15h Left DIRECTOR OF STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS, ADVOCACY

Overview

Established in 1960, Irish Wheelchair Association (IWA), is one of Ireland’s leading representative organisations and service providers for people with physical disabilities. IWA’s mission is to work with, and on behalf of, people with physical disabilities to drive positive change through the influencing of public policy, the provision of quality services and enabling accessibility to all aspects of society. For the sixth consecutive year, IWA has been ranked in the top 10 of Ireland’s Best 150 employers reaching second position in 2025.

Responsibilities

- As a member of the Senior Management Team and reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, provide strategic leadership across IWA’s functions spanning advocacy, corporate partnerships, communications, fundraising, retail and campus management.
- Lead high-quality advocacy, public messaging and media engagement to influence policy and ensure high-impact national-level messaging.
- Develop and sustain partnerships to further IWA’s mission and oversee the growth of fundraised and partnership income.

Requirements

- Suitably qualified and interested candidates will be operating at or near director level, with a proven track record in building and sustaining strategic partnerships that drive influence, extend reach, and deliver meaningful impact.
- With a proven track record of growing income, diversifying fundraising channels and enhancing reputation, candidates will be commercially minded, bringing a sharp understanding of opportunity, value, and sustainability in a mission-driven context.
- The ideal candidate will be a credible advocate for IWA’s mission and have appropriate executive leadership experience with a track record of managing and developing high-performing teams.

Remuneration

A competitive remuneration package will be on offer to the successful candidate.

How to apply

If you believe that you meet the requirements necessary to take on this important role, please submit a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae via the available “Apply Option” in strictest confidence, for the attention of Eilish Devine, Practice Leader of our retained executive search partners, Principal Connections – executive search on or before 12 noon on 22nd August 2025.

For a confidential discussion please contact Eilish Devine on +353 (0)1 703 88 09.

Additional information

- Principal Connections is acting as an employment agency and has been retained to manage this important appointment process.
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About Principal Connections

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