The Census Regional Supervisor role with Census Ireland offers a unique opportunity to lead a large-scale national operation as part of Census 2027. This position plays a critical role in ensuring accurate data collection across your assigned region while managing and supporting field teams to deliver a successful census.
Job Overview
As a Census Regional Supervisor in Ireland, you will oversee the delivery of Census 2027 within a designated region, managing a team of 10–13 Census Field Supervisors. Reporting to a Census Liaison Officer, you will ensure operational excellence, team performance, and timely completion of census activities. This is a remote-based role with significant leadership responsibility and national impact.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and support a team of 10–13 Census Field Supervisors across your region
- Ensure the successful planning and delivery of Census 2027 operations
- Monitor performance and provide guidance to field teams to achieve targets
- Coordinate regional census activities and resolve operational challenges
- Maintain accurate reporting and communication with Census Liaison Officers
- Ensure compliance with census procedures, timelines, and data quality standards
- Support recruitment, onboarding, and training of field personnel where required
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Strong leadership and team management experience
- Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Experience in field operations, project management, or supervisory roles (desirable)
- Competence in remote working and digital communication tools
- Full eligibility to work in Ireland
Salary, Benefits & Working Hours
This Census Regional Supervisor role offers an annual equivalent salary of €38,419, paid on a pro-rata basis for the contract duration. The contract runs from 19 October 2026 to 18 June 2027. You will work remotely from home, providing flexibility while contributing to a major national project. This role offers valuable leadership experience within a high-impact public sector initiative.
Location & Employer Information
This role is based remotely across Ireland, with responsibilities aligned to a specific census region. Census Ireland, part of the national statistical system, delivers one of the most important data collection exercises in the country. Working as a Census Regional Supervisor means contributing directly to national planning, policy development, and public services through accurate population data collection.
Application Details
Applications for the Census Regional Supervisor Ireland role are now open. A single recruitment competition applies to both Census Liaison Officer and Census Regional Supervisor positions. Candidates may apply for one or both roles. Following shortlisting and interview, successful candidates will be placed on a panel, with appointments made based on ranking and regional allocation.
Last Day to Apply: 31 May 2026 at 11:59 PM
