Governance and Administration Officer

Applications are invited for the post of Governance and Administration Officer with the Irish Penal Reform Trust (IPRT). The successful candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day administrative support of a small and vibrant organisation, with particular responsibility for governance and administration support.

About IPRT

The Irish Penal Reform Trust (IPRT) is Ireland’s leading non-governmental organisation campaigning for human rights and best practice in the penal system, and for progressive penal policy in which prison is a sanction of last resort. We have a track record of achieving big impact for a small organisation. We do this through a combination of research, advocacy, engagement, public affairs, events and working in alliance with others.

Our work is evidence-based, informed by over 30 years of experience, extensive research and proactive engagement with people affected by the penal system. Our aim is to shift the focus of our penal system away from its current emphasis on punishment towards approaches based on prevention, diversion, rehabilitation, and the integration of criminal justice policy with wider social policy. A more effective and humane penal system, which combats social injustice and has safer communities at its heart, also benefits communities and wider society through its emphasis on crime prevention, rehabilitation, and a reduction in reoffending.

Our model of change is that effecting reforms at the highest level will have the greatest impact for the largest number of people. To this end, we focus our efforts on generating evidence-informed policy research and recommendations, underpinned by human rights, while also working constructively with decision-makers to deliver effective penal policy in Ireland and changing attitudes around the criminal justice system.

About the Role

The post offers an excellent opportunity for an ambitious candidate to work in a high profile, dynamic and effective non-governmental organisation. The Governance and Administration Officer will provide general administrative support to the office and help to ensure compliance with relevant governance requirements.

IPRT is an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds as well as from people with criminal records. We don’t ask for information about convictions during the recruitment process.

This position is full time for a fixed-term period of two years with a view to extension subject to funding. The IPRT is currently operating a hybrid working policy.

Please see Job Description & Person Specification attached below

To Apply 

Please upload your curriculum vitae plus a statement (no longer than two pages) as to how you meet the Person Specification as set out above by 5pm on Monday 16 June 2025 to our jobs portal here.

Shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interview shortly after the closing date to arrange a date for interview.