Our client, a state body for the education system is looking to recruit a number of Senior Managers to join the team.

This role will be to lead the strategic analysis, planning, and implementation of regional and national initiatives and programmes across the full work of the Capital Programmes Unit. This involves collecting, analysing, and interpreting data to inform evidence-based policy decisions and developing and overseeing programmes that drive investment increasing in areas such as student accommodation, Higher Education Public Private Partnership (HE PPP), amongst others.

Successful candidates will play integral roles in shaping the future of keys areas the Unit is tasked with addressing, including student accommodation, HE PPP and others, working closely with Higher Education Institutions (HEIs), Government Bodies, private sector partners, and other stakeholders to deliver impact. These roles will offer the successful candidates the opportunity to be at the forefront of shaping capital investment policy and investment on a national scale; to work in a dynamic, data-driven environment with a direct impact on the future of higher education infrastructure; and to collaborate with key decision-makers in government, academia, and industry to drive meaningful change.

Senior Manager, Capital Programmes Role Responsibilities

Strategic Planning, Programme Development & Delivery

Developing and implementing evidence-based strategies to address key infrastructural challenges in the Higher Education sector.
Designing and overseeing programmes and investment models, ensuring value for money, financial sustainability and efficient delivery.
Working with policymakers to shape funding mechanisms and legislation that support future capital investment across key areas of the Unit.
Overseeing the rollout of capital funding initiatives, ensuring alignment with policy objectives, financial regulations, and the Infrastructure Guidelines.
Developing investment frameworks, financial models, and incentive schemes to support HEIs and private sector partners in delivering across multiple priority areas including student accommodation projects.
Ensuring capital funding initiatives align with policy objectives, governance frameworks and the Infrastructure Guidelines.

Data Analysis & Strategic Insights

Collecting, analysing, and interpreting complex data related to HE infrastructure investment requirements, including but not limited to, student accommodation supply, demand, affordability, and regional disparities.
Developing data-driven reports, forecasts, and policy recommendations to inform decision-making at institutional and national levels.
Utilising advanced analytics tools such as Power BI, GIS mapping, and economic modelling to assess trends and project future investment requirements.
Providing insights on the impact of capital investment, planning regulations, and market conditions across priority investment areas.

Stakeholder Engagement, Management & Advocacy

Collaborating with HEIs, government departments, local authorities, developers, and investors to drive solutions for sectoral capital investment priorities, including, student accommodation, decarbonisation and sustainability, amongst other challenges.
Representing the HEA in high-level discussions on strategy funding models, and infrastructure planning.
Developing and maintaining partnerships with public and private sector entities to explore opportunities and innovative solutions to sectoral challenges.
Leading consultations and working groups to gather insights and ensure stakeholder alignment on programme objectives.

Monitoring & Reporting

Tracking the impact and effectiveness of funding programmes and policy interventions across key capital investment priorities.
Preparing detailed reports and presentations for senior leadership, government agencies, and public stakeholders on key findings and progress.
Ensuring transparency and accountability in programme implementation, aligning with governance and compliance frameworks.

Requirements:

Minimum level 8 degree in a relevant discipline such as engineering, surveying, programme management, capital development economics or finance. Post graduate qualifications will be an advantage.
A minimum of 8 years’ experience in capital development, capital investment planning or policy development within a higher education, housing, or public sector environment.
Strong commercial acumen, with clear understanding of cost drivers, experience working with financial models, risk assessment, and cost management.
Proven expertise in infrastructure investment, capital planning, or housing strategy.
Strong stakeholder management and negotiation skills, with experience engaging government departments and bodies and external partners.
Familiarity with public sector funding processes, governance frameworks, Infrastructure Guidelines, Capital Works Management Framework and Public Procurement Requirements.
These roles may require regular travel; therefore, a valid and clean Irish driving license is required.

If this is something of interest to you, please send your CV in confidence to [email protected]

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