Head of Corporate Services (AHBRAAP25)

Title: Head of Corporate Services
Employer: The Approved Housing Bodies Regulatory Authority
Salary Scale: Assistant Principal – PPC €80,668 – €100,530
Level: Assistant Principal Officer
Location: Up to 60% Remote Working Available
Closing date: 08th July 2025 at 12 noon

JOB SPECIFICATION
AHBRA invites applications for a pivotal leadership position as Head of Corporate 
Services. The Corporate Services Division is a vital function within AHBRA, supporting 
all other Divisions in the areas of Finance, Human Resources, Information Technology, 
Risk Management, Procurement and Facilities Management. There is currently a small, 
but growing, internal team which is supported by external expertise and capacity. 
There will be five direct reports to this position. The successful candidate will be 
responsible for building a high-performing and appropriately structured team.

This role provides an opportunity for significant growth for individuals wishing to 
expand their knowledge, skills and expertise. It offers a dynamic environment where 
continuous learning and professional development are encouraged. Individuals will 
have the chance to engage with diverse challenges, collaborate with experienced 
professionals, and contribute to impactful projects in a vital sector

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
The key duties and responsibilities of the Head of Corporate Services are as follows:

• Strategic Leadership and Management of Corporate Services: Provide strategic and operational leadership for all functions encompassed within Corporate Services, including Finance, Procurement, Risk Management, Human Resources, Information and Communications Technology and Facilities Management. This includes managing the internal team and ensuring that robust and appropriate service level agreements are established and maintained with all external service delivery partners to guarantee effective and compliant support to AHBRA’s operations.
• Financial Management and Reporting: Be accountable for the management of all budgetary processes, ensuring rigorous accountability for income and expenditure in accordance with public financial procedures. Ensure all financial transactions are executed and recorded in strict adherence to both government financial procedures and guidelines and recognised accounting standards applicable to public bodies.
• Governance, Compliance, and External Reporting: Prepare and present ongoing, regular, and comprehensive reports to the AHBRA Board, the Audit and Risk Committee, and the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage regarding the AHBRA’s operational performance, financial position, governance frameworks, and compliance status. 
• Risk Management Framework: Lead the continuous improvement of the corporate risk management framework. Provide expert guidance and support to members of the Senior Management Team in the identification, assessment, updating, and delivery on corporate and divisional risk registers, ensuring a proactive approach to risk mitigation.
• Procurement: Lead and oversee AHBRA’s procurement function to ensure full compliance with all relevant public procurement requirements. Develop, effectively monitor, manage, and maintain robust systems for the approval and documentation of all procurement processes and decisions.
• Engagement with Statutory Audit Functions: Serve as the primary point of engagement and liaison with both internal and external auditors, facilitating audit processes and ensuring timely and comprehensive responses to audit findings and recommendations.
• Oversight of ICT and Facilities: Provide strategic and operational oversight of all Information and Communications Technology activities. Ensure the integrity, confidentiality, availability, and security of all IT systems and data, in compliance with relevant legislation and public sector standards. Oversee the property maintenance function ensuring staff have a safe, comfortable working environment. 
• Human Resources and Organisational Development: Collaborate closely with the Human Resources and Organisational Development Manager to plan, develop, and deliver effective strategies and programmes for staff training and development. Assist in the assessment of essential knowledge and skills required for AHBRA’s work, with a view to maximising organisational talent and resources and supporting all staff to reach their full potential within a public service context.
• Team Leadership and Development: Lead, manage, and develop the Corporate Services Team. Drive recruitment efforts to build an appropriately structured and high-performing team. Ensure that resources within the function are appropriately planned, allocated, and managed to effectively support organisational goals and objectives.
• As a member of the Executive Team, the post holder will be jointly responsible for delivering and reporting on the implementation of AHBRA’s Statement of Strategy.
• Other Duties: Undertake any other duties as directed by the Chief Executive Officer from time to time, consistent with the level and nature of the role.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
Candidates must meet the following essential requirements prior to their 
appointment:

• Possess experience at an appropriate level of seniority in a relevant role.
• A relevant third level qualification (minimum Level 7 of NFQ) or a professional qualification relevant to the role.

DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE:

• Demonstrable financial knowledge and understanding with prior experience in managing budgets. 
• Exceptional communication skills (writing/ verbal / presentation of information and ideas).
• An understanding of Public Sector HR rules and regulations.
• Experience of leading multi-disciplinary teams.
• A proven understanding of public sector management, corporate governance and its applicability to an organisation such as AHBRA

Candidates must have unconditional authorisation to live and work in Ireland

How to Apply 
Complete the application form in full and submit via the online application portal 
Approved Housing Bodies Regulatory Authority (ahbrajobs.com) by 08th 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.