Irish Cancer Society
Irish Cancer Society

Chief Executive Officer

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Dublin, Co. Dublin
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Chief Executive Officer – IRISH CANCER SOCIETY

As Ireland’s leading cancer charity, the Irish Cancer Society works across every area of cancer – from prevention and early detection, through to end-of-life care. The Society makes a positive impact for people affected by cancer every day: investing in lifesaving and life-changing research, providing practical, financial and emotional support and driving improvements in public cancer services. Employing c.400 people nationwide, including c.200 night nurses, the Society is supported by thousands of volunteers in its fundraising activities and the delivery of services. The Society works in every county in Ireland and through Daffodil Centres in 13 hospitals and 21 charity shops nationwide.

The Board of the Society wishes to appoint a Chief Executive Officer with strong strategic, leadership and commercial capabilities who can support the Society’s continued growth and development. The CEO will be an advocate for cancer patients, survivors and the broader community of stakeholders while also ensuring the Society’s continued financial viability and compliance with statutory requirements.

The ideal candidate will be an ambitious, dynamic and accomplished leader with a strong background in managing change and the financial acumen to deliver a sustainable financial future for the Society. An outstanding and authentic communicator, the CEO will have the ability to work collaboratively with the Board and executive leadership team and represent the Society to government, its agencies and other stakeholders to achieve the organisation’s strategic objectives.

This is a significant opportunity to lead one of Ireland’s most impactful charities, working to keep cancer on the Government’s agenda and make sure cancer patients and their loved ones receive the support they need.


For a confidential discussion and further information on this role, please contact PwC Executive Search:

Adrienne Harten +353 87 2472896 or Katie Boyne +353 87 1826817

To make a submission, please send a comprehensive CV and a personal statement outlining your fit for the role to ie_recruitment_ics_ceo@pwc.com

It is envisaged that interviews will take place in early October 2025.

Important Dates
Posted on
12 September, 2025

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