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Are you passionate about making a real difference in people’s lives? We’re looking for a compassionate and supportive Senior Occupational Therapist to work across our Midlands region. This will cover county Offaly, Laois areas with an office base in Tullamore and some remote work. About the role: As a Senior Occupational Therapist, you’ll be at the heart of a compassionate, interdisciplinary team dedicated to supporting adults with Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) to live meaningful, empowered lives in their communities. This is more than a clinical role — it’s a chance to make a lasting impact through holistic, person-centred care. You’ll lead on functional and therapeutic assessments, working closely with each individual to understand their goals, strengths, and needs. Your expertise will shape tailored rehabilitation programmes that reflect the values and aspirations of the people we serve. From designing interventions to advising on equipment and environmental adaptations, your input will be key to unlocking independence and dignity. Education and training are also central to this role — you’ll share your knowledge with staff and clients alike, fostering a culture of learning, collaboration, and continuous improvement. If you're passionate about rehabilitation, advocacy, and helping people reclaim their lives after brain injury, we’d love to hear from you. This is a Specified Purpose, Full-Time, 35 hours contract covering a maternity leave. The salary range for this role is €60466-€71196 - depending on experience. What you’ll be doing: If you’re someone who values dignity, autonomy, and inclusion, and who’s eager to share knowledge through training and mentorship, we’d love to welcome your voice and vision to our team. You’re welcome to get in touch with informal queries by emailing the Hiring Manager. Sinead Crawley - National Service Manager - scrawley@abiireland.ie/0861072304 Please apply by 5pm 8th April 2026. #IJA
Service Manager
POSITION SUMMARY: The Service Manager will be primarily responsible for the operational management of the Jigsaw service. The Jigsaw Service Manager will work as part of a collaborative leadership team (Service Manager and Clinical Manager) to ensure the safe and effective delivery of the Jigsaw service and compliance with service related policies and procedures. The Service Manager has lead responsibility for oversight and management of delivery of youth mental health promotion programmes, youth and community participatory structures and community engagement activities. The Service Manager also holds responsibility at local level for budget management and oversight of premises and health and safety. This is a front facing role with daily interactions with Young People and members of the public. Access to home working is occasional and is offered based on responsibilities of the role and the needs of the Service and Young People. CORE JOB REQUIREMENTS The Service Manager, as part of the collaborative leadership team, provides operational management across the Jigsaw Service, including: Leadership • Managing the planning processes ensuring the Jigsaw team have a clear vision for 1) clinical service delivery 2) youth mental health promotion and 3) youth participation • Ensuring the Jigsaw service plan is aligned to regional and national Jigsaw priorities • Ensuring that local strategy is translated into operational work plans • Working collaboratively as part of the Jigsaw Leadership team and contributing to leadership meetings with regional colleagues • Promoting a collaborative and compassionate culture in Jigsaw Operational Management • Providing line management to members of the service team • Supporting the performance and professional development of the Jigsaw team, including performance management and reviews of direct line staff members • Overseeing the efficient operation of the service, including the system of scheduling appointments for young people • Engaging in ongoing evaluation and improvement in service performance including achievement of Key Performance Indicators and targets in line with national standards • Implementing financial policies and procedures and managing the local Jigsaw budget • Leading the development of annual service plans for the service • Analysing and reporting on data from Jigsaw Data System to inform service delivery • Implementing the Jigsaw risk management policy • Holding local responsibility for, and working with the Jigsaw facilities department, ensuring that the service premises/facilities are in line with health and safety requirements and provide a welcoming, youth focused mental health service setting Relationship Building and Communications • Developing and maintaining positive, productive and trusting relationship within leadership colleagues • Facilitating positive working relations among the team members in Jigsaw • Facilitating positive lines of communication with Jigsaw service colleagues as well as national central and support teams, ensuring service staff are aware of significant strategic and procedural developments • Taking a lead role in developing and sustaining co-operative and collaborative relationships with a range of key stakeholders from the statutory, voluntary and community sector Manage Youth Mental Health Service in the Community • Ensuring Jigsaw is delivered in compliance with service delivery policies and procedures • Ensuring and overseeing efficient processing of referrals and scheduling of appointments for young people • Monitoring inward and outwards referral pathways and working with the Clinical Manager to develop strategies to promote service integration • Representing and promoting Jigsaw in community fora • Developing local fundraising strategies and ensuring Jigsaw is compliant with the Jigsaw fundraising policy • Acting as Complaints Officer within the local service • Regularly reviewing and drawing learning from feedback from young people and parents/carers who have engaged with the service Managing Participatory Structures • Overseeing the planning, implementation and evaluation of the Youth Advocate Programme • Managing the planning and delivery of local community engagement structures • Planning (including risk assess), managing and evaluating local community events General • Being flexible and willing to work evenings and occasional weekends, as required • Undertaking any other duties as determined by Jigsaw KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED Essential • A minimum of 3 years management experience in health, youth work, social care, education or other not for profit sector service • A third level qualification (Bachelor’s Degree and/or equivalent) in a business, health (including mental health), community development, education, or social science related area • Years of management experience may be considered in place of formal qualifications • Three years’ experience managing a team in a human service delivery context • Experience developing operational plans, staff work plans, monitoring and reviewing performance cycles • Experience of planning, supporting implementation and evaluation of participatory structures • Experience of financial management, including budget development and analysis and implementing financial procedures • Experience of change management • A proficient level of computer literacy and competence in MS Office, Office 365, Microsoft Teams, Zoom and SharePoint • Strong interpersonal and communications skills with demonstrable experience building and maintaining relationships at various levels within a complex environment • Ability to be agile and flexible with their management style and approach to their work • Strong self-awareness, negotiation and conflict management skills • Strong Emotional Intelligence • Full, clean driving licence Desirable • Experience leading the development and implementation of service plan • Strong data management and analysis skills • Experience implementing a service wide risk management policy • Experience managing facilities in a service delivery context • Experience working as part of a management team, steering group or cross-disciplinary team • Knowledge of theory and policy underpinning youth and community participation • Experience managing wide ranging community events • Awareness of the policy context of Jigsaw • Experience managing community partnership projects • Experience generating unrestricted income, understanding of controls & best practice in fundraising BENEFITS Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. Factors taken into account in determining an appropriate scale include the candidate’s knowledge, skills, experience and qualifications relevant to the job. The salary range for this role will be €53,722 - €78,220. Jigsaw operates the following benefits for its employees: • Defined contribution pension scheme • Annual leave 25 days, exclusive of public holidays and 1.5 company days • Comprehensive annual CPD schedule • Discounted Group Health Insurance Scheme • Travel pass Scheme / Bike to Work Scheme • Financial support for further education • Flexible Working Please note • The above Job Description 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 • As Jigsaw is a regional organisation, this role require access to a car and the post will require travel for work • This role will, in line with service opening times, involve at least one late evening per week and may from time to time require weekend work • All Jigsaw staff members are required to obtain Garda clearance as a condition of their initial and continued employment, as required • Jigsaw is an Equal Opportunities Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, disability, age, gender expression or sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnic or national origin, marital or civil partnership status or culture. Jigsaw is committed, where possible, to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To discuss the requirements of the role, the location of the role or any reasonable accommodation you might require, please contact a member of the HR team via recruitment@jigsaw.ie • All documentation received by Jigsaw will be processed in accordance with the Data Protection Acts, 1988 and 2003 General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR; 2018). The information will only be used by Jigsaw in the processing of job applications and for ongoing administrative purposes with job candidates
Jigsaw Clinician
POSITION SUMMARY: Jigsaw clinicians offer short-term therapeutic supports to young people aged 12-25 years who are experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties. This usually involves 1:1 work with the young person and sometimes it can include other family members as well. Our clinicians come from diverse professional backgrounds encompassing qualifications in social work, occupational therapy, mental health nursing, clinical/counselling/educational psychology, and psychotherapy, and they work as part of transdisciplinary teams based at one of our 15 services across the country. All of our clinicians share the same scope of practice to support the goals of our young people in a collaborative, respectful, and evidence-informed manner while drawing on their own unique training, experience, and skills. Additionally, clinicians are involved in health promotion, youth engagement, service development, and advocacy. Our clinicians benefit from frequent and supportive clinical supervision alongside a comprehensive programme of continuing professional development. Please note: This is a full-time, fixed term position, with a contract end date of July 2027, based in our Wiclow service. This is a front facing role with daily interactions with Young People and members of the public. Access to home working is occasional and is offered based on responsibilities of the role and the needs of the Service and Young People. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Adult Support Worker
Would you like to work for a great employer? Enable Ireland is an organisation that makes a real difference to the lives of children and adults with disabilities in Ireland, and is named as one of Ireland's Irish Independent 150 Best Employers 2025 . Enable Ireland, as an equal opportunities employer, proudly maintains a Silver Award in Diversity from the Irish Centre for Diversity. We vigorously advocate for fairness, respect, equality, diversity, inclusion, and engagement, and are dedicated to ongoing enhancement in these areas. We are currently seeking a highly-motivated Adult Services Support Worker to join our team in Meath Adult Services based in Bailis . Contract Type: Permanent Full time (1.0 WTE) Contract Hours: 39 hours per week; Shift work including sleepovers, waking nights and weekends Salary Scale: €34,382 to €41,607 pro rata per annum. Salary scales are subject to LSI’s (Long Service Increments) This pay scale is subject to increases in 2026 in accordance with the recent WRC agreement towards enhanced pay adjustments in Section 39 organisations. Annual Leave Entitlement : Annual leave entitlement is 30 days pro rata per annum and proportionately less for less than 12 months service Overview of the Post: Enable Ireland Northeast provides supported living to individuals with a primary physical disability. The service is based on partnership, dignity and respect. The Adult Support Worker will be responsible for assisting service users to maintain their independence by supporting and caring for them to allow them to live the life they choose in their local community. The role of Support Worker is to facilitate the person with a disability in all aspects of daily living including assistance with personal and domestic care needs, mobility, accessing services in their community, and support with therapy and other programmes. The role of the Support Worker is tailored to the requirements of the individual service user and as such will vary from person to person. Overview of Duties & Responsibilities: Please see Job Description for full list The successful candidate will have Essential Criteria: Desirable Criteria: · Specific requirements relating to working with individuals e.g. previous experience of working with individuals with Acquired Brain Injury/Epilepsy and/or behaviours of concern. · Experience of supporting people with disabilities in community setting If you believe you would fit the role then please submit your application today. Benefits As a staff member of Enable Ireland, you will have access to a wide range of benefits, including: · Excellent internal and external training opportunities · Generous annual leave entitlements · Flexible Working · Long service reward scheme · Pay adjusted Maternity Leave · Pay adjusted Adoptive Leave · Pay adjusted Paternity Leave · Wellbeing benefits · Pension For a full list of our benefits & conditions, please click here: What now? To apply, please download the Job Description and Person Specification for your information and complete the online application form. CVs will not be accepted. Closing date for applications: Wednesday 1st April, 2026 @ 12pm A panel may be formed from this vacancy for any similar vacancies, which may arise during the next 12 months. · The post will be subject to reference checks and may be subject to Garda vetting/police clearance, as relevant. · Due to the large volume of applications, we are not in the position to provide individual feedback to applicants who are not shortlisted for interview. · Applications are invited from suitably qualified applicants from all sections of the community. · The above information serves only as a guide to the advertised position. Enable Ireland, at its discretion, reserves the right to change this prior to appointment. · Please review Enable Ireland’s Rezoomo Privacy Policy here: https://enableireland.ie/resources/publications/rezoomo-privacy-policy · Please review the Enable Ireland’s External Data Protection Notice available at https://www.enableireland.ie/privacy-policy for details on how Enable Ireland processes applicant’s personal information. Please note if you are invited for interview, we will share your personal data with: 1) Any virtual service provider we use to host the interview; and
NAAS-- - Staff Medical Scientist, Microbiology
Staff Grade Medical Scientist - Microbiology Naas General Hospital. There is currently one permanent Staff Grade Medical Scientist vacancy available in the Laboratory in Naas General Hospital. A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign for Naas General Hospitalfrom which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration may be filled. Specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration may also be filled from this panel. Informal Enquiries: Clodagh Cruise Laboratory Manager Naas General Hospital Email: clodagh.cruise@hse.ie HR Point of Contact: DML is committed to providing information and services which are accessible to all, if you require accessibility assistance throughout any stage of the recruitment process, please contact: Name: Olivia Girvin Position: HR Recruitment Officer, HSE Dublin and Midlands Email: Olivia.girvin@hse.ie Tel: 087 957 4869 Purpose of the Post: The person, in co-operation with the Senior Medical Scientist and the Chief Medical Scientist, clinical staff and the Laboratory Manager, will participate in the management and delivery of a quality Microbiology and Laboratory service that supports the clinical needs of our patients. Candidates must have at the latest date of application: - 1. Statutory Registration, Professional Qualifications, Experience, etc. (a) Candidates for appointment must: (i) Be registered on the Medical Scientists Register maintained by the Medical Scientists Registration Board at CORU. See https://coru.ie/health-and-socialcare-professionals/registration-for-medical-scientists/ OR (ii) Applicants who satisfy the conditions set out in Section 91 of the Health and Social Care Professionals Act 2005, (see note 1 below*), must submit proof of application for registration with the Medical Scientists Registration Board at CORU. The acceptable proof is correspondence from the Medical Scientists Registration Board at CORU confirming their application for registration as a Section 91 applicant was received by the 30th March 2021. AND (iii) Have the requisite knowledge and ability (including a high standard of suitability and professional ability) for the proper discharge of the duties of the office. AND (iv) Provide proof of statutory Registration on the Medical Scientists Register maintained by the Medical Scientist Registration Board at CORU before a contract of employment can be issued. Applicable to Section 38 applicants only). 2. Annual registration* (Applicable to section 38 Applicants only*) (i) On appointment, practitioners must maintain annual registration on Medical Scientists Register maintained by the Medical Scientists Registration Board at CORU. And (ii) Practitioners must confirm annual registration with CORU to the HSE by way of the annual Patient Safety Assurance Certificate (PSAC). 4. 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. 5. Character Candidates for and any person holding the office must be of good character Post Specific Requirements Demonstrate depth and breadth of knowledge in Microbiology as relevant to the role.
Team Member
Join Our Team as a Barista at our newly renovated Drive Thru – Brew Up a Great Career with Us! The Role: This isn’t just another job — it’s your chance to kickstart a career in a brand that values growth, development, and promoting from within. As a Barista, you’ll be part of a supportive team where learning is part of the day-to-day, and where your potential matters. Why Join Us? · Full training (no experience needed!) · A clear path to progress – many of our leaders started as Baristas · Ongoing support to help you grow in confidence and skills · A fun, energetic environment where every shift brings something new What We Offer: · Complimentary barista-made coffee on every shift · Employee discounts across all locations · Full training provided – no experience necessary · Opportunities to grow within the company · A fun, friendly, and supportive team environment Make it Yours: This role is based in Eastgate Drive Thru, Retail Park, Little Island, Co.Cork Free on-site parking available Train station less than a 10 minutes walk from the store Bus stop conveniently located right next to the store Apply today and bring your love for coffee to life!
Healthcare Assistant
Who We Are Show more Home Care, Nursing Care, Team Care. Whether you are looking for care or just general support at home, our team will find the solution that is right for you. We build our care around you. The Care Team was founded and managed by nurses who have worked in the community for a number of years. Our vision is to provide homecare with a unique collaboration of services. The care pathways we use are designed to be responsive to your needs. Having the right homecare service means you can live at Description Job Overview Care Assistants support individuals in the community by helping them maintain independence, dignity, and quality of life. This community-based role involves assisting people who experience difficulties with daily living activities. Service users may include vulnerable adults, older people, or individuals with physical or learning disabilities. The Care Assistant reports to the Client Service Manager and Client Supervisors and, ultimately, to the Company Directors. Main Purpose of the Role To work as part of a geographically assigned team of Healthcare Assistants under the direction of the Clinical Director, Client Service Manager, and Client Supervisors. The role involves delivering high-quality, person-centred care that enables service users to continue living independently at home with minimal reliance on others. The Care Assistant will promote a caring and respectful environment through high standards of professional practice that address the physical, emotional, social, intellectual, and spiritual needs of service users. Care is delivered in accordance with agreed care plans, with ongoing contribution to the review and development of those plans. Key Accountabilities The Care Assistant is responsible for the safe, professional delivery of personal and practical care in line with individual care plans and the HIQA Safer Better Healthcare Standards . Duties may include, but are not limited to:
Residential Leader
Residential Leader (Social Care Manager 1/CNM1) Includes Person in Charge Responsibility Full-time 78 hours per fortnight one full-time maternity leave cover position. Would you like to join our Team and help shape the future of our Organisation and more importantly assist those within our Organisation to shape their future. If the answer is yes; then please read on. Following a review of our frontline governance structures across our residential services, we are delighted to offer new opportunities in frontline leadership positions. These additional leadership positions aim to ensure that all Residential Leaders have a manageable and balanced workload to lead teams to deliver a high quality of care and to the people we support. We are seeking applications from energetic and enthusiastic individuals to join our Westmeath Services to work as part of a larger management team based in our Mullingar offices. The successful person will be working as part of an innovative management team that is working in partnership with Leadership experts to deliver sustainable change in our practice, and in turn improve the outcomes for the people we support. Leading teams will play a key role, and it is expected that your leadership skills will deliver positive change for all. The focus of this role will be on driving change and delivering positive outcomes. The role will suit candidates with strong organisational and management skills seeking to progress in their careers. The role incorporates Person in Charge responsibilities, which requires a management qualification and experience in managing teams. In return we can offer a flexible work/life balance, Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, convenient parking at the office, and support for learning and development opportunities, an Organisational Health and Well Being Programme, excellent career opportunities, Public Service Pension Scheme and much more. Person Specification: · The ability to lead teams in driving forward the ethos of Muiriosa Foundation – keeping people we support at the centre of service provision at all times by promoting self-determination and self-direction. · Have excellent interpersonal, planning, data management, IT and organisational skills with the ability to work on own initiative. · Expected to maintain up to date and accurate records to ensure a high standard of care is provided to the people we support · Be flexible and capable of managing competing priorities within their workload. · The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate the following skills : · Have Qualification appropriate to the role e.g., Social Care, Nursing or other relevant qualification. · Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a management or supervisory role in the area of health or social care · Recognised Management Course · Excellent communication skills to include Leadership, Mentoring, Support and Supervision. · Have a robust knowledge and understanding of new directions and statutory requirements and their responsibilities as a Person In Charge. · Full current manual driving license & own transport · Coru registration is required (This position will be remunerated appropriate to Qualification) If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please feel free to make informal enquiries to: Joe Creevy, Area Director on either joe.creevy@muiriosa.ie or 087 9717400 Closing Date for receipt of completed applications: 8th April 2026 4:30pm To apply and pursue a rewarding career with The Muiriosa Foundation please go to our web page at Current Vacancies Muiriosa Foundation N.B. When applying for positions on Rezoomo it is recommended to use a PC, Laptop or Tablet, as some mobile phones are not compatible with this software.
Finance Administrator
Role Description Applications are invited for the post of Finance Administrator, Office of Research Grants & Contracts, Finance Office. Research is a core activity of the University; it is fueled by external research income. The continuation of this expenditure stream (circa €120m p.a.) is dependent on accurate and timely reporting. This reporting function is facilitated by the above post. The main duties will be: The post-holder is a key member of the research team in the Finance Office and will principally be responsible for: • The preparation of financial reports submitted to external funding bodies. • The production and delivery of timely and accurate information to management and researchers. • The development and maintenance of good relationships with researchers and external funding bodies. • Ensuring that all claims for funds are submitted to funding agencies on time for all expenditure incurred. Ensure that all income due is received on time. • Working with and advising the Office of Vice President for Research & Innovation on the financial elements of grant applications and awards. • The completion of any other duties assigned by the Deputy Research Accountant. Selection Criteria The successful candidate will be expected to have: Essential Criteria Have financial accounting and reporting experience in a large organisation, be self-motivated and exercise own initiative on a wide variety of issues. Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills, particularly the ability to explain complex financial information to non-financial stakeholders. Demonstrate excellent IT skills. Demonstrate strong attention to detail. Demonstrate ability to work under pressure and with multiple deadlines. Desirable Criteria 6. Experience of working in a Higher Education organisation. 7. Expertise and experience in Lean methodologies and continuous improvement initiatives. 8. Enterprise systems knowledge and implementation experience, preferably Agresso. Candidates are requested to make a personal assessment of these criteria against their own qualifications, skills and abilities to assess whether they should apply for the post. Please note: Candidates who do not demonstrate that they meet the criteria set above will not be shortlisted. The University, at its discretion, may undertake to make an additional appointment(s) from this competition following the conclusion of the process. Competencies relating to administrative grades in the University are available on the website. Conditions of Employment Salary: Appointment may be made on the Admin V Salary Scale: €51,820 - €63,555 (Scale B) / €49,570 - €60,492 (Scale A). Salary placement on appointment will be in accordance with public sector pay policy. As required by public pay policy for the higher education sector, new appointments to a direct entry recruitment grade will generally be at the minimum (1st point) of the relevant scale. For existing public servants, the restriction to the first point on scale may be varied where a person is appointed to the same or an analogous grade, role or position as their previous public service employment. The rate of remuneration for all appointments may be adjusted from time to time in line with government policy. The working hours for administrative staff are 35 hours per week with normal hours of duty from 9.00am to 5.00pm Monday to Friday, with 1 hour for lunch break. Due to the nature and seniority of the post, however, it may be necessary to extend and vary these hours from time to time in order to meet the exigencies of the post. Annual Leave will be 27 days per annum (pro-rata). This leave is exclusive of public holidays and Good Friday. The leave year commences on 1 July annually and four days annual leave must be held for the Christmas closure period. Sick Leave: Sick leave will be granted in line with University policy in this regard which may change from time to time. You should familiarise yourself with the University Sick Leave Policy and University Sick Leave Management Policy. Tenure of the Post The tenure of the post is specific purpose whole time, based on the following provisions: a) A probationary period of twelve months shall apply from commencement of employment in the post during which the contract of employment may be terminated by either party in accordance with the Minimum Notice and Terms of Employment Acts, 1973 to 2005. b) Except in circumstances of gross misconduct justifying immediate dismissal, the appointee will receive one month's notice of termination of employment, or, if greater, such notice as is provided for in a minimum notice in terms of Employment Act, 1973. c) The appointee is required to give one month's notice of termination of employment. Pension The Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012 established the Single Public Service Pension Scheme. In general, anyone taking up pensionable public service employment on or after 1 January 2013 is a member of the Single Scheme. The Act provides that most members of the Single Scheme have a minimum pension age consistent with the age of eligibility for the State Pension (Contributory) and a compulsory retirement age of 70. A member of this group is generally referred to as a “Single Scheme member”. However, applicants who have previously worked in a pensionable post (non-Single Scheme terms) in the Irish Civil/Public service may be offered membership of the UCC Pension scheme. The normal retirement date in this scheme is age 65. A compulsory retirement date of 70 may apply depending on date of first employment in the Irish Civil/Public service. The relevant pension scheme will be confirmed to the successful applicant on completion of the Pensions Declaration form prior to taking up employment. Applicants that have previously availed of an Irish Public Service Scheme of incentivised early retirement or enhanced redundancy payment should ensure that they are not precluded from re-engagement in the Irish Public Service under the terms of such schemes. Queries should be directed to an applicant’s former Civil/Public Service Employer in the first instance. Applicants who are in receipt of an ill-health pension from an Irish Civil/Public Service body are required to declare that they are in receipt of such a pension. Pension Abatement: If an appointee has previously been employed in the Civil or Public Service and that appointee is entitled to or in receipt of a pension from the Civil or Public Service, or where a Civil/Public Service pension comes into payment during the appointee’s re-employment, that pension will be subject to abatement in accordance with Section 52 of the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012. Please note: In applying for this position, you are acknowledging that you understand that the abatement provisions, where relevant, will apply. It is not envisaged that the employing Department/Office/Body will support an application or an abatement waiver in respect of appointments to this position. Additional dependants’ benefits can be provided by membership of the Supplementary Life Assurance Scheme. You will be automatically included as a member of the scheme on commencement of your employment, but you may elect to opt out of the scheme at any stage. The current membership rate is 0.26% of your salary. Membership of the Group Personal Accident Scheme shall apply to all employees, subject to individual acceptance by the Insurance Company. The salary quoted is subject to a deduction from salary at the rate of 0.06%. The UCC Income Continuance Plan (ICP) provides a source of income in the event of long or short-term temporary disability. As part of your contract of employment, you will be automatically included in the ICP with effect from the same date, provided you have not previously opted out of the plan or you have been declined for cover under previous contracts of employment with UCC. An additional benefit is membership to Specified Illness Cover (SIC), which pays a once-off lump sum benefit in the event of a member being diagnosed with a specified illness. The cost of membership of both plans will be deducted from your salary. The current combined membership rate is 1.05% of your salary. The Pay Related Social Insurance Class A1 rate of Pay Related Social Insurance (PRSI) applies to the post. Voluntary Health Insurance: VHI / Laya Healthcare & Irish Life Healthcare offer group schemes. Premiums must be paid via the UCC payroll. The Laya Group No is 32805 and VHI Group No is 137. Additional benefits: We offer progressive employment and training policies including opportunities for further studies. Staff can avail of membership of a variety of clubs and societies and a wide range of facilities on campus, including a leisure centre. As an equal opportunities employer, we offer a comprehensive suite of Work Life Balance Policies. A list of such initiatives is available on our webpage. UCC welcomes applications from non-EEA citizens. However, regulations regarding employment permits are set by the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment and must be strictly adhered to. An offer of appointment to non-EEA candidates is subject to the granting of a work permit by the Department of Enterprise, Trade & Employment. Candidates are requested to make a personal assessment against their own eligibility as to whether they should apply for this post. Certificates and Testimonials: These documents should not be sent with the application. Candidates who are selected for interview will be requested to submit the necessary documentation. References: Following completion of the interview process and the identification of the preferred candidate, any offer of appointment will be subject to receipt of satisfactory references. For internal candidates, the People & Culture Department will seek a reference from a candidate’s line manager once the preferred candidate has accepted a conditional offer of employment. Additional references may be sought on the request of the hiring manager. Shortlisted candidates for posts shall be required to appear before a Board of Assessors. Interviews will be conducted either online via Microsoft Teams or in person in the first instance. Candidates may also be required to attend an interview in person if the interview takes place online. Candidates will be notified as appropriate. A successful candidate will be required to submit a birth certificate, documentary evidence confirming academic qualifications, and to undergo a medical examination. Garda vetting and/or an international police clearance may also be required. Candidates may be required to produce documentary evidence to support any statements made by them on their application form or any supporting documentation.
ENLIGHT Engagement Coordinator
1. Job Advertisement Applications are invited for an appointment as ENLIGHT Engagement Coordinator, Grade 3, 0.6 FTE, in the Office of the Vice President International at University of Galway. This post is being offered as a specific purpose contract and will terminate by reason of the expiry of its specific purpose. It is anticipated that the duration of this assignment will be circa 18 months. Information on the University's Strategic Plan is available at: Strategy | Straitéis 2025–30 - University of Galway For informal enquiries, please contact aishling.hanrahan@universityofgalway.ie Salary: €43,274 - €59,995 per annum pro rata for part time/short term roles (applicable to new entrants effective from January 2011) and in accordance with the terms and conditions of the University’s Remuneration policy. This appointment will be made on the Grade 3 pay scale in line with current Government pay policy. Closing date for receipt of applications is 17:00pm (Irish Time) on Tuesday 7th April 2026. It will not be possible to consider applications received after the closing date. Garda vetting may apply. Appointments will be conditional on work authorisation validation. Further details are available at www.dbei.ie For more information and Application Form please see Jobs - University of Galway. Applications should be submitted online. Please see further information on how to apply here: E-Recruit - University of Galway and Guidelines for On-line Applications (universityofgalway.ie) Please note that appointments to posts advertised will be dependent upon University approval, together with the terms of the Employment Control Framework for the higher education sector. University of Galway is an equal opportunities employer. 2. Role Relationships Reporting directly to the ENLIGHT Engagement Manager, the post holder will have specific daily contact with: • ENLIGHT & Global Galway Teams and Office of the VP International. • ENLIGHT contacts across all partner universities. • ENLIGHT Student Network. • Mobility Team, Study Abroad Officers, College Staff. • Incoming and Outgoing ENLIGHT students and staff. • Academic and Administration Staff in Colleges, Research and Innovation Office and Research Institutes. • Examinations Office, Registration Office, Colleges and Schools, ISS (Information Solutions & Services). • External service providers (hospitality and travel). • Immigration Authorities (Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service, Garda National Immigration Bureau), Foreign Embassies, Cultural Bureaus and Visa Offices. The post holder has general contact with: • Local Authorities and Industry Representatives. • National Agencies engaged in international education e.g. HEA/IUA. • External agencies involved in European education programmes. • Government Departments: Education & Science, Justice, Foreign Affairs. 3. Main Purpose of Job The Office of the Vice-President International seeks to recruit an ENLIGHT Engagement Coordinator, 0.6 FTE, for a specific purpose contract position to provide support towards embedding ENLIGHT at University of Galway. ENLIGHT is a European University Alliance comprising of ten Universities (Universities of Galway, Ghent, Bordeaux, Groningen, Göttingen, Uppsala, Tartu, Comenius (Bratislava), The Basque Country and Bern) supported by the European Universities Initiative funding, country-specific government funding and the member universities. The ENLIGHT consortium will jointly transform university education and research to build the knowledge background, skills and innovation potential to shape healthy, sustainable and inclusive cities and communities for the future. The ENLIGHT consortium has recently secured funding until November 2027 through the European Commission’s European Universities Initiative. The consortia will work closely with each other and external stakeholders to build innovative teaching curricula, enable student and staff engagement and mobility and catalyse research and innovation opportunities. A key focus of this second funded phase of the project is embedding ENLIGHT in internal university structures. The ENLIGHT Engagement Coordinator will play a key role in supporting key initiatives to enable institutional embedding over the funded period. The ENLIGHT Erasmus+ project comprises of six work packages, each co-led by three universities within the consortium. University of Galway is co-leading both the Knowledge Creation and Professional Development work packages in partnership with Uppsala University, University of the Basque Country and Tartu University. The postholder will provide operations support to the ENLIGHT team, enabling the delivery of an agreed programme of work. 4. Main Duties and Responsibilities • Provide comprehensive, professional administrative support to the ENLIGHT team, ensuring efficient day-to-day operations and responsive service to internal and external stakeholders. • Contribute to the ongoing development and continuous improvement of ENLIGHT administrative processes and procedures. • Manage general office operations including correspondence to ENLIGHT@universityofgalway.ie and document management. • Coordinate all travel arrangements and venue bookings (internal and external) for ENLIGHT-related activities, ensuring compliance with University of Galway procurement policies and procedures. • Plan and execute event management for ENLIGHT visitors, partner institutions, and stakeholders, liaising with relevant University services (Buildings & Estates, Catering, IT, etc.) as required. • Manage and maintain administrative systems including processing purchase orders through Agresso, tracking expenditure, and ensuring accurate financial record-keeping in accordance with University procedures. • Disseminate ENLIGHT opportunities, calls, and updates to University staff and students through established communication channels including Dialann, College newsletters, Student Union platforms, and other relevant media. • Maintain accurate records and databases documenting University of Galway staff and student engagement with ENLIGHT activities to support institutional reporting requirements to the European Commission and partnership management. • Prepare agendas, briefing materials, reports, and presentations for internal meetings, external partnership meetings, and European Commission project meetings, ensuring all materials are accurate, professional, and delivered to deadline. • Record, produce, and distribute accurate minutes of ENLIGHT team meetings and other meetings as assigned, ensuring timely circulation and follow-up on action items. • Contribute to ENLIGHT project work streams and initiatives as required, supporting project delivery, monitoring deadlines, and assisting with work package-specific administrative requirements. • Undertake other duties appropriate to the grade and role as assigned by line management to support the effective operation of ENLIGHT. 5. Requirements for the role The successful candidate will demonstrate the eligibility requirements below in terms of qualification, skills and experience: Essential Criteria • At a minimum, pass in 5 subjects at Leaving Certificate level (or equivalent). • A recognised post Leaving Certificate administrative/office technology qualification. • Minimum of two years’ employment experience which demonstrates a high level of administrative support in a demanding office environment. • Experience in service delivery within a higher education setting. • Excellent administrative, planning and organisational skills. • Excellent event coordination skills for both online and in-person events required. • Excellent MS Office skills. • Proficiency using MS Teams and Zoom. • Flexibility and problem-solving ability. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, proven ability to produce professional correspondence and reports, including the maintenance of project indicators. • Excellent interpersonal skills, including those relating to confidentiality and discretion, and an ability to interface effectively both within the Office and across the wider university community, as well as with partner institutions, fostering good working relationships and maintaining a focus on customer service and project deliverables. • Experience of web content management system and the use of online communications. • Demonstrable energy, initiative, motivation and leadership potential. • Demonstrable ability to plan and organise own workload in an effective manner within strict deadlines. • Ability to work both independently as well as part of a team. • Ability to work on his/her own initiative, operate flexibly and to shift focus when required and assist beyond normal work hours when a need arises. • Willingness to undertake international travel from time to time. Desirable Criteria • Degree level qualification. • Knowledge of various university IT systems such as Agresso, CORE, AKARI etc. and familiarity with university procurement processes. • Fluency in a second language relevant to the ENLIGHT consortium. • Knowledge of academic administration policies and procedures. • An interest in internationalisation in education. The above criteria will be utilised to shortlist and select candidates for interview.
