Job Title:Senior Analyst - Governance
Starting Salary:*€60,079 (Salary scale: €60,079 - €75,765) *Please see below for further information.
Location:The Exchange, Belgard Square North, Tallaght, Dublin 24.
Working Hours:37.5 hours per week
Hybrid working: Up to 3 days per week
Closing Date:12.00 pm, Monday 21st April 2025
Tenure: Appointment will be on a permanent basis subject to successful passing of the probationary period.
The Commission for Regulation of Utilities (CRU)
Our client, the Commission for Regulation of Utilities (CRU), is Ireland's independent energy and water regulator. The work of the CRU impacts every Irish home and business ensuring safe, secure, and sustainable energy and water supplies for the benefit of all customers. Our Values are at the core of everything that we do.
Find out more about the CRU at:https://www.cru.ie/
ABOUT THE JOB
As a Senior Analyst (Governance), you will be part of the Finance and Governance Team reporting to the Senior Manager – Finance and Governance; and will have the opportunity to develop your governance knowledge and experience while assisting the CRU to achieve its strategic objectives.
The successful candidate will be involved in a varied role, providing insights to management, working to tight deadlines in a dynamic environment.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
* Lead role in ensuring the CRU complies with its governance obligations, including its obligations under the Code of Practice for the Governance of State Bodies (the Code).
* Work with the Secretary to the Commission to ensure smooth and effective functioning of the Commission and its Committees, and the development, management, and review of governance policies and procedures.
* Supporting the CRU Audit and Risk Committee by managing appointments to the committee, preparing meeting materials, taking minutes, and tracking action items.
* Supporting the Finance and Governance Committee by preparing meeting materials.
* Liaising with the CRU’s parent Department, i.e., the Department of Climate, Environment and Energy, on matters relating to the CRU’s governance and accountability obligations and to the CRU’s obligations to provide information to the Department on an ongoing basis.
* Act as the CRU Data Liaison Officer in ensuring the CRU’s compliance with its data protection/GDPR obligations, working closely with the designated Data Protection Officer.
* Co-ordinating the gathering of pertinent data for corporate reporting purposes and assisting in the preparation of annual reports.
* Procurement Support.
* Where required, conduct market engagement and market analysis as pre-tendering stage.
* Support CRU’s compliance with its procurement obligations including continuous development and oversight of the contract management guidelines/arrangements.
* Assist Division with projects, where relevant.
* Dealing with internal and external stakeholders in a positive manner in order to further CRU objectives.
* Mentoring Analysts and Graduate Analysts within the Commission and conducting knowledge transfer sessions in order to share knowledge, expertise, and learnings.
* Working as a member of a team and leading specific project teams, as required.
* Carrying out such other functions as may be required from time to time to fulfil the business objectives of the CRU and as appropriate to the grade.
Desirable Requirements
* Ability to take qualitative and quantitative information and analyse/challenge it in a constructive manner.
* Experience of drafting documentation to communicate complex issues/information in a clear and concise manner.
* Experience working in a sector-specific regulator or other governmental organisation.
* Familiarity with the national/EU legal framework under which the CRU operates.
THE PACKAGE
·Starting salary of €60,079
·Salary scale: €60,079 - €75,765
·Candidates should note that entry will be at the minimum point of the scale.
·The rate of remuneration may be adjusted in line with Government pay policy.
·Candidates should note that different pay and conditions may apply if, immediately prior to appointment, the appointee is a serving civil or public servant.
·Salary increments will be awarded annually, subject to satisfactory performance.
APPLICATION PROCESS
·To apply for this full-time opportunity, candidates must submit an application form for this opportunity before the closing date for applications – (Monday, 21st April 2025, 12 pm - to be received not later than 12 pm)
·As part of the application form candidates will be required to upload a Cover Letter and C.V. which clearly demonstrates how they meet the key requirements of the role.
·The application form can be found here - Career Opportunities | The Commission for Regulation of Utilities (CRU) (cpl.com)
·Candidates must be eligible to work full-time in Ireland at the time of application.
·The CRU does not reimburse any expenses incurred by candidates during the interview process.
·Any candidate requiring any accommodation for interview or other elements of the selection process should notify us at cru@cpl.ie so that appropriate arrangements can be made.
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