Holywell Trust seeks ambitious leaders to join its Collective

Thirty-one ambitious leaders are sought for Holywell Trust’s Leadership Collective to help tackle Northern Ireland’s pressing issues and drive positive change in the North West.

The transformative 10-month programme aims to equip established leaders from the community and voluntary sector, private or public sector with the skills and networking needed to tackle the region's most pressing social, economic, and political challenges.

The programme has been structured to deepen participants' leadership capacities through eight key focus areas, including foundational leadership principles, strategic thinking, and cross-sectoral collaboration.

The Leadership Collective is a key element of the Investing in Community Leadership in the West programme delivered by the Trust in partnership with Fermanagh Trust and Rural Community Network.

Participants will engage with expert leaders from public, private, and community sectors, promoting partnerships that extend beyond traditional boundaries. The programme’s content will tackle crucial issues such as health, housing, education, and labour markets, and incorporates sessions on private sector engagement, equality, diversity, and policy influence.

The programme will be facilitated through monthly workshops, guest speakers, study visits, and virtual sessions to connect participants with leaders across the UK and Ireland. A midpoint study visit to Dublin will allow participants to explore diverse leadership models and reflect on how they can apply these insights to benefit their communities.

Participants can expect to enhance their leadership skills to achieve a greater positive impact on their community through reflective, action-oriented learning. Collective Leadership also aims to address regional imbalances by creating stronger cross-sector relationships and increased policy engagement to develop a resilient, sustainable community sector equipped to navigate challenges.

“Leadership Collective is more than a programme; it’s an initiative for positive change,” said Gerard Deane, Director of Holywell Trust.

“We’re thrilled to support those already making meaningful contributions to their communities, by strengthening their roles as agents of change across Northern Ireland. We would encourage anyone who fits the criteria to apply before the deadline of 30th November and we look forward to working with you over the next 10 months.”

To Apply

Please email your CV to Holywell Trust at hello@holywelltrust.com before 30th of November.

Please include a covering letter (maximum 350 words) explaining why you would like to participate in the programme and what positive change you would like to make in society.