General Manager

General Manager Role Description i Scoil, 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 i Scoil from Tuslas Educational Welfare Service.
i Scoil 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.
i Scoil aims to: Engage young people in learning Build confidence and self-esteem Offer accreditation opportunities Support progression to further education and employment Visitfor more information 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.
i Scoil 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 i Scoil.
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 planning Providing strategic advice and reports on financial sustainability Leading financial operations, including maintaining accounts, budgets, and reconciliations in line with internal financial controls, industry standards, and legal requirements Ensuring that appropriate financial management procedures, systems, and controls are implemented, including managing pension and payroll Overseeing the annual financial audit Supporting funding applications andmanaging funding contracts, including reporting, milestones, and budgets Adhering to service level agreements and regulatory requirements Leading human resource management, culture, and people strategy, including recruitment, onboarding, training, CPD, and record-keeping Developing, implementing, and updating policies and procedures Overseeing general office management, including management of the Administrator Chairing team meetings with a focus on collaboration and operational support Leading projects Developing i Scoils 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 mindset An ability to plan and think strategically, and work collaboratively in a team Strong financial and technical skills, with an attention to detail Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively online and face-to-face An ability to build and maintain relationships with stakeholders and key partners, representing i Scoil in a professional manner An 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.
Applications: By CV and cover letter to recruitmentwith General Managerin the subject line.
i Scoil is an equal opportunities employer Benefits: Hybrid working