Job Summary
The Head of Professional Accountancy at Griffith College is a senior role holder, responsible for the continued growth and development of the accountancy programme offerings. The role covers direct management of all part‑time lecturers, support staff and online resources. The role also plays a pivotal part in driving innovation, fostering industry partnerships, and ensuring Griffith College’s ACCA programmes are distinctive, future‑focused, and aligned with the needs of learners and employers.
Key Responsibilities
Programme Leadership
Provide overall management of the ACCA programmes, ensuring the highest standards of teaching, student support and examination success.
Lead, motivate, and develop the professional accountancy team to achieve excellence in performance and innovation.
Enhance administration, systems and processes within Professional Accountancy.
Business Performance & Strategic Growth
Take responsibility for the financial performance of the Professional Accountancy department, including budget management, cost control, revenue generation and growing the profitability.
Develop strategies to increase learner recruitment, retention, and satisfaction.
Identify and pursue growth opportunities through new market development.
Benchmark Professional Accountancy against competitors to ensure it has clear, distinctive, and market‑leading strengths.
Innovation & Differentiation
Develop and articulate a 2030 vision for Professional Accountancy, in the context of the College’s vision, mission and values and strategic plan.
Identify and implement unique selling points (USPs) that make Professional Accountancy at Griffith College the best in class nationally and internationally.
Drive innovation in programme delivery, and learner engagement, ensuring it adapts to changing market and educational trends.
Industry & External Engagement
Build and strengthen relationships with professional bodies, industry partners, accountancy firms, and all employers, to ensure we maximise all opportunities.
Continue to develop strong relationships with ACCA and be their ‘go‑to educational partner’ for all new initiatives.
Promote collaboration and engagement with employers to ensure Griffith is a first choice for accountancy students receiving company sponsorship.
Promote ACCA opportunities to existing student groups in Griffith College and other institutions.
Professional Body Governance and Compliance
Lead ACCA Approved Learning Partner compliance (on all delivery modes), annual renewal, results service submissions, monitoring reviews, and implementation of any actions arising.
Protect and strengthen Platinum status through subject planning, targeted performance interventions, preparing learners for exams, mock exams and roll out of digital learning platforms to support learners.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Hold a professional Accountancy qualification or equivalent qualification in a relevant discipline.
Experience
Proven experience in programme management at a senior level.
Demonstrated success in financial and business management, including growth and profitability.
A history of building strong industry and external partnerships.
Demonstrated capacity for innovation and strategic thinking.
Skills & Competencies
Strategic mindset with a proven ability to deliver change in line with the College strategy.
Proven ability to inspire staff, part‑time lecturers and learners.
Strong business acumen and commercial awareness.
Excellent communication, influencing, and relationship‑building skills.
High levels of initiative, creativity, and problem‑solving ability.
Commitment to learner‑centred education.
Contractual Terms
The role is subject to a maximum 6 month probation period.
The package structure will place significant emphasis on commission‑based remuneration, designed to incentivise and reward substantial increases in performance metrics and market expansion.
Benefits
Competitive salary package
Access to the College’s pension scheme
Access to healthcare plans for employees and their families
Enhanced maternity leave pay
Flexible working arrangements, including the ability to work from home in line with the College’s remote working policy
Access to ongoing Continuing Professional Development (CPD) programmes, up to Doctorate level
Subsidised College programmes to support career development and upskilling.
Opportunities for staff mobility through Erasmus+ and other international mobility programmes
Mental Health and Wellbeing supports available
Free weekly yoga classes
Access to onsite fitness equipment
Availability of green space on campus, accessible to staff for sports and recreational activities
Cycle to Work scheme
Vibrant, multidisciplinary and multicultural learning environment
Inclusive and diverse community
Innovative and agile place to work
Welcoming environment committed to both learner and staff development
Staff discounts and offers from a wide range of retailers and service providers
Preferential accommodation rates during the summer period for staff, and for friends and family of staff at Griffith Rooms
Year‑round staff social and wellbeing events, including BBQs, coffee mornings, wellness talks, EDI events, and more
Onsite subsidised restaurant
Free parking facilities
Staff Social Club with regular events
This job description is not to be regarded as exclusive or exhaustive. It is intended as an outline of proposed areas of activity and will be amended in the light of the changing environment within the Faculty and the College.
Griffith College is an equal opportunities employer. Candidates must be eligible to work full‑time for any employer in Ireland.
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