Job Description
The Job
The Gaeilge365 Programme Manager- Grade 8 Level (Temporary 4 years) for Gaeilge365 will play a pivotal leadership role in embedding the Irish language into public life across Dublin. The role of Programme Manager is a senior leadership position responsible for driving the strategic development and operational delivery of Gaeilge365 across the four Dublin local authorities. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of the language in the capital, aligning with national policy, local government priorities and emerging economic and cultural opportunities. This role comes at a critical moment, with the Programme for Government explicitly supporting the expansion of Gaeilge365 beyond Dublin. The government has committed to:
“Expand the Gaeilge365 local authority language innovation programme as pioneered by Dublin City Council to all local authorities nationwide, ensuring local authorities significantly increase opportunities for people to use the Irish language and function as a growth engine for the bilingual society we aspire to build”
Additionally, Dublin City Council’s new Corporate Plan emphasises the role of the Irish language in building a more inclusive, creative and connected Dublin. This role will be instrumental in ensuring its success.
Salary: €81,777 - €108,074
We are recruiting for the position of Gaeilge365 Programme Manager - Grade 8 Level (Temporary 4 Years) - Dublin City Council. For details of this role please see Candidate Information Booklet on the attachment below.
Dublin City Council is committed to a policy of equal opportunity. We recognise the value and importance of attracting and welcoming a diverse workforce that is reflective of the communities we serve.
To apply for this role please click on the link 'Apply for Job'
The Closing Date will be at Midnight on Thursday, 26th March 2026.
Candidates are required to complete the application form and assessment questions in full, we do not accept CVs.
Please note Candidates will be required to provide all their information on their on-line application form in the Irish Language - select Switch Language to Irish on the top righthand side of this page and note that all interviews for this position will be conducted through Irish.
Applicants should be comfortable communicating in Irish during the interview process.