Sustainable Business Technical Manager

Job Description

We are Uisce Éireann. Every day, we are responsible for the delivery of secure, safe, and sustainable water services for the people of Ireland. As Ireland’s national regulated water utility, our vision is a sustainable Ireland where water is respected and protected, for the planet and all the lives it supports.

Our purpose at Uisce Éireann is to rise to the challenge of delivering transformative water services that enable communities to thrive. That means we are proud to take on the responsibility of protecting our water supply and passing on a safe and secure water system to a rapidly growing population and empowering Ireland’s social and economic growth.

We are passionate about empowering our people, enabling them to make a positive impact on communities across Ireland. We are guided by a shared vision and purpose, grounded in values that define who we are and shape how we work, where we deliver for customers and communities, we work better together, we do the right thing, we aim high, and we keep each other safe. Our behaviours define how we interact, communicate, and succeed together. These values and behaviours apply to each one of us, across every role, location, and level.

Our goal is to attract and develop skilled and talented people from diverse backgrounds, who bring a dynamic range of expertise and insights to our work. With a strong, values-driven workforce, we ensure Uisce Éireann can continue advancing Ireland’s water services and meeting the needs of the communities we serve for generations to come.

The Role:

The Asset Management and Sustainability area is responsible for the development of asset policies, strategies and plans to determine the significant investment required into Ireland’s infrastructure. The area drives investment and the sustainability and innovation agenda for the organisation and leads on Environmental Regulation and Compliance activities, ensuring the quality of water and wastewater is continuously monitored.

The Sustainable Business Team are responsible for driving environmentally responsible practices and innovative solutions. The team develop strategies that minimized Uisce Eireann’s eco footprint, enhance water conservation efforts and promote community engagement. They work to foster partnership with stakeholders, government bodies and local authorities to create a positive impact on water quality, availability, and overall environmental wellbeing. 

Reporting to the Sustainable Business Senior Manager, the Sustainable Business Technical Manager (CSRD) will be responsible for the embedding and alignment of Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive and Net Zero related policies and strategies,

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Accountable for the embedding and alignment of CSRD and Net Zero sustainability-related policies, strategies, standards and targets.
• Responsible for updating CSRD and Net Zero sustainability-related policies, strategies, standards and targets in line with performance and evolving strategic imperatives.
• Responsible for ensuring sub targets are being implemented across all UÉ departments.
• Providing regular updates to the Sustainability team on the progress and alignment across the business in relation to their CSRD and Net Zero sustainability targets.
• Supporting the business across all functions in understanding what is required by their departments to ensure UÉ alignment across its core CSRD and Net Zero sustainability ambitions and targets.
• Keep informed and updated on all new Government and NewEra policies pertaining to sustainability (CSRD, Energy, Circular Economy, Water, Biodiversity, Waste, Social etc.) and provide summaries of same to the Sustainability team. 
• Provide CSRD and Net Zero sustainability input into design and tender requirements for projects and assessing if the design developed meets sustainability policy objectives 
• Accountable for identifying internal and external communications required and working with the wider organisation to develop communications
• Support ongoing development, implementation and embedding of UÉ’s Sustainability strategy Framework.
• Assess business requirements in relation to sustainability and work closely with the Sustainability team and other parties to ensure the incorporation and embedding and alignment of CSRD and Net Zero sustainability considerations into all aspects of UÉ business
• Proactively support UÉ sustainability ambitions including assessing opportunities for improvement.
• Perform other such duties in relation to work within the Sustainability and Innovation function as required

General Duties and Responsibilities 

• Collaboration with key internal stakeholders across the UÉ business.
• Responsible for promoting and delivering health and safety commitments across UÉ and its supply chain, reinforcing positive behaviours and delivering health and safety objectives and requirements to the highest industry standards. 
• Support the delivery of the Uisce Éireann Transformation Programme, driving results required within the Directorate and supporting organisation-wide objectives.
• Provide visible leadership for your team, coaching and developing them to achieve their full potential and deliver business objectives, promoting collaboration and highlighting the behaviours that are expected from everyone in the team.
• Other duties as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

• Relevant third level degree qualifications and or accreditation in a relevant discipline is desirable, and/or relevant experience
• A minimum of 7 years’ Experience in the water, utilities or similar industries is desirable
• Experience managing a large team, with strong people, change management and conflict resolution skills.
• Experienced in project management and collaborating across departments achieving shared objectives.
• Demonstrated experience in leading and motivating teams to deliver customer-focused objectives that enhance service delivery. 
• You will have a proven track record in leadership, change & transformation experience ideally in a similar utility, regulated industry or multi stakeholder environment
• Proven track record in leading continuous improvement initiatives in teams. 
• Demonstrated experience of developing and maintaining effective strategic partnerships with key stakeholders and influencing an environment of open, honest communication while upholding high ethical standards
• Able to work to deadlines and adapt to changing conditions and ambiguity generating effective and pragmatic solutions to new situations and problems as they are presented.
• Demonstrated experience in setting measurable safety and well-being goals for a team. 

Grade and SalaryGrade C (€83,891 - €125,837)

The closing date for receipt of applications for this vacancy is 30/06/2025.

Please note that applications submitted after this closing date will not be accepted.

*Please be advised that if successful you will be placed on the salary range based on your skills and experience. Please note the Market reference point (midpoint) of the range is generally the upper end of the offer where someone is deemed to be fully competent to take on the duties of the role, and leaves room for the employee to progress through the pay range as their experience develops further.

Uisce Éireann is an equal opportunities employer.

We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive place of work and have a robust strategy and framework called ibelong to enable this. We are an equal opportunity employer and through our recruitment process we welcome and encourage applications from interested and suitably qualified individuals regardless of gender, age, racial or ethnic origin, membership of the traveller community, religion or beliefs, family or civil status, sexual orientation/gender identity or disability.

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