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Area Manager – Athlone & Surrounding Region
Join One of Ireland’s Leading Independent Radio Stations Area Manager – Athlone & Surrounding Region Midlands 103 - one of Ireland’s most popular local radio stations - is seeking an ambitious, results-driven Area Sales Manager to lead commercial growth across the wider Athlone region. This is one of our strongest and fastest-growing territories, home to thriving businesses and loyal listeners. We’re looking for someone who can build on that momentum to build resilient advertising partnerships, develop creative solutions and deliver sustainable revenue. What You’ll DoDrive Growth: Basic is €38k with OTE €70k.
Training Officers
The Office of Public Works (OPW) invites applications from eligible candidates for the position of Training Officer in OPW Health and Safety Services (Foreperson Grade 1). The post is currently based in the Office of Public Works, Government Offices, Pearse Street, Athlone, Co Westmeath, however, consideration will be given, subject to agreement and availability, to allow the successful candidate to be based in one of the various OPW locations Nationwide. This post requires travel and appointee will be required to work and deliver training Nationwide. The position is a permanent Non-Established State Industrial post based on a 39-hour week (Monday to Friday), and the appointment will be subject to a seven-month probation period which may be extended to 10 months under certain circumstances. Continuation in employment in the position, once appointed, is subject to satisfactorily meeting the requirements of the position and performing the duties as directed. This is an Open OPW recruitment competition to which applicants with the minimum eligibility requirements may apply. Persons who wish to be considered for appointment to the above position should submit a completed application form, and copies of specified required documentation. Selection for appointment to the position will be determined by the Interview Board through a competitive interview process. The Interview Board will make its decisions based on the interview with each candidate who is invited to the interview and a reserve panel, effective for a limited period, may be formed. Any offer of a position will be subject to the candidate satisfactorily meeting the OPW’s requirements with regard to references, health and Garda vetting. In the event that the candidate does not satisfactorily meet the OPW’s requirements in these regards, the candidate will receive no further consideration under the competition and will not proceed to appointment. OPW Areas of Responsibility The OPW’s areas of responsibility include Heritage Services and Flood Risk Management. As the lead agency for flood risk management in Ireland, the OPW is responsible for the maintenance of schemes completed under the Arterial Drainage Acts 1945 & 1995, and the Coast Protection Act 1963; and the construction of flood relief schemes under the Arterial Drainage Acts 1945 & 1995, and the Planning Acts in partnership with the relevant Local Authorities. The Role The Health and Safety Services department are responsible for the development and management of the Corporate Safety Management System, Incident and Claim Management and the Provision of Health and Safety Related training for the Organisation. The successful candidate will form part of a delivery team, responsible for delivering various types of Health and Safety related training Nationwide. The Training Officer (Foreperson Grade 1) in Health and Safety Services is required to work directly for OPW Health and Safety Services and is tasked with the role of helping to meet the health and safety training needs of the Organisation ensuring that management as well as the workforce comply with their duties and responsibilities under current health and safety legislation with regard to the provision of information and training. On occasion, where the successful candidate holds the required competencies, some additional H&S related functions may be undertaken, determined by local management requirements. Essential Eligibility Requirements (at the closing date): A Level 6 Qualification (National Framework of Qualifications) in Occupational Health and Safety, or higher; Note: Irish or Foreign qualification (deemed in a similar field of study) recognised as equivalent to the above qualification on the Irish National Framework of Qualifications. A current full driving licence without endorsement – minimum category B & W and own transport; Note: ** (1) If your Irish driving licence is restricted to driving cars with an automatic transmission only (denoted by the code 78 appearing on the licence), you are not eligible. (2) From 1 January 2021 if you are resident in Ireland and hold a UK/NI driving licence it is no longer valid to drive on here in Ireland. It is not legal for driving purposes and must therefore be exchanged. It is vital that you have a valid driving licence and that you are legally allowed to drive in Ireland by exchanging a UK/NI licence for an Irish driving licence. Further information available on: www.ndls.ie Desirable Qualifications and Knowledge Suitable experience and general knowledge of Health and Safety management, legislation, operations and associated training requirements; Suitable experience in the preparation and delivery of training and information, and its associated administration. The ideal candidate must: Demonstrate flexibility and mobility consistent with the needs of the service, delivering training in multi geographical locations. Have excellent organisational, planning and administrative skills Have excellent communications and interpersonal skills in order to deliver vibrant and meaningful training. The ideal candidate should have the ability to: Work independently and as part of a team; Be physically capable of meeting the requirements of the position; Show a committed and flexible attitude to tasks and projects; Demonstrate good work practices including time keeping, tidiness, responsibility, quality awareness and safety awareness. Be computer literate and have the necessary IT skills to carry out duties. Candidates should note that the admission to a competition does not imply that the Office of Public Works is satisfied that they fulfil the essential entry requirements. Therefore, the onus is on candidates to ensure that they meet these requirements prior to submitting their applications. Failure to supply copies of requested documentary evidence with application and/or original documents when invited for interview may lead to disqualification from the competition. Pay The weekly pay scale for the Training Officer (Foreperson Grade 1) position, as and from the 1st August, 2025, is as follows: €1,007.77 - €1,206.66 Important Note: Increments may be awarded subject to changes in the terms and conditions relating to salary increments in the Civil/Public Service generally. Payment will be made weekly by Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT) into a bank account of an officer’s choice. Payment cannot be made until a bank account number and bank sort code has been supplied to the Office of Public Works. Statutory deductions from salary will be made as appropriate. Additional Payments Various subsistence/allowances are paid where appropriate. Where applicable, overtime of time and a half or double time is payable for any hours worked in excess of 39 hours a week. Annual Leave and Public Holidays Annual Leave is granted in accordance with the provisions of the Organisation of Working Time Act, 1997. Currently the maximum allowance is 25 days per annum. Annual leave allowance for staff working less than full-time is calculated on a pro-rata basis to that of a full-time equivalent. Good Friday is a fixed day of annual leave. Public Holidays will be granted in accordance with the provisions of the Organisation of Working Time Act, 1997. Requirements and Principal Duties of a Training Officer (Foreperson Grade 1) in Health and Safety Services (Training Officer) Note: The following list of duties and skills is not exhaustive but indicative of the role of Training Officer (Foreperson Gr 1) in Health and Safety Services (Variances in the requirements of individual posts will reflect the management and operational requirements of individual sites and areas of work). Working with management and staff to determine training needs; Designing as well as delivering, vibrant, meaningful training, including bespoke training; Providing the final package for print and production; Scheduling and organising training sessions to best accommodate the requirements of the organisation; Involvement in the selection, booking venues and organising facilities and refreshments where required; Facilitating workshops as well as delivering one to one training; Preparing all necessary materials and resources and ensuring their suitability and functionality prior to commencement; Providing post training support; Processing training, keeping records of all trainees, including attendance sheets, assessments and evaluation sheets and issuing of Certification of said training; Organising, providing and delivering training; Regularly evaluating programmes to allow continual improvement; Following up on training to determine effectiveness; Additional H&S related functions may be undertaken, including H&S related inspections as determined by local management requirements. The Training Officer (Foreperson Grade 1) in Health and Safety Services is required to: Demonstrate flexibility and mobility consistent with the needs of the service, delivering training in multi geographical locations; Communicate and deliver Health and Safety training programmes to managers, supervisors and workers both on site or in organised venues; To continually update and improve their skill levels undertaking professional development in areas identified by local management in order to meet organisational H&S training needs; Be a competent and capable communicator; Be proficient at organising and scheduling; Be capable of altering the training approach and methodology to suit the participants; Be decisive and assertive, while remaining cordial, polite and professional; Work on own initiative in accordance with management instructions whilst being an effective part of a larger team; Apply excellent and effective interpersonal and communication skills coupled with a professional, polite and courteous manner when dealing with colleagues and management; Be capable of meeting the full range of the requirements of the position; Carry out other duties deemed by the supervisor/manager as reasonable and appropriate to the grade and to the position, which may be assigned from time to time; Co-operate with the operation of and introduction of new work practices and technology; Review effectiveness of training being delivered to strengthen organisational capacity and capability; Link in with national and international H&S training networks establishing effective stakeholder collaboration. General Skills, Expertise and Competencies ICT usage and application; Organisational, planning and administrative skills; Communication and interpersonal skills; Hosting training courses and events. Reporting Relationship The Training Officer (Foreperson Grade 1) in Health and Safety Services reports to HSS Corporate management team. This job description is intended as a general guide to the range of duties and it is neither definitive nor restrictive. Citizenship Requirements 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; or A citizen of the United Kingdom (UK); or 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 41 or a Stamp 5 visa; Please note that a 50 TEU permit, which is a replacement for Stamp 4EUFAM after Brexit, is acceptable as a Stamp 4 equivalent. To qualify candidates must be eligible by the date of any job offer. All non-EU/EEA citizens must hold a valid work permit prior to and for the duration of their contract. The work permit must allow you to work full time for the Office of Public Works. It is the responsibility of individual employees to ensure that you have a valid work permit. If at any stage during your contract you cease to hold a valid work permit you must immediately advise the Office of Public Works and your employment will cease with immediate effect. Age On the closing date for receipt of applications for this position, the following are the eligibility requirements with regard to age: The minimum age requirement for potential applicants is 18; The appointee, if a new entrant or an existing State Industrial Employee appointed on or after 1 January 2013, will be a member of the Single Public Service Pension Scheme, as defined in the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012. Under the Scheme, retirement is compulsory on reaching 70 years of age. Outside Employment The position is whole-time and the appointee may not at any time engage in, or be connected with, any outside business or activity which would in any way conflict with the interests of the OPW, or be inconsistent with their official position, or tend to impair their ability to carry out their duties. For this reason, an appointee who intends to be engaged in or connected with any outside business or employment should inform the OPW HR Management (Operational) Section of such an intention. Ill-Health Retirement For an individual who has retired from a Civil/Public service body on the grounds of ill-health his/her pension from that employment may be subject to review in accordance with the rules of ill-health retirement within the pension scheme of that employment. Health Before being accepted as suitable for appointment, the appointee must satisfy certain criteria including suitability in respect of health. The onus is on the appointee to declare their suitability, to the best of their knowledge and belief, regarding their health status, and in this regard, the appointee will be asked to complete a health self-declaration statement. Please note that any misstatements, incomplete statements and/or false declarations are liable to disqualify the appointee from the competition and/or result in the summary termination of their appointment to/employment in the position. Garda Vetting Garda vetting may be sought in respect of individuals who come under consideration for certain appointment(s). The proposed appointee may be required to complete and return a Garda Vetting form that will be forwarded to An Garda Síochána for security checks to be undertaken. Enquiries may also be made with the police force of any country in which the proposed appointee resided. The person selected for appointment under this competition may receive an offer of appointment, the commencement and continuation of which would be subject to satisfactory Garda Vetting of the proposed appointee. Declaration Applicants will be required to declare whether they have previously availed of a Public Service scheme of incentivised early retirement. Applicants will also be required to declare any entitlements to a Public Service pension benefit (in payment or preserved) from any other Public Service employment and/or where they have received a payment-in-lieu in respect of service in any Public Service employment. Confidentiality Subject to the provisions of the Freedom of Information Act, 2014 applications will be treated in strict confidence. All aspects of the application and assessment process are treated as strictly confidential and are not disclosed to anyone, outside of those persons directly involved in an aspect of the assessment process. Other important information The Office of Public Works will not be responsible for refunding any expenses incurred by candidates. The admission of a person to a recruitment process, or an invitation to attend any element of the selection process, is not to be taken as implying that the Office of Public Works is satisfied that such person fulfils the requirements of the competition or is not disqualified by law from holding the position and does not carry a guarantee that your application will receive further consideration. It is important, therefore, for you to note that the onus is on you to ensure that you meet the eligibility requirements for the competition before attending. If you do not meet these essential entry requirements but nevertheless attend for selection tests/interview(s) you will be putting yourself to unnecessary expense. Should the person assigned to a post decline, or having accepted it, relinquish it or if an additional vacancy arises, the Office of Public Works may, at its discretion, select another person for appointment on the results of this selection process.
Support Worker
BROTHERS OF CHARITY SERVICES –WEST REGION POSTS: SUPPORT WORKERS (Care Assistant grade) 1 X Permanent Full-time, 78 hours a fortnight 2 X Permanent Part-time, 70 hours a fortnight 2 X Permanent Part-time, 60 hours a fortnight RINDOON ADULT SERVICES (Athlone, Kilteevan, Roscommon Town) Ref: 87775 A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration may be filled. Locum Support Worker roles are also available. Location: Rindoon Services (Athlone, Kilteevan, Roscommon Town Areas. Staff allocation could be either within residential/respite/day settings or in community services. The appointee will initially commence working in one particular area of the Rindoon services and this work location may change due to future service needs. The Role: The Support Worker role is to support the person in all aspects of daily living focusing on the individual’s ability and promoting independence and development of skills at all times. The Support Worker will assist people with the achievement of personal outcomes and in participating in the ordinary everyday life of the community through inclusive and creative thinking. The Support Worker is also responsible for all aspects of personal care required during the day. This includes meals, household tasks, personal and intimate care and other related aspects of physical well-being. Qualifications, Experience & Skills: All posts are based on a 14-day duty roster. The successful candidates may be required to work to accommodate an integrated day service, with weekend work, some split duty hours, public holidays, evening/night duty and sleep-ins to meet service needs. The Brothers of Charity Services model of service is based on Personal Outcome Measures quality and person centred planning system requiring employees to be flexible in their working hours to provide a quality service delivery for each person supported. Annual Leave: 22 days per annum (pro-rata for part-time), i.e. 8.46 hours per 100 hours worked. Remuneration: Department of Health salary scales apply as at 01/08/2025: €34,036 x 11 increments - €46,652 per annum (pro-rata for part-time). A Long Service Increment €47,454 per annum (pro-rata for part-time) is payable after 3 years on the maximum of the scale. Additional payments will be made for weekends, public holidays, sleep-ins and night-duty when worked. Salary quoted is based on a 39 hour working week. The successful candidate will be granted incremental credit subject to satisfactory verification of previous public sector service. Tenure: A panel may be formed as a result of this process from which subsequent permanent, temporary or fixed term Support Worker appointments within the Rindoon Adult Services may be offered over the next 6 to 12 months. Full Job Description attached Informal enquiries to: Helen Hunt, Athlone / Roscommon Services Area Manager on 0873485667 Or Carolyn Gannon, Athlone / Roscommon Services Coordinator 087-7045865 Closing date for receipt of completed application forms /CV’s on-line is 5pm, Monday 10th November 2025 Interview date to be confirmed The Brothers of Charity Services Ireland is an equal opportunities employer
Administrative Assistant
For over 65 years, RBK has provided accounting, audit and taxation services to domestic and overseas business in Ireland. We have grown from a relatively small, regional practice to Ireland's leading independently branded Accountancy Firm, with offices in Dublin, Athlone, Roscommon and Castlebar. We are currently seeking an Administrative Assistant seeking an exciting opportunity to utilise and develop skills working within a variety of areas in the Firm, and working closely with a number of our Partner and Management teams. Why choose RBK? In RBK, you are more than a number - you are a valued part of our team. Our aim is to empower you, to shape your own career and drive future business success in RBK. We provide you with a supportive & collaborative working environment to allow you to thrive professional and personally. We will support you, offering first hand client experience, exposure to our senior leadership from the outset and mentoring programmes so you will learn from the best! As a People First Firm, we work as One United Thriving Team , living our Values by: Putting People First and consistently treat everyone fairly, with respect integrity and trust. Making A Positive Difference by giving back to our clients and communities. Being In It Together to achieve a clear end goal by collaborating and having each other’s back. Keeping it Clear And Concise to avoid confusion and bring clarity, purpose and prioritisation for everyone. Stepping In & Owning It With Excellence by taking responsibility for achieving better outcomes and results. Duties · Coordinating office activities and operations to secure efficiency and compliance to company policies. · Welcoming visitors and clients in a friendly and professional manner. · Providing reception cover as needed and managing a busy switchboard whilst dealing with clients · Managing client correspondence (e-mail, letters, post, packages etc.) · Supporting various teams and the Partners during any onsite/off-site meetings (catering, refreshments, meeting rooms, overnight accommodation booking etc) · Maintaining office supplies, refreshments and equipment, ensuring smooth operations. · Tackling any additional administrative tasks that arise Key Requirements · Previous experience working in a reception/office environment is desired but not essential. · Experience working within a professional services environment would be an advantage. · The ability to collaborate with co-workers, clients, and suppliers. · Working knowledge of MS Office suite. · A confident, pleasant and friendly communicator, capable of performing in a multi reporting environment. · A team player, who is flexible and reliable. · Confidentiality is an important part of the role.
Cabin Crew
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Seasonal Sales Assistant
About the job Locations: This is a fixed term contract ending 28 December 2025. Are you someone who loves bringing joy to others and thrives in a fun, fast-paced environment? We’re looking for enthusiastic, friendly, and celebration-loving individuals to join us as Seasonal Sales Assistants at cardfactory. As we head into the most magical time of the year — filled with celebrations, togetherness, and sparkle — our stores become vibrant hubs of joy. And we need extra hands (and smiles!) to help us make it all happen. No retail experience? No problem — we’ll show you the ropes! What matters most is that you’re friendly, approachable, and ready to help; comfortable working at pace and on your feet (it gets busy, but it’s all part of the fun!) If you’re flexible with your time — we may even offer shifts across nearby stores if you’re up for it. What You’ll Be Getting Up To: Every day will be merry and bright as you: Why Join Us? If you’ve got great communication skills, love chatting with people, and want to earn some extra cash this festive season, this could be the perfect role for you. Plus, you’ll be part of something truly special — helping to make Christmas magical for every customer who walks through our doors. So, what do you say? Ready to be a celebration expert and spread some serious festive joy?
Seasonal Store Colleague
Role overview: Thank you for your interest in joining our team! This is an expression of interest application. Once our seasonal roles go live, we’ll be in touch with a link to formally apply for our Seasonal Store Colleague positions. We are seeking an enthusiastic Sales Assistant to play a vital role in delivering an exceptional shopping experience for our customers. With affluent opportunities for career development, JD Group is the place to be if you are motivated by progression and interested in developing your career. Responsibilities:
Sales Assistant
Main purpose of the role: Responsible for ensuring customer satisfaction is the number one priority. Interact with each customer with great pride, passion and care and inspire shoppers through knowledge and expertise. The ideal candidate will have/be: Excellent communication skills Ability to engage with and prioritise customer needs Strong attention to detail, organised and flexible Ability to use own initiative and work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment Customer driven Previous customer service experience is an advantage. Main duties: Actively live Centra brand-values i.e. Proud, Energetic, Imaginative and Community-Based Show a positive attitude and take responsibility for ensuring customers receive an excellent shopping experience Deal with all customer queries efficiently, professionally and consistent with store policy Merchandise shelves, ensuring that all areas of the store are presented to the highest standard Engage with new initiatives and embrace new ways of working.
Deli Assistant
Main purpose of the role: Responsible for the preparation of high quality hot and cold deli products and for ensuring customer satisfaction is the number one priority. The ideal candidate will have/be:
