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The Glencree Centre for Peace and Reconciliation invite applications for the position of Chief Executive Officer. We are seeking a visionary leader passionate about peace and reconciliation to guide our organization into its next chapter. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in leadership, strategic development, and a commitment to fostering meaningful dialogues and partnerships. If you are driven to make a lasting impact in the field of peacebuilding, we encourage you to apply.

Glencree Centre for Peace and Reconciliation

Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Salary €77,575

Job Description

The Glencree Centre for Peace and Reconciliation is seeking to appoint a Chief Executive Officer. This is a full-time position.

About Us

The Glencree Centre for Peace and Reconciliation was established in 1974 as a response to the Northern Ireland conflict. Located in the remote, beautiful and peaceful Wicklow Mountains, it is the Republic of Ireland’s only peace centre. It is a company limited by guarantee with charitable status. It is located 25km from Dublin City Centre. www.Glencree.ie

Glencree is an independent, non-governmental organisation that works with individuals and groups to transform violent conflict, promote reconciliation, build sustainable peace, encourage healthy relationships, and work towards more inclusive, equitable, and diverse societies.

Since the signing of the Good Friday/Belfast Agreement in 1998, Glencree has worked tirelessly to explore how the complex legacies and traumas of that conflict could best be addressed, reckoned with, and how those affected could be reconciled in the interests of a sustainable peace on the island of Ireland. It has been selected to deliver one of the EU Peace Programmes dealing with the legacy of that conflict.

We have expanded our remit to include work with women in conflict areas, religiously motivated violence, refugees, young Muslims and other affected groups.

Our four current strategic priorities include work towards:

1. Peace and Reconciliation on the Islands of Ireland and Britain.
2. Building of an inclusive society on the island of Ireland that respects and embraces ethnic, faith-based, linguistic, and cultural minorities.
3. Sharing the lessons of the Irish peace process with other countries in conflict.
4. Establishing Glencree as a leading centre for peace and public discourse.

Hospitality has always played a key role in Glencree’s work over the years. Glencree has now become a walkers’ stop along the magnificent Wicklow Way and provides a successful Café service in the Glencree Visitor Centre and Armoury Café which make a significant contribution to the annual funding of the work.

The person appointed as CEO will have a wide range of responsibilities. These include the Glencree Peace Centre, its associated programmes and the Armoury café and Visitors Centre. Working closely with the Board, the person will provide strong and effective leadership and strategic direction to staff, members, volunteers and stakeholders.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Board will adopt a multi-annual strategic plan for Glencree during 2026.  This plan will reflect the changed realities of the three sets of relationships -within Northern Ireland; North -South and East-West – which underpin the Good Friday/Belfast Agreement – and the increased current geopolitical volatility at international level. The CEO will have a leading role, in association within the Glencree staff and working in collaboration with the Board, in delivering on this strategic plan and its constituent annual plans.

• Lead and be responsible for the Centre’s fund-raising activities, including identifying and negotiating sources of funding from donors, foundations and investors (particularly medium-to-long-raising funding opportunities) whilst ensuring that existing funding agreements are fully adhered to and delivered on time.
• Ensure that the policies and strategies of Glencree are continuously monitored and take overall responsibility for Finance, Corporate Governance, Human Resources, Public Affairs, and Commercial Activities.
• Development of relationships and partnerships with key policy makers and investors including Irish government departments (notably the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, the Department of Justice, Home Affairs and Migration, and the Office of Public Works), EU Peace Programme and other related areas.
• Identify areas for growth and expansion including developing new relationships with potential partners and donors aligned with Glencree’s purpose and vision.
• Oversee and monitor the ongoing programmes and activities of Glencree including SEUPB Peace Plus Programme over four years (which began in January 2026) to develop a model for tackling the legacy of the 30 years of violence and conflict in Northern Ireland, working with victims and survivors’ groups and designing a ‘grass roots’ truth and reconciliation process based on this work.
• Engage with and provide relevant reports to the Board and key funders, notably the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade and the SEUPB Peace Plus Programme, and operational reports from key areas of Glencree’s work to the Chairperson and the Board.
• Manage and support Glencree staff and ensure their overall professional development and wellbeing within the organisation.
• Contribute to the development and delivery of Glencree’s international programme which is projected to expand over the coming years.
• Create a culture where Glencree continues to be a fulfilling place to work for staff, volunteers, key stakeholders and programme participants.
• Ensure that all staff and volunteers are fully aware of the Glencree Vision and Strategy as well as demonstrating great values in line with the Vision.
• Ensure that Glencree has an effective profile on social media, broadcasting media and online platforms in Ireland, (North and South) and internationally and be the person who mainly represents Glencree externally in agreement with Chairperson and Board.
• Research and prepare a business plan to develop the Glencree site in County Wicklow, a unique and beautiful resource that has excellent potential for the future – by December 2026.
• Work closely with Glencree’s financial controller and monitor the financial income and expenditure of Glencree on an ongoing basis.
• In conjunction with the Chairperson and Company Secretary, ensuring that the services required for smooth and efficient running of an effective Board and committees are in place; this includes communications and efficient meeting processes, agendas, executive reports and presentations, Board and committee papers and attendance at Board and Committee meetings which may be held outside normal working hours.
• Demonstrate continuous commitment to Glencree’s ideals of building a peaceful, reconciled, inclusive and harmonious society on the island of Ireland and worldwide.
• Monitor and ensure that a robust corporate governance framework continues to remain in place at Glencree and prepare and present quarterly Board reports to Glencree’s Board.

Essential Skills

• Demonstrable experience in leading an organisation at senior management level, using strategy and
• Strong leadership, management and team building of staff in a multifaceted environment.
• Financial expertise and
• Strategic thinking with a creative mindset.
• Significant and successful fund-raising track
• Ability to deliver successful business outcomes in a challenging financial
• A track record in change management with experience in planning and enabling complex change to happen within a multifaceted organization.
• Building a collaborative culture with team, programme partners and stakeholders.
• Understanding of the financial constraints facing a charitable organisation and the associated challenges to the CEO.
• Excellent IT
• A high level of networking skills with policy makers and practitioners where social intelligence and diplomacy are essential qualities.
• Proven competence in formal and informal communications, verbal and written, and particularly in report-writing skills.
• An honours degree/diploma in a relevant subject is desirable.

Key Competencies

Vision and Building Culture

• The CEO will have a vision of how Glencree can develop both as a peace and reconciliation centre and as a space for other relevant activities.
• A demonstrable ability to implement that vision with energy and dynamism with a small staff and limited resources.
• A high level of demonstrable verbal communication skills, particularly to senior policy makers and practitioners in relevant policy areas.

Values

• A proven track record of successful values-led
• Proven ability to motivate and support staff and volunteer development and to engender a spirit of teamwork.
• Proven track record in achieving strategic organisational
• Strong commitment to the ethos of
• Strong commitment to working within an ethos of equality and human

Motivation

• Readiness to work cooperatively and supportively as part of a small dynamic team at the Centre.
• Strong interest in peace and reconciliation issues in Ireland and Northern Ireland and elsewhere.
• Interest in and experience in mediation, dialogue and conflict

Special Factors

• A competent knowledge and understanding of the political context that Glencree operates within.
• Willingness to work out of the Glencree Centre in the Wicklow.
• Willingness to work regular hours on site, while being flexible as required for dedicated events.
• Full driving licence and access to a car insured for business.

Application

Glencree is committed to being an inclusive and equitable workplace. We encourage applications from a diverse range of qualified professionals from North and South of Ireland and from overseas.

To apply please send your CV and covering letter detailing your interest and suitability for the job to recruitment@glencree.ie.

The deadline for applications is Wednesday the 8^th of April 2026 at 5pm. Late applications will not be accepted. Interviews will take place on the week of the 20^th of April 2026.