Job Summary
This Chief Executive is responsible for the strategic and functional management of the Agency and its staff in the fulfilment of its remit. Reporting to the Chairperson and the Board, the CEO will oversee all aspects of the operations of the Agency, including the management and storage of NORA’s Oil Stocks and the administration of Ireland’s Renewable Transport Fuels Obligation (RTFO) as well as other renewable sector responsibilities.
Main Duties Of The Job
Strategic Management of the Agency
Managing the delivery of the Agency’s remit (oil stocks and storage, RTFO administration, etc.) to meet corporate objectives and established Government policy.
Ensuring business operations comply with all prevailing legislation, with particular emphasis on Health, Safety and Environmental law in the Agency’s oil storage operations and directly operated terminals.
Developing and implementing the Agency’s strategy statement and 5‑year strategic business plan, including annual budgeting and key commercial plans.
Reporting to the Board
As an executive member of the Board, the CEO reports to the Chairperson and the Board in the fulfilment of CEO duties. Board meetings are held at least five times per year.
Corporate Governance, Regulatory Compliance and Reporting
Ensuring the Agency adheres to strong corporate governance in accordance with the Code of Practice for Corporate Governance (2016).
Management of Internal Audit and preparation of Statement of Internal Control.
Chairperson’s Report to the Minister.
Annual Report and Financial Statements, duly audited and certified by the Comptroller & Auditor General (C&AG).
A full list of duties and eligibility criteria can be found in the Candidate Information Booklet.
Information About The Organisation
The National Oil Reserves Agency (NORA) is a state‑owned company responsible for ensuring that Ireland meets its obligations under EU legislation and International Energy Agency rules to maintain a minimum of 90 days of oil stocks for supply shortages. NORA also administers Ireland's Renewable Transport Fuels Obligation (RTFO), is the competent authority for aviation fuel suppliers under the ReFuelEU Aviation Regulations, and is expected to administer the Renewable Heat Obligation (RHO) in 2026. The Agency was created as a standalone limited company under the National Oil Reserves Agency Act 2007 and is funded through a levy on oil sales, with annual levy income of approximately €120m. NORA operates in a commercial business environment as a non‑commercial state agency (Designated Activity Company). The CEO of NORA is also appointed as a Director of the Irish National Petroleum Corporation, a separate state body responsible for the management of liabilities associated with the oil jetty in Bantry Bay. More details can be found at www.nora.ie.
Benefits
See information Booklet.
The Selection Process
Further information, including application details, is available on our website. The closing date for receipt of completed applications is 3pm on Thursday 02nd April 2026. If you would like a confidential discussion about this role, please contact Ms. Sinéad Coleman at sinead.coleman@publicjobs.ie.
We are committed to a policy of equal opportunity and encourage applications under all nine grounds of the Employment Equality Act.
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