Head of People & Engagement

The Organisation:

The Grangegorman Development Agency (GDA) is a statutory agency established in 2006 by the Irish Government under the Grangegorman Development Agency Act 2005 to undertake one of the largest regeneration and urban design projects within the city core for many decades. The GDA’s mission is to transform Grangegorman into a vibrant community that encompasses a world-class, integrated and inclusive education, health, and community campus.

To support this, the GDA is recruiting a Head of People & Talent.

The Role

The Head of People & Engagement will lead the development and implementation of human resources strategies and employee engagement initiatives, to foster a positive workplace culture. They will also manage and lead the communications function, and the delivery of societal engagement and cultural projects such as public art and histories. This role is critical in ensuring that the GDA remains an inclusive, high-performing organisation while delivering on its mission to create a vibrant urban quarter.

Reporting to the CEO/CFO, the Head of People & Engagement will be a key member of the senior staff.

Qualification & Experience

• A third-level qualification (Level 8 / equivalent or higher) in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, Organisational Development, Communications or a related field.
• At least 5-7 years of experience in Senior HR / Organisational Leadership or related role
• Strong knowledge of Irish employment law, public sector HR and other policies related to the role, as well as governance frameworks.
• Proven experience in designing and implementing HR and other strategies, policies, and engagement initiatives related to the role that deliver measurable results.
• Professional membership in a relevant HR or other body relevant to the role (e.g. CIPD)
• Experience in community engagement or stakeholder management in an urban regeneration context is an advantage.
• Familiarity with public sector governance frameworks or sustainability strategies.
• Demonstrated ability to manage diverse teams effectively while fostering collaboration

Application and Further Information

Steering Point will be managing all aspects of this recruitment process on behalf of Grangegorman Development Agency.

For further information on this Head of People & Engagement and to request a Candidate Information Pack, please email gda@steeringpoint.ie

Applicants should send a CV and cover letter to the above email.

The closing date for applications is Friday May 23rd, 2025, at 5pm