General Manager

7 days ago

Dublin, Dublin City, Ireland iScoil Full time

General Manager

The General Manager has responsibility for strategic leadership and oversight of the finance and human resource functions.

General Manager

Role Description

iScoil, a registered charity, is an accredited online education service for young people, aged 13-16 years, who are not in mainstream education. Students are referred to iScoil from Tusla's Educational Welfare Service. iScoil is at the forefront of designing and implementing a range of innovative, learner-centred programmes informed by research and evidence-based practice. We believe that digital technologies bring real opportunity to redesign approaches to learning. 

iScoil aims to:

Engage young people in learningBuild confidence and self-esteemOffer accreditation opportunitiesSupport progression to further education and employment

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Primary Purpose

The General Manager, as a member of the senior leadership group, has responsibility for strategic leadership and oversight of the finance and human resource functions. This includes the production of budgets, management accounts, and financial and HR reports. The role includes supporting the CEO on projects and supporting managers on human resource functions, administration, CPD, and resource planning.

iScoil has a committed and energetic team with an established standard of good practice in delivering flexible, personalised, and innovative online learning programmes. The central team is based in Dublin 8 and works alongside a remote team of passionate and dedicated educators. This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate who shares a commitment to the mission and values of iScoil.

Responsible to: Chief Executive Officer

Key relationships with: Chief Operating Officer, Director of Education, Administrator, and all members of the central team.

Responsibilities

Collaborating with the CEO and senior leadership group to shape and deliver organisational strategy, strengthen leadership, and drive effective financial and operational planningProviding strategic advice and reports on financial sustainabilityLeading financial operations, including maintaining accounts, budgets, and reconciliations in line with internal financial controls, industry standards, and legal requirementsEnsuring that appropriate financial management procedures, systems, and controls are implemented, including managing pension and payrollOverseeing the annual financial auditSupporting funding applications and managing funding contracts, including reporting, milestones, and budgetsAdhering to service level agreements and regulatory requirementsLeading human resource management, culture, and people strategy, including recruitment, onboarding, training, CPD, and record-keepingDeveloping, implementing, and updating policies and proceduresOverseeing general office management, including management of the AdministratorChairing team meetings with a focus on collaboration and operational supportLeading projectsDeveloping iScoil's public profile, including representation at events and meetings

Experience and Qualifications

The General Manager will have financial and human resources training with at least three years' senior leadership experience within a similar sector. A knowledge of accounting and financial management systems is required. The successful candidate will have experience using a customer relationship management (CRM) system and Google Workspace (or similar). Experience in ensuring data protection compliance and adherence to regulatory and industry standards is required.

Skills and Competencies

Excellent leadership skills with a solution-focused mindsetAn ability to plan and think strategically, and work collaboratively in a teamStrong financial and technical skills, with an attention to detailExcellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively online and face-to-faceAn ability to build and maintain relationships with stakeholders and key partners, representing iScoil in a professional mannerAn ability to be self-directed, prioritise, deliver quality, whilst being responsive to the needs of a growing organisation

Terms and Conditions

Contract: This is a full-time role. The appointment is subject to Garda Vetting and reference checks. 

Location: This is a hybrid role with an office base in Acorn Centre, Blackpitts, Dublin 8.

Deadline for application: 11th of September 2025 at 5pm, with interviews expected to take place during the week of the 22nd of September 2025.

iScoil is an equal opportunities employer

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