Applications for this position are now being short listed.  No further applications will be accepted.

The Irish Co-operative Organisation Society Ltd (ICOS) is the central representative organisation for farmer controlled co-operative businesses in Ireland.  Our members play an important role in all aspects of the Irish Food Industry with combined sales of over 12 billion euro in 2013.

A highly motivated, articulate, Co-operative Development Executive is now required.

The successful candidate will be required:

• To recruit and advise new rural groups with the potential to start a co-op
• To assist existing members of ICOS on matters related to co-op rules and legislation
• To develop and promote co-op rural development policy within ICOS
• To assist in general policy development in other co-op sectors
• To develop a good knowledge of co-operative law and governance
• To be based in Dublin and travel from time to time to all parts of the country

You should:

• Be a graduate in a relevant discipline
• Have at least three years’ post qualification experience
• Have very good communication and computer skills
• Have a good knowledge of agriculture, rural and public policy
• Have some  familiarity with co-ops and preferably have an agricultural background
• Have a strong business and commercial focus

A competitive salary commensurate with experience will be offered.

Closing date for applications is Wednesday, 16^th October 2013

Candidates should apply via e mail in strict confidence, and attaching a curriculum vitae (CV), covering letter and salary details to info@icos.ie

Seamus O’Donohoe

CEO

ICOS Ltd.