Director

Established in 1877, the National Museum of Ireland is the country's largest cultural institution, entrusted with preserving and presenting Ireland's heritage. With nearly 4 million objects across four sites, the Museum welcomes over 1.3 million visitors annually, contributing significantly to education, research, and cultural life. Supported by a skilled workforce the organisation is entering a period of strategic transformation and capital development, strengthening its position as a world class cultural institution.

The Position

• The Director will report to the Chair and Board and lead the strategic direction, governance, and overall performance of the Museum.
• The Director will shape the future of a nationally significant institution, ensuring excellence across collections, exhibitions, public engagement, and organisational development.
• The Director will build and strengthen strategic relationships across the cultural, governmental, and research sectors.
• The Director will oversee major capital programmes and advance long term sustainability and impact.

Qualifications

• Track record of executive leadership with experience in strategy, transformation and stakeholder engagement.
• Ability to operate effectively within a robust governance framework and engage at Board and Government level.
• Excellent communication skills and credibility to represent the organisation nationally and internationally, underpinned by a strong commitment to public service values.
• Eligibility to work in Ireland.

How to Apply

The National Museum of Ireland has retained Principal Connections to assist with this important appointment. Candidates will be sourced through an advertised selection and executive search process. To apply, please submit a CV via email to Principal Connections at for the attention of Eilish Devine, Partner. Only applications via this email address (or the available apply button where through an online advertisement) will be considered.

For a confidential discussion please contact Eilish Devine on (0)1 .

Equal Opportunity

The National Museum of Ireland is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. If you have a disability or your first language is not English and you have any difficulties with any aspect of our recruitment process, please contact Principal Connections Executive Search. All recruitment documentation can be provided in other formats.