Access To Information On The Environment (Aie) Regulations Officer

Position Description

Applications are invited for the position of Access to Information on the Environment (AIE) Regulations Officer, ESB. Under European Communities Regulations members of the public are entitled to request access to information on the environment that is held by public bodies including ESB. The Office of the Commissioner of Environmental Information (OCEI) regulates this area. The AIE Regulations Officer has primary responsibility for ensuring ESB meets its obligations under the Regulations and provides high quality, considered responses in a timely manner.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and co-ordinate the processing of requests and appeals received under the AIE Regulations

• Maintain relationships with business decision makers - co-ordinate and advise on their responses

• Ensure that high quality, robust responses are drafted and submitted within the statutory timeframes

• Liaise with ESB’s Legal department as necessary on requests, internal reviews and appeals

• Maintain robust record management and procedures to meet ESB’s statutory obligations

• Promote internal awareness, understanding of and training on ESB’s AIE obligations

• Manage ESB Group’s relationship with the OCEI

• Liaise with other FOI bodies, including ESB Networks DAC, on related AIE requests received

• Produce annual statistics on management of AIE requests

• Additional responsibilities as may be allocated to support ESB’s broader sustainability programme

  
  

Experience and Qualifications

Essential

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a regulated environment, public body or a governance role

• A third level qualification or equivalent work experience

• Strong organisational, communication, and analytical skills

• Ability to set own high standards of performance, deliver desired results and meet deadlines

• Previous experience in a similar role or in handling regulatory compliance and information requests

• Strong drafting skills / experience of preparing submissions in connection with laws /regulations

• Proven track record of working collaboratively and establishing good working relationships across multiple functions and business areas

  
  

Desirable

• Ideally the candidate will have existing AIE/FOI compliance experience in a public body

• Knowledge and understanding of AIE and/or other relevant legislation e.g. FOI, Data Protection

• An environmental qualification is desirable

  
  

Location

This position will be based in ESB Head Office, 27 Lower Fitzwilliam Street, Dublin 2.

ESB is committed to smart working – combining digital tools with a culture of trust and empowerment to enable flexible ways of working. The successful candidate may work flexibly within their jurisdiction with attendance at the workplace for in-person collaboration on at least one anchor day per week. All smart working arrangements are subject to manager approval and ongoing review, based on the operational requirements of the role, the team, and the individual.

Occasional travel, including to other ESB locations, may be a feature of the role.

Reporting To

Sustainability Strategy & Programme Manager, People & Sustainability Directorate

Why Work with Us?

• Opportunity to lead Ireland’s transition to net zero carbon future

• Progressive, hybrid working model

• Career development through mentoring and training

• Corporate Social Responsibility Opportunities

• Sports and Social Clubs

• Networking opportunities

• Credit Union

• Generous Pension

• Access to staff well-being programmes

• Generous parental leave entitlements

• Strong values-based and inclusive culture

• Strong commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion

• Great team environment working to our Core Values: Courageous, Caring, Driven and Trusted

  
  

Salary

€69,500 - €81,500 depending on experience.

Closing Date

15th January 2025.

Note: Applicants who anticipate requiring assistance or reasonable accommodations for any part of the application or interview process may contact, in confidence, recruitment@esb.ie

If you have any queries in relation to this job, please contact recruitment@esb.ie

Your application will be held in reserve for 6 months should you be suitable for the role.