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Are you ready to make a real impact in Wexford?
At Wexford County Council, we’re not just an organisation — we’re a community of forward-thinking people who believe in innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
As an equal opportunities employer, we celebrate diversity, champion staff development, and place well-being at the heart of how we work.
If you’re motivated, enthusiastic, and eager to help shape Wexford’s future, we’d love to have you on our team.
WEXFORD COUNTY COUNCIL serves a population of 163,500 people, across both rural and urban communities. Wexford is the 13th largest county in Ireland, known for its natural beauty, strong tourism sector, rich agricultural landscape, and communities with a deep sense of pride and place.
We provide a wide range of essential services — from housing, planning and community facilities to environmental protection, roads, transport and business supports. Serving this vibrant and growing county is both challenging and rewarding.
As part of our team, you will have the chance to build a fulfilling career, work across diverse service areas, and make a real difference to the quality of life for people throughout Wexford.
We are committed to supporting our staff, fostering an inclusive and collaborative workplace, and recognising that it is the talent and dedication of our workforce that drives our success.
Your Future Starts Here
Compensation Salaries, pensions and subsidies addremove
We offer competitive salary scales that benefit from all public sector pay increases, along with a public service pension. Additional benefits include funded training and professional development opportunities, the Bike to Work Scheme, a Christmas Savings Club, Credit Union payroll deductions, in-house professional coaching, and participation in an active social club.
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We support a healthy work–life balance by offering flexible working arrangements, including a blend of office and remote work, as well as flexible hours. Our generous leave entitlements include up to 30 days of annual leave, sick pay, and a range of family-friendly supports such as maternity, parent, adoption, and carer’s leave. All of our work–life balance policies are aligned with national guidance and best practice, helping you manage your responsibilities both inside and outside of work.
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We offer a wide range of roles and entry points, providing excellent opportunities for career progression. We recruit school leavers, graduates, and professionals from both the public and private sectors. Our technical and administrative teams work closely together, creating valuable opportunities to build your experience, develop new skills, and identify your own strengths.
Caring for You Through Life’s Ups and Downsaddremove
We put our employees first and are here to support you through every stage of life. This includes paid leave for starting a family or caring for others, bereavement leave, work-sharing options, and the opportunity to take a shorter working year.
Our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) is available 24/7 and provides up to eight free and confidential counselling sessions each year for staff and their families. The EAP also offers a wealth of digital wellbeing resources, including access to SilverCloud—a suite of evidence-based online programmes designed to support mental health and overall wellbeing.
Our Key Services
At Wexford County Council, we believe the work we do every day makes a real and lasting difference to the people who live, work, and visit our county. Whether you’re delivering essential local services, driving innovation, or helping to shape long-term policy, your contribution is important in creating vibrant, sustainable communities. Together, we are building a county where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.
We Look Forward to the Opportunity to Work With You
‘‘With boundless potential and a clear vision for progress, Wexford County Council offers an exciting place to make a real difference. Join our dedicated team as we work alongside elected members, communities, and key stakeholders to achieve the best possible outcomes for our county.” Eddie Taaffe, Chief Executive