Chief Executive Officer – Salesians of Don Bosco Ireland
About The Role
Following an organisation-wide review, the Salesians of Don Bosco Ireland have approved the creation of the
first Chief Executive Officer position within the organisation, marking a pivotal moment in shaping their
future direction. This key role will be responsible for developing and executing a strategic plan to maximise
revenue streams and to deliver the faith based and social enterprise goals of the organisation. The CEO will
provide the highest level of operational leadership, ensuring robust governance and long-term stability of
the organisation.
They will build strong, trusted partnerships across Salesian communities, the Pallaskenry Agricultural College
and farm, the Mission Office, secondary schools and all affiliated organisations, strengthening cohesion and
shared purpose in order to achieve the Salesians of Don Bosco strategic objectives in accordance with its
vision, core purpose and ethos.
This role calls for an ambitious, empathetic and commercially minded leader who is deeply committed to
supporting young people, and who has the strategic capability to guide the organisation confidently through
its next chapter of growth and change.
For more information, please click here to view the candidate briefing document.
About Salesians of Don Bosco Ireland
The Salesians of Don Bosco Ireland is this country’s Province of the international religious order known as
the Salesian Society of Don Bosco.
Worldwide, we as a religious order have over 16,000 members – Brothers and Priests, working in 134
countries. We represent a broad range of initiatives in schools, parishes, chaplaincies, community outreach
and care homes, and are involved in youth ministry, spiritual direction, retreat work, university work and
international missionary work.
Find out more about Salesians Ireland at www.salesiansireland.ie
How To Apply
This recruitment campaign is being managed exclusively by 2into3 on behalf of the Salesians of Don Bosco
Ireland.
For an informal discussion about this position, please contact Orla Dolan at orla.dolan@2into3.com or +353
86 792 4696. To apply, please send your CV and Cover Letter outlining how your experience aligns with the
requirements of the role. Your cover letter should outline what attracts you to the mission and values of the
Salesians and how your skills and experience are a fit for the role.
The closing date for applications is Friday 12th December 2025.
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