Policy Specialist Manager

Role: Policy Specialist Manager
Client: An Garda Síochána
Location: Garda Headquarters, Phoenix Park, Dublin 8
Application Method: GetGot Application form only - https://staffline.getgotjobs.ie/

The Policy Specialist Manager will play a key role in developing, analysing, and coordinating policy within the Policy Coordination Unit. The successful candidate will manage a team of project managers (Executive Officers level), providing subject-matter expertise to support the development of evidence-based policy, and will act as a key liaison between the Division, senior management, and internal stakeholders. They will work closely with policy specialists (Administrative Officer level) to transform policy development under a renewed policy framework for the organisation.

This is a management-grade role that combines people management responsibilities with a requirement for strong policy analysis and specialist knowledge in policy development.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities
The Policy Specialist Manager will be required to:

• Lead and manage the development, review, and implementation of the policy framework.
• Provide specialist policy advice and analysis to senior management, informed by research, data, and evidence.
• Manage, mentor, and develop a team of Executive Officers and/or Clerical Officers, including workload allocation, performance management, and staff development.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance policy quality, accessibility, and alignment with organisational goals.
• Draft high-quality briefing material, submissions, correspondence, and reports for senior management.
• Represent the Division at internal and external meetings, working groups, and committees, including engagement with other Government Departments, agencies, and external stakeholders.
• Act as a point of contact for guidance and advice for policy related matters.
• Monitor national and international developments relevant to the policy area and assess their implications.
• Contribute to business planning, risk management, and the achievement of Divisional and Organisational objectives.
• Ensure work is delivered in line with public service values, including accountability, transparency, and value for money.
• Carry out such other duties and responsibilities as are assigned from time to time by the line manager or Assistant Commissioner, Governance and Accountability