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About This Role Role Purpose Reporting to the Head of Organisation Development, you will play a central role in bringing our People Strategy, Athrú, to life - particularly across culture, wellbeing, and leadership. This is a hands-on, delivery-focused role with real scope to shape how people experience working in Coimisiún na Meán. You will design and deliver initiatives that strengthen connection, embed our values, and support a healthy, inclusive and high-performing culture. You will work closely with colleagues across the People & OD team and partner with our Internal Communications function to translate strategy into engaging, accessible and meaningful experiences for staff. We are looking for someone who is curious, proactive and comfortable using a range of tools and approaches - from facilitated sessions to digital platforms - to scale impact across a growing and evolving organisation. What makes this role distinctive: •Opportunity to shape culture in a rapidly growing organisation •Visible impact across wellbeing, engagement and organisational effectiveness •Scope to experiment with new approaches to communication, engagement and learning •Collaboration across People, Internal Comms and senior stakeholders About the Team/Division The POD team is made up of three sub-teams: OD, Talent Acquisition, and People Operations. It includes a Director, three Assistant Directors, five Higher Executive Officers, four Executive Officers, and one Clerical Officer. The team sits within the Corporate Services Division alongside Governance, Finance & Procurement, Change & Business Improvement, International Affairs, and the Commission Secretariat. Key Responsibilities •Lead the development and delivery of wellbeing initiatives that support employee resilience, engagement and performance. •Design and implement culture and values initiatives that are practical, visible and embedded in day-to-day work. •Partner with Internal Communications to create clear, engaging and impactful communications—using a range of formats (e.g. storytelling, digital content, campaigns). •Support and enhance employee voice mechanisms (forums, networks, engagement activities) to ensure meaningful participation and feedback. •Develop and evolve approaches to employee recognition that align with organisational values. •Design and facilitate OD interventions (e.g. team development, workshops, change initiatives) to strengthen collaboration and effectiveness. •Use digital tools and platforms to scale OD, culture and engagement initiatives across a hybrid workforce. •Support the evaluation of OD and L&D initiatives, including gathering insights and using data to assess impact and inform continuous improvement. •Contribute to building OD capability within the organisation through practical tools, guidance and support. •Line manage and support the development of the OD Officer. The above is intended as a guide to the general range of duties and is intended to be neither definitive nor restrictive and is subject to review. About You Experience, Skills, Knowledge & Qualifications Essential Criteria •Experience in a HR, OD, L&D or related role, with exposure to culture, engagement, wellbeing or organisational initiatives. •A recognised qualification (Level 7 or higher) in a relevant discipline. •Strong communication skills, with the ability to translate ideas into clear, engaging messages for different audiences. •Experience delivering projects or initiatives from concept through to implementation. •Ability to work on your own initiative, showing curiosity, adaptability and a willingness to try new approaches. •Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities effectively. •An interest in culture, wellbeing and employee experience, and how these contribute to organisational performance •Confidence working with digital tools (e.g. collaboration platforms, content creation tools, survey tools) to enhance and scale initiatives •An ability to create engaging content or “tell the story” of initiatives in a way that connects with people •Curiosity about data and insights, using feedback, metrics or evaluation to understand impact and improve outcomes Desirable Criteria •Experience in HR, OD, L&D within the public or civil service. •Membership of CIPD or L&DI. •A postgraduate qualification in a relevant area. •Experience supporting or evaluating learning and development initiatives. Key Information Benefits, Package & Pay •This position is offered on a Permanent basis. •Full time, 35 hrs per week •Annual Leave: 29 days per annum •The role will be a hybrid role combining home and office working.Our current hybrid policy is 2 days in the office. •Our office is located at One Shelbourne Buildings, Shelbourne Road, Dublin 4, D04 NP20. •For a full list of benefits see our website here . •This position is graded at the Higher Executive Officer scale . •Successful candidates will be appointed on the first point of the scale. Application Process If you are interested in applying for this position, please submit: •A CV (max 2 pages) and a Cover letter/personal statement (max 1 page) outlining why you believe your skills, experience and values meet the requirements of the position. •Appointment to this role is subject to the candidate's eligibility to work in Ireland. All positions require candidates to live in the Republic of Ireland or Northern Ireland. •Candidates who engage in canvassing will be disqualified and excluded from the processLate applications or applications not received through the correct channel, as indicated above, will not be considered.For queries related to the application or selection process related to this role, please contact cnam@cpl.ie Please review our Privacy Statement Privacy Statement - Coimisiún na Meán before making an application.
Youth & Community Engagement Worker, City
POSITION SUMMARY: The role of the Youth and Community Engagement Worker cuts across several aspects of Jigsaw’s work at local Service level including youth voice and engagement and youth mental health promotion in community and education settings. The role involves delivering a range of youth mental health promotion activities for young people, parents/guardians and those who work and volunteer with young people in settings where they live, learn, work and play. It also focuses on supporting Jigsaw’s youth advocates to participate and have their voice heard in the local Jigsaw Service and to influence decision-making across the organisation. Please note : This is a full time, fixed term contract (12 months) based in our Dublin City Service. We intend to establish a regional talent panel for the Leinster area following this recruitment process. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: Youth voice and engagement:
Counter Assistant
Join the O’Sullivan’s Pharmacy Team in Wilton! Full-Time, Permanent Over-the-Counter Assistant Are you friendly, customer‑focused, and passionate about helping people feel their best? O’Sullivan’s Pharmacy is now recruiting a full-time, permanent OTC Assistant to join our welcoming Wilton team in Cork. This is a fantastic opportunity to build a rewarding career in a busy, community‑focused pharmacy where no two days are the same. What We Offer If you enjoy helping people, love a varied workday, and want to be part of a supportive community pharmacy team, we’d love to hear from you. Application Deadline: Monday, 25th May, 2026
Organisational Development Officer
To assist the Organisational Manager in enhancing organisational performance through workforce planning initiatives, learning and development interventions, talent development, and employee engagement and wellbeing to enhance the Council’s culture and branding and imbed PRIDE values and behaviour. Please note
Executive Engineer
Duties The duties may include but are not limited to: • Carry out of engineering and ancillary duties as assigned and provide support to senior personnel. • Supervision and contract administration of service and work contracts. • Supervision of Assistant / Graduate Engineers. • Preparation and management of programmes and budgets. • Identifying opportunities for improvements or achievements of efficiencies in service delivery. • Have responsibility in the management of outdoor operational crews. • Maintaining and proactively developing a culture of Health and Safety in the workplace. • Ensuring compliance with Health and Safety legislation and regulations. • Ensuring works are implemented in compliance with all relevant legislation and regulations including planning and procurement requirements. • Coordinate the design and preparation of contract documents, tendering, drafting recommendations on appointment of successful service providers and contractors. • Dealing efficiently, effectively and professionally at all times with residents, businesses, community groups, elected members, Local Authorities and Government Departments. • Liaising with and responding to other Local Authorities, Government Departments and statutory agencies where required. • Compiling, preparing and presenting reports as necessary to a variety of stakeholders. • Deputising for the Senior Executive Engineer or other senior grade when required. • Undertaking any other duties of a similar level and responsibility, as may be required or assigned, from time to time. Qualifications and Requirements of the Post Character Each candidate must be of good character. Health Each candidate must 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. Each candidate must, on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms: (a) (i) Hold at least an ordinary bachelors degree (level 7 or higher on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ)) in Engineering, OR, (ii) Hold an ordinary bachelors degree (level 7 or higher on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ)) and a post graduate masters degree (level 9 in the NFQ) in Engineering; OR, (iii) Hold a masters degree (level 9 on the National Framework of Qualifications) in Engineering attained after completing an integrated masters level programme of at least 4 years duration and which is accredited at CEng level by Engineers Ireland or an equivalent accreditation body internationally; (b) have at least five years satisfactory relevant engineering experience and (c) possess a high standard of technical training and experience (d) Have a satisfactory knowledge of public service organization or the ability to acquire such knowledge. Driving Licence The duties of the Local Authority Engineer at every grade invariably requires travel to various and remote locations within the County as well as to meetings with other Local Authorities and State bodies outside of the County. For this reason, it is essential that the candidate for this post holds a Full, Category B, Irish Driving Licence. Fulfilling the minimum eligibility requirements for this post should not be taken as indicating that those qualifications would be acceptable for more senior engineering posts. When determining if a candidate’s qualifications can be deemed to be a Level 8 degree in Engineering, accredited at CEng or CEng with FL level by Engineers Ireland, the following criteria will be considered: • Where candidates have achieved their degree in other jurisdictions, the level of the qualification will be determined using the NARIC Ireland Foreign Qualification database. • Candidates with qualifications from other jurisdictions will also be required to demonstrate at application stage, that their qualifications meet the standard of CEng or CEng with FL level as accredited by Engineers Ireland, by providing evidence that the course has been assessed and accredited by an appropriate body or under a relevant Accord. Certain Level 8 degrees are accredited by Engineers Ireland as AEng rather than CEng or CEng with FL. These degrees are not considered equivalent to the standard set out above. • Where a degree has not yet been accredited by Engineers Ireland, enquiries will be made to the University and Engineers Ireland to determine whether or not the degree meets the standard required. *A level 7 degree will be assessed on the basis that the period of study undertaken should be equivalent to at least 180 ECTS (European Credit Transfer Accumulation System) credits. *** Qualifications from outside this jurisdiction 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. Failure to do so will deem your application inadmissible. *** The onus is on the candidate to ensure that the correct documentation is provided to support their application form. Particulars of Employment The employment is whole-time, permanent 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 dependant or qualified children). Persons who become pensionable employees of a local authority who are liable to pay the 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. 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 pensionable remuneration in accordance with the terms of the Scheme. Probation Where persons who are not already employees of a Local Authority are employed, the following provisions shall apply: (a) there shall be a period after such employment take effect during which such persons shall hold such employment on probation, (b) such period shall be one year, but the Chief Executive may at his or her discretion extend such period, (c) such persons shall cease to hold employment at the end of the period of probation unless during such period the Chief Executive has certified that the service of such persons is satisfactory. Salary €60,255 – €62,447 – €64,640 – €66,837 – €69,032 – €71,226 – €73,423 – €75,606 – €77,813 – €80,001 – LSI1 €82,523 – LSI2 €83,758 Persons who are not serving local authority employees will be based on the minimum of the scale. Holders of the post shall pay to the local authority any fees or other monies (other than their inclusive salary) payable to or received by them by virtue of their post or in respect of any services which they are required by or under any enactment to perform. Health For the purpose of satisfying the requirement as to health it will be necessary for successful candidates, before they are employed, to undergo a medical examination by a qualified medical practitioner to be nominated by the Local Authority. Retirement Age The retirement age is 70 years. 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. The Selection Process Fingal County Council reserves the right to shortlist applications, if required. This is not to suggest that any candidate may be unsuitable or incapable of undertaking the duties of the post advertised, but rather that there may be candidates who have demonstrated that they are better qualified and/or have more relevant experience. The number of persons to be invited, in these circumstances, to interview shall be determined by the local authority from time to time, having regard to the likely number of vacancies to be filled. Step 1: Initial Screening In the first instance, all applications received by the latest date/time for receipt of completed applications are screened for eligibility in accordance with the qualifications for the post as set out in this booklet and declared by the Minister for the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage under Section 160 of the Local Government Act 2001. Step 2: Shortlisting Each candidate’s application may be assessed against pre-determined criteria based on the requirements of the position as outlined in this booklet. It is the sole responsibility of the applicant to provide a detailed and accurate account of their qualifications and/or experience in their application form and to outline the relevance of their experience in the examples provided. Step 3: Interview Candidates who are successful in the shortlisting process will be invited to attend for interview(s). Fingal County Council will endeavor to give sufficient notice of the interview to shortlisted candidates. Thereafter, it is the responsibility of the candidate to make themselves available on the date/time selected. Candidates who do not attend for interview will be deemed to have withdrawn their application from the competition. Expenses incurred by candidates in attending for interview, will be at the candidates own expense. An independent interview board will be established by the Senior Executive Officer, People Services, or other designated officer, to assess the candidates shortlisted for interview. The interview board will generally comprise of a Chairperson and two other members, who will have expert knowledge in the relevant field. The objective of the interview board is to identify candidates who best meet the objective criteria and competencies required for the position and to place them in order of merit. Candidates who are successful in the interview will be qualified in order of merit for appointment and placed on a panel. It should be noted that placement on a panel may not necessarily lead to a job offer. The selection process is not concluded until such time as references have been sought and clearance checks, i.e. Garda vetting, occupational health, verification of education qualifications, etc, have been carried out to the satisfaction of the Council. 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Assistant Engineer
Duties The duties may include but are not limited to: • Carrying out of engineering and ancillary duties as assigned and provide support to senior personnel. • Supervision and contract administration of service and work contracts. • Assist in the preparation and management of programmes and budgets. • Identifying opportunities for improvements or achievements of efficiencies in service delivery. • Have responsibility in the management of outdoor operational crews. • Maintaining and proactively developing a culture of Health and Safety in the workplace. • Ensuring compliance with Health and Safety legislation and regulations. • Ensuring works are implemented in compliance with all relevant legislation and regulations including planning and procurement requirements. • Aid in the designing and preparation of contract documents, tendering, drafting recommendations on appointment of successful service providers and contractors. • Dealing efficiently, effectively and professionally at all times with residents, businesses, community groups, elected members, Local Authorities and Government Departments. • Liaising with and responding to other Local Authorities, Government Departments and statutory agencies where required. • Compiling, preparing and presenting reports as necessary to a variety of stakeholders. • Deputising for the Executive Engineer or other senior grade when required. • Undertaking any other duties of a similar level and responsibility, as may be required or assigned, from time to time. Qualifications and Requirements of the Post Character Each candidate must be of good character. Health Each candidate must 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. Each candidate must, on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms: (a) (i) Hold at least an ordinary bachelors degree (level 7 or higher on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ)) in Engineering, OR, (ii) Hold an ordinary bachelors degree (level 7 or higher on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ)) and a post graduate masters degree (level 9 in the NFQ) in Engineering; OR, (iii) Hold a masters degree (level 9 on the National Framework of Qualifications) in Engineering attained after completing an integrated masters level programme of at least 4 years duration and which is accredited at CEng level by Engineers Ireland or an equivalent accreditation body internationally; (b) have at least two years satisfactory relevant engineering experience and (c) possess a high standard of technical training and experience (d) Have a satisfactory knowledge of public service organization or the ability to acquire such knowledge. Driving Licence The duties of the Local Authority Engineer at every grade invariably requires travel to various and remote locations within the County as well as to meetings with other Local Authorities and State bodies outside of the County. For this reason, it is essential that the candidate for this post holds a Full, Category B, Irish Driving Licence. Fulfilling the minimum eligibility requirements for this post should not be taken as indicating that those qualifications would be acceptable for more senior engineering posts. When determining if a candidate’s qualifications can be deemed to be a Level 8 degree in Engineering, accredited at CEng or CEng with FL level by Engineers Ireland, the following criteria will be considered: • Where candidates have achieved their degree in other jurisdictions, the level of the qualification will be determined using the NARIC Ireland Foreign Qualification database. • Candidates with qualifications from other jurisdictions will also be required to demonstrate at application stage, that their qualifications meet the standard of CEng or CEng with FL level as accredited by Engineers Ireland, by providing evidence that the course has been assessed and accredited by an appropriate body or under a relevant Accord. Certain Level 8 degrees are accredited by Engineers Ireland as AEng rather than CEng or CEng with FL. These degrees are not considered equivalent to the standard set out above. • Where a degree has not yet been accredited by Engineers Ireland, enquiries will be made to the University and Engineers Ireland to determine whether or not the degree meets the standard required. *A level 7 degree will be assessed on the basis that the period of study undertaken should be equivalent to at least 180 ECTS (European Credit Transfer Accumulation System) credits. *** Qualifications from outside this jurisdiction 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. Failure to do so will deem your application inadmissible. *** The onus is on the candidate to ensure that the correct documentation is provided to support their application form. Benefits At Fingal County Council, we value our employees and want to support them to develop their careers. We offer flexible working arrangements, competitive salaries and pension benefits, a positive work environment, training and development opportunities, a defined career path in a supportive and inclusive culture and the opportunity to make a difference, along with the following benefits: ➢ Standard working day is 9-5 with Flexitime (up to 13 flexi days per year) ➢ Excellent Work/Life balance with Family Friendly Schemes such as Shorter Working Year and Worksharing ➢ Opportunities for promotion and career development ➢ Employee Assistance and Wellbeing Programme ➢ Pension Scheme ➢ Blended Working available - up to 2 days per week ➢ Ongoing training and higher educational support ➢ Cycle to Work Scheme Particulars of Employment The employment is whole-time, permanent 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 dependant or qualified children). Persons who become pensionable employees of a local authority who are liable to pay the 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. 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 pensionable remuneration in accordance with the terms of the Scheme. Probation Where persons who are not already employees of a Local Authority are employed, the following provisions shall apply: (a) there shall be a period after such employment take effect during which such persons shall hold such employment on probation, (b) such period shall be one year, but the Chief Executive may at his or her discretion extend such period, (c) such persons shall cease to hold employment at the end of the period of probation unless during such period the Chief Executive has certified that the service of such persons is satisfactory. Salary €47,770 – €50,438 – €52,425 – €54,487 – €56,600 – €58,748 – €60,915 – €63,083 – €65,250 – €67,421 – €69,603 – LSI1 €71,834 – LSI2 €74,068 Persons who are not serving local authority employees will be based on the minimum of the scale. Holders of the post shall pay to the local authority any fees or other monies (other than their inclusive salary) payable to or received by them by virtue of their post or in respect of any services which they are required by or under any enactment to perform. Health For the purpose of satisfying the requirement as to health it will be necessary for successful candidates, before they are employed, to undergo a medical examination by a qualified medical practitioner to be nominated by the Local Authority. Retirement Age The retirement age is 70 years. 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. The Selection Process Fingal County Council reserves the right to shortlist applications, if required. This is not to suggest that any candidate may be unsuitable or incapable of undertaking the duties of the post advertised, but rather that there may be candidates who have demonstrated that they are better qualified and/or have more relevant experience. The number of persons to be invited, in these circumstances, to interview shall be determined by the local authority from time to time, having regard to the likely number of vacancies to be filled. Step 1: Initial Screening In the first instance, all applications received by the latest date/time for receipt of completed applications are screened for eligibility in accordance with the qualifications for the post as set out in this booklet and declared by the Minister for the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage under Section 160 of the Local Government Act 2001. Step 2: Shortlisting Each candidate’s application may be assessed against pre-determined criteria based on the requirements of the position as outlined in this booklet. It is the sole responsibility of the applicant to provide a detailed and accurate account of their qualifications and/or experience in their application form and to outline the relevance of their experience in the examples provided. Step 3: Interview Candidates who are successful in the shortlisting process will be invited to attend for interview(s). Fingal County Council will endeavor to give sufficient notice of the interview to shortlisted candidates. Thereafter, it is the responsibility of the candidate to make themselves available on the date/time selected. Candidates who do not attend for interview will be deemed to have withdrawn their application from the competition. Expenses incurred by candidates in attending for interview, will be at the candidates own expense. An independent interview board will be established by the Senior Executive Officer, People Services, or other designated officer, to assess the candidates shortlisted for interview. The interview board will generally comprise of a Chairperson and two other members, who will have expert knowledge in the relevant field. The objective of the interview board is to identify candidates who best meet the objective criteria and competencies required for the position and to place them in order of merit. Candidates who are successful in the interview will be qualified in order of merit for appointment and placed on a panel. It should be noted that placement on a panel may not necessarily lead to a job offer. The selection process is not concluded until such time as references have been sought and clearance checks, i.e. Garda vetting, occupational health, verification of education qualifications, etc, have been carried out to the satisfaction of the Council. 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Irish Language Innovation Officer
About Fingal County Council Fingal is a highly attractive place to live, work, visit and do business. It comprises a geographical area of 450 sq.km stretching from Balbriggan in the north, to Blanchardstown in the west and to Howth in the east. The area is defined by the diversity of its landscape and settlement patterns with rural, urban and suburban locations all rolled into one county. There is 88kms of coastline, three large protected estuaries and salt marsh habitats and 13 major beaches. Fingal County Council is one of the county’s major local employers and currently employs approximately 1,600 staff. The Council is mandated to deliver a diverse range of functions and services which can be broadly described under the headings of the provision of physical and social infrastructure, housing, economic and tourism development, community development, recreation and amenity services and the management of the planning and environmental regulatory framework. The role of the County Council as provided for in law is to represent, lead and serve the communities of Fingal. The Role Gaeilge365 is a flagship initiative committed to mainstreaming the Irish language into public life in Dublin, aligning the Programme for Government commitment to expanding Irish-language innovation across local authorities. The fundamental aim of this project is to put an innovative approach in place to create more opportunities for the public to speak Irish through the services of Fingal County Council. Funded by the Department of Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht, the project is part of a regional programme in conjunction with Dublin City Council, South Dublin and Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Councils, thus encompassing the entire Dublin region. Fingal County Council is recruiting an Irish Language Innovation Officer (Senior Staff Officer Grade) to lead the delivery of the Gaeilge365 programme within Fingal. This role will play a key part in ensuring Fingal’s ambitious language strategy is implemented effectively at a local level while contributing to national best practice. The Irish Language Innovation Officer will focus on embedding Irish within the day-to-day operations of Fingal County Council, supporting staff development and delivering strategic initiatives that enhance opportunities for Dubliners to engage with the Irish language in their communities, workplaces and cultural life. The Irish Language Innovation Officer will work with the Gaeilge365 regional team across Dublin’s four local authorities. Applications for this role must be submitted in Irish. The interview for this post will be conducted through the Irish language. Duties The duties of the post of the Irish Language Innovation Officer include, but are not limited to: • Lead the delivery of Gaeilge365 within Fingal County Council, ensuring alignment with corporate strategies and the Gaeilge365 programme. • Develop a pipeline of language developments which drive quantifiable increases in the volume of opportunities to speak Irish across Dublin. • Develop public-facing campaigns and projects that engage staff members, partners and the wider community in language development. • Collaborate with external partners to build an ecosystem of language development across Dublin. • Represent Fingal County Council at national and international events promoting language development. • Contribute to strategic planning to position Dublin as a leader in bilingual public services. • Track programme outcomes and report on key performance indicators to internal and external stakeholders. • Evaluate project impact and develop strategies for continuous improvement. • Other duties which arise which align with the goals of the Gaeilge365 programme. These tasks which are indicative rather than exhaustive are carried out under general supervision. Persons appointed will be required to work in any location within the Fingal administrative area. Qualifications and Requirements of the Post CHARACTER Each candidate must 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 latest date of receipt of completed application forms have: (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 (ii) have obtained a comparable standard in an equivalent examination, or (iii) hold a third level qualification of at least degree standard AND (iv) have a high standard of both spoken and written Irish The ideal candidate shall have: • A third level degree (at least level 8 on the National Framework for Qualifications) or professional qualification in business, economics, politics, Irish language or a related discipline. • Two years’ work experience in a relevant field with strong innovation experience. • Have a strong understanding of the Irish language contexts across public, community and voluntary sectors, and the opportunities it presents. • Have experience in fostering leadership, at both community level and among staff members. • The ability to identify new opportunities and develop solutions for embedding Irish into public life, particularly in urban and diverse settings. • Experience in delivering pilot initiatives with ability to scale when successful and applying insights learned. • The ability to build and leverage partnerships across different sectors and demographics, and to drive engagement and unlock new resources for language development. • The ability to evaluate programme impacts using data and analytics to refine strategies, secure funding and prove return on investment for language development. Candidates may be shortlisted based on the ideals listed above. The Selection Process Fingal County Council reserves the right to shortlist applications, if required. This is not to suggest that any candidate may be unsuitable or incapable of undertaking the duties of the post advertised, but rather that there may be candidates who have demonstrated that they are better qualified and/or have more relevant experience. The number of persons to be invited, in these circumstances, to interview shall be determined by the local authority from time to time, having regard to the likely number of vacancies to be filled. Step 1: Initial Screening In the first instance, all applications received by the latest date/time for receipt of completed applications are screened for eligibility in accordance with the qualifications for the post as set out in this booklet and declared by the Minister for the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage under Section 160 of the Local Government Act 2001. Step 2: Shortlisting Each candidate’s application may be assessed against pre-determined criteria based on the requirements of the position as outlined in this booklet. It is the sole responsibility of the applicant to provide a detailed and accurate account of their qualifications and/or experience in their application form and to outline the relevance of their experience in the examples provided. Step 3: Interview Candidates who are successful in the shortlisting process will be invited to attend for interview(s). Fingal County Council will endeavor to give sufficient notice of the interview to shortlisted candidates. Thereafter, it is the responsibility of the candidate to make themselves available on the date/time selected. Candidates who do not attend for interview will be deemed to have withdrawn their application from the competition. Expenses incurred by candidates in attending for interview, will be at the candidates own expense. An independent interview board will be established by the Senior Executive Officer, People Services, or other designated officer, to assess the candidates shortlisted for interview. The interview board will generally comprise of a Chairperson and two other members, who will have expert knowledge in the relevant field. The objective of the interview board is to identify candidates who best meet the objective criteria and competencies required for the position and to place them in order of merit. Candidates who are successful in the interview will be qualified in order of merit for appointment to the post of Irish Language Innovation Officer and placed on a panel. It should be noted that placement on a panel may not necessarily lead to a job offer. The selection process is not concluded until such time as references have been sought and clearance checks, i.e. Garda vetting, occupational health, verification of education qualifications, etc, have been carried out to the satisfaction of the Council. Benefits At Fingal County Council, we value our employees and want to support them to develop their careers. We offer flexible working arrangements, competitive salaries and pension benefits, a positive work environment, training and development opportunities, a defined career path in a supportive and inclusive culture and the opportunity to make a difference, along with the following benefits: ➢ Standard working day is 9-5 ➢ Excellent Work/Life balance with Family Friendly Schemes such as Shorter Working Year and Worksharing ➢ Opportunities for promotion and career development ➢ Employee Assistance and Wellbeing Programme ➢ Pension Scheme ➢ Blended Working available - up to 2 days per week ➢ Ongoing training and higher educational support ➢ Cycle to Work Scheme Particulars of Employment The employment is whole time, permanent 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). Persons who become pensionable employees of a local authority who are liable to pay the 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. 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 pensionable remuneration in accordance with the terms of the Scheme. PROBATION (a) there shall be a period after such employment takes effect during which such persons shall hold such employment on probation, (b) such period shall be one year but the Chief Executive may at his or her discretion extend such period, (c) such persons shall cease to hold employment at the end of the period of probation unless during such period the Chief Executive has certified that the service of such persons is satisfactory. SALARY €57,895 – €59,276 – €60,960 – €64,126 – €66,017 – €68,367 LSI1 – €70,730 LSI2 per annum. Persons who are not serving local authority employees will be based on the minimum of the scale. Holders of the post shall pay to the local authority any fees or other monies (other than their inclusive salary) payable to or received by them by virtue of their post or in respect of any services which they are required by or under any enactment to perform. 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. HEALTH For the purpose of satisfying the requirement as to health it will be necessary for successful candidates, before they are employed, to undergo a medical examination by a qualified medical practitioner to be nominated by the Local Authority. RETIREMENT AGE The retirement age is 70 years. RECRUITMENT The local authority shall require a person to whom employment is offered to take up such employment within a period of not more than 6 weeks and if he or she fails to take up the employment within such period or such longer period as the local authority in its absolute discretion may determine, the local authority shall not employ the person. CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE
Temporary Administrator
MM is a global leader in consumer packaging. The Group provides packaging solutions for cartonboard and folding cartons with an attractive offer in kraft papers, uncoated fine papers, leaflets and labels. MM promotes sustainable development through innovative, recyclable packaging and paper products. Our heart beats for talents - be one of them! We are looking for experienced Temporary Administrative Support for our site in Cork Your Role Our Offer This temporary position will help you gain additional hands‑on experience that can support your long‑term development goals. It provides a chance to build on your existing strengths while gaining experience in new administrative areas Join our dedicated team of passionate colleagues who like to get things done! We offer you a workplace in a stable, international company with long-term growth path. You can also look forward to interesting tasks with a team that is collaborative, passionate, result-focused and responsible.
Customer Assistant
Summary From our Head Office to the shop floor and everywhere in between our primary goal is to create and deliver a fantastic customer journey for everyone who shops at Lidl. Customer obsessed, high energy and love learning every day? If that sounds like you, earn €460+ per week as a Customer Assistant on our standard 30 hour contract.You’ll work across different shift times, on varied tasks and with different colleagues.What does a normal day* as a Customer Assistant look like? (*there’s no such thing as ‘normal’ in retail but we’ve tried our best!)As a Customer Assistant you are required to sell alcohol, therefore you must be 18 or over to work in our store. Shift Patterns: • Morning shift: Starting at 5am or 6am with your team, you’ll be getting our award-winning products fully stocked on the shop floor and our delicious bakery products ready for our customers to enjoy by opening time so they can Go Full Lidl! • Middle shift: Starting mid-morning or early afternoon, you’ll make sure our stores are spotlessly clean, well presented and our products remain fresh, all while helping customers with queries on the shop floor and working on tills to minimise till queues• Late shift: From your start time in the afternoon, you’ll make sure our customers experience is top class by serving them with a smile while on the tills, restocking missing items and getting the store ready for the next day What you'll do • Interacting with the customer in a pleasant, friendly and helpful manner• Ensuring stock loss controls are followed in all areas of the store • Maintaining store and external cleanliness and hygiene standards• Following freshness and rotation principles• Ensuring all waste is managed correctly• Assisting in the stock count process What you'll need • A can-do attitude and excellent customer service skills• The willingness to go the extra mile for our customers• To be responsible and reliable• To enjoy working in a fast-paced, varied environment• A good team player• Preferably, previous experience in a customer facing role but this is not essential provided you have the right attitude What you'll receive We offer a competitive and transparent salary system, that ensures pay equality across all positions at Lidl Year 1 • Basic Rate €15.40• €19.25 (Unsocial Hours) • €23.10 (Overtime/Sundays) • €30.80 (Bank Holiday) Year 2 • Basic Rate €16.20 • €20.25 (Unsocial Hours) • €24.30 (Overtime/Sundays) • €32.40 (Bank Holiday) Year 3 • Basic Rate €16.90 • €21.13 (Unsocial Hours) • €25.35 (Overtime/Sundays) • €33.80 (Bank Holiday) Year 4 • Basic Rate €17.90 • €22.38 (Unsocial Hours) • €26.85 (Overtime/Sundays) • €35.80 (Bank Holiday) Lidl is an equal opportunities employer. If you have any particular requirements, we will ensure any reasonable accommodations are implemented as part of the recruitment and selection process. We value diversity and inclusion in our workplace and want to ensure that all applicants have the same opportunity regardless of gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, age, disability, race, religious belief, political opinion or membership of the traveller community.
Music Development Officer
Mayo, Sligo, Leitrim Education and Training Board (MSLETB), as Lead Partner for Leitrim Local Music Education Partnership, seeks to employ a Music Development Officer to implement its plans for the provision of performance music education for children and young people in Co. Leitrim. We are seeking a skilled professional with significant experience in music development and/or music education or a relevant artistic field, who has a combination of initiative, rigour, excellent interpersonal and leadership skills and a passion for music. This position requires a hard-working and efficient individual with a demonstrable track record of achievement and delivering results. The ideal candidate will have a breadth of experience and understanding of performance music education across a range of ages, genres of music and contexts, and must have quantifiable and relevant management and financial experience in project planning/delivery and/or developmental initiatives. There is the potential, subject to qualifications and experience, and the needs of the role, for the Music Development Officer to be involved in the delivery of some programmes; however this is not mandatory. The role of Music Development Officer offers a unique opportunity for someone dynamic to join MSLETB at a time of exciting change in the music education landscape in Ireland. ESSENTIAL CRITERIA To qualify for appointment candidates must have: A professional qualification in music or music education and/or a relevant Level 7 qualification (e.g. music degree, arts management, business management, etc.) and/or a proven track record of at least three years’ experience in music development, music education management, or another relevant artistic field Experience of leading and developing musician/artistic and administrative teams Management experience in project planning and delivery and/or developmental initiatives Full current Driving Licence with access to own transport DESIRABLE CRITERIA Candidates should have: An excellent understanding of performance music education, music, arts and education policies and the local music/music education sector A track record of playing a key role in actively developing and sustaining strategic partnerships. An understanding of or experience in working in a large public sector organisation would be an advantage Management and administration experience, including strong financial and budget management Experience of preparing reports, statistical information, and meeting other reporting requirements Excellent communication skills, including written, verbal, and digital CORE COMPETENCIES REQUIRED: Leadership, Initiative and Managing Teams • Possess excellent leadership capability with the capacity to champion, energise, motivate and manage teams, deliver successful results and make things happen • Have a track record in delivering successful results in an arts-related field • Understand that the delivery of high-quality performance music education is the core business of Music Generation Leitrim and demonstrate the willingness and ability to lead and manage individuals and teams to achieve this Drive, Commitment and Delivery of Results • Be a highly-motivated and diligent individual, with a passion for and commitment to music education • Demonstrate the ability to use, and to manage others in using, a range of resources, supports and processes to ensure the effective and efficient running of the Music Generation Leitrim programme Leading Effective Partnerships and Networks • Demonstrate the capacity to foster positive strategic relationships, communicate effectively and create synergies with a variety of stakeholders • Be a strategic thinker with a high level of proficiency in planning and organisation and a natural capacity to manage a busy and varied role Managing and Developing Initiatives and Programmes • Demonstrate the skills to take on and respond to a broad and long-term view of the development needs of the Music Generation Leitrim programme • Have an entrepreneurial mind-set, with strong financial experience and an aptitude for the challenges of achieving success • Have a knowledge of developing practice in music education nationally and internationally, and a breadth of experience and understanding of performance music education across a range of ages, genres of music and contexts Self-Awareness / Self-Management • Have a high level of motivation and passion for this job, a strong understanding of the role, and a clear and convincing rationale for seeking the position • Be a reflective thinker, consistently review own performance and set self-challenging goals and targets JOB DESCRIPTION About Music Generation Leitrim Music Generation Leitrim is a performance music education programme in Co. Leitrim providing access to a range of vocal and instrumental music opportunities for children and young people in their local area. Initiated by Music Network, Music Generation is co-funded by U2, The Ireland Funds, the Department of Education and Youth and Local Music Education Partnerships (LMEPs). Locally, Music Generation Leitrim is supported and funded by MSLETB and Leitrim Co Council. Duties The Music Development Officer has overall responsibility for delivering the Music Generation Leitrim programme. Duties shall include, but are not limited to: Programme Development • Drive the artistic and developmental vision of Music Generation Leitrim and ensure that it is focused on delivering high-quality experiences and outcomes for children/young people • Generate participation among children/young people • Based on the Music Generation Leitrim 5-year plan, devise and deliver annual plans for Music Generation Leitrim Leading and Managing a team of Musician Educators • Participate in the engagement and recruitment of the Music Generation Leitrim team of musician educators • Lead, motivate and manage musician educators in the design, development and delivery of a range of performance music education programmes of high artistic and educational standards in response to local need and context • Plan and manage, on an ongoing basis, a range of professional development and training supports for these musician educators which supports and cultivates a community of learning Leading and Managing Administration Support • Line manage the Music Generation Administrator role • Establish and oversee effective data management systems such as student records, musician educator records, attendance, purchasing and spending procedures, and timetables Strategic Partnership Development • Build and develop strategic partnerships and close working relationships with a network of stakeholder agencies, organisations, groups and individuals within the public, private, community and voluntary sectors Public Awareness • Raise public awareness about Music Generation Leitrim through a variety of channels and media Finance and Compliance • Overall responsibility for budget management, including procurement • Identify and access additional sources of locally-generated matched funding • Financial and compliance reporting to MSLETB and the Music Generation National Development Office • Asset management • Ensure compliance with Child Protection regulations, including Garda Vetting Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting • Work closely with and report on a regular basis to Leitrim Local Music Education Partnership and Working Group • Monitor and evaluate progress and development on a continuous basis and ensure standards as set by Leitrim Local Music Education Partnership and the Music Generation National Development Office are being reached • Compile indicators and complete progress reports for Leitrim Local Music Education Partnership • Responsible for reporting on all aspects of the Music Generation Leitrim programme to the Music Generation National Development Office, including programme development and planning, strategic plan updates, budgeting and an annual workplan Participation in the National Programme of Music Generation • Work with the Music Generation National Development Office in developing Music Generation Leitrim • Actively participate in the Leadership Network (the professional learning network for Music Generation Development Officers nationally) • Work with Music Generation National Development Office on public awareness and advocacy initiatives Other Duties Undertake other duties at the direction of MSLETB, as required, to ensure the success of Music Generation Leitrim. Duties and responsibilities may evolve or change from time to time in accordance with the needs of the organisation. Garda Vetting Garda Vetting will be sought in accordance with the National Vetting Bureau Act, 2016 and there being no disclosure of convictions which MSLETB considers would render the candidate unsuitable to work with children/vulnerable adults. This process will commence prior to appointment. Driving Licence Candidates must hold a full current driving licence with access to own transportation. Terms & Conditions of Employment Tenure Specific Purpose whole-time contract until 28/05/2027 Hours of Work Attendance will be 35 hours per week, required during normal ETB office hours and at such other times as are necessary for the delivery of the Music Generation Leitrim Initial Location The role of Music Generation Leitrim Development Officer will be primarily based in Carrick-on-Shannon, Co. Leitrim. Mayo, Sligo and Leitrim Education and Training Board reserves the right to assign you to any other location or base that is under the control of Mayo, Sligo and Leitrim Education and Training Board, as the need arises. Any change in location or base by Mayo, Sligo and Leitrim Education and Training Board will not be deemed as redeployment as provided for under the Public Service Agreements Salary The current salary scale for the Music Development Officer post is – Rate from 01/02/2026 €57,896 €59,278 €60,960 €64,125 €66,016 €68,365* €70,731** IMPORTANT NOTICE RE: SALARY: As per DEY guidelines, new appointees who are entering this grade for the first time will start at the minimum point of the scale. Incremental credit may only apply, if, immediately prior to appointment, the appointee is already a serving Civil or Public Servant. Rate of remuneration may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government pay policy. Starting Salary is not subject to negotiation. Recruitment Selection shall be by means of a competition based on an interview conducted by or on behalf of MSLETB. Recruitment to posts within MSLETB is on the basis of merit as assessed at interview and supported by references A shortlisting process may be undertaken to identify candidates who most closely meet the criteria for the post Candidates invited for interview may be required to give a verbal presentation outlining their approach to the role of Music Development Officer and their ideas regarding further development of the Music Generation Leitrim programme The first interview may reduce the initial short list and remaining candidates may be invited for a subsequent interview Probation The successful candidate shall serve a probationary period in accordance with the terms set out in MSLETB’s Probationary Policy Annual Leave The annual leave allowance for the position of Music Generation Development Officer is 27 days per annum. This allowance is subject to the usual conditions regarding the granting of annual leave in MSLETB, is based on a five-day week and is exclusive of the usual public holidays.
