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DOWNLOAD Admin Officer Eligibility Form - IPA here.docx
About the Role
We are seeking a proactive and confident individual to join our team, which is responsible for designing and delivering leadership development programmes, initiatives and events for senior leaders across the public service. This role is pivotal in supporting our work by managing day-to-day administration of leadership programmes and significantly serving as a key point of contact for senior leaders who are participating in our programmes. The position involves proactively engaging with senior leaders to promote the IPA’s Senior Public Service leadership programmes, managing programme activities, and responding to email and phone enquiries. The successful candidate is expected to build positive working relationships with senior stakeholders, and to demonstrate professionalism, sound judgement, persistence, and a courteous approach at all times
Essential Criteria
- A minimum of five years' work experience in a relevant area
- Degree or equivalent relevant expertise gained through experience.
- Diploma or professional qualification would be advantageous.
- An understanding of the IPA’s services and clients.
- Familiarity with public sector structures, processes, and protocols.
- A high degree of proficiency in IT skills, virtual/online delivery platforms and experience of using software packages.
- Minimum five years’ experience demonstrating a breadth of responsibilities gained across a range of roles.
- Experience in programme scheduling, logistics and maintaining accurate participant records.
- Experience in providing high-quality customer service in a public service, professional or corporate environment.
- Experience in teamwork working on events / projects.
- Experience in managing competing priorities and tasks within tight timeframes.
- Experience engaging with and supporting senior-level managers or executives, preferably within the public service or a similar complex organisation.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and professionally, both verbally and in writing.
- Confidence and ability to engage with senior stakeholders and build trusted relationships.
- Strong report design, presentation and layout skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong customer focused ethos, with can-do attitude to meet customer needs.
- Proven ability to work on own initiative and work in a dynamic, flexible team environment.
- Demonstrate flexibility in adapting to changes.
- Flexible approach to working hours as the demands of the post may require work outside normal office working hours from time to time.
- Commitment to continuous improvement and self-development.
- Each candidate shall be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service.
How to Apply
Conscia will be managing all aspects of the recruitment process on behalf of the IPA.
- Click the " Apply for job " button at the top or bottom of this page
- Upload both your CV clearly demonstrating how you meet the above Criteria along with a completed Eligibility Form. When outlining your application, accuracy is essential. The information you supply in your application will play a central part of the selection process.
- CVs submitted without the accompanying Eligibility Form will not be considered
Closing date for applications is Wednesday 19th November 2025 at 1pm (Irish time).
If you do not receive an acknowledgement of receipt of your application within 24 hours of applying, please email: ipa@consciatalent.com
DOWNLOAD Admin Officer Candidate Information Booklet here.docx
DOWNLOAD Admin Officer Eligibility Form - IPA here.docx
