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Head of Operations De La Salle Centre, Castletown, Co. Laois The De La Salle Centre is a retreat and formation space rooted in the Lasallian tradition of welcome, community, and service. It supports young people and adults through retreats, residential programmes, and community activities. We are now seeking an Operations Director to lead the day-to-day running of the Centre and ensure it remains a warm, safe, and professionally managed environment for all visitors and staff. The Role The Operations Director will oversee all operational, financial, and site-based activity at the Centre. This includes facilities management, hospitality and accommodation services, bookings, compliance, HR administration, and staff leadership. Working closely with the Pastoral Centre Director and the wider team, the postholder ensures that the Centre’s Lasallian ethos is reflected in every part of the guest and staff experience. Key Areas of Responsibility • Lead day-to-day operations across hospitality, housekeeping, catering, maintenance, and bookings. • Manage and support staff teams, including the Pastoral Centre Director, fostering a collaborative and welcoming culture. • Oversee all buildings, grounds, and facilities, ensuring strong maintenance, safety, and compliance. • Coordinate all guest bookings and ensure a consistently high standard of hospitality and service. • Prepare and manage budgets with the Finance Team, monitor costs, and oversee receivables and supplier relationships. • Ensure full compliance with health and safety, safeguarding, food safety, GDPR, and all regulatory requirements. • Promote the Centre’s facilities and maintain a strong bookings calendar. Who We’re Looking For Essential: • Strong experience in operations, hospitality, or facilities management. • Proven ability to lead teams and coordinate multiple service areas. • Solid organisational, planning, and budgeting skills. • Experience managing site maintenance, contractors, and compliance. • Strong communication and interpersonal skills. • Flexibility to support events during evenings and weekends. Desirable: • Experience in retreat, faith-based, educational, or community settings. • Qualifications in hospitality, facilities, business, or similar fields. • Familiarity with the Lasallian tradition or comparable ethos. • Experience in project or capital works management. Interested or exploring the role further? For an informal discussion or a walkthrough of the role, please contact Damien McCleane at Hartley People Recruitment .