Chief Executive Officer — Strategy & Transformation Leader

National Standards Authority of Ireland; Dublin; On-site; EUR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

The National Standards Authority of Ireland (NSAI) seeks an outstanding Chief Executive Officer to provide strategic, organisational and operational leadership as it enters a new phase of strategic renewal and development. The CEO will report to the Chair and Board and lead the organisation through transformation and growth while upholding governance and accountability to stakeholders.

NSAI, Ireland's official standards body, plays a key role in national quality infrastructure, supporting

Qualifications

• Senior leader with significant executive experience in a complex organisation.
• Experience leading strategy, transformation and organisational change.
• Experience managing significant people, financial and operational responsibilities.
• Experience operating at Board level within governance and accountability framework.
• Ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders across Government, regulatory, commercial and international environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation of the NSAI Strategic Plan 2027-2031 and deliver on its strategic ambitions.
• Provide visible, values‑driven leadership across the organisation and build a cohesive, high‑performing Executive Management Team.
• Lead organisational development and change to ensure NSAI has the structure, culture, capabilities and operating model to deliver its objectives.
• Build strong relationships across Government, industry, regulatory and international environments, representing NSAI with credibility and authority.

Job description

The National Standards Authority of Ireland (NSAI) seeks an outstanding Chief Executive Officer to provide strategic, organisational and operational leadership as it enters a new phase of strategic renewal and development. The CEO will report to the Chair and Board and lead the organisation through transformation and growth while upholding governance and accountability to stakeholders.

NSAI, Ireland's official standards body, plays a key role in national quality infrastructure, supporting