Non-Executive Director opportunity

Cavan County Council is recruiting for two positions on the board of (Finance and Marketing/Communications) Shannon Pot/Cavan Burren Park Discovery Centre

By joining the board, you will be part of an exciting transformative tourism proposition for the region whilst contributing to the strategic direction of its development and day to day operation.

Shannon Pot/Cavan Burren Park Discovery Centre will enhance the tourism offering in Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands, Cuilcagh Lakelands UNESCO Global Geopark and the wider region. It will be a flagship tourism destination in the northern haff of Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands.  The project is being developed by Cavan County Council, which has received an award of €7.4 million in funding from Fáilte Ireland through its Platforms for Growth Investment Grants Scheme for Immersive Heritage and Cultural Attractions. A further €2.6 million in match funding will be provided by Cavan County Council from its own resources. The project is expected to drive over €30 million visitor spend and attract over 600,000 visitors by 2036, while creating 10 new jobs in the region as well as supporting many ancillary jobs and businesses in the region.

The attraction will incorporate an immersive visitor exhibition and interpretive space, along with reception, café, retail shop, public amenities, and a new 500-metre walking trail.

The project will also see development of new facilities at the nearby Cavan Burren Park including a unique sky walk through the trees, which will showcase the spectacular views around Ireland’s largest neolithic relict landscape, provision of an outdoor performance space, and increased parking facilities.

The project will be governed by a voluntary Board made up of 10 members. The Board will delegate day to day management to the site Manager and the wider site and Geopark management teams. Cavan County Council is currently recruiting two positions on the Board.

How to apply

Details of the roles and the skill requirements are available at the link below:

If you are interested, please send your CV, plus a cover letter outlining why you are interested in the role, and how you believe you will meet the role specification, by email to jobs@cavancoco.ie by 12pm on Friday 3rd January 2025.