Innovation Programme Designer and Developer

2 days ago


Dublin, Dublin City, Ireland The Guinness Enterprise Centre Full time
About Furthr

Furthr ) empowers entrepreneurs to start and scale new businesses through a range of tailored acceleration supports. Furthr is a European Business Innovation Centre ). Every year Furthr's Acceleration team supports over 300 new businesses through the provision of individual mentorship and delivery of accelerator programmes and masterclasses. Furthr VC plays an active role in investing. Since 1988 Furthr has helped Ireland's innovative start-up founders raise a total of €500+ million. Over 80% of Furthr-assisted companies have secured third-party finance, and more than 500 companies have raised funding through Furthr-managed programmes. We help Irish start-ups to go further, faster.

About the Role

Furthr is growing and expanding its Acceleration team to further support the design, development and delivery of programmes for its client base. The Innovation Programme Content Designer and Developer will play a pivotal role in the development of existing programmes and the design and development of new programmes. It requires somebody with strong previous experience of programme design from the ground up, including the determination of the pedagogical approach and the sourcing and creation of unique learning content. The successful candidate will be required to manage all programme through their lifecycle, learning and adapting based on programme performance. The role will involve reviewing all existing programmes, and the creation of new programmes. It will also involve supporting a 'train the trainer' handover of content to the programme delivery team. The role will require a strong knowledge of enabling delivery technologies that will complement programme delivery. It will also require a strong understanding of how technology, in particular AI, is changing business models of startups, and how this in turn impact on programme content.

Work Location

Furthr office in the Guinness Enterprise Centre (GEC) and remotely per Smart working (hybrid) policy and as agreed with the Manager.

Responsibilities
  • Lead the design of structured entrepreneurial acceleration & Innovation programmes and targeted masterclasses.
  • Develop curricula that blend theory, practice, and real-world application, ensuring high relevance for entrepreneurs at varying stages.
  • Identify and integrate sectoral trends, case studies, and ecosystem insights into programme design.
Content Development & Pedagogy
  • Create and oversee development of blended learning content (workshops, online modules, toolkits, case examples).
  • Apply best-in-class teaching and learning methodologies, including experiential, action-based, and peer-to-peer learning approaches.
  • Design pre-work, in-session, and post-session activities that reinforce participant engagement and retention.
Stakeholder & Ecosystem Engagement
  • Collaborate with subject matter experts, mentors, and industry leaders to co-develop relevant content.
  • Build and maintain connections within Ireland's entrepreneurial ecosystem (investors, corporates, universities, agencies).
  • Continuously gather feedback from participants and stakeholders to refine programme design.
Delivery Enablement
  • Develop facilitator and mentor guidelines to ensure consistent, high-quality delivery.
  • Explore and implement innovative digital tools and platforms to enhance learning experiences.
  • Monitor and evaluate programme outcomes, producing insights and recommendations for improvement.
Qualifications
  • Ability to conduct technological analyses and research
  • Problem-solving aptitude
  • Strong communication, presentation and influencing skills with the ability to communicate effectively and confidently at all relevant levels
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong team player and excellent interpersonal relationship skills
  • Highly competent in MS 365
  • Strong knowledge/experience of content authoring tools
  • Experience of working with Learning Management Systems in the deployment of content and programmes
  • Strong project management, multitasking, and decision-making skills
  • Excellent attention to detail, organisational and time management skills
  • Ability to prioritise tasks and projects and learn in a dynamic environment
  • The role requires a person with a "can do" attitude and a strong sense of autonomy and the ability to work off their own initiative
  • Experience /exposure to Ireland's innovation and startup ecosystems would be highly advantageous
  • Five+ years in educational programme design
  • Bachelor's degree in a related discipline or relevant experience supplemented with equivalent qualification
  • Master's/Post grad qualification/MBA degree a plus
Benefits
  • Opportunity to work role in an organisation whose mission is to deliver game-changing impacts for start-up and scale-up Founders
  • Competitive salary
  • Generous Time off (Annual Leave and company days)
  • PRSA Employer Contribution
  • Income Protection and Death in Service Group Scheme
  • Health Insurance allowance
  • Wellness Allowance
  • TaxSaver and Bike to Work Scheme
  • Wellness Programme & Culture Forum (Employee Resource Group)
  • Voluntary Time Off & Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Programme
  • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
  • Regular team-based activities and social activities
  • Convenient city centre location in Dublin 8
  • Opportunity to work within a creative, collaborative and energetic team
  • Networking opportunities with new start-up ventures
  • Personal and professional development - Furthr is a strong promoter of personal and continuous professional development with the offering of professional development

Furthr is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to equal employment and growing a diverse workforce. We embrace those of any of gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, citizenship, marital status or any other aspect which makes them unique; and we want our team members to reflect this Furthr actively supports inclusion in the workplace and will endeavour to provide reasonable accommodations as requested by candidates throughout the interview process for this position. If you require interview reasonable adjustments, please let us know when scheduling your interview.

#J-18808-Ljbffr

  • Dublin, Dublin City, Ireland beBeeDesign Full time €60,000 - €80,000

    Proposition Design Manager Job Description:We are seeking an experienced Proposition Design Manager to join our team. As a key member of our innovation squad, you will be responsible for designing and developing new consumer propositions from early insight through to in-life handover.You will use your expertise in design thinking and lean startup...

  • Full Stack Developer

    3 weeks ago


    Dublin, Dublin City, Ireland New Payment Innovation Full time

    About Us Building the Future of Payments Were on a mission to become the go-to end-to-end solution for traditional payments businesses that want to build innovative capabilities and compete with the next generation of payment providers. Our vision is ambitious: to power the next wave of high-growth payment companies across ISOs, ISVs, payment facilitators...


  • Dublin, Dublin City, Ireland emagine Group Full time

    Overviewemagine is a dynamic, fast-growing international consulting and technology company, founded on real-world experience, focused on custom-fit solutions. We have the proven people and expertise to complete complex projects, while delivering lasting knowledge-transfer benefits to empower our partners for the next challenge.Due to continued growth, we are...

  • Local Leader

    4 weeks ago


    Dublin, Dublin City, Ireland Ignite Community Programme Full time

    1 week ago Be among the first 25 applicantsJob Title: Ignite Community Local Leader (Project Worker)Location: Remote (based in Northern Ireland or Border Counties of Ireland)Start Date: September 2025Line Manager: Ignite Community Programme LeadDuration: 3 yearsHours: 28 hours per week.Young Social Innovators is a non-profit organisation that believes in the...


  • Dublin, Dublin City, Ireland Designer Group Full time

    Senior Mechanical Estimator Job Purpose As part of an exciting company expansion project, Designer Group is seeking a Senior Mechanical Estimator to join our Estimation Department.About Our Company Designer Group is a leading international mechanical & electrical provider specializing in turnkey packages for the design, supply, and installation of M&E...


  • Dublin, Dublin City, Ireland Winthrop Engineering and Contracting Limited Full time

    Winthrop Technologies is a dedicated data centre delivery partner providing turnkey solutions to our clients, headquartered in Dublin and delivering throughout Europe.Winthrop specialises in providing turnkey data centre solutions, offering services from design through to construction across the full range of civil, structural, architectural, mechanical, and...


  • Dublin, Dublin City, Ireland Winthrop Engineering and Contracting Limited Full time

    Winthrop Technologies is a dedicated data centre delivery partner providing turnkey solutions to our clients, headquartered in Dublin and delivering throughout Europe.Winthrop specialises in providing turnkey data centre solutions, offering services from design through to construction across the full range of civil, structural, architectural, mechanical, and...


  • Dublin, Dublin City, Ireland beBeeSoftwareEngineer Full time $114,800 - $191,800

    About the Role: As a skilled software engineer, you will play a critical part in shaping Amazon's future through innovative hiring technology.Create industry-leading interviewer experiences and develop global recruiting solutions that are crucial to Amazon's expansion and launch of new products and services.You will be immersed in every facet of the software...


  • Dublin, Dublin City, Ireland Avature Full time

    Learning and Development Programme SpecialistBasic InformationLocation: DublinBusiness Area: Business SupportDescription and RequirementsWhen you join KPMG Ireland, you are joining a community of over 4,200 employees who collectively work together, both in person and virtually, to achieve their full potential.We are known as an organisation who want you to...


  • Dublin, Dublin City, Ireland The Learning Experience #416 Full time

    Learning and Development Programme SpecialistBasic InformationLocation: DublinBusiness Area: Business SupportDescription and RequirementsWhen you join KPMG Ireland, you are joining a community of over 4,200 employees who collectively work together, both in person and virtually, to achieve their full potential.We are known as an organisation who want you to...