Grade: Level D
Department: Sustainability Solutions
Division: Client Solutions
Reporting to: Senior Client Solutions Sustainability Specialist
Location: Dublin, Cork, Waterford, Dundalk, Galway, Shannon (subject to capacity)
Job Reference: 058.EI.26E
Closing Date: Tuesday, 23rd June 2026

Applicants must have employment eligibility to work in Ireland and be available to work in the

Enterprise Ireland location specified for the role.

Background

Enterprise Ireland’s remit is to accelerate the development of world class Irish companies to achieve
leading positions in global markets. Our clients, employing over 234,000 people across Ireland, make
a significant contribution to the Irish economy nationally and regionally.

Enterprise Ireland’s strategy for the period 2025-2029, focuses on supporting Irish business to
accelerate sustainably and increasingly contribute to economic growth. The environment in which Irish
businesses operate is constantly changing and business needs to be innovative and ambitious to
succeed. Our 5-year strategy sets out how we will support Irish business to START, COMPETE,
SCALE and CONNECT to deliver jobs across Ireland and impact globally.

Role Purpose

Working as part of the Sustainability Solutions team, the Executive will be a key member supporting
the delivery of an ambitious work programme and organisation response that reflects the
Government’s Climate Action Plan.

Ireland has committed to reducing emissions by 51% across all sectors of the economy by 2030 and
to become climate neutral by 2050 with legally binding sectoral emissions targets established under
the Climate Action and Low Carbon Development (Amendment) Act 2021. Looking at the Enterprise
Sector, Government has established a commitment to delivering a 35% reduction from on-site
Industrial emissions by 2030.

Enterprise Ireland is committed to embedding sustainability and climate action in its strategic approach
to company and sectoral development, aligned to Government’s Climate Action Plan and our
Corporate Strategy. This approach will involve Enterprise Ireland driving transformational change in
embedding sustainability and climate action as a fundamental part of company development and
competitiveness.

Enterprise Ireland is supporting clients across all sectors to embrace and adopt best in class
sustainability & climate action practices.

The Climate Action Plan 2024 and the 2022 Enterprise White Paper confirm Government’s
commitment to supporting the decarbonisation of Industry through its Agencies, including Enterprise
Ireland. For Enterprise Ireland, this will include funding transformational environmental projects that
will generate substantial decarbonisation and wider environmental outcomes alongside wider
capability building supports to drive the Green Transition.

The successful candidate appointed to this role will work with client companies across the
organisation to support their sustainability transformation and developing company capability to be
more competitive in international markets.

Key Deliverables

Increase client company engagement and uptake of Enterprise Ireland’s sustainability

supports through working with colleagues across the organisation

Embed enterprise sustainability activities into Enterprise Ireland programmes and supports,

through working with colleagues and teams across the organisation

Evaluate client sustainability plans to ensure that they are fit for purpose, actionable, aligned

with industry best practices and meet Enterprise Ireland guidelines

Drive the adoption and implementation of tailored sustainability initiatives ensuring a tangible

impact on client ESG goals

Support clients with funding proposals, reviewing applications and ensuring compliant,

successful submissions

Support Enterprise Ireland’s inputs into the development of enterprise policy in the areas of

climate change and sustainability

Effectively communicate the challenges and needs of enterprise in the low carbon transition

by engaging with stakeholders across government departments agencies and representative
bodies/civil society

Represent Enterprise Ireland at relevant events, engaging with clients and stakeholders

Contribute to the further development and implementation of key strategic projects and action

responses such as funding programmes, CO2 reduction targets, sectoral or technology
focused initiatives

Contribute to a continuous improvement ethos in helping deliver client service excellence as

a core feature of our culture and operating model. This may include the need to work outside
of core office hours

Functional Competencies (Key Skills & Knowledge)

Demonstrated deep knowledge of the major issues affecting the enterprise sector in the low-

carbon green transition, combined with practical experience working on these challenges at
both a sectoral and individual company level, is essential

A knowledge and understanding of national and international climate action and sustainability

policy and the impact this will have on enterprise development, is essential

An undergraduate or postgraduate degree (NFQ Level 7 or higher) in environmental science,

economics, public policy, or sustainable development is essential. Alternatively, candidates
must possess equivalent professional training leading to an accredited professional
certification, or significant relevant career experience in these specific fields

Ability to work effectively with companies to develop sustainability strategies as part of their

overall business growth plans is essential

Experience in working with and influencing internal and external stakeholders, from a range

of backgrounds and perspectives is desirable

Understanding of a structured client engagement process and understanding of Enterprise

Ireland’s financial and services offers to clients

Ability to develop a strategic perspective on industry/market trends and opportunities to

support the development of sectoral plans

Strong oral and written research and communications skills and experience e.g., experience

of report writing, data analysis and external communications, across a range of channels

Enterprise Ireland Behavioral Competencies

Results Focused
The ability to remain outcome and results focused with regard to business priorities and organisational
goals, monitoring progress and adjusting approach ensuring delivery against the appropriate
timescales.

Innovation and Risk-Taking
Actively encourages new ideas, experimentation and measured risk-taking, while always being on the
lookout for opportunities to continuously improve business processes and efficiencies within
Enterprise Ireland and client organisations.

Problem Solving and Decision-Making
The ability to be decisive and take tough decisions about clients, people and costs to deliver
sustainable results, using the analysis of information and situations to make logical and sound
decisions.

Client Focused
The ability to provide an excellent client service focusing on client needs and building and maintaining
effective personal and business relationships to advance clients’ objectives and EI strategy.

Communicating with Impact to Influence Others
Communicates in a manner that will persuade, convince, and influence their own staff and others, both
internally and externally, in order to motivate, inspire or encourage them to follow a particular course
of action.

Teamworking
Co-operates with colleagues, shares information and respects the opinions and values of staff
members. Understands the skills, experience and knowledge of staff members and maximises how
these can be utilised to the benefit of the department, the organisation and the client.

Embracing & Leading Change
Understands the business agenda of Enterprise Ireland and embraces changes for area of
responsibility and for external and internal clients.

Acting / Leading with Integrity
Communicates the Enterprise Ireland purpose, values and approach, acting genuinely and with
integrity, in a manner that builds trust and engages and motivates others.

Networking
Establishes and maintains mutually beneficial relationships with colleagues and other networks for the
purpose of sharing information.

Developing Yourself & Others
Creates an environment that enables you and others to excel in terms of job performance.

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Salary Scale

€52,546 - €75,472 per annum contributory superannuation
Rising to €77,286 by long service increments

€50,198 - €71,809 per annum non-contributory superannuation
Rising to €73,532 by long service increments.

Candidates should note that entry will be at the minimum of the relevant scale and the rate of
remuneration may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government pay policy. Subject to
satisfactory performance, increments may be payable in line with current Government Policy.

** Point of entry on this salary scale may differ from the minimum point of the scale if the successful
candidate is a current public or civil servant. **
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Application and selection process

The selection process may include short-listing of candidates. The selection criteria will be based on
the essential requirements of the position. It is therefore important that you provide a detailed
and accurate account of where you believe your skills and experience meet
the essential requirements. This must be presented in the mandatory application form (maximum 2
pages – template attached) accompanying your CV.

A complete application includes:

1. A completed mandatory application form
2. A copy of your CV

Failure to submit the mandatory application form and CV may result in your application not
being considered.

To apply for the position, send a detailed CV and mandatory application form quoting the relevant
job number 058.EI.26E to talentacquisition@enterprise-ireland.com to be received on or before
Tuesday, 23rd June 2026.

N.B. All correspondence will be acknowledged in writing by the Talent
Acquisition Department within 3 working days. Applicants who do not receive an
acknowledgement within 3 working days should contact talentacquisition@enterprise-
ireland.com.

ISSUED BY THE HR DEPARTMENT ON TUESDAY, 2nd June 2026.

Enterprise Ireland is an equal opportunities employer

058.EI.26E – Client Solutions Specialist – Sustainability Solutions

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