Technical Capability Administrator

Electric Ireland; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy utility in Dublin is seeking a Technical Capability Coordinator to oversee graduate recruitment, manage training programs, and enhance operational efficiency. Candidates should possess at least two years of relevant experience along with strong organizational and communication skills. This role promotes a progressive hybrid working model and social responsibility initiatives, supporting Ireland's transition to a net-zero carbon future.

Benefits

Career development through mentoring and training

Corporate Social Responsibility Opportunities

Access to staff well-being programmes

Generous parental leave entitlements

Strong values-based and inclusive culture

Networking opportunities

Qualifications

• A minimum of two years experience.
• Proven record of innovation and problem solving.
• Experience supporting HR and Technical Function.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate Graduate and Undergraduate Recruitment.
• Manage Programme Administration.
• Facilitate Technical Training Delivery.
• Support Strategic Projects.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Stakeholder Management

Strong Communication Skills

Organisational Ability

Problem Solving

Job description

Overview

The Technical Capability Team in the Centre of Engineering is responsible for ensuring that the appropriate technical capability is in place to meet the needs of the business in delivering its strategy into the future. In this context, technical capability relates to the capability provided to the organisation by the engineering and related professionals employed by ESB.

There are two key aspects to technical capability assurance: bringing new talent into the organisation and developing the talent we have. The technical capability business support provides support to the Technical Capability Team in delivering all aspects of technical capability improvement across ESB.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate Graduate and Undergraduate Recruitment : Lead the collation of long term forecast and annual recruitment figures for graduates, summer students, college placements, and Professional Engineers, this includes role descriptions and line manager assessments.
• Support Selection Processes: Collaborate with Talent Acquisition to manage shortlisting, interviewing, and selection activities for all early career programmes.
• Manage Programme Administration: Liaise with HR Governance and Operations to oversee approvals, rotations, pay adjustments, bonuses, and allowances for graduate and PE hires.
• Facilitate Technical Training Delivery: Provide administrative support for the setup and execution of technical training programmes and PE assessment interviews, ensuring timely follow-up on outcomes.
• Support Inclusion and CSR Initiatives: Champion diversity in STEM careers and support inclusion activities within the technical capability team.
• Enhance Operational Efficiency: Maintain recruitment campaign schedules, act as a shopper for the team, and manage EMP Training CPC Card purchases, while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support Strategic Projects: Provide administrative assistance to the Graduate Pipeline & Programme Reimagination Project and the Technical Development Committee.

Experience and Qualifications

• A minimum of two years experience
• Excellent Attention to Detail
• Strong Stakeholder Management
• Strong Communication Skills
• A flexible approach to work
• Strong organisational ability
• Experience supporting HR and Technical Function
• Proven record of innovation and problem solving

Location

This position will be based in One Dublin Airport Central

ESB is committed to smart working – combining digital tools with a culture of trust and empowerment to enable flexible ways of working. The successful candidate may work flexibly within their jurisdiction with attendance at the workplace for in-person collaboration on at least one anchor day per week. All smart working arrangements are subject to manager approval and ongoing review, based on the operational requirements of the role, the team, and the individual.

Reporting To

Technical Early Careers Programme Ops Manager

Why Work with Us?

• Opportunity to lead Ireland’s transition tonet zero carbon future
• Progressive, hybrid working model
• Career developmentthrough mentoring andtraining
• Corporate Social Responsibility Opportunities
• Sports and Social Clubs
• Networking opportunities
• Credit Union
• Access to staff well-being programmes
• Generous parental leave entitlements
• Strong values-based and inclusive culture
• Strong commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion
• Great team environment working to our Core Values: Courageous, Caring, Driven and Trusted

Closing Date

19th September 2025

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Statement

ESB is committed to being an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all sections of society and ensure that no one is discriminated against on the grounds of race, religion or belief, ethnicity or nationality, disability, age, citizenship, marital status, domestic or civil partnership status, sexual orientation or gender identity, or any other basis as protected by law.

Applicants who anticipate requiring assistance or reasonable accommodations for any part of the application or interview process may contact, in confidence, [e-mail].

About ESB

Join us in our mission to achieve a net-zero electricity system by 2040. ESB is Ireland’s leading energy utility, with activities spanning electricity generation, transmission and distribution, energy supply, energy services and international consultancy. Operating in Ireland, Northern Ireland and Great Britain, we invest over €1 billion each year to deliver a new energy future based on reliable, affordable zero-carbon electricity.