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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.
Current Vacancies
Role
Regional Community & Campaigns Executive – Munster & Connacht
Reporting To
Community and Campaigns Lead
Location
Based in Munster, with regular travel across Munster and Connacht. Hybrid working supported
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 (CHI) hospitals and urgent care centres.
The Foundation supports Crumlin and Temple Street Children’s Hospitals, 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.
Role Purpose
Fundraising & Regional Supporter Engagement
The Regional Community & Campaigns Executive plays a key role in delivering fundraising campaigns at a regional level, while building and strengthening relationships with community and individual supporters across Munster and Connacht.
Reporting to the Community & Campaigns Lead, the role focuses on growing income and engagement through face-to-face supporter relationships, local fundraising activity and regional events. You will act as a key regional ambassador for Children’s Health Foundation (CHF), ensuring an excellent supporter experience while maximising fundraising opportunities across the region.
Key Responsibilities
Regional Community Engagement & Supporter Relationships
- Build, manage and grow strong relationships with community fundraisers, supporters, schools, clubs, businesses and voluntary groups across Munster and Connacht
- Act as the primary point of contact for regional community supporters, ensuring the Foundation’s supporter promise is consistently delivered
- Provide guidance, motivation and practical support to individuals and groups fundraising for CHF
- Proactively visit supporters across the region to strengthen relationships, encourage repeat fundraising and identify new opportunities
- Represent CHF at local events, cheque presentations, meetings and community engagements
- Support the delivery of key fundraising campaigns within Munster and Connacht, adapting activity to suit local communities and audiences
- Identify regional opportunities to grow income and participation across campaigns and community activity
- Support supporter recruitment, acquisition and retention through strong local engagement and tailored supporter journeys
- Assist with campaign planning, scheduling, budgeting and delivery, ensuring high standards of execution at a regional level
- Track, monitor and report on regional campaign performance and supporter activity
- Support the coordination and delivery of fundraising events and community activities across Munster and Connacht
- Take ownership of specific regional projects, events or initiatives, ensuring they are well planned, promoted and delivered
- Assist with event logistics, supporter communications and on-the-day delivery
- Flexibility to attend and support events outside normal working hours, including evenings and weekends, with time off in lieu
- Respond promptly and professionally to supporter queries across phone, email, post and digital channels
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date supporter records on Salesforce, ensuring compliance with data protection and privacy policies
- Deliver regular reporting on regional income, supporter engagement and activity
- Provide administrative support related to regional campaigns, community fundraising and events
- Work collaboratively with your team to ensure a consistent supporter experience
- Share regional insights and feedback to inform campaign planning and supporter strategy
- Foster a positive, inclusive team culture that values accountability, innovation, kindness and continuous learning
- Proactively identify opportunities to improve regional supporter journeys and fundraising outcomes
- Undertake additional project work as required
Qualifications and Experience
- Experience in a fundraising, community engagement, campaigns, events, marketing or customer-focused role
- Strong relationship-building skills, with confidence engaging supporters face-to-face
- Excellent organisation, planning and time-management skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities independently
- Confident using digital tools, social media and MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint
- Experience using a CRM/database system (Salesforce desirable)
- A proactive, flexible team player with a strong regional focus
- Willingness to travel regularly across Munster and Connacht
- Full driving licence and access to a car is essential
Terms and Benefits
- Flexible hybrid work policy
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- PRSA: up to 6% contributory subject to eligibility criteria
- TaxSaver Commuter Ticket Scheme available
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Training and Education allowance
- Paid Sick leave – subject to eligibility criteria
- 21 days annual leave and five 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 [email protected]
This information will be treated as confidential and used only for the purpose of determining an appropriate accommodation for the interview process.
Applying
Deadline for applications is 22nd May 2026.
CV and Cover Letter should be emailed to [email protected]
Systems & Technology Lead
Reporting To: Finance & Governance Function
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 (CHI) 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.
Role Purpose
The Systems & Technology Lead will lead the effective operation, development, and oversight of CHF’s technology platforms across fundraising, finance, and grants, ensuring they support income generation, financial management, and organisational reporting.
The role will:
Lead the ongoing management and development of Salesforce and online donation and payment systems, ensuring they effectively support income generation and reporting
Identify and implement improvements to online donation and payment processes to enhance supporter experience and fundraising effectiveness
Lead the development and oversight of CHF’s systems and technology environment, including the organisation’s core technology systems, systems roadmap, and IT governance framework
Lead system improvements and integration across fundraising, finance, and grants, ensuring platforms support efficient processes and accurate reporting
Oversee CHF’s IT support model, governance arrangements, and cyber security practices, managing external vendors and ensuring systems are secure, resilient, and compliant with organisational and regulatory requirements
Enable teams across the organisation to use digital tools effectively, supporting improved processes, reporting, and collaboration
This is a hands-on, delivery-focused role responsible for leading system optimisation, coordinating technology vendors, and delivering practical improvements to CHF’s systems and technology environment.
Key Responsibilities
This Job Description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties, and the Company reserves the right to amend or update it in line with business needs as they arise.
1. Digital Platforms, Payments & Integration
Oversee the ongoing development of Salesforce, ensuring it meets the needs of fundraising income tracking, grant disbursements, and restricted funds management
Lead the optimisation of online donation journeys and recurring donation functionality
Ensure systems design supports accurate, timely reporting for fundraising, finance, and grants
Maintain clear documentation of system configurations, integrations, and data structures
Own the performance, reliability, and continuous improvement of CHF’s core systems
Oversee business continuity and disaster recovery planning for all critical systems, ensuring appropriate backup, recovery, and resilience measures are in place and tested regularly
2. IT Oversight and Governance
Oversee CHF’s IT support model, managing vendor relationships and ensuring high service standards
Ensure digital platforms are secure, scalable, and resilient to support organisational needs
Review and strengthen external IT support arrangements
Support strong IT governance and data protection practices in line with GDPR and cyber security best practices; act as a key contributor to organisational data protection compliance, working closely with the Data Protection Lead
Lead the development and implementation of CHF’s cybersecurity framework, including risk management, incident response, user access controls, and staff awareness programmes
Conduct regular security risk assessments and ensure mitigation actions are implemented
Oversee the development and maintenance of policies, standards, and controls that support audit readiness
3. Operational Improvement & Change Management
Develop and maintain a technology roadmap aligned to CHF’s strategic objectives, ensuring systems support long-term organisational growth and impact
Support CHF in building capacity to be a data-driven, insight-led organisation
Support change management efforts to ensure adoption of new tools and practices across all functions
Monitor and report on progress against system improvements and technology initiatives across the organisation
4. Data Integrity and Compliance
Lead the design of systems and data processes to ensure accurate, transparent, and timely reporting across fundraising, finance, and grant functions
Ensure data is structured, consistent, and reliable
Work with internal teams to cleanse and maintain high-quality data
Maintain clear documentation of how systems are configured, how data is structured, and how platforms connect and interact
Oversee the delivery of system outputs that meet internal and external reporting standards, including those required for audits and regulatory compliance
5. AI Usage and Oversight
Develop and implement policies and guidance on the responsible use of AI and emerging technologies, ensuring data protection, confidentiality, and ethical standards are maintained
Identify opportunities to leverage AI and automation to improve efficiency, reporting, and supporter engagement
Qualifications and Experience
Essential:
Minimum 5 years’ experience in systems management, digital transformation, or IT project delivery
Knowledge of fundraising, CRM, or grant management systems
Experience supporting organisational change and improving processes
Desirable:
Experience managing IT Service Providers, including contract management and performance monitoring
Experience working in the charity or not-for-profit sector
Terms and Benefits
Flexible hybrid work policy
Cycle to Work Scheme
PRSA: up to 6% contributory (subject to eligibility criteria)
Death in Service (subject to eligibility criteria)
TaxSaver Commuter Ticket Scheme available
Employee Assistance Programme
Training and Education allowance
Paid Sick Leave (subject to eligibility criteria)
21 days annual leave and five privilege days per annum
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 [email protected]. This information will be treated as confidential and used only for the purpose of determining an appropriate accommodation for the interview process.
How to Apply
Deadline for applications: 12th June 2026
CV and Cover Letter should be emailed to [email protected]