Appointments to the Board of Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland
- Salary
- Not stated
- Contract
- Other
- Sector
- Public
- Closes
- 29 Sept 2026
About the Role
The Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment invites applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the positions of Ordinary Member to the Board of of Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland
Requirements
Essential
- Experience at the appropriately senior level in two or more of the following areas:
- Experience in Finance, and either Governance, Risk Management or Compliance at senior management level and/or Audit and Risk Committee experience.
- Experience at a senior management level in the area of Information Technology and the management of large complex IT projects such as Digital Transformation, Cyber Security, Data Analytics.
- Corporate legal experience in a multi-stakeholder and complex organisation
- Experience of developing enhanced customer experience through digital services and leveraging data/AI in delivery.
- A demonstrable understanding of the challenges posed by climate change and delivery of the energy transition.
- Experience of creating an organisation wide culture of data driven continuous improvement with strong understanding of concepts such lean service design for right first time, deep root cause analysis, effective corrective and preventative actions.
- An understanding of the environment that SEAI operates in
- Previous Board Membership
- The ability to take an objective and data driven approach to decision-making and the confidence and resilience required to provide challenges to the executive leadership of the organisation.
- Collegiate and a team player who can build effective relationships with other members of the Board and with the executive team while providing constructive challenge.
- High standards of integrity and probity, understands the role of a Board member and knows how to use that role to good effect.
- Evidence of strong communications, influencing and leadership skills
- Relevant third-level qualification and/or membership of a relevant professional body
Desirable
Details
Location: Dublin
Closing date: 15:00 on Tuesday 29th of September 2026
Frequently asked
- What are the essential requirements for this role?
- Candidates must demonstrate experience at a senior level in two or more of the following areas: Finance, Governance, Risk Management, Compliance, Audit and Risk Committee, Information Technology, management of large complex IT projects, corporate legal experience, developing enhanced customer experience through digital services, understanding of climate change challenges, and creating a data-driven culture of continuous improvement.
- What are the desirable requirements for this role?
- Desirable experience includes an understanding of the SEAI's operating environment, previous board membership, objective and data-driven decision-making, strong communication and leadership skills, and a relevant third-level qualification or professional body membership.
- What is the closing date for applications?
- The closing date for applications is 15:00 on Tuesday 29th of September 2026.