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The Competition Mayo County Council invites applications from suitably qualified persons who wish to be considered for inclusion on a panel from which future relevant vacancies for Administrative Officer (Grade VII) may be filled. Mayo County Council will, following the recruitment and interview process, form three separate panels of suitably qualified candidates to meet the requirements agreed nationally of the ratio of posts to be confined to the Local Authority Sector, Open and those confined to Mayo County Council Staff. Panel A – Confined to the Local Authority Sector This will comprise of successful candidates in order of merit serving in a Local Authority or Regional Assembly (where applicable). Panel B – Open This will comprise of all successful candidates in order of merit and may include candidates serving in a local authority, regional assembly and external applicants. Panel C – Confined to current employees of Mayo County Council This will comprise of successful candidates in order of merit who are currently working in Mayo County Council. 50% of posts filled will be confined to employees of the Local Authority Sector (Panel A), 30% will be filled by open recruitment (Panel B) and 20% will be confined to employees of Mayo County Council (Panel C). The Role The Administrative Officer is a middle management supervisory position in Mayo County Council and is assigned responsibility for the development, management, and day to day operations of one or more departments or services within the Council. The Administrative Officer is the primary point of contact and liaison with other sections in relation to service delivery for their area of responsibility. The Administrative Officer is also a contributor to the strategic and policy making decisions of the Council and will be expected to contribute to the development and implementation of forward-thinking strategies within the local authority and to work closely with senior management, elected representatives, external agencies, and relevant stakeholders in delivering services to the highest standard. The Administrative Officer may represent the Council on committees and at meetings and may be asked to report on progress in their respective section(s) at Council meetings, Municipal District meetings, Strategic Policy Committee meetings etc. The Administrative Officer is responsible for the efficient management, direction, and deployment of resources for the department or service to which they are assigned and will generally work as part of a multi-disciplinary team within one of the Council’s Directorates to deliver a broad and diverse range of services. These may include planning, economic and enterprise development, community and social development, housing, recreation, amenity and cultural services, environmental services, transportation and infrastructure, and emergency services. Qualifications 1. Character Candidates shall be of good character. 2. Health Candidates shall be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. 3. Education, Training, Experience Each Candidate must, on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms: (i) a) Have obtained at least Grade D (or a Pass), in Higher or Ordinary Level, in five subjects (or four subjects if Irish is included) from the approved list of subjects in the Department of Education Established Leaving Certificate Examination or Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme including Irish and/or English and one of the following: Mathematics, Accounting, Business Organisation or Economics, and b) Have obtained at least Grade C (or Honours) in Higher Level (or Honours) papers in three subjects in that examination (or two subjects if Irish and/or one of the following is included: Mathematics, Accounting, Business Organisation or Economics) or Have obtained a comparable standard in an equivalent examination, or Hold a third level qualification of at least degree standard and, (iv) Have satisfactory experience in administrative procedures, including adequate practical experience in work of an executive nature, office organization and control of staff. (Confined Competition (Panels A and C only) (a) To be a serving employee in a Local Authority or Regional Assembly and have at least two years’ satisfactory experience in a post of Clerical Officer or an analogous post, and (b) Have satisfactory experience in administrative procedures, including adequate practical experience in work of an executive nature, office organization and control of staff. In the event that an offer of employment is made, the candidate will be required to submit all relevant Educational Qualifications to meet the requirements above. Non-Irish Qualifications must be accompanied by a determination from Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) to establish their comparability against the Irish National Framework of Qualifications, overseas qualifications must also be accompanied by a translation document. 4. 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. Particulars of the Post 1. Position A panel will be formed from qualified candidates from which permanent and temporary appointments may be made . This is a pensionable whole-time position on the basis of a 35-hour 5-day week. 2. Salary The salary shall be fully inclusive and shall be as determined from time to time. The holder of the position shall pay to the Local Authority any fees or other monies (other than inclusive salary) payable to or received by such holder by virtue of the position or in respect of services, which are required by or under any enactment to perform. SALARY SCALE: €60,011, €61,480, €63,194, €64,914, €66,634, €68,170, €69,745, €71,269, €72,790, €75,395 , LSI I (after 3 years satisfactory service at maximum), LSI II, €78,015 (after 6 years satisfactory service at maximum). The starting pay for new entrants will be at the minimum of the scale and the rate of remuneration may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government pay policy. 3. Duties The duties of the post are to give to the local authority, and a) such other local authorities or bodies for which the Chief Executive, for the purposes of the Local Government Acts 2001 and 2014, 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 subparagraph (a) of this paragraph under the general direction and supervision of the Chief Executive or such other employee as the Chief Executive may from time to time determine, such appropriate services of an executive, administrative or management nature as may be required by any local authority or body hereinbefore mentioned in the exercise and performance of any of its powers, functions and duties to exercise such powers, functions and duties as may be delegated to him / her by the Chief Executive from time to time, including the duty of servicing all committees that may be established by any such local authority or body. The post holder will, if required, act for an employee of a higher level if qualified to do so. The following are among the principal duties envisaged: a) To be responsible for the management and administration of one or more sections or departments within the Council, including the management of staff and the planning and prioritising of work programmes. b) To implement the strategic and policy decisions of the Council by ensuring that work programmes within their area of responsibility are implemented to deliver on the Council’s corporate and operational plans. c) To develop and maintain productive working relationships with all external agencies, bodies, elected representatives, committee members and other stakeholders including providing information and assistance when required. d) To communicate and liaise effectively with employees, managers in other sections, senior managers, customers and elected representatives and other stakeholders in relation to operational matters for their section(s). e) To research, analyse and communicate information on specific issues and policies as appropriate, including compiling, preparing, and presenting reports, presentations, correspondence, etc. f) To represent the local authority on committees and at meetings and to report on progress in his or her respective section or department as required. g) To provide support and administrative assistance in the delivery of projects as required. h) To be responsible for the day-to-day financial management of capital and operational expenditure in the department or section, including preparation of budgets and maximising funding opportunities where appropriate. i) To identify opportunities for improvements in the service delivery, value for money and other efficiencies within the relevant areas of responsibility and to use performance indicators effectively as appropriate. j) To communicate, implement and manage change management initiatives within the relevant area of responsibility. k) To manage and supervise employees in supporting roles, including assigning duties and workload, providing on-going support, handling day to day issues and identifying training and development requirements as appropriate. l) To ensure that department or section operations are complying with all Council policies, procedures, practices, and standards and in compliance with the principles of good governance, legislative requirements and Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government circulars and guidance. m) To assist in the understanding and interpretation of the Council’s policies and procedures to employees in their area of responsibility and to customers and other stakeholders as appropriate. n) To participate in corporate management activities and responsibilities appropriate to the grade. o) To comply with Health and Safety legislative requirements, policies and procedures and safe systems of work. p) To deputise for the line manager or equivalent as required. q) To undertake any other duties of a similar level and responsibility, as may be required or assigned from time to time. The above 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 him/her from time to time and to contribute to the development of the post while in office. 4. Competencies Candidates for the post must demonstrate that they have competency and skills in the following areas. Application forms should include two practical examples which demonstrates these competencies. Interviews will be competency based and marks will be awarded under these skills sets. Strategic Management & Change · A clear understanding of Health and Safety Policy and Procedures. 5. Residence Holders of the position shall reside in the district in which his/her duties are to be performed or within a reasonable distance thereof. 6. Annual Leave Annual leave entitlement is 30 days per year. 7. Travel Mayo County Council reserves the right to provide a vehicle to enable you to carry out your duties. The provision of a vehicle will be at the discretion of the Chief Executive. 8. Shortlisting Normally the number of applications received for a position exceeds that required to fill existing and future vacancies to the position. While candidates may meet the eligibility requirements of the competition, if the numbers applying for the position are such that it would not be practical to interview everyone, Mayo County Council may decide that a number only will be called to interview. A shortlisting process will apply whereby a group of applicants will be selected for interview who, based on an examination of the documents provided by each applicant, appear to be the most suitable for the position. This is not to suggest that other candidates are necessarily unsuitable or incapable of undertaking the job, rather that there are some candidates who are, prima facie, better qualified and/or have more relevant experience. In the event of a shortlisting exercise being employed, the shortlisting process can take the form of:- · Shortlisting of candidates on the basis of information contained in their application form (It is therefore in the interests of each candidate to provide a detailed and accurate account of his/her qualifications/ experience on the application form). · Other written, oral or practical tests appropriate to the position. · Preliminary interviews to reduce the number of candidates to a more manageable number for the final Interview Board or · Preliminary interviews to determine qualified candidates, after which a selected number of the qualified candidates are called back for final interview. 9. Right to Information and Review Mayo County Council is committed to offering meaningful feedback to candidates who request it, and to dealing with such requests in a timely and efficient manner, in accordance with Mayo County Council Interview and Selection Review Procedure. Please see our website for full details of procedure www.mayo.ie/careers/current-vacancies . 10.Appointmen t Candidates whose names are on a panel and who satisfy the Local Authority that they possess the qualifications declared for the position and that they are otherwise suitable for employment may within the life of the panel be employed as relevant vacancies arise. The life of the panel will be one year from the date of its establishment. The local authority shall require a person to whom an appointment is offered to take up such appointment within a period of not more than one month and if he/she fails to take up the appointment within such period or such longer period as the local authority in its absolute discretion may determine, the local authority shall not appoint him/her. 11.References and documentary evidence Each candidate will be required to submit as references the names and addresses of two responsible persons to whom they are well known but not related. Candidates will be required to submit documentary evidence to the Local Authority in support of their application. 12.Superannuation As an employee of Mayo County Council, you will be assessed in terms of which Pension Scheme is applicable to you. You will become a member and contribute to the relevant scheme as outlined below: 1) Persons who become pensionable employees of a local authority under the Single Public Service Pension Scheme will be required in respect of their superannuation to contribute 3.5% of net pensionable remuneration and 3% of pensionable remuneration. 2) Persons who become pensionable employees of a local authority under the Local Government (superannuation) (consolidation) scheme, 1998 and who are liable to pay 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 State Pension Contributory payable at the maximum rate to a person with no adult dependant or qualified children). 3) Persons who become pensionable employees of a local authority under the Local Government (superannuation) (consolidation) scheme, 1998 and who are liable to pay class D rate of PRSI contribution will be required in respect of their superannuation to contribute to the local authority at the rate of 5% of their pensionable remuneration. Persons who become pensionable employees of a local authority under the Local Government (superannuation) (consolidation) scheme, 1998 may be required to contribute to the Dependants Pension Scheme. In order, to qualify for a pension, they must have served a minimum of two years (24 months) employment in an approved public body. 13.Retirement Age CLASS A PRSI Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012: The compulsory retirement age for new entrants as defined by the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012 is 70 years. Minimum pension age of 66 years, rising to 67 years and 68 years in line with State Pension age changes, is applicable. Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, 2004: There is no mandatory retirement age for ‘New Entrants’ (from 1st April, 2004 and before January 2013) to the Public service as defined in the Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, 2004. The minimum age at which a person may retire is 65. As a ‘New Entrant’ to the public service, under the terms of this legislation, new entrants will not be required to retire on grounds of age. Anyone who is not a New Entrant to the public service, as defined in the Public Service Superannuation (miscellaneous provisions) Act 2004, who has joined before 1st April 2004, is subject to a compulsory retirement age of 70 as per CLS2/2019 but can retire from 60 years of age. CLASS D PRSI Minimum retirement age will be 60 years with compulsory retirement age of 70 years. 14.Base Assignment of base shall be at the absolute discretion of Mayo County Council.
Retail Assistant
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Retail Assistant
Salary: €13.90 per hour, 25% colleague discount, 30-days annual leave pro rata THE JOB Are you passionate about customer service? Keen to build a Career with the largest UK Health and Wellness Retailer? Then look no further… Our Retail Assistants are the central point of our customer contact and paramount in our business's success, you'll act as a health and wellness ambassador whilst maintaining high store standards and delivering world class customer service. You'll complete our industry-leading retail operational training to become Qualified to Advise across our vast range of products, you can also specialise in areas of interest to you such as sport, nutrition, and beauty. Our products often fly off the shelves but sometimes they need a helping hand, we sometimes offer colleague incentives around key items to encourage promotion. THE PERSON As an entry level role, we don't require prior retail experience whilst advantageous we just ask that you have: We're passionate about helping every colleague thrive across all dimensions of wellbeing, and we're committed to having a diverse and inclusive workplace. In line with our EPIC values (Expertise, Pioneering, Inclusive, Caring), we embrace and actively celebrate all our colleagues unique and varying experiences, backgrounds, identities, and cultures - I am me, we are H&B. Wellness begins with you, start your journey today. THE COMPANY At Holland & Barrett (H&B) we want to empower everyone to live healthier, happier lives. With over 150 years of experience in the industry, we are an internationally trusted brand and the largest health & wellness retailer in Europe. Our ambition is to become the world's most trusted wellness partner, chosen by over 100 million people globally. Vacancies may close once sufficient applications are received, please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
Retail Assistant
Salary: €13.90 per hour, 25% colleague discount, 30-days annual leave pro rata THE JOB Are you passionate about customer service? Keen to build a Career with the largest UK Health and Wellness Retailer? Then look no further… Our Retail Assistants are the central point of our customer contact and paramount in our business's success, you'll act as a health and wellness ambassador whilst maintaining high store standards and delivering world class customer service. You'll complete our industry-leading retail operational training to become Qualified to Advise across our vast range of products, you can also specialise in areas of interest to you such as sport, nutrition, and beauty. Our products often fly off the shelves but sometimes they need a helping hand, we sometimes offer colleague incentives around key items to encourage promotion. THE PERSON As an entry level role, we don't require prior retail experience whilst advantageous we just ask that you have: We're passionate about helping every colleague thrive across all dimensions of wellbeing, and we're committed to having a diverse and inclusive workplace. In line with our EPIC values (Expertise, Pioneering, Inclusive, Caring), we embrace and actively celebrate all our colleagues unique and varying experiences, backgrounds, identities, and cultures - I am me, we are H&B. Wellness begins with you, start your journey today.
Assistant Manager
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Climate Action Officer
Salary: €57,375 - €82,048 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: Selection Process Shortlisting will be based on applications and the selection process may involve two competency based interviews. A panel of successful candidates may be formed following the selection process. Fáilte Ireland is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace which values and benefits from the diversity of the workforce. We encourage you to reach out to us directly at recruitment@failteireland.ie should you require assistance or reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process.
Climate Action Officer
Salary: €57,375 - €82,048 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: Selection Process Shortlisting will be based on applications and the selection process may involve two competency based interviews. A panel of successful candidates may be formed following the selection process. Fáilte Ireland is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace which values and benefits from the diversity of the workforce. We encourage you to reach out to us directly at recruitment@failteireland.ie should you require assistance or reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process.
Climate Action Officer
Salary: €57,375 - €82,048 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: Selection Process Shortlisting will be based on applications and the selection process may involve two competency based interviews. A panel of successful candidates may be formed following the selection process. Fáilte Ireland is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace which values and benefits from the diversity of the workforce. We encourage you to reach out to us directly at recruitment@failteireland.ie should you require assistance or reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process.
Junior National Account Manager
Ireland is home to Bulmers, the best loved Irish cider in the world. We grow the apples there and make the cider in the heart of Clonmel, Co. Tipperary where our own orchards are the pride of the town. Our Bulmers cider is a fabric brand in Ireland, the number one by far and our teams in Ireland are proud to manufacture, market, distribute and sell to thousands of customers, with teams right across Ireland and offices in major cities like Dublin, Clonmel and Cork. About the Role You will manage a key portfolio for Bulmers Ireland driving new business within your customer base but also showing excellence in account management of existing business. Your focus will be on agreeing business plans to drive maximum exposure for our portfolio and enhancing profit for C&C Group, whilst aligning to your customers’ strategy. Key Duties
Truck Driver
C&C Group plc is a premium drinks company which owns, manufactures, markets and distributes a unique portfolio of beer and cider brands in its home markets and across the globe. You probably know us best from brands like Bulmers, Magners and Tennent’s. We are looking for a Truck Driver to join our Distribution team in our Dublin Depot to perform several multi-drop deliveries to our customers, paid at €18.50 per hour. This role is based on 32 hours per week. About the role You'll be responsible for delivering our products to our customers daily on a multi drop delivery model. Sounds Interesting? Send us a CV that demonstrates your experience and we’ll aim to get back to you ASAP! About us Operating through the Matthew Clark, Bibendum, Tennent’s and Bulmers Ireland brands, the Group has a market leading range, scale and reach including an intimate understanding of the markets it serves. Together we grow, brew, manufacture, market, and deliver some of the world’s favourite drinks. From grass to glass, and everything in between. C&C Group plc is a premium drinks company which owns, manufactures, markets, and distributes a unique portfolio of beer and cider brands in its home markets and across the globe. C&C Group’s portfolio of owned/exclusive brands include: Bulmers, the leading Irish cider brand; Tennent’s, the leading Scottish beer brand; Magners the premium international cider brand; as well as a range of fast-growing, premium and craft ciders and beers, such as Heverlee, Menabrea, Five Lamps and Orchard Pig. We seek to champion and embed sustainability in everything that we do at C&C. While delivering joy to customers, we always shine a light on people and the planet. We have a clear ESG vision delivering to a better world. We respect, support, and develop all our people to be their best, with a focus on results by creating a culture of winning together. We also recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to delivering on our mission. Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply. Please let us know if you require accommodations during the interview process. C&C Group (and inclusive companies) do not accept unsolicited CV’s from recruiters or employment agencies in response to any of our roles – we will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee relating to unsolicited CVs including those submitted to hiring managers. C&C Group explicitly reserves the right to hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency.
