Irish Aviation Authority - Chief People Officer

The organisation

The Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) is responsible for safety, security, economic and consumer regulation of civil aviation in Ireland and regulates to the highest professional standards to ensure a safe, secure, and consumer-focused aviation environment. Through regulation, the IAA supports world-class performance and innovation in Irish and global aviation.

The role

The IAA is recruiting for the role of Chief People Officer.

This is a unique opportunity for a dynamic and strategic individual. The Chief People Officer (CPO) is responsible for the IAA’s people strategy and for managing all aspects of the IAA’s human resources. This newly established role will also serve and contribute as a key member of the IAA’s Senior Management Team, providing strategic business insights and innovative and insightful solutions to critical HR issues, as well as advising and supporting all members of the Senior Management Team.

The person

The ideal candidate should have a proven history of developing and executing effective HR strategies and initiatives. They must possess experience in successfully planning, implementing, and leading change, along with the ability to build strong relationships and positively influence key stakeholders throughout the organisation. Experience within the aviation industry, a state body, or a commercial semi-state company would be highly beneficial.

Further information

For further information, please see the detailed candidate information booklet below. All enquiries should be directed to the Executive Recruitment Team by email to execrecruit@mazars.ie or by telephone on +353 (1) 449 4400.

Application

Applications are to be submitted via the online portal available here (filter results by ‘Executive Search’ category”) and must include:

1. A comprehensive CV (including an org chart from your most recent employment).
2. A comprehensive letter of motivation (no more than 2 pages) outlining a statement of key achievements and where you believe your skills, experience, personality, motivation and values meet the requirements of the position.

Forvis Mazars will be managing all aspects of this recruitment project on behalf of the Irish Aviation Authority.

No enquiries or canvassing should be made directly to the Irish Aviation Authority.

Deadline for applications: 12 noon on Tuesday, 22^nd April 2025

Irish Aviation Authority is an equal opportunities employer with a strong commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equality at all levels of the organisation.