ComReg Overview

We are the statutory body responsible for regulating electronic communications, postal and premium rate services in Ireland. We are a professional, multi-disciplinary organisation, operating in a dynamic telecommunications environment that is constantly evolving. Our Mission - at the heart of everything we do - is to facilitate the development of a competitive communications sector in Ireland that attracts investment, encourages innovation and empowers consumers to choose and use communications services with confidence.

Division Overview

Market Framework

ComReg's Market Framework Division is responsible for a number of key areas, including: Spectrum Operations, Spectrum International, Radio Spectrum Management, Product Safety and Ireland's National Numbering Scheme.

You can find out more about the work of Market Framework here.

You will find annual reports for the Network Operations published as ComReg documents and can be found through these links: 19/31, 20/22, 21/29, 22/44, 23/60 and 24/53.

The Role And Responsibilities

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Network Operations, you would be responsible for:

• Leading a team with expertise in electronic communications networks and services, focusing on resilience of networks and services and managing staff, as appropriate;
• Managing post-incident network resilience activities with operators of electronic communications networks and services;
• Apply relevant legislation, industry standards and take a risk-based approach to the post-incident resilience analysis;
• With the team and Technical Manager - Radio Service, hold operators of electronic communications networks and services to D08/24 in any post-incident resilience analysis;
• Managing outsourced technical activities that support the policy and compliance functions within ComReg - such as the engineering elements of the ComReg's Outdoor Mobile Coverage Map;
• Managing and evolve the data assets and capabilities of the Network Operations Unit by monitoring key trends and developments in respect of network performance and network monitoring electronic communications networks and services, to support the policy and compliance objectives of ComReg;
• Utilising analytical, Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and business intelligence tools, providing insights in order to interpret and present spatial information related to electronic communications networks and services, and to strengthen and enable evidence-based regulatory decisions;
• Presenting the results of any analysis in a coherent manner to other colleagues and Leadership Team members, as required;
• Advising the Senior Manager, Network Operations and the Director of Market Framework on relevant issues;
• Liaising with the stakeholders, including: Authorised Undertakings, government Departments, Body of European Regulators for Electronic Communications (BEREC), the European Union Agency for Network and Information Security (ENISA) and the European Commission as appropriate.
  
  

Essential

Qualifications and Experience required

• A level 9 degree or higher on the National Framework of Qualifications in science, technology, engineering, or equivalent experience in a relevant field of work.
• Demonstrable experience in a network operations or network security environment in the delivery of publicly available electronic communications networks and services, such as telecommunications.
• Extensive experience in a management and people management role, managing multi-disciplinary teams and cross-functional projects, along with working with and engaging at a senior-level within an organisation and at a senior-level with external stakeholders. This will also include managing people through periods of organisational change, ensuring continuous engagement and feedback, and committing to their ongoing development.
• Proven technical knowledge of current and emerging electronic communications network and services products and technologies - such as telecommunications products, business and strategic technology issues, related to same.
  
  

Desirable

• Proven experience working with data analytics software and business intelligence tools (e.g., PowerBI).
• Experience of providing strategic direction in a technical environment.
• Experience of providing governance to outsourcing partners and service providers.
  
  

Core Competencies & Skills For The Role

In addition to your technical qualifications and experience, you will bring professional competencies and skills in the following core areas:

• Strategy and Leadership; articulates future developments and applies this to operational situations. Creates a climate of cooperation and respect, where people strive to achieve common organisational goals and share knowledge. Takes a broad view.
• Decision Making and Judgement; effectively uses evidence to support the decision-making process. Assesses alternative positions while using sound judgement to adapt to specific and challenging requirements of the organisation.
• Technical Knowledge & Continuous Improvement; Possesses a command over the technical and professional skills for a particular discipline. Keeps an open mind. Demonstrates commitment to continuous professional development.
• Planning and Organising; establishes and monitors priorities, systematically differentiating between urgent, important and unimportant tasks. Plans and manages activities to consistently deliver results. Meets objectives within agreed predetermined time frames and deals with urgent operational situations expeditiously.
• Communication and Influencing; communicates clearly, confidently and respectfully. While engaging and influencing others to follow a particular course of action. Ensures all relevant parties are appropriately updated and notified.
  
  

If you think you meet the criteria and are interested in applying, we would love to hear from you.

Our Package

We Are Offering An Attractive Package

• Salary €87,084.06 - €108,871.79 * (Pay increases will be awarded annually subject to satisfactory performance)
• Dublin city centre location - IFSC
• Blended working environment
• 28 days Annual Leave per year increases with service
• Fully paid Maternity, Paternity and Parent's leave
• Income protection scheme
• Education assistance and Training Opportunities
• Professional membership fees
• Attractive pension scheme
• ComWell Wellbeing Programme
• Travel tax saver scheme, Access to Cycle to Work Scheme
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to a members' run sports and social club
• (entry will be at the minimum point and the rate of remuneration may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government pay policy.)
  
  

Please Note (1)

We hope that our recruitment process supports applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. We understand that having a diverse workforce contributes to making us stronger as an organisation. We are committed to positively supporting candidates with disabilities.

Please let us know if there is any reasonable accommodations, we can make to enable you to take part in the process by creating the environment to give you the best opportunity to show your strengths and competencies. Rest assured that whatever information you disclose will only be used to enable us to provide the necessary support and will never have a bearing on the outcome of the process.

Please Note (2)

ComReg assesses all applicants fairly based on the requirements for the role. Due to the high volume of applications we receive for positions, we are unable to provide feedback to candidates who are not shortlisted for interview. If you are short-listed for interview, and are subsequently unsuccessful, you can request verbal feedback from your recruitment contact - if you are represented by an agency.