Senior, Environmental & Economic Programme Co-Ordinator

The key duties will include:

• Co-ordinating and progressing the delivery of SEEP initiatives within the North-West Quarter Regeneration Area, ensuring alignment with Cork City Council priorities and regeneration objectives.
• Working with community organisations, delivery partners, and statutory agencies to support the implementation of SEEP-funded projects and maximise their impact at local level.
• Supporting the development and rollout of the SEEP Programme, working across Community and Housing Directorates to ensure effective uptake and delivery.
• Monitoring and evaluating SEEP-funded activities, supporting an evidence-based approach to programme development and continuous improvement.
• Promoting community participation and supporting local capacity building to enable meaningful engagement with SEEP initiatives.
• Engaging in outreach work, including door-to-door and street-level engagement, to assess local needs, build relationships, and empower individuals and communities to participate in community planning and decision-making structures.
• Facilitating and supporting the Northside Network in Knocknaheeny, including organising meetings, preparing agendas, and ensuring follow-up on agreed actions.
• Contributing to cross-directorate initiatives, including the "GreenInCities" EU Programme, supporting integrated, place-based delivery of biodiversity through co-creation in Knocknaheeny and Hollyhill, as well as contributing and innovating through any other future funding opportunities at both national and EU level.
• Linking and working collaboratively across relevant Cork City Council sections, including the Local Area Integration Team, Health, Social Inclusion, Regeneration Team, and Area Housing Teams, to support coordinated and effective service delivery.
• Acting as a key link between Cork City Council, community groups, and external agencies, supporting a coordinated and collaborative approach to service delivery.
• Supporting the implementation of social inclusion and community development objectives set out in the Cork City Local Economic and Community Plan (LECP).
• Preparing reports, briefings, and updates for senior management, including financial updates, ensuring clear communication of programme progress and outcomes.
• Ensuring compliance with Cork City Council procedures, governance requirements, and funding conditions.
• Carrying out such other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

The above specification is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties involved. The post holder may be required to perform other duties appropriate to the role and to contribute to the ongoing development of the post as required.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE POSTCharacter

Candidates shall be of good character.

Health

Candidates shall be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service.

Education, Experience, etc.

Candidates shall, on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms for the post:

• A relevant qualification (QQI Level 6 or above).
• A minimum of 3 years' experience working with communities.
• Have excellent communication skills, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• An enthusiasm for working with people.
• An ability to build and develop positive relationships with others internally and externally to achieve goals.
• Ability to engage and work sensitively, and in an empowering way.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team as well as the ability to work alone and on own initiative.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including negotiation skills.
• Ability to maintain professional and personal boundaries.
• Professional level of communication and literacy: verbal, written, and computer IT skills.

Driving Licence

Holders of the office will be required to drive a vehicle in the course of their duties and must therefore hold a full, current Class B driving licence, free from disqualification.

Desirable Skills

The key competencies for this post are as follows. Candidates will be expected to demonstrate sufficient evidence of competence under each of these within their application form. Applicants should take particular note of these requirements, as shortlisting and interview processes will be based on the information provided.

• Delivering Quality Work and Services
• Maintaining Positive Working Relationships
• Identifying Problems and Contributing to Solutions

Please refer to the Competency Framework on page 8 for further information.

In addition, candidates should demonstrate an understanding of housing and the regeneration programme in the North-West Quarter of Cork City.

Additional Candidate Requirements

The ideal candidate will also demonstrate the following:

• A commitment to anti-racism, social inclusion, and equity.
• A non-judgemental approach in all aspects of their work.
• Commitment to working using a strengths-based, capacity-building approach.
• Resilience, flexibility, and adaptability.
• An openness to learning and continuous professional development.
• Motivation to develop and facilitate groups in community-based settings.
• The ability to identify community priorities and challenges.
• Experience in the planning and delivery of community events, programmes, and/or workshops.

Reporting Relationships

The post-holder will report to the SEEP Manager and RAPID Coordinator (North-West).

The role will involve close working relationships with the Community Section, Housing and Regeneration Directorates, and other Cork City Council departments, as well as regular engagement with community organisations and external stakeholders.

Salary

The salary scale for the post is:

€58,474 - €59,869 - €61,570 - €64,767 - €66,677 - €69,051 (LSI 1) - €71,437 (LSI 2)

In accordance with Departmental Circular Letter EL 02/2011, a person who is not a serving local authority employee on or after 1st January 2011 will enter the scale at the minimum point.

Hours of Duty

• The standard working week is 35 hours per week. The role may, on occasion, require evening or weekend work.
• Holders of the post may be required to attend for duty at any time, in accordance with arrangements made by the local authority. The Council reserves the right to alter hours of work from time to time.
• All hours worked will be subject to the provisions of the Organisation of Working Time Act, 1997 and the Organisation of Working Time (Regulations) Act, 2001.