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Assistant Librarian
What we offer Competitive salary (IPA Grade 4) Starting salary €43,309 per annum. Rising to €67,639 (14-point salary scale, the top 2 points are long service increments). Annual increase subject to satisfactory performance. Additional pay increases in line with national pay agreements (1% June 2026). Prior public sector experience will be taken into consideration in determining starting salary. Holidays and Leave 27 days annual leave. Hybrid working – up to 2 days working from home subject to operational demands. The Institute currently has a flexible working hour attendance scheme in operation. Central location Based in Lansdowne Road, Dublin 4 beside dart station. Premises subject to relocation to central city-centre office in 2027/28 (estimate). Pension Career-Average Defined Benefit Pension Scheme. Retirement benefits are mainly based on a percentage of your pensionable earnings throughout your public service career (Single Pension Scheme for Public Servants). Prior public sector employees (pre-2013) will be entered on to the IPA superannuation scheme. Staff Development Support for professional development programmes, to assist in developing skills and expertise. Benefits Employee supports including Employee Assistance Programme, Tax-free travel pass, Bike-to-work scheme. Context This is a newly created role to develop a Digital Knowledge Exchange for the IPA. The IPA Digital Knowledge Exchange will be a searchable, open access digital repository that hosts copies of all research conducted by IPA faculty and post graduate level students, IPA publications and IPA Case Studies, making it accessible via the library services. The repository will serve as a structured, permanent, and searchable archive for IPA affiliated research. It will be integrated into the IPA Library online services and openly accessible to public servants, policymakers, researchers, students, and the wider public. Job Function The Assistant Librarian (Systems & Electronic Resources) is responsible for managing and optimising the library’s core digital systems and platforms, ensuring seamless access to resources and supporting high-quality digital services for students, staff, and researchers. The Assistant Librarian will lead and support the implementation, configuration, and ongoing management of the IPA Digital Knowledge Exchange, a new digital repository. This includes responsibility for technical setup, metadata standards, workflows, data quality, integrations with existing IPA systems, and end-user support. The postholder will work closely with library colleagues, ICT and academic staff to ensure that the repository supports open access, research visibility, compliance, and long-term digital preservation. The role also requires working with library colleagues in providing a library reference desk service to all IPA staff, students and researchers. HOURS: 35 hours per week, including some evenings and Saturdays in accordance with Library rota requirements during the academic semester. Main Responsibilities: IPA Digital Knowledge Exchange Project • Lead the technical implementation and configuration of the institutional repository. • Develop ingestion workflows, metadata application, quality control processes, and documentation. • Ensure the repository supports key scholarly communications functions including open access and research impact. • Manage integrations with other institutional systems such as: o Koha LMS o Identity management systems (e.g. Ezproxy, SSO, SAML) o Library Resource Discovery Tools o ORCID, DOI/DataCite services • Provide training and support for staff and researchers submitting materials. • Ensure long-term sustainability through monitoring, upgrades, backups, and digital preservation practices. • Collaborate with IT and external vendors on infrastructure, hosting, and technical support. • Monitor repository analytics, generate reports, and contribute to research visibility initiatives. Library Systems • Administer, configure, and maintain the Koha LMS, including modules for cataloguing, circulation, acquisitions, serials and analytics. • Manage the EBSCO Discovery Service, ensuring intuitive access, search optimization, and integration with all electronic resources. • Manage electronic resource access including authentication, proxy configuration, link resolver maintenance, troubleshooting access issues, and coordinating with vendors. • Support system integrations across the digital library environment (e.g. APIs, Z39.50, OAIPMH, KBART, SUSHI). • Support system upgrades, migrations, testing, and quality assurance processes. • Serve as the primary technical liaison between the library, IT services, vendors, and consortia. • Ensure systems adhere to accessibility standards (e.g., WCAG) and data protection requirements (e.g. GDPR). • Develop and maintain technical documentation, system configuration records, troubleshooting guides, and staff training materials. General • To deal with user queries either in person at the Library Inquiry Desk or by phone, e-mail and webchat as part of the library reference desk service rota. • Provide day-to-day technical support for library staff and users. • Contribute to digital strategy development, service improvement initiatives, and library modernisation projects. • Participate in cross-library teams, working groups, and committees. • Support staff training and capability-building in digital tools and systems. • Assist with data quality projects, metadata enhancement, and workflow optimisation. • Deliver excellent customer service and maintain professional relationships across the organisation. • To provide information services to library users – including research support, literature searching, referencing, academic integrity etc. • To promote the use of the Library. • Undertake other duties as required to support the mission and strategic goals of the library. About the ideal candidate Qualifications • Recognised post-graduate library and information studies qualification. (recognised by the Library Association of Ireland) essential. Knowledge • Strong understanding of library systems essential, (in particular Koha LMS). • Knowledge of institutional repository platforms and research dissemination workflows. • Metadata standards: MARC21, Dublin Core, RDA, MODS, METS. • Interoperability standards: OAI-PMH, Z39.50, REST APIs, SUSHI, KBART. • Principles of digital preservation, open access, and research visibility. • Authentication/access: SAML, Shibboleth, EZproxy, OpenAthens. • Accessibility and UX standards relevant to digital library platforms. • Proficiency in Microsoft Office. • GDPR and data security principles. • Understanding of relational databases and SQL desirable. Experience • Minimum 3 years’ experience administering and supporting library management systems essential. • Hands-on experience with repository management or digital asset systems. • Experience configuring and troubleshooting access to electronic resources. • Track record of contributing to system implementations, upgrades, or migrations. • Experience preparing documentation, workflows, and user guides. • Evidence of effective collaboration with IT teams and external vendors. Skills • Strong report design, presentation and layout skills • Strong interpersonal skills and commitment to quality, delivering excellent customer services. • Strong technical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills. • Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy. • Excellent communication skills, including explaining technical concepts to non-technical staff. • Project planning, testing, and documentation skills. Personal attributes • Proven ability to work on own initiative and work in a dynamic, flexible team environment. • Demonstrate flexibility in adapting to changing requirements. • Flexible approach to working hours as the demands of the post may require work outside normal office working hours from time to time. • Commitment to continuous improvement, self development and learning to meet the evolving requirements of the department. Health • Each candidate shall be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. General Conditions This position will be filled on a two-year fixed term contract. Members of the staff of the Institute may be required to attend meetings and other functions on occasions outside normal working hours. Our Values Character: Each candidate must demonstrate commitment to the IPA values: • Integrity; • Client-Centred and Responsive; • Openness and Accountability; • Trust and Respect; • Innovation and Learning; • Research-Led; • Practice-Led.
Operations Technician
SALARY: BAND 3 NJC POINTS 5 - 6 £25,583 - £25,989 PER ANNUM LOCATION: NEWRY CAMPUS (There may be a requirement to travel to other Campuses) REPORTS TO: OPERATIONS MANAGER – HOSPITALITY & CATERING OPERATIONS TECHNICIAN (Hospitality & Catering) PERMANENT 36 PER WEEK JOB PURPOSE The post holder will provide assistance, technical and administrative support in the Faculty of Professional Services to ensure the efficient and effective running of the College’s kitchens and restaurants. These will be maintained to a high standard in order to meet the needs of students and staff in line with curriculum planning and Health & Safety Legislation. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES The successful candidate will be responsible for any or all of the following duties: Equipment & Asset Management • Source new catering equipment and consumables as necessary in order to support the functions of the department • Assist in the delivery of training to college staff in the use of all new equipment across all campuses in line with health and safety legislation and risk management • Ensure that all kitchen equipment across all campuses is safe for use by organising the servicing and repair of equipment • Assist in decision making on defective equipment, and co-ordinate disposal of ‘end-of-life’ equipment in line with the College procedures • Organise the repair and servicing of all tools and equipment, both portable and fixed and records of such servicing and maintenance • Set up and implement a fault recording, equipment repair and servicing log • Set up, populate and maintain a light & heavy equipment database across all Hospitality & Tourism sites • Complete regular inventory checks in order to ensure that assets are on the database and in correct location • Monitor, control and review repair and servicing response activity • Ensure all cyclical maintenance tasks are scheduled and completed in good time, in line with statutory obligations and current Health & Safety Legislation • Monitor calls logs and closed and provide the Operations Manager with reports on effectiveness and efficiencies delivered by the system Risk Management • Administer and maintain risk assessment activity for the function Hygiene, Health & Safety Management • Administer and maintain Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP) activity for the function • Administer and maintain the health, hygiene, safety and security of the working environment in line with new Environmental Health regulations General • Participate in the enrolment cover rota • Be required to undertake work outside normal working hours on occasions • Provide reports, written and oral, as required • Ensure that all documentation and authorisation procedures are adhered to Conditions • Promote the College positively at all times • Abide by all College procedures and ensure these are implemented in area of responsibility • Within the context of the post, ensure full compliance with College health and safety requirements • Within the context of the post, ensure full compliance with College equality requirements • Any other duties appropriate to the grade and post, as assigned The location of the post will reflect the needs of the College and may be changed subject to the requirements of the College. Duties may change as the College develops, therefore the person appointed will be expected to be flexible in relation to duties performed as required. It is anticipated that the post-holder will be required to adopt a flexible approach to the duties and responsibilities as outlined in this Job Description. This is a description of the job as it is at present constituted. It is the practice of the College to periodically examine employees’ job descriptions and to update them to ensure that they relate to the job as then being performed or to incorporate whatever changes are being proposed. This procedure is normally carried out through discussions between the post holder and the line manager. It is the College’s aim to reach agreement to reasonable changes following consultation with the post holder. Personnel Specification Applicants must as a minimum, meet all of the essential eligibility criteria listed below. Eligibility Criteria A Level 3 qualification (or higher) in any discipline A pass grade at GCSE Level in English Language or Essential Skills Level 2 in Literacy or an equivalent qualification A pass grade at GCSE Level in Mathematics or Essential Skills Level 2 in Numeracy or NICATS Access Maths Modules or an equivalent qualification A minimum of one years (within the last five years’) relevant customer service or administrative experience in a busy modern office/retail A working knowledge of a range of software packages including Microsoft Office suite Desirable Experience Experience of working with apprentices/trainees/students Other Essential Criteria The role may entail travel between sites, and you are required to demonstrate how you are able to meet this requirement, e.g., whether you hold a full (i.e. not provisional), current driving licence which enables you to drive in Northern Ireland, and a car for official business, or have access to a form of transport which will enable you to meet the requirements of the post.
Operations Manager
The post-holder will be required to identify, plan, organise, direct and control a diverse range of services to support educational training and assessment, and for commercial purposes both within the College and for outside bodies as required. This post is for a full time permanent position within the college. Closing date for applications is Friday 1st May 2026 at 12.00noon. Please note all correspondence will be sent from recruitment@src.ac.uk. Please check your mailbox including any spam folders regularly. College benefits include: Competitive Salary, Excellent Pension Benefits, Generous Annual Leave Entitlement, Family & Work Life Balance entitlements and much more.
Lecturer In Business Studies
Provide quality teaching and learning opportunities within the specific areas outlined in the post in order to maximise the potential of every student and to undertake non-lecturing duties as appropriate. This post will primarily be required to deliver Business Studies in the Faculty of Professional Services. This post is for a full time permanent position within the college. Closing date for applications is Friday 1st May 2026 at 12.00noon. Please note all correspondence will be sent from recruitment@src.ac.uk. Please check your mailbox including any spam folders regularly. College benefits include: Competitive Salary, Excellent Pension Benefits, Generous Annual Leave Entitlement, Family & Work Life Balance entitlements and much more.
Lecturer In Joinery
Provide quality teaching and learning opportunities within the specific areas outlined in the post in order to maximise the potential of every student and to undertake non-lecturing duties as appropriate. This is a full time temporary position within the College until March 2027. Closing date for applications is Friday 1st May 2026 at 12noon. Please note all correspondance will be sent from recruitment@src.ac.uk. Please check your mailbox including any spam folders regularly. College benefits include: Competitive Salary, Excellent Pension Benefits, Generous Annual Leave Entitlement, Family & Work Life Balance entitlements and much more.
Lecturer In Mathematics
The post-holder will play a central role in the curriculum development of a range of GCSE Mathematics and Essential Skills Numeracy programmes including the development of a portfolio of programmes to support the work of addressing current and future skills needs within the local industry and community. This will include working closely with the College’s Business Support and Innovation unit and maximising the opportunities to promote bespoke training and knowledge transfer and innovation activities with local and regional business. The post holder will work closely with faculty management on delivery of all aspects of the College Essential Skills Action Plans. This is both a strategic and operational role and the post holder will be responsible for engagement with the Essential Skills Numeracy curriculum partners across all FE Colleges through the Essential Skills working group. This is an exciting and challenging role which will provide the opportunity to create an innovative fusion between business engagement and mainstream curriculum. The role will also provide an opportunity to build up an extensive network of key stakeholders and deliver successful curriculum outcomes for the Essential Skills and GCSE Mathematics student base. This is a full time position within the College. Closing date for applications is Friday 1st May 2026 at 12noon. Please note all correspondance will be sent from recruitment@src.ac.uk. Please check your mailbox including any spam folders regularly. College benefits include: Competitive Salary, Excellent Pension Benefits, Generous Annual Leave Entitlement, Family & Work Life Balance entitlements and much more.
Lecturer In Science
Provide quality teaching and learning opportunities within the specific areas outlined in the post in order to maximise the potential of every student and to undertake non-lecturing duties as appropriate. This post will primarily be required to deliver Science within the Faculty of Health & Science. This is a full time temporary position within the College up until August 2028. Closing date for applications is Friday 1st May 2026 at 12noon. Please note all correspondance will be sent from recruitment@src.ac.uk. Please check your mailbox including any spam folders regularly. College benefits include: Competitive Salary, Excellent Pension Benefits, Generous Annual Leave Entitlement, Family & Work Life Balance entitlements and much more.
Monitoring and Placement Officer
SALARY: £31,537 PER ANNUM LOCATION: NEWRY CAMPUS (There may be a requirement to travel to other campuses) REPORTS TO: SKILLS TRAINING MANAGER / SKILLS TRAINING CO-ORDINATOR JOB PURPOSE To undertake a key role in assisting in the induction, placement, monitoring and recording of the progress of apprentices/trainees on Skills Training programmes and other training programmes as may be required. To act as the link between the College’s skills training organisation, the apprentices/trainees, employers and other participating partners. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES The successful candidate will be responsible for any or all of the following duties: The post holder will form part of a team of skills training staff and will be expected to: • Inform and liaise with employers, apprentices/trainees and staff on all matters relating to the efficient operation of skills training programmes. • Communicate the concept and rationale of the Training for Success/Apprenticeships NI programmes to prospective and current employees and employers and update this as changes are made. • Prepare relevant documentation and maintain appropriate records on every Apprentice/Trainee. • Identify and arrange suitable work placements for Trainees. • Working under the direction of the Training Support Co-ordinators to execute a suitable delivery programme for non-placed TFS students focusing on activities that will assist the trainee to identify and secure a suitable placement. • Promote the range of Apprenticeship and Employer Support Programmes available at SRC /i3 business support unit with the aim of referring business opportunities to relevant staff for follow up. • Set up and carry workplace reviews and assess the compliance of the workplace with Health and Safety, Insurance cover and other relevant criteria. • Attend case conferences and compile and present all information as required. • Ensure the Apprentices/Trainees are familiar with the rules and regulations of the training programme including timesheets, wage structures, holidays, absence reporting and completion of all necessary documentation. • Prepare work reports as requested. Visit apprentices/trainees according to an agreed schedule and present real time reports and assist with solving problems within the scope of the post, in consultation with the relevant College staff. • Monitor the attendance of apprentices/trainees in college and in the workplace to assist with retention and the payment of apprentices/trainees, liaising with employers as necessary. • Contribute to the completion of Personal Training Plans and monitor progression towards achievement of milestones and targets. • Consult with Vocational and Essential Skills tutors and visit employers to monitor Apprentice/Trainee progress and collect reports and other relevant information for progress reviews. • Inform Vocational and Essential Skills tutors and Skills Training management of any concerns or difficulties that have been highlighted within the review. • Provide support for recruitment and marketing initiatives including open days, parents’ evenings and interviews as required. • Interview prospective Apprentices/Trainees. • Complete exit interviews and record details of any Apprentices/Trainees leaving the programme. • Collect and collate details of accidents at work involving Apprentices/Trainees. • Participate in the sharing of good practice. • Liaise closely with Heads of School, course tutors and other relevant staff and attend regular course team meetings with the various teaching and TFS/Apprenticeships NI teams. • Assist in the student disciplinary procedure. GENERAL • Participate in the enrolment cover rota as appropriate. • Be required to undertake work outside normal working hours on occasions. • Provide reports, written and oral, as required. • Ensure that all documentation and authorisation procedures are adhered to. CONDITIONS • Promote the College positively at all times. • Abide by all College procedures and ensure these are implemented in area of responsibility. • Within the context of the post, ensure full compliance with College health and safety requirements. • Within the context of the post, ensure full compliance with College equality requirements. • Any other duties appropriate to the grade and post, as assigned. The location of the post will reflect the needs of the College and may be changed subject to the requirements of the College. Duties may change as the College develops, therefore the person appointed will be expected to be flexible in relation to duties performed as required. It is anticipated that the post-holder will be required to adopt a flexible approach to the duties and responsibilities as outlined in this Job Description. This is a description of the job as it is at present constituted. It is the practice of the College to periodically examine employees’ job descriptions and to update them to ensure that they relate to the job as then being performed or to incorporate whatever changes are being proposed. This procedure is normally carried out through discussions between the post holder and the line manager. It is the College’s aim to reach agreement to reasonable changes following consultation with the post holder. PERSONNEL SPECIFICATION Applicants must as a minimum, meet all the essential eligibility criteria listed below. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA ESSENTIAL A minimum of a Level 4 qualification (or Higher) in a relevant discipline. A pass grade at GCSE Level in English Language or Essential Skills Level 2 in Literacy or an equivalent qualification. A pass grade at GCSE Level in Mathematics or Essential Skills Level 2 in Numeracy or NICATS Access Maths Modules or an equivalent qualification. A minimum of one year’s (within the last three years’) experience of using a Management Information System. DESIRABLE A minimum of two years’ (within the last five years’) experience of liaising with employers. OTHER ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENT The role will entail travel between sites, and you are required to demonstrate how you are able to meet this requirement, e.g., whether you hold a full (i.e.) not provisional, current driving licence which enables you to drive in Northern Ireland, and a car for official business, or have access to a form of transport which will enable you to meet the requirements of the post.
Bid Writer
The Business & Economic Engagement (BEE) Centre delivers on the College's strategic aim, "To be a valued partner in delivering outstanding support to local businesses and communities, supporting the local and regional economy”. The College recognises the importance of developing strong partnerships and working in collaboration with our local businesses and communities in delivering for our economy. The College will deliver on this objective by delivering against the following aims: To stimulate business innovation and productivity through a range of business support services. As a member of the Business and Economic Engagement (BEE) department, The Bid Writer will support a broad range of developments to secure new projects and generate income. Working closely with the BEE Management Team, the post holder will identify and secure new bid and tender opportunities for the College as well as international opportunities. This post is for a full time permanent position within the college. Closing date for applications is Friday 1st May 2026 at 12.00noon. Please note all correspondence will be sent from recruitment@src.ac.uk. Please check your mailbox including any spam folders regularly. College benefits include: Competitive Salary, Excellent Pension Benefits, Generous Annual Leave Entitlement, Family & Work Life Balance entitlements and much more.
