Legal & Disciplinary Administrative Assistant

Legal & Disciplinary Administrative Assistant

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board (“IHRB”) is the Regulatory Body for horseracing in Ireland and are responsible for the integrity and reputation of Irish racing both domestically and internationally including the licensing of all participants in Irish racing.

The Licensing, Legal and Compliance department is responsible for the administration of licensing, disciplinary and legal matters under the Rules of Racing.
The IHRB wishes to recruit an administrative assistant on a one-year full time fixed term contract.

Role:
Administrative and secretarial support for the Head of Licensing, Legal and Compliance carrying out a range of administrative duties including drafting and issuing of correspondence, all pre-and post-administration relating to disciplinary hearings including preparation of disciplinary files, organising hearings, preparation and issuing of press releases and updating of website.

Experience/skills required:

• At least 2 years’ experience of working in a similar type administrative role;
• Excellent IT Skills to include Word, Powerpoint, Excel and Outlook;
• Strong interpersonal and team skills and the ability to work collaboratively with others;
• Experience of working in a legal or regulatory environment advantageous;
• A knowledge of horseracing would be desirable but not a pre-requisite.

Good remuneration package and working conditions.

Anyone interested in being considered for the position should submit a covering letter outlining their interest in and suitability for the position together with their career to date and a comprehensive CV, by post or email to:

Ann Whelan, IHRB, The Curragh, Co. Kildare. Email: [email protected]

The closing date for applications is Friday 14th December, 2018.