Head of Public Engagement at Crawford Art Gallery

The Head of Public Engagement is a new senior leadership position at Crawford Art Gallery, a national cultural institution in Cork, Ireland. The role reports to the Gallery Director and is responsible for shaping and delivering the Gallery’s audience engagement strategy, overseeing marketing, communications, visitor services, and commercial activities. Applicants must hold a postgraduate qualification in Arts Management, Marketing, Communications, Business or a related discipline, and have significant senior‑level experience in audience development, visitor experience, marketing, communications, cultural management, or a related strategic leadership role. The position is permanent, full‑time, with 35 net hours per week, and offers a salary scale of €83,113–€103,576 plus benefits. Candidates must meet eligibility criteria regarding citizenship or visa status and public service employment restrictions. Applications are submitted via email to Principal Connections (apply@principalconnections.com) by 23 September 2026. The Gallery is undergoing a major redevelopment under the Ireland 2040 programme, and the successful candidate will initially be based at a temporary city‑centre location before moving to the Gallery’s new premises upon reopening.

Permanent contract, salary €83,113–€103,576, benefits, full‑time, 35 net hours per week, location Cork, Ireland

Eligible candidates must be citizens of the European Economic Area, Switzerland, or have appropriate visa; must have postgraduate qualification in Arts Management, Marketing, Communications, Business or related; significant senior‑level experience in audience development, visitor experience, marketing, communications, cultural management, or related strategic leadership role; must meet specific eligibility criteria regarding public service employment and visa status.