Role PurposeThe primary purpose of this role is to provide general administrative support toensure the smooth and efficient operation of the Policy, Research & StrategyDivision. As part of the Division’s Policy teams, you will help organisedocumentation, support project workflows, and assist with day-to-dayoperations. This role offers an excellent introduction to the inner workings ofpolicy and strategy, providing the opportunity to develop practical skills andcontribute to meaningful work. Candidates are advised that this will includesupporting work on sensitive subject matters relating to online safety and illegalonline content.
About the DivisionThe Policy, Research & Strategy Division ensures Comisiún na Meán has astrong understanding of how traditional and online media impact the rights,interests, and welfare of citizens. It works to reflect these interests in the rulesthat govern broadcasters and online services, and in how those rules areenforced.
The Division’s Policy teams’ work covers a wide range of online safety issues,including illegal harms, the protection of children and vulnerable adults,safeguarding democracy and fundamental rights, and developing codes andstandards for media services.
Key Responsibilities- Providing general administrative assistance, including preparingcorrespondence and assisting with organising, filing and recording documentation;
- Assisting in the implementation of operational work activities, supportingmanagers and other colleagues;
- Data and file management, in line with the An Coimisiún’s policies and requirements;
- Organising meetings and taking meeting minutes;
- Processing and handling queries from stakeholder groups;
- Organising travel arrangements for team members;
- Collating data/information for reporting, and report-writing
The above is intended as a guide to the general range of duties and is intended to be neither definitive nor restrictive and is subject to review.Essential Criteria- Relevant clerical/administration/customer service experience;
- Effective organisational and time-management skills;
- Good attention to detail;
- Clear and professional written and verbal communication skills
- Effective at prioritising and completing work to meet deadlines.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively across teams;
Desirable Criteria- Experience in the Irish public sector, particularly in a regulatory environment;
- Fluency in or a working knowledge of the Irish language.
Benefits, Package & Pay- This position is offered on a Permanent basis.
- Full time, 35 hrs per week
- Annual Leave: 22 days per annum
- The role will be a hybrid role combining home and office working. Our current hybrid policy is 2 days in the office.
- Our office is located at One Shelbourne Buildings, Shelbourne Road, Dublin 4, D04 NP20.
- For a full list of benefits see our website here
- This position is graded at the Clerical Officer scale.
- Successful candidates will be appointed on the first point of the scale.
Application ProcessIf you are interested in applying for this position, please submit:- A CV (recommended max 2 pages) and a Cover letter/personal statement (recommended max 1 page) outlining why you believe your skills, experience and values meet the requirements of the position via HERE
- Appointment to this role is subject to the candidate's eligibility to work in Ireland. All positions require candidates to live in the Republic of Ireland or Northern Ireland.
- Candidates who engage in canvassing will be disqualified and excluded from the process
Closing Date:
3pm 19th August 2025. Applications will not be accepted after this time.