Analyst

Job Title: Analyst

Starting Salary: €43,303 (Salary scale: €43,303 - €61,370) *Please see below for further information.   

Location: The Exchange, Belgard Square North, Tallaght, Dublin 24.

Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Hybrid working: Up to 3 days per week

Closing Date: 12.00 pm, Monday, 9th June 2025  

Tenure: Appointment will be on a permanent basis subject to successful passing of the probationary period.

The Commission for Regulation of Utilities (CRU)

Our client the Commission for Regulation of Utilities (CRU) is Ireland's independent energy and water regulator. The work of the CRU impacts every Irish home and business ensuring safe, secure and sustainable energy and water supplies for the benefit of all customers.  Our Values are at the core of everything that we do.

Find out more about the CRU at: https://www.cru.ie/

About The Job

We are seeking candidates with experience in legal, economics, engineering, public policy and other relevant fields to fill posts in the following areas:  

• Security of Supply and Wholesale Markets  
• Networks and Economic Regulation  
• Customer Policy and Protection (incl. Legal)   
• Decarbonisation 
• Operations and Organisational Development  

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Preparing CRU consultation and decision papers, preparing reports and making  
• presentations both internally and externally. Working as a member of a team and on specific cross functional project teams as required. 
• Engaging with internal and external stakeholders in a constructive manner in order to further CRU objectives. 
• Engaging with NI, GB or EU counterparts on all-island or EU policy, markets or industry developments. 
• Maintaining an awareness of policy developments and best practice within the energy and water industry and related industries both in Ireland and internationally. 
• Researching policy issues and identification of data / trends, using this to suggest policy courses of action for the CRU. 
• Analysing spreadsheets of energy / water / safety data, and financial modelling. 
• Supporting a technical team in assessing safety cases. 
• Assisting with monitoring compliance of industry with their safety obligations and permits. 
• Supporting safety audits, inspections and analysing performance reports. 
• Carrying out such other functions as may be required from time to time to fulfil the business objectives of the CRU and as appropriate to the grade.  

Essential Requirements 

Candidates must have on or before the closing date for applications the following:  

1. An appropriate NFQ Level 8 or higher qualification, preferably in economics, law, engineering, science, health and safety (process safety), business or other closely related discipline.   
2. A minimum of 1 years’ relevant experience working within an energy, safety, water, process industry or a related sector.   

THE PACKAGE

·      Starting salary of €43,303

·      Salary scale: €43,303 - €61,370

·      Candidates should note that entry will be at the minimum point of the scale.  

·      The rate of remuneration may be adjusted in line with Government pay policy. 

·      Candidates should note that different pay and conditions may apply if, immediately prior to appointment, the appointee is a serving civil or public servant. 

·      Salary increments will be awarded annually, subject to satisfactory performance. 

APPLICATION PROCESS

·   To apply for this full-time opportunity, candidates must submit an application from for this opportunity before the closing date for applications – (Monday, 9th June 2025- to be received not later than 12 pm) 

·   As part of the application form candidates will be required to upload a Cover Letter and C.V. which clearly demonstrates how they meet the key requirements of the role.  

·  The application from can be found here - Career Opportunities | The Commission for Regulation of Utilities (CRU) (cpl.com) 

· Candidates must be eligible to work full time in Ireland at time of application. 

·  The CRU do not reimburse any expenses incurred by candidates during the interview process.

·   Any candidate requiring any accommodation for interview or other elements of the selection process should notify us at [email protected] so that appropriate arrangements can be made.