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THE ROLE Cork City Council invites applications, on the official application form, from suitably qualified persons, who wish to be considered for inclusion on a panel from which temporary and vacancies for the post of Programme Manager – Housing Delivery – Grade 8 (5 Year FTC) may be filled. The Programme Manager for Housing Delivery will work within the Housing Directorate and form part of the senior management team reporting to the Director of Service and will work with other City Council officials and external stakeholders in the development and delivery of a Housing Delivery Strategy and Delivery programme for Cork City Council and/or any necessary actions under Housing for All or any subsequent national strategy. DUTIES The key duties and responsibilities of the post will include: • Be responsible for the development and successful delivery of a comprehensive Delivery Plan aligned with national housing strategies (e.g. Housing for All, National Disability Strategy, and all future housing plans and strategies) and meet housing targets and objectives as outlined in such strategies. • Provide strategic direction to all housing projects under their remit, to ensure they are delivered on time, within budget, and to the required standards, and in a coordinated way with all internal and external stakeholders. Overseeing developments at various stages of the development life cycle from early concept, acquisition, planning, design, procurement through to delivery and handover. • Anticipate challenges, manage risk, and navigate the complex housing delivery environment to deliver on targets and objectives • Efficiently manage and provide clear leadership and direction to a multidisciplinary team of technical and administrative staff, as well as external teams, to align with organisational priorities • Build and maintain strong partnerships with government agencies, Approved Housing Bodies, private developers, and other key stakeholders and be proactive in the development of such partnerships. • Oversee planning, procurement, and delivery programmes and develop, manage and oversee budgets for all projects • Ensure compliance with statutory requirements, funding conditions, and quality standards as well as the management of both internal and external governance processes • Represent the Housing Directorate and the organisation on various internal and external working groups as required including Strategic Policy Committee (SPC) meetings, Local Area Committee meetings, and meetings with external stakeholders to include Department of Housing Local Government and Heritage, the Housing Delivery Coordination Office, the Housing Agency, the Land Development Agency, and Approved Housing Bodies • Undertake such other specific functions as required from time to time. The above specification is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties involved and consequently, the post holder may be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post which may be assigned to them from time to time and to contribute to the development of the post while in office. QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE POST 1. Character Each candidate must be of good character. 2. Health Each candidate must be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. 3. Education, Training, Experience, etc. Each candidate must, on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms – a) hold an honours degree (level 8 in the National Framework of Qualifications) in a relevant discipline and / or a minimum of five years satisfactory experience at senior management level. b) possess a high standard of training, experience and knowledge, to include commercial and legal knowledge, and experience and understanding of residential development delivery or large-scale infrastructure/capital works programme delivery; c) possess a high standard of management experience, to include the management of multidisciplinary teams, preferably within the area of housing delivery. 4. Driving Licence Holders of the office may be required to drive a car in the course of their duties and therefore are required to hold a full driving licence for class B vehicles free from disqualifications. Desirable Skills: The ideal candidate should: • Have project management experience of multi-million-euro delivery of housing programmes and/or capital infrastructure programmes in an urban environment, including the ability to prepare project briefs/business case analysis and carry out project assessment and appraisals. • Expertise in financial governance, including budgeting, forecasting and reporting and ability to assess risk and develop mitigation strategies for complex projects • Have experience of the residential/property development process including the planning and legal systems, in particular the Part 8 Planning procedure for residential development, including engagement and communication with relevant stakeholders, elected members and reporting to Council meetings and the media. • Have commercial knowledge and understanding, together with an ability to demonstrate focus, resilience, organisation, and methodology at senior management level • Demonstrate effective stakeholder engagement skills (both internal and external stakeholders) and experience in securing co-operation and consensus with a range of bodies and representative groups. Have the ability to confidently challenge proposals with the aim to improve outcomes and efficiencies. • Have knowledge of public sector procurement policies and procedures • Demonstrate experience of project finance and budget management and ensuring value for money. • Demonstrate interpersonal, communication, presentation and influencing skills and an excellent work ethic with a keen interest in pushing projects forward. • Proven ability to lead a multi-disciplinary team in the delivery of strategic projects. • Have good knowledge and awareness of statutory obligations of Health & Safety Legislation, the implications for the organisation and the employee, and their application in the workplace. • Have an understanding of the current public policy environment within the Housing sector across Ireland • Demonstrate a proven ability in the following competency areas: Strategic Management and Change, Performance through People, Delivering Results and Personal Effectiveness. Salary The salary scale for the post is: €80,165 -€80,880 - €84,026 - €87,191 - €90,362 - €93,500 - €96,657 - €100,238 (LSI1) - €105,945 (LSI2) In accordance with Departmental Circular Letter EL 02/2011, a person who is not a serving local authority employee on or after 1st January 2011, will enter the scale at the minimum point. Hours of Duty The standard working week will be 35 hours per week. The role may, on occasion, include evening and weekend work. Holders of the post may be called for duty at any time in accordance with arrangements made by local authorities. The Council reserves the right to alter hours of work from time to time. Garda Vetting This post will come within the scope of the Local Authorities Garda Vetting Scheme. Please consult our Candidate Information Booklet where further information on Garda Vetting can be found.
Librarian
KILKENNY COUNTY COUNCIL Kilkenny County Council provides services to a population of over 103,000 citizens in County Kilkenny in areas of housing, roads, transportation, planning, environment, economic and community development, tourism, libraries, fire and emergency response, parks, amenities, heritage, arts and water services. We have over 750 employees and can offer exciting careers across our services in various roles such as engineering, technical, financial, management, administration, library services, fire services and general services. Our headquarters are in Kilkenny City, and we have area offices throughout the county. The Council operates within an annual revenue budget of €120.9 million and a multi-annual six-year capital budget of €832 million. 2.1 LIBRARY SERVICE Kilkenny County Council Library Service operates in a dynamic and changing environment across its network of 8 branch libraries, one mobile library service, Library Administrative Headquarters including Local Studies. The library service is charged with delivering on the aims and objectives of the sector’s 5-year strategy, The Library is the Place, 2023-2027 and the local library development plan. Our Mission Kilkenny County Council is committed to working with the people of Kilkenny to develop sustainable, connected, economically thriving and proud communities with the consideration of climate change embedded into all our policies and services. Our Values 1. Accountability and Transparency We will communicate openly with people, and we will be transparent in all decision-making. 2. Inclusiveness, Equality and Accessibility. We prioritise social inclusion, equality of access and opportunity, and we will encourage the people, groups, and organisations we work with to take a similar approach. 3. Leadership We are committed to providing democratic and civic leadership in guiding the positive development of the City and County. 4. Pride We will take pride in our work and in the leadership role of Kilkenny County Council in the economic, social, cultural, and environmental development of the City and County 5. Quality Service We will provide an accessible, courteous, consistent, impartial, and responsive service and we will strive for continuous improvement in our service delivery. 6. Sustainability We will act in a sustainable way in relation to finance, the environment, our heritage, community affairs and socio-economic issues. We will work in ways that will not constrain the current or future needs of the people and communities of Kilkenny City and County. 7. Value for Money We will use resources efficiently and continually assess and evaluate our performance For further information on Kilkenny County Council see: 3.0 JOB INFORMATION/REQUIREMENTS PLEASE NOTE: • FAILURE TO UPLOAD ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS I.E. QUALIFICATIONS, I.D. ETC., AT SUBMISSION STAGE WILL AUTOMATICALLY RESULT IN AN INVALID APPLICATION. • APPLICANTS SHOULD SATISFY THEMSELVES THAT THEIR EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS MEET THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS POSITION. • APPLICANTS WITH NON-IRISH QUALIFICATIONS CAN AVAIL OF THE ON-LINE RECOGNITION OF FOREIGN QUALIFICATIONS SERVICE PROVIDED BY QUALITY AND QUALIFICATIONS IRELAND (QQI) AND MUST SUBMIT PROOF OF SAME WITH THEIR APPLICATIONS. • FAILURE TO FULLY COMPLETE EACH QUESTION ON THE APPLICATION FORM MAY DEEM YOUR APPLICATION INVALID (ANSWERS WHICH REDIRECT TO OTHER RESPONSES ARE NOT PERMITTED). 3.1.1 Character Each candidate shall be of good character. 3.1.2 Health Each candidate shall be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. 3.1.3 Education, Training, Experience etc. Each candidate must, on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms, (i) hold a degree (Level 8 on the National Framework of Qualifications) in the area of Library and Information Studies (ii) Have satisfactory experience of library work. 3.2 THE IDEAL CANDIDATE The Ideal Candidate must be able to demonstrate that they have sufficient experience and a proven track record in the following: 3.2.1 Have knowledge of the structure and functions of the local government library service, of current issues, future trends and strategic direction of library services and an understanding of the role of the Librarian in this context. 3.2.2 Have a strong sense of commitment to delivering quality public services and be willing to take on a challenge. 3.2.3 Have a good understanding of the role of digital technologies in the delivery of 21st Century library services. 3.2.4 Be highly motivated and have excellent interpersonal and communications skills. 3.2.5 Demonstrate the ability to supervise and motivate a team effectively and maintain productive working relationships within the organisation and with customers. 3.2.6 Have effective budget management skills. 3.2.7 Have experience of planning/prioritising to meet targets and delegating work appropriately. 3.2.8 Have experience of problem solving/ decision making. 3.2.9 Demonstrate openness and a willingness to adopt new ways of working and involve others in change. Desirable Requirements Kilkenny County Council can for any position they advertise, include Desirable Requirements. Desirable Requirements are those that would be beneficial to optimising job performance. Desirable Requirements can be used if necessary to reduce numbers called for interview. It is desirable that each candidate shall: 3.2.10 Have at least 2 years satisfactory library experience. 3.2.11 Possess a full clean driving licence for class B vehicles and have access to a car at all times for use in their work. Applicants should satisfy themselves they are eligible under the required qualifications. Kilkenny County Council may not be in a position to investigate the eligibility of all candidates in advance of the interview/examination, and hence persons who are ineligible but nevertheless enter, may put themselves to unnecessary expense. 4.0 JOB DESCRIPTION Kilkenny County Council Library Service operates in a dynamic and changing environment across its network of 8 branch libraries, one mobile library service, Library Administrative Headquarters including Local Studies. The library service is charged with delivering on the aims and objectives of the sector’s 5-year strategy, Our Public Libraries 2022 and the local library development plan – Kilkenny County Council Cultural Strategy Arts, Heritage & Libraries 2023-2027. The Librarian will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to meet the wide-ranging information, education, research and cultural needs of the citizens of Kilkenny. The position of Librarian is a frontline supervisory position with responsibility for managing the performance of a section or function. The Librarian has responsibility for managing resources, staff and library services to the public and will report to the County Librarian and/or the senior library management team. The librarian is the first level professional managerial role and is central to the delivery of frontline and service support of public library services. The librarian has responsibility for managing resources, staff and library services to the public and will report to the County Librarian and/or the senior library management team. The role will include the following: 4.1.1 Assist in the development of library policies; development programme, plans and strategies. 4.1.2 General branch management and development. 4.1.3 Management of information systems and services. 4.1.4 Identifying opportunities for improvements in service delivery. 4.1.5 Networking and community engagement. 4.1.6 Communicate and liaise effectively with employees, senior managers, customers, elected representatives in relation to operational matters of the library service. 4.1.7 Ensure full compliance with all organisational policies and procedures. 4.1.8 Supervision and participation in the Performance Management Development System. 4.1.9 Support the Executive Librarian or other nominated senior official to communicate, implement and manage all change management initiatives within the library. 4.1.10 Cultural and community programming and engagement 5.0 JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The main duties and responsibilities of the librarian will be consistent with the provision of a modern 21st century public library service that is responsive to the changing requirements of customers of all ages and abilities. The duties will include but are not limited to: 5.1.1 Managing performance and service delivery to expected standards in line with targets, plans and policies. 5.1.2 Supporting ICT and digital services. 5.1.3 Responsible for the supervision of delivery of a service within the library service. 5.1.4 Compile, prepare and present reports as necessary. 5.1.5 Provide ongoing support to employees including performance management and identifying training and development requirements as appropriate. 5.1.6 Developing and supporting community engagement. 5.1.7 Managing a budget and cash management. 5.1.8 Ensure full compliance with all organisational policies and procedures. 5.1.9 Communicate and liaise effectively with colleagues, managers and customers in relation to operational matters for their area within the library service. 5.1.10 To deputise for the Executive Librarian where required. The above specification is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties involved and consequently, the post holder may be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post which may be assigned to him/her from time to time and to contribute to the development of the post while in office. 6.0 PARTICULARS OF OFFICE 6.1 TYPE OF POST To form a panel from which Permanent, Fixed Term, Specific Purpose and where applicable Acting-Up contract posts, may be filled during the lifetime of the panel. 6.2 SALARY The salary shall be fully inclusive and shall be as determined from time to time. The holder of the office shall pay to Kilkenny County Council any fees or other monies (other than inclusive salary) payable to and received by him/her by virtue of his/her office or in respect of services which he/she is required by or under any enactment to perform. In accordance with EL02/2011 persons who are not serving Local Authority employees must be placed on the minimum of the scale. Where a person being appointed is a serving Local Authority employee normal starting pay rules will apply. The rate of remuneration may be adjusted from time to time in line with government policy. The current salary scale for the position is €51,210 minimum of the scale to €61,252 Maximum of the scale inclusive of LSI’s. 6.3 CITIZENSHIP Candidates must, by the date of any job offer, be: (a) A citizen of the European Economic Area (EEA). The EEA consists of the Member States of the European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway; or (b) A citizen of the United Kingdom (UK); or (c) A citizen of Switzerland pursuant to the agreement between the EU and Switzerland on the free movement of persons; or (d) A non-EEA citizen who is a spouse or child of an EEA or UK or Swiss citizen and has a stamp 4 visa; or (e) A person awarded international protection under the International Protection Act 2015 or any family member entitled to remain in the State as a result of family reunification and has a stamp 4 visa or (f) A non-EEA citizen who is a parent of a dependent child who is a citizen of, and resident. 6.4 SUPERANNUATION CONTRIBUTION 6.4.1 Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012 New members joining the public sector on or after 1st January 2013 will be required to join the Single Public Service Pension Scheme. It applies to all first-time entrants to the Public Service as well as former public servants returning to the public sector after a break of more than 26 weeks. Your contributions will be made up of 3% of your gross pensionable remuneration and 3.5% of your net pensionable remuneration (your gross pensionable remuneration less twice the value of the Contributory State Pension). Your normal retirement age under this scheme is the same age at which you can claim the Contributory State Pension. The minimum age for receipt of this pension is Age 66. There is a compulsory retirement age of 70 years. 6.4.2 Persons who commenced in Public Service Employment after 6th April 1995 and prior to 1st January 2013: Persons who became pensionable employees after 6th April 1995 and prior to 1st of January 2013, without a break in employment, will join the Local Government (Superannuation) (Consolidation) Scheme 1998. Contributions are payable at the rate of 1.5% of your basic salary, 3.5% of basic salary less twice two times the value of the Contributory State Pension and a further 1.5% is payable for spouse and children’s contributions (*non-officer grades pay a co-ordinated contribution: ‘Non-New Entrants’ (those who became pensionable after 6th of April 1995 and prior to 1st April 2004) have a minimum retirement age of 60 and a compulsory retirement age of 70. ‘New Entrants’ (those who became pensionable after 1st April 2004 and prior to 1st January 2013) have minimum retirement age of 65 with no compulsory retirement age. 6.4.3 Persons who commenced in Public Service Employment before 6th April 1995: Their minimum retirement age is 60 and they have a compulsory retirement age of 70 as per Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government Circular Letter CL/2/2019. Contributions are 5% of basic salary and 1.5% of basic salary towards Widow’s & Orphan’s or Spouse & Children’s Scheme. 6.5 PENSION ABATEMENT If the appointee was previously employed in the Civil Service or in the Public Service please note that the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012 (Section 52) includes a provision which extends abatement of pension for all Civil and Public Servants who are re-employed where a Public Service Pension is in payment. This provision to apply abatement across the wider public service came into effect on 1 November 2012. This may have pension implications for any person appointed to this position that is currently in receipt of a Civil or Public Service pension or has a preserved Civil or Public Service pension which will come into payment during his/her employment in this position. Prior to appointment, successful applicants will be obliged to complete a declaration in relation to previous Public Service pensionable employment. Please note: In applying for this position you are acknowledging that you understand the abatement provisions, where relevant, will apply. It is not envisaged that the employing Department/Office will support an application for an abatement waiver in respect of appointments to this position. 6.6 PENSION ACRUAL A 40-year limit on total service that can be counted towards pension where a person has been a member of more than one pre-existing public service pension scheme (i.e. non-Single Scheme) as per the 2012 Act shall apply. This 40-year limit is provided for in the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012. This may have implications for any appointee who has acquired pension rights in a previous public service employment. 6.7 PROBATION The following provisions shall apply: 6.7.1 There shall be a period after such appointments take effect during which such persons shall hold such office on probation; 6.7.2 Such period shall be 1 year but the Chief Executive may at his/her discretion extend such period; 6.7.3 Such persons shall cease to hold such employment at end of the period of probation unless during such period the Chief Executive has certified that the service of such persons is satisfactory. 6.8 PRE-EMPLOYMENT MEDICAL QUESTIONNAIRE/ EXAMINATION For the purposes of satisfying the requirement as to health, it will be necessary for each successful applicant, before he/she is appointed, to respond to a medical questionnaire which is submitted to a qualified medical practitioner to be nominated by Kilkenny County Council. If necessary, an in-person appointment will be made with our medical practitioner. In the event the applicant does not take up the post following the pre-employment medical, he/she will reimburse Kilkenny County Council the cost of the medical examination, as per a previously signed understanding. 6.9 HOURS OF WORK The post is wholetime the person appointed will be required to work a 35-hour week which equates to a 7-hour day. Five days over a six, day period at any time from Monday to Saturday, including some evenings every week. The post entails a wide range of duties which require maximum flexibility, involving regular evening and weekend attendance where necessary. The person appointed may be required to work outside of normal hours on occasion. Hours may be subject to change as required 6.10 ANNUAL LEAVE Annual leave entitlement for this position will be in accordance with Department of Environment, Community & Local Government Circular LG(P) 07/2011. 6.11 TRAVEL When required to do so holders of the office shall hold a full Irish driving licence for class B vehicles free from endorsement and disqualification and, shall drive a motor car in the course of their duties and for this purpose provide and maintain a car to the satisfaction of the Local Authority. It is Kilkenny County Council policy that all staff using their private cars for work purposes, regardless of the frequency should: 1) Indemnify Kilkenny County Council on their personal insurance policy 2) Note business class on their personal policy 3) It is the obligation of the driver/owner to ensure that the vehicle is fit to be on the public road. When applicable for specific roles, travelling and subsistence expenses necessarily incurred in the course of official duties will be refunded in accordance with appropriate rates in line with the relevant Department Circulars and any other relevant documents. If during your employment, your licence is revoked, even temporarily, or if you receive endorsements on your licence, which may affect your duties, you are obliged to notify the Council immediately. 6.12 LOCATION The holder of the office may be based in any of the branch libraries or in Library HQ and will be expected to travel to and work in other library service points as required. 6.13 SAFETY, HEALTH & WELFARE The holder of the post shall comply with Kilkenny County Council’s Safety Management System. He/she shall familiarise him/herself with the Safety statement for his/ her section and all the associated safety & health risk assessments, safe systems of work, and procedures and make proper use of all safety clothing and equipment. Failure to comply with the Safety Statement and its requirements may result in disciplinary action. 6.14 TRAINING It is a condition of employment that successful applicants will be required to participate in training programmes relevant to the skills necessary for the performance of the duties attaching to the post. 6.15 POLICIES & PROCEDURES The post-holder will be expected to abide and adhere to the policies & procedures applicable to Kilkenny County Council.
Sales Representative
We are seeking highly motivated and results-driven Sales professionals to join our dynamic team! As an Outbound Sales Representative, you will be be expected to consistently exceed quarterly sales targets through building a rapport with customers and identifying sales opportunities while adhering to quality & compliance metrics. The role consists of working with a high volume of outbound calls and emails to existing customer leads that are provided daily. We work with some of the most prestigious and well-known companies in the world and you will be provided with comprehensive sales and product training, as well as mentorship and coaching from management & senior representatives. Salary: €28,080, with €38,000 in On-Target Earnings (OTE).Working hours: 2 p.m. to 11 p.m. Location: Remote. Job Responsibilities: What’s Your Greater? Come find it at ResultsCX, APPLY NOW! ResultsCX is a premier customer experience partner to Fortune 100 and 500 companies. We design, build, and deliver digitally influenced customer journeys that achieve the satisfaction and loyalty brands need to thrive and grow, while improving efficiency and reducing costs. ResultsCX’s 30+-year track record for reimagining the customer experience to meet consumers’ evolving expectations has driven growth to more than 20 geographic hubs and approximately 20,000 colleagues worldwide. Our core expertise extends to actionable analytics, contact center as a service (CCaaS), and our own SupportPredict AI-powered digital experience platform. Our strength lies in exceptional individuals working together in a high-performing, fun culture to deliver next-generation customer experiences on behalf of our clients. Results-CX is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factors under federal, state, or local law.
Customer Assistant
Summary From our Head Office to the shop floor and everywhere in between our primary goal is to create and deliver a fantastic customer journey for everyone who shops at Lidl. Customer obsessed, high energy and love learning every day? If that sounds like you, earn €450+ per week as a Customer Assistant on our standard 30 hour contract.You’ll work across different shift times, on varied tasks and with different colleagues.What does a normal day* as a Customer Assistant look like? (*there’s no such thing as ‘normal’ in retail but we’ve tried our best!)As a Customer Assistant you are required to sell alcohol, therefore you must be 18 or over to work in our store. Shift Patterns: • Morning shift: Starting at 5am or 6am with your team, you’ll be getting our award-winning products fully stocked on the shop floor and our delicious bakery products ready for our customers to enjoy by opening time so they can Go Full Lidl! • Middle shift: Starting mid-morning or early afternoon, you’ll make sure our stores are spotlessly clean, well presented and our products remain fresh, all while helping customers with queries on the shop floor and working on tills to minimise till queues• Late shift: From your start time in the afternoon, you’ll make sure our customers experience is top class by serving them with a smile while on the tills, restocking missing items and getting the store ready for the next day What you'll do • Interacting with the customer in a pleasant, friendly and helpful manner• Ensuring stock loss controls are followed in all areas of the store • Maintaining store and external cleanliness and hygiene standards• Following freshness and rotation principles• Ensuring all waste is managed correctly• Assisting in the stock count process What you'll need • A can-do attitude and excellent customer service skills• The willingness to go the extra mile for our customers• To be responsible and reliable• To enjoy working in a fast-paced, varied environment• A good team player• Preferably, previous experience in a customer facing role but this is not essential provided you have the right attitude What you'll receive We offer a competitive and transparent salary system, that ensures pay equality across all positions at Lidl Year 1 • Basic Rate €15.10• €18.88 (Unsocial Hours) • €22.65 (Overtime/Sundays) • €30.20 (Bank Holiday) Year 2 • Basic Rate €15.70 • €19.63 (Unsocial Hours) • €23.55 (Overtime/Sundays) • €31.40 (Bank Holiday) Year 3 • Basic Rate €16.40 • €20.50 (Unsocial Hours) • €24.60 (Overtime/Sundays) • €32.80 (Bank Holiday) Year 4 • Basic Rate €17.40 • €21.75 (Unsocial Hours) • €26.10 (Overtime/Sundays) • €34.80 (Bank Holiday) Lidl is an equal opportunities employer. If you have any particular requirements, we will ensure any reasonable accommodations are implemented as part of the recruitment and selection process. We value diversity and inclusion in our workplace and want to ensure that all applicants have the same opportunity regardless of gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, age, disability, race, religious belief, political opinion or membership of the traveller community.
Customer Assistant
Summary From our Head Office to the shop floor and everywhere in between our primary goal is to create and deliver a fantastic customer journey for everyone who shops at Lidl. Customer obsessed, high energy and love learning every day? If that sounds like you, earn €450+ per week as a Customer Assistant on our standard 30 hour contract.You’ll work across different shift times, on varied tasks and with different colleagues.What does a normal day* as a Customer Assistant look like? (*there’s no such thing as ‘normal’ in retail but we’ve tried our best!)As a Customer Assistant you are required to sell alcohol, therefore you must be 18 or over to work in our store. Shift Patterns: • Morning shift: Starting at 5am or 6am with your team, you’ll be getting our award-winning products fully stocked on the shop floor and our delicious bakery products ready for our customers to enjoy by opening time so they can Go Full Lidl! • Middle shift: Starting mid-morning or early afternoon, you’ll make sure our stores are spotlessly clean, well presented and our products remain fresh, all while helping customers with queries on the shop floor and working on tills to minimise till queues• Late shift: From your start time in the afternoon, you’ll make sure our customers experience is top class by serving them with a smile while on the tills, restocking missing items and getting the store ready for the next day What you'll do • Interacting with the customer in a pleasant, friendly and helpful manner• Ensuring stock loss controls are followed in all areas of the store • Maintaining store and external cleanliness and hygiene standards• Following freshness and rotation principles• Ensuring all waste is managed correctly• Assisting in the stock count process What you'll need • A can-do attitude and excellent customer service skills• The willingness to go the extra mile for our customers• To be responsible and reliable• To enjoy working in a fast-paced, varied environment• A good team player• Preferably, previous experience in a customer facing role but this is not essential provided you have the right attitude What you'll receive We offer a competitive and transparent salary system, that ensures pay equality across all positions at Lidl Year 1 • Basic Rate €15.10• €18.88 (Unsocial Hours) • €22.65 (Overtime/Sundays) • €30.20 (Bank Holiday) Year 2 • Basic Rate €15.70 • €19.63 (Unsocial Hours) • €23.55 (Overtime/Sundays) • €31.40 (Bank Holiday) Year 3 • Basic Rate €16.40 • €20.50 (Unsocial Hours) • €24.60 (Overtime/Sundays) • €32.80 (Bank Holiday) Year 4 • Basic Rate €17.40 • €21.75 (Unsocial Hours) • €26.10 (Overtime/Sundays) • €34.80 (Bank Holiday) Lidl is an equal opportunities employer. If you have any particular requirements, we will ensure any reasonable accommodations are implemented as part of the recruitment and selection process. We value diversity and inclusion in our workplace and want to ensure that all applicants have the same opportunity regardless of gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, age, disability, race, religious belief, political opinion or membership of the traveller community.
Customer Assistant
Summary From our Head Office to the shop floor and everywhere in between our primary goal is to create and deliver a fantastic customer journey for everyone who shops at Lidl. Customer obsessed, high energy and love learning every day? If that sounds like you, earn €450+ per week as a Customer Assistant on our standard 30 hour contract.You’ll work across different shift times, on varied tasks and with different colleagues.What does a normal day* as a Customer Assistant look like? (*there’s no such thing as ‘normal’ in retail but we’ve tried our best!)As a Customer Assistant you are required to sell alcohol, therefore you must be 18 or over to work in our store. Shift Patterns: • Morning shift: Starting at 5am or 6am with your team, you’ll be getting our award-winning products fully stocked on the shop floor and our delicious bakery products ready for our customers to enjoy by opening time so they can Go Full Lidl! • Middle shift: Starting mid-morning or early afternoon, you’ll make sure our stores are spotlessly clean, well presented and our products remain fresh, all while helping customers with queries on the shop floor and working on tills to minimise till queues• Late shift: From your start time in the afternoon, you’ll make sure our customers experience is top class by serving them with a smile while on the tills, restocking missing items and getting the store ready for the next day What you'll do • Interacting with the customer in a pleasant, friendly and helpful manner• Ensuring stock loss controls are followed in all areas of the store • Maintaining store and external cleanliness and hygiene standards• Following freshness and rotation principles• Ensuring all waste is managed correctly• Assisting in the stock count process What you'll need • A can-do attitude and excellent customer service skills• The willingness to go the extra mile for our customers• To be responsible and reliable• To enjoy working in a fast-paced, varied environment• A good team player• Preferably, previous experience in a customer facing role but this is not essential provided you have the right attitude What you'll receive We offer a competitive and transparent salary system, that ensures pay equality across all positions at Lidl Year 1 • Basic Rate €15.10• €18.88 (Unsocial Hours) • €22.65 (Overtime/Sundays) • €30.20 (Bank Holiday) Year 2 • Basic Rate €15.70 • €19.63 (Unsocial Hours) • €23.55 (Overtime/Sundays) • €31.40 (Bank Holiday) Year 3 • Basic Rate €16.40 • €20.50 (Unsocial Hours) • €24.60 (Overtime/Sundays) • €32.80 (Bank Holiday) Year 4 • Basic Rate €17.40 • €21.75 (Unsocial Hours) • €26.10 (Overtime/Sundays) • €34.80 (Bank Holiday) Lidl is an equal opportunities employer. If you have any particular requirements, we will ensure any reasonable accommodations are implemented as part of the recruitment and selection process. We value diversity and inclusion in our workplace and want to ensure that all applicants have the same opportunity regardless of gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, age, disability, race, religious belief, political opinion or membership of the traveller community.
Business Development Manager
H&J Martin Ltd (part of the Lagan Specialist Contracting Group) is now recruiting for a Business Development Manager. Company : Rosewood Bespoke Joinery Job Type: Full Time, Permanent Location: Cookstown Our Business At Rosewood Bespoke Joinery, we craft exceptional, tailor-made joinery solutions for discerning clients across the residential, commercial, and heritage sectors. With a reputation built on precision, creativity, and craftsmanship, we bring visions to life through our in-house design and manufacturing expertise. As we continue to grow, we are seeking a driven and experienced Business Development Manager to help us expand our client base and project portfolio. Rosewood Bespoke Joinery Ltd is part of the H&J Martin Group and the wider Lagan Specialist Contracting Group. Role Overview As our Business Development Manager, you will play a key role in identifying new opportunities, building strategic relationships, and driving revenue growth. You’ll be the face of Rosewood to architects, interior designers, contractors, and developers—translating their needs into bespoke joinery solutions that exceed expectations. Please see attached document for full job description. The closing date for completed applications is Thursday 26th June 2025 at 12noon. LAGAN SPECIALIST CONTRACTING GROUP ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITES EMPLOYER
Area Admin Assistant
OVERVIEW: The Area Administrator plays a vital role in supporting a team of managers. Core duties include scanning documents for audits and legal purposes, handling urgent printing tasks, and preparing large volumes of letters for immediate dispatch. Responsibilities also involve organising files stored across multiple locations and operating equipment such as franking machines and photocopiers, often set at fixed heights. Additional tasks include setting up meeting rooms, arranging refreshments, and escorting visitors to meeting spaces located on upper floors. As part of the wider administrative team, you will also carry out reception duties. This includes greeting and directing interview candidates, opening doors for visitors and staff without access passes, and ensuring a professional front-of-house experience. Due to the shared and rotational nature of the role, all administrative staff are expected to fully engage in the collective responsibilities, ensuring tasks are distributed evenly. Many of these duties require extended periods of standing. MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. General Admin 1.1. Provide a professional administration service for the Association. 1.2. Carry out general admin duties including taking and relaying messages as appropriate as and when required. 1.3. Dealing with general operations enquiries and referring to others as appropriate. 1.4. Assist with the organisation and logistical arrangements for meetings to include room bookings and hospitality. 1.5. Provide administrative and secretarial support, carrying out defined tasks and projects as required to include word-processing documents, data input using in-house databases/programmes, spreadsheets, all aspects of communication with tenants, colleagues and suppliers (including face to face and telephone), photocopying, scanning etc. 1.6. Assist with the maintenance of central, specialised and other records and document management systems, including computerised and financial systems. On a day to day basis, ensure that documentation and other records are properly filed in a timely manner and readily retrievable. 1.7. Update computerised records, data input, providing reports and performance statistics, as required. 1.8. Assist colleagues with archiving of files, arrange appropriate form of storage and transportation as requested. 1.9 To undertake other such duties of a similar level of responsibility as may from time to time be reasonably required. General Staff are required to be flexible in their work and to co-operate with their colleagues for the efficient, effective and economic operation of the Association. Staff may be required to undertake a secondment or placement elsewhere, and the Association reserves the right to make such an arrangement where it believes this will benefit the Association. In order to adapt to changes in operational circumstances the specific terms contained FACTOR ESSENTIAL Experience 2 GCSEs or equivalent AND 6 months’ experience in an office environment OR 1 years’ experience in an administrative role Specialist Knowledge Proficient use of a range of IT packages including Microsoft Aptitudes Strong communication skills (both written & verbal) Good organisation and time management skills Disposition Self motivated; Use own initiative
Centre Manager
Salary: PO1 SCP 28-31 £37,938 - £40,476 per annum Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday – Friday 9.00 am – 5.00 pm. A flexible working hours scheme in operation. The postholder may be required to work additional hours and outside normal working hours to meet the needs of the post JOB PURPOSE: The Town Centre Manager will demonstrate an understanding of the current issues relating to the retail sector and will assist in the delivery of the Council’s Recovery and Growth Strategic Framework and Action Plan. As the postholder will be required to work effectively with all stakeholders in the towns, a high level of customer service, and an ability to deal with and resolve complex issues facing the city centre and other towns, using personal and professional judgement. MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Take responsibility for leading, developing, managing, coordinating and delivering Council’s Town Centre work effectively, with all stakeholders in the towns. 2. Commission and carry out research, which will track, monitor, and evaluate the performance of town centres and neighbourhoods to allow for their continued development. 3. Identify suitable and sustainable development opportunities for the borough, make bids for funding and bring forward appropriate town centre and neighbourhood development projects across the Borough, working within relevant strategies and partners. 4. Lead, develop and promote, in association with other organisations, the city, towns and neighbourhoods within the Council Borough. 5. Identify and apply for sources of income to implement initiatives and actions, which will assist with urban regeneration. 6. Work with all stakeholders to develop the evening economy, market and other urban initiatives to enhance footfall and renew neighbourhoods. 7. Liaise regularly and consult with and coordinate the efforts of various representatives of the business communities in each town including City Centre Management companies, Chambers of Commerce, and statutory agencies, whilst maintaining a co-operative working relationship with all involved. 8. Promote all the sectoral interests in the city, towns and neighbourhoods including commercial, retail, tourism, hospitality and community, and liaise with all stakeholders. 9. Organise events, programmes and projects on a regular basis whereby the sectoral interests in the city, towns and neighbourhoods can work together to promote each other and the Council in an integrated manner. 10. Keep up to date with new developments affecting our city, towns and neighbourhoods and provide advice and information services to Council and its committees. 11. Liaise with the Communications and Design Department to promote the city and other towns effectively through social media and other channels. 12. Establish and maintain monthly retail performance monitoring arrangements and provide a written report to Economic Development and Regeneration Committee and Council. 13. Represent the Council at both internal and external meetings and contribute to the preparation of reports, action plans and strategies. 14. Research, contribute and advise on policy development in city, town and neighbourhood management issues, and keep an active interest in new legislation and trends affecting the Borough. 15. Manage and supervise the work of Project Officers and student placements when required. 16. Undertake any other relevant duties that may be required and are commensurate with the nature and grade of the post. Qualifications and training • A third level qualification (e.g. HNC/HND, Level 4, Degree etc) in line with the Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF) in a relevant discipline/subject such as Marketing, Business, Event Management etc. (Please note relevancy should be clearly demonstrated.) (https://www.gov.uk/whatdifferent-qualification-levelsmean/list-of-qualification-levels ) *Applicants who do not possess a relevant third level qualification must demonstrate 5 years’ relevant experience as below. Experience • 2 years’ relevant experience to include at least 3 of the following areas: ▪ Project management - to a high quality within budget and timeframes; ▪ Delivery of large scale marketing and PR campaigns; ▪ Partnership working, including working with the public sector; ▪ Working with small businesses; ▪ City/town centre management; ▪ Delivery of large-scale public events; ▪ Grant administration. *Applicants who do not possess a relevant third level qualification must demonstrate 5 years’ relevant experience as above. Key skills, knowledge and attributes • Competent in the use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) • Excellent Interpersonal, oral and written communication skills; • Excellent organisation skills. Interview Driving • Access to a form of transport which will permit the applicant to carry out the duties of the post in full. Application Working arrangements/flexibility 37 hours per week, Monday – Friday 9.00 am – 5.00 pm. A flexible working hours scheme in operation. The postholder may be required to work additional hours and outside normal working hours to meet the needs of the post.
Clinical Nurse Manager II, Theatre
Exciting Career Opportunity! Clinical Nurse Manager II – Theatre (Specialising in Interventional Vascular & Orthopaedics) With Additional Cross-Coverage in: · ENT · General · Gynaecology · Minor Procedures · Oral Maxillofacial · Ophthalmology · Pain Management · Plastics Full-time (37.5 hours per week) | Permanent | Candidate Criteria: Qualifications · Registered nurse on the active Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland · Confirm annual registration with NMBI · Peri-operative Qualification (Desirable) · Post Graduate course or relevant education course (Desirable) · Healthcare Management Qualification (Desirable) Experience · Must have 5 years post registration experience in an acute hospital setting. · With at least two of those years being within the specialty or related area. · Have the clinical, managerial, and administrative capacity to properly discharge the functions of the role. · Experience with an Electronic Health Record (Desirable) · Preceptorship experience (Desirable) The Purpose of This Role: The CNMII is responsible for quality assurance, overseeing and maintaining high standards of clinical practice, and ensuring the efficient allocation of resources. Key duties include managing staffing levels, fostering staff development, and promoting practice development initiatives to enhance the skills and capabilities of the nursing team. Additionally, the CNMII facilitates clear and effective communication within the clinical area, ensuring that professional and clinical leadership is provided to drive improvements in patient care delivery and team collaboration. Key Responsibilities: · Manage patient care to ensure the highest professional standards using an evidence-based approach. · Provide a high level of professional and clinical leadership. · Quality assurance within their designated area(s), as well as overseeing and maintaining high standards of clinical practice, and ensuring the efficient allocation of resources. · Managing staffing levels, fostering staff development, and promoting practice development initiatives to enhance the skills and capabilities of the nursing team. · Be responsible for the co-ordination, assessment, planning, implementation, and review of care for patients according to BSHS standards. · Maintain compliance with safety protocols, policies, and best practices in patient care. · Work closely with the multidisciplinary team to enhance patient outcomes and experience. If you're a motivated and experienced nurse with a passion for surgical excellence and team leadership, we want to hear from you! This vacancy will be closed as soon as sufficient applications are received. To Apply: Please submit your CV via Rezoomo, by clicking the apply button below Informal enquiries may be emailed to stemcgrath@bonsecours.ie A Panel may be formed to fill future vacancies.
