Permanent Guidance Information Officer

Responsibilities:

1.  To support the development of the Guidance, Information and Recruitment Service throughout GRETB as well as the establishment of GRETB Admission Unit.

2.  Develop and maintain an up to date paper based and computer based systems in respect of clients, groups and information resources.

3.Develop, implement and maintain an effective and user-friendly information service which supports the aims and objectives of the Guidance, Information and Recruitment Service.

4.Contribute to and organise events, marketing activities, and promotional materials which promote GRETB and the Guidance, Information and Recruitment Service to clients, groups and other agencies.

5.Contribute, as appropriate, to the on-going development and maintenance of the service.

This position requires Candidates to possess the following:

· Have obtained at least Grade D3 in five subjects in the Leaving Certificate Examination (higher, ordinary, applied or vocational programmes) or equivalent or have passed an examination at the appropriate level within the QQI qualifications framework which can be assessed as being of a comparable to Leaving Certificate standard or equivalent or higher  or have appropriate relevant experience which encompasses equivalent skills and expertise.  Certificate in Adult Guidance would be advantageous.

·Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with experience of working with hard-to-reach target categories and groups.

·Excellent organisational, administrative, time management, report writing and ICT skills.                

·Ability to work as a member of team and on own initiative.

· Ability to operate flexibly in a range of tasks.

·Experience in adult/further education and training and knowledge of learning, training and employment opportunities and the range of services/support available to the client target groups is desirable.

·The ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with stakeholders.

· Ability to maintain effective client records and operate within boundaries of confidentiality and General Data Protection Regulations.

· Capacity to discharge the duties of the post effectively through the medium of Irish would be an advantage.

·Full driving licence and access to a car.

Remuneration:

As per Department of Education guidelines, new appointees who are entering this grade for the first time will start at the minimum point of the scale, however incremental credit may apply, if, immediately prior to appointment the appointee is already a service Civil or Public Servant.

Rate of remuneration may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government pay policy.

The salary is not subject to negotiation.

New Entrants: €35,259 - €51,211

Non New Entrants: €38,217 - €51,211

How to Apply:

Completed application form must be submitted via online portal by 12.00 noon, Tuesday, 8th July 2025.