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Emerald Park Zoo - Discovery & Learning Duty Manager
Posted on 02 October 2025
About The Role
Emerald Park is looking for an initiative-taking and enthusiastic candidate to join our increasing busy developing Discovery & Learning department, in Emerald Park Zoo. The Discovery & Learning Duty manager will manage the day-to-day operations of the department and leading the team to deliver the conservation learning programme. You will work closely with the Discovery & Learning (D&L) Manager and Business Operations Manager.
Key Responsibilities
Support To D&L Manager:
- To support the Discovery & Learning Manager across all activities to ensure programme requirements and educational strategy are met, including taking on tasks as they arise, filling in while manager is absent, providing input on performance and processes.
- Contribute to the design, implementation and review of the full range of formal and informal education programmes.
- Research conservation and contemporary issues related to sessions and activities. Plan and conduct projects or ad-hoc tasks shown by manager.
- Undertake and evaluate special projects as needed.
Supervising D&L Team:
- Support in recruitment, choice, and ongoing training of seasonal staff members.
- Acting as point of contact between team and management, rosters, providing feedback and direction to team.
- Ensure all staff adhere to roles and responsibilities needed from them including the upkeep of dress code & uniform policies as well as the highest standard of customer service.
Delivery Of Educational Materials:
- Deliver full range of educational sessions and informal engagement activities, ensuring the highest degree of professionalism and customer service.
Overseeing Operational Tasks:
- Ensuring all daily tasks and activities run smoothly, implementing procedures and managing day to day operations.
- Adhere to health and safety policy and procedures, name hazards and undertake proper risk assessments for all education activities and programmes.
Customer Service:
- Manging existing customer relationships and creation of new ones, handing customer inquiries and complaints and creating positive customer relationships with attention to detail.
- Following up on any complaints as they arise. Support in office administration and customer relationship management.
Administration Duties:
- Handing of all administrative duties relevant to the department’s requirements.
Inventory And Resources Management:
- Overseeing use of all department equipment and facilities including the maintenance of stock including reporting of breakages and ordering of new materials.
Reporting And Evaluating:
- Conduct regular evaluations of education programmes to provide feedback on the effects and impacts.
- Contribute to ongoing analysis of department output to increase development and keep up to date with current requirements following the national curriculum and industry Standards.
- Produce reports as needed.
Cross Departmental Collaboration:
- Work across all departments in the organisation to ensure the needs of the department are achieved including the ongoing contribute to education, media and marketing initiatives and working closely with the zoo, enquiries and bookings departments.
What Emerald Park Is Looking For
Requirements:
- Leadership: A minimum of 2 years earlier experience in a leadership role.
- Academic qualifications: Third level qualification in a suitable environmental science, teaching OR equivalent experience in environmental and STEM education and facilitating.
- Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills. An elevated level of IT ability, strong administration skills, organisation, and excellent attention to detail.
Desirable:
- Experience in the analysis of data to conduct reporting.
- Experience or knowledge of zoo conservation.
- Experience in the delivery and design of environmental & STEM education.
- Familiarity with the national curriculum.
- Earlier experience collaborating with audiences of differing ages and backgrounds.
- Knowledge of wildlife ecology as well as an enthusiastic interest in conservation and sustainability.
- A flexible approach, with the ability to work independently as part of a team and in co-operation with other teams.
TOPOSOPHY - Project Manager | Destination Strategy, Marketing & Research
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
TOPOSOPHY - Research Consultant | Tourism & Placemaking
Posted on 22 September 2025
About The Role
TOPOSOPHY is looking for a Research Consultant – Tourism & Placemaking to join our Destination Strategy & Research team. This is a hybrid role: part researcher, part consultant. You’ll design and deliver research, but also engage with stakeholders, run workshops, and present findings to decision-makers. Your work will directly contribute to Destination Experience Development Plans (DEDPs), Destination Management Plans (DMPs), tourism strategies, and thought-leadership outputs across the UK, Ireland, and Europe. The right candidate is comfortable moving between data, policy, and people — someone who can interpret complex research and turn it into practical insights for destinations.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct research and analysis on tourism, visitor behaviour, and policy across the UK, Ireland, and Europe.
- Contribute to DEDPs, DMPs, and tourism masterplans with evidence-based insights.
- Design and deliver stakeholder and public consultations.
- Prepare and deliver workshops, roundtables, and client presentations.
- Write strategic reports, white papers, and trend briefings.
- Translate complex research into clear, engaging communication outputs (reports, visuals, presentations).
- Benchmark DMOs, tourism boards, and marketing campaigns internationally.
- Track and apply emerging themes such as sustainability, design thinking, digital tools, and AI in tourism.
What TOPOSOPHY Is Looking For
- Strong skills in both quantitative and qualitative research; familiarity with a range of methodological frameworks is essential.
- Experience in stakeholder engagement, public consultations, and workshop facilitation.
- Confidence in delivering presentations, workshops, or keynotes.
- Track record in producing white papers, strategy reports, or published research outputs.
- Ability to transform data into accessible, engaging insights for policymakers and public audiences.
- Knowledge of the UK, Irish, and European tourism/policy landscape.
- Proficiency with tools such as Excel, PowerBI, Tableau, GIS, or SPSS.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to manage multiple projects at pace.
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
Brigit's Garden - Executive Director
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.
Vagabond Tours Of Ireland - Driver Guide
Posted on 15 September 2025
About The Role
Join the award-winning team at Vagabond Tours of Ireland, where they offer two unique styles of small-group tours:
- 🛶 Vagabond Adventure Tours – Fast-paced, active, and full of adrenaline.
- 🌄 Driftwood Journeys of Discovery – Relaxed, culturally rich, and scenic.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and maintain your tour vehicle to a high standard
- Deliver engaging commentary on Irish history, culture, and life
- Ensure guest safety, comfort and enjoyment throughout the tour
- Organise and lead activities, walks and site visits
- Manage daily logistics including accommodation check-ins and admin
- Clean and inspect vehicles before, during and after tours
- Report incidents and vehicle issues promptly
- Optional participation in other company activities
What Vagabond Tours Are Looking For
- Licence: Class D or D1 (support available if you’re in the process of obtaining)
- Experience: Tourism or customer service experience preferred
- Personality: Friendly, reliable, independent and personable
- Knowledge: Strong understanding of Irish culture, history, and geography
- Language: Fluent English; Irish language a bonus
Training And Support
Vagabond invests heavily in their guides with:
- 4–5 weeks of in-house training
- First aid, manual handling, and mountain skills training
- Team bonding and on-the-road mentoring
- Financial support for licence costs (paid after first season)
