Director, Grade 4 - FET Capital Funding Projects, Delivery & Governance (3 year Fixed Term Contract) ref no:653
SOLAS, the Further Education and Training Authority of Ireland, was established on 27 October 2013 and its mission is to fund, co-ordinate and monitor a range of Further Education and Training (FET) provisions that is responsive to the needs of learners and employers. It is an agency of the recently formed Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science. SOLAS works in close collaboration with Education and Training Boards (ETBs) across Ireland on provision of high-quality further education and training, equipping learners with relevant skills and knowledge, and providing a pipeline of talent into employment and to the Irish economy and society.
At SOLAS, we put the learner, employers and communities, which FET serves, at the heart of everything we do. Working with sister agencies, SOLAS leads actions in key policy and strategy documents including the most recent Further Education and Training (FET) Strategy 2026 – 2030, the evaluation of the Green Skills Strategy , the National Skills Strategy 2025 and the People Strategy 2020-2024 and others.
SOLAS is seeking to recruit a Director of Capital Projects Funding, Delivery and Governance to lead the assessment, funding, delivery and governance of Further Education and Training capital projects, working in partnership with the sixteen Education and Training Boards, the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science and the Grangegorman Development Agency.
The Director will provide strategic leadership across the full capital project lifecycle, from the initial assessment of funding proposals through appraisal, approval, procurement and delivery to post-completion review. The postholder will make recommendations and decisions, as appropriate, on project selection and decision-gate approvals in line with the Infrastructure Guidelines, while recognising the statutory functions of ETBs and their Chief Executives as accountable officers.
The role will oversee a diverse portfolio including FET college major capital projects, the Strategic Infrastructure Upgrade Programme, apprenticeship capital, the emergency health and safety programme of work, the minor works programme, along with devolved capital programmes.
This is a senior Director-level role requiring strong governance, commercial judgement, programme leadership and stakeholder and relationship management. The successful candidate will provide the Chief Executive Officer and Executive Leadership Team with clear assurance on delivery, expenditure, risk, compliance, quality, value for money and decisions required.
The successful candidate will be a key member of the senior leadership team, contributing to the mission and strategic direction of SOLAS and supporting the effective delivery of capital investment across the FET sector.
This is a temporary 3 year position for which the salary scale ranges from €108,152 to €133,775 per annum (inclusive of two long service increments) for a 35-hour week. Starting pay will be at the minimum point of the scale as per Government Circular E100/8/82. Exceptional circumstances may apply for candidates with current service in the Civil/Public service.
SOLAS offers an excellent benefit package including a contributory pension scheme and the opportunity for further training and development.
Applications, using the SOLAS Application Form, quoting reference number 653, should be e-mailed to recruitment@solas.ie. Please complete the application form as specified. CVs will not be accepted.
The closing date is 12pm, Monday, 02 November 2026 at 12.00pm (Noon)
SOLAS, Castleforbes Road, Dublin 1 D01 A8N0 is the base location for this post. A Blended Working policy is in place, and an arrangement is available to request with this role, a minimum requirement of 2 days per week in the office (Castleforbes House, Dublin 1). One of the days being the SOLAS Anchor Day - Wednesday.
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Please note that as a public sector employee, you must reside in the Irish jurisdiction to avail of blended working, and in accordance with Department Public Expenditure and Reform (DPENDR) requirements, you must be available to attend in person if and when required.
SOLAS is an equal opportunity employer. SOLAS welcomes people with diverse and underrepresented backgrounds to apply. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process, please reach out to us on recruitment@solas.ie. Canvassing will disqualify.