Galway City Tourism Director
Galway City is a unique medieval city with an international reputation for its streetscapes, cultural offerings, and bilingual environment. The city attracts visitors interested in culture and food.
The Galway City Tourism Director will oversee the implementation of the City's tourism strategy and manage external relationships with stakeholders. Responsibilities include:
* Developing internal tourism initiatives within the corporate plan framework
* Ensuring progress on implementing the Galway City Tourism Strategy in partnership with stakeholders
* Leading and directing resources to deliver work programmes
* Developing investment proposals and managing local and international funding opportunities
* Driving marketing efforts aligned with the corporate approach
The role involves building capacity and animation on tourism, leading the Council's social media offering, and attending relevant events and seminars locally and internationally.
The successful candidate will have strong leadership and communication skills, as well as experience in tourism development and management.
We invite applications from suitably qualified individuals for this key senior management position.