The State is recruiting for a chief executive designate/chief executive officer for the Maritime Area Regulatory Authority (MARA), which will be responsible for regulating marine planning development and activity in Ireland’s maritime area.
Reporting to the board of MARA, the CEO will be the key individual in establishing the authority as a world-class maritime governance agency delivering a world-class service on behalf of the people of Ireland.
The successful candidate will have:
- a clear understanding of the role of MARA, the policy context and legislative framework within which it will operate and the broad scope of its functions;
- a proven track record as a strategic leader and senior manager in a complex environment;
- a commitment to innovation and changes and willingness to devise and drive change management initiatives to improve performance of the organisation;
- proven competence in the management of multidisciplinary teams and resources of significant scale; and
- solid financial, regulatory and governance acumen.
The ideal candidate should have significant experience in some or all of the following:
- Knowledge of the maritime sector
- Experience of legal matters including compliance and enforcement
- Experience of regulatory or licensable activities
- Experience driving the establishment of new organisations/structures and work flows and/or new organisational strategies and practices
- International experience (eg working abroad or significant engagement with international organisations and process)
Further information on this significant opportunity, including details on how to apply, is available on PublicJobs.ie. The closing date for receipt of completed applications is 3pm on Thursday 20 October.
If you feel you would benefit from a confidential discussion about this role, contact Sarah O’Neil on [email protected].
The Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage is committed to a policy of equal opportunity and encourage applications under all nine grounds of the Employment Equality Act.
