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Citizen Fox Irish-owned cafés & bars in Belgium, Europe looking for friendly, creative, and motivated bartenders with experience in a fast-paced environment. Applicants should have a basic knowledge of hygiene protocols/bar procedures and a passion for creativity and high standards of presentation. Location: Rue de la Coupe 7, Mons Belgium What we offer : - Highly competitive salary - €15-€16 per hour - Reasonably priced accommodation within a short distance of the bar is provided by us. Own room in a shared apartment with rent at +/- €500 per month. - The language barrier in our bars is not an issue as English is generally spoken by our clients and all our staff, but we can also provide access to subsidised French lessons - Regular professional cocktail training and barista courses are given to all our staff. We want our people to be the best at their trade! - Access to full health care provided - We help all our staff set up bank accounts and apply for their Belgian ID card - We will pay for your transport costs over and will also provide you with 1 free flight home per year - We work with a core of Irish staff in each of our bars in order to provide a "home away from home feel" Only serious applicants with a mind to having a future in the hospitality sector and ambition to succeed need apply. Within a year, you can really evolve in your position with us, becoming very talented at mixology and barista, French-speaking, and enjoying a good standard of life in a warm and safe environment.
Team Leaders
Youth Advocate Programmes Ireland are recruiting for a panel of Team Leaders to fill posts in 2025 Nationwide Job Ref - NATTL0825 Youth Advocate Programmes Ireland provide unique intensive support programmes to young people. We have a strengths based, wrapround approach to support and we employ community based Youth Advocates - which leads to long-lasting positive outcomes for young people and families. The Team Leader will manage the provision of direct services to clients and their families who are referred to the programme. You will manage a team of community based Advocates and ensure that all clients receive an appropriate and high-quality service. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome all applicants from diverse backgrounds with a relevant qualifications and work experience. These posts offer: Please click the APPLY NOW button to go to the official website for the full Job Description and Person Spec: Please use the job description and job specification to outline your suitability to the role when completing the application form. Closing date for receipt of application forms is 4pm on the 15 th September 2025. Interviews will take place on the 30 th September, in YAP Ireland Head Office – Lower Ground Park House, 191-193a North Circular Road Dublin 7. If you are selected for interview you will need to be available on this date to attend an interview in person. Only completed applications will be accepted, CV’s will NOT be accepted.
Social Care Worker & Assistant Support Worker
Job Summary Nua Healthcare Services (Nua) is one of Ireland’s leading Private Healthcare Providers, specialising in Residential and Supported Living Services, to both Children and Adults with a range of complex support needs. Benefits of joining Nua Healthcare!
Social Care Worker
BROTHERS OF CHARITY SERVICES –WEST REGION POSTS: SOCIAL CARE WORKERS (Permanent Full Time/Part-Time & Temporary) STROKESTOWN ADULT SERVICES (Strokestown, Tulsk, Elphin and Ballinagare) Ref: 85332 A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration may be filled. Locum Social Care Worker roles are also available. Location: Strokestown Adult Services (Strokestown, Tulsk, Elphin and Ballinagare Areas). Staff allocation could be either within residential/respite/day settings or in community services or in an individual’s own home. The appointee will initially commence working in one particular area of the Strokestown Adult services and this work location may change due to future service needs. The Role: Social Care Workers fulfil a key worker supportive and advocative role for individuals supported by the service. The Social Care Worker role is to support the person in all aspects of their life focusing on the individual’s ability and promoting independence and development of skills at all times. The Social Care Worker will assist and support people who use the service with development of their individual person centred plans and the achievement of associated outcomes, and critically, will support people who use the service to make informed choices and fulfil their potential. They will encourage participation in the community through inclusive and creative thinking, seek opportunities for new experiences and encourage positive risk taking in leading to informed choices. The successful candidate will provide leadership and supervision at a local level, ensuring the service delivered is person-centred. Qualifications: Working Hours: Various Contracts - permanent, full time, part time, temporary, and locum Social Care Worker appointments. All posts are based on a 14-day duty roster. The successful candidates may be required to work to accommodate an integrated day service, with weekend work, some split duty hours, public holidays, evening/night duty and sleep-ins to meet service needs. The Brothers of Charity Services model of service is based on Personal Outcome Measures requiring employees to be flexible in their working hours to provide a quality service delivery for each individual. Annual Leave: 22 days per annum (pro-rata for part-time), i.e. 8.46 hours per 100 hours worked. Appropriate service related leave will be granted after 5 and 10 years’ service respectively. Remuneration: Department of Health Social Care Worker salary scale as at 01/08/2025 apply: €40,351 x 11 increments - €55,599 per annum (pro-rata for part-time). A long service increment €56,650 per annum (pro-rata for part-time) is payable after 3 years on the maximum of the scale. Additional payments will be made for weekends, public holidays and night duty when worked. Salary quoted is based on a 39 hour working week. The successful candidate will be granted incremental credit subject to satisfactory verification of previous public sector service. Tenure: A panel may be formed as a result of this process from which subsequent permanent, temporary or fixed term Social Care Worker appointments within the Strokestown Adult Service location may be offered over the next 6 to 12 months. Full Job Description attached Informal enquiries to Patricia Coleman, Area Manager 087 1447954 Closing date for receipt of completed application form /CV’s on-line is 5pm, Tuesday 23rd September 2025. Interview date Friday, 3rd October 2025 The Brothers of Charity Services Ireland is an equal opportunities employer INDW
Business Change & Insights Manager
Remuneration The Salary scale for the post is: Grade VIII The Salary scale for the post (as at 01/08/2025) is: €82,258 - €82,997 - €86,243 - €89,502 - €92,736 - €95,983 - €99,213 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. Location of Post Technology & Transformation currently have a number of offices throughout Ireland and it is expected that the successful candidate will work from one of these locations. The line manager is open to engagement in respect of flexibility around location subject to reaching agreement on a minimum level of availability to attend meetings in other nationwide locations as appropriate to carry out the functions of the post and in line with the HSE’s Blended Working Policy. · Dr. Steevens’ Hospital, Dublin Ospidéal Dr Steevens’, Baile Átha Cliath · Bective Street, Kells, Meath Sráid Bheigthí, Ceanannas, Co na Mí · Feehily’s Business Centre, Duck Street, Sligo Ionad Gnó Uí Fhithcheallaigh, Sráid na Lachan, Sligeach · Aras Slainte Chluainin, Manorhamilton, Leitrim Aras Slainte Chluainín, Manorhamilton, Leitrim · Áras Sláinte, Wilton Road, Cork Áras Sláinte, Bóthar Wilton, Corcaigh · Dublin Road, Lacken, Kilkenny Bóthar Bhaile Átha Cliath, Cill Chainnigh · Merlin Park Hospital, Galway Ospidéal Pháirc Mheirlinne, Gaillimh · 98 Henry Street, Limerick 98 Sráid Anraí, Luimneach · Scott Building Midlands Regional Hospital, Arden Road, Tullamore, Offaly Ospidéal Réigiúnach Lár na Tíre, Tulach Mhor, Uíbh Fhailí · Southgate Shopping Centre, Colpe Cross, Drogheda, Meath Ionad Siopadoireachta Southgate, Crois Cholpa, Droichead Átha, Co. na Mí · University Hospital Kerry, Tralee, Kerry Ospidéal Ollscoile Ciarraí, Trá Lí, Ciarraí · Hale Street, Ardee, Louth Shráid Héil, Bhaile Átha Fhirdhia, Có Lú There are currently 3 permanent whole-time vacancies available. A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign for Business Change and Insights Manager, Community Connect Programme from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration may be filled. Reporting Relationship The Business Change and Insights Manager will report to the relevant Programme Manager for the specific areas of responsibility allocated, along with oversight and management across the breadth of the Programme as required. Key Working Relationships The post holder will engage extensively with the established project team including specialists in a variety of fields internal and external to the team, along with providers external to the HSE. These will include: · Discipline, Operational and Senior Management leads across the 6 Health Regions · Access and Integration · Technology & Transformation · Digital Health Clinical Office · National Clinical and Integrated Care Programmes · Planning and Performance · National Communications · Staffing Representative Organisations · Programme Management colleagues across different services · Identified super-users during system configuration and roll-out · The system vendor implementation team Purpose of the Post The post holder(s) will have a lead role in supporting Community Services across the areas of Business Change Management, Communications and National and Regional Reporting in the preparation for, rollout and implementation of the Community Connect programme along with ensuring the benefits of the clinical management system are realised post implementation. The post holder(s) will be responsible for: · Ensuring a coordinated approach to the development and implementation of the Community Connect programme across all six Health Regions and the relevant functions at HSE Centre. · Provide expert input into range of HSE Community Connect workstreams by providing subject matter expertise across one or more of the following areas of Business Change Management, Communications and National and Regional Reporting · Represent the Programme Director for Community Connect at senior meetings involving key decision makers on the Community Connect Program. · Assess and anticipate barriers to successful implementation of Community Connect within Community Services and identify mitigations for same in conjunction with key stakeholders. Principal Duties and Responsibilities The role includes the following duties and responsibilities: Project/Programme Management · Lead and collaborate with key stakeholders across Community Services, HSE Centre and HSE Technology and Transformation to ensure readiness of the Community Service landscape for implementation of Clinical Management System. · Implement robust project management methodologies and processes to enable successful project performance and delivery · Engage with external stakeholders such as Department of Health and the Mental Health Commission as required · Chair relevant project teams as required and oversee the work of any sub-groups to the Project Team · Manage the progress and completion of SCS-CMS tasks and activities. · Ensure approval and acceptance of project deliverables to agreed quality standards. · Ensure the appropriate level of governance is in place, is maintained and is adhered to throughout the project lifecycle. · Manage all aspects of project delivery through the full lifecycle from initiation to closure, including identification and management of risks, assumptions, issues and dependencies. · Map and plan the management of dependencies and liaise with other Project Managers to ensure that dependencies are effectively managed. · Oversee change management activities within the programme, ensuring that impacts to people, processes and systems are identified, assessed and addressed through structured plans that support stakeholder engagement, communications, training, and sustainable adoption of programme outcomes. Project Reporting & Data Analysis · Track and report on project progress to the relevant regional or national groups as required on the progress and status of the assigned projects. This includes producing project documents, reports and presentations to a high standard to meet the needs of diverse stakeholders. · Undertake complex analysis of data, including key performance indicators and other management information such as staff and service user sensitive information, evaluate the results and complete reports. Benefit Management · Drive Benefit realisation across the programme by aligning project deliverables with strategic business objectives and ensuring measurable value is delivered to stakeholders. · Establish and manage benefit tracking frameworks, integrating performance metrics to monitor progress, validate outcomes, and support continuous improvement throughout the program lifecycle Leadership, Team Development and Resourcing · Coordinate and lead the project team in a complex healthcare environment with significant change management challenges. · Demonstrate and build project management and change management capacity within the project team. · Manage the project teams’ development and identify areas for training and further skills development as required. · Engage in the HSE performance achievement process in conjunction with your Line Manager and staff as appropriate. · Liaise with HR and Procurement as necessary to ensure resources are acquired and utilised in line with all relevant policies and regulations. · Manage and report on the project budget and adhere to the requirements of HSE National Financial Regulations as appropriate. · Ensure all other resources necessary to the success of the project are identified and appropriately managed. Communications / Stakeholder Management · Ensure that highly effective communication mechanisms and processes are in place to manage, motivate and influence multiple project stakeholders. Strategic Vision and Healthcare Insights · Provide knowledge, experience and insight of Irish and international health care and policy systems to look strategically at challenges and issues that may arise. · Support other Projects to deliver on the National Strategy as required General · Deputise on Behalf of Programme Managers as and when required · Carry out any other duties as appropriate to the post as required by the Programme Manager · Demonstrate pro-active commitment to all communications with internal and external stakeholders · Have a good understanding of the HSE Incident Management Framework and HSE Integrated Risk Policy as relevant. · Effectively discharge the day to day operations, including compliance with HSE Financial regulations and all HSE policies and procedures. · Ensure accurate attention to detail and consistent adherence to procedures and current standards within area of responsibility. · Maintain own knowledge of relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and practices to perform the role effectively and to ensure standards are met by own team. · 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. · To 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 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. Eligibility Criteria Qualifications and/ or experience Applicants must, at the latest date of application, clearly demonstrate, all of the criteria listed below as relevant to the role: · Significant experience at a senior level working with key stakeholders across Community Service environment as relevant to this role. · Significant experience of developing and delivering service developments in community and integrated health and social care services. · Experience in project management and delivery of projects, in a fast paced environment at a senior level across the following areas, as relevant to the role: o Delivery of Project/Programme including appropriate governance and controls o Communications management and delivery o Stakeholder Management o Data analysis o Change Management o Risk, issue & dependency management o Benefits management · Experience of managing and developing a project team, driving and enabling significant change including a strong track record of delivering ICT enabled change projects, as relevant to the role Candidates must possess the requisite knowledge and ability, including a high standard of suitability, for the proper discharge of the office. 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. 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 Service Superannuation Act, 2004). A candidate who is not classified as a new entrant must be under 68 years of age on the first day of the month in which the latest date for receiving completed application forms for the office occurs. Other requirements specific to the post · Access to appropriate transport to fulfil the requirements of the role · Flexibility in relation to working hours to fulfil the requirements of the role Additional eligibility requirements Citizenship Requirements Eligible candidates must be: (i) EEA, Swiss, or British citizens OR (ii) Non-European Economic Area citizens with permission to reside and work in the State Read Appendix 2 of the Additional Campaign Information for further information on accepted Stamps for Non-EEA citizens resident in the State, including those with refugee status. To qualify candidates must be eligible by the closing date of the campaign. Skills, competencies and/or knowledge Professional Knowledge & Experience Demonstrates: · Demonstrate knowledge of community health services, in particular the clinical and operational environment and accountability structures in the HSE. · Demonstrate knowledge of Digital Health and its applications in community services. · Demonstrate evidence of service monitoring/evaluation. · Demonstrate effective senior programme management skills. · Knowledge of HSE Reform Policies and Programmes with a particular understanding of how this will impact Community Services · Ability to support, supervise, develop and empower staff in changing work practises in a challenging environment within existing resources · Champions measurement on delivery of results and is willing to take personal responsibility to initiate activities and drive objectives through to a conclusion · Motivation and an innovative approach to the job within a changing working environment Commitment to a Quality Service Demonstrates: · An ability to pay close and accurate attention to detail in personal work and to create a culture where high standards are valued and respected · A client user and customer focus in the delivery of services · Places strong emphasis on achieving high standards of excellence · A core belief in and passion for the sustainable delivery of high-quality user focused services · An ability to cope with competing demands without a diminution in performance
Chef De Partie
Buffalo Brands Ltd T/A Buffalo Boy, Main street, Carrick on Shannon, Leitrim require Chef De Partie for their popular restaurant. Each chef must have at least two years, min experience in preparing & cooking quality cuisine and must be hardworking & capable of producing high quality foods. Minimum 2years’ experience Salary: €34,000 per annum, 39 Hrs p/w CV to Sean at buffaloboysteakhouse@gmail.com
ICT Business Analyst Grade VII
Purpose of Role – Overview of the Role The ICT Business Analyst will work as part of the Applications (development) team in developing innovative solutions to support the work of Tusla and assist staff to work efficiently and effectively by maximising the use of technology. The role will primarily have responsibility for the analysis and design phases of the software development life cycle (SDLC). The role will involve working with business representatives to develop requirements/design proposals and lead on all aspects of documentation throughout the SDLC. Tusla’s ICT Application Development Architecture Tusla have a highly skilled internal application development team delivering solutions in O365 and .Net Core. The development team operate Agile and DevOps methodologies. Reporting Relationship The successful applicant will be part of the ICT Applications Team and report to the ICT Analyst & Design Lead. Duties and Responsibilities Main Duties and Responsibilities: • Lead requirements gathering engagements with business stakeholders by various means including facilitating workshops with subject matter experts. • Identify opportunities for process improvements and innovative solutions using technology. • Develop process maps, high level scoping of new project requirements, business requirements and prioritising schedules. • Develop design proposals and low functional prototypes to achieve sign off from business stakeholders. • Working to an Agile methodology develop backlogs to clearly define the business requirements including use cases and business rules. • Support the end-to-end engagement with business stakeholders. • Support the development of documentation through all phases of the SDLC. Relationship Management and Collaboration: • Work closely with colleagues to deliver a quality focused ICT solution to all users. • Work in collaboration with other ICT teams as required. • Manage stakeholder engagement. Resource Management: • Manage the work of assigned staff if applicable. Health & Safety: • Comply with and contribute to the development of policies, procedures, guidelines and safe professional practice and adhere to relevant legislation, regulations and standards. • Have a working knowledge of the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) Standards as they apply to the service, for example National Standards for Child Protection and Care, and comply with associated Tusla – Child and Family Agency 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. Note: 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 from time to time and to contribute to the development of the post while in office. Eligibility Criteria Qualifications and/or Experience Applicants must by the closing date of application have the following: • Have a third level qualification in an ICT, Business, Design or Social Work related discipline. • Have a minimum of 3 years’ experience working in a business analyst/design related role. • Have experience of working with the Agile methodology. • Have the requisite knowledge and ability (including a high standard of suitability and management ability) for the proper discharge of the duties of the office. 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. Skills, Competencies and/or Knowledge Tusla Leadership Competency Framework The Tusla Leadership Competency Framework describes the behaviours that are key to Tusla colleagues being effective in the execution of their role at all levels within the Agency. The competencies and associated behavioural descriptors capture the transversal knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics that will enable colleagues, regardless of role or rank, to be effective in their work. The Tusla Leader Framework relevant for this role is Leading Others. Please access this Leading Others link to fully familiarise yourself with the impact of this proficiency for Tusla. The Competency of Professional Knowledge is specifically linked to the duties, responsibilities and criteria for this role. Other Requirements of the Role • The post holder will require access to appropriate transport as the post may involve travel. • Have awareness of children and young people’s participatory practice. Application Process Campaign Specific Selection Process – Shortlisting/Interview The online application system has a time out facility, this is in order to protect the privacy of the user. This time out facility activates if the application has been ‘dormant’ for over 60 minutes. Any work not saved will be lost if the system times out due to lack of activity. Please ensure to save your application as you work on it. Important: AI generated content must not be used in your application. Tusla reserves the right to assess if content in applications is likely created by AI in part or in whole. Use of AI may result in disqualification and exclusion from the recruitment process. Shortlisting may be carried out on the basis of information supplied in your application. The criteria for 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. Those successful at the shortlisting stage of this process (where applied) will be called forward to interview. Code of Practice The Recruitment Service Child and Family Agency will run this campaign in compliance with the Code of Practice prepared by the Commission for Public Service Appointments (CPSA). The Code sets out how the core principles of probity, merit, equity and fairness are applied. It also specifies the responsibilities placed on candidates, facilities for feedback to applicants, and outlines procedures in relation to requests for a review of the recruitment and selection process. Codes of practice are available on www.cpsa.ie Tusla Child and Family Agency is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Tusla recognises its responsibilities under the Data Protection Acts 2003 - 2018 and the Freedom of Information Act 2014. Tusla Transformation Programme may impact on this role and as structures change the job description and reporting relationships may be reviewed and updated. Tenure The current vacancies available are permanent and whole time. The posts are pensionable. A panel may be created from which permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part time duration will be filled. Appointment is governed by the Child and Family Agency Act, 2013 and the Public Service Management (Recruitment and Appointments) Act 2004. Remuneration The salary scale for the whole time equivalent of this post is: 01/03/2025: €59,419, €60,870, €62,566, €64,268, €65,976, €67,501, €69,054, €70,566, €72,067, €74,650, €77,243 LSIs Note: LSIs (Long Service Increments) are emboldened. Entry is at the minimum point of the scale. Working Week The standard working week applying to the whole time equivalent of this post is 35 hours. Annual Leave The annual leave associated with the whole time equivalent of this post is 30 days per annum. Superannuation This is a pensionable position with Tusla. The successful candidate will upon appointment become a member of the appropriate pension scheme. Probation A probation period of 39 weeks (or proportion for fixed term contracts) applies. This may be extended at the discretion of management by a further 9 weeks. Responsibilities under Children First National Guidance for the Protection and Welfare of Children (2017) The safety and welfare of children and young people is a key priority for Tusla. All employees must be vigilant to any concerns regarding protection and welfare of children and bring them to the attention of the Tusla Designated Person in a timely manner. National Standards for Children and Family Services Employees must have a working knowledge of HIQA Standards and/or the Adoption Authority of Ireland Standards as they apply to the role.
Team Leader
BROTHERS OF CHARITY SERVICES IRELAND – WEST REGION 1 X PERMANENT FULL-TIME TEAM LEADER (CNM1/Social Care Leader) CRUACHAN SERVICES (Strokestown, Elphin, Tulsk and Ballinagare areas) JOB REF: 84655 The Role: The Team Leader has a pivotal role in managing the day to day delivery of services. The Team Leader will provide leadership and supervision to teams while ensuring the development of the service in line with national standards and best practice. The main responsibilities are to assist the Team Manager with the management of the services, such as – person centred planning in line with Personal Outcome Measures ethos and practice, resource management and staffing - including rosters, staff development, facilitating communication and professional leadership in order to ensure a good quality of life for the people supported. It is the Team Leader’s responsibility to ensure that the life of each person reflects the organisation’s core values: Working Hours: Contracted hours will depend on the grade of the successful candidate - i.e. 78 hours a fortnight (SCL grade) or 75 hours a fortnight (CNM1 grade) rostered flexibly on a 7 day duty roster. The Team leader will work as a frontline member of the team with protected time to carry out specific team leader duties. In addition, a sleep-in and/or night duty commitment may be a requirement of posts in residential services for which the appropriate allowance will be paid. The Brothers of Charity Services model of service is based on Personal Outcome Measures requiring employees to be flexible in their working hours to provide a quality service delivery for each individual. Annual Leave: Leave will be granted according to the agreed leave assigned to the grade of the successful candidates i.e. Social Care Leader or CNM1. Annual leave must be planned in advance with the Team Manager to ensure appropriate and adequate cover is provided for the service. Remuneration: Based on the salary scale attached to the grade of the successful candidates i.e. Social Care Leader or CNM1. Tenure: Permanent, full-time and pensionable. Full Job Description attached Informal enquiries to Patricia Coleman, Area Manager, 0871447954 Closing date for receipt of completed application form/CV’s on-line is 5pm on 18th September 2025. Interview date to be confirmed The Brothers of Charity Services Ireland is an equal opportunities employer INDW
Communications Manager
Overview of the Civil Service The Civil Service is at the heart of Irish society. Everything we do impacts our country, and most importantly, our people. We are a robust and trusted institution, which has served the people of Ireland since the foundation of the State. While the challenges which face the Civil Service today are different to those faced at the foundation of the State, our core values remain the same. The Civil Service is a large complex organisation employing over 50,000 people in approximately 40 Government Departments and offices and a range of other bodies. Every day the Civil Service makes a vital contribution to Irish life. Everything the Civil Service does, from carrying out the work of Government to delivering frontline public services, impacts Ireland in some way. Why work in communications in the Civil Service? Working in communications with the Civil Service provides an excellent opportunity to lead and shape communications policy, strategy and practice within Government and to develop your career as a skilled communications professional. The role of Communications Manager gives you the opportunity to make a difference in people’s lives. You will work on some of the most important issues, keeping the public informed and supporting the delivery of policy and public services. Improving communication capacity across government departments and offices is a key enabler to ensure effective policy implementation and understanding. Opportunities now exist for experienced communications professionals with leadership experience and a record of significant achievements to take up the role of Communications Manager in the Civil Service. This senior level position offers an exciting opportunity for ambitious, enthusiastic and committed professionals with a strong commitment to serving the public interest. The role involves collaborative working and a willingness to take on new challenges. Successful candidates will be offered a dynamic, satisfying and varied career, with competitive terms and conditions. About the role The Communications Manager position is a senior role that will have responsibility for leading and shaping communications programmes within an organisation. As a senior manager, you will set the strategy and workplan for your team and take responsibility for delivery. Your specialist knowledge and experience will support the delivery of excellent, public-focused communications. Focusing on departmental priorities and business objectives, you will provide leadership to team members and help build capability across the communications function. As a key member of the departmental/organisational communications team, you will play a pivotal role in managing the team and communications across a variety of work streams. This could include, for example, strategic communications and campaigns, media relations, event management, digital communications, stakeholder engagement or internal communications. You will have a keen understanding of the political system in Ireland, and a strong interest in current affairs. You will have the authority, experience and personal impact to provide communications advice and support to senior leaders and build excellent working relationships with counterparts in other government departments and agencies as well as external organisations. Principal Duties and Responsibilities Depending on the organisation to which you are assigned, the following is an overview of the type of responsibilities and tasks involved in the Communications Manager role: Providing leadership in the setting of strategic direction for the communications work of the organisation. Working at a strategic level with senior officials, advisers and relevant ministers to align all communications with organisational priorities. Collaborating both within the organisation’s communications team and across the organisation, Government, and external bodies, to deliver consistent, coherent, high-quality, cost-effective, accessible, public-focused communications. Leading sub-teams within the communications team, taking responsibility for managing performance, supporting individuals to develop their personal skills and careers, with a strong focus on nurturing talent. Developing and delivering communications programmes involving media relations, social and digital communications, event management, stakeholder communications, internal communications, and corporate communications in alignment with ministerial and government priorities. Embedding evidence and research into objective-focused communications activities. Using data, trends and analysis to develop engaging content for all channels. Please note: The above is a general guide to the role and is not an exhaustive description of the duties which are associated with the role or tasks which may be assigned to the role of Communications Manager in the Civil Service. The specific duties of each Communications Manager role will largely be determined by the Civil Service organisation to which you are assigned. Vacancies and Location Candidates who are successful in this competition will be placed on a panel, in order of merit from which vacancies for Communications Manager arising across the Civil Service will be filled. These vacancies may exist in one of many Government Departments, Offices or in an agency of a Government Department. Although the majority of vacancies arising over the lifetime of the panel are expected to be located in the wider Dublin area, a limited number of vacancies may arise in some regional locations which may also be filled from this panel. Candidates should note the following: Successful candidates from this competition may be placed in any Civil Service organisation, government department, office or other bodies such as An Garda Síochána. An offer from this competition must be accepted within a maximum period of five working days. If the offer is not accepted within that timeframe, the offer will be considered to have been refused. It is not expected that appointments will be made from this panel after December 2027. Working Environment Candidates should be aware that requirements in relation to working onsite at their place of work will be in line with their assigned organisation’s Blended Work Policy. The Communications Manager role may involve some travel and some weekend/out of hours work. Where this occurs, Civil Service travel and subsistence rates will apply. Benefits As well as a rewarding and challenging career, some of the benefits of working as a Communications Manager in the Civil Service include: Competitive salary, starting at €81,475 with yearly increments for satisfactory performance Public Sector pension 30 days of annual leave per year Access to well-being programmes to support a healthy work-life balance Opportunity to avail of the ‘Cycle to Work’ scheme, and the tax saver public transport pass Opportunity to join the Public Service Credit Union Subject to business needs and a satisfactory probationary period: Flexible working with a commitment to work-life balance and a family-friendly workplace (including work-sharing arrangements and a wide variety of special leave options); Access to Shorter Working Year Scheme; Facility to apply for career breaks; Learning and development opportunities. Opportunities for promotion through internal, interdepartmental and open competitions Essential Candidates must have on or before Thursday 18th of September 2025: a) A qualification at minimum level 8 on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) or NARIC Ireland Foreign Qualifications equivalent in a relevant discipline such as Communications, Public Relations, Marketing etc. and b) At least 4 years’ experience managing communications projects or programmes for an organisation, including experience across at least four of the areas below: Media relations Social / digital media Public affairs / stakeholder engagement Event management Internal communications Campaign management Marketing / advertising OR At least 6 years’ experience managing communications projects or programmes for an organisation, including experience across at least four of the areas below: Media relations Social / digital media Public affairs / stakeholder engagement Event management Internal communications Campaign management Marketing / advertising Candidates must also have: Experience of leading multi-disciplinary teams including line management and staff development. Experience of leading on the planning and delivery of communications with demonstrated evidence of having devised and implemented effective communications strategies and programmes based on analysis, data, audience understanding and business objectives. Experience of managing day-to-day media and stakeholder enquiries. Experience of managing digital and social media, including developing bespoke content, for effective communications purposes. Demonstrable experience of exercising sound judgment and making the right call under pressure. Experience of handling budgets and ensuring value for money. Strong research and analytical skills with excellent attention to detail. Proven organisational skills with the ability to deal with multiple demands and competing priorities to tight deadlines while producing high-quality work. The ability to act as a spokesperson and to manage communications on behalf of an organisation in a professional and comprehensive way considering reputation and risk management. Excellent interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to network, build relationships and engage effectively with, influence and secure support from stakeholders at all levels of seniority. Excellent written and verbal communication skills (including presentation skills) with proven experience in communicating complex issues clearly and concisely to a diverse audience. A motivated, flexible and adaptive approach, the capability to contribute positively to the implementation of change, and the ability to use their own initiative as and when appropriate. A keen understanding of the political system in Ireland, or the capacity to quickly acquire same, and a strong interest in current affairs. Well-developed IT/digital skills including a good working knowledge of MS Office suite and familiarity with specialist software packages used in the communications area. A commitment to continuing professional learning and development.
