West Cork Beacon (WCB) is seeking a new CEO to lead the further growth and development of the organisation, as the current CEO will be retiring.

Based in Bantry, West Cork, WCB offers a West Cork-wide confidential listening and information service and a wide range of practical and emotional supports to women and their children living in, or having left, an abusive relationship. Since 2023, WCB also offers a sexual violence service, for women and men, who have experienced sexual assault, rape or childhood sexual abuse.

West Cork Beacon applies a feminist analysis of gender-based violence, recognising that domestic and sexual violence are both consequences and reinforcements of gender inequality. 

For more information visit www.westcorkbeacon.ie 

The role of the Chief Executive Officer is to provide leadership and strategic and operational management of West Cork Beacon in line with relevant regulatory requirements and the strategic, policy and accountability requirements as set out by the Board of Management. 

The CEO is accountable to the Board of Management of West Cork Beacon and will report to the Chairperson of the Board.

This is a full-time (39 hours pw) post. However, a part-time arrangement could be considered.