Head of Corporate Systems

Garda; Dublin; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An Garda Síochána is seeking a Head of Corporate Systems to lead the overall management and strategic direction of the corporate IT systems portfolio. The role reports to the Director of Digital & ICT and participates in the ICT Steering Group, shaping governance and delivery standards across the organisation.

The successful candidate will oversee maintenance, enhancement, and cybersecurity of all corporate systems, drive enterprise-scale change including a new HCM solution, manage vendors, and

Job description

The closing date for this vacancy is 08/10/2026, 15:00

Job summary

The Head of Corporate Systems will report directly to the Director of Digital & ICT and will participate in and contribute to the ICT Steering Group which comprises of all ICT Head of Functions along with the Director.

The successful candidate will have overall responsibility for Corporate Systems in An Garda Síochána, setting the vision and future direction for this important portfolio of systems and ensuring that these systems operate efficiently and reliably to required standards and timelines to meet internal and external customer expectations.

Main Duties of the Job

• Overall responsibility for the maintenance, support (level 3) and enhancement of the portfolio of corporate IT systems.
• Implementation and oversight of the programme of change for new and enhanced corporate digital solutions, including overall responsibility for the technical implementation of a new enterprise-scale HCM solution for An Garda Síochána.
• Overseeing and continuously improving the delivery of services to ensure service levels for all corporate IT systems are met and where possible exceeded.
• Ensuring cyber security is imbedded by design into all corporate IT systems.
• Liaising with stakeholders in corporate functions to identify and manage the delivery of new and enhanced digital solutions for the business units.
• Supporting business colleagues in process re‑engineering to generate benefits and efficiencies from digital solutions.
• Streamlining all digital systems to ensure all corporate data have a master ‘single source of truth’ across applications and services.
• Ensuring that the delivery of all services, projects and activities are underpinned with strong governance procedures, ensuring compliance with relevant organisation and government circulars, guidelines and advice notes.
• Leading a blended team of internal and external resources, ensuring all activities are delivered on time and on budget to achieve best value-for-money.
• Managing third-party vendors to ensure delivery of services and solutions adhere to An Garda Síochána standards and agreed SLAs.

A full list of duties and eligibility criteria can be found in the Candidate information Booklet

Information about the organisation

An Garda Síochána is the national police and security service of Ireland, comprised of approximately 14,300 Garda Members, 3,600 Garda Staff and 300 Garda Reserves. An Garda Síochána is a community focused organisation with a mission of ‘Keeping People Safe’. With a dual role and responsibility for the provision of policing services, and protecting the security of the State, An Garda Síochána is committed to delivering a responsive, effective and efficient service, that meet the needs of our communities.

An Garda Síochána is charged with delivering on the key commitments made within the Programme for Government.In support of such, the organisation is growing at scale, with the effective use of Garda resources and capabilities as a key focus area.

An Garda Síochána has delivered on a significant organisational transformation programme including the introduction of cutting‑edge technology, new methods of working and the biggest change to its structure in history.

It is a particularly exciting time to join An Garda Síochána and the organisation is determined to recruit the best talent to help deliver its ambitious programme of work.

See Information Booklet.

Selection Process Details

The closing date for receipt of completed applications is 3pm on Thursday 8th of October 2026.

We are committed to a policy of equal opportunity and encourage applications under all nine grounds of the Employment Equality Act, 1998-2015