Director of Services

An opportunity exists in Kilkenny County Council for the position of Director of Services.

This is a great opportunity for senior managers to join a Local Authority at a time of transformation. Reporting to the Chief Executive, the Director of Service will be expected to fulfil a key leadership role in the Local Authority with responsibility for the delivery of programmes and functions/services of the Local Authority. In addition, the Director of Service provides policy support and advice for members of the Strategic Policy Committees and the Local Community Development Committee.

In the current economic climate, senior managers are charged with service delivery and change management in an environment of limited resource availability, both human and financial. Delivery of efficient services and value for money is crucial.

The local government structure in Kilkenny comprises Kilkenny County Council and four Municipal Districts of Piltown, Callan Thomastown, Castlecomer and Kilkenny City. Kilkenny County Council has its administrative headquarters in Kilkenny City. The Elected Council currently consists of 24 Members who are democratically elected for a period of 5 years.

The Council is mandated to deliver a diverse range of functions and services which can be broadly described under the headings of economic development, community development, the provision of physical and social infrastructure, recreation and amenity services, and the enforcement of the planning and environmental regulatory framework. The role of the County Council as provided for in law is to represent, lead and serve the communities of County Kilkenny.

A full list of essential requirements is available in the Information Booklet.

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Closing Date: 3pm Thursday 28 th August 2025