Executive Director

Organisation: Community Resources Network Ireland

Salary: €€50,000-60,000; Full time (35 hours per week)

Contract: 12 months fixed term, subject to review and funding

Region: Dublin based with national travel required

Role Overview

The Executive Director will play a central role in leading CRNI, ensuring the organisation is well-managed, well-represented, and positioned to influence the circular economy agenda. This involves overseeing strategy, governance, finances, staff and reporting, while also promoting CRNI and its members nationally and internationally. The role requires building strong partnerships, advocating for policies that support reuse, repair and social enterprise, and driving sector innovation through research and projects. Working closely with the Board, members, funders and partners, the Executive Director will ensure CRNI continues to grow, deliver impact, and serve as a strong collective voice for the sector.

Closing date

11:59pm, Friday 5th September 2025

To Apply

To apply for this role, please send your CV and cover letter outlining your suitability for the post to info@crni.ie. Late applications will not be considered.

About Community Resources Network Ireland

CRNI is Ireland's membership network of community based reuse, repair and recycling organisations. Since 2010, our diverse membership has facilitated transformative and empowering changes in their communities, embraced Circular Economy principles and implemented sustainable practices. Our mission is to provide a range of practical supports to our members, and to promote community-based, sustainable management of reusable resources to tackle Ireland’s growing waste problem. Our vision is for an Ireland where the word ‘waste’ doesn’t exist and where communities benefit equally from the social, environmental and economic value of reusable resources. We are guided by the values of social inclusion, respect, collaboration and credibility.