Mayo County Council seeks Gaeltacht vacant homes coordinator

MAYO County Council is accepting applications for the position of Gaeltacht vacant homes coordinator, a new role created under the Housing for All - Pathway to Addressing Vacancy and Efficient Use of Existing Stock initiative.

Vacant homes are a significant issue in Irish Gaeltacht areas, with a higher percentage of empty houses (11%) compared to the national average (8%).

This role provides a great opportunity for the successful candidate to collaborate with key stakeholders, especially the vacant home officers, to not only provide sustainable long-term housing but also rejuvenate areas that are in decline.

The coordinator will play a key role in revitalising vacant and underused homes in Gaeltacht areas, supporting housing supply through refurbishment and redevelopment. The successful candidate will work closely with local communities and vacant homes officers across seven local authorities: Donegal, Mayo, Galway, Kerry, Cork, Waterford and Meath.

Key responsibilities of the role include: (1) Identify and assess vacant properties in Gaeltacht areas using local knowledge and national data sources; (2) Build relationships with property owners and promote schemes like the Croí Cónaithe Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant; (3) Support culturally sensitive redevelopment of properties for Irish-speaking families and community needs; (4) Collaborate with local authorities and stakeholders to align with regeneration plans; (5) Monitor and report on progress, community impact, and language sustainability and (6) Represent the role in public communications, including media such as TG4 and Raidió na Gaeltachta.

Candidates must have sufficient proficiency in the Irish language to carry out the role effectively.

The closing date for applications for the position is Thursday, June 26, at 4 p.m. For more information and application forms log on to https://www.mayo.ie/careers.

Mayo County Council has extended thanks to Udaras na Gaeltachta, the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage and the Department for Rural and Community Development for all their support and assistance.