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The Defence Forces are now accepting applications for General Service Recruit in the Army. We live in a world of diversity; the Defence Forces require men and women from all backgrounds that possess a strong sense of duty, enjoy working as part of a team, and are looking for a rewarding yet challenging career. Army applicants must be at least 18 years old and under the age of 39 years of age on the closing date for applications. When making an application for General Service Recruitment applicants should be aware that the areas of responsibility that applicants apply to are as follows: 1 Brigade - Cork Interview Centre Cork, Carlow, Clare, Galway, Kerry, Kilkenny, Laois, Limerick, Offaly, Tipperary, Waterford and Wexford 2 Brigade - Dublin / DFTC Curragh Interview Centre Dublin, Cavan, Donegal, Kildare, Leitrim, Longford, Louth, Mayo, Meath, Monaghan, Roscommon, Sligo, Westmeath and Wicklow. Where possible we will facilitate applicants to conduct fitness testing & interview at a location closest to their home. What is an Army Recruit? An Army Recruit is a person who enlists for General Service in the Defence Forces and on completion of the initial training program is promoted to Private 2*. Information About Army General Service Recruits The Defence Forces is looking for people who are looking for a challenging and physically demanding career in the military. Applicants should have: The ability to work in disciplined military environment.The ability to work with others in a team.Work well in a high pressure and physically demanding environmentBe willing to serve abroad for extended periods of time. On qualification recruits take up a position as a three star private in one of the following Service Corps — Infantry, Artillery, Cavalry, Transport or Communications Information Systems. Qualifications No formal education qualifications are required to join the Defence Forces as a recruit. However, you must satisfy the Interview Board and the Recruiting Officer that you possess a sufficient standard of education for service in the Defence Forces. Age Limitations Applicants must be 18 years of age and under 39 years of age on the date deemed as the closing date for applications. Induction Recruit Competitions are held in each Brigade of the Army as required and are the only way to join the Defence Forces to become a Private Soldier. Candidates undergo fitness testing, psychometric testing, an interview and a medical exam. In conjunction with this all candidates will be security vetted by An Garda Síochana. Candidates must also provide two referee`s as part of the security vetting process. Candidates will be required to pass both the medical examination and security vetting to be considered for induction. The Induction Process will determine if you have the potential to become a Private Soldier in the Army. Helpful Application Process video'sTraining The Recruit Training Syllabus is designed to produce a physically fit, disciplined and motivated Two Star Infantry Soldier with basic military skills. Recruit training is foundation military training. It is twelve weeks in duration. It is followed by 3 Star training and at a later stage by Trained Soldier Specialist Training courses. Recruits may be required to complete their training in any Defence Forces location and following their training, may be posted to any Defence Forces location subject to Defence Forces requirements. Career Progression Newly qualified Private Soldiers are encouraged to put themselves forward for further courses in the Army. These courses may enable the soldier to specialise in certain areas of the Army or qualify the soldier for promotion and overseas service. CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Direct Entry Dental Nurses
GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS. All applicants must at the time of application be: (i) a citizen of the State, Or (ii) be any other person who has a lawful entitlement to reside and work within the State for the period of enlistment required and for the period of time that is required for the purpose of any such appointment and (iii) be of good character and satisfy any security clearance requirement and (iv) must not be the subject of any fitness to practice investigation or inquiry and has not had their registration restricted and (v) meet the required minimum standards of medical and physical fitness (as outlined at Paragraph 4). AGE REQUIREMENTS. Candidates must be 18 years of age and less than 39 years of age on the closing date for receipt of applications, which for this competition is 19th September 2025. PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS Candidates seeking an appointment as a Dental Nurse in the Central Medical Unit (CMU) in the Defence Forces must at the time of application have a Dental Nursing Qualification and be registered or have capacity to register with the Irish Dental Council as a Dental Nurse. Post-graduate practical experience along with a completed Dental Radiography qualification would be an advantage. MEDICAL AND PHYSICAL STANDARDS Candidates will be required to undergo a detailed medical and dental examination, which will include urine and blood tests. This examination is to ensure that candidates are in good mental and physical health and free from any condition, abnormality or history of serious illness likely to interfere with the efficient performance of military duties. The following are the minimum physical requirements: a. Height The minimum height requirement is 157.48cm (5ft 2ins). Physical standards and weight must be in keeping with height and age. b. Vision Unaided and untreated vision of not less than 6/36 in both eyes, but which can be corrected to at least 6/12 in each eye or not less than 6/6 in the right eye and not less than 6/36 in the left eye. Eyesight must be surgically untreated or, in the case of laser eye surgery meet certain criteria (see Annex B below), colour vision must be normal. Both eyes must be free from disfiguring or incapacitating abnormality and free from acute or chronic disease. There must be no evidence of squint or latent squint. Applicants who have had previous incisional or laser treatment to correct visual acuity may be excluded from eligibility. This is dependent on the nature of the laser eye surgery performed and on the pre and post-surgery condition of the applicant. See Annex B below. c. Dental Candidates must be free from any serious periodontal disease and possess teeth to a specific standard, which is not less than the equivalent of eleven over eleven natural teeth functionally opposed. In certain circumstances, artificial teeth may be acceptable. d. Hearing A good standard of unaided hearing is essential. Candidates will be required to undergo an audiometric test at which: (i) The sum of the hearing threshold levels, at 1,2,3,4 and 6 KHz should not exceed the age and gender related warning levels contained in the "Guidelines on Hearing Checks and Audiometry Regulations 2007" issued by the Health and Safety Authority, and (ii) Candidates under 25 years of age must be able to hear all measured pure tones up to and including 8 kHz at 20dB in each ear and candidates aged 25 years and older must be able to hear all measured pure tones up to and including 8 kHz at 25dB in each ear. Candidates must also be free from acute or chronic ear disorders. Candidates are advised to avoid all sources of loud noise or music for a period of 48 hours prior to this audiometric test, as exposure to such noise may adversely affect the results of the test. APPLICATION FORM Candidates must apply online to www.military.ie . Candidates wishing to undertake the assessments through Irish must make this request known to the Defence Forces Recruitment Section at recruitment@defenceforces.ie . All correspondence with candidates will be done by email for the duration of the competition. Candidates should ensure the email address given is accurate and correct. Each application is acknowledged automatically within 24 hours. If an acknowledgement is not received within 48 hours of applying, candidates should immediately contact the Defence Forces Recruitment Section at: 045 492553 or recruitment@defenceforces.ie . Likewise, if an applicant’s email address should change, the onus is on the applicant to make contact with the Defence Forces Recruitment Section immediately, advising them of the change of email address. Selection Process Candidates, if eligible, will be required to attend for the various stages of the selection procedure on the dates and times as notified. Applicants who fail to attend for any stage of the selection procedure will be disqualified from participation in any further stages of the competition. Stage 1. Interview Board Candidates called for interview will be required to provide the Interview Board with the following documentation at the time of their interview: Original documentary evidence of their Professional Qualifications and Registration with the Dental Council (An Chomhairle Fiacloireachta) A Passport sized Photograph (signed on the back) An original copy of their Long Form Birth Certificate (photocopies are not acceptable) The original of their Passport (photocopies are not acceptable). Candidates will also be requested to sign the Declaration Form accompanying the application form at the Interview. An applicant may be required to undergo a written and verbal examination to prove they have a satisfactory level of English. An applicant who fails to pass this examination will be advised accordingly and the application will be refused. A panel of candidates who are successful at interview will be formed in order of merit from which future vacancies may be filled. This panel will remain in place for a period of 18 months from the date of its approval by the Deputy Chief of Staff (Support). Stage 2. Medical and Physical Examination Candidates who are successful at the interview stage will be required to undergo a detailed medical examination, including audiometric test. The medical examination will include the provision of urine and blood samples. This detailed medical examination is part of the selection process and does not imply that a candidate has qualified for enlistment. As part of the medical examination, a candidate will also be required to give full and accurate information on their family medical history as requested by the examining Doctor. EXPENSES Candidates are liable for all expenses incurred in connection with their participation before the Interview and Medical Boards. EMPLOYEE VETTING BY AN GARDA SIOCHANA. Candidates who are invited to attend before an Interview Board will be required to complete and sign a Garda Vetting Application Form. This will, pursuant to the Data Protection Act 2018, authorise An Garda Síochána to furnish to the Military Authorities, a statement that there are no convictions recorded against the candidate, or if applicable, a statement of convictions. RANK ON ENLISTMENT The successful candidate will be enlisted in the rank of Corporal or Naval service equivalent. The candidate will be required to serve in Cork as determined by the operational requirement of the Defence Forces with current vacancies in the following locations: Collins Barracks, Cork, T23 VA02, Kilworth Camp, Kilworth, Co. Cork, P61 FT89 and Haulbowline Irish Naval Base, Haulbowline, Cobh, Co. Cork P24 CP21. Candidates will be expected to work in barrack locations in regional centres for short periods from time to time and may be required to serve overseas where necessary. CONDITIONS ON ENLISTMENT a) A successful candidate will initially be enlisted for five (5) years’ service in the Permanent Defence Force on completion of which they may be permitted to extend the term of their permanent service to nine (9) years and then to (12) years, should they fulfil such criteria as may be laid down by the Deputy Chief of Staff (Support) in regards to such matters as conduct rating, physical fitness and medical category. b) A successful candidate may then be re-engaged for such a period as will make up a continuous period of twenty-one (21) years’ service should they fulfil such criteria as may be laid down by the Deputy Chief of Staff (Support) in regards to such matters as conduct rating, physical fitness and medical category. c) Enlisted personnel may, subject to Defence Forces Regulations and to meeting certain criteria and conditions, be permitted to continue in service to the age of 62 years in all enlisted ranks. d) Dental Nurses may be eligible for consideration for promotion once defined career courses have been successfully completed. Any such promotion is subject to there being vacancies in the rank establishment at that time. e) The first nine (9) months of service are regarded as a probationary period. If however, the candidate is found to be unsatisfactory, they may be discharged from the Permanent Defence Force. f) A Dental Nurse will not be required to serve outside the State. PAY, ALLOWANCES AND PRSI OF DENTAL NURSES Enlisted Personnel pay PRSI contributions under Class H, which insures them for the range of benefits under the Social Insurance code, including the State Pension (Contributory). The following are the current pay rates for Dental Nurses w.e.f. 01 March 2025. These pay rates will apply to candidates who, on appointment to the Permanent Defence Force under this competition as Dental Nurses, are members of the Single Public Service Pension Scheme (see Annex A for further details): €794.32 - €1,005.17 per week Note: In line with Department of Finance instructions, dated 23 December 2010 starting pay will be at the minimum of the scale. Technician Pay: A Dental Nurse will be placed on Group 2 Technician Pay, at a rate of €35.18 per week. Military Service Allowance: As per table above. Note: It should be noted that the rate of remuneration and payment of the allowances outlined above are subject to review and adjustment on an ongoing basis in accordance with changes applicable across the public service generally as per Government policy. Different rates of pay and allowances apply where candidates appointed as Dental Nurses in the Defence Forces under this competition are not members of the Single Public Service Pension Scheme. Method of Payment Currently a Dental Nurse is paid on a weekly basis by means of electronic funds transfer to a designated financial institution. OCCUPATIONAL PENSION ARRANGEMENTS Members of the Permanent Defence Force may qualify for occupational pension and retirement gratuity (collectively called superannuation benefits) subject to meeting certain terms and conditions. A person’s date of first joining the Defence Forces and whether they have any previous Public Service employment will generally decide their specific occupational pension terms. Successful candidates appointed from this competition will be required to pay appropriate employee pension contributions from weekly pay, as well as the ‘additional superannuation contribution’ (ASC). In general, anyone joining pensionable public service employment on or after 1 January 2013 is a member of the Single Public Service Pension Scheme. Further details are set out in Annex A. CLOTHING Items of Uniform are provided to successful candidates. It should be noted that the current provisions regarding the issue of a uniform may be subject to change in accordance with Government policy. LEAVE Subject to the exigencies of the service, annual leave not exceeding thirty-one days may be granted in any one-leave year. It should be noted that this annual leave provision is currently calculated on a 7 day basis. Leave entitlements may be subject to review and adjustment. SICK LEAVE Sick Leave may be granted in accordance with the provisions of Defence Forces Regulation A.12 (Medical Treatment) and Defence Forces Regulation S.3 (Pay and Allowances). Sick leave entitlements may be subject to review and adjustment. HEALTH AND WELFARE Medical attendance, hospital and dental treatment are provided free subject to the limitations as required by law. Personnel in the Defence Forces are subject to compulsory random drug testing and personnel failing a drug test are liable to be discharged from the Defence Forces. COURSES In order to ensure that successful applicants will be competent to carry out the duties of higher rank to which they may be promoted, personnel will be required to undergo such courses as may be laid down from time to time. Personnel may be required to undergo special courses of training, which will be undertaken subject to the provisions of Defence Forces Regulations governing military education and training. Personnel will be required to subscribe to an undertaking that in the event of their leaving the Defence Forces within a specified time of completing such training, they will be required to refund the cost of the training to the Minister for Defence.
Commercial Development Officer
Vacancy Description Officer, Commercial Development (Business Events) LEVEL 4 Specified Purpose Contract, full-time *This specified purpose contract is to cover a maternity leave Closing Date: Wednesday 24th September 2025 at 3:00pm Salary: €57375 - €82048 per annum * *This role will be filled in line with Public Pay Policy at Point 1 of the relevant Salary Scale unless the successful candidate is appointed from an existing public sector role Blended work model with office locations of:
Commercial Development Officer
Vacancy Description Officer, Commercial Development (Business Events) LEVEL 4 Specified Purpose Contract, full-time *This specified purpose contract is to cover a maternity leave Closing Date: Wednesday 24th September 2025 at 3:00pm Salary: €57375 - €82048 per annum * *This role will be filled in line with Public Pay Policy at Point 1 of the relevant Salary Scale unless the successful candidate is appointed from an existing public sector role Blended work model with office locations of:
Commercial Development Officer
Vacancy Description Officer, Commercial Development (Business Events) LEVEL 4 Specified Purpose Contract, full-time *This specified purpose contract is to cover a maternity leave Closing Date: Wednesday 24th September 2025 at 3:00pm Salary: €57375 - €82048 per annum * *This role will be filled in line with Public Pay Policy at Point 1 of the relevant Salary Scale unless the successful candidate is appointed from an existing public sector role Blended work model with office locations of:
Temporary Facility Caretaker
QUALIFICATIONS CHARACTER Candidates shall be of good character. HEALTH Candidates shall be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. EDUCATION, TRAINING, EXPERIENCE, ETC. Candidates must, on the closing date for receipt of application forms for the post: a) Have a good standard of general education to enable the duties of the post to be performed to the satisfaction of the Local Authority. b) Be computer literate with a working knowledge of e-mail, Word, Excel, financial systems, etc. c) Have experience in dealing with the public. d) Hold a current clean full driving licence (minimum Class B), details of which must be entered on the application form, and have satisfactory experience of driving. e) Have basic understanding of the operation of: • Biomass and Oil Fired Boilers • Hot and cold water circulation systems • PV Solar Panels • Air Handling Units • Generators and UPS Systems It is also desirable but not essential that candidates hold a current Safe Pass Card. Successful candidates will be required to have a valid Safe Pass Card prior to taking up duty. CITIZENSHIP 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. PERSON PROFILE DUTIES The duties of the post are to give to the local authority: (a) such other local authorities or bodies for which the Chief Executive, for the purposes of the City and County Management Acts, is Chief Executive, and (b) to any other local authority or body with which an agreement has been made by the local authority or by any of the authorities or bodies mentioned in sub-paragraph (a) of this paragraph, under the direction and supervision of the appropriate Director of Services or any other officer designated by him/her, such services as may be required by any local authority or body herein before mentioned in the exercise and performance of any of its powers, functions and duties. The duties of the Facility Caretaker will include, but are not limited to, the following: (a) Opening, closing and securing of the building and associated monitoring of premises. (b) Daily checking and monitoring of electronic systems including Building Management System, Window Masters System, Access Control System, Philips Lighting System, CCTV, Fire Alarm Panels, Intruder Alarm Indicator and such additional systems that may be designated, including the taking of any appropriate remedial action that may be required. (c) Physical check (walk-through) of the building including the basement area. (d) Periodic monitoring and/or testing of alarms, health and safety equipment, generators, machinery, etc. together with the maintenance of associated records as may be required. (e) Responding to alarm calls (fire alarms, disabled toilets, equipment alarms, etc.) both during and outside normal working hours, including a specific designated role in relation to evacuation procedures. (f) Daily collection and delivery of external post from/to An Post, Whitemills, Wexford. (g) Sorting and delivery of post (both internal and external) to the Customer Service Desk each morning and evening. Unidentifiable post to be delivered to the Customer Service Unit. (h) Collecting the post from Reception desks each evening and franking of same. (i) Three times per week, delivery/collection of post to/from Fire Station, Archivist and Wexford Depot together with such other premises as may be designated. (j) Provide assistance as required in the street area e.g. direct and assist customers and visitors to the premises. (k) Meet and brief official visitors (e.g. Trainers, Contractors) including issuing and return of appropriate access cards, provision of basic safety information regarding Emergency Exits, fire drills, evacuation and any other relevant information. (l) A supervisory role, under the direction of the Facilities Manager, in relation to overseeing of cleaning staff, including arrangement of adequate cleaning supplies, drawing the cleaner’s attention to, and checking of, areas which may require particular attention outside of the routine cleaning schedule. (m) Ensuring that the Street is litter free. (n) Emergency cleaning e.g. spills, blockages, etc. as required. (o) Waste collection and disposal (including confidential waste) within the premises. (p) Collection and delivery of stationery and utilities to the printers and/or individual pods. (q) Assisting with incoming deliveries as may be required. (r) Daily collection of confidential shredding from each Block/Section and removal to secure storage area in the basement. Facilitate secure removal of same to Mobile Shredding Truck during its monthly visits. (s) Servicing of Meeting Rooms. (t) Flags and Ceremonial Events and other in-house events as may be required, including those occurring outside of normal working hours. Such events may include exhibitions, civic receptions, etc. (u) General maintenance duties e.g. minor repairs, replacing light bulbs, moving furniture, maintaining enclosed courtyards and roof areas adjacent to canteen, etc. (v) Management of car park and parking therein as may be required. (w) Cleaning of litter from the external areas including the car parks e.g. litter picking, emptying of waste bins, ash trays, etc. (x) Ground maintenance including grass cutting, salting/gritting, maintaining of pedestrian access. It is envisaged that these duties will be, where possible, scheduled in advance to ensure wearing of appropriate clothing, etc. (y) Such other duties as may be assigned from time to time. Holders of the post may be assigned to work in all appropriate areas in the course of their employment. CONDITIONS OF SERVICE Tenure The post is whole-time, temporary and pensionable. Persons who become pensionable employees of a Local Authority who are liable to pay the Class A rate of PRSI contribution will be required in respect of their superannuation to contribute to the Local Authority at the rate of 1.5% of their pensionable remuneration plus 3.5% of net pensionable remuneration (i.e. 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). All persons who become pensionable employees of a Local Authority will be required in respect of the Local Government (Spouses and Children’s Contributory Pension) Scheme to contribute to the Local Authority at the rate of 1.5% of their net pensionable remuneration (i.e. 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) in accordance with the terms of the Scheme. For new entrants under the Single Public Service Pension Scheme effective from 01/01/2013, superannuation contributions are 3.5% of net pensionable remuneration and 3% of pensionable remuneration. Probation Where a person who is not already a permanent employee of Wexford County Council is appointed, the following provisions shall apply: (a) There shall be a period after such appointment takes effect during which such person shall hold such employment on probation. (b) Such period shall be 6 months, but the Chief Executive may, at his discretion, extend such period. (c) Such person shall cease to hold such employment at the end of the period of probation, unless during such period, the Chief Executive has certified that the service of such person is satisfactory. Weekly Remuneration (at 1st August, 2025) €834.90 - €842.42 - €849.80 - €857.80 - €865.80 - €873.93 - €881.89 - €889.37 - €896.84 - €901.81. The rate of remuneration may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government pay policy. A person who becomes a pensionable employee of a local authority will be required in respect of his/her Superannuation to contribute to the Local Authority at the rate of 6.5% of his/her weekly rate of wages. Working Hours Working hours will be based on a 39-hour, 5-day week basis with overtime, as required by the workload, and will be subject to the provisions of the Organisation of Working Time Act, 1997. The core working hours shall be within the times of 8.00 a.m. to 6.30 p.m., Monday to Friday, subject to review from time to time. Lunch break is 30 minutes duration and must be taken on a staggered basis so as to ensure that cover is always available. The Council reserves the right to amend the days/hours of work having due regard to the provisions of the Organisation of Working Time Act, 1997. Work Base The Facility Caretaker/Porter will be based initially in Wexford County Council, Carricklawn, Wexford. The Council reserves the right to assign the successful candidate to any premises in use by the Council now or in the future. Changes in location of employment will not result in payment of disturbance money or other compensation. The person appointed will be entitled to paid sick leave, in accordance with the Council’s policy on sick leave for employees. Annual Leave will be 25 days per annum, or pro rata for shorter periods of employment, and will be taken following consultation and agreement with the appropriate supervisor. The employment will be subject to the provisions of such regulations as may be made from time to time by the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage. The person appointed must hold a current full driving licence (minimum Class B). In the case where transport is provided by the Council, a diary shall be submitted as required, showing all travelling done. The person appointed shall work under the general direction of the appropriate Director of Services, or his/her appointed representative. The person appointed will use new technology, as required.
Logistics inbound Specialist
Woodie's is the market-leading DIY, Home& Garden retailer in Ireland with 35 stores nationwide and an online presence. We are proud to be listed as one of the Top 75 Best Workplaces in Europe by Great Places to Work and an official Best Workplace for Women for the past three years! We are also recognised by the Irish Centre for Diversity & Inclusion as an accredited Investor in Diversity We are currently recruiting for a Supply Chain Inbound Specialist to join our Supply Chain. Our ideal candidate: * Is an effective team member with a minimum 2 years’ experience in a similar role. Retail would be an advantage but not a requirement. * Has a superb understanding of the latest logistics trends, methodologies, forecasting and planning processes. * Operates through the lens of our customers at all times, helping to ensure that we have the right products in the right place at the right time. * Balances the fast-paced nature of our business with outstanding attention to detail * Takes a collaborative approach to work, whilst balancing multiple internal & external partners, priorities, and goals with ease * Is a great communicator, who is curious and inventive in their approach to identifying solutions. * Values efficiency and continuous improvement * Has experience working with freight forwarding or third-party logistics providers to deliver an operational and cost-efficient service. * Is proficient in Microsoft Office 365 with expertise in Excel & Power-BI * Is proficient in Business Central or similar ERP system Key Responsibilities * Support the efficiency of day-to-day operational tasks within the supply chain team. * Collaborate closely with other departments and partners to improve operational performance and deliver excellent internal customer service. * Assist in resolving any internal or external issues relating to logistics. * Monitor, collect and report on data on current operations, including inbound, stock management and outbound deliveries. * Gather data on each step within the supply chain, using it to recommend changes to reduce cost. * Support with on-going projects to continuously improve commercial systems & processes. * Any other duties that may be required at the request of your line Manager. The Specifics CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Internal Communications Specialist
The Internal Communications Specialist will be instrumental in delivering colleague communications. This role focuses on supporting store managers and colleagues through clear, consistent, and impactful messaging. The ideal candidate will have a passion for retail communications, employee engagement, and delivering creative solutions. Key Responsibilities: Content Development: Create compelling and informative content for various internal channels. Trading Pack Management: Oversee the creation and distribution of trading packs to stores, ensuring that all information is accurate, timely, and effectively communicated to store managers and colleagues. Digital Engagement: Leverage digital tools and platforms, such as Workvivo, to facilitate interactive and engaging communication with store managers and colleagues. Employee Engagement: Design initiatives that promote a positive workplace culture and encourage collaboration and feedback among employees. Message Consistency: Ensure all communications are consistent with the company's voice and values, maintaining clarity and coherence across all channels. Feedback and Improvement: Gather feedback from employees to continuously improve communication strategies and address any concerns or suggestions. Collaboration: Work closely with HR, commercial, leadership, and wider operational teams to align communication efforts with business objectives and support change management initiatives. The Ideal Candidate: ExperienceinRetail: Proven experience working in a retail environment, with a strong understanding of store operations and the needs of retail colleagues. DigitalProficiency: Highly skilled in using digital communication tools to deliver engaging and effective communications. Passionate about Communications: Demonstrates a strong enthusiasm for internal communications and employee engagement, with a commitment to fostering a positive workplace culture. Innovative Thinker: Continuously seeks new and creative ways to enhance communication for effective engagement. Collaborative Team Player: Works effectively across teams and departments, building strong relationships and promoting a culture of collaboration and inclusivity. Detail-Oriented: Exhibits strong organisational skills and attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and consistency in all communications. Proactive Problem Solver: Takes initiative to address challenges and drive improvements, with a focus on enhancing the employee experience. CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Catering Assistant
Beechfield Care Group are currently looking to recruit a Catering Assistant at Woodlands House Nursing Home, Dillons Land, Trim Road, Navan, C15 V585 . We are a long-established Nursing Home Group based in Dublin, Carlow, Meath, Westmeath and Kildare. Our mission is to provide the best standard of quality care to our residents. Our philosophy places the care of the resident at the heart of the nursing home. About Woodlands Woodlands House was built in 1917 in the Georgian style and originally served the needs of the local Church of Ireland clergy as a rectory for the Canon. The building has run as a Nursing Home since the early 1980s. At Woodlands House we believe in respecting the privacy of our residents while catering for their specific needs. This underpins our core philosophy of caring for each resident as a unique individual. About the Role The role requires the holder to be continuously vigilant towards the dignity, comfort, and safety of residents in the nursing home. Role Responsibilities
Healthcare Assistants
Beechfield Care Group are currently seeking to recruit a full-time permanent Healthcare Assistant to assume responsibility for the care of residents at Beech Park Nursing Home, Dunmurry, Co. Kildare . Candidates should have legal eligibility to be employed in Ireland/EU. We are not in a position to sponsor work permits for this vacancy. We are a long-established Nursing Home Group based in Dublin, Carlow, Meath, Westmeath & Kildare. Our mission is to provide the best standard of quality care to our residents. Our philosophy places the care of the resident at the heart of the nursing home. About Beech Park Nursing Home Beech Park overlooks Kildare town and the Curragh in a peaceful rural setting. Our home provides person-centred care (PCC), where staff actively listen and observe so they can adapt to each resident’s needs, regardless of cognitive abilities. We promise that your loved ones will be our loved ones too. We are proud of the amazing people living and working here, who are truly dedicated to their work. About the Role The Healthcare Assistant is a key member of the multi-disciplinary team responsible for the care of our residents. The HCA helps, supports, and provides personal care required to maximise the independence and wellbeing of our residents, including looking after their physical, emotional, and cultural needs. Role Responsibilities
