We are recruiting: Industrial Relations Executive - Cork Office

The INMO, as the largest professional union for Nurses and Midwives, represents circa 50,000 members in all disciplines and areas of the Irish health service. 

The Organisation provides a full range of services including industrial relations, professional advocacy, professional policy, regulatory support, and continuing education. The INMO is committed to providing an excellent service to its members on all collective and individual matters, and to match our growing membership, we must expand our industrial relations team.

The INMO is seeking an Industrial Relations Executive based in our Cork Office to service our growing membership in the Southeast/South/South West, which covers members working in:

  • Cork Office: South West: Cork City, Cork County & South East: South Tipperary & West Waterford.

General:

Within the INMO’s industrial staff structure, the Industrial Relations Executive will report to the Director of Industrial Relations and be accountable on a daily basis to the Assistant Director of Industrial Relations.

Essential requirements:

  • A relevant third-level qualification
  • Demonstrable commitment to trade unionism and social justice
  • Excellent organisational, communication, and teamwork skills
  • Experience in negotiation and representing groups and individuals, including where collective and individual rights have potential conflicts
  • Valid full Driving Licence
  • Understanding of national and international developments in nursing and midwifery.

Desirable requirements:

  • A knowledge of the operations and structures of the INMO
  • A knowledge of the professional requirements for nurses and midwives
  • Experience in employment law and industrial relations practice
  • Nursing/midwifery qualification

Panel: A panel may be formed from which future appointments could be made.

Salary Scale:  IRE Salary Scale (€59,122 - €76,856) together with an attractive package of benefits

A detailed job description is available here

Please submit your letter of application and a detailed CV to gspaoffice@inmo.ie no later than 5pm Wednesday 18th November 2026.