We’re Hiring: Healthy Cities & Counties Coordinator

Join Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown as our Healthy Cities & Counties Coordinator and play an active role in shaping and delivering wellbeing initiatives that make a real difference at local level. The Healthy Cities & Counties Programme is an initiative with a focus on life-long wellbeing, preventing illness, creating healthier environments and reducing health inequities. The programme highlights the important role that local authorities play in improving wellbeing outcomes for communities.

What is a Healthy Cities & Counties Coordinator?

As Healthy Cities & Counties Coordinator, you will lead and manage the delivery of the Healthy Ireland Programme within Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown. In this role, you will:

• Manage the day‑to‑day delivery of the Healthy Cities & Counties / Healthy Ireland Programme 
• Coordinate the Healthy Ireland Fund, supporting and monitoring wellbeing projects
• Build strong local, regional, national and European partnerships, including engagement with the WHO European Healthy Cities Network
• Support elected members and senior management through reports, presentations and committee engagement
• Act as the main point of contact and liaison with internal Council sections, community partners and external stakeholders on programme delivery
• Work closely with senior management while contributing to strategic planning and policy development
• Support the local authority’s role in creating healthier, more inclusive communities

We are looking for someone with:

• A third-level degree (NFQ Level 8 or higher) in a relevant field such as community/sports development, youth work, social sciences, public health, social policy, public administration, planning, or related discipline. 
• 2 + years’ relevant experience in any of the following: 
  • Local government, public sector, or similar roles involving strategic planning, project coordination, or community engagement 
  • Work with disadvantaged communities or target populations to address social exclusion or inequality
  • Cross-sectoral coordination or partnership development 
  • Policy development, research, or evaluation related to the determinants of health 
  • Operating effectively within political, community and policy-making environments, demonstrating ability to work across boundaries of role, sector and geography
  • Project management and delivery, budgeting and performance-monitoring experience. 
• Strong leadership, coordination and project management skills
• Experience building and maintaining effective partnerships across multiple sectors and working at both strategic and operational levels
• Strong facilitation and group‑work skills
• A clear understanding of health inequalities and their impact on communities
• Experience in report writing, strategic planning and funding applications
• Excellent communication, IT and administrative skills
• Experience managing budgets, finances and payment processes
• Ability to gather, analyse and use qualitative and quantitative data to inform policy and practice
• Awareness of social media and digital communication platforms
• Understanding of multi‑level governance, or experience working across local, regional, national and/or European contexts

Please note that all candidates must be able to show that they have permission to work and live here if required.

Apply by clicking the blue 'Apply Here' button and sending a completed application form to careers@dlrcoco.ie by 12 noon on Thursday, 14 May 2026.

 Find out more in the Qualifications and Particulars document below.