Who are we?
The IDA Ireland is a dynamic and forward-thinking public service organisation that is committed to driving economic growth and promoting job creation in Ireland. As the country's leading agency responsible for attracting foreign direct investment, we play a vital role in bringing new businesses to Ireland, fostering innovation, and supporting local communities.
Our mission is to make Ireland a hub for international business by creating an environment that is attractive to multinational companies looking to expand or set up operations in Ireland. We work closely with businesses and stakeholders to understand their needs, identify potential investment opportunities, and help them navigate the regulatory and operational challenges of doing business in Ireland.

Why work for the IDA Ireland?
We offer a range of benefits and opportunities that make our organisation a favourable place to build a career. We have a strong focus on staff development, training, and we're committed to helping our employees grow and achieve their full potential. Whether you're just starting out in your career or looking for a new challenge, we can offer you the support and guidance you need to. As an organisation, we are committed to providing stable, long-term employment to our staff.

Working for the IDA Ireland is a unique opportunity to make a real and direct difference to Ireland's economy and society. As a public service agency, we are driven by a deep sense of purpose and a commitment to serving the people of Ireland. Our mission centres around creating jobs, supporting local communities, businesses and institutions as well as driving economic growth.

Diversity and Inclusion
In alignment and addition to those values, we value diversity throughout our organisation and have received applicants from all backgrounds and walks of life. Recently awarded the Public Sector Organisation of the Year Award at the first National Diversity and Inclusion Awards, we’re proud to embody and be recognised for our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion at the IDA.
We support our staff through our various internal offerings such as access to the employee assistance programme, frequent talks around workplace wellbeing as well as our societies including The Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Society, The Wellbeing Society and The Sports and Social Society. 
A healthy work-life balance is important to us and we recognise this by offering a comprehensive range of work-life balance options including the possibility of flexitime and a hybrid working model.

Job Purpose:
Supporting the Global Biopharmaceuticals and Food team to deliver on its job and investment targets for both existing and new clients by supporting the Project Managers and Project Executives in a range of administrative and marketing activities. This is an entry level position with opportunities for career progression within IDA

Key Tasks:
In line with the objectives set out in Driving Recovery and Sustainable Growth 2021-2024, the key tasks include:

• Proactively managing the administration of submissions to the Management Investment Committee and Board

• Management of the department’s documents to ensure intuitive and speedy access

• Provision of weekly reports of the department’s activities in a timely fashion from Salesforce CRM

• Providing letters of support for visas and work permits for Biopharma clients

• Administering invoices and budgets

• Managing the administration of the BioPharma team Client Development Programme (CDP) segmentation process to successfully develop and transform our key client companies

• Organisation of internal team and stakeholder meetings for the department

• Maintaining all administrative documents for the department including company portfolios, the location of the team including annual leave and days working from home

• Managing the provision of market research services required by the team

• Supporting the team to develop professional marketing information to include Requests for Information (RFIs) and tailored presentations and materials.

• Updating and maintaining the department’s suite of marketing materials for the department, including presentations, Infographics, and briefing documents.

• Updating the Biopharma and food information on the IDA Website and the SharePoint Athena site

• Supporting the team in the planning and delivery of marketing events and exhibitions

• Ensuring that learning and development is undertaken through informal and formal learning and participation in the Performance Management and Development Review Process

• Treating all colleagues equally with dignity and respect

• Demonstrating IDA’s values of People, Professionalism, Passion for Performance and Public Service

• Demonstrating flexibility in undertaking additional tasks as may be assigned and to manage and maintaining good communications with colleagues across time-zones and cultures.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• A third level qualification /interest in working towards a Degree qualification is desirable

• Ability to work well under pressure, independently and on own initiative.

• Aspects of this role will require travel and working outside of normal office hours.

• Ongoing flexibility and interest in career progression and development via opportunities which may arise in IDA’s offices in Ireland and Overseas.

• Full Driving License desirable

• Strong Organisational Skills

• Strong Microsoft Office Skills particularly Word and Excel

Competencies

• Client Focused Relationship Building

• Knowledge of the Business

• Communications and Personal Effectiveness

• Project Management

• Creativity and Innovation