Closing Date: 3pm, Thursday, 14th May 2026 About the Employer Dublin is an international capital city and is the economic engine of the region and the State. Dublin City Council has a unique and critical role in local government: it is the largest local authority in Ireland, with 63 Elected Members representing and serving 588,000 people in the city area. It plays a pivotal role in the provision of services to the almost 1.5 million people in the Dublin Region, and in ensuring that the city can welcome and support a large number of visitors on a daily basis for employment, business, recreation and tourism. Dublin City Council takes the lead role in shaping the strategic vision of Dublin as a dynamic and sustainable city and seeks to continually enhance the city’s attractiveness as a place in which to invest, to work, to live and to visit. Dublin Fire Brigade provides the fully integrated Fire, Emergency Ambulance and Rescue Service for the four Dublin Local Authorities: Dublin City, South Dublin, Fingal and Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Councils. To facilitate the provision of this service they employ approximately 1,000 personnel working in 6 districts with 12 full-time stations, 2 retained (part-time) stations, Training Centre, East Region Communications Centre, Fire Prevention, Administration and Workshops with a fleet of 115+ vehicles. Dublin Fire Brigade provides a response to a diverse range of emergencies along with fighting fires and responding to Emergency Ambulance incidents. It also responds to incidents involving Water Rescue, High Line Rescue, Road Traffic Collisions, Flooding, Chemical Incidents and Marine Emergency Response. About the Role The Chief Fire Officer has overall responsibility for the day-to-day running of the FES including the following: The 24/7/365 operation of the fire service in accordance with agreed control standards The emergency ambulance service as an agent of the HSE. The East Regional Communications Centre, which responds to more than 159,000 calls annually. The Fire Brigade Training Centre, which is the largest fire training facility in Ireland. The Fire Prevention Section, which is responsible for statutory regulation of fire safety in the building stock. In addition to the above, the Chief Fire Officer has been delegated responsibility for: The Dublin Civil Defence service The co-ordination of DCC requirements under the Framework for Major Emergency Management About You The ideal candidate shall have the following Skills and Experience: Be able to work within and lead, multi-disciplinary teams and have the ability to motivate, empower and encourage personnel under their control to achieve agreed service objectives, and to maximum performance and added value. Demonstrate a strong track record and relevant management experience at a sufficiently high level. Be innovative and have a career record that demonstrates a high level of competence in the management of staff, conceptual and analytical thinking, initiative together with the management skills necessary to lead and foster change, while optimising the contribution to the achievement of organisational goals and objectives. Have good knowledge and understanding of the legal, regulatory and governance framework within which the city council operates and a willingness to adhere to corporate policies and collective agreements. Have the ability to deploy financial resources to gain maximum benefit and output within a constrained budgetary control framework. Have strong interpersonal and communication skills. Have a satisfactory knowledge of public service organisation in Ireland. Have a good understanding of the industrial relations procedures, as they apply in the case of fees. Have a capacity to work collaboratively with key agencies including other departments within Dublin city council, the other Dublin local authorities, the HSE, the national ambulance service, An Garda Síochána, the national directorate for fire and emergency management, government departments etc. Have excellent knowledge and awareness of health and safety legislation and regulations, their implications for the organisation and its employees, and their application in the workplace. Have an understanding of the role and duties of managers in safety and personnel management in the workplace. The Closing Date for this competition is Thursday, 14th of May at 3pm. We are committed to a policy of equal opportunity and encourage applications under all nine grounds of the Employment Equality Act. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Closing Date: 3pm, Thursday, 7th May 2026 About the Employer The Civil Service is at the heart of Irish society and, as Civil Servants, we put the public at the heart of what we do. Everything we do impacts our country, its organisations and most importantly its people. A career in the Civil Service offers you the opportunity to take on exciting and challenging work while making a real difference to people’s lives in Ireland. About the Role While the precise nature of PO-level ICT roles will vary depending on the needs of individual departments/offices, all PO-level ICT/digital roles are senior leadership positions in these organisations. These can be broadly categorised as any of Head of ICT and Digital, Head of Digital Solutions/Business Applications, Head of Infrastructure & Security/Operations, or similar senior technology leadership roles. Those in PO-level ICT/digital roles across the Civil Service are responsible for leading and managing their units which includes general senior management functions relevant to any area of an organisation. As senior leaders in their organisation, PO-level post holders are also expected to make a broader corporate contribution to furthering the strategic objectives of their organisation. The specific nature of each role will be determined by the range of digital and ICT services needed to support the business for each particular organisation. Larger organisations may have multiple PO-level roles across their ICT/digital teams, relevant to specific disciplines such as Infrastructure, Security and Operations/Digital Solutions and Programme Delivery, while smaller organisations will have a single PO-level ICT role acting as Head of ICT/Digital and most senior trusted digital advisor to that organisation. About You Are you a high calibre individual with an interest in public affairs and a commitment to public service, who is capable of contributing at a high level to the strategic direction of your appointed organisation? Do you have: strong technical experience and the vision to see opportunities for ICT, digital, data and AI to deliver digital transformation and world class government services to individuals and businesses? a proven track record of leading technical and business teams to implement transformational services within your organisation and for its customers? excellent communication skills and strong team leadership skills? Are you: a people leader who enjoys working as part of project and multidisciplinary groups? someone who can deliver on-time and on budget solutions? someone who can establish and maintain good working relationships with others, and build networks both within and without their organisation? confident and persuasive and able to explain complex ideas to a non-technical audience in a structured and concise manner? someone who keeps up to date with emerging technologies and is always keen to learn new skills and to encourage their team to do so? comfortable working in an environment where there is ongoing and significant change? focused on providing the best possible service to the public and to customers in your organisation? The Closing Date for this competition is Thursday, 7th of May at 3pm. We are committed to a policy of equal opportunity and encourage applications under all nine grounds of the Employment Equality Act. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Job Title: Financial Management Accountant Employer: Wexford County Council County: Wexford Closing Date: 3pm, Thursday, 14th May 2026 Starting Salary: €81,777 About the Employer: Wexford County Council is one of the county’s major employers, currently employing approximately 900 staff with 450 retired personnel. Reporting to the Director of Finance , the Financial/Management Accountant will lead and manage the finance function within the Authority. As a member of the Executive Management team, the Financial/Management Accountant may also have other responsibilities in the overall management of the Authority. About the Role The position is a senior position within the Finance function reporting to the Director of Finance. The successful candidate will be responsible for modernising and managing change in the Finance function. They will be responsible for introduction of new initiatives, policies and procedures and working with multidisciplinary teams. The successful candidate will work in a dynamic and progressive local authority which provides a multiplicity of services to Wexford County Council. About You Knowledge of accounting methods, procedures, processes and contemporary management accounting techniques and principles. Knowledge of local government financial procedures including the preparation of the Annual budget and the Annual Financial Statement. Experience in working with non-finance managers in providing guidance, advice and instruction on accounting requirements for their business area. Extensive experience in leading, developing and implementing financial and resource allocation strategies that support Strategic Corporate objectives. Experience in the identification of critical financial issues and briefing senior management and/or Board. Extensive experience of analysis, conceptual thinking and problem solving in Finance and Business Management. Experience of staff supervision and performance management. Highly developed relationship management and interpersonal skills and a capacity to promote co-operation, trust and openness amongst staff and customers. Highly developed oral and written communication skills, including negotiation, report writing and presentation skills. Excellent working knowledge of integrated Financial Management Systems and Microsoft Excel. Experience in risk management and procurement. An ability to determine priorities and organise workloads in order to produce quality output within tight timeframes. A proven ability to work under pressure and think laterally in dealing with a wide range of issues. We are committed to a policy of equal opportunity and encourage applications under all nine grounds of the Employment Equality Act. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Dublin City Council is seeking a Chief Fire Officer to take charge of the fire and emergency services in Dublin. The role requires strong leadership in managing diverse teams and ensuring the operational effectiveness of emergency responses, including ambulance services. The ideal candidate should have substantial management experience and a solid understanding of the regulatory frameworks and safety legislation. This role plays a crucial part in enhancing the city's emergency response capacity while collaborating with various agencies. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Wexford County Council is seeking a Financial Management Accountant to lead its finance function. The role involves modernising processes, implementing new initiatives, and guiding non-finance managers on accounting requirements. Candidates should have extensive experience in financial management, excellent communication skills, and knowledge of local government financial procedures. The position offers a competitive starting salary of €81,777. Join a dynamic team committed to providing quality services to the community. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Mayo County Council is looking for a Senior Executive Engineer to manage staff and oversee projects efficiently. The role involves ensuring service delivery aligns with local policies and strategic objectives, working closely with the Senior Management Team, and engaging with stakeholders. Ideal candidates should possess strong leadership skills, experience in project management, and excellent communication abilities. This position offers a salary of €79,881 with opportunities for impactful work in the community. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Job Title: Senior Executive Engineer Employer: Mayo County Council County: Mayo Closing Date: 3pm, Thursday, 14th May 2026 Starting Salary: €79,881 About the Employer: Mayo County Council is at the heart of the local community and is the key provider of economic and social development in Mayo. As the democratic leader of the County, we represent the people while delivering vital public services to a population of 137,970 citizens in the areas of housing, roads transportation, planning, environment, economic and community development, tourism, libraries, fire and emergency response, parks, amenities, heritage, and the arts. Mayo County Council comprises 30 Councillors across four Municipal Districts and has a revenue budget for 2026 of €219 m. With over 1,200 employees, we offer a wide range of excellent career opportunities for candidates with an interest and passion for working in the public service, both from our headquarters in Castlebar and various district/area offices throughout the County. Our mission is to promote the well‑being and quality of life of our citizens and communities in Mayo and to enhance the attractiveness of the county as a place in which to live, work, visit, invest in and enjoy and our shared vision is of a county that is sustainable, inclusive, prosperous and proud. About the Role: Mayo County Council invites applications from suitably qualified persons who wish to be considered for inclusion on a panel from which permanent & fixed‑term contract vacancies for the position of Senior Executive Engineer shall be drawn. The Senior Executive Engineer will be responsible for the efficient management of staff and the work programme of the directorates/department and function to which they are assigned. Managers at this level work within defined parameters relevant to the position, in accordance with the Local Authority’s vision and objectives as set out in its Corporate Plan and the role is interchangeable across directorates. Delivery of efficient services and value for money is crucial. The Senior Executive Engineer will be required to lead a team or teams and to provide technical and managerial support across all local authority service areas and to liaise with external agencies and support the democratic process. The Senior Executive Engineer will be required to work closely with the Senior Management Team and Elected Members to deliver the full range of services, implement local policy decisions and deliver on strategic corporate objectives and in accordance with the general policy direction of the elected council at both full Council and Municipal District level. They may also be required to deputise for the Senior Engineer. About You: The ideal candidate shall have the following Skills and Experience: Have experience of managing and leading multi-disciplinary and cross functional teams. Have the ability to motivate, empower, encourage and achieve maximum efficiency and value for money from the personnel and processes under their control. Have experience of managing and scheduling a multiannual portfolio of projects within budget and on time. Have experience of maintaining sound employee relations and conflict resolution. Have a track record of delivering results. Have an understanding of Local Authority services and structures in Ireland or have the ability to quickly acquire same. Be capable of working in close consultation with key stakeholders and in seeking co‑operation and consensus with a whole range of bodies and representative groups. Be experienced in meeting regularly with stakeholders, providing updates, presentations and reports, taking customer feedback and ensuring any learning from same is used to enhance the operations of the organisation. Be experienced in contributing to the operational and strategic planning processes and in the implementation of the agreed aims of same. Have excellent interpersonal, communication and influencing skills. Have experience of managing finance and budgets and ensuring value for money. Have strong planning, operational and project management skills. Have an ability to achieve delivery of competing demands within prescribed timelines and deadlines. Have experience of providing information on the pattern of demand and activity and the skills to schedule/programme the carrying out of work. Have excellent report writing and strong ICT skills. Have a focus on the customer and on service improvement including taking ownership and resolving issues they may arise. Have good knowledge and awareness of statutory obligations of Health and Safety Legislation the implications for the organisation and the employee, and their application in the workplace. The Closing Date for this competition is Thursday, 14th of May at 3pm. We are committed to a policy of equal opportunity and encourage applications under all nine grounds of the Employment Equality Act. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Chief Executive, Longford County Council The Chief Executive has the lead role in developing and overseeing the organisational structures and resources needed to deliver an extensive range of services to the public. Paramount among the Chief Executive’s duties is to maximise the social, economic, cultural and physical development of County Longford to the benefit of communities and citizens throughout the county. Main Duties of the job The Chief Executive has responsibility for the day-to-day management of the authority, including staffing matters and the discharge of executive functions within the policy parameters as determined by the elected council. They also have a specific responsibility to advise the elected members in the determination of policy in accordance with national policy and in relation to the exercise of reserved functions while, in turn, implementing decisions. The ideal candidate will have Identify and create a shared long-term vision for Longford that promotes the physical, social, cultural and economic environment in an integrated way; Translate this vision into a strategy for the achievement of key organisational goals; Communicate in a clear and convincing way, listening carefully to others and clarify information as required; Drive and lead on the delivery of key priorities for the Council and local government sector, as a whole; Network effectively with internal and external stakeholders, in particular, representatives of Government departments, colleagues in the City and County Management Association and other bodies; Information about the Organisation Longford County Council is the Authority responsible for Local Government in County Longford. The corporate headquarters are located at Aras An Chontae, Great Water Street, Longford. There are 3 municipal districts, Longford, Granard and Ballymahon. Longford has 18 elected members and approximately 410 employees. Longford County Council is responsible for delivering a wide range of services in the local area with a focus on making Longford a prosperous county that seeks to support a vibrant economy, rural quality of life, active and safe communities, diversity, culture and heritage, healthy and sustainable natural environment along with a sense of community pride and place. Located in Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands, Longford is a hidden gem in Ireland’s midlands and is renowned for its rich culture, heritage and natural amenities. Longford County Council strives to make a difference leading economic, social and community development, delivering efficient and good value services, and representing citizens and local communities making a difference to the lives of our citizens and customers. We are committed to a policy of equal opportunity and encourage applications under all nine grounds of the Employment Equality Act. #J-18808-Ljbffr
A local government authority in Ireland seeks a Chief Executive to lead the organizational development and oversee service delivery across communities. The ideal candidate will drive social, economic, and cultural advancement in County Longford, managing day-to-day operations and advising elected officials. Strong vision, clear communication, and stakeholder networking abilities are essential for success. The Council values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity in its hiring processes. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Title Head of Corporate Services Division (Assistant Secretary), Office of the Revenue Commissioners Job Summary Revenue is the largest Civil Service organisation and one of the biggest employers in the State. It has very active recruitment, development and staff assignment functions across 16 Divisions. It has the largest internal learning and development Branch in the Civil Service operating strong training programmes with a range of external partners. The Corporate Services Division currently has 5 Principal Officer led branches with just over 200 staff primarily located in Dublin but also expanding its presence in Limerick. Revenue is currently restructuring its central divisions to ensure optimal alignment of corporate support structures. The successful candidate will be a key player in the restructuring collaboration with the heads of other central divisions and the Revenue Board and will be responsible for leading the staff engagement and change management processes required for the seamless transition to new structures in their realigned Division. Main Duties of the Job The Head of Corporate Services Division is responsible for effectively supporting Revenue business and delivery on Statement of Strategy objectives and Corporate Priorities by ensuring appropriately skilled resourcing is in place, deployed according to evolving business need in consultation with Revenue divisions and informing strategic workforce plans and positioning Revenue as an employer of choice. Essential Requirements Have significant recent leadership and management experience at an appropriate senior level, including leading and managing teams and projects in a large, dynamic and complex organisation. Have the ability to lead the active development of Revenue’s development portfolio, exploiting opportunities for new and revised programmes in response to business challenges, supporting innovation in learning design and delivery, assessment methods and student support, and lead Revenue’s commitment to a continuous learning culture. Have a well‑developed knowledge of the challenges across the industrial relations/employee relations spectrum, coupled with strong Organisational Development experience to guide workforce planning and employee engagement strategies. Have up‑to‑date knowledge and insights on how modern tax and duty administrations operate. Information about the Organisation Revenue, as the Irish Tax and Customs administration, plays a critical part in securing Ireland’s fiscal, social and economic foundations. Its mission is “to serve the community by fairly and efficiently collecting taxes and duties and implementing customs controls.” It has a staff of almost 7,000 and deals with over 4 million personal and business customers. Selection Process Details This is a Top Level Appointments Committee (TLAC) position. The closing date for receipt of completed applications is 3pm on Thursday 7th of May 2026. If you feel you would benefit from a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact Ciarán Oman at ciaran.oman@publicjobs.ie We are committed to a policy of equal opportunity and encourage applications under all nine grounds of the Employment Equality Act. #J-18808-Ljbffr
