Assistant Manager - Camden Fort Meagher

Administrative

Grade 5

€52,239 \- €62,484

Advertised Date: 08 May 2026
Annual Salary

Cork

Permanent and Fulltime

Closing Date: 29 May 2026, 04:00 PM

Job Summary
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Reporting to the General Manager, the Assistant Manager will assist in the co\-ordination and management of the development and operation of Camden Fort Meagher. The post will combine day\-to\-day staff and site management duties with supporting the General Manager and interpreting the history of Camden Fort Meagher to the public. This will involve ongoing operational duties; organisational skills and excellent customer care to

ensure visitors gain the best possible experience of their visit.

The role requires a talented and creative thinker to assist in the leading and management of a varied team in the promotion and continued development of Camden Fort Meagher as an internationally significant multi\-use location. He/she will also support the General Manager in the fort’s integration with the broader socio\-economic offering of Cork Harbour and environs with key links to the local community in Crosshaven, Cobh, Cork City and other local attractions.

The objective is to unlock the story and potential, unique to Cork, that will enable Camden Fort Meagher to maintain and build on its global tourism brand. The Assistant Manager is required to support the collaboration and coordination of the fort’s activities with other council owned and supported attractions in Cork Harbour.

The Assistant Manager will contribute to the promotion of all aspects of this exciting Camden Fort Meagher project including assisting with the identification of key partners and the development of critical working relationships. You will be expected to participate in project management, marketing, and communication to achieve ambitious business targets in the tourism sector set by Cork County Council and assist in guiding a varied team in brand development and implementation of global marketing and PR campaigns, all the while building key customer relationships.

DUTIES:

The duties may include but are not limited to the following and the post holder may be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post which may be assigned to him/her Assist with the day\-to\-day management, supervision, development and deployment of relevant staff and volunteers as appropriate. This includes organising staff rotas, checking timesheets, authorising annual leave, and recording staff absences as well as organising training for all part\-time and casual staff, as required, in liaison with the General Manager.

1\. Ordering materials and stock, where required.

2\. Assist with the recruitment and selection of staff, where required.

3\. Manage the operation of the ticket office and gift shop, including all areas of retail sales, stock management and financial controls.

4\. Deal with visitor queries, online, via telephone and in person.

5\. Undertake front\-of\-house duties as necessary.

6\. Act as Duty Manager for events and deputising for the General Manager including liaising with outside authorities when required to ensure the smooth running of the fort and special events.

7\. General premises safety, including building security and the prompt reporting of any defects.

8\. Explaining, researching, and interpreting the history of the fort to the public.

9\. Ensure the highest standards of customer care are in place at all times to provide an excellent experience for all visitors.

10\.Maintain management record for fort operations.

11\.Contribute with the development and implementation of proactive communications, international marketing, and PR strategy across a wide customer base in order to promote Camden Fort Meagher and develop a successful brand.

12\.Support a collaborative working relationship with the management of other Cork County Council owned attractions to maximise the offering to the harbour visitor.

13\.Any other duties that may be assigned.

The above specification is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties involved and consequently, the post holder may be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post which may be assigned to him/her from time to time and to contribute to the development of the post while in office

Further Information and Role Specification are available on Cork County Council's Website

Contact Details
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Recruitment Section, Human Resource Management Directorate

County Library Building

Carrigrohane Road

Co. Cork

T12 K335

recruitment@corkcoco.ie

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