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The creation of Children’s Health Foundation in 2019 brought together the existing Temple Street Foundation and The Children’s Medical and Research Foundation Crumlin to continue to support Ireland’s sickest children in their treatment journey today, tomorrow and into the future.
Children’s Health Foundation raises funds to support the delivery of services for children’s and adolescent health needs in Children’s Health Ireland (CHI) the new paediatric healthcare system in Ireland, including research and innovation, patient and parent support, infrastructure and equipment and any other health services associated with CHI.
Our purpose as a leading charity is to give every sick child In Ireland the very best chance and we are looking for bold and ambitious professionals to join our incredible team to deliver on an ambitious growth strategy.
This is an incredible opportunity to be part of the team who raise vital, life-saving funds and support some 300,000 children and their families who attend CHI each year in need of world-class paediatric care; ensuring that patients have access to the very highest standards of care, world-class facilities and the most up-to-date research that will change young lives for the better. Children’s Health Foundation offers a hybrid flexible work environment.
Role: Project Manager (12 – Month Fixed Term Contract)
Reporting to
Governance and Compliance Manager
Background and Context
Children’s Health Foundation (CHF) is focused on raising funds to fulfil our mission of providing world class medical facilities, research and compassionate loving care for every sick child in Ireland cared for in Children’s Health Ireland hospitals and urgent care centres. The Foundation supports Crumlin and Temple Street Children’s Hospitals, National Children’s Hospital Tallaght and Connolly Urgent Care Centre.
The creation of Children’s Health Foundation in 2019 brought together the existing Temple Street Foundation and The Children’s Medical and Research Foundation Crumlin to continue to support Ireland’s sickest children in their treatment journey today, tomorrow and into the future. This is an exciting time to join Children’s Health Foundation, full of challenges and opportunities that allow us to support the hospitals in the best possible way, whether that’s through family and patient support, vital research, medical equipment or redevelopment. And being embedded in the hospitals crystallises our cause and we see first-hand the impact our work has.
Role Purpose/ Summary
Purpose of the Role The Project Manager will play a key role in strengthening organisational systems and processes. This includes mapping and standardising workflows, coordinating the implementation of recommendations from recent external reviews, and managing specific improvement projects in finance, data, and IT. The role will ensure that changes are embedded effectively across teams and that new ways of working are clear, consistent, and sustainable.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
- Map and document organisational processes across departments to identify gaps, overlaps, and inefficiencies
- Lead the implementation of agreed recommendations from external reviews, ensuring actions are completed and progress is tracked
- Lead a review of all physical cash collection processes, working with Finance and Fundraising teams to document current practices, identify risks and inefficiencies, and implement streamlined compliant procedures
- Standardise key policies and processes to support clear accountability and alignment across the organisation
- Project manage the integration of new finance software
- Oversee the outsourcing of IT support, including procurement and transition
- Review how data is managed and develop a coordinated, efficient approach
- Drive change and ensure new processes are adopted effectively by teams
- Plan work in clear manageable steps to keep projects moving
- Share updates regularly and work with others to keep projects on track Qualifications and Experience
- Experience managing projects or coordinating process improvements
- Strong process mapping and documentation skills, with the ability to translate
Qualifications and Experience
- Experience managing projects or coordinating process improvements
- Strong process mapping and documentation skills, with the ability to translate findings into practical improvements
- Ability to map and document processes clearly and identify where improvements can be made
- Comfortable supporting change and helping teams adopt new ways of working
- Excellent communication skills and confidence working across different teams and levels
- Strong analytical ability and attention to detail
Terms and Benefits
- Flexible hybrid work policy
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- PRSA: up to 6% contributory after six months service
- TaxSaver Commuter Ticket Scheme available
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Training and Education allowance
- Access to paid sick leave after six months service
- 21 days annual leave and four privilege days per annum
We are an equal opportunity employer
We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants and employees with physical or mental disabilities. If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application or hiring process, please send an email to jobs@childrenshealth.ie This information will be treated as confidential and used only for the purpose of determining an appropriate accommodation for the interview process.
Applying
Please send your CV and cover letter outlining relevant experience to jobs@childrenshealth.ie by close of business, Friday, 7th November 2025.