Stakeholder Engagement & Events Manager

The Gallery wishes to recruit a Stakeholder Engagement & Events Manager to join the Commercial Department on a permanent basis. The successful candidate will lead the Events Department of the Gallery, ensuring that our stakeholder and client events objectives are consistently achieved. They will develop and oversee the implementation of cohesive event management plans and the associated policies that align with our strategic plan. They will also strategically develop the visibility and awareness of the National Gallery of Ireland as a venue for a wide variety of events.

Reporting to the Commercial Manager, the Stakeholder Engagement & Events Manager will:

Event Management

• Support the Director of the Gallery, Head of Audience Development & Stakeholder Engagement and the Commercial Manager on a range of strategic priorities relating to Events
• Lead and manage the Events Department of the Gallery
• Develop a three-year Events Plans for the Gallery, which sustainably maximises the commercial and operational potential of our venues
• Oversee and manage the Gallery’s extensive Events calendar, delivering events to the highest professional standards that are welcoming, accessible, and reflect the Gallery’s diverse audiences
• Work collaboratively with the Operations Department to ensure that all events are run within the relevant health and safety guidelines and venue capacities
• Work proactively with the Gallery’s catering providers to ensure all event catering requirements are coordinated to the highest professional standards
• Maintain, develop and implement new processes, policies and systems to improve efficiency and provide greater oversight of all events at the Gallery
• Work collaboratively with the Communications Department to produce collateral, content and advertising campaigns, which raise the profile of Gallery venues
• Enhance and manage the Gallery’s on-boarding processes for all event clients
• Provide regular reports and conduct project-specific research and annual market analysis, which provide the business case for decision-making
• Coordinate audio-visual requirements for all events with approved suppliers and provide audio-visual training when required
• Ensure all Events staff are trained in the relevant areas, including Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH), first aid, health and safety, event management, and the operation of equipment
• Perform other duties as determined by the Head of Audience Development & Stakeholder Engagement and Commercial Manager

Stakeholder Engagement

• Work collaboratively with the Audience Development & Stakeholder Engagement Pillar to retain and grow the Gallery’s portfolio of corporate partners, sponsors and events clients
• Ensure an excellent standards of account management by the Events Department
• Proactively enhance the value of the Gallery’s Corporate Partner programme by creating and delivering activation plans and pitching new ideas
• Maintain accurate records, databases and software, while ensuring compliance with the Gallery’s data processing requirements and GDPR
• Coordinate and deliver regular email communications to target audiences
• Support lead generation and stewardship events, including the Directors’ Dinner, Leader’s Breakfast and Venue Showcase
• Ensure that the Executive Leadership Team and the Board are involved in developing relationships with corporate partners, sponsors and funders
• Work collaboratively across departments to ensure our stakeholder engagement events reflect the Gallery’s Equality Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) priorities and Public Sector Duty obligations.
• Evaluate events and engagement activities through an EDI-informed lens, using feedback to improve equity and participation.
• Work with other public sector bodies, other cultural organisations (nationally and internationally), and specialist events companies to manage onsite events and share best-practice in the industry

The successful candidate will have:

• A third-level qualification in Event Management, Business or a related discipline.
• A minimum of three years’ senior-level experience in Events Management, preferably in the arts and cultural sector.
• A proven track record of exceeding financial targets through business planning, revenue development and the management of budgets
• Experience of effectively managing people and events suppliers
• Knowledge of EDI principles in a cultural sector or public sector context.
• An ability to quickly build rapport with a wide variety of individuals of all levels of seniority, cultures and sectors to achieve positive outcomes and establish sustainable relationships and partnerships
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to write compelling copy, and give confident and engaging presentations and pitches
• Proven entrepreneurial skills with the ability to generate new creative ideas and identify new opportunities
• Excellent project management skills with a proven ability to implement plans and deliverables to tight deadlines, while handling multiple events or tasks simultaneously
• Strong time & priority management and organisational skills
• An ability to be flexible and adapt to changing priorities, opportunities while resolving issues that arise before or during events.
• The capability to promote an effective, positive and inclusive team culture, where the work of others is recognised and respected
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office packages and software systems, such as or Etapestry and TicketSolve

Conditions of employment

This job description is a guide to broad areas of responsibility and accountability and should not be regarded as a comprehensive listing. This may be subject to review in view of new structures and/or the changing needs of the Gallery. All employees are required to be compliant with Gallery screening and Garda Vetting procedures. The post will be subject to a satisfactory medical check and successful completion of a successful probationary period. Applicants must be fluent in English and be eligible to work in Ireland.

Citizenship Requirements

Eligible candidates must be:

1. A citizen of the European Economic Area (EEA). The EEA consists of the Member States of the European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein, and Norway; or

2. A citizen of the United Kingdom (UK); or

3. A citizen of Switzerland, pursuant to the agreement between the EU and Switzerland on the free movement of persons; or

4. A non-EEA citizen who has a Stamp 4 permission or a Stamp 5 permission.

Please note: A 50 TEU permission, which serves as a replacement for Stamp 4EUFAM after Brexit, is considered equivalent to Stamp 4.

To qualify candidates must be eligible by the date of any job offer.

Job Details and Application Information

Grade and Salary:

The salary for this position will be in accordance with the Higher Executive Officer (PPC) pay scale, as per the 1 August 2025 pay adjustments. The salary scale for this position is as follows:

€58,847 €60,567 €62,285 €64,000 €65,723 €67,437 €69,157 €71,637¹ €74,112²

• The starting salary will be at the first point on the scale, €58,847 per annum, or on a higher point of the scale, as appropriate to the successful candidate, if appointed from an existing public sector role (in accordance with Circular 08/2019).

• Candidates should note the National Gallery of Ireland complies with Department of Public Expenditure and Reform regulations and guidelines on Public Service pay and conditions of employment.

Annual Leave:The successful candidate will be entitled to 29 days of annual leave pro rata

Superannuation: The successful candidate will be placed on the public sector pension scheme.

Benefits: The Gallery provides staff the opportunity to participate in the tax saver and cycle to work schemes.

Duration: Permanent

Working hours: Full-time, 5 days out of 7, 35 hours per week (excluding breaks). Flexibility is required, including occasional early mornings, late evenings, and weekends. Time off in lieu will be provided for any work outside regular hours.

Any personal data that you provide when applying for this position shall be processed in accordance with our Privacy Notice.

How to apply: To apply for this position, please provide the following documents (in PDF Format):

• A cover letter, which should be no more than two pages

• A CV, which should be no more than two pages

Panel:

Candidates should note that at the end of the candidate assessment process a panel of successful candidates may be formed based on order of merit, from which future positions may be filled.

Closing date for receipt of applications:2 October 2025.

Interviews will be scheduled in October 2025.

At the National Gallery of Ireland, we value equity, diversity and inclusion. We recognise the benefits it can bring to our staff and our visitors interactions. We celebrate difference and want our people to be representative of all communities. If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please do not hesitate to let us know.

The National Gallery of Ireland is an equal opportunities employer