Title: Regulatory Insights Lead Grade 6 (Senior Staff Officer)
Employer: The Approved Housing Bodies Regulatory Authority
Salary Scale: €56,754 (Entry Level) to €69,337
Level: Grade 6 (Senior Staff Officer)
Location: Up to 60% Remote Working Available
Closing date: 04 July 2025 at 12 noon
JOB SPECIFICATION
AHBRA invites applications for a Regulatory Insights Lead within the AHB regulator. In particular, we would welcome applications from individuals with experience of working in the areas of finance, housing, governance, property management, tenant management or data analysis.
Our office is located in Dublin City Centre and provides the opportunity to work remotely up to 3 days per week.
The Approved Housing Bodies Regulatory Authority (AHBRA) is the independent regulator of AHBs in Ireland. It safeguards and oversees the effective governance, financial, property and tenancy management of 437 AHBs.
As a Regulatory Insights Lead you will be able to contribute to a wide range of work with social landlords including assessing risk, obtaining assurance and shaping proportionate regulatory engagement strategies with AHBs, to ensure they can deliver in the areas of governance, financial management and performance.
You will work with a Regulatory Team to oversee a portfolio of AHBs. You will also have the opportunity to work with colleagues
across the regulator to contribute to the development of our regulatory framework, policy and guidance.
KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIESThe duties and responsibilities of the successful candidate will include the following:
- Critically assess information received from AHBs through AHBRA’s regulatory processes and propose appropriate, risk-based regulatory responses.
- Analyse, assess, report and present on key AHB performance data and information.
- Contribute effectively to the delivery and co-ordination of regulatory oversight programme.
- Contribute effectively to the risk evaluation, monitoring and assessment of AHBs including appraisal of how organisations perform against the Standards for AHBs.
- Manage stakeholder relationships, including conducting meetings with AHBs.
- Complete quality assurance work relating to the regulatory framework.
- Lead on and contribute to AHBRA publications, including the development of guidance and advice for AHBs.
- Lead on and contribute to projects and assignments to support delivery of AHBRA’s regulatory objectives.
- Develop and implement policy and procedures.
- Any other duties as directed from time to time.
- Contributing to the development of staff within the regulatory teams
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
Candidates must meet the following essential requirements prior to their appointment: - A degree (Level 7 of NFQ) or equivalent experience in a relevant field such as finance, regulation, compliance, legal, governance, housing, risk management, charitable sector or assurance disciplines would be advantageous.
DESIRABLE CRITERIA
Analytical skills with ability to interrogate data and management information to identify patterns, draw out key themes and findings to support decisions.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience of data analysis and evaluation.
- Experience of communicating effectively with both internal and external stakeholders.
- Experience of managing conflicting demands and responding to tight deadlines where required.
- A professional qualification or part qualification in accounting would be an advantage.
THE SELECTION PROCESS
How to Apply Complete the application form in full and submit via the online application portal Approved Housing Bodies Regulatory Authority Approved Housing Bodies Regulatory Authority by 04 July 2025 at 12 noon.
AHBRA’s recruitment and application programme is supported by Sigmar Ltd.
Canvassing by or on behalf of the applicant will automatically disqualify. Any queries should be directed to ahbrajobs@sigmar.ie.
Candidates must have unconditional authorisation to live and work in Ireland.