Chief Executive, Longford County Council

Title: Chief Executive, Longford County Council

Job Summary:

The Chief Executive has the lead role in developing and overseeing the organisational structures and resources needed to deliver an extensive range of services to the public. Paramount among the Chief Executive's duties is to maximise the social, economic, cultural and physical development of County Longford to the benefit of communities and citizens throughout the county.

Main Duties of the job:

The Chief Executive has responsibility for the day-to-day management of the authority, including staffing matters and the discharge of executive functions within the policy parameters as determined by the elected council. They also have a specific responsibility to advise the elected members in the determination of policy in accordance with national policy and in relation to the exercise of reserved functions while, in turn, implementing decisions.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Identify and create a shared long-term vision for Longford that promotes the physical, social, cultural and economic environment in an integrated way;
• Translate this vision into a strategy for the achievement of key organisational goals;
• Communicate in a clear and convincing way, listening carefully to others and clarify information as required;
• Drive and lead on the delivery of key priorities for the Council and local government sector, as a whole;
• Network effectively with internal and external stakeholders, in particular, representatives of Government departments, colleagues in the City and County Management Association and other bodies;

Information about the Organisation:

Longford County Council is the Authority responsible for Local Government in County Longford. The corporate headquarters are located at Aras An Chontae, Great Water Street, Longford. There are 3 municipal districts, Longford, Granard and Ballymahon. Longford has 18 elected members and approximately 410 employees.

Longford County Council is responsible for delivering a wide range of services in the local area with a focus on making Longford a prosperous county that seeks to support a vibrant economy, rural quality of life, active and safe communities, diversity, culture and heritage, healthy and sustainable natural environment along with a sense of community pride and place.

Located in Ireland's Hidden Heartlands, Longford is a hidden gem in Ireland's midlands and is renowned for its rich culture, heritage and natural amenities.

Longford County Council strives to make a difference leading economic, social and community development, delivering efficient and good value services, and representing citizens and local communities making a difference to the lives of our citizens and customers.

Selection Process Details

Further information on this significant opportunity including a full list of essential and desirable requirements and details on how to apply, is available on our website via the button below.

The closing date for receipt of completed applications is 3pm on Thursday 7th May 2026.

If you feel you would benefit from a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact Dermot Doherty at .

We are committed to a policy of equal opportunity and encourage applications under all nine grounds of the Employment Equality Act.