Open roles
If you are interested in working in an organisation that has a real and measurable impact on tackling our climate challenges, then consider a career with SEAI. Browse the roles which we are currently recruiting for below.
Current Roles
The Corporate Services Directorate is a diverse and dynamic business support function with a remit across finance, IT, HR, procurement, governance, legal, compliance, inspections, communications, stakeholder relationships and general administration. Working as part of the Corporate Services team, the Finance and Systems Executive will play a key role in managing the finance system ensuring that it is operating as required and identifying integration possibilities across other systems. The successful candidate will work closely with all of the Corporate Services Team in providing systems support.
They will also work with Programme Managers and cross-functional teams organisation-wide seeking product improvements such as financial reports, data analysis and process improvements. This role will report to Financial Operations and Analytics.
Full details of the key responsibilities, key knowledge and skills, experience and personal qualities required are set out in the Candidate Information Booklet.
Once the Candidate Information Booklet has been reviewed in full, click here to apply.
Contract: 5-year fixed term
Closing Date: Midnight, Wednesday 15th January 2025
We have an exciting opportunity in the Information Compliance Team in SEAI’s Governance and Procurement Department. The Information Compliance/Data Protection Executive will sit in the Governance and Procurement Department and support the Senior Information Compliance Officer/Data Protection Officer (DPO).
The Governance & Procurement Department is responsible for managing the compliance activities of the Authority and includes Information Compliance, Legal, Internal Audit and Risk Management, Procurement and Grants Compliance.
The successful candidate will provide support to the Senior Information Compliance Officer/ Data Protection Officer (DPO) on all areas of information compliance in a fast-moving environment and working to demanding deadlines.
They will play a key role in supporting SEAI’s Data Protection Officer in further embedding the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in the Authority and in monitoring compliance with the Authority’s obligations under data protection legislation. In addition, the successful candidate will also provide support on SEAI’s other compliance obligations across a diverse framework, including, Freedom of Information, Access to Information on the Environment and Ombudsman Complaints.
Full details of the key responsibilities, key knowledge and skills, experience and personal qualities required are set out in the Candidate Information Booklet.
Once the Candidate Information Booklet has been reviewed in full, click here to apply.
Contract: 5-year fixed term
Closing Date: Midnight, Friday 3rd January 2025
We have an exciting opportunity for a Business Intelligence (BI) Data Engineer in the Retrofit Data and Reporting Team in the Community and National Retrofit Department.
The Retrofit Data and Reporting Team are responsible for creating and maintaining key operational and management dashboards and reports for all programmes in the Retrofit Directorate. They include all the key SEAI domestic grant programmes and the Energy Performance Building Directive programmes (Building Energy Rating). In addition, the programme built and maintain the underlying data integration platform (Azure Synapse) and support key external data services.
The successful candidate will join an enthusiastic and innovative team who are committed to maintaining the highest level of reporting, ensuring that key stakeholders have access to accurate and reliable data in a timely manner to make the key data driven decision that support the effective running of grant programme and provide key insights to internal and external stakeholders to grow and develop the programmes to meet SEAI key Climate Action ambitions and targets.
The position will report to the Retrofit Data and Reporting Programme Manager. The successful candidate will have a key role in creating and maintaining the existing underlying reporting platform and associated reporting, while also having a pivotal role in the redesign and development of a new enterprise-wide reporting platform build on Microsoft Fabric.
Full details of the key responsibilities, key knowledge and skills, experience and personal qualities required are set out in the Candidate Information Booklet.
Once the Candidate Information Booklet has been reviewed in full, click here to apply.
Contract: 5-year fixed term
Closing Date: Midnight, Tuesday 7th January 2025
We have an exciting opportunity to lead the Building Energy Rating (BER) Calculation Methodology team in the Technical Department.
The Technical department encompasses a number of SEAI business areas including Technical Standards and Quality, High Performance Building Retrofits, EPBD Concerted Action, BER Calculation Methodology, BER Software & systems and BER Operations.
Under the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive, Member States are required to have methodologies for calculating the energy performance of buildings in accordance with the common general framework set out in Annex I of the Directive.
The successful candidate will report to the Head of the Technical Department and will lead the team responsible for developing and maintaining these methodologies. Energy performance calculation methodologies will be required for both domestic and non-domestic buildings. DEAP and NEAP respectively are the existing methodologies, and it is anticipated that these will from the basis of any new development work.
The successful candidate will join an enthusiastic and innovative Department team who are committed to the high-quality delivery of SEAI’s mission.
Full details of the key responsibilities, key knowledge and skills, experience and personal qualities required are set out in the Candidate Information Booklet.
Once the Candidate Information Booklet has been reviewed in full, click here to apply.
Contract: 5-year fixed term
Closing Date: Midnight, Wednesday 8th January 2025
We have an exciting opportunity in the Smart Networks Team in the Mobility and Smart Networks.
The Mobility and Smart Networks Department develop and administer supports, education and guidance on decarbonisation of our energy systems. The department engages, empowers, and enables citizens, communities, and businesses on their decarbonisation journey. The citizen/customer is firmly at the heart of all activity across the department.
Smart Networks – Active Energy
SEAI are supporting the future electricity and energy landscape by empowering citizens to participate in the transformation. The Active Energy position in the Smart Networks team will be crucial in arming consumers with knowledge, tools, and support to become prosumers.
This position will play a key role in the strategic objectives of the above Department and SEAI.
The successful candidate will join an enthusiastic and innovative team who are committed to the high-quality delivery of SEAI’s objectives, goals and values. The successful candidate will join the Smart Networks Active Energy team and report to the Programme Manager.
Full details of the key responsibilities, key knowledge and skills, experience and personal qualities required are set out in the Candidate Information Booklet.
Once the Candidate Information Booklet has been reviewed in full, click here to apply.
Contract: 5-year fixed term
Closing Date: Midnight, Saturday 11th January 2025
We have an exciting opportunity in the Public Affairs team to provide strategic and operational support as part of SEAI’s Public Affairs team.
SEAI is expanding its Public Affairs team with the appointment of a Public Affairs Executive. Reporting to the Head of Public Affairs, the successful candidate will be a key member of the Public Affairs team responsible for stakeholder engagement, parliamentary liaison, and the efficient delivery of the Parliamentary Affairs function.
Responsibilities will include, but not limited to, parliamentary engagement; research; processing and drafting replies to Parliamentary Questions (PQs); liaison function between SEAI and the Department of Climate, Environment and Communications (DECC); project management; event and administrative support as required.
The successful candidate will also be expected to provide public affairs advice and strategic input across the organisation.
Full details of the key responsibilities, key knowledge and skills, experience and personal qualities required are set out in the Candidate Information Booklet.
Once the Candidate Information Booklet has been reviewed in full, click here to apply.
Contract: 5-year fixed term
Closing Date: Midnight, Friday 10th January 2025
We have an exciting opportunity in our Corporate Services Directorate the IT Department. Leading the IT team to deliver the organisation strategic objectives.
This position will play a key role in the above Department.
We are seeking a highly experienced and motivated Chief Information Officer to oversee all aspects of IT functions at our company. This is an exciting opportunity for a strategic and results-oriented leader to play a key role in driving innovation and ensuring the successful delivery of our IT strategy.
A key aspect of the role is ensuring the business continuity processes are in place and robust to ensure continued operations in all systems.
Full details of the key responsibilities, key knowledge and skills, experience and personal qualities required are set out in the Candidate Information Booklet.
Once the Candidate Information Booklet has been reviewed in full, click here to apply.
Contract: 5-year fixed term
Closing Date: Midnight, Friday 10th January 2025
We have an exciting opportunity in the EPBD Software and Systems development team in the Technical Department.
The Technical department encompasses a number of SEAI business areas including Technical Standards and Quality, High Performance Building Retrofits, EPBD Concerted Action, BER Calculation Methodology, BER Software & systems and BER Operations. Under the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive, Member States are required to provide Building Renovation Passports to building owners to provide a clear roadmap for staged deep renovations, helping owners and investors plan the best timing and scope for interventions.
The successful candidate will report to the Programme Manager of the Software and Systems team and will lead on the development of Building Renovation Passports and support the team on the development of BER programme IT systems enabling the delivery of BER Certificates and Advisory Reports, Building Digital Logbooks and Buildings databases.
Full details of the key responsibilities, key knowledge and skills, experience and personal qualities required are set out in the Candidate Information Booklet.
Once the Candidate Information Booklet has been reviewed in full, click here to apply.
Contract: 5-year fixed term
Closing Date: Midnight, Wednesday 15th January 2025