Vacancies: Three roles - Archdiocese of Dublin

Faith Development Co-ordinator for Youth and Young Adult Ministries – North Side

The purpose of the role is:

To develop an integrated approach to the development of youth and young adult ministries informed by the vision of Christus Vivit in the North Side of the Archdiocese.
To develop a Youth Ministry Leadership programme based on new practices arising from Christus Vivit.
To recruit and support new Youth Ministry Leaders in the North Side of the Archdiocese.

Applications should be made by email to afitzpatrick@adarehrm.ie.

Twin Pillar Strategy & Mission Lead

St Mary’s Cathedral is seeking an energetic and creative person with a proven capacity for delivery and impact to provide strategic leadership for a transformative initiative at the heart of Dublin. This is a three-year fixed-term contract established to support the implementation of the Twin Pillar Strategy.

Centred on the Twin Pillars of St Mary’s Cathedral and St Andrew’s Church, Westland Row, the Strategy aims to engage in fresh and creative ways with the people and life of the city through presence, invitation, outreach and encounter. It forms part of the wider pastoral renewal of the Archdiocese, engaging with Building Hope, synodality, and other diocesan initiatives.

The Twin Pillars initiative was established by Archbishop Dermot Farrell on the Feast of St Kevin at St Mary’s Pro-Cathedral on 3 June 2024. The Strategy can be accessed here.

The successful candidate will have a proven track record of innovation, leadership, project or programme management and collaborative working, together with demonstrated ability to manage change and give effect to an ambitious vision through clear priorities and practical plans.

Bishop Paul Dempsey, Auxiliary Bishop of Dublin, who is leading the Twin Pillar project, described this role as “a rare opportunity to shape the future of the Church at the very heart of Dublin”.

“This is a role for someone with vision, energy and imagination,” said Bishop Dempsey. “It’s about making these two great parishes places of welcome, encounter and engagement, and reaching out to people who may have little or no current connection with parish life. The successful candidate will have real scope to discern the most effective ways to reach, welcome and teach, and to build something genuinely new alongside clergy, staff and volunteers who share that ambition.”

An early priority in this role will be the development of a three-year business plan for approval, followed by leadership of its implementation to achieve agreed strategic objectives and outcomes.

They will have excellent communication skills and the ability to engage effectively with a wide range of people and organisations, including civic, cultural, educational and community partners. They will also understand the role of communications and digital engagement in supporting mission and public engagement.

The successful candidate will have a unique opportunity to shape and further develop the role, supporting the delivery of the organisation’s evolving strategic priorities.

The successful candidate will demonstrate an understanding of, and commitment to, the vision and mission of the Twin Pillar Strategy and the wider pastoral renewal of the Archdiocese and will be comfortable with the flexibility required in a role of this nature.

The successful candidate must have and maintain the legal right to work in Ireland for the duration of the three-year fixed-term contract.

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Please forward your letter of application and a copy of your curriculum vitae to Alana Fitzpatrick at afitzpatrick@adarehrm.ie by 5pm on Monday, 16th November 2026.

Post Primary Diocesan Advisor

The Diocesan Advisor, reporting to the Episcopal Vicar for Education, supports religious education (RE) in post-primary schools. This work involves liaising and working with school principals, teachers, chaplains and Diocesan Agencies and dealing with any queries/problems while keeping the Episcopal Vicar informed of issues that arise at post-primary level.

This is a Fixed Term contract that will run from 1st September 2026 – 31st August 2027.

The working year is 4 days per week from 1 September 2026 to the 31 August of the following year. The working day is the same as the school day for post-primary schools. Flexibility regarding working hours is required as there may be occasions for evening, night-time, and weekend meetings.

The Diocesan Advisor is required to have a full Irish driving licence and his/her own car. Travel to and from schools is the responsibility of the Diocesan Advisor. Travel expenses are paid in accordance with the Diocesan travel policy.

About the Education Secretariat

The Education Secretariat is a support and advisory service to Boards of Management of schools by:

Training boards of managements
Promoting and monitoring religious education at primary and post-primary levels
Providing in-service training in the teaching of religious education for principals and teachers
Providing religious education resources to schools

About the Role

The Diocesan Advisor supports religious education and faith formation in post primary schools through:

Promote and support high-quality Religious Education through policy development, best practice guidance, and effective curriculum planning.
Build and maintain strong relationships with school leaders, teachers, chaplains, trustees, and education stakeholders.
Conduct regular school visits to provide guidance, support, and encouragement to Religious Education teams.
Coordinate and deliver professional development, training, and support programmes for Religious Education personnel.
Develop, review, and recommend Religious Education resources and teaching materials.
Produce and distribute Religious Education communications and updates for teachers and chaplains.
Foster collaboration between schools, parishes, families, and diocesan services to support faith development and religious education.

Requirements of the Role

In order to succeed in this role, the candidate will:

Have a Post-primary Degree in Education. A Master’s Degree in Education is desirable.
Be registered as a current member of the Teaching Council of Ireland.
Have the ability to work as part of a team and work collaboratively with others.
Have a full driver’s licence and the use of a car.
Possess excellent interpersonal skills with an ability to deal with sensitive situations.
Have excellent organisational skills with up-to-date IT skills.

Applications:

Candidates should make their application for this role by submitting a curriculum vitae and covering letter stating clearly how the requirements set out above are met.

Applications should be made by email to afitzpatrick@adarehrm.ie.

We will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis and therefore encourage interested candidates to submit their application as early as possible.