Higher Executive Officer - HEO

On behalf of the Residential Tenancies Board, Lex Consultancy invites applications to fill three immediate permanent vacancies and confirm inclusion on a Higher Executive Officer (HEO) grade panel.

The Higher Executive Officer position is a key member of the RTB’s middle management team and is responsible for completing stated objectives under organisational and business unit plans. HEO's may be involved in project management and/or the management of a business unit, ensuring clear identification of roles and responsibilities and managing staff.

The RTB is seeking to fill three immediate HEO vacancies

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• Higher Executive Officer – Compliance and Enforcement
  
• Higher Executive Officer - Executive Assistant to the Director
  
• Higher Executive Officer – Corporate Services
  

Salary: Applicants will be appointed at the first point of the HEO scale - €59,400

Location: O’Connell House, D’Olier Street, Dublin 2. Hybrid arrangement; 2-3 days on site

Annual Leave: 29 working days per annum

Interview: On-site at O’Connell House, D’Olier Street, Dublin

Closing date for applications: 3pm, Tuesday, 21st April, 2026

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• In order to be shortlisted and invited to interview, applicants must demonstrate the following in their Cover Letter & CV: Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate clearly in writing and verbally, and build effective working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders. Demonstrated organisational skills and strong attention to detail in previous experience.
  
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and proven ability to deliver on tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Ability to prioritise and organise their own workload and to coordinate and organise the work of other staff.
  
• A self-starter with a proven ability to work on their own initiative while contributing effectively as part of a team. Ability to respond flexibly to change and integrate new skills quickly.
  
• Ability to analyse information, exercise sound judgement and make evidence-based recommendations.
  

In addition to the essential requirements, it is desirable that applicants:

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• have 3–5 years previous public sector or statutory body experience is an advantage.
  
• Excellent project management and organisational skills and the ability to deliver to tight deadlines.
  
• Data analytic skills, experience managing and analysing large datasets and experience using case management system, Microsoft Power Apps or Microsoft Dynamics.
  
• Proven management experience including experience of managing staff in a relevant role, or experience leading on projects or workstreams.
  
• Experience in establishing and building stakeholder relations.
  
• Experience of public speaking and presenting to stakeholders or large groups.
  
• Ability to contribute to the development or improvement of processes, policies or services.
  
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues across teams to deliver organisational objectives. xcfaprz
  

Candidate Information Booklet, including eligibility requirements and details of application process is accessible via Residential Tenancies Board is an equal opportunities employer.