Role Overview

The Operations and Systems Manager is a new role within the Educate Together national office with responsibility for ensuring the smooth and effective running of the organisation's internal operations. This includes overseeing office management and IT systems, managing administration staff and coordinating administrative support across Educate Together's programmes and services.

This role requires a proactive and highly organised individual with strong administration and systems management skills, a collaborative approach, and a commitment to Educate Together's mission and values. As this is a new role, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to shape and improve organisational systems and processes.

Key Responsibilities

Operations and Office Management

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the national office, ensuring a productive and well-supported working environment for all staff

• Line manage administrative staff (currently 3)

• Oversee and develop administrative systems, internal policies and procedures

• Manage office premises, equipment, suppliers, and logistics

Coordination of Programmes and Governance Support

• Contribute to operational and work planning with the CEO and senior management

• Work closely with programme leads to plan and coordinate administrative and logistical

support for organisational activities and company and charity governance

• Support cross-team collaboration and effective internal communications

• Develop and maintain strong systems for recording and monitoring data

IT and Systems Oversight

• Oversee the organisation's IT systems and liaise with external providers

• Plan and implement IT projects including software rollouts, CRM development and implementation, and systems improvements

• Ensure robust data protection and security and compliance with GDPR

• Develop and implement national office data, privacy and AI policies

• Support staff with training in the effective use of digital tools and systems

How to Apply

Interested candidates should apply by sending a one-page cover letter outlining their suitability for this role, along with their CV (max 3 pages) with the subject line Operations and Systems Manager to recruitment@educatetogether.ie by 12:00 on Monday 6th October 2025.