Assistant Principal: Strategy and Governance

Role: Assistant Principal: Strategy and Governance

Client: Health and Safety Authority

Locations: See Candidate Information booklet

Salary: Starting from: €80,668

Application: GetGot Application form only - https://staffline.getgotjobs.ie/

Our client the Health and Safety Authority (HSA) is currently recruiting for the position of Assistant Principal: Strategy and Governance, the roles and responsibilities are detailed below.

General

• Provide strong and authoritative leadership​ across key strategic and governance processes in the Authority. Become a trusted partner to the business, providing guidance and support to managers on governance and strategy matters.

Departmental

• Coordinate all Departmental liaison activity to support a positive working relationship with the Department.
• Manage processing of departmental queries, ensuring quality control and recording of official responses.
• Co-ordinate liaison with the Department in relation to the development of relevant legislation.

Governance

• Develop and implement governance strategies, policies and plans that are aligned with the highest governance standards.
• Monitor and ensure the Authority's continued compliance with the Code of Practice for the Governance of State Bodies and requirements under the Ethics in Public Office Acts and other relevant legal obligations.
• Provide support to the Board of the Authority as required, including managing the cycle of statutory approvals, preparation of agendas, papers and management of action points.
• Manage the programme of work of the Legislation and Guidance Committee of the Board, liaising with staff to schedule Committee and Board approvals, compiling papers and provide management lead in meetings of the Committee.

Strategy and corporate reporting

• Lead the project to develop the Authority's statement of strategy every three years.
• Support the monitoring and recording of progress on the delivery of the Authority's strategy and programmes of work.
• Manage the Authority's corporate reporting programme including delivery of a full suite of corporate publications - programmes of work, annual reports, quarterly reports, CEO reports and other reports as required.
• Coordinate communications with key stakeholders such as the Board, Department and Minister, to ensure all such communications are coherent and aligned with strategic and organisational approaches.

Organisational

• Manage a team of direct reports, creating a positive working environment and supporting their professional and personal development.
• Contribute to the delivery of the Authority's strategy and programmes through active participation in the management group, cross organisational projects and working groups as required.
• Work with the Senior Management Team to support the continuous improvements of reporting and governance arrangements across the organisation.
• Oversee the annual budget for the Unit and ensure value for money.
• Complete any other projects or activities within the remit of the Unit as assigned by management.

Essential Criteria:

• Hold a minimum of an NFQ Level 8 qualification or higher in a relevant discipline.
• Minimum of five years relevant work experience.

For further information and to complete an online application form please visit Staffline GetGot Jobs Ireland https://staffline.getgotjobs.ie/home or click apply now.

CV's will not be accepted for this role. If you submit a CV or blank document you will get an email with a link to complete the online application form.

Closing date for all completed online application forms is 5:00 PM Thursday 8th May 2025.