CEO (Designate) for Building Standards Agency

Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage; Dublin; On-site; EUR 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage in Ireland seeks a Chief Executive Officer (Designate) for the Building Standards Agency to lead the establishment and development of a new national body ensuring compliance with building regulations and building control legislation. This role will drive governance, strategic planning, and post-establishment development.

The CEO (Designate) will oversee organisational design, staff development, and alignment with government priorities, while

Responsibilities

• Leading the establishment and development of a new state body to promote a culture of compliance with building regulations and building control legislation in the interests of protecting public health, safety and welfare.
• Developing and overseeing the organisational structures, systems, policies and procedures necessary to support the Agency's mandate.
• Providing effective leadership through the development and implementation of the Agency’s strategic objectives and functions in relation to effective, modern and progressive building control.
• Establishing high standards of corporate governance in line with the Code of Practice for the Governance of State Bodies;
• Developing and leading the delivery of a strategic workforce plan for the Agency.
• Leading, developing, and managing the performance of the senior management team within the Agency.
• Managing the Agency’s budget, resources, and reporting obligations to Government while complying with public financial procedures, including procurement and value-for-money principles.
• Working closely with the Board, local authority sector and the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage to achieve the objectives and functions of the Agency.

Job description

Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage in Ireland seeks a Chief Executive Officer (Designate) for the Building Standards Agency to lead the establishment and development of a new national body ensuring compliance with building regulations and building control legislation. This role will drive governance, strategic planning, and post-establishment development.

The CEO (Designate) will oversee organisational design, staff development, and alignment with government priorities, while