Public Sector and Regulatory Programmes - Programme Executive

Job TitlePublic Sector and Regulatory Programmes - Programme ExecutiveSalary€50,501 pa (Other arrangements may apply if coming directly from another civil or public service body)Tenure5-year fixed term contractWork LocationDublin, Dundalk, Cork or SligoClosing DateMidnight, Thursday 28th November 2024Role ProfileWe have a number of exciting opportunities across two programmes in the Public Sector and Regulatory Programmes Department, a dynamic team within the Business, Public Sector and Transport Directorate:Public Sector - Energy Services ProgrammePublic Sector - National Estates Programme We deliver actions within the Climate Action Plan related to public sector targets and are delegated by Minister Environment, Climate and Communications to implement regulatory programmes. Our Public Sector Programmes offer strategic engagement, capacity building, technical assistance, and other supports to help the public sector achieve its energy and emissions targets by 2030. We are also responsible for collecting and validating annual data to inform future climate action plans. Public Sector Energy Services SEAI support public bodies through a Partnership approach. In exchange for committing to achieving the public sector energy targets, SEAI provide a Partnership Support Manager (PSM). The PSM coordinates the delivery of several supports for partnering public bodies, namely: support in developing an energy management programme appropriate to their size, a Gap to Target analysis looking at their usage data and planned projects, and an annual review of Critical Success Factors, those elements SEAI deem critical for the public body to achieve the targets. The programme also delivers an annual calendar of events, training, and support services. The programme links heavily with the Public Sector National Estates Programme and the Public Sector Pathfinder Programme.  Reporting to the Public Sector Services Programme Manager the successful candidate will focus on development, management, and co-ordination of a range of standardised supports to help public bodies improve energy efficiency and decarbonise their energy use. This will involve working closely with 348 public bodies to establish energy management programmes and project pipelines appropriate to their size and scale.  The Programme Executive will also be involved in the development and coordination of two new sub-schemes directed initially at the public sector that will focus on Retro-commissioning and Operation and Maintenance. Public Sector National Estates  This is a new programme with the Public Sector suite of programmes. It will support large public sector bodies and sectors in planning and delivering their public sector targets. It will focus mostly on supporting the five main National Estate Portfolio Leads (NEPL) to plan and deliver the decarbonisation of their building stock. This include for example the HSE and health sector as a whole, the Department of Education and schools, the OPW and central government, the Department of Further and Higher Education Research Innovation and Science and the ETB/University/College sector, the local authority sector, New Era and the semi state sector (i.e. Uisce Eireann, Dublin Airport) and other larger public bodies such as the Defence Forces & Prison Service for example. The supports will firstly help these public bodies and sectors develop and model pathways to achieve the targets. It will then support them establish and implement a project pipeline from the pathway analysis. The programme will link heavily with the Public Sector Pathfinder programme to deliver an annual capital investment programme linked to a three-year rolling investment project pipeline. It will work closely with the Public Sector Energy Services programme which delivers supports at individual public body level. Reporting to the Public Sector National Estates Programme Manager, the successful candidate will join an innovative and dynamic team of programme executives. The successful candidate will support large PBs and sectors to develop pathways to achieve all the various targets, and specifically deliver an annual and a three-year rolling investment plan, optimising SEAIs capital contribution through the Pathfinder programme.  These positions will play a key role in the Public Sector and Regulatory Programmes Department.  Essential RequirementsThe successful candidate must be able to demonstrate:A degree (a minimum NFQ level 7 or greater) or equivalent qualification in a relevant technical discipline such as in Engineering, Science, Technology, or Building Services.A minimum of three years’ experience working in a related field (postgraduate studies may be included). Experience building and maintaining effective working relationships internal and external stakeholders.Strong written and verbal communication skills (including report writing, presenting and public speaking) with an ability to communicate complex concepts to non-technical audiences and to represent SEAI in a public forum.Desirable RequirementsExperience in the sustainable energy sector.Experience of working in/with the Public Sector. Building services experience. Experience of new programme development. Experience of budgeting and cost management.Experience of project management, including projects involving a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders.Experience of developing strategic approaches to energy efficiency and/or energy related decarbonisation. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Excellent organisational and time-management skills, with a keen eye for detail.Eligibility to WorkThe SEAI has a legal obligation to ensure that all employees are lawfully entitled to work in Ireland. To qualify, candidates must hold a valid visa on the date of application and where applicable to support a candidate’s application, candidates must submit a valid work permit/visa confirming permission to work in Ireland when requested. Failure to submit the required evidence, and failure to hold a valid permit/visa during the period of the contract, will result in the application and/or contract of employment being rendered void. Note in respect of UK citizens: Information regarding the Common Travel Area is available here.#LI-Hybrid