The Senior Enterprise Development Officer (SEDO) is a management role within the Local Enterprise Office in Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown. The SEDO will facilitate the delivery of a high standard quality system of co-ordinated and cohesive state support to SMEs and startups with a focus on the technology sector. The successful candidate will be required to make a significant contribution to the implementation of a strategic plan to support enterprise, entrepreneurship and job creation at a local level. Success will be measured by the impact of LEO supports provided to small businesses, the extent to which SMEs and start-ups in the region are developed and sustained and the building of a strong regional entrepreneurial culture.

The appointee will be prohibited from engaging in or having any connection with any outside business or activity that would interfere with the performance of the duties of the position and/or lead to a conflict of interest.

The primary role of the Senior Enterprise Development Officer is to support the Head of Enterprise in Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown, in the management of operations, support of local businesses and in the achievement of the LEO’s business and strategic goals.