AHEAD Ireland

16/06/2026

Passionate about research contributing to real change in employment & education? We're hiring a Research and Policy Manager! This opportunity closes next week, with interviews taking place 20/21 July. Second round interviews are anticipated to take place week commencing 10 August.

A newly created position in AHEAD, the successful candidate will lead and manage AHEAD’s Research and Policy Team, ensuring that the organisation’s research, advocacy and policy engagement work is of a high standard and aligned with our strategy.

The role combines people/project management, strategic leadership, research input, quality assurance/oversight of team outputs and external engagement with a broad range of stakeholders such as employers, educational institutions and national agencies.

Apply by June 24th - More information here - https://buff.ly/Cg9Xkx0
Got questions? Reach out to [email protected].

15/06/2026

Do you work in the private sector? Get expert support on embedding disability inclusion in your workplace from AHEAD (Ireland) in partnership with Employers for Change over the course of 10 months.

We're looking for organisations from every stage in the journey towards inclusion. Where are you on the scale?

Starting Point - This will really be your first significant organisational effort to think about disability inclusion.

Early Stages - You have made some small changes/ran some minor initiatives but not thought about significant policy changes or workplace design initiatives.

Steady Progress - You have had a focus on disability inclusion for a few years, and have introduced some targeted policy initiatives on disability inclusion.

Lots Done, More to Do - You have had a strong focus on disability inclusion for some time, but we know there are still gaps to address in recruitment and workplace design.

We Are Leaders In This Area - You've had a strong focus on disability inclusion for a very long time, and have made significant and strategic changes to address barriers - this programme would help you test that.

Please share and help us spread the word about this initiative! Applications close June 24th and the programme commences in September 2026. More information and apply - https://buff.ly/3LEjP0A

10/06/2026

CORU tackles access barriers for disabled students to health and social care programmes through a new study leading to updated guidelines in Spring 2026.

Advancing Equity and Innovation in Practice Placements: Insights from CORU’s national mixed-methods study. Read more at: https://buff.ly/bPWoxZj

We'll be sharing regular highlights from the latest issue of the AHEAD Journal. Follow along to see showcases and stories of inclusive education and employment practices. Explore Issue 19 - Out now: https://buff.ly/bsi4uFW

09/06/2026

Extended deadline - June 24th!

AHEAD is seeking to hire a Research and Policy Manager to join our team!

A newly created position in AHEAD, the successful candidate will lead and manage AHEAD’s Research and Policy Team, ensuring that the organisation’s research, advocacy and policy engagement work is of a high standard and aligned with our strategy.

The role combines people/project management, strategic leadership, research input, quality assurance/oversight of team outputs and external engagement with a broad range of stakeholders such as employers, educational institutions and national agencies.

The postholder will oversee a small, skilled team who are responsible for a range of activities such as national research projects, funded initiatives which support inclusive organisational change, and national policy work relating to inclusive education and employment.

👉️ Apply by June 24th - More information here - https://buff.ly/Cg9Xkx0

04/06/2026

It's World Assistive Technology Day! Why not celebrate by checking out this video from Ceridwen Johnson of ATscale championing the importance of AT?! We'll have more highlights from our recent AT community event GATHER soon - watch this space.

https://buff.ly/U74cpH1

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

03/06/2026

Applications are open for the WIDE Leaders Programme until June 24th. No matter where you are on your inclusion journey, we want to hear from you. Got questions or need support in applying? Reach out to [email protected].

This free 10 month programme delivered by AHEAD and Employers for Change is designed for medium and large employers who want to take a structured, evidence based approach to disability inclusion in the workplace — and turn insight into action.

Participating organisations will be guided through a self-review of their policy and practice, develop a practical improvement plan, and learn alongside a group of committed peers.

👉 Learn more and apply by 24 June 2026: https://buff.ly/UrERNdN

The Widening Inclusion of Disability in Employment (WIDE) project is funded by the Department of Social Protection.

Please share and help us reach any organisations which may be interested!

02/06/2026

Passionate about research contributing to real change in employment & education? We're hiring a Research and Policy Manager! One week to go until applications close. Got questions? Reach out to [email protected].

A newly created position in AHEAD, the successful candidate will lead and manage AHEAD’s Research and Policy Team, ensuring that the organisation’s research, advocacy and policy engagement work is of a high standard and aligned with our strategy.

The role combines people/project management, strategic leadership, research input, quality assurance/oversight of team outputs and external engagement with a broad range of stakeholders such as employers, educational institutions and national agencies.

The postholder will oversee a small, skilled team who are responsible for a range of activities such as national research projects, funded initiatives which support inclusive organisational change, and national policy work relating to inclusive education and employment.

👉️ Apply by June 10th - More information here - https://buff.ly/Cg9Xkx0

29/05/2026

Call out to Disabled students, parents, guidance counsellors, disability NGOs and DPOs!

The folks at Irish Universities Association (IUA) need your help to review and improve the DARE scheme - please share your views and help spread the word about the upcoming townhall consultations and survey.

All experience matters. Whether you have applied through DARE, supported students through the process, worked within disability services, or have a broader interest in educational equity and inclusion, they want to hear from you.

Get involved, share your views;
1) Online Town Hall Consultations: 8–9 June 2026.
2) A National Public Survey: launching mid-June.

All details available here https://buff.ly/6hESYGI

29/05/2026

Look at that atmosphere!

This week we created space for jobseekers with disabilities, students, support and guidance professionals, and leading Irish employers, to come together for our annual careers event Building the Future.

Between a bustling exhibition space full of employer stands, our get-a-headshot station, CV clinics, mock interview slots and curated workshop sessions, there was plenty on offer to empower attendees in their career searches.

We are so proud of Banba Fitzgerald and the employment team here at AHEAD for managing this powerful event. We are extremely grateful to Citi bank for hosting and their team of volunteers.

We are always grateful to our participating employers including AbbVie, AirNav Ireland, Allianz Ireland, Bank of America, Bank of Ireland, Bord Bia - The Irish Food Board, Central Bank of Ireland, Department of Social Protection, EirGrid Group, ESB, Fastrack into Information Technology (FIT), Grifols, Guidewire Software.

Were you there? Tell us what you enjoyed most!

27/05/2026

Applications now open with ESB exclusively for grads with disabilities 🥳

We've partnered with ESB to offer twelve paid and mentored jobs based in Dublin, Laois, Donegal and Cork.

All roles are for 9 months and many have hybrid working options. If you have a level 6 or higher qualification, this could be for you!

Closing on 10th June at 12pm.
For more information and how to apply, go to: https://buff.ly/4C0GX8F