Regional Support Officer

Regional Support Officer - Dublin (Specific Purpose Contract) Location: SVP House, Dublin 1 Salary range: €35,157.55 per annum; paid monthly Experience: Minimum of 2 years experience in an administration role Closing date: Fri, 21 Nov 2025 Description: SVP is a large, national, voluntary organisation with extensive experience of working with a diverse range of people who experience poverty and exclusion. Through its network of volunteers and staff, it is strongly committed to working for social justice and advocates the creation of a more just and caring society. SVP employs people to support volunteers in a variety of settings including housing, community care, shops, administration, and other specialist areas. The Role: We are currently looking to recruit a Regional Support Officer (Specific Purpose - Maternity Cover) to join our East Region team in SVP House, Dublin. The post holder will have responsibility for providing project support to the Region in relation to the oversight of Special Services in operation in the East Region, in line with the overall Strategy of SVP. The role holder will work closely with the Regional Coordinator and President in relation to implementing a plan to progress any matters in a timely manner. Recommendations and observations from the NMC commissioned Review of Child and Family Services (2025) in relation to Section 39 services will also be included to inform planning. The role continues to provide an administrative function in providing administrative support to Senior Management, Board, Council, Members, Volunteers and providing a point of contact to the East Region. This is a great opportunity to join one of Ireland's largest voluntary organisations and make a difference in your community. Education, Experience, Knowledge and Skills Required Qualifications Minimum Leaving Certificate requirement Experience Minimum of 2 years experience in an administration role Knowledge Knowledge of the Society and of its mission and values Knowledge of needs and issues of the poor and disadvantaged Knowledge of project coordination skills and responsibilities, organising and planning project work; documentation management; utilise relevant software applications; can work independently; Skills Excellent communication and listening skills Excellent organisational, priorities and time management skills Ability to maintain confidentiality Ability to multitask Good IT skills and experience with MS office Clear written and verbal communication skills with proficiency in English (written and spoken) Willing to work as part of a wider team Be flexible in regard to working hours (with prior agreement) for the benefit of the organisation IT - high level of familiarity with IT and online platforms, excel etc. Full job description for this role and list of associated benefits can be found here: Regional Support Officer - Job Desctiption 11.2025 East I f you meet these requirements and have the desire to join one of Ireland's best known, trusted, and respected not-for-profit organisations please click 'Apply for this job'. Appointment is subject to satisfactory references. Canvassing will not be accepted and may lead to disqualification. Due to the large volume of applications, we are not in the position to provide individual feedback to candidates who are not shortlisted. PLEASE NOTE: If you are interested in being considered for this position, please apply as soon as possible as the role may be closed in advance of the date shown above due to high volume of applications. SVP is an Equal Opportunities Employer