Key Details:

Location: Galway / Sligo

The current vacancy is based in Galway or Sligo.

A panel will also be established from this competition to fill future vacancies that may arise in Cork or Killarney. 

Contract: Part-time (0.80 FTE - 28 hours per week), Specified Purpose Contract*

*The specified purpose is a leave Cover (Approximate end date December/2027)

Salary: €43,071–€64,166 per annum, pro rata (Starting at the first point of the scale)

Closing date: Thursday, 19 November 2026 at 3pm

Application Form: Failte Ireland_Support, Product and Regional Development Wild Atlantic Way (Temporary, part time)_Application Form.docx

Fáilte Ireland invites applications for the position of Support, Product and Regional Development Wild Atlantic Way. Reporting to the Manager, Product and Regional Development Wild Atlantic Way, the successful candidate will provide administrative and operational support to the team, helping to deliver destination development initiatives through effective internal collaboration and engagement with external stakeholders. 

Job Purpose: 

To provide high-quality administrative and operational support to the Product and Regional Development Wild Atlantic Way team, enabling the effective and timely delivery of programme initiatives, destination and experience development plans, stakeholder engagement, product development and cross-functional projects that maximise the region’s potential as a tourism destination. 

Primary Objectives/Key Responsibilities  

Programme and Destination Development Support  

• Support implementation of Product and Regional Development Wild Atlantic Way programme initiatives in line with agreed project plans, timelines and team KPIs. 
• Contribute to the development and implementation of Destination and Experience Development Plans. 
• Support new and existing product development and related communications. 
• Contribute to Product and Regional Development Wild Atlantic Way media and trade familiarisation trips and itineraries. 
• Assist with the coordination and delivery of marketing campaigns (e.g. shoots, content creation, etc) and projects, including taking individual responsibility for managing specific elements of campaigns, collaborating both with the wider team and also under own initiative. 

Stakeholder and Cross-Functional Collaboration  

• Work closely with other Fáilte Ireland divisions to support the delivery of cross-functional projects. 
• Assist in managing relationships and communications with tourism businesses and external stakeholders. 
• Attend trade and stakeholder events and provide timely follow-up arising from meetings, workshops and engagements. 

Meetings, Events and Communications  

• Assist with the organisation, delivery and follow-up of meetings, workshops and events. 
• Provide logistics support, including issuing invitations, arranging venues and room layouts, booking accommodation, organising payments and liaising with invitees. 
• Create and deliver presentations for meetings and events. 
• Record, produce and distribute accurate minutes and agreed follow-up actions. 

Systems, Administration and Governance  

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date information in the Trade Engagement Database (TED) and Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system, including marketing lists. 
• Provide day-to-day administrative support to the local Wild Atlantic Way team. 
• Support the team in reporting on data, learnings and ROI analysis  
• Support the coordination and preparation of content/presentations for projects, marketing and/or internal and external meetings as required. 
• Ensure activities are delivered on time, within budget and in accordance with Fáilte Ireland finance processes. 
• Ensure any third-party procurement is undertaken in line with Fáilte Ireland procurement policy. 

Carry out all other duties as required and participate as a full member of the Product and Regional Development Wild Atlantic Way team by supporting other work and projects as required from time to time. 

Person Specification: 

The successful candidate will be an organised and proactive administrator with strong office-management, marketing, communication and interpersonal skills. They will be able to prioritise competing demands, meet deadlines and work effectively in a busy team environment. They will communicate clearly in writing and orally, collaborate confidently with colleagues and external stakeholders, and demonstrate accuracy and attention to detail when coordinating activities, maintaining systems and preparing materials.

This role requires travel and attendance at a number of national and regional locations and sites each year. The working pattern is Monday to Thursday. The flexibility to work unsociable hours may be required.  

Essential Criteria:

In order to be eligible to apply for this role you must have / demonstrate in your application form the following:

• A minimum of two years’ experience in an administrative and marketing role, including experience working in a busy administrative environment. 
• A professional qualification at a minimum of Level 6 on the QQI Framework in a related discipline. 
• A high level of proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.  
• Experience in budget administration and diary management. 

Desirable Requirements:

• Previous experience in the tourism industry. 
• Experience using CRM systems and internal software packages. 
• Proficiency in the Irish language  

Key Competencies

• Planning & Managing Work 
• Managing Relationships 
• Communicating Effectively 
• Teamwork 

Office Location and Blended Working:

We do not ask for addresses as part of the application process, however it is the responsibility of the candidate to acknowledge the base location of the role. The successful candidate must regularly work from and attend the base office location of the role.

Please note: Remote working from outside the State is not permitted other than in exceptional circumstances. As this role is within the Irish public service, the post-holder must carry out a minimum of 80% of their working time within the State (Republic of Ireland). Candidates who reside in Northern Ireland must be able to meet this requirement.

• This role requires travel, with attendance at a number of national and regional locations / sites on an annual basis.
• The working pattern is Monday to Thursday

Blended working model, with an office location in Galway, Sligo, Cork or Killarney 

The current vacancy is based out of Galway or Sligo  

A panel will also be established from this competition to fill future vacancies that may arise in Cork or Killarney . 

Selection Process:  

Shortlisting will be based on applications and the selection process may involve two competency based interviews. A panel of successful candidates may be formed following the selection process.

Interview Attendance Requirement:  

Candidates must be available to attend an in-person interview at the location and date specified by Fáilte Ireland. Please note that the location of the interview may vary from the base location of the role.

Salary and Benefits

€43,071–€64,166*.

*This role will be filled in line with Public Pay Policy at Point 1 of the relevant Salary Scale unless the successful candidate is appointed from an existing public sector role.

The Annual Leave allowance for this post is 23 days.

Further details on the benefits on offer can be found in the Why Work with Fáilte Ireland? | Fáilte Ireland · Failte Ireland

How to Apply

Conscia will be managing all aspects of the recruitment process on behalf of Fáilte Ireland

On this page, you can click on and download the Application form below:

Application Form: Failte Ireland_Support, Product and Regional Development Wild Atlantic Way (Temporary, part time)_Application Form.docx

Applications for this role are ONLY accepted on submission of a completed Application Form, available to download directly above.

You can also submit your completed Application Form by clicking "Apply for Job". Please note that CVs and Cover Letters should not be submitted. No enquiries or canvassing may be made to Fáilte Ireland.

The closing date for receipt of completed applications is Thursday, 19th November 2026 at 3pm(Irish time). Applications will not be accepted after this deadline. Late applications will be ineligible for consideration. Therefore, it is your responsibility to ensure that you have allowed sufficient time for transmission of your application.

An acknowledgment email will be issued in respect of all applications received (this email will acknowledge receipt and it will not confirm eligibility or otherwise).

If an applicant does not receive an acknowledgement email within two working days of the date of submission, the applicant should contact failte@consciatalent.com to ensure the application has been received.