We are Uisce Éireann. Every day, we are responsible for the delivery of secure, safe, and sustainable water services for the people of Ireland. As Ireland's national regulated water utility, our vision is a sustainable Ireland where water is respected and protected, for the planet and all the lives it supports.Our purpose at Uisce Éireann is to rise to the challenge of delivering transformative water services that enable communities to thrive. That means we are proud to take on the responsibility of protecting our water supply and passing on a safe and secure water system to a rapidly growing population and empowering Ireland's social and economic growth.We are passionate about empowering our people, enabling them to make a positive impact on communities across Ireland. We are guided by a shared vision and purpose, grounded in values that define who we are and shape how we work, where we deliver for customers and communities, we work better together, we do the right thing, we aim high, and we keep each other safe. Our behaviours define how we interact, communicate, and succeed together. These values and behaviours apply to each one of us, across every role, location, and level.Our goal is to attract and develop skilled and talented people from diverse backgrounds, who bring a dynamic range of expertise and insights to our work. With a strong, values-driven workforce, we ensure Uisce Éireann can continue advancing Ireland's water services and meeting the needs of the communities we serve for generations to come.The Role:The Environmental Regulation function is responsible for the day-to-day management of environmental regulation and compliance. The function monitors the compliance of the water and wastewater network and treatment works, influences external environmental policy and manages environmental stakeholder relationships. Environmental Regulation provides expertise to the Uisce Éireann business on influencing environmental policy and managing stakeholders around environmental regulation affecting Uisce Éireann's practices. The function provides regulatory expertise to the business, including the Senior Leadership Team, in all aspects of environmental regulation. The team provides support on legislative and regulatory changes that will affect Uisce Éireann policies in the futureThe Scientific Services functional area is responsible for the national provision of operational support services to include sampling and laboratory analytics, ensuring that activities are performed in accordance with regulatory obligations to protect public health and the environment. The Laboratory sub area is responsible for providing chemical and microbiological analytical services in support of the regulatory sampling programs, operational monitoring. capital investment and customer complaint. The teams are required to work weekly shift patterns including covering 'skeleton staff' schedule at weekends, as required.Reporting to the Commercial & Operations Planning Technical Manager, the Administrator is responsible for supporting the smooth functioning of the scientific services teams.Main Duties and Responsibilities:• Maintain accurate and organised documentation related to scientific and technical services• Input and manage data related to the scientific and technical services teams operations, ensuring accuracy.• Assist in data analysis tasks to support compliance reporting and decision-making • Coordinate and schedule field activities and research conducted by the scientific and technical services team • Schedule and organise meetings, workshops and events for the scientific and technical services teams• Assist in tracking and managing budgets for scientific and technical services projects• Assist in the procurement of equipment, supplies and services for the scientific and technical services teams• Serve as a liaison for communication between the scientific and technical services teams and other departments within the water company • Ensure that all scientific and technical activities comply with relevant environmental regulations • Maintain records and documentation to demonstrate compliance with regulatory stanndards• Organise training sessions for team members and track employee training records• Implement and maintain quality assurance processes for scientific and technical services teams • Identify opportunities for process improvement within the team and implement best practice to enhance efficiency and effectivenessGeneral Duties and Responsibilities • Collaboration with key internal stakeholders across the UÉ business• Responsible for promoting and delivering health and safety commitments across UÉ and its supply chain, reinforcing positive behaviours and delivering health and safety objectives and requirements to the highest industry standards• Support the delivery of the Uisce Éireann Transformation Programme, driving results required within the Directorate and supporting organisation-wide objectives• Conducts duties and responsibilities in accordance with Uisce Éireann's Information Security policies, standards, processes and controls to protect the confidentiality, integrity and availability of UÉ business information and delivery of critical services, in accordance with the NIS Directive and any other relevant cybersecurity regulation• Other duties as requiredKnowledge, Skills and Experience:• Relevant third level qualification and or accreditation is desirable and or relevant experience• Minimum 1 year relevant experience in a similar role in the water, utilities or similar industry would be an advantage but not essential • Strong Computer skills with a proficient working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook• Track record in completing tasks through guidance and communication to support customers and/or communities• Proven ability to create and develop good working relationships by actively listening and supporting colleagues to achieve shared goals• Demonstrated experience with following Company policies and procedures to ensure the reputation of the Company is upheld• Proficiency in implementing skills and knowledge obtained to the job and ensuring this knowledge is shared with your team• Capability to observe any safety concerns and challenge poor practicesThe closing date for receipt of applications for this vacancy is 09/03/2026.Please note that applications submitted after this closing date will not be accepted.*Please be advised that if successful you will be placed on the salary range based on your skills and experience. Please note the Market reference point (midpoint) of the range is generally the upper end of the offer where someone is deemed to be fully competent to take on the duties of the role, and leaves room for the employee to progress through the pay range as their experience develops further.Uisce Éireann is an equal opportunities employer.We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive place of work and have a robust strategy and framework called ibelong to enable this. We are an equal opportunity employer and through our recruitment process we welcome and encourage applications from interested and suitably qualified individuals regardless of gender, age, racial or ethnic origin, membership of the traveller community, religion or beliefs, family or civil status, sexual orientation/gender identity or disability.