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Transmission 2030 Optimisation Team - Business Support Specialist

 
Vacancy Number:  28834
Category:  Commercial
Job Type:  Full-time
 

Position Description

 

This role involves supporting effective operation, governance, and compliance of the Transmission 2030 team in ESB Networks through strong co-ordination, reporting, safety oversight, and administrative management. The position requires excellent communication skills, strong organisational capability, and the ability to translate technical information into clear, engaging presentations. The role also acts as a proactive, key point of contact for health & safety, IT requirements, SharePoint administration, and training co-ordination across the team.

 

Key Responsibilities

 

  • Health & Safety compliance across the team, including monitoring and reporting, co-ordinating internal and external audits, and ensuring adherence to internal governance standards.
  • Team briefing, workshop and event facilitation and management; preparing agendas, logistics, communications, and following-up on actions.
  • Ownership of team processes, ensuring effective documentation, administration, and information flow.
  • Development of high-quality slide decks and communication packs that translate technical topics into simple, clear narratives. 
  • Design, management and maintenance of team SharePoint sites, ensuring structured, user-friendly information architecture and good data governance.
  • Raising and management of purchase orders (POs), vendor interactions, and related SAP transactions. 
  • Proactive tracking of team budgets, procurement status, and financial compliance. 
  • Lead the co-ordination and tracking of the team’s Training & Development, including compliance training, technical upskilling, and development programmes. 
  • Co-ordinatation of requests for IT equipment, software access, and support for the team. 

 

Experience and Qualifications

Essential

  • Minimum four years’ relevant experience 
  • Ability to act independently and take initiative 
  • Strong communication and presentation skills 
  • Excellent organisation and co-ordination capability 
  • Ability to simplify complex/technical topics into clear messages 
  • High proficiency with SharePoint, Microsoft 365, and collaboration tools 
  • Understanding of H&S processes, risk, and compliance frameworks 
  • Attention to detail with strong reporting and document management skills 
  • Ability to work collaboratively across teams 

 

Location

This position will be based in an ESB Networks office (nationwide), supporting a geographically dispersed team.

 

Smart Working at ESB is designed to make ‘in-person’ time together as purposeful as possible while also enabling the effective use of digital tools and hybrid arrangements to preserve our commitment to flexibility. The successful candidate may work flexibly within the jurisdiction where they have been employed, with attendance at the workplace for in-person collaboration at least two days per week. All Smart Working arrangements are subject to regular review based on the operational requirements of the role, the team, and the business.

 

Reporting To

Transmission 2030 Optimisation Manager

 

Why Work with Us? 

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

€49,000 to €56,000 per annum

 
Closing Date 

19th August 2026

 

Interview  

Candidates who are shortlisted for interview will complete a Behavioural Interview based on each of the following Behaviours, which underpin how we work at ESB and are critical to delivering our strategy: 

 

  • Accountable and Ethical 
  • Collaborative  
  • Growing and Adaptive 
  • Proactive 
  • Respectful and Supportive 

 

More information available on Our People Promise 

 

Notes 

  • Your application will be held in reserve for 6 months should you be suitable for the role.
  • The successful candidate will be required to evidence their right to work in the Republic of Ireland prior to commencement of employment.    

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Statement

ESB is committed to being an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all sections of society and ensure that no one is discriminated against on the grounds of race, religion or belief, ethnicity or nationality, disability, age, citizenship, marital status, domestic or civil partnership status, sexual orientation or gender identity, or any other basis as protected by law. 

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

About ESB

Join us in our mission to achieve a net-zero electricity system by 2040. ESB is Ireland’s leading energy utility, with activities spanning electricity generation, transmission and distribution, energy supply, energy services and international consultancy. Operating in Ireland, Northern Ireland and Great Britain, we invest over €1 billion each year to deliver a new energy future based on reliable, affordable zero-carbon electricity.
 

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