Corporate Governance Manager - Senior Executive Officer, Permanent

Corporate Governance Manager - Senior Executive Officer, Permanent Irish Medical Council

Location: Hybrid / Dublin, Ireland
job type: Permanent / Full-time
Sector and subsector: Public Sector Corporate Governance
AnnualFixed salary:€ 60029.00

Corporate Governance Manager - Senior Executive Officer

Role Purpose

The Corporate Governance Manager plays a key role in supporting the effective operation, administration and governance of Council and Committee related processes, ensuring the efficient delivery of Council business in accordance with governance, legislative and regulatory requirements.

Reporting to the Head of Corporate Affairs who is the Council Secretary, the role is responsible for managing a significant volume of governance activities, administration, communications, competing priorities and time-sensitive deadlines. This is a high-volume operational management role that acts as the Council Secretary's principal support.

The position requires a highly organised and proactive individual who can operate effectively in a fast-paced environment, exercising sound judgement, discretion and attention to detail. The position holder is required to balance multiple workstreams, often concurrently, respond to changing priorities and support the delivery of high-quality outputs while maintaining accuracy, professionalism and confidentiality.

Working closely with the Head of Corporate Affairs, and as part of a small team the role requires a high level of collaboration, proactive communication, flexibility, adaptability and a willingness to contribute across multiple functions to support organisational priorities.

Key Responsibilities:

Governance and Secretariat Support

• Support the Council Secretary in the delivery of Council and Committee governance activities.
• Manage the day-to-day operations and administration of Council governance activities, ensuring efficient and timely delivery in line with relevant governance procedures.
• Lead the coordination and delivery of secretariat and administrative support for Council meetings, induction and training events.
• Prepare, review and distribute governance documentation, reports, briefing materials and meeting packs.
• Oversee and manage the central governance correspondence channels, monitoring actions, securing timely responses and closing out on queries.
• Lead the coordination and management of the Council resources area and relevant website content updates.

Compliance and Governance Operations

• Support compliance with applicable legislation, governance frameworks, Standing Orders, Terms of Reference, conflicts of interest processes and the Code of Practice for the Governance of State Bodies and any other relevant governance obligations.
• Oversee governance document management systems and ensure records, registers and documentation are maintained accurately in accordance with governance, legislative and information governance requirements.
• Coordinate and track conflict-of-interest declarations, ethics returns, attendance and governance registers.
• Coordinate the periodic review and maintenance of governance policies, procedures, frameworks and Terms of Reference, providing analysis and recommendations to support their ongoing effectiveness and continuous improvement.
• Monitor governance actions, deadlines and reporting requirements, ensuring timely completion.

• Utilise and optimise governance technology platforms, document management systems and digital collaboration tools to support efficient governance processes.
• Assist with business planning, governance reporting, risk management, assurance activities and compliance with data protection and information governance requirements.
• Identify opportunities to improve governance processes and administrative efficiency.

Council / Committee Appointment Administration

• Support the Council member appointment, election, nomination, onboarding and offboarding processes and manage all administration requirements.
• Manage Committee appointment processes, eligible appointment panels and all associated communication and documentary requirements.
• Monitor terms of office, vacancies and related governance requirements.
• Maintain accurate records relating to membership, attendance, declarations, training and associated governance and compliance matters.

Stakeholder and Team Support

• Provide proactive support to the Head of Corporate Affairs / Council Secretary across a wide range of governance and corporate affairs activities.
• Build effective professional relationships with President, Vice President, Council members, senior leadership and across all levels of the organisation.
• Support stakeholder communications, ensuring information is clear, accurate, timely and appropriate.
• Demonstrate flexibility in responding to changing organisational priorities, emerging governance matters and business needs.
• Work collaboratively across the organisation to promote effective governance practices and support organisational objectives
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Qualifications

• Third-level qualification or equivalent in Corporate Governance, Public Administration, Business, Law, or a related discipline.

Experience

• Minimum 2 years' experience in governance, company secretarial, board administration or a related role, with demonstrated responsibility for coordinating governance processes and supporting Boards, Councils or Committees.
• Experience within a regulator, statutory body, healthcare organisation or public sector environment.
• Working knowledge of the Code of Practice for the Governance of State Bodies.
• Experience supporting appointment, election or nomination processes.

Details of this Appointment:

Position Type: This appointment will be offered on a full-time permanent basis. A 6-Month probationary period applies to this appointment.

Salary: Starting salary will be at €60,029, which is the first point of the Senior Executive Officer PayScale.

If you are currently a serving civil or public servant, your entry point to the PayScale may be higher based on your current salary.

There will be salary increment each year in line with the Senior Executive Officer Grade PayScale and subject to satisfactory performance, until the maximum point on the scale has been reached. The rate of remuneration will not be subject to negotiation and may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government pay policy.

PayScale

Senior Executive Officer PayScale

€73,077 (LS1 After 3 years satisfactory service at the maximum)

€76,546 (LS2 After 6 years satisfactory service at the maximum)

Annual Leave: 29 working days plus public holidays

Hours: 35 hours per week, Mon-Fri.

Location: The Medical Council's offices are located at Kingram House, Kingram Place, Dublin 2. We operate a hybrid working model with both remote working and a current requirement for on-site attendance of two days per week.

Pension: The Medical Council offers a pension through the Public Sector Scheme. Contributions to the scheme will commence on joining the organisation. Candidates currently working in the Public or Civil Service may transfer their pension.

Dedicated Wellbeing Group and Wellbeing Initiatives, Employee Assistance Programme, Training and Development, Public Service Sick Leave Scheme, TaxSaver Travel Tickets, Bike to Work Scheme, Subsidised Flu Jabs, Paid Exam Leave & Study Leave, Income Continuance Scheme, Civil Service Credit Union, Annual Salary Increment.

Recruitment Process

The selection process may include one or more of the following stages:

• Shortlisting of applications
• Competency-based interview
• Reference checks
• Pre-employment screening

The Medical Council reserves the right to shortlist candidates based on the information provided in their application.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

The Medical Council is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued and respected. We welcome applications from suitably qualified candidates from all backgrounds and are committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process.

Apply by: 25 th November 2026

Expected Interview Date: Monday 7 th December or Tuesday 8 th December 2026