Project Leader

CODY Youth Diversion Project (YDP)

We have a vacancy at senior management level within our organisation for a Project Leader with responsibility for overseeing the operation, development and growth of our Youth Diversion Project.

The Project Leader is responsible for managing the service and the staff and reports directly to the Chief Executive Officer.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hardworking professional who can operate at strategic and operational levels and has experience leading a team of professionals.

CODY YDP currently has 7 youth justice professionals including family support, early intervention, hard to reach and a special scrambler initiative operating across Cherry Orchard.

Cherry Orchard Equine Centre is a registered charity working with young people and families based in Cherry Orchard Dublin 10 and provides the following services and programmes:

• Cherry Orchard Integrated Youth Service
• CODY Youth Diversion Project
• CODY YDP Scrambler Initiative
• Blue Door – crisis intervention and community development project
• Cherry Orchard Youth Employability Programme
• Cherry Orchard Equestrian Centre
• Cherry Orchard Community Training Centre

The Project Leader will work as part of the senior management team and will work collaboratively with other service managers and the CEO to deliver the strategic goals and objectives of the organisation.

We offer a very competitive remuneration package, flexible working and excellent company benefits. Salary is offered in line with CDYS Project Leader scale.

For more information see the attached job description overview or get in touch directly.

Closing date for applications is Monday 29th April at 5pm.

Application is by CV and detailed covering letter to jobs@cherryorchard.ie

This position is kindly funded by the Department of Justice and is subject to ongoing funding.

Further information and any queries can be sent directly in confidence to: Mark Mellotte, Chief Executive Officer, mark@cherryorchard.ie, 085-8053108