National SPCA Education Manager
Role Description:
The Education Manager will play a pivotal role in advancing the mission of the National SPCA around Ireland.
Community Education & Outreach – Spearheading public education campaigns and outreach programs to raise awareness, promote animal welfare, and foster responsible pet ownership in local communities around Ireland.
This is a strategic and hands-on role that requires a passion for education and development, strong communication skills, and a deep commitment to animal welfare.
Duties:
Community Education and Outreach
- Develop and deliver engaging educational sessions and resources for schools, youth groups, community centres, and the general public with inclusivity at its core.
- Create accessible and age-appropriate content to promote animal welfare, responsible pet ownership and the work of the National SPCA.
- Take ownership of our kids Camps.
- Represent the charity at community events, school visits, workshops and public talks.
- Build and maintain partnerships with schools, local authorities, community groups and other stakeholders.
- Co-ordinate volunteers or education ambassadors to support outreach work.
- Work with the communications team to support awareness campaigns and ensure consistent messaging.
- Collect feedback and monitor the impact of outreach and education initiatives.
Strategic and Organisational Contribution
- Act as the organisation’s lead on learning, development and public education.
- Contribute to the National SPCA’s strategic planning and organisational development.
- Promote diversity and inclusion in all learning and outreach activities.
- Prepare reports, impact summaries and recommendations for senior management.
- Keep up to date with best practice in training, community engagement and animal welfare education.
Management
· Provide effective line management and support to staff and volunteers, ensuring high performance, clear communication, and a positive team culture.
· Lead and coordinate the delivery of our Special Education Programme, Work Experience placements and Transition Year student engagement, ensuring meaningful, well‑structured learning experiences.
· Take full ownership of planning, organising, and delivering all Camps, including programme design, staffing, logistics, and participant experience.
· Develop and maintain high‑quality digital education resources, ensuring content is engaging, accessible, and aligned with organisational goals.
Experience:
- Experience in Learning and Development, Educational Programming, or Community Outreach. (Experience in nonprofit or animal welfare sector is an advantage)
- Experience designing and delivering training programs (in-person, digitally and blended).
- Proven track record managing education-related projects and aligning them with organisational goals.
- Experience working with senior leadership in strategic planning or organisational development to translate goals into educational and outreach initiatives.
Skills:
- Strategic planning and analysis: Ability to assess training needs, design programs, and ensure alignment with organisational goals.
- Experience with Stakeholder Management.
- Evaluation and impact measurement: Ability to assess the success of educational and outreach initiatives and use data to make improvements.
Desirable:
- Public speaking experience: Comfortable representing the organisation at workshops and training.
- Knowledge of best practices in animal welfare education: Keeping up with trends and innovations in animal welfare and community engagement.
- Degree in a related field is advantageous.
- Additional certifications or professional development in learning and development a plus.
Requirements:
· Must have your own car and full Irish Drivers License.
Working Hours:
· Permanent, Full Time Role – 9am-5pm Monday to Friday
Benefits:
· Bring your pets to work policy
· Learning and Development Opportunities
· Staff discounts
· Health Insurance
Application Process:
Please apply including a CV and cover letter to recruitment@dspca.ie Ref: National SPCA Education and Development Manager
Application closing date: 04/05/2026
