Careers with Children's Health Foundation
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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
Executive Assistant
Reporting to
Executive Directors
Role Purpose
The role of EA to our Chief Executive is of paramount importance to enable and support the efficient running of the Foundation. This role will also play a key part of enabling the culture development of our Foundation as we grow and will also provide general support to Directors and Board.
Key Responsibilities
- Managing the CEO’s diary and works across both our offices in Crumlin and Temple Street.
- Lead on planning and organising meetings and events with stakeholders, partner’s, donors and volunteers.
- Arranging detailed travel plans, itineraries and meeting agendas.
- Supporting on creating board packs to a high standard.
- Research and preparing relevant material such as report writing, presentations and provide administrative support to the Chief Executive as required.
- Responsible the efficient delivery of service to all visitors, donors, employees and Board Members who come to the office.
- Arrange logistics for both internally and externally meetings on behalf of the Chef Executive and Directors.
- Coordinate meetings and strategic activities with the Management team as required.
- Prepare and issue meeting minutes to staff as required and follows up on assigned action items.
- Maintain accurate and up to date records on existing internal database and ensure compliance with data protection and privacy policies.
Terms & Benefits
- Fulltime, permanent role on Executive salary band depending on experience
- 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 twelve months service
- Access to paid Maternity & Paternity leave after 12 months service
- 21 days annual leave and four privilege days per annum
Applying
Please send your CV and cover letter outlining relevant experience to jobs@childrenshealth.ie by 5pm Friday 13th June 2025.
Read more about the job description here.