As Transmission System Operator, EirGrid is at the heart of Ireland’s electricity system, ensuring that power flows safely and reliably from where it is generated to where it is needed. EirGrid manages the real-time operation of the power system and oversees the wholesale electricity market, balancing supply and demand every second of the day. We strengthen system resilience through the development and operation of interconnectors to other countries and are also responsible for planning and developing the transmission network, investing in necessary upgrades and expansion to meet Ireland’s growing demand and support the transition to a low-carbon future. Our role is expanding significantly to include operating, developing, and owning Ireland’s offshore transmission grid, a critical step in harnessing the potential of offshore wind energy.
The Opportunity
We are now seeking a Director of Corporate Affairs to join the Chief Corporate Services Office.
Reporting to the Chief Corporate Services Officer, this role will lead EirGrid’s corporate affairs remit, encompassing strategy, sustainability, strategic communications and customer and stakeholder engagement.
This is a critical leadership role at the centre of EirGrid’s strategic delivery, responsible for ensuring that enterprise priorities are translated into clear, coordinated and measurable action across the organisation. You will play a central role in driving execution of EirGrid’s strategy, supporting delivery across key pillars including system reliability, grid development, clean energy transformation and offshore expansion.
A core focus of the role will be to champion a customer and stakeholder-first approach, strengthening relationships across Government, regulators, industry and communities, while shaping EirGrid’s external positioning and reputation.
The Team
The Chief Corporate Services Office oversees the development and execution of EirGrid’s strategy and policies, working closely with Government, regulators, customers and stakeholders across the energy ecosystem.
The function plays a critical role in shaping the environment for delivery, building trusted relationships and embedding a customer-centric and sustainable culture across the organisation.
Key Responsibilities-
Lead and drive execution of EirGrid’s strategy, translating enterprise priorities into clear delivery plans, governance frameworks, measurable outcomes and strong cross-functional alignment across the organisation
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Provide strategic leadership across corporate affairs, ensuring integration across strategy, sustainability, communications and stakeholder engagement, with each area aligned to delivering measurable business value
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Lead engagement with Government Departments and public policy stakeholders, building trusted relationships and shaping regulatory, policy and planning discussions relevant to the energy transition
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Monitor and interpret developments in the external environment, providing high-quality insight and organisational positioning to support policy development and decision-making
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Develop and oversee a strategic communications approach that strengthens understanding of EirGrid’s role, builds stakeholder confidence and protects and enhances organisational reputation
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Ensure a coherent, evidence-based approach to customer and stakeholder engagement that builds trust, enables collaboration and supports delivery across the wider energy ecosystem
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Lead the integration of sustainability into enterprise strategy, decision-making and operations, embedding sustainability into how EirGrid plans, delivers and measures performance
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Champion a customer-centric and stakeholder-informed culture, influencing senior leaders to align behaviours, priorities and decisions with long-term strategic objectives
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Provide leadership and direction through senior managers, building organisational capability, fostering collaboration and ensuring consistent delivery of high-performing teams
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Act as a senior strategic advisor to the Executive team on stakeholder, policy, sustainability and communications matters, including risks and opportunities
About You
Successful candidates will have:
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Significant senior leadership experience gained in a complex, regulated or infrastructure-intensive environment, with a strong track record of delivering strategic outcomes at enterprise level
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Extensive experience across corporate strategy, public affairs, communications, stakeholder engagement and/or sustainability, with the ability to integrate these disciplines into a coherent organisational approach
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Strong understanding of Government processes, public policy development and regulatory frameworks, with the ability to translate emerging policy into organisational strategy and action
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Demonstrated ability to build trusted relationships and influence senior stakeholders, including Government, regulators, industry representatives and executive colleagues
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Experience developing and delivering strategic communications in complex, high-profile environments, with strong judgement in relation to reputation and stakeholder confidence
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Strong understanding of sustainability and ESG frameworks, with experience embedding sustainability into strategy, culture, reporting or operational practices
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Excellent strategic thinking, leadership and decision-making capability, with the ability to synthesise multiple perspectives into clear recommendations and action plans
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Strong people leadership capability, including experience leading through senior managers, developing talent and building high-performing, collaborative teams
Closing date for applications
14th July 2026
We value potential as much as experience. If you believe you can succeed in this role, we encourage you to apply, even if you don’t meet every requirement.
We're dedicated to diversity and inclusion at EirGrid. We recognise the strength that comes from having a diverse workforce and the importance of a supportive culture for all our people to achieve their potential. Our diversity and inclusion networks have been designed to create an inclusive culture that enables our people to feel a sense of belonging at work.
As an equal opportunities’ employer, we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. Reasonable accommodations are offered at every stage of our recruitment process.