Candidates are being sought for the position of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) (Designate)

of An Ghníomhaireacht um Chaighdeáin Foirgníochta / the Building Standards Agency.

On establishment, the Building Standards Agency will operate as an independent statutory

entity under the aegis of the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage. The

overarching purpose of establishing the Building Standards Agency is to expedite the

development of appropriate governance and management structures for the future Building

Standards Regulatory Authority, as well as to increase building control inspection capacity

by recruiting competent technical staff to support Local Authorities.

This appointment offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of Ireland's built

environment through the establishment of a new national organisation that will strengthen

building control oversight, support local authorities and improve public confidence in the

sector.

Main Duties of the Role:

• Leading the establishment and development of a new state body to promote a culture of

compliance with building regulations and building control legislation in the interests of

protecting public health, safety and welfare.

• Developing and overseeing the organisational structures, systems, policies and

procedures necessary to support the Agency's mandate.

• Providing effective leadership through the development and implementation of the

Agency’s strategic objectives and functions in relation to effective, modern and

progressive building control.

• Establishing high standards of corporate governance in line with the Code of Practice for

the Governance of State Bodies;

• Developing and leading the delivery of a strategic workforce plan for the Agency.

• Leading, developing, and managing the performance of the senior management team

within the Agency.

• Managing the Agency’s budget, resources, and reporting obligations to Government

while complying with public financial procedures, including procurement and value-for-

money principles.

• Working closely with the Board, local authority sector and thSCSIe Department of

Housing, Local Government and Heritage to achieve the objectives and functions of the

Agency.

A full list of duties and eligibility criteria can be found in the Candidate information

Booklet.

If you feel you would benefit from a confidential discussion about this role, please contact

Ms. Hilary Dolan at hilary.dolan@publicjobs.ie

We are committed to a policy of equal opportunity and encourage applications under all nine

grounds of the Employment Equality Act.