Help Shape a New Public Commission From Day One

Head of Corporate Services

£47,304

📍 Northern Ireland | Hybrid Working | 37 Hours Per Week | Permanent

The Recruitment Co. is proud to be recruiting on behalf of a newly established Public Commission.

Opportunities like this are rare.

This is a chance to join a new public body at its very beginning and play a leading role in building the organisation, shaping its culture and establishing the systems, governance and people strategies that will support its success for years to come.

As Head of Corporate Services, you will sit at the heart of the organisation as a member of the Senior Management Team, working directly with the Commissioner to ensure the highest standards of public accountability, governance and corporate leadership.

For an ambitious public sector leader, this is an opportunity to influence not just the organisation’s future, but its very foundations.

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Why This Role Matters

This Commission has been established to deliver important statutory responsibilities and public services across Northern Ireland.

As one of its senior leaders, you will help shape how the organisation operates, develops and delivers for the public from the outset.

You’ll be joining at a defining moment, helping to create an organisation that reflects the very best of public service: transparency, integrity, accountability and excellence.

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The Opportunity

You’ll lead a diverse Corporate Services portfolio, providing strategic leadership across:

· Finance and budget management

· Governance, audit and risk

· Human Resources and organisational development

· Business planning and performance reporting

· Information management and GDPR compliance

· Procurement and corporate operations

Working with government departments, auditors and key stakeholders, you’ll ensure the Commission operates to the highest standards expected of a modern public body.

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We’re Looking For

An experienced leader who understands what great public service looks like.

You’ll bring:

✔ Senior-level experience in corporate services, finance, governance, business planning or organisational leadership.

✔ Strong financial management and budget oversight experience.

✔ Experience leading governance, audit, risk management or compliance functions.

✔ Proven staff leadership and people management skills.

✔ The ability to build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders and partners.

✔ A commitment to the principles of public accountability, transparency and continuous improvement.

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Why Join?

✅ Rare opportunity to join a Public Commission at its inception

✅ Senior leadership role with genuine influence and visibility

✅ Opportunity to help build a new public sector organisation from the ground up

✅ Shape governance, culture and organisational strategy

✅ Competitive salary package

✅ Hybrid and flexible working arrangements

✅ Meaningful work with lasting public impact

✅ Be part of a historic chapter in Northern Ireland’s public service landscape

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Make Your Mark on Public Service

This is a unique opportunity for an experienced leader who wants to do more than manage systems and processes.

It’s an opportunity to help create them.

The Recruitment Co. is delighted to be managing this recruitment campaign on behalf of our client and welcomes applications from talented public sector professionals looking to be part of something truly significant from the very beginning.