Executive Officer Policy, Research and Strategy

Executive Officer - Policy, Research, and Strategy

About Your New Employer

• Join a leading organisation: Be part of our client's Policy, Research, and Strategy Division.
• Hybrid working model: Enjoy the flexibility of working both from home and in the office.
• Prime location: Office located at One Shelbourne Buildings, Shelbourne Road, Dublin 4, D04 NP20.

About Your New Job

• Policy development: Support the development of policies addressing various media-related harms and issues, including the interests of children and vulnerable adults, illegal content, protection of democracy, fundamental rights, consumer rights, and online safety.
• Strategy development: Assist in developing and reviewing our client's organisational strategy.
• Research: Conduct and commission high-quality, ethical research to inform policy-making processes.
• Data access: Lead the response to Article 40 of the Digital Services Act, processing applications for platform data from researchers globally.

Key Responsibilities

• Support work activities: Assist in the implementation of work activities and support Line Managers and colleagues.
• Project work: Contribute to and carry out project work as required.
• Task management: Take ownership of assigned tasks, prioritising to ensure timely and high-standard completion.
• Communication: Present material (written and oral) clearly, concisely, and convincingly.
• Data management: Assist with the management of data and records, and curate library or other information resources.
• Research: Conduct desk-based research to support the team's work.
• Issue analysis: Analyse and prepare responses to issues, queries, and correspondence.
• Knowledge sharing: Share information, knowledge, and experience with colleagues to help meet team and organisational objectives.
• Administrative support: Perform administrative duties as required to support the team.

What Skills You Need

• Experience: Minimum of 2 years’ demonstrable experience in supporting and developing effective processes and workflows.
• Interpersonal skills: Strong ability to work collaboratively in a team.
• Project management: Proven experience in managing or supporting projects.
• Organisational skills: Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail.
• Analytical skills: Ability to interpret, analyse, and manage a range of information sources.
• Communication skills: Strong oral and written communication skills, including report writing and proofreading.
• Time management: Ability to manage various tasks, work under pressure, and meet deadlines.
• Technical proficiency: Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Problem-solving: Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills.

Desirable Skills

• Related experience: Previous experience in a related role, including research administration, research support, policy development, or library and information support.
• Public sector experience: Experience in a similar role in the public sector.
• Supervisory experience: Previous experience in a supervisory role.
• Irish language proficiency: Fluency in, or a working knowledge of, the Irish language.

What’s on Offer

• Permanent position: Secure a long-term role.
• Full-time hours: 35 hours per week.
• Annual leave: 23 days per annum.
• Hybrid working: Combine home and office working (2 days in the office).
• Competitive salary: Position graded at the Executive Officer scale, with successful candidates appointed on the first point of the scale.
• Comprehensive benefits: For a full list of benefits, see our client's website here.

What’s Next

Apply now by submitting your CV (recommended maximum 2 pages) and a cover letter/personal statement (recommended maximum 1 page) outlining why your skills, experience, and values meet the requirements of the position via the application portal.

Closing Date: 21st August 2025, 3pm. Applications will not be accepted after this time.