Innovate Fingal is seeking a General Manager who is committed to community impact, innovation, and enterprise development. The successful candidate will lead the next stage of organisational evolution by expanding services beyond physical workspace and strengthening Innovate Fingal’s role as a hub of entrepreneurial activity across Fingal County.This role operates at the intersection of enterprise development, innovation and entrepreneurship, community impact, and SME and startup support. The General Manager will lead change, design new services and programmes, build an extended enterprise community, and cultivate strong partnerships across the enterprise and social enterprise ecosystems.What You Will LeadDevelopment of a new vision for enterprise support beyond physical centresLeadership of a team of ten staff across three Enterprise CentresCollaboration with businesses, founders, and social enterprisesDevelopment of new initiatives responding to emerging needs and trendsA culture focused on innovation, resilience, and community connectionEssential Skills and ExperienceExperience in enterprise development, innovation, business support, community enterprise, economic development, or related fieldsStrong leadership and people management experienceStrategic development and delivery experienceAbility to identify economic and social trends and opportunitiesExperience securing funding from public, private, or philanthropic sourcesExcellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and relationship-building skillsProven project management and delivery capabilityDesirable ExperienceManagement of enterprise centres, hubs, incubators, or shared workspacesExperience with public sector partners (e.g. LEOs, Enterprise Ireland)Knowledge of the Irish social and community enterprise ecosystemBackground in entrepreneurship, management, or community economic developmentWhy might you want this postThis role provides the opportunity to lead regional economic impact, support the next generation of entrepreneurs, reimagine the role of enterprise centres, build strong partnerships, and deliver future-focused enterprise services.It offers significant professional development, exposure to senior leadership, and opportunities for career progression across the private, public, and voluntary sectors.About Innovate FingalInnovate Fingal supports entrepreneurship, business growth, and economic opportunity through three Enterprise Centres in Fingal:The organisation provides affordable workspace, business supports, and a collaborative environment for startups, SMEs, and social enterprises. Income is primarily derived from rental and service fees, with rents set below market rates to support business development. Tenants are supported to grow and progress to commercial premises.Innovate Fingal employs six full-time and four part-time staff. The COO manages daily operations across the centres and reports to the General Manager.Purpose of Role: To consolidate organisational operations and lead innovation-driven expansion of services and revenue.Key Responsibilities:Strategic leadership and organisational developmentNew services, partnerships, and revenue streamsStaff leadership and performance managementFinancial management, budgeting, and reportingOversight of facilities, programmes, and enterprise centresGovernance, compliance, and risk managementStakeholder and community engagementLocationBase Enterprise CentreLadyswell RoadMulhuddartCo DublinD15 NX4W
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