Working as a Development Executive within a dynamic team based in Ireland, you’ll acquire a clear insight into how Enterprise Ireland operates and helps client companies of all sizes.

Over the programme’s two years, you will be assigned to a department, you’ll work on a wide range of challenging projects and gain invaluable experience.

You could work in Enterprise Ireland’s internal departments in key areas such as policy, internal communications or marketing communications. Alternatively, your focus could be on client-facing departments specialising in areas such as digital technologies, high-potential start-ups or the ICT sector.

Among many responsibilities, you will:

• Deal directly with client companies from start-ups to established small and medium enterprises.
• Research and analyse market conditions and opportunities on their behalf.
• Assist in developing these opportunities.

These challenges will help you gain valuable contacts, develop interpersonal skills and increase your understanding of global opportunities. “The level of exposure I have gotten throughout my short time in Enterprise Ireland has been amazing and has been made even more enjoyable by the support I have received by every staff member I have encountered.”

To qualify for the graduate programme, you must have:

1. A minimum of a (level NFQI Level 8) 2.1 degree.
2. You must have completed your degree between January 2025 and August 2027.
3. You must be available to start the role in late August/early September 2027 from Dublin HQ.
4. The legal right to live and work in Ireland full-time for the full duration of the programme, is essential.
5. Fluent English is required
6. Relevant work experience is desirable.
7. Knowledge and experience of Irish indigenous industry/companies is a distinct advantage.
8. We accept many different degree disciplines. Business or entrepreneurship knowledge, skills or experience is a distinct advantage.