Job Summary
The Divisional Manager, reporting to the Chief Executive, is a member of the Council's management team. The appointee will work in a dynamic and progressive Local Authority which provides a multiplicity of services to its inhabitants. As a Member of the Senior Leadership Team, the Divisional Manager is expected to play a pivotal role in giving strategic leadership to the organisation and the County. Critical to this will be the Divisional Manager's role in proactively advancing resource utilisation, the organisation's strategic thinking and positioning, its structural form and its performance in growing and advancing the Council's impact on the sustainable growth of Cork County and the many and diverse communities it serves.
Main Duties of the job
Lead And Manage a Team To Deliver On The Particular Functional Areas And Programmes Within Their Remit, Ensuring a Strong Focus On Delivery Of Results, Contribute, As a Member Of The Senior Management Team, To The Development And Delivery Of Long Term Vision For The County That Promotes The Physical, Social, Cultural And Economic Environment In An Integrated Way, Manage And Motivate a Multi-disciplinary Team, Work With The Council And Its Committees In Developing Policy And Strategic Plans For Their Areas Of Responsibility That Are In Line With Overall National Priorities And Aim To Deliver Services In The Most Efficient Manner Possible, To Meet The Specific Needs Of The Local Community, The Ideal Candidate Will Have
Have a proven track record as a strategic leader and senior manager in a complex environment with 5+ years' experience. Have proven experience in the management of teams and resources of significant scale. Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and relationship management skills and the capacity to work effectively with a broad range of stakeholders in a constructive manner. Experience in Governance and Finance is desirable
Information About The Organisation
Cork County Council provides a diverse, comprehensive and evolving range of services to citizens, businesses and visitors to the county. As an organisation, we seek to uphold the highest standards of good governance, working to foster vibrant, inclusive and people-centred communities while supporting the democratic mandate. The coming years represent a time of opportunity and expansion for the Cork economy. We are dedicated to enhancing the quality of life across the county by creating a strong sense of place where people can live, work, and thrive.
Selection Process Details
Further information on this significant opportunity including a full list of essential and desirable requirements and details on how to apply, is available on our website via the button below.
The closing date for receipt of completed applications is
3pm on Thursday 4th December 2025.
If you feel you would benefit from a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact Karen Mooney at
We are committed to a policy of equal opportunity and encourage applications under all nine grounds of the Employment Equality Act.