Senior Executive Officer Assistant Director

Senior Executive Officer Assistant Director

The Eastern and Midland Regional Assembly (EMRA) is one of the three Regional Assemblies in Ireland. It was created alongside the Southern and Northern & Western Regional Assemblies by the Local Government Reform Act 2014 and officially established in January 2015.

Regional Assemblies play an important role in promoting and supporting effective and balanced regional development and are tasked with a general competence to co-ordinate, promote and support strategic planning and sustainable development and to promote effectiveness in Local Government and public services in different areas of the state.

Part of the local government structure, the EMRA operates independently to provide a range of functions for the Region which include policy making, monitoring and oversight and promoting enhanced co-ordination in the Region. A key function of the Assembly is to prepare, make and implement the Regional Spatial and Economic Strategy which links Project Ireland 2040 with local economic development and planning through Development Plans and Local Economic and Community Plans. The Assembly also has an important role in promoting and supporting effective regional development through participation in the management of EU funds programmes (EU JTF and ERDF) and securing EU funding for specific regional projects.

An opportunity now exists in Eastern and Midlands Regional Assembly for the position of Senior Executive Officer/Assistant Director.

The Senior Executive Officer/Assistant Director position forms part of the senior management team for the Eastern and Midland Regional Assembly. Reporting to the Director, the Senior Executive Officer/Assistant Director is charged with the efficient management, direction and development of the division and function to which they are assigned, with an initial assignment to the Corporate/HR/Finance/IT Division. Managers at this level work within defined parameters relevant to the position, in accordance with the Regional Assembly’s vision and objectives as set out in its Corporate Plan. Delivery of efficient services and value for money are crucial.

This is an experienced managerial position responsible for leading on policy implementation, service delivery and change management in a dynamic and goal driven environment.

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Closing Date: 3pm Thursday 3rd April 2025