JOB DETAILS

To co-ordinate and manage an industry led education and training initiative for the Irish Financial Services sector. The Network Manager will be responsible for ensuring activity and financial targets are met and appropriate operational and governance procedures are followed. The Network Manager will also be responsible for managing and developing relations between the various stakeholders and for deepening Ibec member relationships where appropriate. The closing date for applications is 9th May 2025.

About The Role

Key tasks

• Work with Skillnet Ltd, FSI Members and the FSI team to develop the network and execute a training plan that meets the needs of the members
• Develop accounting, procurement, and governance procedures to ensure all legislative, Skillnets and best practice standards are met
• Oversee the financial management of the project putting appropriate controls in place
• Managing the relationship with accounting, training and any other service providers
• Implement the operational plan ensuring activity and financial targets are met and provide reports on these as required
• Identify potential shortfalls and appropriate measures to address where possible
• Provide appropriate high level secretariat support to the steering committee and advisory groups, ensuring meetings are held regularly, appropriate minutes and papers are prepared and agreed actions are followed up
• Manage relationships with and between the various stakeholders involved in the initiative
• Represent and promote the work of the initiative using a variety of media such as social media & online, industry publications, seminars/conferences, promotional material
• Identify opportunities for further and continued activity and develop an application for funding
• Provide leadership, guidance, management and supervision to project team members
• Carry out other duties as identified and agreed with the FSI Director that are appropriate to the overall purpose of the role
• Promote the network and build the membership on an on-going basis
  
  

NOTE: This list is not exhaustive but serves to reflect the nature of the duties included in the role.

Qualifications, Skills And Experience

• Third Level qualification
• Desirable additional qualifications– Business/Marketing/Finance related qualifications
  
  

Knowledge

• An understanding of the importance of skills development for Irelands economic future
• Understands the role played by the various stakeholders involved in the project, individually and collectively
• Has a knowledge of the principles of project management
• Has a strong understanding of governance procedures
• Understands the strategic role the IFS Skillnet and similar projects can play in the context of Irelands economic development
• Shows an awareness of the potential value the project can deliver to Ibec members and the potential challenges it faces
  
  

Experience

• An excellent capacity to accurately record, process and store information including financial data
• A proven track record in maintaining databasing and archiving data
• Business to business customer experience
• Experience of working in a target driven environment
• Marketing and promotional experience; e.g website, social media, events, promotional publications
• Working and managing in a small team environment
• Strong experience in training activity, course development and assessing the training needs of sectors/organisations
• Ability to work with multiple stakeholders
  
  

Key Skills

• Interfacing and working with senior executives from private and public sector
• Experience of working in a project/target driven environment
• Managing a large project or initiative where both industry and government funding is involved
• Promotional or marketing activities e.g. developing materials, running events, setting up websites
• Working in an environment where attention to detail was a key requirement
• People management experience
• Experience working in the financial services industry (an advantage)
  
  

Ibec Core Competencies

Bias towards action

• Collaborative – works together across different teams and business units
• Dynamic – approaches initiatives with careful planning, energy, drive, and resilience.
• Decisive – makes clear, well-informed decisions.
  
  

Member and Customer Focused

• Agile and Adaptive – embraces change and be adaptive to members’ needs and in ambitious situations.
• Creative and Innovative – not afraid of dynamic thinking in finding solutions.
• Curious and Critical Thinking – open minded and proactive in gathering data in developing opinions.
  
  

Drive and Personal Leadership

• Ambitious – driven and can take responsible risks.
• Accountable – committed to highest standards and takes ownership of actions.
• Continuous Improvement – proactive on personal and professional development
  
  

Ibec is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for potential and existing employees with a disability. Should you wish to request a reasonable accommodation please email Kenny at [email protected]

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