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Youth Advocate Programmes Ireland Vacancies: Advocates – Fixed Purpose Contracts YAP Ireland is continuously recruiting male and female Advocates from all areas to work within their local communities, supporting children, young people and families to achieve their goals. YAP Advocates come from all walks of life and make a huge difference to the lives of Young People and Families. The young people we work with come from diverse ethnic, cultural and socio-economic backgrounds. We welcome applicants with first hand work / life experience of the issues facing these young people and their families including Roma and Travellers. We provide training and experience that creates opportunities for Advocates to become skilled at working with young people and families within their community in a strengths-based way. Please Note: If you are not in these area’s but you’re still interested in working as an Advocate, please fill out the application form and someone will contact you when we are recruiting in your area. Youth Advocates – Fixed Purpose Contracts – Person Spec and Job Description The Youth Advocate reports to a Team Leader. This post requires working within the YAP strengths-based model, to provide 1:1 support for vulnerable young people and their families and to support them in their home and local communities so that they can achieve their goals. YAP Ireland provides a strengths-based, needs led service for 6-12 months to children, young people and families who are struggling with a range of issues in their lives. You will work intensively with them to achieve positive change and meet their goals. Responsibilities and Tasks: 1. To deliver a 1:1 service to young people and families under the supervision and support of the Team Leader. 2. Together with the Team Leader to build a positive, supportive working relationship with the young person and their family using the YAP strengths-based model to help them achieve their goals. 3. Together with the Team Leader, to develop a plan of work (Individualised Service Plan) to focus on the abilities, strengths and needs of the young person and their families. 4. To carry out day to day work with the young person and family, addressing their needs as outlined in the ISP. This may involve supporting the young person to participate in appropriate education, accessing appropriate services or finding community activities to link the young person into. 5. To promote, enable and empower the young person and families voice to be heard and ensure they have a voice in their service/life/community. This includes activity groups, participation and consultation groups. 6.Together with the Team Leader, to adopt a Wraparound approach that will bring together those key people and services who can offer support to the young person and family during and after the YAP Service. 7. To identify and evaluate the changing needs and interests of the child/young person as the relationship progresses and to adapt the service accordingly. 8. To understand the Health and Safety policies required for all activities with young people including any specific medical history, medications and specific special needs and/or diagnosis. 9. To complete in a timely and accurate manner the required weekly paperwork and to submit to the line manager by the agreed deadlines. 10. To be familiar with all Yap’s current policies and procedures, especially in the areas of Child Protection, Confidentiality and On-Call and to work within those in a professional manner. 11. To attend staff development, training and supervisory sessions as scheduled. This will include regular supervision. Some training courses are mandatory and advocates will be required to attend this training. 12. To undertake other duties as appropriate. Advocate Person Specification ExperienceEssential Life Experience relevant to young people and families e.g. raising children, child minding, sports coaching, community work, volunteering, youth club or lived experience of overcoming the challenges facing young people and families. Non-essential 3 months experience of working / volunteering within a youth work, family support or community setting Skills Essential A positive attitude towards children and young people and an ability to work from a strengths based perspective, be non-judgemental and creative. A knowledge/understanding of issues affecting young people. Good communication skills Good time management and organisational skills Basic computer skills Ability to write reports on work undertaken Full Driving Licence and own transport. What we offer: PLEASE CLICK THE APPLY NOW BUTTON TO GO DIRECTLY TO THE OFFICIAL CAREERS WEBSITE FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO APPLY FOR YOUR AREA
Mystery Shoppers
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Graduate IS Technical Support Officer
A panel will be formed from which any future Graduate IS Technical Support Officer vacancies may be filled in any of the current or future River Basin Management Service regional offices. Current RIVER BASIN MANAGEMENT SERVICE regional office locations: Border Region: Bundoran, Co. Donegal; and Ballybay, Co. Monaghan. Midlands and East Region: Dublin 8, Dublin and Tullamore, Co. Offaly South-East Region: Clonmel & Tipperary town, Co. Tipperary, and Kilkenny, Co. Kilkenny. South-West Region: Croom, Co Limerick and Inniscarra, Co. Cork Western Region: Liosbán Business Park, Galway; and Castlebar, Co. Mayo A fixed term contract of employment or specified purpose contract of employment will be issued by the relevant employing Local Authority (Tipperary or Kilkenny County Council) and it is envisaged that contract will terminate on or before 22nd December 2027. A review of the River Basin Management Service is currently being undertaken by the County and City Management Association (CCMA) on behalf of the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage to inform the appropriate level of resources required to meet current and future Water Framework Directive commitments and objectives. It is likely that parts of the work schedule will be outside normal office hours, so flexibility will be required. THE ROLE AND DUTIES Graduate IS Technical Support Officer In the case of vacancies within the Water Framework Directive (WFD) team, the Graduate IS Technical Support Officer will report to the IS Project Lead (WFD) and will be part of the Information Systems (IS) team. The role will involve the provision of an IT service to a nationally dispersed user base for all our office locations, on premises and remotely. The duties will include but will not be limited to: • Provide first-line (Level 1) ICT support to users via phone, email and the Helpdesk.• Log, prioritise and track incidents and service requests in accordance with service desk procedures and service levels.• Resolve routine ICT issues and escalate more complex incidents where required.• Assist in the provision of end user support for Business, Web and IT systems.• Support user onboarding activities, including account setup, access provisioning and device configuration.• Assist with device builds, software installations and standard ICT equipment setup.• Maintain accurate records of incidents, requests and actions taken.• Provide a professional, responsive and customer-focused service to all users.• Adhere to organisational policies and procedures, including information security and data protection requirements.• Participate in training and development as required. Additional duties will include: • Contribute to root cause analysis to improve IT support on an on-going basis.• Contribute to the development and maintenance of ICT documentation, including user guides, IT process and policy documentation and knowledge base materials.• Liaise with relevant third-party suppliers in the deployment, creation of content, hosting of portals.• Liaise with relevant third-party suppliers regarding technical support of systems.• Assist with ICT projects, system upgrades and technology refresh activities to support the continuous improvement of IT systems, applications and technologies.• Assist in the implementation of the goals, targets and standards set out in the IS Team Development Plan.• Carry out such other duties as may be assigned from time to time, appropriate to the grade. These duties are indicative rather than exhaustive and are carried out under general guidance. The Graduate IS Technical Support Officer will be employed by Tipperary County Council OR Kilkenny County Council. QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE ROLE CHARACTER Each candidate must be of good character. HEALTH Each candidate shall be in a state of health such as indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE ETC. Candidates must on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms: • A qualification at Level 8 on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) major award (i.e. ordinary degree) in a relevant computing discipline. SKILLS & COMPETENCIES The ideal candidate must have: • Basic technical knowledge, including:o Microsoft O365o Windows operating systemso End-user device management • Good problem-solving skills and a willingness to learn • Effective communication skills, particularly when supporting non-technical users In addition: • Have a proven record of willingness to take the initiative and adopt a proactive approach to the introduction of ICT-based solutions • Have the ability to keep senior staff and team informed and up-to-date • Have the ability to work under pressure in a complex environment on own initiative, with minimum supervision and to tight timelines • Have a positive attitude with self-motivation skills • Have very strong customer service skills, understanding the importance of systems, process and structures in enabling efficient delivery of an effective team • Have the ability to interact with staff at all levels in the organization • Hold a current, full, unendorsed Class B Drivers Licence and have access to own car SALARY Current Salary (Single point scale): €36,474 (Grade IV equivalent) The salary shall be fully inclusive and shall be as determined from time to time. The employee shall pay to the local authority any fees or other monies (other than his/her inclusive salary) payable to or received by him/her by virtue of his/her employment or in respect of services which he/she is required by or under any enactment to perform. In accordance with Departmental Circular letter EL 02/2011, a person who is not a serving local authority employee on or after 1st January 2011, will enter the scale for the position at the minimum point. Remuneration is paid fortnightly by PayPath directly to the employee’s nominated bank account. The current wage pay cycle may be revised during the period of employment. Remuneration is subject to all statutory deductions, e.g. P.A.Y.E. and P.R.S.I. Increments are paid annually subject to satisfactory attendance, conduct and performance and national agreements. Increments may be withheld if performance, attendance and/or conduct are not satisfactory. Under the Public Service Stability Agreement 2013, the working hours for newly appointed/promoted staff are 35 hours per week. All posts will be offered on the basis of the candidate working wholetime. PROBATION Where persons who are not already permanent employees of a Local Authority are appointed, the following provisions shall apply: (a) there shall be a period after such appointment takes effect, during which such person shall hold office on probation; (b) such period shall be one year, but the Chief Executive may at his or her discretion extend such period; (c) such persons shall cease to hold the position at the end of such period of probation unless during such period the Chief Executive has certified that the service of such persons is satisfactory. SUPERANNUATION The relevant Superannuation Scheme will apply. The provisions of the Local Government (Superannuation) (Consolidation) Scheme 1998 may apply. Persons who become pensionable officers who are liable to pay the Class A rate of PRSI contribution will be required, in respect of their superannuation contribution, to contribute to the local authority as follows: 1.5% of their pensionable remuneration plus 3.5% of net pensionable remuneration (pensionable remuneration less twice the annual rate of social insurance old age contributory pension payable at the maximum rate to a person with no adult dependent or qualified children). Persons who become pensionable officers who are liable to pay the Class D rate of PRSI contribution will be required, in respect of their superannuation contribution, to contribute to the local authority at the rate of 5% of their pensionable remuneration. The provisions of the Spouses and Children’s/Widows and Orphans Contributory Pension Scheme will continue to apply. New entrants will be admitted to the Single Public Service Pension Scheme with effect from the date of appointment. The scheme is contributory and provides pension, retirement gratuity, death gratuity and survivors benefits. To qualify for a pension the successful candidate must have served a minimum of two years employment in a Local Authority. RETIREMENT AGE There is no mandatory retirement age for new entrants to the public service as defined in the Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2004. Anyone who is not a new entrant to the public service, as defined in the Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2004, is subject to a compulsory retirement age of 70 years or as determined in accordance with Department Circulars and in line with Government Policy. The maximum retirement age for new entrants as defined by the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and other Provisions) Act 2012 is 70 years. The Council may refer staff to a medical advisor at any time to determine fitness for carrying out the duties to which they have been assigned. INCENTIVISED SCHEME FOR EARLY RETIREMENT (ISER) It is a condition of the Incentivised Scheme for Early Retirement (ISER) as set out in Department of Finance Circular 12/09 that retirees, under that Scheme, are debarred from applying for another position in the same employment or the same sector. Therefore, such retirees may not apply for this position. HOURS OF WORK The hours of work are 35 hours per week. All hours worked are subject to and recorded in accordance with the provisions of the Organisation of Working Time Act, 1997, and the Organisation of Working Time Regulations, 2001. Flexible working arrangements apply. RIVER BASIN MANAGEMENT SERVICE requires employees to record their hours using a time management system. RIVER BASIN MANAGEMENT SERVICE does not offer Blended Working arrangements to Graduates. The role is fully office based. ANNUAL LEAVE The annual leave entitlement for the Graduate grade is 24 days per annum. The Chief Executives of Tipperary County Council & Kilkenny County Council retain autonomy with regard to office closures, (e.g. Christmas Office Closure); any days arising from such closure will be reserved from the employee’s annual leave entitlement. Proposed office closure days will be reviewed and advised to all employees each year. RESIDENCE & CITIZENSHIP The successful candidate shall reside in the district in which his/her duties are to be performed, or within a reasonable distance thereof. Each Candidates must, by the date of any job offer, be: a) A citizen of the European Economic Area (EEA). The EEA consists of the Member States of the European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway; or b) A citizen of the United Kingdom (UK); or c) A citizen of Switzerland pursuant to the agreement between the EU and Switzerland on the free movement of persons; or d) A non-EEA citizen who is a spouse or child of an EEA or UK or Swiss citizen and has a stamp 4 visa; or e) A person awarded international protection under the International Protection Act 2015 or any family member entitled to remain in the State as a result of family reunification and has a stamp 4 visa; or f) A non-EEA citizen who is a parent of a dependent child who is a citizen of, and resident in, an EEA member state or the UK or Switzerland and has a stamp 4 visa. DRIVING LICENCE Tipperary/Kilkenny County Council employees may on occasion be required to use their car on official business. In such situations the employee must hold a current clean driving licence and have available adequate means of transport. It is the responsibility of the employee to arrange the appropriate car insurance for business use and to indemnify Kilkenny/Tipperary County Council with the indeminty specified on the insurance certificate under the heading “Persons or classes of person who are covered”. Documentation to confirm the appropriate insurance cover will be required to be supplied to the Council on an annual basis. CODE OF CONDUCT/ORGANISATIONAL POLICIES Employees are required to adhere to all current and future Kilkenny/Tipperary County Council codes of practice including Code of Conduct of Employees and all current and future organisational policies including, but not limited to Health and Safety, Communications, Data Protection, Equality, Staff Mobility, Attendance Management and Use of Electronic Equipment. A full list of relevant policies is contained on the Council intranet. TRAINING Employees are required to attend and participate fully in training programmes as may be decided by the Council from time to time and to apply their learning in the course of their daily working activities. LOCATION OF ASSIGNMENT/APPOINTMENT The Graduate IS Technical Support Officer will work as part of a national Information Systems (IS) team. Tipperary/Kilkenny County Councils reserves the right to assign the successful candidate to any premises in use by the Council within the region of appointment, now or in the future. This will be agreed in advance with the successful candidate. The person appointed will be required to report to their place of work by their own means of transport and at their own expense.
Background Screening Administrator
The Background Screening Administrator is responsible for performing comprehensive background checks and due diligence activities on all new hire applications & renewals as is required for the issuing and control of AICs. The role operates as a first line intake and verification function, ensuring that all required checks, documentation, and validations are completed accurately and in line with policy, regulatory requirements, and internal controls before cases are progressed for authorisation. A focus on providing excellent candidate support and guidance is key. The role involves high-volume, repetitive case processing requiring sustained attention to detail and consistency over prolonged periods. The role will require collaboration and reporting to both internal and external stakeholder including, but not limited to, the Central Processing Organisation (CPO), Talent Acquisition team, Internal and External Auditors and Regulatory Authorities. Responsibilities Core Responsibilities: • Deliver end-to-end background screening (ID checks, documentation, risk assessments) • Provide clear guidance and high-quality support to candidates and stakeholders • Act as the main contact for candidate queries, ensuring a positive experience • Review and validate documentation for accuracy and completeness • Identify and resolve discrepancies; escalate where needed • Prepare clear, structured cases for Authorised Signatory review • Manage multiple cases to meet SLA and KPI targets • Collaborate with internal teams and external providers • Maintain accurate records in relevant systems/applications Governance & Compliance: • Ensure compliance with SOPs, policies, and regulatory requirements • Adhere to GDPR and data protection standards • Apply consistent documentation and naming conventions • Escalate risks, issues, and policy breaches appropriately • Maintain audit-ready records and case histories • Support audits and continuous improvement of controls and SOPs • Monitor SLA/KPI performance from a compliance perspective • Achieve Key Performance Indicators and SLA targets, balancing productivity with strict accuracy and compliance requirements • Complete required training and maintain regulatory knowledge • Support other administrative duties as required Qualifications Experience • Minimum of 2 years relevant business administration experience in a high volume, fast paced operation. • Previous experience in a compliance, onboarding, verification, or risk based role • Experience performing structured reviews, background checks, or documentation validation • Experience working within controlled processes and adhering to defined procedures • Exposure to regulated or audit driven environments is desirable Skills • Excellent Analytical skills, Problem Solving mindset and Attention to detail. • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail • Customer-focused with excellent service delivery mindset • Effective communicator with strong stakeholder engagement skills • High integrity and professionalism in handling sensitive information • Ability to identify risks, inconsistencies, and issues • Strong organisation and time management; able to manage multiple tasks • Follows procedures while applying sound judgement • Comfort working within strict regulatory frameworks with low ambiguity • Works effectively both independently and in teams • Comfortable with systems, tools, and structured workflows • Adaptable, motivated, and flexible approach to work • Aligned to organisational values and behaviours Education & Qualifications • Minimum of leaving certificate required (or equivalent) Desirable – • Third level qualification in Business, or a related field • Strong proficiency in IT systems including advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office. • Working knowledge of Airport Security requirements and GDPR. daa is an equal opportunities employer committed to celebrating diversity & inclusion and recognising the value that difference can bring, both for our business and for our people. We encourage applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experience. We ensure our recruitment process is accessible to all and offer reasonable accommodations to applicants at all stages of the selection process Any offer of employment will be conditional on the successful candidate demonstrating and maintaining eligibility to work in Ireland. It is a condition of your employment with daa to achieve and maintain the necessary training and security standards required for your position at all times.
Supervisor
Role Overview As a Supervisor, you play a key role in supporting the smooth running of the shop floor and delivering the high service standards our customers expect. You lead by example, guide colleagues during each shift, and help maintain strong levels of customer service, presentation, and store performance. You'll also support daily operational tasks as directed by Store Management. Key Responsibilities
Information Officer
JOB SUMMARY The remit of the Carer Supports Community team is to deliver one-to-one support to family carers, alongside the design, development and implementation of group and community-based supports. This team will manage delivery of local and national events (Carer of the Year, National Carers Week, Respite weekends, Training & Education). The Information Officer (IO) will work with the Support Manager (SM) for Limerick & North Tipperary. Their role will involve responding to queries from family carers using the Carers Star Conversation. The Information Officer will work with the Support Manager in the administration of carer supports including but not limited to scheduling of carer clinics, workshops, support groups, making internal referrals and signposting to external organisations, etc. The Information Officer also provides support to their Network team as required, which will include supporting fundraising. The following qualifications, skills and experience are required for this role: Minimum Leaving Cert (or equivalent) and pursued further studies in Office Administration or IT. At least 2 years’ experience working in a busy office environment. Experience of working remotely with excellent broadband. The ability to prioritise tasks and work within a dynamic environment. Excellent IT Skills - mainly Microsoft 365, SharePoint, MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and experience setting up video calls through platforms like Zoom, MS Teams. Flexibility in attitude and approach to the job and a willingness to help others. A reflective approach to their work and a willingness to learn and desire to implement a culture of continuous improvement. A strong work ethic with excellent attention to detail. Effective time management skills and organisation skills with the ability to manage multiple activities and keep stakeholders informed. Excellent communication skills and the ability to establish rapport with a diverse range of people. The ability to work autonomously and within a team. Fluency in English (written and verbal). Have experience working in a highly confidential environment. Fundraising experience desirable. Full drivers licence with access to own car. Terms & Conditions: Part-time permanent contract (18.5 hours per week Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday). Flexibility to travel to meetings as required is essential. The remuneration for this role includes a salary of €17,430 and access to a defined contribution pension scheme. The annual leave entitlement is 23 days per year, pro-rated to days worked.
Sales Associate
Tommy Hilfiger is one of the world’s leading designer lifestyle brands, internationally recognized for celebrating the essence of “classic American cool” style. Founded in 1985, Tommy Hilfiger delivers premium styling, quality and value to consumers worldwide with a breadth of collections including Hilfiger Collection, Tommy Hilfiger Tailored, men’s, women’s and kids’ sportswear, Tommy Hilfiger Denim, accessories, and footwear. In addition, the brand is licensed for a range of products, including fragrances, eyewear, watches and home furnishings. Tommy Hilfiger, which was acquired by PVH Corp. in 2010, has more than 17,000 associates worldwide and an extensive distribution network in over 115 countries and 1,600 retail stores. Global retail sales of the Tommy Hilfiger brand were US $6.5 billion in 2015. About THE ROLE When it comes to shopping at Tommy Hilfiger, our customers only deserve the very best in store experience we can offer. You will be working as part of our store team in a luxury retail environment where you will share a passion for our brand and our values with our customers and colleagues. Leading by example and putting all the PVH Values to practice are also of importance in this role. You will be inspiring your team to generate sales & profit, minimize losses, and create the best possible customer experience whilst ensuring the store is visually distinctive & impeccably maintained. Responsibilities include:
Baker
Main purpose of the role: Ensure the Bakery Department operates efficiently and effectively at all times. Provide our customers with excellent quality products and customer service. The ideal candidate will have/be: Previous food preparation and production experience is desirable Qualified baker is a distinct advantage Creative and able to embrace new recipes 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. Main duties: Actively live SuperValu brand-values i.e. Genuine, Passion for Food, Vibrant, Committed, Innovative and Imaginative Bake and finish products to the highest standard Drive sales through instore initiatives Merchandise and present the Bakery department to the highest standard at all times and in accordance with relevant store planograms and guidelines Adhere to weekly stocktaking and daily waste procedures in the Bakery Adhere to production planning and batch control guidelines for bakery products Conduct quality and freshness checks Attend relevant training as required and implement learnings in store.
Baker
Main purpose of the role: Ensure the Bakery Department operates efficiently and effectively at all times. Provide our customers with excellent quality products and customer service. The ideal candidate will have/be: Previous food preparation and production experience is desirable Qualified baker is a distinct advantage Creative and able to embrace new recipes 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. Main duties: Actively live SuperValu brand-values i.e. Genuine, Passion for Food, Vibrant, Committed, Innovative and Imaginative Bake and finish products to the highest standard Drive sales through instore initiatives Merchandise and present the Bakery department to the highest standard at all times and in accordance with relevant store planograms and guidelines Adhere to weekly stocktaking and daily waste procedures in the Bakery Adhere to production planning and batch control guidelines for bakery products Conduct quality and freshness checks Attend relevant training as required and implement learnings in store.
Finance Officer
Purpose of the post To support the finance leadership in delivering expert financial advice and decision support service to colleagues to facilitate informed long-term and short-term decision making. • The Finance Officer will support the delivery, implementation, analysis and reporting of the Activity Based Funding project across the hospital to ensure operational management and service delivery targets of the Finance Department are met. • They will assist with the supervision of collection of all data and metrics and analysis and reporting that pertain to the Finance function within the hospital. • They will monitor and continuously improve the internal controls and reporting mechanisms along with actively participating in the implementation of best practice. • They will support the finance team in achieving monthly, quarterly and annual compliance and participate in ongoing Finance Department projects. Key Responsibilities The position of Grade VI encompasses both managerial and administrative responsibilities which include the following: The following are the key duties and responsibilities for this role (indicative not exhaustive): • Support the ongoing development of the finance project for Activity Based Funding (ABF) model for St John’s Hospital. • Assist in the transition to activity-based funding in the hospital, including monitoring and control of hospital budget, and variance analysis of such budgets. • Work closely with the UHL Group in the development, rollout, collection of data and reporting of ABF. • Maintaining and improving awareness of current policies, agendas and reforms pertaining to ABF. • Active involvement in supporting the month end processes and procedures and reporting. • Speciality Costing (SC) - support collating and preparing the annual SC files for submission to Hospital Pricing Office (HPO). • Patient Level Costing (PLC) – Participate in implementation and development of patient level costing across hospitals in the group. • Active involvement in monitoring cashflow and cash acceleration requests. • Monitor and support Payroll and Pension Department and take corrective actions to ensure monthly on time compliance of processing, payments and reporting. • Work closely with UHL Group and HSE in the rollout of IFMS. • Assist with the monthly preparation of the IMR for the HSE. • Processing of financial transactions to agreed deadlines with associated monitoring, analysis and reporting of same. • Analyse data and provide actionable insights and reports to the Finance Management Team. • Liaise with internal clinical functions and non-clinical functions such as HIPE, Payroll, Procurement, Human Resources and Finance to extract and analyse data. • Compile, monitor and report mandatory training compliance monthly and quarterly to the Finance Management Team. • Undertake analysis and ad-hoc financial performance reporting for specific improvement programs/areas of concern. • Support the Finance Management team in the production of regular reports of the hospital’s financial progress (including year-end forecasts) that are timely, relevant, accurate and meaningful to: The Finance Department and Executive Management Team Budget holders and/or Department/Service Managers External bodies e.g. HSE • Assist the Finance Management Team in the design and delivery of annual Cost Improvement Programmes. • Assist the Finance Management Team in the design and delivery of Departmental Budgets and review and reporting of variances. • Assist the Finance Management Team with the external and internal audit functions and address any weaknesses as may be identified. • Developing and maintaining a comprehensive knowledge of data sources, analytical and reporting tools. • Prioritising competing workload demands from internal and external stakeholders to meet pre-determined targets and timeframes. • Demonstrate leadership and sound judgment in managing allocated assignments. • Awareness of Data Integrity, Process Standardisation, System of Internal Financial Controls, Financial Regulations and Corporate Governance at local and national. • Promote and participate in the implementation of change. • Embrace change and adapt local work practices accordingly by finding practical ways to make policies work. • Participate in project assignments as may arise from time to time. • Utilise technology to enable automation of existing processes to ensure work is completed efficiently and to the highest standards possible. • Any other appropriate duties as may be determined by the senior management. • To support, promote and actively participate in sustainable energy, water and waste initiatives to create a more sustainable, low carbon and efficient health service. Confidentiality In the course of employment, the person appointed may have access to or hear information concerning the medical or personal affairs of patients and/or staff, or other health service business. Such records and information are strictly confidential and, unless acting on the instructions of an authorised officer, on no account must information concerning staff, patients or other health service business be divulged or discussed except in the performance of normal duty. In addition, records must never be left in a manner that unauthorised persons can obtain access to them and must be kept in safe custody when no longer required. The above Job Specification is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties involved and consequently, the post holder may be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post which may be assigned to them from time to time and to contribute to the development of the post while in office. Flexibility is required when dealing with new/emerging situations and emergencies. This job description indicates the main responsibilities and duties of the post and is subject to review and amendment to reflect the changing needs of the hospital service. The extent and speed of change in the delivery of health care is such that adaptability is essential. The incumbent will be required to establish, maintain, enhance and develop their professional knowledge, skills and aptitudes in order to respond to a developing service situation. Eligibility Criteria Qualifications and/or experience Education, Experience Requirements etc: (a) Each candidate must, at the latest date for receipt of completed applications for the post possess: (i) Have satisfactory experience as a Clerical Officer in the HSE, TUSLA, other statutory health agencies, or a body which provides services on behalf of the HSE under Section 38 of the Health Act 2004 Or (ii) Have obtained a pass (Grade D) in at least five subjects from the approved list of subjects in the Department of Education Leaving Certificate Examination, including Mathematics and English or Irish. Candidates should have obtained at least Grade C on higher level papers in three subjects in that examination. Or (iii) Have completed a relevant examination at a comparable standard in any equivalent examination in another jurisdiction Or (iv) Hold a comparable and relevant third level qualification of at least level 6 on the National Qualifications Framework maintained by Qualifications and Quality Ireland, (QQI). Note 1: Candidates must achieve a pass in Ordinary or Higher-level papers. A pass in a foundation level paper is not acceptable. Candidates must have achieved these grades on the Leaving Certificate Established programme or the Leaving Certificate Vocational programme. The Leaving Certification Applied Programme does not fulfil the eligibility criteria. (b) Candidates must possess the requisite knowledge and ability, including a high standard of suitability and ability, for the proper discharge of the office. Desirable: a) Qualified or Part Qualified in professional accounting exams e.g. CIMA, ACCA, ACA b) Experience working with the HSE Activity Based Funding (ABF) model c) Experience working in the Public Sector or a Hospital environment d) A strong record of achievement in a financial analysis/reporting role within a large organisation e) Experience of costing, budgeting systems, preparation of monthly management accounts and variance analysis. f) Possess the requisite knowledge and ability, including a high standard of suitability, for the proper discharge of the office. Age The Public Service Superannuation (Age of Retirement) Act, 2018* set 70 years as the compulsory retirement age for public servants. Public Servants not affected by this legislation: Public servants recruited between 1 April 2004 and 31 December 2012 (new entrants) have no compulsory retirement age. Public servants recruited since 1 January 2013 are members of the Single Pension Scheme and have a compulsory retirement age of 70. Garda Vetting Applicants who do not comply with the Hospitals requirements in this regard will be excluded from the competition. Health Candidates for and any person holding the office must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to the office and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. Character Candidates for and any person holding the office must be of good character. Post Specific Requirements Demonstrates extensive experience in the following areas: • Experienced and proficient in the use of Microsoft Office suite of applications including advanced competency in Excel, and working with or using ERP systems and translating that usage into the production of management information and reports, as relevant to the role. • Have a strong working knowledge of the SAP Finance System or other similar ERP system. • Significant experience of working in a busy finance department which has included experience of journal entries and reconciling monthly accounts. • Demonstrate experience of working collaboratively and in a professional manner with multiple internal and external stakeholders. • Demonstrate experience of managing and delivering multiple concurrent pieces of work and active involvement in Finance Department projects. • Demonstrate a proven ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines. • Demonstrate experience in the analysis of data and preparation of reports and graphs. Essential Skills, competencies and/or knowledge Professional Knowledge & Experience • Experience in rollout of finance department projects and production of monthly management accounts within strict deadlines. • Experience in reconciling and reporting on financial activity. • Have experience in internal financial control systems promoting accurate reporting, segregation of duties, and operational effectiveness and efficiency. • Highly proficient in the Microsoft Office suite, including MS Word and Excel. • Have significant experience of finance systems, including working with or using ERP systems and translating that usage into the production of management information and reports, as relevant to the role. • Demonstrate the ability to work in line with relevant policies and procedures. • Demonstrate commitment to developing own professional knowledge and expertise. Planning and Organising • Demonstrate excellent organisational and time management skills to meet objectives within agreed timeframes and achieve quality results. • Demonstrate the ability to improve efficiency within the working environment and the ability to evolve and adapt to a rapid changing environment. • Demonstrate the ability to work to tight deadlines and operate effectively with multiple competing priorities. • The ability to take responsibility and be accountable for the delivery of agreed objectives. • A logical and pragmatic approach to workload, delivering the best possible results with the resources available. Evaluating Information, Problem Solving & Decision Making • Display excellent analytical skills to enable analysis, interpretation of data and data extraction from multiple data sources. • The ability to gather and analyse information from relevant sources, weighing up a range of critical factors to develop solutions and make decisions as appropriate. • Demonstrate the ability to grasp and understand complex issues and the impact on service delivery. • Recognises when it is appropriate to refer decisions to a higher level of management. • Demonstrate initiative in the resolution of complex issues/problem solving and proactively develop new proposals and recommend solutions. • Ability to make sound decisions with a well-reasoned rationale and to stand by these as appropriate. Building and Maintaining Relationships including Teamwork • Demonstrate the ability to work on own initiative as well as part of a team, promoting a positive team spirit. • Demonstrate the ability to interact in a professional manner with other finance staff, business budget holders and other key stakeholders from clinical and non-clinical backgrounds. • Works as part of the team to establish a shared sense of purpose and unity. • Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability. • Demonstrate commitment to regular two-way communication across functions and levels, ensuring that messages are clearly understood. • Have experience in team management and development. Communication and Interpersonal Skills • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to present information in a clear, concise and confident manner both verbally and written. • The ability to influence people and events and the ability to build and maintain relationships with a variety of stakeholders to assist in performing the role. • Commitment to regular two-way communication across functions and levels, ensuring that messages are clearly understood. • Strong ICT skills including MS Office suite and outlook. Other requirements specific to the post Flexible to changing needs. Willingness to progress own professional development. Competition Specific Selection Process
