THE ORGANISATION

Founded in 1994, ARC Cancer Support Centres (ARC) is an independent Irish charity that provides 

 complementary, holistic and psychological support to people living with cancer and to their 

loved ones. Its aim is to enhance coping skills and quality of life during and after cancer 

treatment. ARC offers free psychological, emotional, educational and practical supports,  

including counselling, survivorship programmes,  complementary  therapies  and  drop‑in 

services. The Charity operates three “home‑from‑home” centres close to the Mater, St James's and 

St Vincent's Hospitals in Dublin. The Board of ARC now wishes to appoint a dynamic and visionary 

Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) to lead the organisation into its next stage of growth and 

cultural evolution, responding to the increasing and changing needs of people affected by cancer.

THE ROLE

Reporting to the Chairperson and Board of Directors, the CEO will play a pivotal role in shaping 

the strategic direction of the organisation. As CEO, you will be responsible for overseeing 

all aspects of ARC's operations, including strategic leadership, financial management, 

stakeholder engagement, and staff development. You will work closely with the Board to ensure 

strong governance, legal and regulatory compliance, including oversight of the Section 39  

agreement and HSE requirements.

As the public face of ARC, you will champion a client‑led culture, embedding the lived  

experience of people with cancer and their families into service planning and delivery.  

As a vocal advocate you will  represent the organisation to the HSE, government,  

corporate partners, funders, media and the wider community.

THE PERSON

The successful candidate will be an inspirational and visionary leader with a genuine  

commitment to ARC's mission  and  values.  You  possess  significant  senior management  

experience, ideally within a charitable or mission‑driven context, and have a proven track 

record of delivering organisational growth and impact. Your strategic expertise is matched by 

strong commercial acumen and a proven track record in financial management and income generation. 

An understanding of health sector operations, HSE commissioning (inc. Section 39/NCCP), and 

legislation such as the Charities Governance Code and HIQA standards is a distinct advantage. Your 

communication/advocacy skills will be critical in engaging a wide range of stakeholders to 

represent the needs of people affected by cancer.

If you are motivated by the opportunity to lead an organisation that supports people  

through one of the most challenging times in their lives, we invite you to apply for this unique 

leadership role.

To Apply:

Lansdowne Executive Search has been retained by ARC to manage this recruitment process. Further 

information, including details on how to apply, is available on www.arccancersupport.ie If you 

feel you would benefit from a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact:

Seán McDonagh, Partner, Lansdowne Executive Search. Email: sean.mcdonagh@lansdownesearch.ie

For a confidential discussion, please contact Seán at +353 (0)87 796 1062. Closing date for 

applications is Friday 27th March 2026.

Candidates for this role will be sourced through both advertising and executive search processes.

ARC is an equal opportunities employer.