Skillnet Network Manager. South-East. Irlanda

On behalf of our client, we are seeking a dynamic and experienced Network Manager reporting to the CEO.

Position Overview: We are seeking a dynamic and experienced individual to join our clients team as a Network Manager. The Network Manager will be responsible for the implementation of the networks strategic plan, overseeing and managing a designated network of businesses, ensuring the delivery of high-quality training programs and ensuring that the network meets its annual targets. The Network Manager is also responsible for securing funding, grow funding streams and administration of same as per compliance requirements for funding secured by the Government of Ireland and the European Union.

Our client is currently in the middle of a three-year strategic planning process. The networks strategic ambition for the period 2023 - 2025 is to support businesses in with their skills and capabilities strategy through enterprise driven people development.

The key strategic objectives for the period 2023 2025 are to:

Secure a 100% increase in funding by 2025 to enable the Network to effectively address the learning and development needs of member companies and expand support to new members in the Southeast region.

Achieve a 100% growth in active member companies and trainees by the end of 2025.

Enhance learning and development activities and member engagement across our clients Growth Priority pillars:

Climate Action & Business Sustainability

SME Leadership Development

Workforce Innovation

Industry and FDI Development

Digital Acceleration and Transformation

Deepen and extend the Networks collaboration & engagement with education and skills training providers within and beyond the region to ensure training offerings align with future skills needs and are innovative and impactful.

Strengthen linkages with other enterprise and employment support programs in the region to capitalise on growth and diversification opportunities for the network.

Responsibilities include:

Business Development and Stakeholder Relationship Management

Recruiting additional company members for the network as per targets with a view to creating a vibrant network, which will focus on developing a best practice philosophy in the provision of service and training local industry.

Proactively engaging with Member Companies on an ongoing basis to diagnose current and future industry, enterprise, and talent requirements.

Attending relevant events, information sessions, conferences etc. to promote the network and its offering to attract new members and previously active members.

Financial and Budget Management

Ensure robust financial management of the Network including activities associated with budgeting, forecasting, collecting match funds, cash flow management and procurement.

Authorise all monthly payments to suppliers.

Support Network Administrator with the collection of outstanding payments.

Development and submission of annual budgets.