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Chief Executive Officer at Parentline

Company
Parentline
Position
Chief Executive Officer
City
Dublin
Country
Ireland
Expiry Date
03 Jul 2026
Salary
N/A
Posted by
Aileen Hickie
Posted on
08 Jun 2026
Categories

About The Role

Parentline, Ireland's national helpline for parents, is seeking a new CEO to lead the organisation into its next chapter. This is a hands-on, wide-ranging role with real autonomy, where you will be the public face, operational lead and strategic driver of a national charity, ensuring that no parent in Ireland feels alone or unsupported.

Working closely with a supportive and engaged Board, you will lead a high-impact team including over 60 dedicated volunteers, overseeing service delivery, volunteer management, fundraising and communications.

A true people person, the ideal candidate will be a warm and values-driven leader who is passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of parents and families across Ireland.

For more information, please download a detailed candidate briefing document here.

About Parentline

Parentline is Ireland's national helpline for parents, guardians and carers. For 43 years it has provided free, confidential and non-judgemental support to parents navigating every aspect of raising children. In that time, it has supported over 160,000 parents across Ireland.

Along with the Helpline, Parentline offers a suite of targeted support programmes including the Non-Violent Resistance Programme (NVR) for families experiencing child to parent violence, the Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions Programme (SPACE) for families dealing with childhood anxiety and Parents Plus parenting courses.

For more information, please visit www.parentline.ie

How To Apply

2into3 are managing the search and selection process for this position on an exclusive retained basis. Please contact Orla Dolan, Consultant – Talent for confidential enquiries in relation to this role at orla.dolan@2into3.com / +353 86 792 4696. Please note this role is offered on a 32-hour per week contract.

The closing date for applications is Friday 3rd July 2026. To apply, please send your CV (2 pages max) and Cover Letter outlining how your experience aligns with the requirements of the role to orla.dolan@2into3.com.

 



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