CONTRACT:  Permanent, full-time contract, following completion of a 6-month probationary period, with a 35-hour working week. 

SALARY:  The successful candidate can expect to earn in the region of €85,000 - €99,000, commensurate with experience. 

LOCATION: The position will be based in Camden Street, Dublin 2, with occasional travel within Ireland. A hybrid office/home option is available (2 days per week) but would be determined by the requirements of the organisation. 
 

ABOUT THE ORGANISATION 

Age Action is Ireland’s leading advocacy organisation for older people and ageing.   For over three decades, Age Action has worked to build an inclusive and age-positive society where every older person can participate fully and live independently with dignity.  

Ireland’s population is ageing rapidly. Over the coming decade, the number of people aged 65 and over will grow significantly, intensifying challenges across income security, healthcare access, housing, community participation and social inclusion. Addressing these issues requires strong advocacy, sustainable services and credible national leadership.  

Age Action works to influence public policy, challenge ageism and ensure equality and Human Rights for all older people. We recognise that older people are diverse in socio-economic background, gender and gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religious belief, geography and ability. Advancing equality requires acknowledging and responding to that diversity. 

To learn more about the organisation, visit www.ageaction.ie.  
 

THE ROLE 

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Age Action Ireland (Age Action) is responsible for the overall leadership, performance and long-term sustainability of the organisation.  Reporting directly to the Board of Directors, the CEO holds full executive responsibility for operational delivery, regulatory compliance, financial stewardship and organisational culture, while working in close partnership with the Board to shape and deliver Age Action’s strategic direction 

If you are a self-motivated, values driven leader with empathy, vision and passion for the concerns and empowerment of older people, with an inclusive leadership style, a high level of integrity and an ability to identify sensitive issues to achieve positive outcomes, we would love to hear from you.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply for this position, please fill out the linked form to receive the full candidate information pack and application details. Please note that early applications are strongly encouraged. Screening and shortlisting will take place throughout the advertising period.

If you have any questions, please email recruitment@cciexecutivesearch.ie, using Age Action — CEO as the subject of your email, or call us on 01 524 2807.

The recruitment campaign for this position is being managed exclusively on behalf of Age Action by the non-profit specialist recruitment consultancy CCI Executive Search.
 

We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences, and we encourage individuals from underrepresented groups to apply.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to support the participation of individuals with disabilities or other specific needs in both the recruitment process and the workplace. If you require any adjustments during the application or interview process, please let us know by contacting us at recruitment@cciexecutivesearch.ie or on 01 524 2807.

Deadline for applications: 27/03/2026 12:00