Assistant Director, Platform Supervision, Principal

Coimisiún na Meán Vision and Mission

Coimisiún na Meán is Ireland’s agency for developing and regulating a thriving, diverse, creative, safe and trusted media landscape.

As the independent media regulator, Coimisiún na Meán is responsible for regulating broadcasters, video-on-demand providers and online platforms established in Ireland. Their wide-reaching remit also includes supporting and developing the Irish media sector.

About This Role​
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Role Purpose​

In the Platform Supervision & Investigations division Assistant Directors will manage people and projects, and coordinate with stakeholders nationally and internationally. Assistant Directors will draft and launch procedures for cross functional teams and support the development and delivery of compliance obligation messaging and reviews. In the Platform Supervision team, Assistant Directors will manage people and projects, and coordinate with stakeholders nationally and internationally. Assistant Directors will draft and launch procedures for cross functional teams and support the development and delivery of compliance obligation messaging and reviews. They will lead and take part in supervisory activities and other work contributing to the mission of Coimisiún na Meán​
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About the Team​

The mission of the Platform Supervision and Investigations division is to understand the services and operations of the organisations that Coimisiún na Meán regulates. This includes monitoring compliance with regulatory obligations, resolving issues voluntarily when appropriate, and taking formal compliance action when warranted. The Division is made up of six teams; 4 devoted to the supervision of platforms, an investigations team and an operations team which will help determine regulatory strategy. ​
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Key Responsibilities​

• Provide support to the relevant Director in managing operational and strategic workstreams .​
• Conduct analysis and deliver reports on service documentation obligations (under legislative areas including DSA ( Digital Services Act), OSC ( Online Safety Code) and TCOR ( Terrorist Content Online Regulation).​
• Lead on stakeholder management and provide support for operational and strategic programs, including pan-European DSC and European Commission collaboration.​
• Lead on capacity planning for project and business-as-usual functions in assigned areas.​
• Manage data gathering, identification, and categorisation of regulated entities. ​
• Conduct supervision process reviews. ​
• Supervise records management activities, in collaboration with internal teams.
• Generate reports and presentations for internal and external audiences. ​
• Lead on reviews of legislation and provide recommendations to transform codes and rules into working processes. ​
• Lead on the development of regulatory driven processes and provide recommendations to change or improve processes.​
• Lead BAU or project-based teams including managing, hiring and developing a high performing team. ​
• Mentoring and coaching team members to develop their potential. ​

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.

About You ​

Experience, Skills, Knowledge & Qualifications​

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Essential Criteria​
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• At least 5 years' relevant work experience, with a minimum of 2 years of line management experience. ​
• Experience in the technology sector or working for a regulatory agency/body.
• Excellent planning and organisational skills and the ability to prioritise effectively and manage a significant and diverse workload. ​
• Well-developed interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships with many different stakeholders and demonstrate negotiation and influencing skills. ​
• Ability to work on initiative and within project teams. ​
• Excellent written communication skills in various forms, including presentations, policy documents, correspondence and reports.​
• Experience in assessing large datasets, policies, or legislation and producing summary outputs for diverse audiences​.
• Future focused and resilient enough to view challenges as learning opportunities. ​
• You respect laws, rules and due process as a framework for delivering a positive impact on society. ​Excited about applying your specialist knowledge of online safety. ​
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Desirable Criteria​

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• Legal or paralegal qualifications​.
• Experience with CRM tools and customer interaction processes. ​
• Experience in database management .​
• Experience in data querying and analysis using SQL, Python etc. ​
• A recognised qualification/degree of at least Level 7 on the National Framework of Qualifications in a relevant discipline. ​
• Fluency in or working knowledge of the Irish language. ​

Key Information​

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Benefits, Package & Pay​

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• This position is offered on a Permanent basis. ​
• Full time, 35 hrs per week​.
• Annual Leave: 30 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 Assistant Principal scale.​
• Successful candidates will be appointed on the first point of the scale.

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Application Process​

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If you are interested in applying for this position, please submit:​

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• A CV (max 2 pages) and a Cover letter/personal statement (max 1 page) outlining why you believe your skills, experience and values meet the requirements of the position. ​
• 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​.

ReasonableAccommodations​

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Reasonable accommodations will be provided, if required, during the recruitment process. To discuss and request reasonable accommodations in confidence please contact amckiernan@cnam.ie

Closing Date: Monday 30 June 2025 at 3 pm
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