CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Bus Éireann is Ireland's national bus company, delivering over 111 million journeys annually and playing a vital role in connecting communities across the country. With a team of more than 3,000 employees, our mission is to sustainably connect people with what and who matters most.

As a commercial semi-state organisation, we deliver services for the Department of Transport and the Department of Education while advancing ambitious goals under our strategy, Horizon 28 - Our Vision for Green Growth.

THE POSITION
We are now seeking a dynamic and visionary Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead the organisation through this next phase of strategic transformation. The CEO will provide overall leadership, shaping and advancing Bus Éireann's mission, values, and long-term vision. Reporting to the Board, the CEO will drive operational performance, service growth, innovation, and the transition to a net-zero future. They will lead a high-performing executive team, build a culture of service excellence, safety, and continuous improvement while also representing Bus Éireann's interests at the highest levels of government and industry.

REQUIREMENTS

The ideal candidate will bring experience at or near CEO level in a similarly complex and regulated environment. Candidates will also bring the organisational leadership competencies and functional skills required while a deep understanding of public service delivery is essential. A background in transport or infrastructure is desirable.

REMUNERATION

Remuneration and conditions of employment align with established government guidelines.

HOW TO APPLY

Closing date for receipt of applications is 12 noon on Friday 20th of June 2025.

To apply, please submit a Curriculum Vitae to Principal Connections via the online 'Apply Option' available in strictest confidence, for the attention of: Pat O'Donnell, Managing Partner. For a confidential discussion please contact Pat O'Donnell on (0)1 .

Only applications submitted through the available online application options or via the email address provided in the related print advertisement will be considered.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Principal Connections is acting as an employment agency and has been retained to manage this important appointment process.

We are committed to a policy of equal opportunity and encourage applications under all nine grounds of the Employment Equality Act.

Candidates for this post will be sourced through both an advertised selection and executive search process.

Please note that any offer of employment will be made subject to satisfactory reference checks as well as any other background checks and/or assessments deemed appropriate to the process.

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ABOUT PRINCIPAL CONNECTIONS

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