EU Policy Officer (Irish Regions European Office)
The Eastern and Midland Regional Assembly and the IREO now invite applications from suitably qualified persons who wish to be considered for inclusion on a panel from which vacancies for EU Policy Officer will be filled.
The Role
The successful candidate will provide support to the Head of Office and the Irish Delegation to the Committee of the Regions, making substantive contributions on all aspects related to the work of the Committee, and related work for the Irish Regions European Office. The post holder will specifically follow a wide range of EU policy developments, relating and impacting on Irish local authorities and Regional Assemblies. The post holder will also contribute to the objectives of the Irish Regions European Office and ensuring that it achieves its aims in supporting Irish local government engagement in EU affairs and EU funding opportunities.
Duties to include but not limited to:
Irish Delegation to the Committee of the Regions
• Support the Head of Office with coordination of the Irish delegation to the Committee of the Regions
• Preparation of briefing and policy documents for Irish Committee of the Regions members and their alternate members;
• Support to members who have been appointed rapporteur;
• Attendance at meetings of CoR in Brussels and other meetings across Europe as required;
• Promoting the work of the CoR Irish delegation and the Irish members;
• Forging and maintaining links with the secretaries of other National CoR delegations;
• Establishing feedback mechanisms with the Irish CoR delegation;
• Maintaining excellent working relationships with Irish CoR members, the Irish secretariat in Dublin and the administration of the CoR in Brussels
Irish Regions European Office (IREO)
• Monitoring of EU policy and legislative developments having an impact on Irish regional and local government.
• Communicate and provide guidance to the three Regional Assemblies and their constituent local authorities regarding EU Policy, legislative developments and funding opportunities.
• Develop EU policy position papers, reflecting the views of the three Regional Assemblies
• Act as contact point for the Regional Assemblies and their constituent local authorities.
• Liaise with other EU Institutions and regional offices; maintain a positive working relationship with the Irish Members of the European Parliament and with the Irish Permanent Representation to the European Union.
• Oversee the management of the Irish Regions European office website and social media accounts.
• Manage staff and resources, as appropriate, in the Irish Regions European office
• Undertake any other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the Head of Office.
How to apply
Application forms are available for download on www.emra.ie. Only applications received by email and on the official application form will be accepted. No additional documentation such as CVs will be considered. Emails should be addressed to recruitment@emra.ie only and must be received no later than 5.00pm on Friday the 24th of October 2025. Note this is Irish Standard Time. Application forms received after the closing date will not be accepted.
The Assembly reserves its right to shortlist candidates in the manner it deems most appropriate. Shortlisting will be on the basis of information supplied on the application form. The Assembly may at their discretion require candidates to attend a preliminary interview in which case admission to the competitive interview would be conditional on candidates reaching such a standard as the Eastern & Midland Regional Assembly considered appropriate in the preliminary interview.
Selection will be by means of a competition based on a competency-based interview conducted by the Assembly. The Assembly reserves its right to shortlist candidates in the manner it deems most appropriate which may include shortlisting on the basis of essential requirements and level of experience. Shortlisting will be on the basis of information supplied on the application form.
Applicants should hold themselves in readiness for interview provisionally in November 2025.