Chief Executive Officer in Dublin

About the Role

Established in 1917, Leopardstown Park Hospital, located in the picturesque suburb of Foxrock in South County Dublin, has a unique heritage with a proud tradition of caring for ex-service personnel. With over 100 resident beds and 300 daycare clients per week, the hospital is a public voluntary hospital run by the Leopardstown Park Hospital Board and regulated by HIQA. It provides specialist older persons’ services, including residential care, rehabilitation, respite, day services, and supported living.

Due to the retirement of the current post holder, Leopardstown Park Hospital is seeking to recruit a dynamic, innovative and values-driven leader to take up the position of Chief Executive and lead the organisation into its next chapter. This is an important opportunity to shape the future direction of the Hospital, build on its proud tradition of care and service, and support continued excellence, innovation and person-centred care for older people.

Details

Location: Dublin, Ireland

Contract type: Full time

Salary: Negotiable

Closing date: September 4, 2026 3:00 PM

Requirements

Core Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Drive the strategic plan to evolve LPH Older Person residential care facility.
• Executive & Operational Management: Lead a multidisciplinary leadership team across Finance, Human Resources, Medical, Nursing, Health and Social Care Professionals, Facilities Management, Procurement and Support Services while ensuring strict budgetary control.
• Governance & Compliance: Maintain full compliance with statutory obligations, HIQA standards, Food Safety Regulations, HSA, and act as the representative and Registered Provider for the designated centre.
• Relationship & Stakeholder Management: Build and nurture internal and external partnerships with other state agencies, voluntary sector, and academic institutions.

Core Requirements

• Transformational Leadership: Proven track record at a senior executive level within healthcare or large complex organisations.
• Communication Skills: Strong influencing, negotiating, and relationship-building capabilities with external agencies.
• Governance Knowledge: Deep understanding of public health service structures, clinical governance, and strategic resource allocation.

Core Educational and Professional Criteria

• Undergraduate Degree: A relevant third-level degree (level 8 or equivalent).
• Postgraduate Qualification: A post-graduate degree or professional qualification in healthcare administration, hospital management, business leadership, or a related executive discipline is strongly preferred.
• Experience in Lieu/Addition: Candidates must also demonstrate a sound background in the health services sector alongside at least five years of senior management experience within a medium-to-large complex public or private organisation

Personal Requirements

• A Professional/Third Level qualification in a relevant field with a minimum of 5 years working at senior level.
• Excellent leadership skills with strong emphasis on achieving results and implementing change management programmes in a similar environment.
• An ability to deal with and grasp the challenges and opportunities facing the Health/Public Sector and to manage multiple competing priorities.
• Display an ability to think and act strategically, and to communicate with and influence at senior levels with our internal and external stakeholders across the public sector and within industry.
• Must be value driven, with a passion for public service and a clear appreciation of the benefits of collaboration.
• Understanding and awareness of the Code of Practice for the Governance of State Bodies and its importance in today's environment.
• Sound understanding of management development and capability building across the organisation.
• Excellent financial management and project management skills, and experience of managing a large range of multi-functional activities in a similar environment.
• Previous work experience in a similar healthcare environment is desirable but not essential.

How to Apply

Closing date: September 4, 2026 3:00 PM