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Mental Health Ireland is a national voluntary organisation, working in partnership with local Mental Health Associations, HSE, and communities.  Founded in 1966, our focus has been on promoting Positive Mental Health and Wellbeing and Living Life Well for people with lived and living experience of mental health challenges. Mental Health Ireland is the longest established national mental health charity in Ireland and throughout our history we and the Mental Health Associations have played a central role in reshaping how the public understand mental health issues. In our strategic plan we describe the next steps we will take to advance greater public understanding, empathy and support for people with lived and living experience of mental health challenges.

As an employee of Mental Health Ireland, the Regional Exercise Effect Coordinator will hold overall responsibility for the line management and employee support of all staff working into the Exercise Effect programmes in both the North Dublin CAMHS services and South East Adult Mental Health Services. The role will also involve coordination of schedules to support the delivery of the exercise programmes in both areas. The Coordinator will represent Mental Health Ireland and the Exercise Effect Programme on local or regional advisory committees and oversight groups for both regions as required and will perform administrative duties that support the sustainability and outcomes of the programmes.  The successful candidate will be required to successfully organise and manage a caseload and work as part of a multi-disciplinary team. They must be capable of line managing all Exercise Effect Practitioners while maintaining relationships with all key stakeholders. The Regional Exercise Effect Coordinator must be prepared to work some evenings/weekends if required.

This role is a partnership role supported by partners in HSE Health and Wellbeing and HSE Mental Health Service in HSE Dublin and Northeast and HSE Dublin and South East.

The successful candidate will have a minimum of 2 years’ experience working as a line manager, with experience in relevant mental health and/or related community/voluntary sectors as a clear advantage.

You will be required to have: (Essential Requirements)

• Minimum 2 years’ experience as a line manager or leadership role and at least 2 years’ experience in a relevant field.
• NFQ Level 8 qualification in HR, management, health, community or social care, or a Level 8 qualification in an exercise/health-related field focused on physical activity and special populations.
• Experience working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of whole health, the role of physical activity in mental wellbeing, coordinated multidisciplinary care and the recovery approach in mental health and addiction, including current policy context.
• Knowledge of the health and social policy environment in which Mental Health Ireland operates, with commitment to its mission, values and strategy.
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build effective relationships and promote teamwork.
• Highly motivated, self-directed and innovative, with the ability to work on own initiative and achieve operational goals.
• Strong administrative, organisational, record-keeping and ICT skills, including proficiency in PowerPoint, Word and Publisher.
• Commitment to the highest standards of ethics, accountability and confidentiality, with the ability to manage sensitive information professionally.

The following experience is a distinct advantage

• A relevant exercise qualification (REPS level 3 or international equivalent).
• Understanding of co-production in practice.
• Previous experience working and dealing with section 39 pay and conditions.
• Experience of working with children and/or adolescents and adults.
• An understanding of commonly encountered mental health issues, the mental health services, structures and management.
• Understanding of clinical exercise prescription, behaviour change approaches (e.g. Motivational Interviewing) and First Aid Training.
• Experience supporting and developing projects and initiatives that promote mental health and wellbeing.

How to apply:

To apply for this position, please submit a cover letter setting out your reasons for applying for the position along with your Curriculum Vitae to recruitment@mentalhealthireland.ie

Closing date for applications is 12 noon on 18^th March 2026.  Applications received outside this time will not be considered.  Shortlisting will be carried out based on the information received in your CV and letter of application. Interviews will be held on week commencing 30^th March 2026.

For informal enquiries, please contact our Operations, Governance, and Compliance Manager, Maria Walsh 087 4277497. Please ensure to include the relevant Job Reference Number 2026-009 in your letter of application and CV.                              

Mental Health Ireland is a national voluntary organisation, working in partnership with local Mental Health Associations, HSE, and communities.  Founded in 1966, our focus has been on promoting Positive Mental Health and Wellbeing and Living Life Well for people with lived experience of mental health challenges.

Mental Health Ireland is the longest established national mental health charity in Ireland and throughout our history we and the Mental Health Associations have played a central role in reshaping how the public understand mental health issues. In our strategic plan we describe the next steps we will take to advance greater public understanding, empathy and support for people with lived experience of mental health challenges.

Working as part of the Operations and HR team the HR executive for this position will work a 2.5 days per week taking on all aspects of human resource administration for our teams in the West and Northwest. This essential role will adopt people and culture strategies for the support and development of Mental Health Ireland staff in this region and be involved in all HR matters throughout all stages of an employment lifecycle from recruitment, onboarding, contract management, grievance, performance management and offboarding.

The applicant must have the necessary experience and capacity for lone working and to work on their own initiative. The successful candidate will have a minimum of 3 years’ experience working in a HR function, with experience in a relevant mental health and related community/voluntary sector as a clear advantage.

You will be required to have: (Essential Requirements)

• Proven experience in Human Resources (minimum 3 years).
• A recognised third level qualification in Human Resources / Organisational Psychology or equivalent (NFQ Level 8).
• Evidence of CIPD qualified.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate clearly with a range of different stakeholders.
• Ability to deal with confidential and/or sensitive information in an appropriate professional manner.
• A demonstrable understanding and knowledge of employment legislation and best practice standards.
• Provide excellent communication, both written and verbal.
• Promote a culture of teamwork through building effective relationships.
• Provision of advice and guidance to line managers in relation to HR matters.
• Provide guidance on performance management and people development.
• Assist in the development/review of an appropriate suite of best practices, processes, policies and procedures which are in line with current employment legislation and best practice.
• Understanding the benefits, challenges and support required of roles that require lived experience and are peer led.
• A proven track record of working in a team environment
• Commitment to the mission values & strategy of Mental Health Ireland.
• Knowledge of the health and social policy context in which Mental Health Ireland operates.
• Strong administration and organisational skills with a focus on record keeping.
• Excellent organisational and ICT skills (Information Communication Technology).
• A high level of motivation, experience and capacity for lone working and working on one’s own
• To have their own car, a clean driving licence and indemnify Mental Health Ireland on their Insurance policy in line with revenue requirements

How to apply:

To apply for this position, please submit a cover letter setting out your reasons for applying for the position along with your Curriculum Vitae to recruitment@mentalhealthireland.ie

Closing date for applications is 17^th March 2026 @ 5pm. Applications received outside this time will not be accepted. Applications received outside this time with not be considered.  Shortlisting will be carried out based on the information received in your CV and letter of application. Interviews will be held on week commencing 23^rd March 2026. For informal enquiries, please contact our Maria Walsh-Healy, Operations, Governance and Compliance Manager on 087 4277497

Please ensure to include the relevant Job Reference Number 2025-023 in your letter of application and CV.