Job Vacancy: National SPCA Education Manager

Role Description:

The Education Manager will play a pivotal role in advancing the mission of the National SPCA around Ireland.

Community Education & Outreach – Spearheading public education campaigns and outreach programs to raise awareness, promote animal welfare, and foster responsible pet ownership in local communities around Ireland.

This is a strategic and hands-on role that requires a passion for education and development, strong communication skills, and a deep commitment to animal welfare.

Duties:

Community Education and Outreach

Develop and deliver engaging educational sessions and resources for schools, youth groups, community centres, and the general public with inclusivity at its core.
Create accessible and age-appropriate content to promote animal welfare, responsible pet ownership and the work of the National SPCA.
Take ownership of our kids Camps.
Represent the charity at community events, school visits, workshops and public talks.
Build and maintain partnerships with schools, local authorities, community groups and other stakeholders.
Co-ordinate volunteers or education ambassadors to support outreach work.
Work with the communications team to support awareness campaigns and ensure consistent messaging.
Collect feedback and monitor the impact of outreach and education initiatives.

Strategic and Organisational Contribution

Act as the organisation’s lead on learning, development and public education.
Contribute to the National SPCA’s strategic planning and organisational development.
Promote diversity and inclusion in all learning and outreach activities.
Prepare reports, impact summaries and recommendations for senior management.
Keep up to date with best practice in training, community engagement and animal welfare education.

Management

Provide effective line management and support to staff and volunteers, ensuring high performance, clear communication, and a positive team culture.
Lead and coordinate the delivery of our Special Education Programme, Work Experience placements and Transition Year student engagement, ensuring meaningful, well‑structured learning experiences.
Take full ownership of planning, organising, and delivering all Camps, including programme design, staffing, logistics, and participant experience.
Develop and maintain high‑quality digital education resources, ensuring content is engaging, accessible, and aligned with organisational goals.

Experience:

Experience in Learning and Development, Educational Programming, or Community Outreach. (Experience in nonprofit or animal welfare sector is an advantage)
Experience designing and delivering training programs (in-person, digitally and blended).
Proven track record managing education-related projects and aligning them with organisational goals.
Experience working with senior leadership in strategic planning or organisational development to translate goals into educational and outreach initiatives.

Skills:

Strategic planning and analysis: Ability to assess training needs, design programs, and ensure alignment with organisational goals.
Experience with Stakeholder Management.
Evaluation and impact measurement: Ability to assess the success of educational and outreach initiatives and use data to make improvements.

Desirable:

Public speaking experience: Comfortable representing the organisation at workshops and training.
Knowledge of best practices in animal welfare education: Keeping up with trends and innovations in animal welfare and community engagement.
Degree in a related field is advantageous.
Additional certifications or professional development in learning and development a plus.