Regulatory Compliance Manager, Media Landscape Division, HEO

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​

Role Purpose

This role supports the delivery of statutory functions under the Broadcasting Act and the Accessibility Act. The successful candidate will contribute to the development, implementation, and oversight of compliance frameworks, ensuring regulated entities meet legislative and regulatory requirements. The role requires a high level of analytical capability, independent judgement, and the ability to communicate effectively, while also contributing to team performance and cross-functional collaboration within the Media Landscape Division.

About the Broadcasting & VOD Compliance & Complaints Team

The Broadcasting & VOD Compliance & Complaints team sits in the Media Landscape division and handles complaints about broadcast and video on-demand content not meeting standards in relation to matters such as harm, offence, incitement to violence/hatred, fairness, objectivity and impartiality. The team also monitors compliance with media service codes and rules, broadcasting contracts and European Works obligations for broadcasters and VOD providers.

Key Responsibilities

• Research and analyse regulatory, legislative, and compliance issues relating to the Broadcasting Act and the Accessibility Act.
• Support the design, implementation, and review of a regulatory compliance framework for the Accessibility Act.
• Monitor compliance, assist with complaints handling and support enforcement activities
• Contribute to the integration of new compliance requirements into existing frameworks and workflows.
• Prepare reports, draft decisions, and support the development of periodic reviews, briefing materials, and communications outputs.
• Engage and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including regulated entities and advocacy groups
• Provide direction and oversight to team members, ensuring effective delivery of work plans and objectives.
• Plan, prioritise, and organise work in line with direction from senior management, ensuring high-quality outputs are delivered within agreed timeframes.

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

Essential Criteria

• Demonstrable experience of independent research and data analysis
• Proven capability to make sound, timely decisions and recommendations in a compliance or policy environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly and professionally.
• Track record of producing high-quality work within tight deadlines.
• Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively as part of a team.
• Experience in planning and organising work, including performance management and delivery of objectives.
• Capacity to develop subject matter expertise in complex or evolving policy areas.

Desirable Criteria

• Knowledge of accessibility requirements under national or EU legislation.
• Experience in the development or implementation of regulatory or compliance frameworks.
• Experience supporting regulatory complaints handling, monitoring, or enforcement functions.
• Experience drafting reports, regulatory decisions, or communications materials for a policy or public service context.
• Demonstrated ability to engage with diverse stakeholders

Key Information

Benefits, Package & Pay

• This position is offered on a Permanent basis.
• Full time, 35 hrs per week
• Annual Leave: 29 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.

Application Process

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

• 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.
• 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

For queries related to the application or selection process related to this role, please contact cnam@cpl.ie

Reasonable Accommodations​

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: 3pm, 22 July 2025