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Volunteer Growth and Support Officer (x2 Positions)
Fixed-term, part-time contract to 30 April 2027
About Us
The Irish Girl Guides (IGG) is a non-profit organisation dedicated to empowering Girls and Young Women to develop their full potential as “responsible citizens of the world”. We operate through a network of over 400 units across Ireland, led by volunteer leaders, delivering non-formal educational programmes. We are committed to upholding all relevant legislation and codes of good practice.
Role Overview
Irish Girl Guides is seeking two Volunteer Growth and Support Officers to help grow, support and sustain volunteer-led Guiding across Ireland. The roles will support delivery of the VAF 2026/27 Volunteer Engagement Programme by strengthening volunteer recruitment, onboarding, training, retention, mentoring and succession planning. The Officers will work with staff, volunteers, regional structures and community partners to support existing Units, help develop new Units, and ensure volunteers have the practical supports they need to provide high-quality Guiding opportunities for girls and young women.
Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
As a team of Two:
- *Support volunteer recruitment, onboarding, retention and engagement as part of IGG’s membership strategy and wider volunteer engagement programme.
- *Work with staff, regional teams and local volunteers to strengthen existing Units and support the development of new Units where needed.
- *Identify volunteer and Unit support needs and contribute to practical plans for recruitment, retention, mentoring and succession planning.
- *Support the development and delivery of volunteer training, resources, guidance materials, communications and practical programme supports.
- *Support young adult and new adult volunteers to access leadership, safeguarding and progression opportunities.
- *Build and share links with relevant community, education, youth, volunteer and local development partners to support recruitment and Unit development.
- *Collect programme information and prepare clear updates on progress, achievements, risks, challenges and learning.
- *Ensure work is delivered in line with IGG policies, safeguarding requirements, grant conditions and agreed reporting requirements.
Essential Skills, Experience and Attributes
- *Experience in volunteer support, youth work, community development, training, programme coordination, membership development or a related field.
- *Understanding of volunteer-led organisations and the supports needed to recruit, retain and develop volunteers.
- *Strong communication, facilitation and relationship-building skills with volunteers, staff and external partners.
- *Strong organisational skills, including the ability to manage a varied workload, meet deadlines and work collaboratively across teams.
- *Ability to gather information, monitor progress and prepare clear written updates and reports.
- *Good digital skills, including Microsoft Office and online communication or training platforms.
- *Commitment to IGG’s values, safeguarding standards and membership growth ambitions, with flexibility for hybrid working, occasional travel and some evening or weekend work.
Desirable Skills and Experience
- *Experience supporting organisational growth, membership development, change initiatives or grant-funded programmes.
- *Experience working in a national, regional, youth, community, charity or volunteer-led organisation.
- *Experience supporting committees, steering groups, working groups or cross-functional project teams.
- *Experience using data, feedback or evaluation findings to support planning, reporting and improvement.
- *Full clean driving licence and access to transport, or the ability to travel independently when required.
The roles require regular communication, practical coordination and a collaborative approach across IGG.
Note-Specific duties may be refined following appointment and agreement of individual workplans, while remaining aligned with the VAF 2026/27 programme objectives and reporting requirements.
Terms & Conditions
- *Hours: Part-time, 25 hours per week, with flexible working arrangements.
- *Salary: €21.48 per hour, equivalent to approximately €27,924 per annum pro rata for 25 hours per week. Salary payable to contract end: €23,361.95.
- *Contract type: Fixed-term, part-time contract to 30 April 2027.
- *Location and working pattern: Dublin office with hybrid working arrangements, plus occasional travel and in-person delivery where required for meetings, training, events or regional support.
- *Leave: 21 annual leave days + 5 company days, pro rata
- *Reporting to: Chief Executive Officer.
Please apply with CV and cover letter to ceo@irishgirlguides.ie by 5pm on the 28th of July 2026.
Finance Manager / Senior Financial Accountant
About Us: Irish Girl Guides
The Irish Girl Guides (IGG) is a non-profit organisation dedicated to empowering girls and young women to develop their full potential as “responsible citizens of the world”. We operate through a network of over 400 units across Ireland, led by volunteer leaders, delivering non-formal educational programmes. We are committed to upholding all relevant legislation and codes of good practice.
The Finance Manager / Senior Financial Accountant plays a critical role in overseeing our financial health, providing strategic guidance, and ensuring full compliance with fiscal and charitable regulations. This is initially a part-time role, expected to be 17–20 hours per week, with flexibility to increase over time if organisational needs and funding allow. The role supports the CEO, Board, committees, and wider team to make informed decisions and secure long-term financial stability.
Role Overview
Reporting directly to the CEO, the Finance Manager works closely with the National Treasurer, volunteer leaders, and staff. You will provide clear financial visibility, strategic advice, and robust systems to support the organisation’s mission.
Key Responsibilities & Duties
- *Financial Planning & Budgeting: Coordinate the annual budget process, monitor performance against budgets, update forecasts, and work with committees to ensure efficient resource allocation.
- *Financial Reporting & Analysis: Prepare accurate, timely internal management accounts and external statutory reports (including SORP-compliant statements for charities). Analyse data to identify trends, risks, opportunities, and areas for cost efficiency.
- *Cash Flow & Investment Management: Monitor income and expenditure to maintain sufficient liquidity; manage short- and long-term investments to balance returns and risk.
- *Risk, Compliance & Controls: Identify and mitigate financial risks; maintain strong internal controls and accounting policies; ensure compliance with Irish charity requirements, the Charities Regulator, Revenue, and other legal obligations. Advise the Board and committees on financial performance, risks, and strategy.
- *Funding & Grant Management: Oversee all funding streams, ensure donor-restricted funds are used appropriately, and prepare reports for grant bodies and donors; support grant administration and compliance.
- *Policies & Training: Develop and update financial policies and procedures; ensure staff and volunteers are supported to understand and follow financial policies and procedures.
- *Team & Stakeholder Management: Provide line management, guidance, and development for finance administration staff.
- *Liaise with external auditors, banks, and financial partners.
- *Strategic Input: Contribute to organisational planning and discussions on financial sustainability.
Person Specification
Essential
- *Professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) or extensive relevant financial experience.
- *Strong knowledge of financial systems, internal controls, and reporting standards.
- *Proven track record in managing all aspects of finance: budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and analysis.
- *Experience working with grants, budgets, and restricted funding.
- *Excellent communication skills, able to engage clearly with volunteers and non-financial colleagues.
- *Highly organised, analytical, and solution focused.
- *Working knowledge of Irish charity financial regulations (Charities Regulator, SORP, Revenue rules).
- *Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
Desirable
- *Experience supporting or training volunteer treasurers and committees.
- *Alignment with the mission and values of a volunteer-led youth organisation.
Terms & Conditions
- *Hours: Part-time, flexible, hybrid working — 17–20 hours per week, with scope to increase over time subject to organisational need and funding.
- *Salary: €60,000–€70,000 pro rata, depending on experience.
- *Contract: Annual renewal, subject to funding.
- *Location: Dublin office with hybrid working arrangements.
- *Leave: 21 annual leave days + 5 company days, pro rata.
Please apply with a CV and cover letter to ceo@irishgirlguides.ie by 5pm on 28 July 2026.
Regional Development Officer (RDO) Eastern Region– Part Time (Maternity cover)
Irish Girl Guides is recruiting a Temporary Regional Development officer (Maternity Cover) for the Eastern Region, working under the direction of the Regional Commissioner and the Regional Team, the role is to develop and support Guiding and to provide advice and practical support to volunteers in the designated area.
The Irish Girl Guides’ mission is to enable girls and young women to develop to their fullest potential as responsible citizens of the world. This is achieved by the volunteer leaders running a non-formal educational programme with 500 plus units across all counties in the Republic of Ireland. The organisation has charitable status, is a CLG and works to ensure it is compliant with all relevant legislation and codes of good practice. The Region is run by a voluntary led Regional Committee who are supported by the RDO.
Location
Based from home but travel to various parts of the Region. Travelling to support local IGG Units is an essential part of the job. The Eastern Region covers counties Dublin, Wicklow and parts of Laois and Offaly. The RDO also attends meetings/trainings with the other RDOs employed by the Irish Girl Guides.
Main Responsibilities
Operational – Regional Level
- *To liaise with the Regional Commissioner and Regional Team to agree a workplan.
- *To understand the workings of Irish Girl Guides including policies and procedures to support the role.
- *To help organise and be part of Regional meetings, Events, and Trainings and projects when required
- *To take responsibility for Communications within the Regions
Volunteer Support
- *To provide support to existing IGG Units in the Region through direct and indirect contact
- *To visit and encourage new Units, arranging in-place training during the initial 6-8 weeks period.
- *To identify and help set up training courses when required.
- *To support new adult Leaders in both existing Units and during the setting up of new Units, initially through weekly contact during meeting times.
- *To support new Leaders through programme planning and an introduction to the Guiding programme.
Recruitment & Retention
- *Recruitment and Retention of leaders and members by encouraging the development of the different Branches within a locality
- *To promote Guiding in the wider community as appropriate
- *To support Units, Districts, and Areas in running parents’ evenings and other recruitment initiatives.
- *To liaise with other, IGG Regional Development Officers and attend RDO meetings as and when arranged.
Other Duties
- *To carry out any other duties as may be assigned by the CEO and/or Management. Committee from time to time.
- *To attend training sessions and staff days as required.
- *To participate actively in Support and Supervision sessions as well as the annual appraisal and planning process.
- *To complete timesheets and a work plan which is reported on throughout the year to the Regional Commissioner and CEO.
- *To liaise with National Office staff as required, keeping communications fluid.
Conditions
This will be a 6-month contract covering maternity leave. The hours of work are 18 hours per week, and the rate of pay is €15.86 per hour.
Person Specification
- *Good oral, written, and presentational communication skills.
- *Flexible working hours are required, including evenings and weekends to facilitate meetings with volunteers and young people
- *Strong interest in Guiding, youth work, working and supporting young people.
- *Commitment to the aims and methods and acceptance of the values of Guiding.
- *Excellent interpersonal skills.
- *Good organisational skills.
- *Good IT competency including social media.
- *Good time management skills and ability to manage a varied workload.
- *Friendly disposition and empathy for volunteers’ needs.
- *Be efficient and be able to work as part of a team and on your own initiative.
- *Hold a current and valid full driver’s license and have the use of a car for work purposes.
- *Ability to work with volunteers and professional staff.
- *Motivated self-starter, with the ability to prioritise.
Application
Please email a cover letter and CV with contact details of two referees to: Lorraine McHugh, ceo@irishgirlguides.ie. Closing date: 1st July 2026 @4pm.
Recruiter for our Volunteer Recruitment Campaign
- Event Coordination: Assist in organising, facilitating and coordinating volunteer recruitment events and workshops.
- Supporting Volunteers Onboarding: Welcoming new volunteers and provide them with necessary information to ensure a smooth transition into the next steps of onboarding.
- Communication: Maintain regular communication with potential volunteers, providing update addressing concerns, and fostering positive relationships.
- Data Tracking: Assist in monitoring the number of applications, volunteers recruited, and overall campaign progress.
- Data Analysis: Assist in analysing recruitment data to identify successful methods and areas for improvement.
- Campaign Evaluation: Assist to track and evaluate the effectiveness of the recruitment campaign and volunteer efforts.
- Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including report writing, clear presentation, and effective communication with diverse audiences.
- Relationship Building: Ability to build rapport with potential volunteers and foster a positive and welcoming environment.
- Organisation: Strong time management, prioritisation, scheduling, and task management skills.
- Adaptability: Ability to work flexibly and adapt to changing priorities and circumstances.
- Passion for Guiding: A genuine enthusiasm for the mission and values of the Irish Girl Guides.
- This job is based in IGG National Office and may involve travel outside of Dublin.
- Marketing, Sales and Social Media: Experience in creating marketing materials and managing social media campaigns.
- Event Planning: Experience in organizing and coordinating events.
- A qualification in a related field such as Marketing, Communications, Community Development, or equivalent.
- Experience working with volunteer recruitment or a related field of volunteerism, community development, or youthwork.
- Ability to travel to volunteer fairs and showcase opportunities, working hours may be during weekends and evenings.
- A full, clean driver's license.
- 18 hours per week (including travel), worked flexibly to suit the needs of the recruitment team and leadership meetings. Two positions available.
- Hourly Rate €17.00 per hour.
- Remote working and direct office working included to suit the needs of the program's development.
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Guide Shop Manager
- Ensure and deliver the highest standard of customer service to every customer via phone and email
- Track orders and process customer returns
- Support Guide Shop Assistants during busy periods and holiday cover
- Liaise with CEO and Finance Committee on budget and pricing policies
- Other ad hoc duties as requested by the Chief Commissioner or line manager
- Operate within the policies and procedures of IGG
- Awareness, knowledge and understanding of the ethos, culture and practice of Irish Girl Guides and be able to promote accordingly
- 29 hours (4 Days) per week
- €17.50 per hour
- Flexi time available
- Monday – Friday role with occasional weekend/evening meetings
- Annual Leave 21 days pro rata (18 days) plus additional company days at Christmas and Easter
- On site parking
- Paid training and development
- Wellness benefits including staff wellness days and access to free and low-cost counselling sessions.
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PUBLIC RELATIONS AND ADVOCACY OFFICER
- It involves internal communications, external communications, media relations, event and campaign management aligned with the mission and vision of the Irish Girl Guides.
- It requires collaborating with relevant staff and volunteers involved in events, campaigns, and public relations.
- The role will be to develop an internal and external communications strategy that will streamline the presentation of IGG nationally, meet the needs of all stakeholders, and promote and strengthen the IGG brand.
- It will involve developing creative ways to raise public awareness of IGG to enhance recruitment of new members, both girls and volunteers, and to enhance fundraising opportunities.
- This position will initially be for two years, with a six-month probationary period. The current salary range is €28,000 – €32K per annum.
- IGG offer flexible working options including hybrid working by arrangement.
- The contract will be for five days per week (Monday to Friday) normally from 9am – 5pm with some flexibility.
- Some planned evening and weekend work will be required, for which time off is given in lieu.
- Annual leave is 25 days (21 days plus an additional 4 days’ office closure – Easter, Christmas).
- This job is based in IGG National Office and may involve travel outside of Dublin.
- Significant experience working in Public Relations, Communications, Branding and Marketing
- A proven ability to design, deliver and implement Public Relations, Communications, Branding, Marketing strategy with easy-to-follow processes, that will support IGG volunteers.
- A track record in developing and maintaining positive relationships with stakeholders.
- A relevant third level or professional qualification /or significant experience in a relevant professional sector.
- A full clean driving license and commuting cover on your Car insurance.
- An understanding of the charity sector, relevant regulations, and of working with volunteers.
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience in copywriting and editing.
- Knowledge of MS Office and a can-do attitude towards learning new IT packages experience in web design and content production is a plus, photo- and video-editing software is an asset.
- Strong organisational skills and time management skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to liaise effectively internally and externally.
- Proven ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion.
- An understanding of the charity sector, relevant regulations, and of working with volunteers.
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