IT&D Director leading large - scale, complex infrastructure transformation initiatives at Reckitt. Responsible for strategic oversight and cross - functional alignment to deliver resilient and scalable infrastructure platforms.
About the role
- Chief Executive of the IIEA leading strategic direction, performance and engagement across public policy, business and international affairs.
Responsibilities
- Lead the development and delivery of a clear, compelling strategy for the Institute, providing direction, focus and momentum over the next five years.
- Overseeing the preparation, agreement and implementation of the annual IIEA Work Programme.
- Translate strategic ambition into operational priorities, organisational design and measurable outcomes.
- Work closely with the Board within an approved governance framework, operating with a high degree of autonomy while reporting appropriately on strategic, financial and reputational matters.
- Leverage the skills and experience of Board members and sub-committees to support the Institute’s mission and long-term sustainability.
- Continue to foster a positive, inclusive and high-performing culture that supports delivery, collaboration and accountability.
- Role model the Institute’s values.
- Evolve the organisational structure and capability mix to ensure alignment with strategy.
- Developing staff to fulfil their potential.
- Hold full accountability for the Institute’s P&L, ensuring strong financial management, transparency and control.
- Drive income growth through a combination of:
- • Expansion and deepening of the membership base
- • Development of project income and grants
- • Stronger engagement with corporate members, government departments and embassies
- Maintain an appropriate and sustainable balance between membership income and project or grant funding.
- Articulate clear and compelling value propositions for the Institute’s membership groupings.
- Be highly visible and engaged with members and stakeholders, ensuring the Institute remains responsive, relevant and impactful.
- Build and sustain critical relationships across:
- • Corporate organisations
- • Irish Government and public service
- • Embassies and the diplomatic community
- • EU institutions, including the European Commission
- • NGOs and international bodies.
- Strengthen the IIEA’s position as a central hub for ideas, insight and dialogue on European and international policy.
- Act as the public face of the IIEA, representing the Institute and its values in national and international forums and with the media.
- Safeguard the Institute’s strict political neutrality, ensuring it remains a trusted, independent platform for debate.
- Build on the IIEA’s strong reputation for convening senior, respected voices from across politics, public service, diplomacy and international affairs.
- Articulate clearly what the IIEA stands for as a modern think tank, and why its work matters in an increasingly complex international environment.
Requirements
- A proven track record of significant results delivery at a senior level ideally in a think tank, policy, strategy, consulting or public service context, with excellent networking and influencing skills.
- Strong team leadership credentials with excellent staff engagement, communication, management and development skills.
- Strategic mindset, experienced in driving membership and revenue growth and budget management.
- Excellent knowledge of International and European affairs, policy making and its relevant stakeholders.
- Strong personal alignment with the mission, values and independence of the IIEA.
- Energetic, motivated and outward-facing, with the drive to lead the Institute through its next phase of development.
- Astute, with excellent judgement and a strong instinct for balance and neutrality.
- A natural connector and relationship-builder.
- Comfortable combining intellectual leadership with operational and commercial rigour.
- Ambitious, passionate, collaborative and values driven leader with an ability to lead change and drive innovation.
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