Director of Corporate Affairs - Principal Officer

Cpl Group; Dublin; In loco; EUR 120.000 - 155.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

The Assisted Human Reproduction Regulatory Authority (AHRRA) in Ireland invites applications for a Director of Corporate Affairs. The role leads corporate governance, finance, HR and IT functions to ensure performance, transparency and regulatory compliance across the organisation.

Reporting to the Chief Executive, you will shape communications strategies, drive stakeholder engagement and foster collaboration across divisions in a growing regulatory environment.

Competenze

• Proven experience (at least 5 years) in senior leadership overseeing governance, finance, HR and IT within a regulatory environment.
• In-depth knowledge of regulatory frameworks, industry regulations and governance best practices.
• Strong financial acumen and proficiency in financial management systems.
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and drive organisational change.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Mansioni

• Lead Corporate Affairs to support organisational performance, transparency and strategy.
• Coordinate across divisions to promote governance and regulatory compliance.
• Develop and implement communications strategies and stakeholder engagement plans.

Conoscenze

Governance leadership

Regulatory compliance

Financial management

Strategic planning

Stakeholder engagement

Change management

Communication & negotiation

Descrizione del lavoro

Our client, the Assisted Human Reproduction Regulatory Authority (AHRRA) is seeking to appoint their Director of Corporate Affairs.

About the AHRRA

The Assisted Human Reproduction Regulatory Authority (AHRRA) is a new, independent Irish statutory authority established under the Health (Assisted Human Reproduction) Act 2024. The principal function of the AHRRA is to protect, promote and, in so far as is practicable, ensure the health and well-being of children born as a result of AHR, persons undergoing AHR treatment, and intending parents. The AHRRA will regulate AHR and surrogacy by licensing treatment providers, publishing codes of practice, approving surrogacy agreements that comply with the Act, maintaining databases and registers to be established under the Act, as well as other functions as required.

Role Purpose

This is an exciting new opportunity for a person to fill a new role as Director of Corporate Affairs. The Corporate Affairs Directorate develops, leads and implements the services that underpins and enables the AHRRA to succeed and achieve its goals, communications strategies maintaining the AHRRA’s organisational performance, effectiveness and transparency.

It is a key function, enabling and supporting all other Divisions across the AHRRA in the areas of Human Resources, Finance, Information Technology, Public Relations, and Facilities Management.

As the AHRRA evolves in regulatory remit and scale, the Director of Corporate Affairs will play a critical role in promoting considered but positive ways to evolve culture and ethos of the AHRRA supporting the necessary corresponding structures so that directorates collaborate and interoperate in a non-siloed manner.

Key Requirements

Essential Criteria

• Proven experience (at least 5 years) in senior leadership role/s overseeing corporate governance, finance, HR, and IT functions within a regulatory environment.
• In-depth knowledge of regulatory compliance frameworks, industry regulations, and governance best practices.
• Strong financial acumen, analytical skills, and proficiency in financial management systems.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire multidisciplinary teams, drive organisational change, and foster a culture of collaboration and innovation.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Strategic mindset, with the ability to anticipate emerging trends, assess risks, and develop proactive strategies to address challenges.
• An understanding of public sector management, corporate governance and its applicability to an organisation such as the AHRRA.
• Working knowledge of the Code of Practice for the Governance of State Bodies 2016 and its requirements.

Desirable Criteria

• Knowledge of professional regulatory processes and procedures
• Experience in the operation of State agencies with a regulatory remit.

In addition to the above, candidates must also be able to demonstrate the Key Competencies identified for effective performance at Principal Officer (PO) level. PO is a senior leadership position and the full narrative for the competencies can be found in the candidate booklet.

Eligibility to Work in Ireland

Appointment to this role is subject to the candidate's eligibility to work in Ireland. Candidate must meet one of the following at the time of application:

• A citizen of the European Economic Area (EEA). The EEA consists of the Member States of the European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway; or
• A citizen of the United Kingdom (UK); or
• A citizen of Switzerland pursuant to the agreement between the EU and Switzerland on the free movement of persons; or
• A non-EEA citizen who has a Stamp 4 permission* or a Stamp 5 permission
• *Please note that a 50 TEU Visa, which is a replacement for Stamp 4EUFAM after Brexit, is acceptable as a Stamp 4 equivalent.

Closing date: Tuesday 27th October 2026, 12 noon

The AHRRA is an equal opportunities employer committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. We strive to create a workplace where everyone has equal access to opportunities and feels valued, respected and supported to be their authentic selves.

Reasonable accommodations will be provided, where required, throughout the recruitment process. To discuss or request accommodations in confidence, please contact [e-mail].

Should you have any questions, please contact [e-mail].