The National Concert Hall (NCH) has proudly served the Irish public since it opened in 1981. Hosting over 1,000 events annually, the NCH is home to the National Symphony Orchestra, National Symphony Chorus, Cór Linn, and Cór na nÓg, and promotes an exciting Learning and Participation Programme that reaches audiences of all ages across Ireland. We are currently undertaking an ambitious redevelopment to create a vibrant cultural campus in the heart of our capital city - featuring world-class performance spaces, a strong commitment to inclusivity, and the restoration of an iconic building.
THE POSITION
Reporting to the Board, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) will lead the NCH in fulfilling its role as Ireland's National Cultural Institution for Music, through world-class concerts, programmes, and cultural initiatives. The CEO will oversee both long and short-term planning - including a major redevelopment project - ensure strong governance, and drive the ongoing strategic and operational development of the organisation. The successful candidate will also act as a key advocate for the NCH, fostering relationships across cultural, governmental, and philanthropic sectors.
REQUIREMENTS
Candidates should have previous senior leadership and management experience and be able to demonstrate a track record of strategic leadership, team management, and organisational change - ideally within a cultural institution of comparable scale. Core competencies required include strategic thinking, leadership, stakeholder management, subject-matter expertise, performance delivery, and resilience. A strong commitment to the ethos and values of the NCH is essential.
HOW TO APPLY
If you believe that you meet the requirements necessary to take on this important role, please submit a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae via the available 'Apply Option' in strictest confidence, for the attention of Eilish Devine, Practice Leader of our retained executive search partners, Principal Connections - executive search on or before 12 noon on Friday 30th June 2025.
APPLICATION PROCESS
The closing date for receipt of applications is Friday, 13 June 2025, at 12 noon.
The NCH has retained Principal Connections to assist with this important appointment. Candidates will be identified through a combination of public advertisement and executive search.
To apply, please submit a detailed application, including a CV, outlining how you meet the requirements for this exciting role.
Applications should be submitted via the available "apply" button for the attention of Eilish Devine, Practice Leader.
Only applications submitted via the available "apply" button (or the email address provided where print advertisement advertisement) will be considered.
The National Concert Hall is an equal opportunities employer.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Principal Connections is acting as an employment agency and has been retained to manage this important appointment process.
We are committed to a policy of equal opportunity and encourage applications under all nine grounds of the Employment Equality Act.
Candidates for this post will be sourced through both an advertised selection and executive search process.
Please note that any offer of employment will be made subject to satisfactory reference checks as well as any other background checks and/or assessments deemed appropriate to the process.
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