Research and Policy Executive (Higher Executive Officer) – Permanent – Mental Health Commission  
  
Osborne are delighted to be partnering with the Mental Health Commission in the recruitment of a Research and Policy Executive (Higher Executive Officer) on a Permanent basis. 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 mhc@osborne.ie   
You can find the information booklet and application form at https://osborne.ie/mhc-employment-opportunities/   
**CV’s 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 of high standards and 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 it deems appropriate to foster 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 Ireland’s capacity legislation which has been in place since the 19th century. It establishes a 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 Research and Policy Executive will support the Director of Regulation and the Head of Standards in producing a range of regulatory framework documents and guidance for mental health service providers in Ireland. Developing high-quality regulations, standards, rules, and codes of practice is a critical component of the MHC’s goal of improving mental health services. The successful candidate will also contribute to the development of internal policy documents to ensure consistency in regulatory practices. 

Essential Requirements 

• Educated to Bachelor’s degree level (Level 8 on the Irish National Framework of Qualifications).  

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar role involving researching evidence and best practice related to regulations, standards, and codes of practice  

or  

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar role involving coordinating and managing expert advisory groups, working groups, and public consultation processes. 

• The requisite competencies to carry out the role as outlined below 

Please find the information booklet pertaining to the position and a link to the relevant application form at https://osborne.ie/mhc-employment-opportunities/  
  
All interested parties must complete the relevant application form and submit to mhc@osborne.ie.  

Only candidates who complete the application forms will be considered within the remit of this competition.  

  
Closing Dates  
Research and Policy Executive (Higher Executive Officer), Deadline for application: Please note latest receipt for applications is strictly Monday 26th October 2026 at 5pm GMT. Incomplete applications, postal applications or CV’s 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 at mhc@osborne.ie to ensure your application has been received.  
  
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