Margaret Kenneally

Managed the end-to-end delivery of the Children's Active Play Fund and the Breaking Barriers Fund, overseeing all aspects of programme administration, including funding application and assessment processes, grant allocation, contract management, budget monitoring, performance reporting, and compliance. Built and maintained strong relationships with funded organisations and key stakeholders, providing guidance and support throughout the funding lifecycle to ensure successful project delivery. Monitored project outcomes against agreed objectives, managed risks, prepared reports for senior management and funders, and ensured both programmes achieved their respective health and equality outcomes while meeting governance and funding requirements. Successfully balanced competing priorities across both programmes, contributing to continuous improvement and the effective delivery of strategic funding initiatives.

Project Management of Two Funding Programmes – Children's Active Play Fund (Health) and Breaking Barriers Fund (Equality)

Collaborated with fund managers to align and optimise investment strategies across programmes.

Led a team of analysts to develop and implement improved fund performance metrics and analysis.

Facilitated internal training sessions to enhance team knowledge of financial instruments and strategies, fostering a culture of continuous learning.

• Project management for the €1.5m HRB Doctoral Training Award MHAINTAIN, delivered in University College Cork, under Prof Ella Arensman
• Provided administrative support to Principal Investigator and five PhD researchers, facilitating efficient operation of multiple research projects.
• Managed communications with researchers, academic staff, and external partners, delivering timely information and administrative support throughout research lifecycle.
• Coordinated research activities, workshops, seminars, and project meetings, liaising with internal and external stakeholders to ensure successful delivery.
• Coordinated the academic calendar for the research team, scheduling key milestones, meetings, deadlines, and research activities to ensure timely project progression.
• Prepared reports, correspondence, agendas, meeting papers, and minutes, ensuring actions were tracked and completed within agreed timelines.
• Arranged and managed additional research and professional development training for all researchers, coordinating bookings, registrations, and attendance while maintaining accurate training records.
• Provided comprehensive budget coordination and financial administration across four active research projects, including expenditure monitoring, financial reporting, and compliance with funding requirements.
• Maintained accurate project documentation and records, ensuring data integrity, confidentiality, and compliance with university and funding body requirements.
• Developed and implemented sustainable administrative systems, processes, and IT frameworks to improve project efficiency, record management, and team operations.
• Successfully managed multiple priorities and competing deadlines while delivering a professional, responsive, and efficient administrative service.

Supported international Horizon Europe research project by providing essential administrative and research assistance.

Coordinated meetings, stakeholder communications, project documentation, and reporting.

• Maintained project records, monitored milestones, and supported the delivery of research activities and project outputs.
• Managed day-to-day data protection and GDPR compliance, ensuring adherence to regulatory standards.
• Managed data protection requests, conducted DPIAs, and maintained records of processing activities.

Developed policies and provided guidance and training on data governance and information security.

• Research Assistant – PROSPERH Project Acting Data Protection Officer (Maternity Cover) Executive Administrator – Operations and Planning Team
• European Union Horizon Europe Research and Innovation Programme
• Coordinated executive administrative functions for senior management, streamlining communication and enhancing operational efficiency.
• Coordinated meetings, prepared reports, managed correspondence, and maintained operational records.
• Assisted in the development and execution of planning activities to enhance project workflows., process improvements, and communication with internal and external stakeholders.
• National Self-Harm Registry Ireland

Delivered comprehensive administrative support for Master of Public Health programme, facilitating seamless academic and operational activities.

• Served as primary point of contact for students, academic staff, and external stakeholders, ensuring timely and professional administrative support.
• Coordinated student communications, programme scheduling, module administration, and academic calendars to enhance overall programme efficiency.
• Supported academic staff with meetings, assessments, examination processes, and committee administration, including preparing agendas, minutes, and reports.
• Maintained accurate student records and programme documentation in line with university policies and procedures.
• Acted as a key point of contact for students, academic staff, and external stakeholders, providing professional and timely administrative support.

• Delivered general office support services, ensuring high standards of service delivery.
• Maintained well-organised filing system, improving document accessibility.
• Managed correspondence with timely responses to enhance communication..
• Supplied detailed information upon request to assist with inquiries.
• Facilitated communication for improved team collaboration.