Research Officer - Executive Officer

About This Role

Role Purpose

The successful candidate will support the delivery of research across all areas of An Coimisiún’s work. They will have opportunities to contribute to each stage of the research process, including scoping, design, data collection, analysis, reporting and dissemination to key internal and external stakeholders. They will help turn data into clear insights to support decision-making.

The successful candidate may also have opportunities to support evaluation projects and the processes for monitoring of, and reporting on, the implementation of our organisational strategy.

About the Team/Division

The Research and Strategy team conducts and commissions research to enhance our understanding of the media landscape. This work supports evidence-based policy development, programme design and decision making. It also helps inform both the organisation and its stakeholders on how best to serve the public interest.

The team also leads the development and review of An Coimisiún’s organisational strategy, and the processes by which implementation of the strategy is monitored and reported on.

The Research and Strategy team sits within the Policy, Research and Strategy division. The division’s mission is to build a strong, evidence-based understanding of a broad spectrum of issues across the media landscape, including the protection of minors, democracy and fundamental rights, diversity and inclusion, exploitation and fraud, and public safety.

This understanding is used to inform policy making and enforcement activities and the development of guidelines, codes and rules for broadcasters and online services.

Key Responsibilities

•Supporting research projects across all phases. This includes scoping, design, sampling, piloting, data collection, analysis, reporting, and dissemination.

•Supporting the analysis and interpretation of data using appropriate methods and software, producing clear insights to support evidence-based policy development.

•Supporting the production of high-quality research outputs. This includes reports, briefs, and presentations tailored to different audiences.

•Supporting the procurement and commissioning of third-party research providers.

•Supporting the dissemination of research to key internal and external stakeholders to drive uptake and impact, including adapting outputs to suit different audiences.

•Supporting the processes for monitoring and reporting on the delivery of the organisation’s strategy, including collecting and collating relevant metrics.

•Supporting the development and/or implementation of processes and procedures in research methods. This includes information management, ethics and data governance.

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

•At least 2 years of relevant work experience.

•Experience in supporting the scoping, design and delivery of research projects using either quantitative or mixed methods.

•Experience of analysing information and drawing out key implications.

•Excellent written and oral communication skills, with experience of presenting information in a clear, concise and effective manner.

•Well-developed interpersonal skills with experience of building relationships with internal and/or external stakeholders.

•Experience of working effectively both independently and collaboratively.

•Demonstrable project management experience and strong organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines.

•Excellent ICT skills, including proficiency in MS office and in managing and organising data or information (for example, datasets, databases, cataloguing or dashboards).

Desirable Criteria

•Strong statistical analysis skills with proficiency in at least one statistical software package (e.g. R, Python, Stata, Excel).

•Experience in media, communications, or other research areas relevant to the work of An Coimisiún.

•Experience in a similar public sector or regulatory context.

•A relevant academic or professional qualificationwith a significant research methods component.

Key Information

Benefits, Package & Pay

•This position is offered on a Permanent basis.

•Full time, 35 hrs per week

•Annual Leave: 23 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 Executive Officer 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 of the position via the apply now button below.

•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 processLate applications or applications not received through the correct channel, as indicated above, will not be considered.For queries related to the application or selection process related to this role, please contact cnam@cpl.ie.

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Closing date: 3pm Tuesday 9th June 2026