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Along with the Commission Member and the relevant divisional directors, the Senior Director will play a central role in leading and motivating teams and driving the CCPC’s operational success across the divisions under their remit. As a senior leader on the management team, they will help shape and deliver the CCPC’s strategic vision increase the rigour of the CCPC’s analytical decision making, lead international engagement, and be a key figure on Irish merger control, and competition and consumer protection advocacy. The Senior Director must be both professional and credible and be able to anticipate and manage strategic risks and engage with a wider range of internal and external stakeholders. This is a new role, so the successful candidate will to a certain extent be able to shape it. It will be vital that the Senior Director works collaboratively with the Member and each of the 4 divisional directors under their remit to set and deliver the divisional work programmes. 

In addition to the immediate appointment from this campaign, an order of merit may be established. This may be used to fill any future vacancies at the same level within this or other Divisions of the CCPC where roles have similar responsibilities and/or similar skills are required. 

Key responsibilities:

- Build the CCPC’s reputation as an internationally recognised leader in advocacy, and mergers, by delivering successful strategic outcomes and implementing policy recommendations.

- Provide strategic oversight and delivery of final outputs to the Commission.

- Develop and implement advocacy engagement plans, strengthening media and government relationships.

Act as a decision maker on Phase 1 mergers, ensuring timely, high-quality decisions.

- Provide direction on key projects and cases, maintaining robust management structures and reporting on milestones, with timely escalation of issues.

- Work with the Commission and Senior Management Team to develop and implement strategy and annual workplans, providing leadership, managing risk, and contributing to the achievement of strategic objectives.

- Line manage the Directors of Mergers, Research, Advocacy & International, Adjudication and Chief Strategic Advisor.

- Develop and manage capability across diverse teams of economists, lawyers, investigators, and researchers through delegation, coaching, and mentoring.

- Establish a leadership role for the CCPC at national and international fora, including ECN, ICN, and ICPEN.

- Lead a culture of continuous improvement and innovation, reviewing and developing procedures and internal systems to drive strategy execution and oversee changes to processes.

- Foster relationships with government, industry, and international regulators, identifying opportunities for policy and legislative development.

- Represent the CCPC on major competition and consumer protection issues in Irish media, including TV, radio, and print.

- Accountability for key outputs including internal submissions to the Commission and public facing research reports. 

Essential:

Please note: Applicants must clearly demonstrate how they meet these requirements in their CV.

- Level 8 or higher, third level qualification in economics, policy analysis, law, social science, or other relevant discipline.

- At least 5 years’ experience working on regulatory issues in a regulator, advisory business (e.g., law firm, economic consultancy, or strategic consultancy), or for government.

- Strong knowledge of competition matters including issues and challenges relating to mergers, enforcement, policy and/or legislation.

- Excellent drafting skills, with the ability to analyse information and produce clear, focused reports.

- Strong leadership skills including driving strategic work with senior managers and experience in change management.

- Ability to influence senior stakeholders both in and outside the organisation.

- Proven ability to oversee case and project management structures that deliver robust outcomes within tight time frames.

- Excellent communication skills and experience of leading media campaigns. 

Desirable:

- Experience of competition regulation and in particular merger control and/or advocacy market studies 

Application Process:  

To apply for this role using the link on the CCPC careers page, candidates must submit an up-to-date CV that clearly 
demonstrates how your skills and experience meet the essential criteria. Additionally, please submit a cover letter 
explaining your motivation for applying for this position and what you would offer in the role (maximum 300 words). 
Please note that canvassing will result in disqualification from the recruitment process. 

Closing date for applications is 7 May at 3pm. 

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