Temporary Executive Officer, Senior Management Support

About the Role

The Temporary Executive Officer - Senior Management Support is a 6 month temporary contract in which the successful candidate will be employed by Cpl and you will work onsite in the Coimisiún na Meán’s office at 1 Shelbourne Buildings, Shelbourne Road, Dublin 4, D04 NP20, Ireland.

Role Purpose

Cpl are seeking a Temporary Executive Officer - Senior Management Support for our client Coimisiún na Meán. The successful candidate will be employed by Cpl on a 6-month temporary assignment working in Coimisiún na Meán, supporting the Governance and Secretariat Team.

About the Team/Division

The Executive Officer / Executive Assistant role sits within the Governance and Secretariat Team, part of the Corporate Services Division. The team supports the governance structures of Coimisiún na Meánand the effective operation of the five-member Commission.​

You will work closely with:​

The Higher Executive Officer who manages the overall Commissioners’ Office;​

The Director and Assistant Director of the Commission Secretariat;​

Other Secretariat colleagues, including Executive Officers and the Clerical Officer

Key Responsibilities

•Provide proactive executive support to senior leaders, acting as a trusted point of contact

•Manage complex and fast‑changing diaries, meetings, logistics and travel

•Screen and prioritise emails, calls and requests

•Liaise professionally with internal teams and external stakeholders on all EA and secretariat matters

•Assist in Secretariat governance procedures and meeting administration, including preparation of briefing materials, coordinating meetings, and supporting agendas, papers, minutes, and records.

•Maintain organised digital filing and team tracking processes

•Handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion

Essential Experience & Skills

•Proven administrative experience, ideally supporting senior managers/executives (EO level)

•Strong diary and workload management skills

•Excellent written and verbal communication skills

•Confident working independently and managing competing priorities

•High level of discretion, professionalism and reliability

Desirable

•EA Experience supporting senior leadership teams

•Public sector or regulatory environment experience

Key Information​

Benefits, Package & Pay

•This position is offered on a temporary agency contract for a period of 6 months.

•The successful candidate will be employed by Cpl

•Full time, 35 hrs per week

•Annual Leave: 23 days per annum, pro rata

•The role will be a hybrid role combining home and office working. Coimisiún na Meán’scurrent hybrid policy is 2 days in the office.

•The office is located at One Shelbourne Buildings, Shelbourne Road, Dublin 4, D04 NP20.

•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) via HERE before Wednesday, 3rd June 2026 at 12pm. .

•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.

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

Competencies

Please see the competencies below that will be assessed at interview stage for this competition:

•People Management

•Analysis and Decision Making

•Delivery of Results

•Interpersonal and Communication Skills

•Specialist Knowledge, Expertise and Self Development

•Drive & Commitment to Public Service Values