056.EI.26E – Economist, Strategy & Policy

Enterprise Ireland -
Dublin, County Dublin

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Job details

€52,546–€75,472 a year

Qualifications

Economics
Research
Analysis skills

Full job description

Grade: Level D
Department: Strategy & Policy
Reporting to: Senior Executive, Strategy & Policy
Location: East Point, Dublin
Job Reference: 056.EI.26E
Salary: €52,546
Closing date: 3rd June 2026

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Applicants must have employment eligibility to work in Ireland and to be available to work in
the Enterprise Ireland location specified for the role.

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Background

Enterprise Ireland is the Irish government’s trade and innovation agency, helping innovative Irish

businesses go global. We support ambitious, internationally focused Irish companies to grow, create

jobs and achieve greater scale and global reach. Our clients, employing 230,000+ people across all

regions of Ireland, make a crucial contribution to the Irish economy. Delivering for Ireland, Leading

Globally (2025-2029) is our strategy that outlines our aims and ambitions for the Irish enterprise base

and its purpose to ‘Accelerate Sustainable Irish Business’. The ambition of the strategy is to support

Irish exporting companies to make an even greater contribution to the Irish economy through

international growth and nationwide employment, with the long-term ambition that exporting Irish

companies become the primary driver of the Irish economy.

The strategy sets out four strategic objectives for the Irish enterprise base; Start, Compete, Scale and

Connect. Enterprise Ireland supports businesses throughout Ireland with a comprehensive, tailored

and client-focused approach. Its programmes include extensive start-up, scaling, innovation and

management development programmes and supports, direct investment, funding seed and venture

capital schemes and services, all of which is supported by a highly experienced employee

complement of c.850 across a network of offices in Ireland and 42 overseas locations to help Irish

enterprise succeed globally.

Role Purpose

The Strategy & Policy Team plays a central role in shaping Enterprise Ireland’s strategic direction and

policy engagement. We ensure that the agency is effectively delivering and communicating its strategic

priorities, and that the existing and emerging needs of Irish enterprise are reflected in policy

development. As an Economist in this team, you will provide evidence-based insights to guide decision-

making and ensure Enterprise Ireland’s policy interests are clearly articulated and understood internally

and externally.

Key Deliverables

Support the development and implementation of Enterprise Ireland’s Strategy Delivering for Ireland,

Leading Globally, working with colleagues across the organisation to support development and
design of initiatives and programmes.

Contribute to evaluations and operational reviews of Enterprise Ireland’s client offers to ensure that

they remain effective and aligned with our corporate objectives.

Monitor macroeconomic trends and policy developments impacting Irish exporters and gather and

interpret economic data from national and international sources.

Prepare reports, briefing notes, and presentations for internal and external stakeholders including

senior management, the Enterprise Ireland Board, and government stakeholders.

Liaise with external stakeholders including Department of Enterprise, Tourism, and Employment to

ensure the needs of Enterprise Ireland client companies are fully represented.

Represent Enterprise Ireland in policy forums and external working groups.

Other duties that may be assigned as a member of the Strategy & Policy team.

Functional Competencies (Skills, Experience & Qualifications)

Third-level qualification in economics or a related discipline is essential.

Strong research and analytical skills, including the ability to gather, analyse, and synthesise

economic data from multiple sources and monitor macroeconomic trends and policy

developments relevant to Irish exporters is essential.

Ability to produce and present clear, concise, and insightful reports, briefing notes, and

presentations using data-driven insights is essential.

Strong relationship-building and influencing skills across internal and external stakeholders is

essential.

Experience in conducting qualitative and quantitative analysis, with the ability to assess

programme effectiveness and recommend evidence-based improvements.

Sound knowledge of Irish enterprise policy and a good understanding of the challenges faced by

Irish export focused SMEs who make up the majority of Enterprise Ireland’s clients.

Skilled in communicating to diverse audiences, including senior stakeholders

Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects within deadlines and coordinate cross-functional

teams to ensure alignment with strategic goals.

Proven experience in liaising with government departments/external partners is desirable.

Enterprise Ireland Behavioural Competencies

Results Focused

The ability to be outcome and results focused with regard to business priorities and organisational

goals, monitoring progress and adjusting approach ensuring delivery against the appropriate

timescales.

Innovation and Risk-Taking

Actively encourages new ideas, experimentation and measured risk-taking, while always being on the

lookout for opportunities to continuously improve business processes and efficiencies within

Enterprise Ireland and client organisations.

Problem Solving and Decision-Making

The ability to be decisive and take tough decisions about clients, people and costs to deliver

sustainable results, using the analysis of information and situations to make logical and sound

decisions.

Client Focused

The ability to provide an excellent client service focusing on client needs and building and maintaining

effective personal and business relationships to advance clients’ objectives and EI strategy.

Communicating with Impact to Influence Others

Communicates in a manner that will persuade, convince and influence their own staff and others, both

internally and externally, in order to motivate, inspire or encourage them to follow a particular course

of action.

Teamworking

Co-operates with colleagues, shares information and respects the opinions and values of staff

members. Understands the skills, experience and knowledge of staff members and maximises how

these can be utilised to the benefit of the department, the organisation and the client.

Embracing & Leading Change

Understands the business agenda of Enterprise Ireland and embraces changes for area of

responsibility and for external and internal clients.

Acting / Leading with Integrity

Communicates the EI purpose, values and approach, acting genuinely and with integrity, in a manner

that builds trust and engages and motivates others.

Networking

Establishes and maintains mutually beneficial relationships with colleagues and other networks for the

purpose of sharing information.

Developing Yourself & Others

Creates an environment that enables you and others to excel in terms of job performance.

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Salary Scale

€52,546 to €75,472 per annum contributory superannuation
Rising to €77,286 by long service increments.

€50,198 to €71,809 per annum non-contributory superannuation
Rising to €73,532 by long service increments.

Candidates should note that entry will be at the minimum of the relevant scale and the rate of
remuneration may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government pay policy. Subject to
satisfactory performance, increments may be payable in line with current Government Policy.

** Point of entry on this salary scale may differ from the minimum point of the scale if the successful
candidate is a current public or civil servant. **
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Application and Selection Process

The selection process may include short-listing of candidates. The selection criteria will be based on

the essential requirements of the position. It is therefore important that you provide a detailed and

accurate account of where you believe your skills and experience meet the essential requirements.

This must be presented in the mandatory application form (maximum 2 pages – template attached)

accompanying your CV.

A complete application includes:

1. A completed mandatory application form
2. A copy of your CV

Failure to submit the mandatory application form and CV may result in your application not being

considered.

To apply for the position, send a detailed CV and mandatory application form quoting the relevant job

number 056.EI.26E to [email protected] to be received on or before

Wednesday, 3rd June 2026.

N.B. All correspondence will be acknowledged in writing by the Talent Acquisition Department

within 3 working days. Applicants who do not receive an acknowledgement within 3 working

days should contact [email protected].

ISSUED BY THE HR DEPARTMENT ON WEDNESDAY, 13TH MAY 2026.

Enterprise Ireland is an equal opportunities employer

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