Executive Specialist

Sigmar Recruitment; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension contributions from day one

Hybrid working

23 days annual leave

Brand-new Dublin offices

Strong social culture

Job summary

Sigmar Recruitment is seeking an Executive Specialist to support and lead member organisations within Ireland’s construction sector. The role reports to the Director of Specialist Contracting Services and focuses on contracting, tendering, procurement and related policy work.

You will organise meetings, build relationships with industry and public bodies, and drive CPD initiatives while helping grow the specialist contracting membership and contributing to sector modernisation.

Qualifications

• A relevant degree is required.
• A minimum of 5years' experience in senior administration, project delivery, professional services, policy/research, marketing, or business development.
• Experience within the construction sector would be advantageous.
• Strong relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage confidently with a range of stakeholders.
• The ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and handle a considerable workload.
• Line management experience and a full driver's licence.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a range of professional services to members across contracting, tendering, procurement, and related policy areas.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with members, industry professionals, public bodies, and other key organisations.
• Organise and facilitate member meetings, working groups, committees, and networking events.
• Lead working groups and committees, ensuring actions and initiatives are progressed effectively.
• Support the development and growth of the specialist contracting membership.
• Develop and deliver CPD webinars, information sessions, and other initiatives for members.
• Support the Director across a range of policy and committee activities.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Project delivery

Policy research

Business development

Marketing experience

People management

Education

Degree required

Job description

About Your New Employer

Our client is a well-established organization within Ireland's construction sector, providing a broad range of services and support to members across the political, business, economic and regulatory landscape.

This is the time to join the organization as it continues to grow and develop under new leadership, with a strong focus on digital transformation and the modernisation of the construction industry.

• Join a respected organization that represents and supports businesses across the Irish construction sector.


• Become part of a close-knit team of approximately 50 employees with a strong collaborative culture.


• Work closely with industry members, public bodies, and key stakeholders while contributing to initiatives that support the future development of the sector.

About Your New Job

As Executive Specialist you will report to the Director of Specialist Contracting Services and work as part of a small team providing professional support and leadership to member organizations.

The team represents trade associations and mechanical and electrical contractors within the construction sector, providing support and information across areas including contracting, tendering, procurement, prequalification, contracts, and disputes.

You will:

• Deliver a range of professional services to members across contracting, tendering, procurement, and related policy areas.


• Build and maintain strong relationships with members, industry professionals, public bodies, and other key organisations.


• Organise and facilitate member meetings, working groups, committees, and networking events.


• Lead working groups and committees, ensuring actions and initiatives are progressed effectively.


• Support the development and growth of the specialist contracting membership.


• Develop and deliver CPD webinars, information sessions, and other initiatives for members.


• Support the Director across a range of policy and committee activities.


• Contribute to the organization's focus on the modernisation of the construction sector.

What Skills You Need

• A relevant degree is required.


• A minimum of 5years' experience in senior administration, project delivery, professional services, policy/research, marketing, or business development. Experience within the construction sector would be advantageous.


• Strong relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage confidently with a range of stakeholders.


• The ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and handle a considerable workload.


• Line management experience.


• Full drivers licence

What's on Offer

• €55,000 minimum salary with a 5% employee / 5% employer pension contribution from day one. For employees over 35, the employer contribution increases to 10%.


• Hybrid working, with 3 days in the office and 2 days remote, with a 35-hour work week and 9am-5pm hours.


• 23 days annual leave, brand-new Dublin offices, and a strong social culture.

What's Next

If you are an organized, detail-focused professional with experience in project delivery, professional services, policy, administration, marketing, or business development and are