Programme Executive - Market Surveillance (Campaigns, Compliance Promotion and Stakeholder Engagement)
€53,071 pa (Other arrangements may apply if you are currently a serving civil of public servant)
5-year fixed term contract
Dublin, Dundalk, Cork or Sligo Office
Midnight, Friday 14th August 2026
We have an exciting opportunity in the Campaigns, Compliance Promotion and Stakeholder Engagement Programme, within the Market Surveillance Unit ("MSA") in the Public Sector and Regulatory Programmes Department, which administers and manages several programmes designed to deliver on the Climate Action Plan and to meet statutory regulatory requirements.
The Market Surveillance Unit has been established to provide the Market Surveillance Authority (MSA) function within SEAI for the EU Ecodesign Directive, the EU Energy Labelling Framework Regulation, and the EU Tyre Labelling Regulation (hereafter, the "Regulations").
Key activities include:
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screening of the market to identify products at risk of non-compliance with the Regulations.
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undertaking detailed compliance assessments, including on occasions, laboratory testing.
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undertaking inspections of retail operations (stores, websites and advertising) to check compliance with the energy and tyre labelling regulations.
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providing guidance and support to economic operators regarding compliance issues.
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using the enforcement powers of the MSA, if required, to ensure compliance.
There is a strong international dimension to the market surveillance work which by its nature requires collaboration with MSAs in other EU Member States and close engagement with the European Commission.
The successful candidate will report to the Programme Manager, Market Surveillance (Campaigns, Compliance Promotion and Stakeholder Engagement), working alongside colleagues in the MSA from the Technical Standards and Enforcement Programme, and Legal Compliance and Governance Programme.
The successful candidate will join an enthusiastic and innovative team who are committed to the high-quality delivery of SEAI's MSA service.
Occasional national and international travel will be required for this position.
The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate:
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An honours degree (a minimum of NFQ Level 8 or greater) a related discipline such as Mechanical / Electrical Engineering, Energy, Environmental or Science and minimum of 3 years' directly relevant experience a comparable role with regulatory enforcement responsibilities.
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An ordinary degree (a minimum of NFQ Level 7 or greater) a related discipline such as Mechanical / Electrical Engineering, Energy, Environmental or Science and minimum of 5 years' directly relevant experience a comparable role with regulatory enforcement responsibilities.
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A third level certificate (a minimum of NFQ Level 7 or greater) a related discipline such as Mechanical / Electrical Engineering, Energy, Environmental or Science and minimum of 8 years' directly relevant experience a comparable role with regulatory enforcement responsibilities.
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Strong written and verbal communication skills (including report writing, presenting, public speaking) with an ability to communicate complex concepts to non-technical audiences.
- Full Driving Licence as site visits will be required.
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Technical knowledge in respect of products covered by ecodesign and energy labelling.
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Previous experience working within the energy efficiency or related sectors.
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Experience of working in the public sector.
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Proficiency in the Irish Language.
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Experience or knowledge of delivering positive customer experience.
The SEAI has a legal obligation to ensure that all employees are lawfully entitled to work in Ireland. To qualify, candidates must hold a valid visa on the date of application and where applicable to support a candidate's application, candidates must submit a valid work permit/visa confirming permission to work in Ireland when requested. Failure to submit the required evidence, and failure to hold a valid permit/visa during the period of the contract, will result in the application and/or contract of employment being rendered void.
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