Chief Executive Officer

2 days ago

Kilkenny, Kilkenny, Ireland Aurora Full time
Overview

Aurora Enriching Lives, Enriching Communities

Chief Executive Officer – Permanent Contract

Vacancy arising from the pending retirement of current CEO

Do you have the vision & passion to be a key driver and champion of supporting people to live self-determined lives?

Aurora provides residential and day opportunities for adults with Intellectual Disability across community-based accommodation and supports. Aurora has a highly trained and dedicated staff of more than 300 health-care professionals catering to the needs of over 75 adults.

Aurora has been a national leader in the de-congregation process with full-service reconfiguration to a Supported Self-Directed Living model. Aurora's vision is to develop this service further and to be a national centre of excellence and an employer of choice.

The Chief Executive Officer role will be pivotal in leading Aurora into this next chapter. We are seeking a CEO who has clarity of purpose and is committed to enabling people with disabilities to 'live their best lives' in a person centred, community based, socially inclusive manner in accordance with our core values, national standards, and underpinned by quality, best practice and research.

This is an exciting and fulfilling opportunity for an ambitious and enthusiastic candidate who is willing and able to think beyond 'service land' towards lives of inclusivity and citizenship.

Applicants for this position must have Senior Managerial experience within the Social Care/Healthcare Sector.

Applications for this position to be submitted with an CV and covering letter marked Private and Confidential to: Adrienne Hayes, HR Officer, Aurora Enriching Lives, Enriching Communities, Unit 11/12 Danville Business Park, Kilkenny R95 KD32 or via email at

Closing date for receipt of applications is Sunday 14th September 2025

For detailed Job description and/or Informal enquiries please contact Adrienne Hayes on

We look forward to hearing from you

Aurora is an Equal Opportunities Employer


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