The Board of Enterprising Monaghan are seeking to appoint a Chief Executive Officer


Candidates must have at least 5 years’ experience in a senior management position
Monaghan County Enterprise Fund (T/A Enterprising Monaghan) is a leading social not-for-profit enterprise, supporting startups and growing businesses across County Monaghan through affordable workspace, enterprise supports and community driven entrepreneurship initiatives.
With 11 hubs supporting 65 organisations employing over 650 people, we are committed to strengthening the entrepreneurial ecosystem and delivering the ambitions of the Board’s Strategic Plan.
Due to the planned retirement of our current CEO, the Board of Enterprising Monaghan are seeking to appoint a:
Chief Executive Officer
The Chief Executive Officer will drive the implementation of Enterprising Monaghan’s strategic ambitions, ensuring high-quality enterprise support, strong stakeholder and community relationships and effective management of assets, resources and investment activities.
Strategic Leadership
Lead delivery of the 2025–2030 Strategic Plan, building strong relationships with funders, enterprise agencies and education partners; Manage and support the organisation’s planned equity investment activities through Board engagement.
Entrepreneurship & Business Support
Support aspiring and existing entrepreneurs through directing entrepreneurs to appropriate funding, training and support resources.
Operations & Resource Management
Lead and motivate a high-performing team; Manage enterprise facilities and optimise occupancy and income generation; Manage capital projects, including liaison with architects, engineers and QS professionals; Drive promotion and awareness through media and social channels.
Please note that this role is based in Monaghan town and candidates will need to be within a reasonable commutable distance.
Enterprising Monaghan offers excellent terms and conditions and the remuneration package will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Candidates must have at least 5 years’ experience in a senior management position, preferably in an entrepreneurial environment.
Excellent communications and influencing skills, underpinned by marketing and IT skills, are a distinct advantage.
Enterprising Monaghan is an equal opportunities employer. A detailed job specification can be found on https://www.enterprisingmonaghan.ie.
Closing date for applications is: Monday August 17, 2026 @ 5pm.
Please send your CV to David Wright at [email protected] or call in confidence for additional information +353 86 2557851.
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