Project Administrator

Background

Enterprise Europe Network (EEN) Ireland, coordinated by Enterprise Ireland, is part of the world’s largest support network for SMEs, active in over 60 countries. EEN Ireland is a powerhouse consortium including EI, Local Enterprise Offices, Dublin Chamber, and Cork Chamber.

EEN delivers high-impact support to Irish SMEs, entrepreneurs, and researchers through:

• Advisory Services – guiding clients through growth opportunities and business supports

• Partnership Services – unlocking international collaborations, funding, and revenue-generating deals

EEN drives competitiveness, sustainability, and digital transformation, helping Irish businesses thrive in global markets with local expertise and international reach.

Role Purpose

As Project Administrator for the Enterprise Europe Network (EEN) Ireland, you will be at the heart of a dynamic, international initiative that empowers Irish SMEs to grow, innovate, and compete globally. You’ll provide essential coordination, digital and financial administration, and stakeholder support across a national consortium, helping deliver high-impact services and events. This role blends precision, creativity, and collaboration — supporting the world’s largest SME support network from within Enterprise Ireland’s Centre of Excellence.

Key Deliverables

Administration & Support with Delivery of EEN Services

• Setting up internal and consortium Ireland meetings

• Ongoing support to EEN partners in managing queries on metrics, branding, websites, events, and other relevant matters

• Disseminating enquiries from the central EEN email inbox to relevant partners

• Circulating information on EEN events and training opportunities

• Maintaining KPI and budget tracking systems

• Reviewing and inputting Time & Activity data for EI/EEN staff

Digital Systems & Website Management

• Maintaining the Enterprise Europe Network Ireland website – frontend and internal shared systems

• Liaising with website developers and consortium partners on content updates

• Collaborating with consortium partners to coordinate impactful social media/media postings, promoting the role of the network and ensuring continuous engagement with EEN’s online presence

Finance Administration and Reporting

• Issue payment invoices and ensure timely processing in line with EI procedures

• Liaise with the Finance Department regarding EEN project spend, budget tracking, and financial queries

• Complete periodic EEN financial reporting templates in collaboration with the Programme Finance Lead and EEN Coordinator

• Assist in preparing financial documentation for European Commission reporting, including grant-related data and KPI reports

• Review and input Time & Activity data for EI/EEN Team

Event Coordination & Organisation

• Collaborating with the wider EEN Ireland Team on joint organisation of brokerage events with cross-border colleagues

• Assisting in preparation for stakeholder-organised events

• Liaising and networking with internal and external stakeholders and event hosts

• Researching and curating content for the EEN Ireland website and social media channels

• Assisting EEN partners in promoting events through social media, the EEN website, and EU campaigns

Functional Competencies

• Strong organisational and administrative skills with attention to detail is essential

• Proven stakeholder engagement and relationship-building experience is essential

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills is essential

• Proficiency in MS Office and CRM platforms is essential

• Experience with website CMS and social media coordination is highly desirable

• Familiarity with budget tracking, invoice processing, and financial reporting, ideally within a public or EU-funded context is an advantage

• Ability to support and co-organise events, including logistics, stakeholder liaison, and promotional activities would be desirable

• Familiarity with EU business support environments and the Irish innovation ecosystem

Additional Key Requirement

Willingness and flexibility to engage with key stakeholders and networks and attend relevant events requiring engagement outside of Enterprise Ireland’s business hours.

Enterprise Ireland Behavioural Competencies

Results Focused

The ability to remain outcome and results focused with regard to business priorities and organisational goals, monitoring progress and adjusting approach ensuring delivery against the appropriate timescales.

Innovation and Risk-Taking

Actively encourages new ideas, experimentation and measured risk-taking, while seeking opportunities to continuously improve business processes and efficiencies within Enterprise Ireland and client organisations.

Problem Solving and Decision-Making

The ability to be decisive and take tough decisions about clients, people and costs to deliver sustainable results, using analysis of information and situations to make logical and sound decisions.

Client Focused

The ability to provide excellent client service focusing on client needs and building and maintaining effective personal and business relationships to advance clients’ objectives and Enterprise Ireland strategy.

Communicating with Impact to Influence Others

Communicates in a manner that persuades, convinces and influences staff and others, internally and externally, to motivate, inspire or encourage them to follow a particular course of action.

Teamworking

Co-operates with colleagues, shares information and respects the opinions and values of staff members. Understands colleagues’ skills, experience and knowledge and maximises how these can be utilised for the benefit of the department, organisation and clients.

Embracing & Leading Change

Understands the business agenda of Enterprise Ireland and embraces change for their area of responsibility and for external and internal clients.

Acting / Leading with Integrity

Lives the Enterprise Ireland purpose and values, acting genuinely and with integrity, building trust and engaging others, placing the genuine needs of the client, organisation and staff ahead of personal agendas.

Networking

Establishes and maintains mutually beneficial relationships with colleagues and other networks for the purpose of sharing information.

Developing Yourself & Others

Creates an environment that enables others to excel in their job performance.

Salary Scale

€31,545 to €58,019 per annum contributory superannuation

Rising to €61,817 by long service increments

€30,253 to €55,266 per annum non-contributory superannuation

Rising to €58,836 by long service increments

Candidates should note that entry will be at the minimum point of the relevant scale and the rate of remuneration may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government pay policy. Subject to satisfactory performance, increments may be payable in line with current Government Policy.

Point of entry on this salary scale may differ from the minimum point of the scale if the successful candidate is a current public or civil servant.