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Remuneration The Salary scale for the post is: Grade VIII The Salary scale for the post (as at 01/08/2025) is: €82,258 - €82,997 - €86,243 - €89,502 - €92,736 - €95,983 - €99,213 New appointees to any grade start at the minimum point of the scale. Incremental credit will be applied for recognised relevant service in Ireland and abroad (Department of Health Circular 2/2011). Incremental credit is normally granted on appointment, in respect of previous experience in the Civil Service, Local Authorities, Health Service and other Public Service Bodies and Statutory Agencies. Location of Post Technology & Transformation currently have a number of offices throughout Ireland and it is expected that the successful candidate will work from one of these locations. The line manager is open to engagement in respect of flexibility around location subject to reaching agreement on a minimum level of availability to attend meetings in other nationwide locations as appropriate to carry out the functions of the post and in line with the HSE’s Blended Working Policy. · Dr. Steevens’ Hospital, Dublin Ospidéal Dr Steevens’, Baile Átha Cliath · Bective Street, Kells, Meath Sráid Bheigthí, Ceanannas, Co na Mí · Feehily’s Business Centre, Duck Street, Sligo Ionad Gnó Uí Fhithcheallaigh, Sráid na Lachan, Sligeach · Aras Slainte Chluainin, Manorhamilton, Leitrim Aras Slainte Chluainín, Manorhamilton, Leitrim · Áras Sláinte, Wilton Road, Cork Áras Sláinte, Bóthar Wilton, Corcaigh · Dublin Road, Lacken, Kilkenny Bóthar Bhaile Átha Cliath, Cill Chainnigh · Merlin Park Hospital, Galway Ospidéal Pháirc Mheirlinne, Gaillimh · 98 Henry Street, Limerick 98 Sráid Anraí, Luimneach · Scott Building Midlands Regional Hospital, Arden Road, Tullamore, Offaly Ospidéal Réigiúnach Lár na Tíre, Tulach Mhor, Uíbh Fhailí · Southgate Shopping Centre, Colpe Cross, Drogheda, Meath Ionad Siopadoireachta Southgate, Crois Cholpa, Droichead Átha, Co. na Mí · University Hospital Kerry, Tralee, Kerry Ospidéal Ollscoile Ciarraí, Trá Lí, Ciarraí · Hale Street, Ardee, Louth Shráid Héil, Bhaile Átha Fhirdhia, Có Lú There are currently 3 permanent whole-time vacancies available. A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign for Business Change and Insights Manager, Community Connect Programme from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration may be filled. Reporting Relationship The Business Change and Insights Manager will report to the relevant Programme Manager for the specific areas of responsibility allocated, along with oversight and management across the breadth of the Programme as required. Key Working Relationships The post holder will engage extensively with the established project team including specialists in a variety of fields internal and external to the team, along with providers external to the HSE. These will include: · Discipline, Operational and Senior Management leads across the 6 Health Regions · Access and Integration · Technology & Transformation · Digital Health Clinical Office · National Clinical and Integrated Care Programmes · Planning and Performance · National Communications · Staffing Representative Organisations · Programme Management colleagues across different services · Identified super-users during system configuration and roll-out · The system vendor implementation team Purpose of the Post The post holder(s) will have a lead role in supporting Community Services across the areas of Business Change Management, Communications and National and Regional Reporting in the preparation for, rollout and implementation of the Community Connect programme along with ensuring the benefits of the clinical management system are realised post implementation. The post holder(s) will be responsible for: · Ensuring a coordinated approach to the development and implementation of the Community Connect programme across all six Health Regions and the relevant functions at HSE Centre. · Provide expert input into range of HSE Community Connect workstreams by providing subject matter expertise across one or more of the following areas of Business Change Management, Communications and National and Regional Reporting · Represent the Programme Director for Community Connect at senior meetings involving key decision makers on the Community Connect Program. · Assess and anticipate barriers to successful implementation of Community Connect within Community Services and identify mitigations for same in conjunction with key stakeholders. Principal Duties and Responsibilities The role includes the following duties and responsibilities: Project/Programme Management · Lead and collaborate with key stakeholders across Community Services, HSE Centre and HSE Technology and Transformation to ensure readiness of the Community Service landscape for implementation of Clinical Management System. · Implement robust project management methodologies and processes to enable successful project performance and delivery · Engage with external stakeholders such as Department of Health and the Mental Health Commission as required · Chair relevant project teams as required and oversee the work of any sub-groups to the Project Team · Manage the progress and completion of SCS-CMS tasks and activities. · Ensure approval and acceptance of project deliverables to agreed quality standards. · Ensure the appropriate level of governance is in place, is maintained and is adhered to throughout the project lifecycle. · Manage all aspects of project delivery through the full lifecycle from initiation to closure, including identification and management of risks, assumptions, issues and dependencies. · Map and plan the management of dependencies and liaise with other Project Managers to ensure that dependencies are effectively managed. · Oversee change management activities within the programme, ensuring that impacts to people, processes and systems are identified, assessed and addressed through structured plans that support stakeholder engagement, communications, training, and sustainable adoption of programme outcomes. Project Reporting & Data Analysis · Track and report on project progress to the relevant regional or national groups as required on the progress and status of the assigned projects. This includes producing project documents, reports and presentations to a high standard to meet the needs of diverse stakeholders. · Undertake complex analysis of data, including key performance indicators and other management information such as staff and service user sensitive information, evaluate the results and complete reports. Benefit Management · Drive Benefit realisation across the programme by aligning project deliverables with strategic business objectives and ensuring measurable value is delivered to stakeholders. · Establish and manage benefit tracking frameworks, integrating performance metrics to monitor progress, validate outcomes, and support continuous improvement throughout the program lifecycle Leadership, Team Development and Resourcing · Coordinate and lead the project team in a complex healthcare environment with significant change management challenges. · Demonstrate and build project management and change management capacity within the project team. · Manage the project teams’ development and identify areas for training and further skills development as required. · Engage in the HSE performance achievement process in conjunction with your Line Manager and staff as appropriate. · Liaise with HR and Procurement as necessary to ensure resources are acquired and utilised in line with all relevant policies and regulations. · Manage and report on the project budget and adhere to the requirements of HSE National Financial Regulations as appropriate. · Ensure all other resources necessary to the success of the project are identified and appropriately managed. Communications / Stakeholder Management · Ensure that highly effective communication mechanisms and processes are in place to manage, motivate and influence multiple project stakeholders. Strategic Vision and Healthcare Insights · Provide knowledge, experience and insight of Irish and international health care and policy systems to look strategically at challenges and issues that may arise. · Support other Projects to deliver on the National Strategy as required General · Deputise on Behalf of Programme Managers as and when required · Carry out any other duties as appropriate to the post as required by the Programme Manager · Demonstrate pro-active commitment to all communications with internal and external stakeholders · Have a good understanding of the HSE Incident Management Framework and HSE Integrated Risk Policy as relevant. · Effectively discharge the day to day operations, including compliance with HSE Financial regulations and all HSE policies and procedures. · Ensure accurate attention to detail and consistent adherence to procedures and current standards within area of responsibility. · Maintain own knowledge of relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and practices to perform the role effectively and to ensure standards are met by own team. · Have a working knowledge of the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) Standards as they apply to the role for example, Standards for Healthcare, National Standards for the Prevention and Control of Healthcare Associated Infections, Hygiene Standards etc. and comply with associated HSE protocols for implementing and maintaining these standards as appropriate to the role. · To support, promote and actively participate in sustainable energy, water and waste initiatives to create a more sustainable, low carbon and efficient health service The above Job Specification is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties involved and consequently, the post holder may be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post which may be assigned to them from time to time and to contribute to the development of the post while in office. Eligibility Criteria Qualifications and/ or experience Applicants must, at the latest date of application, clearly demonstrate, all of the criteria listed below as relevant to the role: · Significant experience at a senior level working with key stakeholders across Community Service environment as relevant to this role. · Significant experience of developing and delivering service developments in community and integrated health and social care services. · Experience in project management and delivery of projects, in a fast paced environment at a senior level across the following areas, as relevant to the role: o Delivery of Project/Programme including appropriate governance and controls o Communications management and delivery o Stakeholder Management o Data analysis o Change Management o Risk, issue & dependency management o Benefits management · Experience of managing and developing a project team, driving and enabling significant change including a strong track record of delivering ICT enabled change projects, as relevant to the role Candidates must possess the requisite knowledge and ability, including a high standard of suitability, for the proper discharge of the office. Health A candidate for and any person holding the office must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to the office and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. Character Each candidate for and any person holding the office must be of good character. Age Age restrictions shall only apply to a candidate where he/she is not classified as a new entrant (within the meaning of the Public Service Superannuation Act, 2004). A candidate who is not classified as a new entrant must be under 68 years of age on the first day of the month in which the latest date for receiving completed application forms for the office occurs. Other requirements specific to the post · Access to appropriate transport to fulfil the requirements of the role · Flexibility in relation to working hours to fulfil the requirements of the role Additional eligibility requirements Citizenship Requirements Eligible candidates must be: (i) EEA, Swiss, or British citizens OR (ii) Non-European Economic Area citizens with permission to reside and work in the State Read Appendix 2 of the Additional Campaign Information for further information on accepted Stamps for Non-EEA citizens resident in the State, including those with refugee status. To qualify candidates must be eligible by the closing date of the campaign. Skills, competencies and/or knowledge Professional Knowledge & Experience Demonstrates: · Demonstrate knowledge of community health services, in particular the clinical and operational environment and accountability structures in the HSE. · Demonstrate knowledge of Digital Health and its applications in community services. · Demonstrate evidence of service monitoring/evaluation. · Demonstrate effective senior programme management skills. · Knowledge of HSE Reform Policies and Programmes with a particular understanding of how this will impact Community Services · Ability to support, supervise, develop and empower staff in changing work practises in a challenging environment within existing resources · Champions measurement on delivery of results and is willing to take personal responsibility to initiate activities and drive objectives through to a conclusion · Motivation and an innovative approach to the job within a changing working environment Commitment to a Quality Service Demonstrates: · An ability to pay close and accurate attention to detail in personal work and to create a culture where high standards are valued and respected · A client user and customer focus in the delivery of services · Places strong emphasis on achieving high standards of excellence · A core belief in and passion for the sustainable delivery of high-quality user focused services · An ability to cope with competing demands without a diminution in performance
Manufacturing Supervisor
Job Overview Norbrook laboratories are now seeking to recruit Manufacturing Supervisors who are responsible for managing a team of people in all aspects of manufacturing in order to produce products complying with all aspects of the Norbrook Quality and Environmental Health and Safety systems. This role will improve the performance of the Production department providing supervision and support. Applicants who have applied for this position in the past 6 months need not reapply. Essential Criteria:
Community Organiser
Community Organiser (PEACE PLUS) Ards and North Down Borough Council, Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council, and parts of Belfast Fixed term 35 months Full-Time (37 Hours) Salary Scale: £33,558 - £37,334 Job Reference: COPP/9411/0925 Choice is seeking to appoint a Community Organiser, this person will fully participate in and contribute to the Common Ground project towards supporting stronger, safer and more stable communities through the promotion of understanding, mutual respect and community participation. Essential criteria: If you have any disability which prevents you from completing the online application form, please contact me to discuss what further assistance you require. Please see attached job description and person specification for full details. Completed application forms should be returned by 5.00 pm on Monday 6th October 2025. If you have not been contacted further in writing on or before Monday 27th October 2025 you will not have been short-listed for interview. If shortlisted you will be sent an email inviting you for interview, please check the email address you have provided on the application and also your junk mail folder. “Choice Housing Ireland Limited is an Equal Opportunities Employer”.
Youth Housing Worker
Are you passionate about helping young people and could you support them as they transition into adulthood and learn to live by themselves? MACS provides 24/7 supported housing for young people aged between 16 and 21, who are leaving care, or who may be homeless. Young people can live with us for up to 2 years before moving into the community. Youth Housing Workers provide an accessible point of contact at night and weekends to promote the protection and safeguarding of young people living at MACS and help them to build skills and confidence to maintain their own homes. To apply you will need: 6 months’ experience (paid or voluntary) of supporting people in a caring role AND A full-current driving license with access to a car, insured for business use. If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you! Join a supportive team where you can make a real difference in young people’s lives. Posts Available: Belfast - Full Time, Permanent x 4 Lisburn – Full Time, Permanent x 5 Downpatrick – Full Time, Permanent x 4 Newry – Full Time, Permanent x 1 PLEASE NOTE: These roles are predominantly Waking Night shifts. Please see attached Job Description and Person specification for essential skills and knowledge required for the post and click apply to submit your CV. Salary: £23,715 per annum Benefits : MACS Pension contribution of 4% of salary; up to 24 shifts annual leave; enhanced paid leave for Sick, Maternity and Carers leave; paid training days per year; Flexible and remote working options available. Closing Date: Wednesday 8th October 2025 See attached Recruitment Guidance notes and Why Work For MACS for more information or email hr@macsni.org if you have any further queries. CVs submitted must demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria required for the post. We are currently recruiting for multiple roles across various locations. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis as they are received. We strongly encourage early applications, as the advert may close once positions in each location have been successfully filled. MACS is committed to equality of opportunity and to selection on merit and all offers of employment are subject to an Access NI Disclosure Check.
Chef De Partie
Buffalo Brands Ltd T/A Buffalo Boy, Main street, Carrick on Shannon, Leitrim require Chef De Partie for their popular restaurant. Each chef must have at least two years, min experience in preparing & cooking quality cuisine and must be hardworking & capable of producing high quality foods. Minimum 2years’ experience Salary: €34,000 per annum, 39 Hrs p/w CV to Sean at buffaloboysteakhouse@gmail.com
General Operative
Summary A Key Role in Delivering Quality Food Products to the World Additional Benefits Discounted or Free Food The Role Sofina Foods is currently seeking reliable, motivated General Operatives to join our team at our Tullamore site. As a General Operative, you’ll play a vital part in our production process—supporting the delivery of high-quality meat products to customers across the globe.Whether you’re packing, preparing, or ensuring hygiene standards are met, this role is essential to the smooth and efficient running of our operations. It’s also a great entry point into a company that values its people and provides real opportunities for development. Hours of Work: 12-hour shifts, 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM, on a two-week rotating schedule:
Material Handler
Hours of work : 40 Hours Monday to Friday, 8AM – 5PM Reporting to Production Supervisor, you will work as part a team to handle materials in a safe and efficient manner at our site in Carrickmacross. You will be responsible for creating a seamless flow of materials to and from Production, Paint and Assembly. Main Duties & Responsibilities:
Material Call Off Coordinator
Purpose To ensure that the necessary materials are available at the right time, in the right place, and quantity to meet production schedules. Key Responsibilities / Measures of Success Leadership • Safety is a condition. Behave in a safe manner while on site. People • Communicate effectively with key internal stakeholders; Planning, Operations, Engineering, Central Materials team, Technical, OPEX, R&D, etc. on risks, issues, and key changes required to deliver optimised customer service at the lowest cost. Excellent Results Desirable • Plan and order all site material orders and deliveries to meet production plan and schedule requirements using the site Materials Requisition Planner (MRP) and SAP. • Schedule deliveries & manage stock levels at third-party logistics partners. Essential • Optimise material delivery schedules in line with stock holding policies to improve business performance across the balanced scorecard. • Build strong relationships with the site Operations team. Utilise these relationships to solve problems quickly & effectively. • Build strong relationships with the Noon and Central Procurement teams. Utilise these relationships to solve problems quickly & effectively. • Identify & support delivery of site material Profit Improvement Projects (PIPs) with the central Procurement team. Standard Work & Problem Solving • Maintain master performance data sets for all suppliers, materials, lead times, stock holding rules, minimum order quantities, within the site Materials Requisition Planner (MRP). • Maintain material Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and use data analysis to make problems visible, quantifiable, and to guide decisions. • Ensure that all delivery queries, financial or otherwise, are dealt with in the agreed timescales. Skills & Knowledge • Experience in a FMCG Industry, ideally in a material management role. • Understanding of OPEX and its use in optimising production schedules. • Experience in material call off with an in-depth understanding of material requisition planning systems and their optimisation. • Strong communication skills and the ability to influence multiple levels of the site. • Strong analytical & problem-solving skills. Desirable • Advanced Excel capability • Working knowledge of SAP & Innova or similar manufacturing systems. • Degree in Manufacture / Engineering / Science or another appropriate discipline. Behaviours • Listens to others and builds trust among colleagues. • Disciplined and decisive, does not get distracted away from priorities. • Courageous, able to speak up even if it feels uncomfortable to do so and ask for help when an impasse is reached. • Takes ownership for solving material risks & issues. • Available to support issues from other functions, especially manufacturing. • Collaborative and dynamic when problem solving. • Continuously looks to simplify what materials are ordered, how materials are ordered, delivered & stored. • Live our values to an exemplary level.
Junior Company Secretary
Who We Are UHY FDW is a leading Top 20 audit and accountancy, advisory and taxation practice in the Northeast of Ireland and a member of the global accountancy network UHY, ranked in the Top 20 networks worldwide. UHY FDW has evolved significantly over the past decade to become one of the most modern and cutting-edge firms in today’s market. It has a significant market share and presence across the north-east which is attributed to its exceptionally talented workforce, strategic planning and adoption of new technologies & methodologies to now be labelled a trendsetter within the sector. We pride ourselves on being people-focused, and we understand the importance of attracting and retaining the highest calibre individuals. Our team of 7 directors and 80 staff deliver a first-class service across 4 offices to a diverse range of clients, locally, nationally and internationally. We are committed to our purpose “Achieve a Better Future Together” and are excited to expand our team with individuals who will help us in fulfilling our purpose. The Role The successful candidate will support the Company Secretarial Team in a junior capacity in respect of the provision of company secretarial and corporate governance advisory services to a range of clients. This role would be suitable for an ambitious and motivated professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment in a hands on role. We are specifically looking for energetic professionals who possess the following: Our Values Our firm and entire team are committed to our purpose “Achieve a Better Future Together,” and we have aligned our core values to support us all in achieving this. Our core values are: Integrity, Teamwork, Respect, Be Engaged & Be Passionate.
Administrative Officer (Grade VII)
THE COMPETITION Laois County Council is inviting applications from suitably qualified candidates with relevant experience for the position of Administrative Officer (Grade VII). Recruitment arrangements to this grade will now be on the following basis: The Council will form three (3) separate panels of suitably qualified candidates to meet the requirements for posts confined to the local authority sector, open and those confined to Laois County Council staff, from which future relevant vacancies may be filled including that of Healthy Ireland Coordinator. Suitably qualified persons are invited to apply for the following panel(s): - For the purposes of the above, the sector Panel A is comprehended to include all local authorities and the three (3) Regional Assemblies only. Staff who are not existing employees of local authorities or regional assemblies are not eligible to apply for the competition confined to the sector (Panel A) or to the local authority (Panel C). Eligibility criteria for all three panels are set out under Qualifications below. THE ROLE The Administrative Officer is a middle management supervisory position in Laois 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. Laois County Council is also the employer for all staff at the MyPay Shared Services Centre, responsible for the delivery of a payroll and superannuation service to multiple local authorities nationwide. THE 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 an efficient service. Successful candidates will be required to undergo a medical examination carried out by the Council’s Occupational Medical advisor prior to appointment. On taking up appointment, the expense of the medical examination will be refunded to the candidate. 3. EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE ETC: Each candidate must, on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms: - Applicants to Panel B (Open) (i) (a) Have obtained at least Grade D (or a Pass), in Higher or Ordinary Level, in five (5) subjects (or four (4) 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 (3) subjects in that examination (or two (2) 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 satisfactory experience in administrative procedures, including adequate practical experience in work or an executive nature, office organisation and control of staff. Confined Competition (Panels A and C as appropriate) (v) (a) be a serving employee of a local authority or a regional assembly and have not less than two years’ satisfactory experience in a post of Clerical Officer or analogous post, and (b) have satisfactory experience in administrative procedures, including adequate practical experience in work of an executive nature, office organisation and control of staff. The Ideal Candidate Shall: · Have knowledge of the structure and functions of local government, of current local government issues, future trends and strategic direction of local government and an understanding of the role of Administrative Officer in this context; · Have an understanding of organisation policies and implementation of such policies, as applicable to a public body; · Have a strong sense of commitment to delivering quality public services and be willing to take on a challenge; · Be highly motivated and have excellent interpersonal and communications skills; · Have an ability to foster and maintain productive working relationships within the organisation and with relevant stakeholders externally; · Be capable of working in close co-operation with the elected Council, the Strategic Policy Committees and other Council Departments while being able to seek co-operation and consensus from a wide range of bodies and representative groups; · Be able to work within, and where necessary lead, multi-disciplined teams and have the ability to motivate, empower and encourage employees to achieve maximum performance; · Have the ability to plan and prioritise work effectively, to work under pressure to tight deadlines and to take a strategic approach in the formulation and delivery of key policy objectives; · Have a career record that demonstrates a high level of competence in the management of staff, including managing performance; · Demonstrate relevant administrative experience at a sufficiently high level; · Demonstrate experience of managing staff working under Service Level Agreements and to Key Performance Indicators. · Demonstrate experience utilising project management software (eg Microsoft Project, TeamWorks Projects) and utilizing business process mapping software (eg Microsoft Visio). · Have the ability to manage financial resources within a budgetary control framework; · Have good knowledge and awareness of Health and Safety Legislation and Regulations, the implications for the organisation and the employee, the role and duties of managers, and the application of safety management in the workplace; Key Duties: Details of Key Duties are outlined under ‘The Principal Terms and Conditions’ below. Competencies for the Post: Key Competencies for the post include the following and candidates will be expected to demonstrate sufficient evidence within their application form of competence under each of these. Please take particular note of these when completing the application form as any short-listing or interview processes will be based on the information provided by candidates: Management & Change · Ability to think and act strategically to ensure functional responsibility is properly aligned with corporate policies and strategies · Clear understanding of political reality and context of the local authority · Embeds good governance practices into day to day activities, practices and processes · Develops and maintains positive and productive professional relationships both internally and externally to the local authority · Effectively manages change, fosters a culture of creativity in employees and overcomes resistance to change. Delivering Results · Acts decisively and makes timely, informed and effective decisions · Pinpoints critical information and addresses issues logically · Develops operational and team plans having regard to corporate priorities, operational objectives and available resources · Establishes high quality service and customer care standards Allocates resources effectively to deliver on operational plans · Identifies and achieves efficiencies · Ensures compliance with legislation, regulation and procedure. Performance through People · Effectively manages performance of individuals and teams to achieve operational plan targets and objectives · Leads by example to motivate staff in the delivery of high quality outcomes and customer service · Develops staff potential · Manages underperformance or conflict · Understands effective communications at all levels within the organisation · Actively listen to others · Demonstrates high level of verbal and written communication skills · Ability to foster and maintain productive working relationships within the organisation and with relevant stakeholders externally. Personal Effectiveness · Initiative and creativity · Knowledge and Understanding of Local Government · Enthusiasm and positivity about the role · Resilience and Personal Well-Being · Personal Motivation · Understands the importance of corporate governance · Commitment to integrity and good public service value THE PRINCIPAL TERMS & CONDITIONS 1. PARTICULARS: The position is wholetime, permanent and pensionable. The Council reserves the right to, at any time, re-assign an employee to any department now or in the future 2. PROBATION: Where a person who is not already a permanent employee of this local authority is appointed, the following provisions shall apply: (a) There shall be a period after appointment takes effect, during which such a person shall hold the position on probation; (b) Such period shall be ten months but the Chief Executive may, at his/her discretion, extend such period; (c) Such a person shall cease to hold the position at the end of the period of probation, unless during this period the Chief Executive has certified that the service is satisfactory; (d) There will be ongoing assessments during the probationary period. Employment may be terminated by either party during probation or at the end of the probationary period on one week’s notice. 3. REMUNERATION: The salary shall be fully inclusive and shall be as determined from time to time. Holders of the office 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 office or in respect of services which they are required by or under any enactment to perform. The current annual pay-scale is: €60,011 minimum to €78,015 maximum LSI 2 (as per circular EL 07/2025). Holders of the post will be paid at the appropriate point on the salary scale in accordance with the relevant Department circular. In accordance with EL02/2011 starting pay for new entrants will be at the minimum of the scale. The rate of remuneration may be adjusted from time to time in line with government policy. 4. DUTIES: The duties of the office 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, 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 general direction and control of the Chief Executive or of such other officers as the Chief Executive may from time to time determine, such appropriate services of an executive, administrative or management nature as are required for the exercise and performance of any of its powers, duties and functions as may be delegated to him or her by the Chief Executive from time to time including the duty of servicing all committees that may be established by the local authority and such duties as may be required in relation to the area of any local authority. The holder of the office, will, if required, act for an officer of a higher level. The main duties and responsibilities of the role of Administrative Officer (Grade VII) include but are not limited to the following: - · Managing one or more sections or departments within the Council and implementing the strategic and policy making decisions of the local authority; · Ensuring that section or department work programmes are implemented to deliver on the Council’s strategies and objectives for the overall development of the County outlined in various corporate plans and strategies; · Identifying opportunities for improvements in the service delivery within the relevant area of responsibility and to use key performance indicators or other performance indicators effectively as appropriate; · Initiating, development and delivering relevant projects and work and evaluating their success relevant to various strategies and plans · Preparation of budgets and responsibility for the day to day financial management of capital and operational expenditure in the department or section, including maximising funding opportunities where appropriate and ensuring all available funding is availed of, drawn down and recouped within appropriate time frames; · Managing and supervising employees in supporting roles up to the position/grade of Senior Staff Officer (Grade VI) or analogous grades, including assigning duties and workload; · Providing on-going support to employees in the department or section, including handling day to day problems and identifying training and development requirements as appropriate; · Ensuring full compliance with all organisational policies and procedures including grievance and disciplinary, performance management and attendance management; · Communicating and liaising effectively with employees, managers in other sections, senior managers, customers and elected representatives in relation to operational matters for their section; · Researching, analysing, disseminating and communicating essential information on specific issues and policies as appropriate; · Compiling, preparing and presenting reports as necessary, including the preparation of reports or letters, which may be sensitive and/or confidential in nature; · Ensuring that department or section operations are in compliance with all Council policies, procedures, practices and standards and in compliance with the principles of good governance, legislative requirements and Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government circulars and guidance; · Implementing good practices with transparent reporting and communications to deliver accountable services in the department or section; · Providing assistance in the understanding and interpretation of the Council’s policies and procedures to employees in their area of responsibility and to customers as appropriate; · Promoting awareness of the local authority’s policies and activities on community, social, economic and infrastructure development; · Carrying out duties in a manner that enhances public trust and confidence and ensures impartial decision making; · Developing and maintaining a productive working relationship with all external agencies, bodies, elected representatives and committee members, including appropriate information provision and assistance when required; · Promoting co-ordination and integration of service delivery between local government, voluntary, public sector and local development bodies operating within the local authority area, especially in relation to cross-sectoral interests, community and business interests; · Assisting from time to time with the development, implementation and review of appropriate strategies/plans/policies for the development of the local authority area which may include relevant research, consultation and interaction with the statutory, local development and social partners; · Representing the local authority on committees and at meetings, including Council, Municipal District and Strategic Policy Committee meetings and reporting on progress in his or her respective section or department; · Organising and facilitating internal and external meetings and participating and engaging in discussions as appropriate; · Supporting the Council and Municipal District operations; · Carrying out duties in a politically neutral manner, with a clear understanding of the political reality and context of the local authority; · Providing specialist administrative assistance and support in the delivery of projects as required; · Managing and implementing Health and Safety for the section or department; · Deputising for the Senior Executive Officer or analogous grade as required; · Undertaking any other duties of a similar level and responsibility, as may be required, or assigned, from time to time.
