Head of HR (Assistant Principal)

Job DescriptionHead of HR(AssistantPrincipal) Permanent Mental Health Commission Osborne are delighted to be partnering with the Mental Health Commission in the recruitment ofaHead of HR(Assistant Principal)on aPermanentbasis. For details of this position and information on how to apply please see details below: How to apply: To apply for this role candidates must submit the relevant, signed and completed application form to You can find the information booklet and application form at **CVs will not be accepted as an application form** The Organisation The MHC is an independent statutory body established in April 2002 under the provisions of the Mental Health Acts 2001-2018 (the 2001 Act). The principal functions of the MHC, as specified in the 2001 Act, are to promote, encourage and foster the establishment and maintenance ofhigh standardsand good practices in the delivery of mental health services and to take all reasonable steps to protect the interests of persons detained in approved centres.

The MHC is also empowered to undertake such activities, as itdeemsappropriate tofoster and promote these standards and practices. The Assisted Decision Making (Capacity) Act 2015 (the 2015 Act) provides for the establishment of the Decision Support Service (the DSS) within the MHC to support decision-making by and for adults with capacity difficulties and to regulate individuals who are providing support to people with capacity difficulties. The 2015 Act reforms Irelands capacity legislation which has been in place since the 19th century.

Itestablishesa modern statutory framework to support decision-making by adults who have difficulty in making decisions without help. Please note that all reference to the Mental Health Commission include the Decision Support Service. The Role The MHC isseekingto appoint a Head of Human Resources to lead and deliver its Human Resources Strategy.

The successful candidate will lead the Human Resources team reporting to the Chief Operations Officer.The Head of HR will provide best practice human resources knowledge, team supervision,adviceand technical management to support the delivery of the MHCs overall strategy. The range of duties include leading and supporting the Commission on Workforce Planning, Performance Management, HR Information System, Recruitment, Workforce Planning and shaping and delivering a Learning and Development Plan. Essential Requirements The ideal candidate mustpossess, by the closing date, the following: Arelevant third level qualification (NFQ Level 8 on the Irish National Framework of Qualifications) A minimum 3 years of demonstrable HR experience within Public Sector.

In-depth knowledge of employment legislation, HR policies, and best practice principles. Demonstrable HR Management experience Excellent interpersonal, communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders, including senior leaders, managers, employees, and external partners. Please find the information bookletpertaining tothe position and a link to the relevant application form at All interested parties must complete the relevant application form andsubmitto .Only candidates who complete the application forms will be considered within the remit of this competition.

Closing Dates Head of HR (AssistantPrincipal),Deadline for application: Please note latest receipt for applications isstrictly Tuesday 18thAugust2026at10amGMT. Incomplete applications, postalapplicationsor CVs will not be accepted. Any applications received after the closing date and time will not be considered.

An acknowledgement email will be issued for all applications received. If you do not receive acknowledgement of your application within two working days of submission, please contact Osborne Recruitment atto ensure your application has been received. #INDOSB1 #INDTQUINN Skills: Head of HR TPBN1_IJ