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Who We Are KFC, short for Kentucky Fried Chicken , has been serving up world-famous fried chicken since 1952. We’ve grown to become the world’s second-largest fast-food chain, with over 22,000 locations in 150 countries. Our secret blend of 11 herbs and spices creates the crispy, juicy, flavor-packed chicken that’s loved across the globe. From our classic buckets to new fan favorites, KFC is here to bring people together over great food. Skills and attributes Description Here’s a bit more on what you can expect from the job and some of the important experiences that can help you show you’ve got what it takes to make the Colonel proud… As a Shift Runner you will be providing direct support to the Restaurant General Manager. You’re an authentic brand ambassador who also happens to love our chicken and chips. Our Shift Runners have a wealth of experience coming from a variety of backgrounds, from supermarkets and pubs, to high street retailers and even banks. You’ll be empowered to partner with your RGM and management team to run your restaurant like you own it. We like to think of our people as the 12th secret ingredient of our famous recipe. It’s our ‘other’ SECRET. As a restaurant Shift Runner you’ll help your team be their best selves through on the job training every day, particularly in helping them give great service to our guests, day in and day out WHO WE ARE Take one man with a big idea (and some serious style), add 11 herbs and spices, 1,009 rejections, buckets of grit, ambition and southern hospitality and you’ve got KFC. It’s simple, we’re a people business that sells chicken and chips (and some other pretty epic stuff too). OUR RESTAURANT CULTURE We do things the right way. It isn’t always easy, but it’s always better. We lead with our hearts, work hard and play hard and we welcome everyone into our big KFC family. It doesn’t matter who you are, where you’re from, or what your shoe size is – everyone has a place at the Colonel’s table. All we ask is that you roll up your sleeves, get stuck in and treat our team like family and our guests as friends. It’s what the Colonel would do. CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE
General Operative
The Department of Defence invites applications for appointment to the position of General Operative Band 3. This competition is open to all candidates who meet the minimum eligibility criteria. The position is a permanent Non-Established State Industrial post based on a 39 hour per week basis. The appointment will be subject to a probationary period of 12 months. Continuation in employment in the position, once appointed, is subject to satisfactorily meeting the requirements of the position and performing the duties as directed. Persons who wish to be considered for appointment to the above position should submit an Application Form and copies of relevant certificates of attainment in support of their application. A short-listing assessment, on the basis of the information supplied in the applications, may be used by the Department to select those applicants who are to be invited to attend for competitive interview. A competitive interview process will be used by the Department to select those candidates determined by the Interview Board as being suitable for appointment to fill the position and a reserve panel, effective for a limited period, may be formed. A practical exercise may also be conducted as part of the selection process. Locations Vacancies for General Operative Band 3 have arisen in the following locations: · Naval Base & Dockyard (NBDY), Haulbowline, Co Cork · Collins Barracks, Co Cork · Casement Aerodrome, Baldonnel, Dublin · McKee Barracks, Dublin · Cathal Brugha Barracks, Dublin · Defence Forces Training Centre (DFTC), Curragh, Co Kildare · Coolmoney Camp, Glen of Imaal, Co Wicklow · Gormanston Camp, Co Meath · Custume Barracks, Athlone Candidates must select a location or area on their application. Requirements and Principal Duties of a General Operative Band 3 Note: The following list, which is not exhaustive, sets out the broad range of duties that may be required to be undertaken by a General Operative. Variances in the requirements of individual posts will reflect the management and operational requirements of individual sites and areas of work. Candidates can be assigned to the following: General Operative Duties / Range Operative Duties Duties and Responsibilities – General Operative duties Operate equipment, tools and machinery as instructed. Check that all equipment is operational. Assist Craftsman during their craft activity. Drive vehicles where suitably qualified and provided for within the Band 3 grade. General cleaning duties around the environs of your assigned Military Installation. General maintenance of the grounds of your assigned Military Installation. Maintenance of any article, plant, equipment or machinery for use at work in a safe manner and reporting defects to the Headquarters office. Accurate updating and maintenance of daily work books for inspection as instructed. Report all accidents and maintenance problems to Military Management. Consult or liaise on a daily basis with Military or Civilian Staff responsible for your working area. Ensure all relevant senior staff are kept informed of important and appropriate occurrences. Comply with Health and Safety legislation as outlined in the Unit’s Safety Statement. Assume personal responsibility for own safety at work. Obtain a safety awareness card (Safe Pass) and a construction skills card (CSCS) where required. The cost of this training will be borne by the employer. Carry out any other appropriate tasks as allotted from time to time by Military Management. Duties and Responsibilities – Range Operative Care and security of range equipment. Care and issue of range stores. Make up and repair target screens and penetrable targets. Grease and non-technical servicing of fitted range equipment. Maintain bullet catchers in accordance with the Range Administration Unit (RAU) instruction. Maintenance and minor repairs to the range structure, such as target pits and runs, mantlets, firing points and shelters. Cleanliness of the range and range buildings. Remove any military debris left in error by user units. Maintain the range booking diary and liaise with the RAU regarding the range programme. Display red flags and red lamps as required by Range Orders. Prepare the range to the users' requirements. Instruct the range user about targets, control systems and local range procedures when necessary. Brief the user on special instructions for the range and any restrictions or limitations on movement caused by neighbouring ranges. Custody of Range Orders and the Range Log. Hand over and take back the range from the user. Record defects and damage arising from use. Security of the range at the end of the day's practice. Special conditions apply Work at heights. Operate machinery appropriate to Band 3. Lone working and working with teams. Deal with the public and contractors. The appointee must attend and reach a satisfactory standard in training, as and when directed. Work outdoors, open to weather elements, and indoors in confined and restricted space. This job description is a guide to the general range of duties assigned to the post holder. It is intended to be neither definitive nor restrictive and is subject to periodic review with the employee concerned. Minimum Eligibility Requirements Candidates must, at the closing date, possess the following: Have the requisite knowledge, skills and competencies to carry out the role. Be capable and competent of fulfilling the role to a high standard. Have a good general level of education. Fulfil health and character requirements. Desirable Skills and Attributes Knowledge of the Defence Organisation. A full, clean and current driving licence, minimum category B. Note: From 1 January 2021 if you are resident in Ireland and hold a United Kingdom or Northern Ireland driving licence it is no longer valid to drive in Ireland and must therefore be exchanged. Further information is available on www.ndls.ie Age and Pension On the closing date for receipt of applications for this position, the minimum age requirement for potential applicants is 18. The appointee, if not an existing State Industrial employee appointed before 1 January 2013, will be a member of the Single Public Service Pension Scheme, as defined in the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012. Under the Scheme, retirement is compulsory on reaching 70 years of age. Please note that the abatement provisions of the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012 will apply to applicants who are in receipt of public service pensions. Outside Employment The position is full-time and the appointee may not at any time engage in, or be connected with, any outside business or activity which would in any way conflict with the interests of the Department, be inconsistent with their official position, or tend to impair their ability to carry out their duties. Any intention to engage in outside business or employment must be notified to the Civilian Human Resources Section. Ill-Health Retirement For an individual who has retired from a Civil or Public Service body on the grounds of ill-health, his or her pension from that employment may be subject to review in accordance with the rules of ill-health retirement within the pension scheme of that employment. Health Before being accepted as suitable for appointment, the appointee must satisfy certain criteria including suitability in respect of health. The onus is on the appointee to declare their suitability, to the best of their knowledge and belief, regarding their health status. The appointee will be asked to complete an online health questionnaire. Any misstatements, incomplete statements or false declarations are liable to disqualify the appointee from the competition and or result in the summary termination of their appointment to or employment in the position. Security Clearance Garda vetting or security clearance may be sought in respect of individuals who come under consideration for certain appointments. The proposed appointee may be required to complete and return a Garda Vetting form that will be forwarded to An Garda Síochána for security checks. Enquiries may also be made with the police force of any country in which the proposed appointee resided. Before appointing a person to a civilian employee position, the Minister for Defence shall be satisfied as to the person’s suitability for appointment to work in a military installation and may make any enquiries deemed necessary. A person applying for a civilian employee position shall be required to authorise the Garda Síochána to furnish the Secretary General with a statement regarding any convictions recorded against that person. Pay The General Operative (GO Band 3) (Rural) pay scale, as and from 1 August 2025, is as follows: On commencement Point 1 PPC 691.65 After 1 Year Point 2 PPC 727.56 After 2 Years Point 3 PPC 749.85 After 3 Years Point 4 PPC 761.13 After 4 Years Point 5 PPC 769.02 After 5 Years Point 6 PPC 780.21 After 6 Years Point 7 PPC 791.47 After 7 Years Point 8 PPC 795.91 After 8 Years Point 9 PPC 806.91 The General Operative (GO Band 3) (Dublin) pay scale, as and from 1 August 2025, is as follows: On commencement Point 1 PPC 673.99 After 1 Year Point 2 PPC 709.91 After 2 Years Point 3 PPC 736.87 After 3 Years Point 4 PPC 741.68 After 4 Years Point 5 PPC 752.98 After 5 Years Point 6 PPC 764.28 After 6 Years Point 7 PPC 772.14 After 7 Years Point 8 PPC 783.38 After 8 Years Point 9 PPC 794.58 The rate of pay offered will be the first point of the above scales. Class A rate of PRSI will apply to any person appointed under this competition. The rate of remuneration may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government policy. Candidates should note that different pay and conditions may apply if, immediately prior to appointment, the appointee is a serving civil or public servant. Important Note Increments may be awarded subject to changes in the terms and conditions relating to salary increments in the Civil or Public Service generally. Payment Payment will be made weekly by Electronic Fund Transfer into a bank account of the officer’s choice. Payment cannot be made until a bank account number and bank sort code have been supplied to the Department of Defence. Statutory deductions from salary will be made as appropriate. Declaration Applicants will be required to declare whether they have previously availed of a Public Service scheme of incentivised early retirement. Applicants will also be required to declare any entitlements to a Public Service pension benefit, whether in payment or preserved, from any other Public Service employment and or where they have received a payment in lieu in respect of service in any Public Service employment. Confidentiality Subject to the provisions of the Freedom of Information Act 2014, applications will be treated in strict confidence. All aspects of the application and assessment process are treated as strictly confidential and are not disclosed to anyone outside of those persons directly involved in the assessment process. Other Important Information The Department of Defence will not be responsible for refunding any expenses incurred by candidates. The admission of a person to a campaign, or an invitation to attend any element of the selection process, does not imply that the Department of Defence is satisfied that such person fulfils the requirements of the competition or is not disqualified by law from holding the position, and does not guarantee that the application will receive further consideration. The onus is on the candidate to ensure that they meet the eligibility requirements for the competition before attending. Failure to meet the essential entry requirements may result in unnecessary expense. Should the person assigned to a post decline, or having accepted it relinquish it, or if an additional vacancy arises, the Department of Defence may, at its discretion, select another person for appointment from the results of this selection process. Candidates’ Obligations Candidates must not knowingly or recklessly provide false information. Canvassing will disqualify candidates and result in exclusion from the process. Candidates must not canvass any person with or without inducements. Candidates must not interfere with or compromise the process in any way. A third party must not personate a candidate at any stage of the process. Any person who contravenes these provisions, or assists another person in doing so, is guilty of an offence and may be liable to a fine or imprisonment. Where a person found guilty of an offence was a candidate and was not appointed, they will be disqualified. Where a person was appointed, they shall forfeit that appointment. Specific Candidate Criteria Candidates must have the knowledge and ability to discharge the duties of the post concerned. Candidates must be suitable on the grounds of character. Candidates must be suitable in all other relevant respects for appointment to the post concerned. If successful, candidates will not be appointed to, or continue in, employment unless they agree to undertake the duties attached to the post, accept the conditions under which the duties are or may be required to be performed, and are fully competent and available to undertake the duties attached to the position. Deeming of Candidature to be Withdrawn Candidates who do not attend for interview or other tests when and where required, or who do not furnish requested evidence relevant to their candidature, will have no further claim to consideration. Data Protection Acts 1988, 2003 and 2018 When an application is received, the Department of Defence creates a record containing the personal information supplied. This information is used solely for processing the candidature. Where third parties are involved, such as the Payroll Shared Service Centre, information may be shared where necessary, with all appropriate security measures in place. All information held is subject to the rights and obligations set out in the Data Protection Acts 1988, 2003 and 2018.
Executive Officer
Context for the Position of Executive Officers - General The HEA is seeking to fill several permanent and fixed-term contract positions. In addition, we are seeking to create a panel at Executive Officer level, which will be in place for two years. The HEA may appoint individuals on the panel to either permanent or fixed term positions throughout the two years, depending on the recruitment needs of the organisation. These positions may be filled on: (i) a permanent basis; (ii) a fixed term contract basis (1+ years); or (iii) for shorter periods to assist with specific projects (3-12 months). The HEA reserves the right to align successful candidates to appropriate sections in the organisation dependent on their skills and experience. Executive Officers – General Role The post of Executive Officer is a junior management position. Postholders report to a Senior Executive Officer (or equivalent) in a section and will be responsible for a wide range of activities including: • Assisting with implementation of programmes and funding allocations to higher education institutions. • Assisting with the development of evidence-based analysis and in the development of policy papers and/or reports. • Preparing material for reply – Parliamentary Questions, Freedom of Information requests, etc. • Representing the HEA at meetings, conferences, etc. • Assisting with the organisation of meetings, conferences, and other events. • Drafting of minutes of meetings attended. • Managing records and files in their section. • Carrying out other duties appropriate to the grade. Requirements • Minimum of a NFQ Level 7 Ordinary Bachelor Degree or higher in a relevant discipline. • Have at least three years’ relevant professional experience that aligns with the Executive Officer Capabilities Framework. • Excellent organisational and project management skills. • Excellent IT skills in Microsoft Office programs, such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. • Excellent verbal and written communication. • Ability to be a team player who works in an effective manner with other members of a team. • Excellent time management skills with the capacity to handle various tasks and deadlines. • Be able to demonstrate a track record of working independently and accepting responsibility for projects. • Be able to pay close attention to ensure that work is done to a high standard. For further details on the competency framework requirements at EO grade please see link below: EO Capability Framework.pdf Terms of Post Pay: The Executive Officer standard salary scale for this position is as follows (rates effective from 1st August 2025): PPC: €37,919, €39,860, €40,956, €43,094, €45,010, €46,864, €48,711, €50,519, €52,366, €54,207, €56,160, €57,469, €59,335¹, €61,216² PPC (Personal Pension Contribution) scale (for officers who are existing civil or public servants appointed on or after 6th April 1995 or who are new entrants to the civil or public service and who are making a compulsory personal pension contribution). Different pay and conditions may apply if, prior to appointment, the appointee is an existing civil or public servant appointed prior to 6th April 1995. Increments may be awarded subject to satisfactory service and to changes in the terms and conditions relating to salary increments in the Civil/Public Service generally. The rate of remuneration may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government pay policy. The appointment will be made on the salary scale at a point in line with current Government Pay Policy. New entrants to the Civil or Public Sector, as defined in Circular 18/2010, will commence on the first point of the salary scale. Different pay and conditions may apply if, immediately prior to appointment, the appointee is a serving civil or public servant. Annual Leave: Annual Leave will be 23 working days, rising to 24 working days after 5 years, 25 days after 10 years, 26 working days after 12 years and 27 working days after 14 years of employment. This leave is exclusive of public holidays. Hours of Attendance: Working hours will be in accordance with the standard arrangements for the HEA and will equate to 35 hours (net of rest breaks) per week. No additional payment will be made for extra attendance as the rate of remuneration payable covers any exceptional extra attendance liability that may arise from time to time. The HEA offers flexible working arrangements and a flexi leave scheme. Staff are permitted to work up additional time which may subsequently be taken as time off (flexi leave). Location: This position is currently based at 3 Shelbourne Buildings, Shelbourne Road, Dublin. A hybrid policy is in place to facilitate blended working. Tenure: The appointment to the post is subject to a probationary period that will be no greater than 11 months. Duties: The appointee will be expected to perform all acts, duties and obligations as appropriate to this position (which may be revised from time to time). Outside Employment: The position is whole-time and the appointee must avoid involvement in outside employment or business interests in conflict or in potential conflict with the business of the Higher Education Authority. Clarification must be sought from management where any doubt arises. Sick Leave: Sick leave with full pay may be allowed at the discretion of the Higher Education Authority in accordance with established procedures and conditions for the public service generally. Retirement and Superannuation: The appointee will be offered public service pension terms and retirement age conditions in accordance with pension arrangements in the Higher Education Authority depending on the status of the successful appointee: a) In general, an individual who has no prior pensionable Public Service history in the 26 weeks prior to appointment will be a member of the Single Public Service Pension Scheme (Single Scheme) which commenced from 1 January 2013 as per Section 10 of the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012. b) An individual who is on secondment will remain a member of the pension scheme of the employer they are seconded from, and their pensionable remuneration will be based on his or her substantive grade, that is the grade at which the individual is employed in the organisation he or she is seconded from. c) An individual who was a member of a pre-existing public service pension scheme as construed by the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012 and who does not qualify for membership of the Single Scheme will be a member of the HEA’s Staff Superannuation Scheme and Associated Spouses and Children’s Scheme. d) At the time of being offered an appointment, the Higher Education Authority, in consultation with the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science and the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform if necessary, will, in the light of the appointee’s previous Public Service and or other employment history, determine the appropriate pension terms and conditions to apply for the duration of the appointment. Appointees will be required to disclose their full public service history. Details of the appropriate superannuation provisions will be provided upon determination of appointee’s status. e) Retirement age shall be subject to relevant superannuation scheme provision and the statutory provisions set out in the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012 and the Public Service Superannuation (Age of Retirement) Act 2018. Pension Accrual: A 40-year limit on total service that can be counted towards pension where a person has been a member of more than one existing public service pension scheme will apply. This 40-year limit, which is provided for in the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012, came into effect on 28 July 2012. This may have implications for any appointee who has acquired pension rights in a previous public service employment. Pension Abatement: The Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012 extended pension abatement so that a retiree’s public service pension is liable to abatement on re-entering public service employment, even where the new employment is in a different area of the public service. However, if the appointee was previously employed in the Civil Service and awarded a pension under voluntary early retirement arrangements (other than the Incentivised Scheme of Early Retirement (ISER) or the Health Service Executive VER or VRS which render a person ineligible for the competition), the entitlement to payment of that pension will cease with effect from the date of reappointment. Special arrangements will, however, be made for the reckoning of previous service given by the appointee for the purpose of any future superannuation award for which the appointee may be eligible. Ill-Health Retirement: Please note that where an individual has retired from a Civil or Public Service body on the grounds of ill-health, his or her pension from that employment may be subject to review in accordance with the rules of ill-health retirement within the pension scheme of that employment. Eligibility Criteria Please ensure that you fulfil the eligibility requirements for this competition as outlined below before applying. Candidates must be authorised to work in the State at the time of application and for the term of the role advertised. Candidates must, by date of any job offer, be residing on the island of Ireland to be considered for this role. Candidates must, by the date of any job offer, fall within one of the following categories: A citizen of the European Economic Area. The EEA consists of the Member States of the European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway; or A UK citizen; or A citizen of Switzerland pursuant to the agreement between the EU and Switzerland on the free movement of persons; or A non-EEA citizen who is a spouse or child of an EEA or Swiss citizen and has a stamp 4 visa; or 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 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 Switzerland and has a stamp 4 visa. Applications from candidates not falling within categories 1-6 above will not be considered. The HEA reserves the right to request proof of authorisation to work in the State prior to interview and or acceptance. Other Eligibility Criteria Incentivised Scheme for Early Retirement (ISER): It is a condition of the Incentivised Scheme for Early Retirement (ISER) as set out in Department of Finance Circular 12/09 that retirees under that Scheme are debarred from applying for another position in the same employment or the same sector. Therefore, such retirees may not apply for this position. Department of Health and Children Circular (7/2010): The Department of Health Circular 7/2010 dated 1st November 2010 introduced a Targeted Voluntary Early Retirement (VER) Scheme and Voluntary Redundancy Schemes (VRS). It is a condition of the VER scheme that persons availing of the scheme will not be eligible for re-employment in the public health sector or in the wider public service or in a body wholly or mainly funded from public moneys. The same prohibition on re-employment applies under the VRS, except that the prohibition is for a period of 7 years, after which time any re-employment will require the approval of the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform. People who availed of either of these schemes are not eligible to compete in this competition. Collective Agreement - Redundancy Payments to Public Servants: The Department of Public Expenditure and Reform letter dated 28th June 2012 to Personnel Officers introduced, with effect from 1st June 2012, a Collective Agreement which had been reached between the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform and the Public Services Committee of the ICTU in relation to ex-gratia Redundancy Payments to Public Servants. It is a condition of the Collective Agreement that persons availing of the agreement will not be eligible for re-employment in the public service by any public service body for a period of 2 years from termination of the employment. Thereafter, the consent of the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform will be required prior to re-employment. People who availed of this scheme and who may be successful in this competition will have to prove their eligibility and the Minister’s consent will have to be secured prior to employment by any public service body. Change in eligibility criteria: Applicants are required to notify the HEA immediately if there is a change in their eligibility to work in the State at any stage in the application process or should they be placed on a Panel during the period that they are on that Panel. The HEA reserves the right to remove a candidate from the application process or any relevant recruitment Panel should the candidate no longer have lawful authority to work in the State.
Corporate Services Officer
Starting Salary: €31,105* *Point of entry on this salary scale may differ from the minimum point of the scale if the successful candidate is a current public or civil servant. Employing Authority: Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) Office Location: Bloom House, Railway Street, Dublin 1, D01 C576 Working Hours: 35 hours per week Hybrid / Agile / Remote Working: While the CCPC endeavours to offer hybrid working to its employees, where possible, it is expected that this role will require full-time office attendance. Closing Date: 3.00pm, Friday 2nd January 2026 Annual Leave: 22 working days per annum Tenure: Wholetime, Permanent The Role: The CCPC is seeking to recruit a Clerical Officer to provide administrative support to appropriate Divisions across the CCPC. The role of a Clerical Officer in the CCPC is to provide essential support to allow effective and efficient performance of critical functions of the organisation. While the role is primarily based in the Corporate Services Division, it will also provide support to other divisions as required. This varied position offers an excellent opportunity to gain experience across multiple areas in the CCPC. While the CCPC endeavours to offer hybrid working to its employees, where possible, it is expected that this role will require full-time office attendance. In addition to the immediate appointment from this campaign, an order of merit may be established. This may be used to fill any future vacancies at the same level. The Successful Candidate: The successful candidate will: • have experience working effectively as part of a team while also being able to work on their own, organising, prioritising and taking ownership of their work. • be enthusiastic, customer focussed, and proactive – driven to deliver for the CCPC and consumers. • have experience in ensuring that records are maintained to the highest standards and that reporting on ongoing work is available at any point in time. Key Responsibilities: The key responsibilities for the role will depend on the area to which the successful candidate is assigned, but will include some or all of the following: • Address general facilities-related matters on a daily basis, including managing inventory of office materials and catering items of the organisation and managing internal and external post. • Manage multiple mailboxes, taking responsibility for ensuring correspondence is addressed in an accurate, timely and professional manner. • Responding to tickets to the Admin Helpdesk efficiently and effectively. • Update the CCPC Intranet. • Undertake general clerical support work e.g. filing, photocopying, binding, managing the organisation of meetings and events. • Assist with procurement of goods/services to include: requesting quotes, conducting research, inputting to Requests for Tender (RFT), as appropriate. • Undertake any other duties and responsibilities of a similar level within the CCPC which may be required and participate in relevant cross divisional projects when the need arises. • Assisting the Finance Team with travel management matters. Essential: Please note: In order to satisfy the shortlisting panel that you meet these criteria you must explicitly reference how you meet same in your CV. Failure to demonstrate these may prevent your application progressing to future shortlisting stages. • Experience at organising your work and meeting deadlines including being able to reprioritise as needed. • Experience of working independently, taking responsibility for own work. • Excellent attention to detail. • Experience of working effectively as part of a team. • Excellent interpersonal skills and experience of using verbal and written communications with multiple stakeholders. • Intermediate PC skills with aptitude in using Microsoft Office (particularly Word and Excel). • Experience of dealing with customers/ stakeholders and meeting quality service standards. Desirable: • Previous experience in a similar role. • Experience of working in the public sector.
Erasmus+ Development Officer
Overview of the department DCU’s current university strategy has set out ambitious goals to further develop research activity, outputs and impact, over the next five years. Over that time we expect to grow PhD numbers by 50%, published outputs by 30% and research income by over 20%. DCU’s Research Support Services are tasked with supporting our academic staff in reaching these goals – by providing high quality professional support for funding applications, by delivering a comprehensive research project administration service, and by managing and technically supporting the core technologies facilities – high-end ‘open access’ research equipment. The unit also provides DCU’s central services in areas such as research metric analysis and research ethics and integrity. Research Support Services comprises the following three sub-teams: Research Development and Support, Research Project Administration and Research Infrastructure. The mission of the Research Development and Support team is to provide professional support for research across all fields in a proactive, researcher-centric way, in order to facilitate the development and funding of research at DCU and assist in the implementation of DCU’s Research Strategy. Role Profile Reporting to the Head of Research Development and Support, the Erasmus+ Development Officer will be accountable for providing a highly professional and comprehensive research assistance function for the DCU research community as part of the wider Research Development and Support team. Duties and Responsibilities The Erasmus+ Development Officer will work on a range of activities that include but are not limited to the following: ● Assisting academic and related professional staff in the preparation and writing of Erasmus+ applications, under Key Action 2, Key Action 3, and the Jean Monnet Actions. ● Advising on the application procedures, submission systems and terms and conditions. ● Ensuring that applications meet eligibility and evaluation criteria and are appropriately costed to enable effective delivery. ● Actively engaging academic staff with Erasmus+ funding opportunities appropriate to and in line with the respective Faculties’ research funding strategy. ● Actively monitoring the Erasmus+ portfolio to ensure that opportunities to leverage further benefits (particularly research-related benefits) from activities and partnerships forged by both application and project activity are fully realised across the institution. ● Maintaining a good comprehension of the University’s policies as they relate to: ○ Research, e.g. governance, data management, ethics and intellectual property. ○ Academic Quality Assurance, e.g., programme approval, student data management, collaborative provision protocols. ○ Partnership approval protocols. ● Ensuring these policies are considered during the process of proposal development. ● Working closely with colleagues across the Research Development and Support team, Research Support Services, and with other units of the University, for example (in the case of Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters applications) with the relevant staff in the Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs and Registry (as required). ● Provide all relevant assistance to allow for effective management, reporting, and operation of successful bids. ● Where appropriate, provide assistance for funding applications to other international funding schemes outside of the Erasmus+ framework in line with the university strategy. ● Working with the teams within Research Support Services to assist academic and research staff at all stages of the research project lifecycle. ● Liaising effectively with DCU professional service units and relevant external funding agencies to ensure a coordinated approach to the provision of research support services. ● Providing assistance to the ECIU University initiative. ● Undertaking duties and responsibilities as prioritised by the Senior Research Development Lead, Head of Research Development and Support, or their designate. Qualifications and Experience Applicants for this post must hold: ● A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent. ● A minimum of three years of experience in a similar or related development/application support area, with experience of supporting academics from Higher Education Institutions. ● Knowledge and comprehension of the Erasmus+ programme, particularly the Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters, Key Action 2, and Jean Monnet activities. ● Evidence of working on research funding applications and successfully securing funding. ● Demonstrable knowledge and comprehension of the European funding landscape. ● Customer orientated approach to problem solving and meeting multiple deadlines. ● Excellent oral and written communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to give professional advice and build effective working relationships with others. In addition, the successful candidate will have: ● Knowledge of relevant academic structures and the Higher Education sector. ● Experience working in research funding and administration. ● Experience in research contracts and grant agreements administration. ● Proven administrative and organisational skills. ● Ability to work as part of a team and on an individual basis. ● Excellent interactive, oral and written communication skills. ● Ability to problem solve and show initiative in the role. Minimum Internal Service Criteria Please note that internal service criteria will apply. Please note staff must have successfully completed their probationary period. Essential Training The postholder will be required to undertake the following essential compliance training: ● Orientation ● Health & Safety ● Data Protection (GDPR) ● Cyber Security Awareness ● AI Literacy Other training may need to be undertaken when required. Salary Scale: Professional 5A - €59,386 - €80,308 Appointment will be commensurate with qualifications and experience and in line with current Government pay policy. Closing date: Friday, 2nd January 2026 Additional Information Please note this role does not meet criteria for a Critical Skills permit as stipulated by the Department of Enterprise, Trade & Employment.
Senior Speech And Language Therapist
Job Specification and Terms and Conditions OVERVIEW · Campaign Reference – RQ1044 · Job Title & Grade – Senior Speech and Language Therapist (Intellectual Disability and Residential Care) · Tenure - Permanent Full-Time · Hours of Work – 35 Hours – the allocation of these hours will be at the discretion of the Department Head and in accordance with needs of service · Department – Speech and Language · Location of Post - Peamount Healthcare, Newcastle, Co. Dublin · Working Model - Fully Onsite · Remuneration - * 63,912 (point 1) to €75,254 (point 9). · Annual Leave - As per Health Service Executive (HSE) · Closing Date – 4th January 2026 · Proposed Interview Date – Week Beginning 12th January 2026 - At least 1 weeks’ notice will be provided · Take Up Appointment - Successful applicant(s) must be available to take up the role within a reasonable timeframe · Reporting Relationship – Eimear O’Keeffe, Speech and Language Therapy Manager Ph: 01-6515928; eokeeffe@peamount.ie WHO ARE WE Peamount Healthcare is an independent voluntary organisation that provides a range of high-quality health and social care services. We help people return home after a serious illness, we provide safe and homely residential care for those who need it, and we support people to live as independently as possible in the community. OUR VALUES Peamount Healthcare is committed to the following values: Person centred – seeing each person as unique, giving them a voice and focusing on ability. Respect – creating a supportive environment where everyone is given courteous and respectful care and support. Excellence – enabling interdisciplinary teams to deliver high quality integrated care, meaningful outcomes with a focus on continuous improvement. Team working – fostering an inclusive, healthy working environment where people are valued and recognised for their individual and shared achievements. Quality improvement – supporting teams to embed continuous improvement methodology as part of everything we do. Education & Research – partnering with academia to support education, learning, research and evidence-based care. BENEFITS OF WORKING IN PEAMOUNT · Pension · Yearly Increment · Bike to Work Scheme · Free Parking · Onsite Café · Peamount Choir/Social Groups · Employee Assistance Programme · Educational Funding · Subsidised Canteen · Award Winning Tranquillity Room · Staff/Family Fun Days PURPOSE OF THE POST The Senior Speech and Language Therapist will be responsible for the provision and delivery of a high-quality Speech and Language Therapy service in the designated clinical area(s) and will carry out clinical, educational and administrative duties as required. To work in collaboration with the Speech and Language Therapy Manager in planning, developing, co-ordinating and evaluating the service to meet the needs of the service users and the objectives of the organisation. Point on Salary Scale Your application must be your own work and reflect your own experiences, competencies and skills. Do not use AI to complete the application form. PLEASE SEE FULL JOB DESCRIPTION ATTACHED
Payroll Officer
Post Title & Subject Area: Payroll Officer Grade: Grade V Post Duration: Full-time, Permanent Reports to: Head of Human Resources Salary: Grade V Salary Scale €51,723 - €61,864* *Candidates should note that as per Department of Finance guidelines, entry will be at the minimum point of the scale and the rate of remuneration will not be subject to negotiation and may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government pay policy. Different terms and conditions may apply if you are a currently serving civil or public servant. Annual Leave: Annual Leave will be 25 working days. This leave is exclusive of public holidays. Hours of Attendance: Working hours will be 35 hours per week - net of rest breaks. Location: This position is based at NCAD, 100 Thomas Street, Dublin 8 The Payroll Officer will join the Human Resources team to provide a high quality, professional payroll advisory and support service to staff. The position of Payroll Officer requires the role holder to be able to work independently, to prioritise their work and meet deadlines. Given the nature of the role, and the support it provides across the College, the role holder will be required to exercise good judgement, discretion and maintain confidentiality. Experience of working in the public service or the education sector would be beneficial. NCAD payroll is part of the Higher Education Payroll Shared Services Model and manage three payrolls (monthly, fortnightly and pensions) Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
Staff Officer
THE POSITION The position of Staff Officer is a supervisory position within the Housing Agency with responsibility for managing the performance of a section or function within a department. They will work as part of a multidisciplinary team within The Housing Agency assisting with the implementation of work programmes to achieve goals, targets and standards set out in the Departmental and Team development plans. A Staff Officer is expected to use initiative, work to a high standard and have excellent interpersonal and communication skills. THE IDEAL CANDIDATE In the context of key duties and responsibilities for the post of Staff Officer, the ideal candidate will demonstrate the following knowledge, skills and competencies. Essential Requirements • A minimum of 2 years of experience in administrative procedures, including adequate practical experience in work of an executive nature, office organisation. • Knowledge and experience of operating ICT systems Desirable Attributes • The successful candidate will have relevant previous experience and a good knowledge of Social Housing Policy/Practice in Ireland. Competencies • Decision Making - Exercises good judgment, makes well informed decisions in a timely manner; consults with others as appropriate before implementing decisions. • Planning and Organising - Contributes to the development of operational plans, ensures plans are fully implemented, and monitors progress to operational objectives. • Communication and Interpersonal Skills - Tailors communications to effectively reach an audience. Is assertive and professional when dealing with challenging issues. • Teamwork - Promotes co-operation and commitment within a team to achieve goals and deliverables. • Specialist Knowledge – has a good knowledge of Social Housing Policy/Practice in Ireland and experience of operating ICT systems. Salary Scale – Staff Officer – Grade 5 LA Scales €51,722 – €53,266 – €54,844 – €56,454 – €58,076 LSI1 €59,967 LSI2 €61,865 New entrants will be appointed on the first point of the scale in line with government policy. Different terms and conditions may apply if immediately before appointment you are a currently serving civil/public servant. Eligibility to Compete Candidates should note that eligibility to compete is open to citizens of the European Economic Area (EEA). The EEA consists of the Member States of the European Union along with Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway. Swiss citizens under EU agreements may also apply. To qualify candidates must be citizens of the EEA by the date of any job offer. Eligible candidates must be: a) A citizen of the European Economic Area. 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 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 Switzerland and has a stamp 4 visa Closing date for Receipt of Applications – Friday 9th of January at 12noon 2026. Application Procedure Candidates must provide: a. a completed Housing Agency application form b. All sections of the application form must be completed. c. Applications should be typed and submitted via email in PDF format to recruitment@housingagency.ie d. Applicants will be short-listed based on the information supplied. e. Incomplete applications will not be considered for shortlisting. f. Applications will not be accepted under any circumstances after the closing date and time. g. Canvassing by or on behalf of the applicant will automatically disqualify. Should the person recommended for appointment decline or having accepted the position relinquish it or if any additional vacancy arises, the Agency may, at its discretion, select and recommend another person for appointment on the results of the selection process.
Administrative Assistant
Forvis Mazars in Ireland is a leading professional services firm with ambitious growth plans and over 1000 staff based in Cork, Dublin, Galway and Limerick. We are an integral part of Forvis Mazars Group, an internationally integrated partnership with over 40,000 professionals operating in over 100 countries and territories around the world. Our strategic framework drives positive and meaningful impact for our people, the environment and local communities while delivering unmatched client experience to our clients. Why join us Our people are ambassadors and leaders and have a bold entrepreneurial spirit to shape the future of our industry and the communities within which we serve. We empower and develop our teams to become professionals of the highest calibre in technical and client excellence. Our people first approach offers our teams a caring work environment which promotes belonging and inclusivity of all cultures and perspectives. The Position We are currently seeking a capable and enthusiastic Administrative Assistant to support the Head of Consulting and a Consulting Partner in a dynamic and fast-paced professional services environment. This is a permanent opportunity offering excellent potential for growth and development within a collaborative and high-performing team. The successful candidate will report directly to the Senior Personal Assistants, working closely with them to ensure smooth day-to-day operations and consistent support to senior leadership. Key Responsibilities Ideal Candidate · 1–2 years’ experience in an administrative role, ideally within a professional services or consultancy environment. · Strong organisational and time management skills. · Willingness to learn and take initiative. · Good communication skills, both written and verbal. · High level of discretion and professionalism. · Attention to detail and accuracy. · Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook). · Comfortable working with basic financial data. · Familiarity with eTenders, AML processes, and client onboarding is a plus but not essential. · Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work in a hybrid environment. · A collaborative mindset and openness to feedback from team members
Research and Training Librarian
The Office is now recruiting for a suitably qualified and committed individual to take up the role of Research and Training Librarian in its Library and Research Service. Library and Research Service The Library and Research Service delivers high quality legal research, information and legal know how services to support the work of the Office’s legal staff and is also involved in various Knowledge Management initiatives in the Office. The successful candidate will be joining a small team of eight, comprising of two other librarians (Legal Information Manager, Systems Librarian), one library assistant, four Legal Researchers, and one Legal Researcher and Know how Coordinator. In addition to delivering research and know how services, they also provide on demand legal research, a legal know how database, a wide range of current awareness services and legal reference guides, as well as information skills training programmes and access to a hard copy and electronic law collection. The Role Reporting to the Legal Information Manager, the Research and Training Librarian will be responsible for the provision and continued development of a high quality information and research service. They will also be responsible for planning and managing the continued development, delivery, and evaluation of legal information skills training programmes and support materials to the Office’s legal staff and Seconded Advisory Counsel. Key Duties and Responsibilities The key duties and responsibilities of the role may include: • Developing, providing and promoting research and information expertise and resource services to the Office; • Performing and prioritising non interpretative legal research for the Office’s legal staff and Seconded Advisory Counsel; • Planning, managing, developing, delivering and evaluating legal information skills training programmes to the Office’s legal staff and Seconded Advisory Counsel; • Preparing information skills and database support materials; • Developing and providing current awareness services and research guides to the Office’s legal staff, including the fortnightly current awareness bulletin; • Contributing to the Library Knowledge Base as one of the Library content editors; • Proactively contributing to the further development of the Library and Research Service; • Contributing to the work of the Learning and Development Committee; • Keeping up to date with developments in law and librarianship relevant to the role of the Research and Training Librarian. Please note: The above is a general guide to the key duties and responsibilities of the role and is not an exhaustive description. Other duties and responsibilities appropriate to the role may be assigned from time to time. Vacancy and Office Location The successful candidate will be based in the Office of the Attorney General, at Government Buildings, Merrion Street, Dublin 2. Working Environment The successful candidate will be expected to work full time on site for the duration of their probationary period. Access to remote working may be considered at that point, having regard to the nature of the work environment and subject to the business needs of the Office. Training and Development The Office is committed to strengthening the legal and administrative expertise of all staff and has in place a Performance Management Development System in conformity with the general policy of the Irish Civil Service. The Office will provide training, both in house and off site, for a range of legal, management and administrative tasks. Training can include attendance at relevant conferences on issues of relevance to the library and information profession, legal issues, or courses designated as important for staff of the Office. Benefits As well as a meaningful, varied, challenging and interesting career, some of the benefits of working as a Research and Training Librarian in the Office of the Attorney General are: • Salary starting at €39,474 with yearly increments for satisfactory performance; • Public sector pension; • 25 days of annual leave per year, rising to 29 days after a number of years in the grade; • Subject to business needs and a satisfactory probationary period: o Flexible working with a commitment to work life balance and a family friendly workplace, including work sharing arrangements and a wide variety of special leave options; o Access to Shorter Working Year Scheme; o Facility to apply for career breaks; o Learning and development opportunities; • Cycle to work scheme; • Access to Public Service Credit Union; • Tax saver public transport pass. Essential Candidates must have on or before Thursday, 15th January 2026: A qualification at minimum Level 9 on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ), or NARIC Ireland Foreign Qualifications equivalent, in Library and Information Studies; At least two years relevant experience in a customer facing library or information service; Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to handle multiple workloads and or conflicting priorities to tight deadlines; Self motivation with the ability to work as part of a team and independently with minimal supervision; The ability to collate, analyse and present information from multiple sources; The ability to actively share information, knowledge and expertise; Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, with the ability to present complex information in a clear and concise manner; Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders at all levels; Excellent information technology skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, in particular Excel, Word and PowerPoint. In addition to the above, candidates must also be able to demonstrate the Key Competencies identified for effective performance at this level. Desirable • Experience of working in a law library; • Experience of training end users on legal information databases; • Experience of using legal databases, for example vLex Justis, Lexis+, Westlaw Ireland and Westlaw UK; • A high level of proficiency in developing bespoke content, for example articles, leaflets, training and online content, and delivering both in person and virtual presentations or webinars.
