Head of Enterprise
Kilkenny County Council
Head of Enterprise
Information about the Organisation:
Kilkenny County Council provides services to a population of over 103,000 citizens in County Kilkenny in areas of housing, roads, transportation, planning, environment, economic and community development, tourism, libraries, fire and emergency response, parks, amenities, heritage, arts and water services.
We have over 750 employees and can offer exciting careers across our services in various roles such as engineering, technical, financial, management, administration, library services, fire services and general services. Our headquarters are in Kilkenny City and we have area offices throughout the county.
The Council operates within an annual revenue budget of €129.4 million and a
multi-annual six-year capital budget of €1,015 million. The Local Authority has a broad remit in the business and economic development area with a focus on supporting and encouraging economic activity and jobs growth in the County
An opportunity now exists in Kilkenny County Council for the position of Head of Enterprise.
Job Summary/Description:
A vacancy currently exists in Kilkenny County Council for Head of Enterprise. Reporting to the Director of Service, this is a senior role within the broad Economic Development function of the Local Authority. Kilkenny has a rich culture of entrepreneurship and a thriving business community with key strengths in agri-food, creative industries, engineering, financial services, tourism and retail industries locally.
The Head of Enterprise will work to ensure an ‘enterprise-friendly’ county for companies and individuals setting up or expanding their businesses and will lead a team to support enterprise and economic development. The Head of Enterprise will lead a team charged with delivering a high standard quality system of coordinated and cohesive State support to small business sector.
This is a key position within the Local Enterprise Office (LEO) structure of the Local Authority. The successful candidate will be required to make a significant contribution to the development and implementation of a strategic plan to support enterprise, entrepreneurship and job creation at a local level. Success will be measured by ensuring that the LEO serves as a First Stop Shop to provide services to start, grow and develop micro and small business 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.
Closing Date: 3pm Thursday 19th November 2026.
For more information and to apply, visit: https://bit.ly/RI_Ad_HEKCC
