Social Farming Regional Coordinator

Details

Job Type
Other
Employer
Leitrim Development Company
Region
Westmeath
Hours
Position
Closes:
Leitrim Development Company wishes to recruit a Social Farming Regional Coordinator.  Social Farming is the practice of offering ordinary activity on family farms as a form of social support. The post covers the counties Longford Westmeath Offaly Laois Kildare & Wicklow and the person would ideally be based in one of these counties.

Social Farming Regional Coordinator

You will be working with many stakeholders including farmers, participants, health and social care organisations & others to coordinate all aspects of activity.

The role would suit someone with experience in health & Social care, the farming sector and/or rural development, with plenty of energy and enthusiasm and an interest in making a difference!

Skills & Requirements: - The following are considered essential to fulfil the role of Regional Coordinator:

  • Third Level qualification and/or some project management experience in health & social care / rural and community development / social inclusion.
  • A strong understanding of and commitment to inclusion and equality.
  • Ability to work outside of normal office hours on occasions and travel across the region (South Midlands / East) frequently (travel expenses at the appropriate rate will be paid in respect of travel necessarily performed in the discharge of duty).
  • Full clean driving licence with own transport.
  • Hours per week: 35 hours/week
  • Base: Drumshanbo, Co Leitrim (significant work across the South Midlands region & Remote work)
Application Details

For Full job spec. incl. T's & C's – email sofihr@ldco.ie

To Apply- Cover letter and CV 

Applications to: Email - sofihr@ldco.ie OR by Post - Helen Doherty, Leitrim Development Company, Church St., Drumshanbo, Co Leitrim. 

Closing Date:  5pm Thursday 5th September, Shortlisting may apply. 

Interviews - TUESDAY 9th September 2025. 

Garda Vetting is required for the successful candidate

Leitrim Integrated Development Company CLG is an equal opportunities employer.