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Job Role Due to our continuing success in the National Employment Service, we are currently recruiting for an Employment Adviser to join our fantastic team. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference in this influential role. You can become an Employment Adviser if you have excellent customer service skills gained from sales, recruitment, or hospitality experience, or have worked in an environment involving advising and guidance. We provide excellent on-the-job training, so we are not looking for someone who ticks every single box. We are looking for someone with an engaging personality, who can provide a warm and welcoming experience, and who can seek out solutions to help our customers progress into sustainable employment. This is a fantastic opportunity that will allow you to utilise your current skills to influence, support, and encourage others to build a future. Employment Advisers provide motivational support, careers advice, and guidance to clients while making them feel welcome and at ease, enabling them to overcome barriers and build confidence. They provide training workshops covering a wide range of subjects, from CV writing to online job searching. They engage with clients to assess skills and abilities, discuss ambitions and career goals, and explore learning and work opportunities, acting as an intermediary with local employers. Benefits In return for your dedication, knowledge, and commitment, we offer a competitive salary of €30,000 p.a., along with:
Graduate Management Trainee
We’re Enterprise Mobility. A family-owned, global mobility leader with a $39 billion turnover, nearly 90,000 team members, and operations in 95 countries. Led by CEO Chrissy Taylor, the third generation of the Taylor family, we’re built on a legacy that gives us the stability to focus on the long-term success of our people, our customers and our business. Why join the Graduate Management Training Programme? As a Graduate Management Trainee, you'll have the freedom and support to explore your leadership potential - and the opportunity to become a branch manager in one of our retail operations in as little as two years. In fact, most of our senior leaders began their careers in this very role - including our current CEO. From day one, we’ll invest in you. You’ll be in a supportive environment where you’ll take on real responsibilities and gain invaluable hands-on experience in customer service, sales, marketing, finance, operations, and more. We work hard and reward hard work Your work will be recognised with performance-based incentives and opportunities for continued promotion. Our unique promote-from-within culture means you can keep your career moving forward without having to change organisations. Award-winning training and development Whether you’re building on existing strengths or developing new ones, your growth is our priority. Through classroom learning, on-the-job training, and mentorship, you’ll have the tools and support to take the next step – and the one after that. Our doors are open As a Graduate Management Trainee, your experience at Enterprise Mobility will be as unique as you because you shape who we are as much as we shape your skills, path and potential. We pride ourselves on opening our doors to a variety of voices, giving way to an experience that’s both inclusive and that inspires diversity of thought. Responsibilities From your very first day, you’ll be trusted with real responsibility and exposed to all areas of our business. You’ll develop skills in: Customer Service: deliver exceptional experiences by confidently handling reservations, resolving enquiries, and building rapport with a diverse range of customers. Sales and Marketing: connect with local business partners, grow your network and develop lasting relationships. Financial Control and Profitability: understand the financial mechanics of a successful business, including cost control and interpreting profit and loss statements. Operations and Logistics: learn how to manage a fleet, plan strategically, and drive performance. Leadership and Development: take the lead in mentoring, training, and developing your own team - with the opportunity to manage and promote others as you grow. Qualifications CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE
Grade III Clerical Officer
Dundalk Institute of Technology (DkIT) is the leading higher education institute in the North Leinster-South Ulster region and has earned an international reputation for first-class teaching and learning and outstanding research and innovation. DkIT provides learner-centred graduate-focused higher education and craft apprenticeships to approximately 5,200 students across its four Academic Schools of Business & Humanities, Engineering, Health & Science and Informatics & Creative Arts. DkIT’s state-of-the-art campus is located at the epicentre of the M1 Dublin-Belfast economic corridor, an area marked as having significant importance due to its growing population and strong cross-border economic links. The institute’s core mission is to serve the needs of this region by continuing to drive and inspire globally connected educational, economic, social and cultural development. The Institute wishes to establish a temporary panel for Grade III Clerical Officer posts, from which, all clerical vacancies arising over a specific period will be filled. All contracts issued from this panel will be temporary and whole-time. No permanent contracts will be offered to candidates who are recommended to this panel. The appointee may be assigned to any of a very wide range of areas or activities carried out in an Institute, in any of its campuses. The duties may be of a clerical nature such as the preparation, certification and processing of salaries and wages, the processing and payment of accounts, the processing and examination of various claims and applications for services, the preparation and input of material on computers, the keeping of records and returns, the processing of examination results, student admission and registration. The appointee would be expected to make decisions within limits and clearly defined guidelines and would normally carry out these duties under a reasonable level of supervision. Alternatively, the grading would be appropriate to jobs involving the provision of secretarial services to a senior officer or to a group of senior officers, including typing and audio-typing and involving access to and processing significant confidential information. The job could involve regular contacts with students, staff, the public and organisations and individuals at all levels where discretion, tact, courtesy and judgement would have to be constantly exercised. The jobholder would be expected to exercise a good degree of initiative and be capable of working under a reasonable level of supervision. All jobs demand a good knowledge and skill in the use of Information and Communication Technologies and appointees will be expected to use new techniques and technologies as they arise. The Institute will provide the necessary training as appropriate. Candidates must have obtained at least Grade D in five subjects in the Leaving Certificate Examination or equivalent. Following appointment the appointee will be assigned to a particular location and post – institutes may operate a number of different locations in addition to the main campus. On assignment to the post, the Institute will provide a detailed list of duties and responsibilities applicable to the post. The appointee will carry out the lawful instructions of the President and comply with the requirements and regulations of the Minister for Education and Skills. PLEASE NOTE A PANEL WILL BE FORMED FROM WHICH ALL CLERICAL VACANCIES ARISING OVER A SPECIFIC PERIOD WILL BE FILLED. ALL CONTRACTS ISSUED FROM THIS PANEL WILL BE TEMPORARY AND WHOLE-TIME. NO PERMANENT CONTRACTS WILL BE OFFERED TO CANDIDATES WHO ARE RECOMMENDED TO THE PANEL. Salary Scale: €31,119 - €48,425(17 points) Please note: All appointees who do not have previous service in the Public Sector will be placed on the first point of the salary scale as per new entrants circular to the Public Sector. The qualifications for appointment and conditions of service for this post are subject to the provisions of the Institutes of Technology Acts, 1992-2006 and as amended. Candidates will be shortlisted for interview based on information supplied and subject to a Clerical/IT Skills test to be held at the Institute. (date to be confirmed) All applications should be submitted via the DKIT on-line e-Recruitment system. https://www.dkit.ie/human-resource/vacancies No other form of application will be accepted. See also publicjobs.ie and irishJobs.ie The closing date for receipt of completed application forms is 12 noon, on Friday 06 February 2026. Late applications are not accepted. Dundalk Institute of Technology is an Equal Opportunities Employer and is committed to the employment policies, procedures and practices, which do not discriminate on grounds such as gender, civil status, family status, age, disability, race, religious belief, sexual orientation or membership of the travelling community.
Senior Staff Officer
The appointee may be assigned to any of a very wide range of areas or activities carried out in an Institute, in any of its campuses. Appointees at this grade would have supervisory responsibility, under the general direction of a higher grade or, in certain cases, a member of the management team, for a section of the Institute’s activities. The job-holder would be responsible for a fairly large staff, of up to three levels. He/she would be responsible for most of the decisions taken in the section. Alternatively, the appointee could be assigned to a job involving the application of a high level of skill and/or experience in a specialist field, normally requiring an understanding in depth of a recognised technique and specific aspects of the organisation’s policy and procedures. The jobholder would normally work under the general supervision of a higher grade or, in certain cases, a member of the management or academic management (normally head of faculty/school/department) team and would be expected to contribute to policy formation, the development/amendment of practices and/or procedures. The job could also involve the collection and collation of complex material and the preparation of reports and submissions. The job could involve access to and processing of significant confidential information and would involve regular contacts with students, staff, the public and organisations and individuals at all levels where discretion, tact and courtesy would have to be constantly exercised. The jobholder would be required to take decisions involving the conscious exercise of judgement. All jobs at this level demand a very good knowledge and skill in the use of Information and Communication Technologies and appointees will be expected to use new techniques and technologies as they arise. The Institute will provide the necessary training as appropriate. Following appointment, the appointee will be assigned to a particular location and post –institutes may operate a number of different locations in addition to the main campus. On assignment to the particular post, the Institute will provide a detailed list of duties and responsibilities applicable to the post. Grade VI Timetabling Office: Duties: The Grade VI based in the Timetabling Office will be expected to have a good working knowledge of Institute systems and in particular ideally have knowledge and experience in the use of the Syllabus Plus Timetabling system as this position involves working extensively on the Syllabus Plus system. The role includes · Responsibility for the production, planning, coordination and publication online of timetables on Syllabus Plus for the Institute; · Liaising with Heads of School/Departments on all matters in relation to the production, planning, coordination and publication of timetables; · Provide the Institute Leadership Team and other Management with information on timetables by generating reports etc.; · Managing and maintaining the Syllabus Plus database; · Provide advice, training and administrative support for users of Syllabus Plus institute wide; · Manage all Institute room bookings on Syllabus Plus; · Manage and have control of the information that is published live on the website; · Update and maintain the timetabling database; · Supervise the sharing and uploading of datasets to relevant stakeholders devices; · Supervise system upgrades and associated projects; · Collaborate and assist colleagues with room bookings; Applicants will also have a good working knowledge of other packages used in the Institute for example Agresso should be demonstrable. The successful candidate will need to know what the main functions of the Timetabling Office are and how it ‘fits’ and contributes to the Institute as a whole. The Grade VI in Timetabling Office is responsible for the management of the office as a whole and the supervision of the work of the other Grades, so good supervisory skills are paramount. The appointee should be in possession of excellent communication skills as this will be necessary in liaising with management, staff in general, outside bodies. Staff Supervision: · Supervision of three central timetabling staff · Training of staff within the central timetabling office and throughout the Institute where required in the Syllabus plus system. Other duties: · Assisting with queries that may arise from the Institute Executive and other relevant Institute committees; · Other ad hoc duties as assigned by the Vice President for Finance and Corporate Affairs or the Finance Manager. Competencies The person appointed to the above post will be required to show evidence of the following competencies: Team Leadership · Works with the team to facilitate high performance, developing clear and realistic objectives and addressing performance issues if they arise. · Strives to develop and implement new ways of working effectively to meet objectives. · Places high importance on staff development, training and maximising skills and capacity of team. Judgement, Analysis and Decision Making · Gathers and analyses information from relevant sources, whether numerical or otherwise weighing up a range of critical factors. · Takes account of any broader issues, agendas, sensitivities and related implications when making decisions. · Puts forward solutions to address problems. Management and Delivery of Results · Takes responsibility and is accountable for the delivery of agreed objectives. · Structures and organises their own and others work effectively. · Proactively identifies areas for improvement and develops practical suggestions for their implementation. · Applies appropriate systems/processes to enable quality checking of all activities and outputs. · Practices and promotes a strong focus on delivering high quality customer service, for internal and external customers. Interpersonal and Communication Skills · Encourages open and constructive discussions around work issues. · Treats others with diplomacy, tact, courtesy and respect, even in challenging circumstances. · Presents information clearly, concisely and confidently when speaking and in writing. · Collaborates and supports colleagues to achieve organisational goals. Specialist Knowledge, Expertise and Self Development · Has a clear understanding of the roles, objectives and targets of self and team and how they fit into the work of the unit and department/organisation and effectively communicates this to others. · Has high levels of expertise and broad Public Sector knowledge relevant to their area of work. · Focuses on self-development, striving to improve performance. Drive and Commitment to Public Service Values · Strives to perform at a high level, investing significant energy to achieve agreed objectives. · Demonstrates resilience in the face of challenging circumstances and high demands. Salary Scale: Grade VI €57,324 – €70,033 (7 points) Please note: Assimilation Guidelines for Administrative Officers will apply. The qualifications for appointment and conditions of service for this post are subject to the provisions of the Institutes of Technology Acts, 1992-2006 and as amended. The appointee will carry out the lawful instructions of the President and comply with the requirements and regulations of the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science.
Seasonal Guide Information Officers
OPW Areas of Responsibility The Office of Public Works is a State body with responsibility for the protection of Ireland’s built heritage. This is achieved through the conservation, presentation and management of National Monuments, National Historic Properties and Government buildings. Our diverse portfolio consists of 780 sites from all periods of our history, encompassing sites from prehistoric to late medieval periods of our history. Seasonal Guide / Information Officer About the Position Visitor Services of the Office of Public Works currently seek enthusiastic people to join their dedicated Guide Teams at National Monument and National Historic Property Sites under their remit. This competition will be used to fill a range of temporary and seasonal posts over the next year. The duration of seasonal employment may vary depending on local operational requirements. The hours, commencement dates and completion dates of the season may also vary for the same reasons. Role of the Seasonal Guide / Information Officer Protection of the Site • Ensuring that any rules for visitors are observed • Being responsible for security and safety at the site • Supervising visitors so as to maintain order and prevent interference with the site • Assisting in the development and implementation of educational activities • Assisting in the development of exhibitions and running events, if required Visitor Reception and Related Issues • Welcoming visitors to the site • Introducing visitors to the site and its facilities • Administering admission tickets and receipts • Selling literature, postcards and posters • Counting money and reconciling receipts • Counting stock • Keeping reception area and other site facilities clean and tidy • Operating audio visual or other appropriate equipment • Dealing with phone enquiries • Handling bookings for the site • Dealing with enquiries about the area and its visitor facilities • Assisting in the operation of the online booking management system for both individual and business (Tour Operator) visitors, where applicable • Collation and production of statistics on visitor numbers Promotion and Interpretation of the Site • Familiarisation with all aspects of the importance and story of the site • Developing own tour commentary in conjunction with supervisor and other guides • Giving guided tours • Adapting a guided tour to suit a particular group • Dealing with detailed enquiries about particular features of the site • Outdoor duties to include but not limited to Park Stewarding • Invigilating duties All candidates must be capable of carrying out all duties associated with the post. In addition, the post holder may be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post which may be assigned to him or her from time to time and to contribute to the development of the post while in office. Conditions of Service General Information for Employment as a Seasonal Guide / Information Officer 1. Rate of Pay Candidates should note that entry will be at the minimum point of the Guide scale and will not be subject to negotiation. The rate of remuneration may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government policy (€15.28 – €23.80 per hour). 2. Working Week Full time seasonal guides, unless otherwise indicated, are required to work on a roster of five days over seven days per week, including weekends and public holidays. Flexibility in attendance is required, including evening attendance as and when required. 3. Sunday Pay Time plus Time for hours actually worked. 4. Annual Leave Entitlement Seasonal Guide / Information Officer will have their annual leave allowance determined by a pro-rata amount of the 25-day maximum which is the full year allowance. Because of the seasonal nature of the position, certain restrictions may apply to when Guides take leave during their seasonal employment. Where applicable, pay in lieu of leave is paid at the end of the working period. 5. Hours of Attendance Hours are not fixed and can vary from site to site. The actual hours of attendance will be arranged according to local management requirements during the period of employment. 6. Physical Work Environment and Candidate Capabilities Undertaking tours and dealing with visitor groups requires extensive vocal work. Outdoor work in inclement weather, work in confined spaces, at heights and on uneven ground are factors at certain sites. Please note that some sites have terrain that is challenging. By applying for the position, the applicant is confirming that there is nothing on the grounds of health which would preclude the applicant from meeting the requirements of the position in a consistent and satisfactory manner and that the applicant is fully competent, fully capable and available to undertake the duties of the post. Appointees will be required to complete an online health questionnaire and will also be required to declare, before appointment, that they are fully capable of undertaking the duties and responsibilities attached to the position. Employment in the position will be subject to the appointee remaining fully capable of meeting the requirements of the position. If a candidate wishes to request any workplace accommodation, adaptation or facilitation upon receiving an offer of appointment, the candidate can identify any accommodations on the obligatory Staff Census Form to be returned to the OPW Disability Liaison Officer as part of their pre-employment undertakings. 7. Dress Code A neat code of dress is required during working hours. A guide uniform is provided at certain sites. Otherwise, a guide uniform allowance may be payable where it is a management requirement that guides adapt a colour coded clothing regime. 8. Superannuation For a Seasonal Guide / Information Officer recruited before 1 January 2013, superannuation benefits are provided in accordance with the terms of the Non-Contributory Superannuation Scheme for Non-Established Civil Servants. Membership of the scheme is compulsory. The minimum retirement age at which pension is payable for members of this Scheme is 65 and compulsory retirement age is 70. This pension is integrated with the Department of Social Protection State Pension (Contributory), currently payable from age 66. The public service pension paid under this Scheme is based on the assumption that the individual will also receive the State Pension (Contributory) at the maximum personal rate on retirement. Where this does not occur, a Supplementary Pension may be payable on application by the retired member. There is no automatic entitlement and the onus is on the individual to apply. Staff appointed between 1 April 2004 and 31 December 2012 do not have a maximum retirement age. Staff appointed after 1 January 2013, unless they have previously been members of a Public Service Pension Scheme and have not had a break in service of greater than 26 weeks, will be automatically enrolled in the Single Public Service Pension Scheme. The minimum retirement age for Scheme members is in line with the age of eligibility for the Contributory Old Age State Pension, currently age 66. Membership of the scheme is compulsory and retirement is compulsory on reaching 70 years of age. Spouses’ and dependant children’s pensions are granted under the terms of the Contributory Scheme for the Spouses and Children of Non-Established Civil Servants. At the time of appointment, the employing Department or Office will determine whether the appointee is a new entrant in accordance with Section 2 of the Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2004. Appointees will be required to declare any entitlement to a Public Service pension benefit from any other Public Service employment. 9. Other Employment Appointees cannot be employed by another public service body during the period of appointment with the OPW. Candidates on approved absences from other employment must ensure they are not impinging on their terms of absence by taking up a position with the OPW. Proof must be supplied to OPW. Candidates engaged on community employment schemes must determine and supply proof of their eligibility for the position through their provider. 10. Eligibility and Employment Conditions The candidate is responsible for ensuring that they meet the eligibility requirements and are capable of meeting the requirements of the position. Failure to meet any eligibility requirements or conditions will result in termination of the Contract of Employment, if issued. General Information Deeming of Candidature to be Withdrawn Candidates who do not attend for interview when required, or who do not furnish requested evidence relevant to their candidature, will have no further claim to consideration. Garda Clearance and Security All candidates will be required to participate in Garda Vetting prior to being awarded a Seasonal Contract of employment. Candidates deemed suitable will receive a Garda Vetting application form via email and must present in person to the nominated OPW site manager with completed documentation, including proof of photographic identification and current address. Any costs associated with Garda Vetting or overseas clearance will be at the candidate’s own expense. Overseas Clearance Candidates who lived outside the Republic of Ireland or Northern Ireland for six months or more after the age of 18 must provide an Overseas Clearance for each country of residence. Clearance must cover the entire period of residency and be dated after departure from that country. For OPW purposes, Garda Vetting will not be considered complete until all required Overseas Clearance documentation is received. Citizenship Requirements Applicants must be: (a) A citizen of the European Economic Area (b) A citizen of the United Kingdom (c) A citizen of Switzerland under EU agreements (d) A non-EEA citizen holding a Stamp 4 visa or equivalent Non-EU or non-EEA applicants must hold a valid work permit, visa or permission in accordance with the Employment Permits Act 2003, as amended. Confidentiality All enquiries, applications and related processes are treated as strictly confidential and disclosed only to those directly involved. Quality Customer Service The OPW aims to provide a high-quality service. Applicants dissatisfied with any aspect of service are encouraged to raise concerns so issues can be addressed appropriately. CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE
