Manager - Energy Safety Policy and Promotion

Job Title: Manager - Energy Safety Policy and Promotion

Starting Salary:  *€82,495 - €116,841 *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, 18th August 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.

About the Job

The manager’s role is primarily to oversee the successful delivery by their team of the CRU’s annual work plans and to provide specialist support /advice to the senior management team. A key participant in the design, development and implementation of policy in the CRU, the manager is also central in shaping and maintaining a high performance, value-driven culture in the organisation. 

Duties and Responsibilities  

• Managing and supporting staff in terms of coaching, mentoring, along with skills transfer and development; 
• Carrying out appraisals for each team member through CRU annual appraisal process; 
• Delivering work in line with the CRU’s Strategic Plan, implementing the CRU’s strategy day-to-day, embodying the values of the organisation. 
• Development of annual goals and objectives for the team which will feed into the CRU work plan; 
• Managing at all levels in a changing environment that demands both flexibility and adaptability; 
• Operating in an environment of increasing accountability;  
• Providing a clear focus on the importance of managing outputs and outcomes;  
• Managing key projects in line with the CRU work plan in a productive and efficient manner 
• Representing the CRU at stakeholder engagements, communicating effectively with external stakeholders. 
• 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 

• An honours degree, NFQ Level 8 equivalent, in a relevant discipline (including but not limited to regulatory policy, engineering, science, law, finance, , business, accountancy). 
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience working in a regulatory, policy making or other relevant role.

The Package

• Starting salary of €82,495 
• *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, 18th August 2025, 12 pm - 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.