Information about the Organisation:
The Local Enterprise Offices are the local first-stop shop for new entrepreneurs and existing micro-enterprise and small business owners. The LEOs are the front door through which all information on state supports for small and micro-businesses can be accessed and signposted and through which other supports and bodies with programmes relevant to small business as well as important local services and compliance requirements can be provided. The offices deliver the combined functions of the County Enterprise Boards, Business Development Units of the Local Authorities as well as developing an enhanced service to business at local level.
The Local Authority has a broad remit in the business and economic development area with a focus on supporting and encouraging economic activity and job growth in the County.
The Head of Enterprise will lead the Council’s roles in both delivering supports to businesses/ enterprises through the LEO while also promoting the County as a place of choice for investment for new and expanding businesses and enterprises.
An opportunity now exists in Roscommon County Council for the position of Head of Enterprise.
Job Summary/Description:
The Head of Enterprise is a senior role within Roscommon County Council. The Head of Enterprise will lead a team charged with delivering a high standard quality system of coordinated and cohesive State support to the micro and small business sector and will be the first point of contact within the Local Authority for enterprises and investors in the county.
This is a key position within the Local Enterprise Office (LEO) structure of the local authority. The person appointed will play an important role in the development and implementation of a strategic plan to support enterprise, entrepreneurship and job creation at a local level and ensuring that the LEO serves as a First Stop Shop to provide services to start, grow and develop micro and small businesses in the local area.
A full list of essential requirements is available in the Information Booklet.
We are committed to a policy of equal opportunity and encourage applications under all nine grounds of the Employment Equality Act.
Visit www.publicjobs.ie to apply.
Closing Date: 3pm Thursday 13th August 2026
Further information is available in the Candidate Information Booklet available on the www.publicjobs.ie website.
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