G7 Corporate Operations Manager

Sigmar Recruitment; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 61,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work up to 60%

Flexible hours

25 days annual leave

Public sector pension

Education support

In-house training

Job summary

AHBRA, Ireland's regulator for Approved Housing Bodies, invites applications for Corporate Operations Manager in Dublin. The role encompasses budget oversight, financial analysis, and governance across finance, administration, procurement, payroll, and facilities management.

You will lead a small team, ensure policy compliance, and manage external service contracts, contributing to transparent, evidence-based governance.

Qualifications

• Third-level qualification (minimum Level 7 NFQ) in Finance, Business, Management, or Public Administration.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in corporate operations, finance, administrative, or operational support.
• Experience in budget management, financial analysis, and meeting strict deadlines.
• Strong organisational, planning and team leadership skills.
• Proven ability to build relationships with stakeholders and service providers.

Responsibilities

• Support budget management, monitor corporate expenditure, and oversee contract spend.
• Coordinate day-to-day corporate operations: finance, administration, procurement, payroll, audit support, facilities management.
• Manage a small team of finance and administrative staff, driving results and fostering a collaborative environment.
• Maintain accurate records, support audit programmes, and ensure compliance with corporate policies.
• Develop relationships with external service providers and lead contract management for procured corporate services.

Skills

Budget management

Financial analysis

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Record keeping & compliance

Education

Level 7 NFQ in Finance/Business/Management/Public Admin

Job description

Corporate Operations Manager

About Your New Employer

• Join Ireland's independent regulator for Approved Housing Bodies, AHBRA, established to protect tenants and promote sector confidence.
• Be part of a dynamic, evolving team at the heart of regulatory development, supporting effective, evidence-based governance.
• Work in a modern, city centre office near Merrion Square, Dublin 2, easily accessible by public transport, with up to 60% remote working available.

About Your New Job

As the Corporate Operations Manager,youwill:

• Support budget management, monitor corporate expenditure, and oversee contract spend.
• Coordinate day-to-day corporate operations, including finance, administration, procurement, payroll, audit support, and facilities management.
• Manage a small team of finance and administrative staff, driving results and fostering a collaborative environment.
• Maintain accurate records, support audit programmes, and ensure compliance with corporate policies.
• Develop relationships with external service providers and lead contract management for procured corporate services.

What Skills You Need

• A relevant third-level qualification (minimum Level 7 NFQ) in Finance, Business, Management, or Public Administration.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in corporate operations, finance, administrative, or operational support.
• Experience in budget management, financial analysis, and the ability to deliver to strict deadlines.
• Strong organisational, planning and team leadership skills.
• Proven ability to build relationships with stakeholders and service providers.

What's on Offer

• Competitive public sector Grade 7 salary: €61,217 (Entry Level) - €79,583.
• Permanent, pensionable position with incremental pay progression.
• Up to 60% remote working, flexible hours, and 25 days annual leave (increasing with tenure).
• Employer-sponsored academic education, paid study leave, and in-house training for personal development.
• Travel and Bike-to-Work schemes, onsite bike parking, and a dynamic, interactive work environment.

AHBRA is committed to equal opportunity and excellence in service delivery.