Director of Business Services

Overview

The Charities Regulator is currently recruiting for a Director of Business Services – Principal Officer level. This is a critical leadership role reporting directly to the CEO (and deputising for the CEO from time to time), with close involvement with the Board and cross-divisional support to the organisation's units. The successful candidate will be a key member of the senior leadership team, building capacity to deliver statutory functions and supporting the achievement of strategic objectives. The role requires an experienced senior manager with vision, strategic leadership and strong communication skills, and a working knowledge across governance, financial management, human resources, IT, risk management and strategic planning.

Key responsibilities

• Supporting the Chief Executive through strategic leadership, effective relationship management, and engagement with key stakeholders including the parent department, other public bodies, sectoral interests and service providers.
  
• Leading the business services function of the Regulator – delivering Finance, Corporate Affairs, Information Management and Technology, and Human Resources services.
  
• Contributing to strategic focus and outcomes by the Regulator, including working closely with the senior leadership team to deliver on strategy.
  
• Ensuring the provision of excellent services to the Board through its secretariat and other supports consistent with good governance.
  

The above outlines the core elements of relationship management, business services delivery, delivery on strategy and board supports. Further detail on sub-elements is included in Appendix A. This description is indicative and may be updated to reflect business needs.

About you — Essential experience, skills, knowledge and qualifications

The Charities Regulator is seeking to appoint an individual who possesses the following to a level appropriate to the role of Principal Officer.

• A relevant qualification at level 8 or higher on the National Framework of Qualifications
  
• At least 7 years' experience in a senior leadership role, ideally in a complex environment, managing multiple projects with a range of stakeholders, with a proven track record of linking service delivery to strategic objectives
  
• Proven ability to exercise sound judgment, analytical thinking, and problem solving/decision making skills
  
• Strong leadership qualities with a proven ability to build and develop high-functioning teams
  
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to influence and work effectively with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders
  
• High levels of competency in Finance, HR and IT
  
• Sound judgment, problem solving and decision-making skills
  
• Self-motivation, commitment and energy, with a passion to serve and protect the public interest
  
• Ambition to deliver on demanding strategic development targets with strong personal and professional credibility
  
• An understanding of budgetary responsibility, including general corporate financial processes
  
• An appreciation of public service values
  

Desirable experience, knowledge and skills

• An understanding of the charity sector
  
• Experience at a senior level in the public sector
  
• A strong understanding of public sector procurement
  
• Experience of leading Corporate Services functions, including Finance, Human Resources, ICT, Procurement, with the ability to quickly understand the Organisation's role and objectives and the context within which it operates
  
• Knowledge and experience of dealing with complex ICT systems and interface with partner organisations and departments
  
• Evidence of ongoing professional and personal development
  
• Fluency in or working knowledge of the Irish language is desirable, but not required
  

Required competencies

Candidates should have the abilities required of a Director of Business Services with the Charities Regulator. In particular, candidates must demonstrate in their applications and during the selection process the following competencies, as required for the role, with reference to specific achievements and relevant examples in their career to date:

• Leadership and strategic direction
  
• Judgement and decision making
  
• Management and delivery of results
  
• Building relationships and communication
  
• Specialist knowledge, expertise and self-development
  
• Drive and commitment to public service values
  

How to apply

Candidate Information Booklets are available from the Charities Regulator website or via the following link:

Applications must be in the form of a CV and cover letter and sent to [email protected].

The CV should provide details of education and career history (starting with the most recent position) highlighting achievements relevant to the essential experience, skills, knowledge and qualifications for this position. Ideally it should be no more than three pages.

In the covering letter, outline why you would like to work for the Charities Regulator and how your skills, experience and values meet the requirements of the position. Please address comprehensively each of the competencies listed above and in Appendix B. The letter should be a maximum of two pages.

Closing Date: 5pm, Wednesday, 17 September 2025. Applications will not be accepted after the closing date. Please retain a copy of the email submission.

An acknowledgement email will be issued in respect of all applications. If you do not receive an acknowledgement within two working days, please contact the specified email to confirm receipt.

Canvassing is prohibited and will result in disqualification from the competition.

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