SALARY:  €85,000–€95,000 commensurate with experience 

LOCATION: Dublin D02 office based for a minimum 3 days per week with expected flexibility based on the senior nature of the role 

CONTRACT: Full-time, permanent  

Background  

Social Entrepreneurs Ireland (SEI) is the home of social entrepreneurship in Ireland and a leading not-for-profit organisation dedicated to accelerating social change by identifying and supporting people with innovative solutions to Ireland’s most pressing social challenges.  

Founded in 2004, Social Entrepreneurs Ireland has supported over 660 social entrepreneurs over the last two decades and created a community of leaders tackling Ireland’s biggest social issues.  This includes individuals working to address mental health, homelessness, education, the environment and more, helping them transform ideas into impactful, scalable initiatives. SEI harnesses the collective power of people, offering programmes, direct funding, and access to a vibrant community of alumni, funders, and sector leaders to drive lasting change.  SEI is now entering an exciting phase of growth and is seeking a CEO to lead the organisation’s mission with energy and conviction.   
 

The Role 

Reporting to an experienced Board of Directors, the CEO will work closely with an ambitious, and expert senior leadership team to implement and further develop the organisation’s strategic plan whilst managing risk, maintaining best practice governance and cultivating key relationships with key supporters including trusts and foundations, high net worth individuals, business leaders and successful entrepreneurs. As the public face of the organisation, the CEO will be lead spokesperson and advocate for the organisation, representing not just SEI but also communicating and sharing the importance and impact of social entrepreneurs in Ireland. 

The ideal candidate will bring significant leadership experience, preferably in the not-for-profit sector, a sound understanding of social enterprise, expertise in governance and strategic planning, and a proven capability in funding, financial management and operational leadership.  Excellent communication, relationship-building skills, and a commitment to SEI’s mission are essential and an existing network of corporate and philanthropic contacts would be a distinct advantage. 

If you are an authentic, visionary and impact-driven leader with an entrepreneurial mindset and a track record in steering organisations to success, we'd love to hear from you.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply for this position, please fill out this 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 Social Entrepreneurs Ireland (SEI) — 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 Social Entrepreneurs Ireland (SEI) 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: 10/04/2026 12:00