Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland
At Fís Eireann/Screen Ireland we are looking for new Talent to join our growing team. You will become part of a talented and diverse community of employees whose mission and passion are to promote and support the development of Irish Film Television Drama Animation Documentary Visual Effects and Digital Games Industries.
As the national agency for the Irish film television drama animation and documentary industry Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland is the creative partner to the sector investing in talent creativity and enterprise. We are inspired by original storytelling that will emotionally move audiences at home and abroad. Through a wide range of practical funding supports across development production distribution promotion and skills development Screen Ireland supports the sector at every stage. We support filmmakers in their creative pursuit to share valuable artistic cultural and commercial stories on screen.
OUR CULTURE & COMMITMENTS
At Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland we are proud to foster a workplace culture built on creativity inclusion and respect. Through our Kind framework we place equal importance on wellbeing lifelong learning sustainability and equity diversity and inclusion (EDI). We actively support our employees to thrive personally and professionally offering opportunities to grow their skills contribute to meaningful projects and be part of a collaborative community. We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the audiences we serve and the stories we support on screen. We warmly welcome applications from people of all backgrounds experiences and perspectives who meet the requirements of the role and we celebrate the unique contributions that each person brings to our organisation.
ROLE OVERVIEW
The Legal and Business Affairs Executives play a key operational role in the administration and management of Screen Irelands legal and business affairs with a particular focus on funding contracts and associated compliance requirements. Reporting to the Head of Policy Legal and Business Affairs the roles support the end-to-end management of contractual processes across feature film television animation documentary and other audiovisual funding streams.
The roles involve drafting and negotiating agreements monitoring contractual and financial commitments supporting internal workflows and contributing to the consistent and compliant delivery of Screen Irelands funding programmes. Working collaboratively with internal teams and industry stakeholders the postholders will manage a high volume of complex legal and business matters in a fast-paced public-sector environment supporting both day-to-day operations and broader strategic initiatives.
FUNCTION OVERVIEW
The Legal and Business Affairs function at Screen Ireland provides strategic operational and advisory legal support across the organisations funding policy and corporate activities. The function is responsible for ensuring robust legal governance regulatory compliance and risk management in relation to Screen Irelands development production and distribution supports across the audiovisual sector.
The function oversees the negotiation drafting and administration of funding agreements the management of contractual and financial obligations and the development and application of legal policies and frameworks aligned with legislative requirements public sector standards and industry best practice. It works closely with internal stakeholders and external partners to support the effective delivery of Screen Irelands strategic objectives while ensuring adherence to data protection confidentiality and ethical standards.
JOB GRADE / REPORTING LINE
It is anticipated that in order to have the required skills and competencies the Higher Executive Officer posts will be at the First Point level.
REPORTING LINE(S)
These roles report directly to the Head of Policy Legal and Business Affairs and work with internal stakeholders to ensure effective coordination communication and delivery of executive priorities. Reporting arrangements may be reviewed periodically to reflect organisational needs.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Draft negotiate administer and manage funding agreements across Screen Irelands funding programmes and schemes supporting development production and distribution activity across feature film television animation documentary and the wider audiovisual sector.
- Support the Head of Policy Legal and Business Affairs and wider Screen Ireland teams by providing timely legal and business input on workflow queries contractual matters and project-specific issues.
- Support the Head of Policy Legal and Business Affairs and relevant internal stakeholders by providing legal and business affairs input on project workflows contractual timelines scheduling of agreements and the resolution of legal or financial complexities.
- Monitor and support the management of payment schedules and contractual milestones across funded projects ensuring alignment with approved funding decisions contractual obligations and internal financial controls.
- Monitor track and support the management of contractual and financial obligations associated with funded projects including payment schedules and compliance milestones.
- Contribute to the development review and continuous improvement of legal and business workflows templates and processes to enhance efficiency consistency and governance.
- Ensure compliance with relevant legislation industry regulations public sector requirements and internal policies across all contractual and business affairs activity.
- Assist in the delivery of strategic legal and business initiatives including policy development process improvement and organisational projects aligned with Screen Irelands objectives.
- Liaise effectively with internal stakeholders external legal advisors production companies and other industry partners to support smooth contractual processes and mitigate risk.
- Maintain accurate records and documentation in line with governance audit data protection and confidentiality requirements.
- Undertake such additional duties as may be assigned from time to time consistent with the role and to support the evolving needs of Fís Éireann / Screen Ireland.
The postholders will contribute flexibly across the team supporting colleagues with activities aligned to the Higher Executive Officer grade. This collaborative approach ensures opportunities for shared learning role development and responsiveness to team priorities.
This job description is not intended to contain a comprehensive list of activities duties or responsibilities. Additional duties may be assigned based on business operational needs.
KEY REQUIREMENTS ESSENTIAL
- A minimum of three to five years relevant experience in legal business affairs contracts administration regulatory compliance or a comparable professional role within a complex or regulated organisation.
- A relevant third-level qualification (Level 7 or higher on the National Framework of Qualifications) in law business finance public administration arts management related discipline or equivalent relevant professional experience.
- Demonstrated experience in drafting reviewing negotiating and administering contracts or formal agreements with a strong focus on accuracy compliance and risk awareness.
- Proven ability to manage multiple complex workstreams deadlines and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the capacity to identify legal or contractual risks and support practical compliant solutions.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills including the ability to prepare clear contractual documentation and communicate legal matters effectively to non-legal stakeholders.
- High level of organisational skills and attention to detail with experience maintaining accurate records and documentation in line with governance audit and data protection requirements.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively exercising sound judgement discretion and professional integrity.
KEY SKILLS - PAS CAPABILITY FRAMEWORK
DESIRABLE ATTRIBUTES
- Knowledge of the Irish public-sector or state-agency operating environment including governance accountability and policy frameworks.
- Experience supporting or contributing to briefings submissions or contractual materials for senior management Boards or Government Departments.
- An understanding of the Irish audiovisual screen cultural or creative industries including production and development processes.
- Experience engaging with external legal advisors production companies or industry stakeholders in a professional or contractual context.
- Awareness of Screen Irelands cross-cutting priorities including Equality Diversity and Inclusion Sustainability and Nationwide Development.
- Proficiency in the Irish language.
ROLE DETAILS AND TERMS
- This position is at the Higher Executive Officer level and is remunerated at 58847 per annum. This role will be filled in line with Public Pay Policy at the first pointof this Salary Scale unless the successful candidate is appointed from an existing public sector role. Application of 1 August 2025 pay adjustments.
- This is a full-time permanent position.
- The successful candidate will be required to sign the Screen Ireland Code of Conduct.
- The role will have a 6-month probation period.
- The person will report directly to theHead of Policy Legal and Business Affairs.
- The post will be based in Dublin or Galway.
- Annual leave (excluding bank holidays) of 29 days.
- Start Date as soon as possible.
ELIGIBILITY TO COMPETE & CERTAIN RESTRICTIONS ON ELIGIBILITY
Citizenship Requirement Eligible candidates must be:
- A citizen of the European Economic Area (EEA). The EEA consists of the Member States of the European Union Iceland Liechtenstein and Norway;
- A citizen of the United Kingdom (UK);
- A citizen of Switzerland pursuant to the agreement between the EU and Switzerland on the free movement of persons; or A non-EEA citizen who has a stamp 4 visa1 or a stamp 5 visa.
To qualify candidates must be eligible by the date of any job offer.
APPLICATION PROCESS
SHORTLISTING / SELECTION PROCESS
Screen Ireland may where necessary apply a shortlisting process in order to manage the number of candidates progressing to interview. While applicants may meet the stated eligibility criteria the volume of applications may mean it is not practical to call everyone forward for assessment.
In such circumstances shortlisting will be based on the information provided in your cover letter curriculum vitae and responses to the questions set out in the job description. Particular emphasis will be placed on how applicants demonstrate the required core capabilities as outlined in the Public Appointments Service (PAS) Capability Framework alongside any desirable attributes identified for the role.
This process is designed to identify those candidates who based on the evidence provided in their application most closely match the role requirements. It does not imply that other candidates are unsuitable or incapable of undertaking the role; rather it ensures that those whose qualifications experience and capability alignment appear most relevant are invited to interview.
SELECTION PROCESSThe selection process for roles within Screen Ireland may include one or more of the following stages:
- Shortlisting of candidates based on the information provided in their application (CV and cover letter).
- Written exercise or assessment which may take place online or in person.
- Presentation or other role-relevant exercises.
- Interview(s) conducted either online or in person.
- Work sample or other tests/assessments as deemed appropriate for the position.
Candidates invited to participate in any stage of the process will be provided with full details in advance. It is the responsibility of applicants to ensure that their contact details are accurate and up to date.
If you are invited to an interview or assessment and are unable to attend at the specified time it may not be possible to reschedule and your application may be deemed withdrawn from the competition.
GUIDANCE FOR APPLICANTSTo ensure fairness and consistency all candidates are advised to structure their application and interview responses using the
STAR method:
- S Situation: Outline the background or context.
- T Task: Explain the challenge or responsibility you faced.
- A Action: Describe the specific steps you took.
- R Result: Share the outcome learning or impact.
During the selection process candidates will be assessed against the Core Capabilities outlined in the
Public Appointments Service (PAS) Capability Framework for the relevant grade. We strongly encourage applicants to:
- Refer to the relevant grade capabilities when preparing examples.
- Choose clear specific examples that demonstrate how their experience meets the capability requirements.
- Reflect both technical/professional expertise and behavioural competencies in their responses.
CONFIDENTIALITY / DATA PROTECTION
Subject to the provisions of the Freedom of Information Act 2014 applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.
DATA PROTECTIONPersonal data will be processed in accordance with our
Privacy Notice for Employees. COMMITMENT TO EQUALITY DIVERSITY & INCLUSION
Screen Ireland is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace which values and benefits from the diversity of the workforce. Screen Ireland is under the aegis of the Department of Culture Communications and Sport.
Screen Ireland is committed to the future success of the industry through strategic investments in talent and skills with diversity equity and inclusion at its core. We understand that fostering a positive culture underpinned by values of fairness sustainability diversity equity and inclusion is crucial in attracting and retaining talent.
As an inclusive organisation we actively work towards promoting diversity and inclusion throughout the entire screen sector. Our comprehensive approach to capacity development ensures that every initiative is designed to be accessible to all reflecting our dedication to a diverse and equitable our recruitment activities we prioritise creating a workforce that exemplifies diversity and equality setting a new benchmark for excellence and inclusivity. Screen Ireland welcomes all to join us on this path towards shaping a screen industry that celebrates collective talent and the strength found in diversity.
ACCESSIBILITY & REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONSS
Screen Ireland is committed to ensuring an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require reasonable accommodations at any stage of the selection process please let us know by We will make every effort to provide the necessary arrangements to support your participation.
If you have any questions about accessibility or the accommodations process please contact our Human Resources Team as outlined in the relevant job advertisement on our
Vacancies page.OUR COMMITMENT TO SUSTAINABILITY
Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland is committed to embedding sustainability across our organisation and the wider screen sector. Through our Kind Sustainability Plan we champion environmentally responsible practices in our day-to-day operations support sustainable production through funding and industry initiatives and encourage our staff and partners to reduce environmental impact. We see sustainability as integral to building a resilient innovative and responsible screen industry that will thrive for future generations.
QUERIES
If you have any questions regarding this competition or the recruitment process please contact the HR Team at We are happy to provide further information on the role the application process or accessibility and reasonable accommodations.
CANDIDATES RIGHTS: REVIEW PROCEDURES
Screen Ireland is committed to fairness and transparency in its recruitment and selection processes. While Screen Ireland is not formally bound by the Commission for Public Service Appointments (CPSA) Code of Practice we do follow its principles and guidance in managing review requests.
Candidates who wish to request a review of any aspect of the selection process may do so and such requests will be considered in line with the spirit of the CPSA Code of Practice. The Code can be viewed on the Commission for Public Service Appointments website:.
BENEFITS AT SCREEN IRELAND
- Maternity/Adoptive Leave pay.
- Paternity Leavepay.
- Parental and Parents Leave
- Paid Sick leave
- Bereavement and Compassionate Leave
- Study and Exam Leave
- Hybrid Working (subject to role)
| - Professional Membership Fees
- Educational Assistance
- Contributory Pension
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Marriage Leave
- Taxsaver
- Bike to Work Scheme
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IRISH TRANSLATION
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About Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland
At Fís Eireann/Screen Ireland we are looking for new Talent to join our growing team. You will become part of a talented community of employees whose mission and passion is to promote and support the development of Irish Film Television Drama Animation Visual Effects Documentary and Gaming Industry.
As the national agency for the Irish film television drama animation visual effects documentary and gaming industry Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland is the creative partner to the sector investing in talent creativity and enterprise. We are inspired by original storytelling that will emotionally move audiences at home and abroad. Through a wide range of practical funding supports across development production distribution promotion and skills development Screen Ireland supports the sector at every stage. We support filmmakers in their creative pursuit to share valuable artistic cultural and commercial stories on screen.
Táimid ag lorg Tallann nua i bhFís Éireann chun cur lenár bhfoireann a bhíonn ag fás i gcónaí. Beidh tú mar chuid de phobal cumasach ilchineálach dfhostaithe a bhfuil sé mar mhisean agus mar phaisean acu cur le agus tacú le forbairt Thionscal na Scannánaíochta na Teilifíse a bhfuil Script léi na Beochana agus na gClár Faisnéise Teilifíse in Éirinn chomh maith lenár n-achoimrí atá ag teacht chun cinn maidir le VFX agus cluichí.
Mar ghníomhaireacht náisiúnta do thionscal scannánaíocht drámaíocht teilifíse beochan agus cláir faisnéise na hÉireann is é Fís Éireann páirtí cruthaitheach na hearnála a infheistíonn i dtallann sa chruthaitheacht agus i bhfiontar. Faighimid spreagadh ó bhunscéalaíocht a chorróidh an lucht féachana go mothúchánach sa bhaile agus i bhfad i gcéin. Trí réimse leathan tacaíochtaí maoinithe praiticiúla um fhorbairt léiriú dáileachán cur chun cinn agus forbairt scileanna tugann Fís Éireann tacaíocht don earnáil ag gach céim. Tugaimid tacaíocht do dhéantóirí scannán agus iad ag tabhairt faoi scéalta ealaíonta cultúrtha agus tráchtála a roinnt go cruthaitheach ar scáileán.