Jobs Board

Posted on 22 September 2025

About The Role

TOPOSOPHY is looking for a Project Manager to oversee and coordinate the successful delivery of destination strategies, marketing plans, tourism policies, and placemaking projects. This role will focus on project management, client account coordination, and strategic insight, ensuring that our work meets the needs of destination management organisations (DMOs), tourism authorities, and public-private partnerships.

You will work closely with the Director, Destination Strategy, as well as clients, researchers, marketing specialists, and cross-functional teams, to ensure that projects are delivered on time, on budget, and with maximum impact. This is a client-facing role, requiring strong relationship management, strategic thinking, and the ability to translate insights into actionable recommendations.

Key Responsibilities

Project & Client Account Management

• Lead multiple projects from initiation to completion, ensuring alignment with client objectives and strategic goals.
• Act as the primary point of contact for clients, maintaining strong relationships and ensuring expectations are met.
• Develop and manage project timelines, deliverables, and budgets, ensuring smooth execution and high-quality outcomes.
• Oversee contract management, reporting, and financial tracking, ensuring projects remain within scope.
• Coordinate internal teams and external partners to ensure the timely delivery of destination strategies, marketing plans, and tourism policies.
• Use Monday.com or similar project management software to track project progress, assign tasks, and ensure seamless collaboration across teams.

Destination Strategy & Policy Implementation

• Lead the development and execution of destination strategies and tourism policies, ensuring they are data-driven and actionable.
• Conduct market research, competitive analysis, and visitor segmentation to inform strategy recommendations.
• Work with researchers and analysts to translate insights into clear strategic roadmaps and implementation plans.
• Ensure that sustainability, inclusivity, and innovation are embedded in all destination strategies.

Destination Marketing Plans & Campaigns

• Develop and oversee destination marketing plans and promotional campaigns to enhance visitor engagement and economic impact.
• Collaborate with the marketing team, content creators, and digital strategists to craft compelling campaigns.
• Ensure that research and data-driven insights inform campaign messaging, audience targeting, and brand positioning.
• Track the performance of marketing initiatives, analysing engagement and visitor conversion metrics to refine strategies.
• Identify best practices in destination branding, storytelling, and experience design to support marketing efforts.

Stakeholder Engagement & Facilitation

• Organise and lead client workshops, stakeholder meetings, and visioning sessions, ensuring all voices are heard.
• Facilitate engagement with DMOs, tourism boards, government agencies, and private-sector partners to align on objectives.
• Manage public consultation processes, ensuring that community and industry feedback is integrated into strategy development.

Process Optimization & Business Growth

• Identify opportunities for new client services and business development, supporting the Director in expanding TOPOSOPHY’s reach.
• Improve internal processes for project delivery, ensuring efficiency and best practices are followed.
• Stay up to date with destination trends, policy shifts, and emerging opportunities in tourism and marketing.

What TOPOSOPHY Is Looking For

Key Skills & Qualifications

• Project & Account Management: Proven ability to manage complex projects, budgets, and client relationships.
• Destination Strategy & Policy Expertise: Understanding of destination management, tourism marketing, and policy planning.
• Marketing & Campaign Development: Experience in developing destination marketing plans, promotional campaigns, and brand strategies.
• Strategic Insight: Ability to translate research, visitor data, and market intelligence into actionable recommendations.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Strong experience in facilitating multi-stakeholder projects and managing public-private partnerships.
• Problem-Solving & Adaptability: Ability to anticipate challenges and implement solutions that keep projects on track.
• Communication & Presentation: Ability to clearly present insights, lead discussions, and write compelling reports.
• Financial & Contract Oversight: Experience managing project budgets, contracts, and financial reporting.
• Project Management Software: Experience using Monday.com for task tracking, team coordination, and project progress monitoring.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in tourism, urban planning, marketing, business administration, project management, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in project management, client account management, or strategic consulting, ideally in tourism, destination development, or destination marketing.
• Experience working with DMOs, government agencies, tourism boards, or economic development organisations.
• Strong ability to facilitate stakeholder meetings, lead workshops, and present findings to high-level decision-makers.
• Experience in destination marketing strategy development, branding, and tourism promotion campaigns.
• Proficiency in budget planning, financial oversight, and reporting.
• Fluent in English (additional languages are a plus).

Benefits

• Competitive salary and private health insurance
• Work on global projects that impact destinations worldwide
• Career growth and mentorship in a dynamic, collaborative environment
• Flexible work arrangements (remote/hybrid options available)
• Professional equipment allowance to ensure you have the tools you need to perform at your best
• Professional development courses allowance to support continuous learning and career growth
• A diverse, international team shaping the future of destinations

Posted on 16 September 2025

About The Role

The Executive Director will take over the leadership and management from the current Founder and Director, who is stepping down from her role. There will also be a strong developmental aspect to the job, with opportunities to extend and innovate in many areas of our work. The Executive Director will also have a significant input into strategic planning with the Board of Trustees.

Key Aspects

• Leading the staff team
• Working with the Board of Trustees on strategic development
• Coordinating and developing the quality and range of services
• Coordinating the care of Brigit’s Garden
• Overseeing financial systems and reporting
• Coordinating and developing fund-raising through grant applications and from donors
• Overseeing communications, marketing and sales
• Representing Brigit’s Garden locally and nationally

Qualities & Experience

• Leadership and Team Coordination
• Strategic Planning
• Environmental Awareness and Education
• Operational Management
• Financial Management
• Technical and Professional Skills

Salary & Conditions

The proposed salary is €60,000 – €65,000, with potential for growth. Full time hours are flexible; some working from home is possible and some weekend work is required. Five weeks annual leave and statutory sick pay apply.

Application & Appointment Procedure

Please fill in the Application Form and email it to the Chair of the Board of Trustees at chair@brigitsgarden.ie. Applications must be received by Sunday 19th October 2025. Any requests for further information should be directed to Jenny Beale at jenny@brigitsgarden.ie. Interviews are provisionally scheduled for the first week in November.

For more information and to download the application form please visit the Brigit’s Garden website here.