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Fresh Meat Assistant
Main purpose of the role: Ensure the Meat Department operates efficiently and effectively at all times and provide our customers with excellent quality and products and services. The ideal candidate will have/be: Excellent communication skills Numerical skill Customer focused A passion for food and the ability to inspire shoppers The ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment, ability to multi-task under pressure No previous experience necessary as training will be provided Main duties: Actively live Centra brand-values i.e. Proud, Energetic, Imaginative and Community-Based Maintain retail cuts at a high standard in accordance with customer needs Drive sales through ensuring SOPs and store standards are met on a daily basis Merchandise and present department to the highest standard Implement planograms correctly Control stock rotation so that quality and freshness of goods is of the highest standard; Manage waste and shrink in the department Ensure continuous improvement in the Meat Department by remaining up to date with new products and initiatives Enhance product knowledge by gaining information from a range of sources and share ideas, suggestions and builds Engage with new initiatives and embrace new ways of working
Psychologist Senior Grade
Would you like to work for a great employer? Enable Ireland is an organisation that makes a real difference to the lives of children and adults with disabilities in Ireland, and is named as one of Ireland's Irish Independent 150 Best Employers 2024. Enable Ireland, as an equal opportunities employer, proudly maintains a Silver Award in Diversity from the Irish Centre for Diversity. We vigorously advocate for fairness, respect, equality, diversity, inclusion, and engagement, and are dedicated to ongoing enhancement in these areas. We are currently seeking a highly-motivated Senior Psychologist to join our team in CHO7 CDNT 2 (Based in Ballyboden/Greenhills) Contract Type: Permanent Full Time Contract Hours: 35 hours per week Salary Scale: €91,190 to €107,186 pro rata per annum. Salary scales are subject to LSI’s (Long Service Increments) Annual Leave Entitlement: 34 days pro rata per annum and proportionately less for less than 12 months service . Overview of the Post: The post holder will be working as a member of a Children’s Disability Network Team (CDNT) which is an interdisciplinary team supporting children with complex needs within a defined catchment. They will be responsible for the provision of psychology services, including assessment and intervention, to children attending services. Overview of Duties & Responsibilities: Please see Job Description for full list The successful candidate will have Essential Criteria: Eligible applicants must: · Have a university degree or diploma (QQ1 level 8 equivalent) obtained with 1st or 2nd class honours in which Psychology was taken as a major subject and honours obtained in that subject And · Have an Irish post-graduate professional psychology qualification accredited by the Psychological Society of Ireland in Clinical, Counselling or Educational Psychology Or · An equivalent qualification from another jurisdiction validated by the Department of Health. And · Demonstrate competence in the Care Group/s applied for. And · Applicants must have at least five years satisfactory post-graduate experience in the area of professional psychology, no more than three years of which was spent in gaining the postgraduate professional qualification and no less than two years full-time spent in post qualification experience as a professional psychologist. Years in excess of the permitted three years for completion of the post-graduate training or time not worked will not be taken into consideration when assessing the five years’ experience requirement. And · Applicants with a clinical or counselling psychology qualification must demonstrate that they have acquired in appropriate health settings, for the area / areas for which they wish to apply - Disability (Child and Adult), Child Psychology, Adult Psychology - either at least 60 days or equivalent supervised clinical placements as part of the professional qualification; or at least 60 days or equivalent post-qualification supervised work experience as a psychologist. Note 2 Or · Applicants with an educational psychology qualification must demonstrate that they have acquired in appropriate health settings for the area / areas for which they wish to apply - Child Disability, Child Psychology - either at least 60 days or equivalent supervised clinical placements as part of the professional qualification; or at least 60 days or equivalent post qualification supervised work experience as a psychologist. Note 2 Note 2: Combinations of supervised clinical placement experience as part of the qualification supervised work experience within a single care group area to give a total of 60 days are not acceptable. · Must be a member of the Psychological Society of Ireland (PSI) or a member of the British Psychological Society (BPS). · Must be eligible to work in the state · Valid driving licence for within the state / jurisdiction with access to own transport in order to deliver services across a large geographical area Desirable Criteria: If you believe you would fit the role then please submit your application today. Benefits As a staff member of Enable Ireland, you will have access to a wide range of benefits, including: · Excellent internal and external training opportunities · Generous annual leave entitlements · Flexible working · Long service reward scheme · Pay adjusted Maternity Leave · Pay adjusted Adoptive Leave · Pay adjusted Paternity Leave · Wellbeing benefits · Pension For a full list of our benefits & conditions, please click here or search: https://www.enableireland.ie/about-us/careers/employee-benefits What now? To apply, please download the Job Description and Person Specification for your information and complete the online application form. CVs will not be accepted Closing date for applications: 5th May 2025 @ 12pm A panel may be formed from this vacancy for any similar vacancies, which may arise during the next 12 months in the region. · The post will be subject to reference checks and may be subject to Garda vetting/police clearance, as relevant. · Due to the large volume of applications, we are not in the position to provide individual feedback to applicants who are not shortlisted for interview. · Applications are invited from suitably qualified applicants from all sections of the community. · The above information serves only as a guide to the advertised position. Enable Ireland, at its discretion, reserves the right to change this prior to appointment. · Please review Enable Ireland’s Rezoomo Privacy Policy here: https://enableireland.ie/resources/publications/rezoomo-privacy-policy · Please review the Enable Ireland’s External Data Protection Notice available at https://www.enableireland.ie/privacy-policy for details on how Enable Ireland processes applicant’s personal information. Please note if you are invited for interview, we will share your personal data with: 1) Any virtual service provider we use to host the interview; and 2) the interview panel (if applicable). Your information will be stored for this purpose in line with our retention policy
Speech And Language Therapist Senior Grade
Would you like to work for a great employer? Enable Ireland is an organisation that makes a real difference to the lives of children and adults with disabilities in Ireland, and is named as one of Ireland's Irish Independent 150 Best Employers 2024. Enable Ireland, as an equal opportunities employer, proudly maintains a Silver Award in Diversity from the Irish Centre for Diversity. We vigorously advocate for fairness, respect, equality, diversity, inclusion, and engagement, and are dedicated to ongoing enhancement in these areas. We are currently seeking a highly-motivated Senior Speech & Language Therapist to join our team in CHO1 Cavan Contract Type: Permanent Full-time Contract Contract Hours: 1.0 WTE 35 hours per week Salary Scale: €57,771 to €68,387 pro rata per annum Salary scales are subject to LSI’s (Long Service Increments) Annual Leave Entitlement: 33 days pro rata per annum and proportionately less for less than 12 months service. Overview of the Post: To work as a senior member of the interdisciplinary team providing services to children and families within the region. The post holder will be responsible for the provision of a speech and language therapy service to include assessment diagnostics and intervention, clinical and performance supervision and ongoing service delivery to children with a range of disabilities. Services are currently provided to children aged 0-18 years with physical, sensory, learning disabilities, developmental delay and autism. The role will include providing services to children in special schools Overview of Duties & Responsibilities: Please see Job Description for full list The successful candidate will have Essential Criteria: i. Be registered, or be eligible for registration, as a Speech & Language Therapist by the Speech & Language Therapists Registration Board at CORU And ii. Have 3 years full time (or an aggregate of 3 years full time) post qualification clinical experience And iii. Candidates must have the requisite knowledge and ability (including a high standard of suitability and professional ability) for the proper discharge of the duties of the office And iv. Provide proof of Statutory Registration on the Speech & Language Therapists Register maintained by the Speech & Language Therapists Registration Board at CORU before a contract of employment can be issued Annual Registration On appointment, practitioners must maintain annual registration on the Speech & Language Therapists Register maintained by the Speech & Language Therapists Registration Board at CORU. And Practitioners must confirm annual registration with CORU to Enable Ireland · Be eligible to work in the state. · 3 years recent relevant post qualification experience which includes a minimum of 1 year post qualification experience of working with children with a range of disabilities / developmental delay and their families. · Experience of working with children aged 0 – 18 years and their families. · Valid driving licence for within the state / jurisdiction with access to own transport in order to deliver services across a large geographical area Desirable Criteria: · Post graduate training and experience in Management of FEDS Disorders · Relevant post graduate training specific to 0 – 18 years. · Experience in conducting Assessment of Need. · Relevant training and experience in the assessment and intervention of children with autism. · Experience and/or training in clinical supervision. If you believe you would fit the role then please submit your application today. Benefits As a staff member of Enable Ireland, you will have access to a wide range of benefits, including: · Excellent internal and external training opportunities · Generous annual leave entitlements · Flexible working · Long service reward scheme · Pay adjusted Maternity Leave · Pay adjusted Adoptive Leave · Pay adjusted Paternity Leave · Wellbeing benefits · Pension For a full list of our benefits & conditions, please search: https://www.enableireland.ie/about-us/careers/employee-benefits What now? To apply, please download the Job Description and Person Specification for your information and complete the online application form. CVs will not be accepted Closing date for applications: Monday 5th May 2025 @ 12pm A panel may be formed from this vacancy for any similar vacancies, which may arise during the next 12 months in the region. 1) Any virtual service provider we use to host the interview; and 2) the interview panel (if applicable). Your information will be stored for this purpose in line with our retention policy
Healthcare Assistants
Healthcare Assistants - Dublin Northside: Swords, Malahide & Howth areas Description We are a leading home healthcare provider. We look after a wide range of adults in the community with long-term disabilities requiring complex care to personal and social care of the older person. Our clients are located in the Northside of Dublin, specifically the areas of Santry and Malahide. Contact Care is an exciting dynamic nurse-led organization that works as a team and we believe in supporting and listening to our employees. If you are a qualified healthcare assistant, student nurse, or student OT we would like you to be part of our team. Why should you apply? Requirements: To apply you should be pursuing the 2 modules including Care Skills and Care of the Older Person and an up to date People Moving & Handling Certificate. And be working towards completing the QQI Level 5 Healthcare Support or an equivalent qualification (Social Care or Nursing or Healthcare related qualification). Applicants must supply suitable work and character references and be prepared to complete a Garda Vetting application form. Some experience preferable but not essential. Conversational English both oral and written required. This is a great opportunity to use your existing knowledge and develop new skills in a supported environment! www.contactcare.ie
Clerical Officer
Remuneration The Salary scale for the post is: (as at 01/03/2025) €30,810, €32,543, €32,969, €33,835, €35,100, €36,366, €37,634, €38,555, €39,596, €40,805, €41,661, €42,858, €44,067, €46,335, €47,948LSI Salary Scales are updated periodically and the most up to date versions can be found here: https://healthservice.hse.ie/staff/benefits-services/pay/pay-scales.html New appointees to any grade start at the minimum point of the scale. Incremental credit will be applied for recognised relevant service in Ireland and abroad (Department of Health Circular 2/2011). Incremental credit is normally granted on appointment, in respect of previous experience in the Civil Service, Local Authorities, Health Service and other Public Service Bodies and Statutory Agencies. Principal Duties and Responsibilities In line with employer policies, procedures and best practice standards the Clerical Officer will: Administration · Provide office support, answer queries and provide a reception / telephone service · Keep themselves appraised of the relevant documentation / procedures as relevant · Manage data - including maintaining, correcting, collating, interrogating, validating and processing data · Maintain accurate up to date records filing systems and records (computerised / paper copy) · Assist in and / or prepare reports as necessary · Provide required information and support to Service Managers and teams, team members, clients, patients, members of the public etc. · Action all communications in a timely manner · Undertake any other administrative support and assignments as directed · Represent the Service in a positive manner Customer Service · Promote and maintain a customer focused environment · Ensure that service users are treated with dignity and respect · Act on feedback from service users / customers and report same to Line Manager Service Delivery and Improvement · Actively participate in innovation and support change and improvement initiatives within the service · Identify potential problems / inconsistencies in a timely manner and consult with Line Manager as appropriate Standards, Policies, Procedures and Legislation · Maintain own knowledge of relevant employer policies, procedures, guidelines and practices, to perform the role effectively · Have a working knowledge of the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) Standards as they apply to the role for example, Standards for Healthcare, National Standards for the Prevention and Control of Healthcare Associated Infections, Hygiene Standards etc.and comply with associated HSE protocols for implementing and maintaining these standards as appropriate to the role · Support, promote and actively participate in sustainable energy, water and waste initiatives to create a more sustainable, low carbon and efficient health service The above Job Description 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. Eligibility Criteria, Qualifications and/ or experience Eligible applicants will be those who on the closing date of the competition will have: (i) Obtained at least grade D (or pass) in Higher or Ordinary Level in five subjects from the approved list of subjects in the Department of Education established Leaving Certificate Examination or Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme or Leaving Certificate Applied. OR (ii) Passed an examination of at least equivalent standard OR (iii) Satisfactory relevant experience which encompasses demonstrable equivalent skills And Health A candidate for and any person holding the office must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to the office and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. Character Each candidate for and any person holding the office must be of good character. Post Specific Requirements · Demonstrate depth and breadth of experience of working in an administrative role · Demonstrate a commitment to providing a quality service Other requirements specific to the post · n/a Skills, competencies and/or knowledge Professional Knowledge & Experience Demonstrate · knowledge and experience relevant to the role as per the duties & responsibilities, eligibility criteria and post specific requirements of the role · The ability to maximise the use of ICT, demonstrating excellent computer skills particularly Microsoft Office, Outlook etc. · The ability to work in line with policies and procedures Planning and Managing Resources Demonstrate · The ability to plan and organise own workload in an effective and methodical manner · The ability to deliver within timescales and to a quality standard · The ability to take responsibility for work and sees it through to completion Commitment to a Quality Service Demonstrate · A commitment to providing a quality service e.g. pays close and accurate attention to detail in their work · An awareness and appreciation of the service user · The ability to embraces the change agenda; demonstrates the ability to be flexible and adaptable in a changing work environment Evaluating Information, Problem Solving & Decision Making Demonstrate · Strong analytical and numeracy skills, including the ability to analyse data to inform decisions · The ability to think through decisions to make sure they are in line with policy and local practice · The ability to gather information from enough sources and other people to make well-founded decisions Team working Demonstrate · the ability to work on own initiative as well as part of a team · Contributes to a positive team spirit · A willingness to become involved and help team members if they are under pressure Communication & Interpersonal Skills Demonstrate · Effective communication skills including the ability to present information in a clear and concise manner · Strong written communication skills · Strong interpersonal skills including the ability to build and maintain relationships with a variety of stakeholders; treats others with dignity and respect Campaign Specific Selection Process Ranking/Shortlisting / Interview A ranking and or shortlisting exercise may be carried out on the basis of information supplied in your application form. The criteria for ranking and or shortlisting are based on the requirements of the post as outlined in the eligibility criteria and skills, competencies and/or knowledge section of this job specification. Therefore it is very important that you think about your experience in light of those requirements. Failure to include information regarding these requirements may result in you not being called forward to the next stage of the selection process. Those successful at the ranking stage of this process (where applied) will be placed on an order of merit and will be called to interview in ‘bands’ depending on the service needs of the organisation. Diversity, Equality and Inclusion The HSE is an equal opportunities employer. Employees of the HSE bring a range of skills, talents, diverse thinking and experience to the organisation. The HSE believes passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to its success – we aim to develop the workforce of the HSE so that it reflects the diversity of HSE service users and to strengthen it through accommodating and valuing different perspectives. Ultimately this will result in improved service user and employee experience. The HSE is committed to creating a positive working environment whereby all employees inclusive of age, civil status, disability, ethnicity and race, family status, gender, membership of the Traveller community, religion and sexual orientation are respected, valued and can reach their full potential. The HSE aims to achieve this through development of an organisational culture where injustice, bias and discrimination are not tolerated. The HSE welcomes people with diverse backgrounds and offers a range of supports and resources to staff, such as those who require a reasonable accommodation at work because of a disability or long term health condition. Read more about the HSE’s commitment to Diversity, Equality and Inclusion Code of Practice The Health Service Executive will run this campaign in compliance with the Code of Practice prepared by the Commission for Public Service Appointments (CPSA). The CPSA is responsible for establishing the principles to be followed when making an appointment. These are set out in the CPSA Code of Practice. The Code outlines the standards to be adhered to at each stage of the selection process and sets out the review and appeal mechanisms open to candidates should they be unhappy with a selection process. Read the CPSA Code of Practice .
Packaging Design Assistant
OVERALL ROLE OBJECTIVE: To coordinate design activities to ensure packaging meets the needs of the clinical trial and is efficient and robust to accommodate processing and storage. JOB SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES: The post holder will: 1. Assist the Packaging Design Engineer to interpret the trial and aesthetic requirements provided by the customer to develop the design of patient kits and their components. 2. Liaise with Production, Label Control and Engineering to ensure the designs of labels, machine tooling and packaging components are compatible with respect to size, shape, storage and use, and support efficient and error-free production. 3. Compile visual layouts as instructional aids for production operations. 4. Liaise with BD, Production and Project Services to obtain relevant sample components for assessment. 5. Produce sample kits for Business Development, Production and Project Services. 6. Provide Production with label masks to facilitate consistent positioning of labels on kit components. 7. Assist with compilation and implementation of departmental CAPA actions. 8. Remain up to date with packaging innovations and identify improvements to Almac’s designs. 9. Assist with the development and maintenance SOPs to manage packaging design processes. 10. Communicate effectively with all relevant departments to ensure tasks are planned, monitored and completed in a timely manner. This role may involve coverage beyond normal working hours as and when required and international travel on a periodic basis QUALIFICATIONS HNC or equivalent qualification in an Engineering discipline EXPERIENCE Experience in AutoCad Experience of Engineering design KEY SKILLS Clear and concise written and oral communication skills. Proven ability to organise, plan and prioritise tasks within a high volume, varied workload whilst maintaining a high level of accuracy in all work undertaken Proven logical approach to problem-solving. Proven ability to work effectively on own initiative and effectively contribute within a team environment Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office packages (to include Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)
Global Quality Team Leader
Global Quality Team Leader (Systems) Location: Craigavon Hours: 37.5 hours per week Salary: Competitive Business Unit : Pharma Services Open To : Internal and External Applicants Ref No.: HRJOB10594 ㅤ The Role The Global Quality Team Leader (Systems) is tasked with leading a multi-site team of Quality Systems professionals to develop, implement, and maintain global electronic quality systems. This role involves mentoring a team of specialists to ensure compliance with internal standards and regulatory requirements. The post holder will oversee team activities, allocate resources according to business needs, and collaborate with team members to generate work estimates and commit to delivery timelines. Additionally, they will monitor and report progress to the Global Quality Systems Manager, escalating any concerns that could impact quality or adherence to timelines. The role also includes supporting local site QA functions during audits and inspections, collaborating with stakeholders to document requirements, and assisting the Global Quality Systems Manager in system design and issue resolution decisions. The Global Quality Team Leader (Systems) will manage queries and requests, develop and approve system documentation, facilitate change management, and assist with recruitment, onboarding, and training of new staff. They will perform annual performance appraisals, monitor ongoing training, and ensure adherence to quality metrics and KPIs to successfully deliver Quality System projects across global sites. ㅤ Key Requirements ㅤ Further Information The working pattern for this role is a flex pattern between the hours of 07:00 – 19:00 with core hours of 10:00 – 16:00. You will also be eligible for hybrid working following the successful completion of probation. ㅤ Apply Now Apply online and tailor your CV to outline how you meet the role criteria. Please upload your CV in PDF format where possible. ㅤ Closing Date We will no longer be accepting applications after 5pm on 09 May 2025. ㅤ RECRUITMENT AGENCIES PLEASE NOTE: Almac will only accept applications from agencies/business partners that have been invited to work on this role by our Talent Acquisition team. Speculative candidate CV’s received or submitted directly to Hiring Managers will be considered unsolicited and no fee will be payable. Thank you for your cooperation.
Staff Officer
SECTION 1: THE ROLE The Staff Officer is a supervisory/management position within the Council and is assigned responsibility for administration and managing the performance of a section/department/team. The administrative structure ranges from the entry grade of Clerical Officer, through to Assistant Staff Officer, Staff Officer, Senior Staff Officer and Administrative Officer. See Section 10 below. A Staff Officer will generally work under the direction and management of a Senior Staff Officer/Administrative Officer or analogous grade. The Staff Officer has a supervisory role in the day-to-day operations of a work area or as a team leader. The Staff Officer works as part of a team and operational duties may include the day to day running of a section and the supervision and management of staff within the section. This will include assisting with the implementation of work programmes to achieve goals and standards set out in Departmental and Team Plans, Corporate Plan and Annual Service Delivery Plan. This will require the ability to plan, allocate and prioritise work and monitor and report on progress. Other duties may include representing the Department or the Council on various committees and the successful candidate must be capable of representing the Council in a professional and credible manner with all internal and external stakeholders. The Staff Officer role requires excellent administrative, employee management, interpersonal, communication and other particular skills and expertise depending on assignment. The ideal candidate will therefore be a highly motivated person, with a strong sense of commitment to delivering quality public services and be willing to take on a challenge. The Staff Officer is expected to carry out their duties in a manner that enhances public trust and confidence. SECTION 2: DUTIES: The post holder will work under the direction and control of the Senior Executive Officer or analogous grade or other officer designated by the Chief Executive or Director of Services as appropriate. The duties may include but are not limited to the following and 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. 1. To be responsible for the supervision of a work area or section within the Council, including supervision of a team. 2. To support the line manager to ensure section or department work programmes are implemented to deliver on the Council’s operational plan, including supervising the work of the team. 3. To develop and maintain productive working relationships. 4. To provide information and assistance relating to their area of work as required. 5. To compile, prepare and present reports, presentations and correspondence as necessary. 6. To represent their section or department on committees or at meetings and give progress reports as required. 7. To provide support and assistance in the delivery of projects as required. 8. To be involved in the day to day management of resources within their section or team. 9. To identify opportunities for improvements in service delivery within their section or team. 10. To support and implement change management initiatives within their section or team. 11. To supervise employees in supporting roles, including assigning tasks and duties, scheduling and prioritising work and monitoring and reporting on progress. 12. To provide support to team members and employees, handling day to day issues, ensuring compliance with all council policies and procedures. 13. To participate in corporate activities and responsibilities appropriate to the grade. 14. To ensure compliance with relevant policies, procedures, legislation, standards, codes of conduct and general principles of good governance, including grievance and disciplinary, performance management and attendance management, at all times. 15. To be in compliance with Health and Safety legislative requirements, policies and procedures and safe systems of work 16. To deputise for the line manager or equivalent as required. 17. To undertake any other duties of a similar level and responsibility, as may be required, or assigned, from time to time. SECTION 3: ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA / QUALIFICATIONS Cork County Council may, following the interview process, form three panels for the post of Staff Officer from which future vacancies may be filled. 20% will be confined to the recruiting Local Authority, 50% will be confined to the Local Authority Sector, 30% will be filled by Open Competition. Suitably qualified persons are invited to apply for the following panel(s): • Panel A Confined to Local Authority Sector/Regional Assemblies (Be a serving member of the Local Authority Sector/Regional Assemblies) • Panel B Open Competition (Open to internal and external applicants) • Panel C Confined to the recruiting Local Authority or Applicable Regional Assembly (Be a serving member of the recruiting Local Authority/Regional Assembly) 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: (1) (a) Have at least obtained Grade D (or a Pass), in Higher or Ordinary Level in 5 subjects (or 4 subjects if Irish is included) from the approved list of subjects in the Department of Education Established Leaving Certificate Examination or Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme including Irish and/or English and one of the following: Mathematics, Accounting, Business Organisation or Economics, AND (b) Have obtained at least Grade C (or Honours) in higher level (or Honours) papers in 3 subjects in that examination (2 subjects if Irish and/or one of the following is included: Mathematics, Accounting, Business Organisation or Economics) OR (2) Have obtained a comparable standard in an equivalent examination, OR (3) Hold a third level qualification of at least degree standard. Confined competition (4) Be a serving employee of a Local Authority/Regional Assembly and have at least two years satisfactory experience in a post of Clerical Officer or in an analogous post. 4. Age Age restrictions shall only apply to a candidate where he/she is not classified as a new entrant within the meaning of the Public Services Superannuation Act, 2004. A candidate who is not classified as a new entrant must be under 70 years of age. 5. Transport Holders of the post should hold a full driving licence for class B vehicles and shall be required 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 6. Required Skillset In the context of the key duties and responsibilities for the post of Staff Officer listed above, the ideal candidate should demonstrate through their application form and at the interview that they have knowledge and experience of: ▪ Managing people; ▪ Customer service; ▪ Planning and prioritisation of workloads; ▪ Dealing effectively with conflicting demands; ▪ Working under pressure to tight deadlines; ▪ Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ▪ Stakeholder networking and engagement; ▪ Financial management; ▪ Problem solving and decision making; ▪ Project management; ▪ Administration and report writing; ▪ Operation of ICT systems and standard office software packages; ▪ Working effectively as part of a team; ▪ Adapting to change; ▪ Acting on own initiative; ▪ Data Protection; ▪ Health & Safety Management. In addition, the ideal candidate will also: ▪ Be self-motivated with ability to work on own initiative. ▪ Have excellent knowledge and understanding of the structures and functions of local government, of current local government issues, challenges, and priorities. ▪ Have an in-depth understanding of the role of Staff Officer. ▪ A sound understanding of the representational role of the elected members and the need to work in partnership to deliver quality services and implement policy decisions. SECTION 4: COMPETENCIES A Competency Based Application form requires you to describe some of your personal achievements to date that demonstrate certain competencies (necessary skills and qualities) required for the position for which you are applying. For each competency, you are given a description of a skill or quality. You are then asked to describe a situation, from your own experience, which you think is the best example of what YOU have done which demonstrates this skill or quality It is essential that you describe how you demonstrated the skill or quality in question. Therefore, compose your replies carefully in this section and try to structure what you write so that you give specific information about what you have done - for example, do not simply say that “X was successful”, describe exactly what you did and how you demonstrated the skill or quality in question. For each example please include the following: a) the nature of the task, problem or objective; b) what you actually did and how you demonstrated the skill or quality (and, where appropriate, the date you demonstrated it) c) the outcome or result of the situation and your estimate of the proportion of credit you can claim for the outcome. The information you present in your application may form part of a shortlisting process and may also be used to help structure your interview, should you be invited to one. A shortlisting process may be applied based on TWO or more of the competencies and on other information you provide in your application form. Please note that, should you be called to interview, the board may look for additional examples of where you demonstrated the Knowledge, Experience, Skills and Competencies required for this post, so you should think of a number of examples of where you demonstrated each of the skills. Management and Change • Understand and implement change and demonstrate flexibility and openness to change; • Develop and maintain positive, productive and beneficial working relationships. Delivering Results • Translate the business or team plan into clear priorities and actions for their area of responsibility; • Plan work and allocation of staff and other resources effectively; • Implement high quality service and customer care standards; • Make decisions in a timely and well informed manner. Performance Management and Communicating Effectively • Lead and develop the team to achieve corporate objectives; • Effectively manage performance; • Have effective written and verbal skills. Analysis & Decision Making • Skilled at policy analysis and development, challenging the established wisdom and adopting an open-minded approach; • Quickly gets up to speed in a complex situation, rapidly absorbing all relevant information/date (written and oral); • Use numerical data skilfully to understand and evaluate business issues; • Identify key themes and patterns in and across different sources of information, drawing sound and balanced conclusions; • See the logical implications of taking a particular position on an issue; • Resourceful and creative, generating original approaches when solving problems and making decision. SECTION 5: TENURE The position is permanent and fulltime. The post is pensionable. Panels may be formed to fill vacancies for Staff Officer that may arise during the lifetime of the panels. SECTION 6: SALARY The Salary scale for the post is: €51,210 - €61,252 per annum €51,210 - €52,739 - €54,301 - €55,895 - €57,501 - (Maximum), €59,373 (1st LSI) (after 3 years satisfactory service on the Maximum), €61,252 (2 nd LSI) (after 3 years satisfactory service on the 1st LSI). Entry point to this scale will be determined in accordance with circulars issued by the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage. 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 for the position at a minimum point. Rate of remuneration may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government Policy. Rate of remuneration may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government Policy. SECTION 7: ASSIGNMENT / LOCATION OF POST Cork County Council reserves the right to assign you to any department, premises or district in use by the Council, now or in the future. Changes in location of employment will not result in payment of disturbance money or compensation. SECTION 8: WORKING HOURS The working hours at present provide for a five day, thirty-five hour working week. A flexible working hours’ system is in operation and may be availed of subject to the terms and conditions of the Flexitime Policy. SECTION 9: ANNUAL LEAVE The current annual leave entitlement is 30 days per annum. Cork County Council’s leave year runs from 1st January to 31st December. Granting of annual leave, payment for annual leave and arrangements for public holidays will be governed by the provisions of the Organisation of Working Time Act, 1997(as amended).
Travel Advisor
*The successful candidate will be rostered to work three from seven days per week (Monday to Sunday) having regard to local management requirements. The working day will normally be scheduled between 9:00am and 5:00pm however this may vary for some locations. Closing Date: Wednesday, 30th April 2025 at 3 pm Fáilte Ireland invites applications for the position of Travel Advisor. The role will report to the Senior Travel Advisor. Job Purpose Deliver tourist information and support to visitors in the Tourist Information Centre (TIC), and through other communication channels, as required. Proactively contribute to national projects that deliver in-destination tourist information. Job Description Primary Objectives/Key Responsibilities Engagement *Please note that this is a Tourist Information Centre based role. There is a requirement for the post holder to cover two Tourist Information Centre locations. Although Barnardo Square Tourist Information Centre will be the main office location, flexibility would be essential to cover O’Connell Street as required. 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. CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
