Thank you for your interest in the role of Organisational Development (OD) Lead.
Working at CoimisiúnnaMeán, you will help create a thriving, diverse, creative, safe and trusted media landscape, that works for people in Ireland and across the EU.
This is a unique opportunity to help shape the culture, wellbeing and employee experience of a rapidly growing organisation with a clear public purpose. Since our establishment, we have grown quickly – bringing together people from across the media sector, public service, academia and civil society. As we continue to evolve, how we support, connect and develop our people is critical to our success.
Through our People Strategy, Athrú, we are building an organisation where our values are visible in how we work, where people feel supported to do their best work, and where culture and leadership actively enable our mission.
In this role, you will play a hands‑on part in bringing that vision to life - designing and delivering initiatives that strengthen culture, support wellbeing, and help create a more connected, engaged and high‑performing organisation. You will work closely with colleagues across the People & OD team and partner with Internal Communications to ensure our approach is both meaningful and impactful.
CoimisiúnnaMeán plays an important role in shaping a media landscape that is diverse, safe, trusted and aligned with democratic values. Our work helps to uphold fundamental rights, protect audiences and support a vibrant and pluralistic society.
If you are motivated by purpose‑driven work and are interested in contributing to a growing organisation where you can make a tangible impact, we would be delighted to hear from you.
About This Role
Reporting to the Head of Organisation Development, you will play a central role in bringing our People Strategy, Athrú, to life – particularly across culture, wellbeing, and leadership.
This is a hands‑on, delivery‑focused role with real scope to shape how people experience working in Coimisiún na Meán. You will design and deliver initiatives that strengthen connection, embed our values, and support a healthy, inclusive and high‑performing culture.
You will work closely with colleagues across the People & OD team and partner with our Internal Communications function to translate strategy into engaging, accessible and meaningful experiences for staff.
We are looking for someone who is curious, proactive and comfortable using a range of tools and approaches – from facilitated sessions to digital platforms – to scale impact across a growing and evolving organisation.
What makes this role distinctive:
Opportunity to shape culture in a rapidly growing organisation
Visible impact across wellbeing, engagement and organisational effectiveness
Scope to experiment with new approaches to communication, engagement and learning
Collaboration across People, Internal Comms and senior stakeholders
About the Team/Division
The POD team is made up of three sub‑teams: OD, Talent Acquisition, and People Operations. It includes a Director, three Assistant Directors, five Higher Executive Officers, four Executive Officers, and one Clerical Officer. The team sits within the Corporate Services Division alongside Governance, Finance & Procurement, Change & Business Improvement, International Affairs, and the Commission Secretariat.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the development and delivery of wellbeing initiatives that support employee resilience, engagement and performance.
Design and implement culture and values initiatives that are practical, visible and embedded in day‑to‑day work.
Partner with Internal Communications to create clear, engaging and impactful communications – using a range of formats (e.g. storytelling, digital content, campaigns).
Support and enhance employee voice mechanisms (forums, networks, engagement activities) to ensure meaningful participation and feedback.
Develop and evolve approaches to employee recognition that align with organisational values.
Design and facilitate OD interventions (e.g. team development, workshops, change initiatives) to strengthen collaboration and effectiveness.
Use digital tools and platforms to scale OD, culture and engagement initiatives across a hybrid workforce.
Support the evaluation of OD and L&D initiatives, including gathering insights and using data to assess impact and inform continuous improvement.
Contribute to building OD capability within the organisation through practical tools, guidance and support.
Line manage and support the development of the OD Officer.
About You
Experience, Skills, Knowledge & Qualifications
Experience in a HR, OD, L&D or related role, with exposure to culture, engagement, wellbeing or organisational initiatives.
A recognised qualification (Level 7 or higher) in a relevant discipline.
Strong communication skills, with the ability to translate ideas into clear, engaging messages for different audiences.
Experience delivering projects or initiatives from concept through to implementation.
Ability to work on your own initiative, showing curiosity, adaptability and a willingness to try new approaches.
Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities effectively.
An interest in culture, wellbeing and employee experience, and how these contribute to organisational performance.
Confidence working with digital tools (e.g. collaboration platforms, content creation tools, survey tools) to enhance and scale initiatives.
An ability to create engaging content or "tell the story" of initiatives in a way that connects with people.
Curiosity about data and insights, using feedback, metrics or evaluation to understand impact and improve outcomes.
Experience in HR, OD, L&D within the public or civil service.
Membership of CIPD or L&DI.
A postgraduate qualification in a relevant area.
Experience supporting or evaluating learning and development initiatives.
Key Information
This position is offered on a Permanent basis.
Annual Leave: 29 days per annum.
The role will be a hybrid role combining home and office working. Our current hybrid policy is 2 days in the office.
Our office is located at One Shelbourne Buildings, Shelbourne Road, Dublin 4, D04 NP20.
This position is graded at the Higher Executive Officer scale. Successful candidates will be appointed on the first point of the scale.
For a full list of benefits see our website.
Equal Opportunities Statement
Coimisiún naMeán is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds and are committed to championing an inclusive and diverse workforce which reflects modern Ireland. We work to create a culture where everyone has equal access to opportunity and feels comfortable to be their authentic selves at work.
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