Overview
Monaghan is a relatively small county, strategically located on the Donegal/Derry – Dublin corridor, adjacent to the M1 corridor.
As a border county, it maintains strong connections to Northern Ireland, sharing county borders with Armagh, Fermanagh, and Tyrone along with neighbours Cavan, Louth, and Meath in Ireland. County Monaghan has a population of 65,288. Monaghan has a long and proud tradition of fostering indigenous enterprise and serving as a hub for innovation in business and agriculture at a national level. The county also boasts a rich architectural heritage, distinctive biodiversity, and renowned angling destinations.
Monaghan County Council is the primary unit of Local Government in County Monaghan, delivering a wide range of services aimed at making Monaghan an attractive place to live, work, and visit. These services include housing, transportation, planning, infrastructure, environmental protection, recreation and amenity provision, community development and emergency services. The Council also plays a pivotal role in driving economic development across the county. Its administrative headquarters is located in Monaghan Town. The Council employs 540 core staff and has a revenue budget of €97.6 million for 2026. The Council’s Executive team is led by the Chief Executive and a senior management team composed of five Directors.
Job Summary
Reporting to the Chief Executive, the Director of Services will be expected to fulfil a key leadership role in the Local Authority with responsibility for the delivery of programmes and functions/services of the Local Authority. In addition, the Director of Services provides policy support and advice for members of the Corporate Policy Group, Strategic Policy Committees, the Municipal Districts and the Local Community Development Committee.
In the current economic climate, senior managers are charged with service delivery and change management in an environment of limited resource availability, both human and financial. Delivery of efficient services and value for money is crucial.
Responsibilities
Housing and Homeless Services
Strategic Transportation, Operations, Safety and Traffic Management
Economic Development, Local Enterprise and Tourism
Spatial Planning and Development Management
Environmental Services and Climate Action
Water/Wastewater Services on behalf of Irish Water
Fire and Emergency Services
Community, Social Development and Integration Services
Library, Arts, Recreation, and Cultural Services
Support Services including Human Resources, Financial Management, Corporate Affairs and Governance, Information Systems and Risk Management
A full list of essential requirements is available in the Information Booklet.
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Closing Date: 3pm Thursday 23rd April 2026.
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