Planning, Policy and Development Manager (PPDM)
Planning, Policy and Development Manager (PPDM)
Irish Lights is seeking to appoint a Planning, Policy and Development Manager (PPDM) to join their senior management team. This role reports directly to the Director of Navigation, Maritime and Consenting, and the successful candidate will:
● Lead on stakeholder engagement at national and international level providing an authoritative input to key regulatory, planning, advisory and policy processes, committees and working groups relevant to navigation safety.
● Manage, develop, advise and report on Irish Lights internal processes for Navigation Safety and Aids to Navigation with a view to supporting Irish Lights statutory role in planning & regulation.
● Translate future requirements and opportunities in the maritime area into the design, development and delivery of key services.
● Be responsible for department level project delivery and status reporting.
The successful candidate will possess excellent interpersonal and networking skills and will be adept at articulating the role of Irish Lights to internal and external stakeholders. The PPDM will have senior leadership team experience, hold a relevant degree/equivalent level qualification and have in depth experience relating to maritime policy, regulation, engineering, safety or science. They will have a track record in designing, developing and delivering new strategies and services as a response to policy and regulatory changes.
To contribute to a safe, inclusive and equitable workplace environment the PPDM will embrace Irish Lights’ values of: Professionalism, Respect, Trust, Quality, Innovation and Collaboration.
For further information on the role, please contact Ellen Roche at 087 637 0812 or Laura Harrington at 087 378 3010.
To apply, please send a comprehensive CV and a personal statement outlining your fit for the role to: ie_recruitment_cil_ppanddev@pwc.com
The closing date for receipt of applications is 5:30pm on Monday, 31st March 2025.
The Commissioners of Irish Lights is an equal opportunities employer and promotes diversity in the workplace.
