Sector Manager

BROTHERS OF CHARITY SERVICES IRELAND – WEST REGION

PERMANENT FULL-TIME SECTOR MANAGER

ROSCOMMON SERVICES

JOB REF: 84459

Job Title: Sector Manager – Intellectual Disability (Roscommon Sector)

Reporting to: Director of Services, West Region

Location: Roscommon Town (with regular travel required across locations)

Contract Type: Full-Time (35 hours/week), Permanent

Working Hours: Monday to Friday with participation in a 7-day duty roster and on-call rotation

Salary Scale: Grade VIII, €82,258 – €99,213 per annum (as of 1st August 2025)

Annual Leave: 30 days per annum

Probation: 9-month probationary period

Organisational Overview

The Brothers of Charity Services West Region supports individuals with intellectual disabilities across Counties Galway and Roscommon. With over 400 service locations, our mission is to empower the people we support to live full and valued lives in their communities.

The West Region is divided into four Sectors: Roscommon, East Galway, West Galway, and Children’s Services. Each Sector is led by a Sector Manager who reports to the Director of Services and contributes to the overall strategic and operational leadership of the region. This position is also a pivotal member of the Senior Management Team.

Position Summary

The Roscommon Sector Manager holds a critical senior leadership role, responsible for the strategic and operational management of adult intellectual disability services across five geographical service areas in Roscommon town, Athlone, Boyle, Castlerea, and Strokestown. The Sector supports approximately 500+ staff (400 WTE) and operates within a budget of €30 million.

Reporting to the Director of Services this role involves leading service innovation, workforce planning, compliance oversight and stakeholder engagement. The Sector Manager also plays a key role in fostering a culture grounded in person-centred practice, quality improvement, and regulatory excellence, while upholding the ethos and vision of the Brothers of Charity Services.

Key Responsibilities (details attached)

• Strategic Leadership
• Operational Management
• People & Performance Management
• Financial Oversight
• Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Person Specification

Essential Qualifications & Experience:

• Relevant third-level qualification in Social Care, Healthcare, or related field.
• Minimum 10 years' post-qualification experience, with at least 3 years in senior management.
• Demonstrated expertise in workforce strategy, operational governance, and regulatory compliance.
• Proven experience managing a large team of 50+ employees.
• Effective communicator with strong interpersonal skills including excellent written & spoken English.
• Have a full clean driving licence and the use of one’s own vehicle.

Key Competencies

Candidates should have:

• A relevant professional qualification in the Healthcare/Social Care Sector
• Minimum 10 years post qualification experience, ideally 3 years of which must be at senior management level.
• Budgetary/financial, employee relations and team management experience are essential to the post
• Competent experienced people manager able to lead and motivate a team is an essential requirement of the role.
• A strong understanding and commitment to the demands of service provision, regulation, and the support and development of staff teams.
• Demonstrable track record of success in leading major change, delivering on strategy, and meeting Service Level Agreements while staying within budget.
• Up to date knowledge of current thinking and practices in person centred service delivery.
• Have good managerial, leadership, interpersonal and problem-solving skills, together with an ability to advocate on behalf of the organisation and people supported at local and regional level.
• Ability to create order from ambiguity & willingness to roll up sleeves to directly solve problems, operates with a sense of urgency, conscientious, attention to detail and “can do” attitude.
• Is an excellent and creative collaborator with the ability to grasp issues quickly and work on the right things at the right time.
• Be eligible to work in Ireland and possess all necessary permits/visas if applicable.
• Significant experience delivering regulatory compliance
• Effective communicator across multiple levels
• Ability to represent the directorate and organisation with credibility and professionalism
• Solution-focused approach and outcomes driven
• Analytical, thinking & decision-making skills in a complex environment
• Grounded in organisational values and the needs of people we support

Full Job Description attached

Informal Enquiries

For informal enquiries, please contact: Eamon Loughrey, Director of Services (West Region)

091 721 470

eamon.loughrey@bocsi.ie

Application Process

Closing Date: 5th September 2025

Interview Date: 22nd September 2025

The Brothers of Charity Services Ireland is an equal opportunities employer