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Blended / Agile / Remote Working: Blended: While based in Galway, this is a hybrid role that also involves some travel. Please note that WSI has a Hybrid Working Policy that allows you to apply to work from home up to three days and in the office for a minimum of 2 days a week. Training will be in the office for the first week, and then as required. Annual Leave: 22 days. This allowance is subject to the usual conditions regarding the granting of annual leave, is based on a five-day week and is exclusive of the usual public holidays. The Role The Office Administrator role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the effective day-to-day operations of the organisation, providing administrative support, maintaining efficient systems and processes, and delivering a high standard of service to colleagues and stakeholders. We are seeking a motivated, organised, and proactive individual who can work effectively in a dynamic environment and demonstrate strong communication, organisational, and administrative skills. Key Responsibilities (Please note this list is not definitive nor exhaustive) • Database Administration: maintenance of multiple databases with a focus on data integrity, including data entry and systematic cleanup of inaccurate or duplicate records. • Shared ownership of Course Registration process. • Administration of Franchisee membership process. • General Administration, to include, but not limited to, liaising with external stakeholders to ensure certificates, orders and membership requests are fulfilled in a timely manner. • Support the Garda Vetting Liaison team with Garda Vetting applications on an ad hoc basis. • Monitor WSI’s public phone number and general enquiries email account during business hours and ensure queries are dealt with promptly, directing queries to relevant parties where required. • Deal with all customer queries, concerns or complaints in a prompt, courteous and professional manner. • Inform all relevant stakeholders of any customer complaints or concerns with a view to learning from the situation and preventing a recurrence. • Ensure all files, communication materials, and documentation relevant to role are clear, concise and easily accessible to all relevant stakeholders. • Assist the Senior Office Administrator in collating data for internal and external reporting. • Assist the Senior Office Administrator with ad hoc tasks, as required by the organisation. • Assist other team members, Council members and volunteers in other administrative tasks as required. • Reflect the values of WSI and Public Service in every aspect of your role. • To attend all training. This may include training outside of normal working hours, and it may include training on site, at alternative locations or online training platforms. • Minimum required hours must be met each week, (currently 35). CO must accurately clock in and out for all attendance on the employee portal and adhere to all employee legislative and health and safety requirements. Qualifications and Experience Candidates must, on or before the closing date, be able to demonstrate and verify that they meet the following criteria: a. Essential Criteria • Evidence of a minimum of 2 years relevant work experience in line with the Clerical Officer capabilities. • Highly organised, with excellent time management skills along with strong attention to detail; ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. • Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills. • Experience recording, collating, and reporting data and figures in various formats. • Proficient use of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint). • A demonstrable ability to work on own initiative and work collaboratively with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders. b. Desired Criteria • A Third Level qualification in a Business or other relevant field. • Ability to prioritise a heavy workload and work under pressure. • Experience in administration of multiples databases would be a distinct advantage. Garda Vetting and References The successful candidate may be subject to Garda Vetting Procedures in line with the provisions of the National Vetting Bureau (Children & Vulnerable Persons) Act 2012 to 2016 as appropriate in advance of appointment. The appointment of any successful candidate will be subject to receipt of references which are satisfactory. Capability Framework In particular, applicants must establish within their application that they possess the qualities, skills and knowledge required for the role of Office Administrator, Clerical Officer Level, as identified by the Public Sector Capability Framework, which can be found here: Clerical Officer (Also see Appendix 1). These are: • Building future readiness - Digital focus, innovation and upskilling for the future. • Evidence-informed delivery Eligibility to compete and certain restrictions on eligibility a. Eligible Candidates must be: i. A citizen of the European Economic Area. The EEA (European Economic Area) consists of the Member States of the European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein, and Norway; or ii. A citizen of the United Kingdom (UK); or iii. A citizen of Switzerland pursuant to the agreement between the EU (European Union) and Switzerland on the free movement of persons; or iv. A non-EEA citizen who is a spouse or child of an EEA or Swiss citizen and has a stamp 4 visa; or v. A person awarded international protection under the International Protection Act 2015, or any family member entitled to remain in the State because of family reunification and has a stamp 4 visa; or vi. 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. To qualify candidates must meet one of the citizenship criteria above by the date of any job offer. Candidates who are not citizens of the aforementioned countries must have the necessary permissions to work in Ireland. b. 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 (as defined by the Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Acts 2009–2011) for a period of 2 years from termination of the employment. People who availed of this scheme and who may be successful in this competition will have to prove their eligibility (expiry of period of non-eligibility) and the Minister’s consent will have to be secured prior to employment by any Public Service body. c. 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 not eligible to apply for another position in the same employment or the same sector. Therefore, such retirees may not apply for this position. d. Department of Education and Skills Early Retirement Scheme for Teachers Circular It is a condition of the Early Retirement Scheme that with the exception of the situations set out in paragraphs 10.2 and 10.3 of the relevant circular documentation, and with those exceptions only, if a teacher accepts early retirement under Strands 1, 2 or 3 of this scheme and is subsequently employed in any capacity in any area of the public sector, payment of pension to that person under the scheme will immediately cease. Pension payments will, however, be resumed on the ceasing of such employment or on the person's 60th birthday, whichever is the later, but on resumption, the pension will be based on the person's actual reckonable service as a teacher (i.e., the added years previously granted will not be considered in the calculation of the pension payment). e. Department of Health and Children Circular (7/2010) The Department of Health Circular 7/2010 dated 1 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 reemployment 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. People who availed of either of these schemes are not eligible to compete in this competition. f. Department of Environment, Community & Local Government The Department of Environment, Community & Local Government Circular Letter LG(P) 06/2013 introduced a Voluntary Redundancy Scheme for Local Authorities. In accordance with the terms of the Collective Agreement: Redundancy Payments to Public Servants dated 28 June 2012 as detailed above, it is a specific condition of that VER Scheme that persons will not be eligible for re-employment in any Public Service body [as defined by the Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Acts 2009–2011 and the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012] for a period of 2 years from their date of departure under this Scheme. These conditions also apply in the case of engagement/employment on a contract for service basis (either as a contractor or as an employee of a contractor). g. 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 (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. It is the responsibility of former public or civil servant candidates to ensure their eligibility to apply. Potential candidates who participated in a voluntary severance/redundancy or early retirement programs, received a redundancy payment or are in receipt of a public sector pension, should familiarise themselves with their individual conditions pertaining to public sector re-employment and declare same if applying. Salary Entry will be at the minimum of the scale and increments may be awarded subject to satisfactory performance 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. PPC (Personal Pension Contribution) Scale (for officers who are existing civil or public servants appointed on or after 6 April 1995 or who are new entrants to the civil or public service and who are making a compulsory personal pension contribution). The annual salary scale for this position is as follows: CLERICAL OFFICER STANDARD SCALE - PPC €31,921 €33,679 €34,126 €34,997 €36,282 €37,566 €38,849 €39,783 €40,843 €42,072 €42,938 €44,156 €45,366 €47,254 €48,738¹ €50,030² ¹ After 3 years satisfactory service at the maximum ² After 6 years satisfactory service at the maximum A different rate will apply where the appointee is a civil or public servant recruited before 6th April 1995 and who is not required to make a Personal Pension Contribution. Other pay and conditions may apply if, immediately prior to appointment, the appointee is a serving civil or public servant. Subject to satisfactory performance increments may be payable in line with current Government policy. Payment will be made fortnightly in arrears by electronic funds transfer to a bank account of your choice. Please note that payment cannot be made until Bank details are supplied. Statutory deductions from salary will be made as appropriate. Important Note Entry will be at the minimum 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.
Senior Travel Advisor
Salary €43,071 - €64,166 *This role will be filled in line with Public Pay Policy at Point 1 of the relevant Salary Scale unless the successful candidate is appointed from an existing public sector role Level 7 Temporary, Specified Purpose Contract, full-time (approximate end date December 2027) * The specific purpose is to cover a maternity leave Location: Galway Tourist Information Centre, C/O Galway City Museum, Spanish Arch, Galway, H91 CX5P Job Purpose Support the delivery of the in-destination visitor information service and have overall responsibility for the efficient running of the Tourist Information Centres (TIC) within the assigned region. Contribute to the national co-ordinated approach to assisting visitors through engagement in and monitoring of national projects associated with the provision of tourist information. Primary Objectives/Key Responsibilities (Individuals may have a combination of a number of these responsibilities) Visitor Engagement Office Location We do not ask for addresses as part of the application process, however it is the responsibility of the candidate to acknowledge the base location of the role. *Please note that this is a Tourist Information Centre based role. Hybrid working is not available for this role. This role is fully on-site in the Tourist Information Centre. The Tourist Information Centres are open 7 days per week at certain times of the year. The successful candidate will be required to work 5 days out of 7 per week including weekends. Selection Process: Shortlisting will be based on applications and the selection process may involve two competency based interviews. A panel of successful candidates may be formed following the selection process. Interview Attendance Requirement: Candidates must be available to attend an in-person interview at the location and date specified by Fáilte Ireland. Please note that the location of the interview may vary from the base location of the role. Fáilte Ireland is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace which values and benefits from the diversity of the workforce. We encourage you to reach out to us directly at recruitment@failteireland.ie should you require assistance or reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process.
Sales Specialist
IKEA Plan & Order Point Galway are looking to welcome a Sales Specialist to our new store! Are you interested in sales and passionate about bringing creative visions to life? Join us in an exciting new opportunity at our new Planning & Order Point in Galway, where you’ll support customers in designing their dream kitchens and wardrobes. If you have a keen eye for detail and enjoy using innovative planning tools, we’d love to hear from you. WHAT WE OFFER • The Start Date of employment will be end of October/beginning of November 2026. • The starting salary for this role is €33,800 per annum, based on skills and experience. • 39 Hours working 5 days per week including day shift, evenings and alternate weekends. • We can discuss flexibility to match your life and our business needs during the interview. WORKING WITH US HAS ITS REWARDS Our co-workers bring unique ideas and skills to work every day, and we offer a variety of benefits that suit their and their family's everyday needs. • 15% IKEA discount & discount portal helping you save £100’s on High-street retailers. • Life Assurance of 4 times your pay, enhanced statutory pension contributions & interest free loans. • iBenefits – Rewards & discount portal. • Free healthy meal option, salad bar, fruit, and hot/cold drinks. ..as well so much more! https://www.ikea.com/gb/en/this-is-ikea/work-with-us/why-work-with-us-because-a-job-with-us-is-so-much-more-than-a-job-pub1969c310/ WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO HAVE • You will be able to conduct sales discussions with ease. • Experience of working in a customer and commercial-oriented business, with an interest in people’s everyday life at home within their kitchen. • Capacity to take personal initiatives and respond well to changes, with the ability to both find solutions to complex problems and be able to communicate to the customer. • Skilled in using computer software. WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING ON THE DAY TO DAY • You actively engage with our customers to identify their needs and how to inspire and advise them on the best solutions for their life at home through home furnishings. • Support increasing sales by being proud of your areas of responsibility, ensuring the customer meets an area that is clean, well presented and easy to shop. • Kitchen Planning & Designing for up to 2 hours with an additional 30-60 minutes to provide accurate plans, worktop and installation quotations for the customer. • Support with responding to the customer emails, securing payments both in store and remotely. WE CARE FOR THE PEOPLE It takes the diversity of thought, background, and culture to make great ideas a reality. We welcome candidates from all walks of life, including those with disabilities, to join us, and feel valued in the workplace. Come see the wonderful workday where we create a better everyday life for the many RECRUITMENT PROCESS INFORMATION Let us know if you require any adjustments to be made during the interview process as soon as possible. • Please attach an updated CV with your application so we can get to know you better. • Shortlisted candidates will be requested to take a 15-20 minute prescreening call with a recruiter. • Final stage candidates will be invited to a virtual interview with the hiring manager to present a design task. Each co-worker will follow a structured training plan, including a period of Kitchen School training prior to store opening. This will involve travel to IKEA Dublin store for 2 weeks, Monday to Friday. This will be fully arranged and funded by IKEA. This ensures you are fully upskilled ahead of opening, with no personal expenses incurred. We understand not everyone will be selected, but we promise to keep you informed either way. For any advice or support, email beth.crombie@Ingka.ikea.com and I will be happy to help!
Team Manager
CORLANN - WEST POST OF SPECIFIED PURPOSE FULL-TIME TEAM MANAGER (Salary Grade: Clinical Nurse Manager 2 / Social Care Manager 2) ORCHARD DAY SERVICES, GORT CO. GALWAY JOB REF: 105190 Orchard Services provide day, residential and respite community-based services using a person-centered approach to meet the needs of adults with intellectual disabilities. The vision of the service is to support people with intellectual disabilities to achieve a full and valued life in their local community. Our aim is to provide a quality service that promotes the independence and potential of each individual we support at all stages of their lives. The Role: The Team Manager will provide leadership and direction for the teams, actively coordinating the teams to ensure the development of person-centred services. The Team Manager will work with and support the staff teams and be responsible for the overall operational management of the specified locations of the service .The successful candidates will work closely with the Service Coordinator/ Area Manager to ensure that services are delivered in an efficient and effective manner within the agreed budget, and will be proactive members of the Orchard Services management team. Reporting To/ Responsible To : Service Coordinator/Area Manager or delegate Qualifications/Experience: · A relevant 3rd level qualification in the Social Care or Health Sector e.g. Nursing qualification and current Live Register Certificate from NMBI or Social Care qualification and be registered in the Social Care Workers Register maintained by the Social Care Workers Registration Board - CORU Or Be eligible under the Section 91 (existing practitioner) route for registration in the Social Care Workers Register maintained by the Social Care Workers Registration Board -CORU (evidence of application status is necessary) · An appropriate qualification in Health and Social Care Management (QQI Level 6) is a necessary requirement of the post. If the successful applicant does not hold such a qualification, a commitment to obtaining the qualification prior to taking up the post will be required. · Candidates must have at least 5 years post qualification experience including a minimum of 3 years in a management role, gained in services for people with intellectual disabilities. · Practical knowledge of and experience of working within the 2007 Health Act and New Directions. · A full clean manual Driving Licence, which qualifies you to drive manual transmission vehicles on Irish Roads and use of your own car is an essential requirement. · Experience of working with individuals with behaviours that challenge is essential. · Candidates must be able to demonstrate experience of leading and supporting a team. · A knowledge of grant applications is desirable. · Interagency working with relevant bodies (HSE, GRETB, Employability, GRD and other relevant bodies) is desirable. · Experience in community networking, supporting individuals to partake in activities in their local community, goal setting and programme implementation is desirable. Skills: · Leadership and planning skills · Ability to set goals, put these goals into action and evaluate their success · Ability to exercise good judgement, discretion and confidentiality · Creativity and self-motivation skills · Effective communication style in both written and verbal forms · Work ethic in a team environment using a person-centred philosophy · Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills. · Proficiency in computer skills and online data management systems. · Fluency in verbal and written English is an essential requirement of this post. Working Hours: For Clinical Nurse Manager 2 (CNM2) grade, a 75 hours fortnight applies as per HR Circular 018/2022. For Social Care Manager 2 (SCM2) grade, a 78 hours fortnight applies. Contracted hours will be based on a 7-day duty roster and will depend on the qualification of the successful candidate. It is envisaged that the successful candidate will work primarily Monday to Friday with contracted hours of work liable to change between the hours of 8am – 8pm. Some weekend work may be required. Contracted hours of work are rostered to meet the requirements of the service, to include days, evenings, weekends, public holidays, as service need requires. An ‘On Call’ commitment is required and flexibility around this will be expected in order to meet service needs. The successful candidate will be required to take responsibility as the senior person on duty in order to support colleagues across Orchard Services, on a rostered basis, outside of usual business hours. Corlann’s model of service is based on Personal Outcome Measures, requiring employees to be flexible in their working hours to provide a quality service delivery for each individual. Annual Leave: Leave will be granted according to the agreed leave assigned to the grade of the successful candidates i.e. Social Care Manager 2 or Clinical Nurse Manager 2. Annual leave must be planned in advance with the Area Manager / Service Coordinator to ensure appropriate and adequate cover is provided for the service. Remuneration: Based on the salary scale attached to the qualification of the successful candidates i.e. Social Care Manager 2 or Clinical Nurse Manager 2. Tenure: The post is Specified-Purpose Full-Time and Pensionable. Probation: A probationary period of nine months from the date of appointment applies to the post. The employment may be terminated at any time during the probationary period should the employer find that the appointee is unsuitable to continue employment. The probation period may be extended at the Employer’s discretion. To view full Job Description, please find attached. Informal enquiries to Margaret Kearney, Area Manager or Service Coordinator Michelle Martyn on 091 631530. Closing Date for receipt of completed Application Forms & CV’s on-line is 5pm on Monday the 26th of October, 2026 Interview date is to be confirmed. Corlann is an equal opportunities employer
Community Team Leader
CORLANN - WEST POST OF PERMANENT FULL-TIME COMMUNITY TEAM LEADER (Salary Grade: Clinical Nurse Manager 1 / Social Care Leader) ORCHARD SERVICES, GORT CO. GALWAY JOB REF: 105120 DESCRIPTION AND VISION OF SERVICES Corlann – West Region provide a community based, person centred service focusing on the needs and abilities of children and adults with intellectual disabilities. The vision of the service is to support people with intellectual disabilities to achieve a full and valued life in their community, in line with best practice both nationally and internationally. Working in partnership with each person supported by services, we aim to create opportunities for people supported by services to have ordinary life experiences and to be closely connected to family and friends. We are committed to supporting people to live a life of their choosing. Orchard Services provide a range of community-based servicesincluding day, residential, respite, community outreach, family support and a range of multidisciplinary support services. People are supported in various types of day settings – day centres, supported employment, social and micro enterprises, training and education and these can be in groups or individualised. People are supported in residential settings in their own homes in the community individually and in groups with different staffing support levels depending on their levels of disability. Our Services are person centred focusing on the needs and abilities of adults with intellectual disabilities and autism. We wish to create opportunities for people who use our service to have valued social roles in their communities and to form friendships. We wish to recruit innovative, creative and motivated people who will relish the opportunity to assist in achieving this vision as part of a team. We are looking for people who will be flexible and dynamic, can adapt to the needs of particular individuals they supportand be open to change. Role: The role of the CMN1/Social Care Leader is an important role in the management of the day to day organisation of an integrated service providing day service support. The successful candidate must provide leadership in the development of the service in line with Personal Outcomes Measures, HIQA standards, new directions and future service requirements. It is the Team Leader’s responsibility to ensure that the life of each individual reflects the Organisations core values by supporting each individual’s development in the areas of: · Dignity and respect · Promoting Independence in the area of personal development, educational, employment, life skills and day to day living skills · Developing friendships and relationships · Making choices · Community Networking · Whilst ensuring the physical, medical, social and emotional wellbeing outcomes of the people supported are observed. Reporting/Responsible To: Team Manager/Service Coordinator or delegate/Area Manager. Qualifications/Experience: Working Hours: Contracted hours will depend on the grade of the successful candidate - i.e. 78 hours a fortnight (SCL grade) or 75 hours a fortnight (CNM1 grade) rostered flexibly on a 7 day duty roster. The Team leader will work as a frontline member of the team with protected time to carry out specific team leader duties. In addition, a night duty commitment may be a requirement of posts in residential services for which the appropriate allowance will be paid. An on call commitment is an integral part of this role. On call is allocated on a roster basis among the Orchard Services management Team. Corlann’s model of service is based on Personal Outcome Measures requiring employees to be flexible in their working hours to provide a quality service delivery for each individual. Annual Leave: Leave will be granted according to the agreed leave assigned to the grade of the successful candidates i.e. Social Care or CNM1. Annual leave must be planned in advance with the Area Manager / Service Coordinator to ensure appropriate and adequate cover is provided for the service. Remuneration: Based on the salary scale attached to the grade of the successful candidates i.e. Social Care Leader or CNM1. Tenure: Permanent, Full-Time and Pensionable. Probation: A probationary period of nine months from the date of appointment applies to the post. The employment may be terminated at any time during the probationary period should the employer find that the appointee is unsuitable to continue employment. The probation period may be extended at the Employer’s discretion. To view Full Job Description, please find atatched. Informal enquiries to Margaret Kearney, Area Manager or Michelle Martyn (West Region) Service Coordinator on 091 631530. Closing Date for receipt of completed Application Forms & CV’s on-line is 5pm on Monday the 26th of October, 2026 Interview date is to be confirmed. Corlann is an equal opportunities employer
Shop Assistant
Join our Würth Community as a Shop Assistant! The Würth Group is a leading provider of industrial consumable products, with over 400 companies and a global workforce of 83,000 people. Our commitment to high-quality products, innovation and excellent customer service has earned us an enviable reputation and continued growth. Würth Ireland has been active for over 40 years from our head office on the Ballysimon Road, Limerick city. Our growth throughout the nineties and into the new millennium, coupled with record-breaking sales, has made Würth Ireland a top 1000 company in the country and market leader in its field. Offering a range of over 8,000 industrial products direct from the logistics centre in Limerick coupled and a further 120,000 articles through direct shipment from Germany, we are not only ready to supply and service our customers today, but for the future. In line with our Omni-Channel Strategy our company expansion has led to the opening of 21 Trade Outlets throughout Ireland with further expansion planned over the next 3 years. Our E-Business continues to expand, incorporating vending technology, scanners, on-line sales and selling, coupled with social and video marketing. We have the largest Salesforce in Ireland with over 100 directly employed Sales Representatives on the road selling, servicing, and supporting our growing customer base. Our main industry sectors are: Automotive Aftermarket, Engineering & MRO, Construction, Renewables as well as Kitchens, Bedrooms & Bathrooms. Within our company’s headquarters in Limerick, you will find over 70 support staff working across a variety of functions including Sales, Marketing, Finance, Customer Services, Purchasing, Human Resources and Logistics. We are now looking to recruit a Shop Assistant who will be based in Galway and provide holiday/sickness cover as required in the Athlone Shop. Candidates must be living within the radius of the 2 shops mentioned, to be viable to provide cover as and when required. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic work environment. Your Mission! As a shop assistant, you will provide our customers with a knowledgeable, friendly, and dependable service. You'll have a passion for driving shop sales, promoting our products and services, and delivering professional customer service. You’ll join a team who take pride in their store, work together and have lots of fun along the way! Duties & Responsibilities · Building effective relationships with customers through value added selling. · Identifying sales opportunities and offering advice and solutions on our extensive range of products. · Striving to achieve monthly key performance indicators including sales & margin targets. · Maintaining a clean shop and effectively merchandised counter area. · Ensuring stock levels are maintained. · Making telesales calls to new or existing customers. · Keeping your working environment tidy and safe. · Being security conscious at all times. Skills, Experience & Requirements · The ideal candidate will be experienced in selling with a strong ambition to succeed. · Must have a full driving license. · People person with exceptional demonstrated customer service qualities and a positive can-do attitude. · Prepared to work hard and embrace learning opportunities. · A great communicator who loves to help people. · Friendly, reliable, honest and enthusiastic. · The flexibility and mobility to move and work to the same high standards within different shops at short notice, in a radius to your home, is essential. · Background in construction, tools or automotive industry ideal but not essential Or D.I.Y. store or trade/retail store experience. What we Offer Joining Wurth Ireland means joining a growing German Multinational– full of support and opportunity including excellent training and ongoing development to help you be the best you can be!!!! · We offer a competitive salary with ample opportunity to increase your earnings through monthly and quarterly incentives. · 24 days annual leave · Structured Onboarding Programme · Paid Sick Leave Scheme · Employee Referral Scheme · Staff Discount · Long Service Rewards · Career Progression Opportunities · Wellness initiatives including 24/7 access to Employee Assistance Programme - OTE Earnings €36,744 plus pa CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Regional Manager
Role Purpose The purpose of this role within the relevant business unit and for HIQA as a whole: The successful candidate will join the Social Services Regulation Directorate team and will also be appointed as an inspector of social services and carry out the function as set out under the Scheme of Determination by the Chief Inspector of Social Services. The Regional Manager will be responsible for managing a team of inspectors of social services and a programme of regulation in designated centres for children in special care and the monitoring children’s social services (Child Protection and welfare services, children’s residential centres, foster care and the detention campus) in line with HIQA’s and the Chief Inspector’s legal duties and business plan objectives. The Regional Manager will be responsible for supporting the team of inspectors and regulatory support officer and/or other staff as required, ensuring that all staff within their span of responsibility discharge their duties in line with the Chief Inspector Scheme of Determination, regulatory guidance, business rule and HIQA’s policies, procedures and quality assurance mechanisms. The Regional Manager will also be responsible for the programme of regulation and the assessment of compliance with legislation and national standards up to and including enforcement activity as required. Behavioural Expectations The way that HIQA people are expected to work to role model HIQA values: The incumbent of this role is expected to demonstrate HIQA’s values in the delivery of every day work and interactions with clients and colleagues, by putting people first, being fair and objective, being open and accountable, demonstrating excellence and innovation and working together. Common Tasks Team Member Principal Conditions of Service Probation A probationary period of six months applies to this position. Pay Candidates will be appointed on the minimum point of the salary scale (€87,510) and in accordance with the Department of Finance guidelines. The rate of remuneration will not be subject to negotiation. The incremental progression for this scale is in line with Government pay policy. The salary scale for this position is as follows: Engineer I (PPC) €87,510 €90,260 €93,015 €95,761 €98,508 €101,776 €105,493¹ €109,216² 1. After 3 years’ satisfactory service at the maximum 2. After 6 years’ satisfactory service at the maximum Entry will be at the first point of the scale. An exception may occur where an appointee has been serving elsewhere in the public service in an analogous grade and pay-scale. In this case the appointment may be assimilated to the nearest point of the advertised salary scale with their incremental date adjusted accordingly. Please note the rate of remuneration may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government pay policy. Superannuation Pensionable public servants (new joiners) recruited on or after 1 January 2013 will be members of the Single Public Service Pension Scheme. Please note that the Single Public Service Pension Scheme applies to all pensionable first-time entrants to the public service, as well as to former public servants returning to the public service after a break of more than 26 weeks. In certain circumstances, for example, where the public servant was on secondment or approved leave or remains on the same contract of employment, the 26-week rule does not apply. The legislation giving effect to the Scheme is the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012. For those who are not subject to the Single Public Service Pension Scheme (e.g. those transferring from other public service employment where the break in service, if any, is less than 26 weeks), the terms of the Health Information and Quality Authority Superannuation Scheme will apply. Pension Abatement If an appointee has previously been employed in the Civil or Public Service and that appointee is entitled to or in receipt of a pension from the Civil or Public Service or where a Civil/Public Service pension comes into payment during the appointee’s reemployment that pension will be subject to abatement in accordance with Section 52 of the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and other Provisions) Act 2012. Please note: In applying for this position you are acknowledging that you understand that the abatement provisions, where relevant, will apply. It is not envisaged that the employing Department/Office/Body will support an application for an abatement waiver in respect of appointments to this position. Annual Leave Annual leave is 30 days per annum. Hours of attendance Hours of attendance will be fixed from time to time but will amount to not less than 35 per week. The appointee may be required to work additional hours from time to time as may be reasonable and necessary for the proper performance of his or her duties subject to the limits set down under working time regulations. Blended Working Arrangements HIQA has introduced blended working to offer more flexible working arrangements to all employees. We aim to strike a balance between being flexible, efficient, and resilient by facilitating blended working where practical, while enabling onsite interaction, collaboration, and support as required. All roles in HIQA have been assessed under the criteria of business needs and role suitability for blended working. This determined the proportion of time that employees will spend working in HIQA offices and working from home, depending on their role. Depending on the role, there may be a requirement to attend the office for more than the allocated number of days for training and on-boarding purposes at the start of your employment and during the probation period.
Regional Manager
Role Purpose The purpose of this role within the relevant business unit and for HIQA as a whole: The Regional Manager will join the Healthcare team within the Regulation Directorate. The Regional Manager role as advertised will manage and support a team of inspectors and/or other staff as required, ensuring that all staff within their sphere of responsibility discharge their duties in line with HIQA’s scheme of delegation, policies and procedures and quality assurance mechanisms. The Regional Manager will also be responsible for the programme of regulation and the assessment of compliance with legislation and national standards up to and including enforcement/escalation activity as required. The role as advertised will involve monitoring public general hospitals, maternity hospitals, rehabilitation and community inpatient hospital services, and private hospitals following commencement of the Patient Safety (Notifiable Incidents and Open Disclosure) Act 2023. It does not incorporate mental health services, residential care services for older persons or people with disabilities or monitoring exposure to ionising radiation. Separate recruitment campaigns are held for inspectors in these areas. The Regional Manager will lead a team of inspectors to carry out all regulatory activities in accordance with HIQA’s policies, processes and procedures to determine compliance with legislation and national standards, report publicly on findings and respond appropriately when service providers do not meet requirements. Behavioural Expectations The way that HIQA people are expected to work to role model HIQA values: The incumbent of this role is expected to demonstrate HIQA’s values in the delivery of every day work and interactions with clients and colleagues, by putting people first, being fair and objective, being open and accountable, demonstrating excellence and innovation and working together. Common Tasks Team Member Please note the role competency overview referred to in the above role description. This will assist you when completing the application form and preparing for the competency based interview. The number of applications received for a position generally exceeds that required to fill existing and future roles. While a candidate may meet the eligibility requirements of the competition, if the numbers applying for the role are such that it would not be practical to progress all candidates to the next stage of the selection process, HIQA may decide that a smaller number of candidates based on order of merit from shortlisting may be called to the next stage of the process. HIQA will conduct a shortlisting process to select a group who, based on an examination of the application forms, appear to be the most suitable for the role. This is not to suggest that other candidates are necessarily unsuitable or incapable of undertaking the job, rather that there are some candidates, who based on their application, appear to be more qualified and/or have more relevant experience. The applications will be shortlisted by a selection panel. They will examine each application form against the essential shortlisting criteria (outlined in the role description above) and the Evidence of Competencies section on the application form. The onus is on candidates to establish eligibility for the role, therefore it is in each candidate’s interest to provide a detailed and accurate account of their qualifications, experience and Evidence of Competencies as requested on the application form. Competition updates will be issued to the email address as entered on the application form. The onus is on each candidate to ensure that they are in receipt of all communication. Candidates are advised to check emails on a regular basis throughout the duration of the competition; in addition, being sure to check junk/spam folders should any emails be mistakenly filtered. HIQA accepts no responsibility for communication not accessed or received by a candidate.
Garage Parts Administrator
Job Purpose To provide efficient administrative support for the garage parts department by managing inventory records, processing orders, liaising with suppliers, and ensuring the timely availability of parts required for vehicle servicing and repairs. Key Responsibilities
Petcare Advisor/Sales Assistant
Petmania are currently recruiting for a num part time Sales Associates for our Galway store. The ideal candidates will be passionate about retail and sales and be willing and eager to make their mark in the store. In addition to this it is an advantage if you are currently studying or recently qualified in Animal Care to QQI level 5 or 6. We currently have one 12 hour contract available however we envisage that more hours will be available each week- please note you must be available mid week as well as weekends The main tasks you will be responsible for are; In addition to your basic pay we offer you; Quarterly bonuses based on the success of the store, Great training opportunities through our myPetmania portal, Paid maternity and paternity leave, Access to Cycle to Work scheme and, Access to HSF Health cover And if you are interested and show an aptitude for it, the opportunity to up skill to become a Dog Groomer. CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
