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A Wicklow manufacturing company is looking for a full-time general operative for its busy factory floor. The company is based in Rathnew, Co Wickow and we are looking for full-time candidates who are hard-working and willing to learn. Previous experience is an advantage, but not essential. The hours are 8am to 5pm Monday to Thursday and 8am to 1pm on Friday, though candidates will be expected to make themselves available for overtime should the need arise. Job activities include:
Assistant Staff Officer
PANEL FORMATION Recruitment arrangements to this grade will be on the following basis: • Panel A – 50% confined to employees of the sector. • Panel B – 30% open. • Panel C – 20% confined to employees of Wicklow County Council. The Council will form three separate panels of suitably qualified candidates to meet the requirements agreed nationally of the ratio of posts to be confined to the local government sector, open and those confined to Wicklow County Council staff. The order of candidates placed on each of the three panels is determined by where they were placed on the overall Order of Merit List. Panel A (Confined to Local Authority Sector) will comprise of successful applicants in order of merit from within the Local Authority Sector only, i.e. candidates serving in a local authority or Regional Assembly (where applicable). Panel B (Open) will comprise of all successful applicants in order of merit and may include candidates serving in a local authority, regional assembly and external applicants. Panel C (Confined to Wicklow County Council) will comprise of all successful applicants in order of merit from within the recruiting Local Authority, i.e. candidates serving in Wicklow County Council. For the purposes of the above, the sector Panel A is comprehended to include all Local Authorities and the three Regional Assemblies only. Staff who are not existing employees of local authorities or regional assemblies are not eligible to apply for competitions confined to the sector (Panel A) or to the local authority (Panel C). QUALIFICATIONS Character Candidates shall be of good character. Health Candidates shall be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. Education, Experience, etc. Candidates must, on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms: Applicants to Panel B (Open) (i) (a) Have obtained at least Grade D (or a Pass), in Higher or Ordinary Level, in five subjects (or four 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 three subjects in that examination (or two subjects if Irish and/or one of the following is included: Mathematics, Accounting, Business Organisation or Economics), OR (ii) Have obtained a comparable standard in an equivalent examination, OR (iii) Hold a third level qualification of at least degree standard. (iv) Shall have satisfactory experience in administrative procedures, including adequate practical experience in work of an executive nature, office organisation and control of staff. Confined Competition (Panel A) (v) (a) Be a serving employee in a local authority, or a regional assembly and have no less than two years’ satisfactory experience in a post of Clerical Officer or analogous post. Confined Competition (Panel C) (vi) (a) Be a serving employee of Wicklow County Council and have not less than two years’ satisfactory experience in a post of Clerical Officer or analogous post. PLEASE NOTE: Non-Irish Qualifications must be accompanied by a determination from Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) to establish their comparability against the Irish National Framework of Qualifications. Overseas qualifications must also be accompanied by a translation document. Failure to do so will deem your application inadmissible. The onus is on the candidate to ensure that the relevant qualification is listed on their application form. In the event that an offer of employment is made, the candidate will be required to submit all relevant Educational Qualifications in order to meet the requirements above. DRIVING LICENCE/TRAVEL The holder of the office may be required to hold a valid Irish/EU full driving licence for class B vehicles or a licence acceptable to NDLS for exchange, free from endorsement and disqualification. They must be a competent driver and shall drive a motor car in the course of his/her duties and for this purpose, provide and maintain a car to the satisfaction of the Local Authority. The Local Authority must be indemnified on their insurance. https://www.ndls.ie/help/faq.html#exchange-of-foreign-driving-licence DUTIES The following is a non-exhaustive list of key duties and responsibilities which may be assigned to an Assistant Staff Officer: • Support the line manager to ensure the section or department work programmes are implemented to deliver on the Council’s Corporate Plan and operational matters. • Communicate and liaise effectively with customers, employees, supervisors and line managers in other sections, in relation to operational matters for their section or area of work. • Prepare reports, correspondence and other documents as required. • Organise and facilitate internal and external meetings and participate and engage in discussions as appropriate. • Provide assistance and support in the delivery of projects as required. • Ensure high levels of customer service, responding to queries and requests for information in a professional, courteous and timely manner. • Support the line manager to communicate, implement and manage all change management initiatives within the relevant area of responsibility. • Supervise employees within their team or programmes of work within their area of responsibility, providing support to team members or colleagues as required and through participation in the Performance Management Development System. • Comply with Health and Safety legislative requirements, policies and procedures and safe systems of work. • Participate in corporate activities and responsibilities appropriate to the grade. • Deputise for the line manager or equivalent as required. • To undertake any other duties of a similar level and responsibility, as may be required or assigned, from time to time. PRINCIPAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT A panel for Baltinglass Municipal District and a panel for Countywide will be formed from which future Assistant Staff Officer positions may be filled. These panels will remain in place for two years. The position will be full-time and pensionable. The successful candidate(s) may be assigned as required to any of the Municipal Districts/Directorates under the Chief Executive’s control or to any premises/location in use by the Council now or in the future. Duties The duties of the office are to give to the local authority and: (a) To such other local authorities or bodies for which the Chief Executive, for the purposes of the Local Government Acts 2001–2014, is Chief Executive, and (b) To any other local authority or body with which an agreement has been made by the local authority or by any of the authorities or bodies mentioned in sub-paragraph (a) of this paragraph. Under the general direction and control of the Chief Executive or of such other officer as the Chief Executive may from time to time determine, such appropriate professional/technical and ancillary services of an advisory, supervisory or executive nature as may be required by any local authority or body hereinbefore mentioned in the exercise and performance of any of its powers, functions and duties, including the duty of servicing all committees that may be established by any such local authority or body. The holder of the office will, if required, act for an officer of a higher level. Probation Where persons who are not already permanent officers of a Local Authority are appointed, the following provisions shall apply: (a) There shall be a period after such appointments take effect, during which such persons shall hold office on probation; (b) Such period shall be nine months. This period may be extended at the Chief Executive’s discretion; (c) Such persons shall cease to hold such office at the end of the period of probation, unless during such period, the Chief Executive has certified that the service of such persons is satisfactory. Salary: €36,474 - €56,015 per annum, includes 2nd LSI EL 04/2026 The salary shall be fully inclusive and shall be as determined from time to time in line with national policy. The holder of the office shall pay to the local authority any fees or other monies (other than his/her inclusive salary) payable to and received by him/her by virtue of his/her office or in respect of services which he/she is required by or under any enactment to perform. Starting pay shall be determined in accordance with appropriate Departmental Circular letters. New Entrants will be placed on the minimum of salary scale.
Assistant Manager
Sports Direct is the retail success of the last decade. Our unrivalled growth across ROI, the UK and Europe really sets us apart from the rest. We have no intention of slowing down and we have a mind-blowing continued expansion plan. Part of our success is owed to our dynamic, commercially driven and passionate managers and with growth comes opportunity, so we are looking for an experienced Assistant Manager to lead our team Job Description At Sports Direct we need our leaders to live and breathe our company values, Think without limits - Think fast, fearlessly, and take the team with you. Own it and back yourself - Own the basics, own your role, and own the results. Be relevant - Relevant to our people, our partners, and the planet. We want you to bring your skill and passion for retail to constantly evolve how we deliver for our customer; you’ll do this by making a positive impact in the following areas: Team Leadership & Management CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Programme Finance and Analysis Coordinator
Role Requirement 1 Financial Reporting and Analysis
Showroom Sales Advisor
Chadwicks Group, part of the esteemed Grafton Group Plc, holds the prestigious position as a leading force in the builder's merchanting industry throughout the Republic of Ireland. Its foundational operations are rooted in the well-established Builders Merchants division, where renowned brands like Chadwicks, Cork Builders Providers, Davies, and Telfords have become trusted names for quality products and services. Beyond its core, the Group has embraced growth and diversification, skillfully augmenting its brand family through thoughtful acquisitions and natural growth. This strategic expansion has introduced a suite of complementary brands — Heitons Steel, Panelling Centre, Morgans Timber, Proline, and Sitetech — each offering a distinct selection of products that enrich Chadwicks Group's portfolio. This blend of time-honoured tradition and modern expansion strategies underlines Chadwicks Group's prominence in the industry, ensuring it remains at the forefront of innovation and customer satisfaction. Principle Objective The role of Showroom Sales Advisor is to provide our customers with a knowledgeable, friendly and dependable service whilst at the same time optimising branch sales and gross profit, promote the company's products and services in a professional manner and deliver a superior standard of customer care to our existing customers. Knowledge & Experience
Accounts Payable Manager
Job Summary The Accounts Payable Manager in the retail sector oversees the efficient processing of all accounts payable functions, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements. This role involves managing a team, collaborating with vendors, and working closely with other departments to support the organisation's financial health. Key Responsibilities Accounts Payable Operations
Sales Assistant
Main purpose of the role: Responsible for ensuring customer satisfaction is the number one priority. Interact with each customer with great pride, passion and care and inspire shoppers through knowledge and expertise. The ideal candidate will have/be: Excellent communication skills Ability to engage with and prioritise customer needs Strong attention to detail, organised and flexible Ability to use own initiative and work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment Customer driven Previous customer service experience is an advantage. Main duties: Actively live Centra brand-values i.e. Proud, Energetic, Imaginative and Community-Based Show a positive attitude and take responsibility for ensuring customers receive an excellent shopping experience Deal with all customer queries efficiently, professionally and consistent with store policy Merchandise shelves, ensuring that all areas of the store are presented to the highest standard Engage with new initiatives and embrace new ways of working.
Trainee Manager
Main purpose of the role: Support the management team in all aspects of the operation of the store while gaining detailed experience in individual departments throughout the store. The ideal candidate will have/be:
Clerical/Administrative Officer
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Referrals and healthcare administration • Receive, record and process referrals to the Inpatient Unit and Community Palliative Care Service. • Check referrals for completeness and follow up on missing information as required. • Enter and maintain accurate patient information on relevant healthcare information systems. • Scan, file and upload clinical and administrative documentation. • Prepare and distribute letters, reports and patient-related correspondence. • Support the timely processing of admissions, discharges, transfers and community referrals. • Liaise with hospitals, general practitioners, community services, healthcare professionals and other relevant agencies. • Handle all patient information in accordance with confidentiality, data-protection and records-management requirements. Telephone and communication duties • Answer and manage incoming telephone calls professionally, courteously and promptly. • Respond appropriately to enquiries from patients, relatives, healthcare professionals and members of the public. • Accurately record messages and ensure they are passed to the appropriate person without delay. • Recognise urgent or sensitive calls and escalate them promptly to the relevant clinical or senior staff member. • Maintain a calm, compassionate and respectful manner when communicating with people who may be distressed or bereaved. • Provide clear and accurate information within the boundaries of the administrative role. Reception and visitor support • Welcome patients, relatives, visitors, healthcare professionals and members of the public to Wicklow Hospice. • Provide directions and general assistance while maintaining patient privacy and dignity. • Manage visitor enquiries and follow local access, security and infection-prevention procedures. • Maintain a professional, organised and welcoming reception area. • Treat every person with courtesy, respect, compassion and sensitivity. Post and correspondence management • Take responsibility for the efficient management of incoming and outgoing post. • Receive, sort, date-stamp and distribute post promptly and accurately. • Prepare outgoing letters, packages and other correspondence for collection or delivery. • Maintain any required postal registers, records or tracking information. • Ensure confidential and patient-related post is handled securely. • Redirect incorrectly addressed correspondence and follow up on returned post where required. • Arrange registered or tracked post when necessary. • Monitor postage supplies and liaise with relevant postal or courier services. • Escalate urgent, confidential or unusual correspondence to the appropriate staff member. Confidentiality and discretion The postholder will have access to highly sensitive personal, clinical and organisational information. They must: • Maintain strict confidentiality at all times. • Exercise discretion when communicating with patients, families, staff and members of the public. • Discuss patient information only with authorised individuals and in appropriate settings. • Comply with GDPR, data-protection legislation, confidentiality policies and records-management procedures. • Immediately report any actual or suspected confidentiality or data-protection breach. • Maintain professional boundaries and avoid discussing hospice matters outside the workplace. General office duties • Complete general clerical and secretarial duties, including typing, photocopying, scanning, filing, emailing and document preparation. • Produce and update documents, spreadsheets, letters and reports using Microsoft Word and Excel. • Maintain accurate electronic and paper-based filing systems. • Schedule appointments, meetings and rooms as required. • Prepare meeting documentation and take minutes when requested. • Order and monitor stationery and office supplies. • Maintain accurate records, databases, spreadsheets and service-activity information. • Assist with audits, reports, statistics and service information. • Provide administrative support across the Inpatient Unit and Community Palliative Care Service according to operational needs. • Provide cover for clerical colleagues during periods of leave or absence. • Undertake other appropriate duties assigned by the Patient Services Manager or designated manager. General • Have a working knowledge of and adhere to OLH&CS policies at all times. • Ensure confidentiality in all matters of information obtained during the course of employment. • To present and act in a professional manner at all times and ensure colleagues do likewise. • Keep up-to-date with developments of professional practices and all other relevant matters to ensure maintenance of knowledge and skill base. • Assume responsibility for his/her own professional development. • Maintain a safe work environment in co-operation with the Hospice Management Team and with reference to the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act, 2005: in that respect report any accidents / near misses and document according to policy. • Provide cross cover for other areas when required and such duties as required. • To effectively and efficiently use information technology for the role in a manner which integrates well with systems throughout the Hospice. The duties and responsibilities detailed above are a reflection of the present service requirements and are 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 the post holder from time to time and to contribute to the development of the post while in office. This job description will be subject to review in the light of changing circumstances. This job description is not intended to be exhaustive but should be regarded as providing guidelines within which individuals work. Qualifications • A Leaving Certificate or an equivalent recognised qualification. • A recognised secretarial, business administration or ICT qualification. • Due to lack of regular public transport and the location of the Wicklow hospice, the successful candidate must have a full clean drivers license and access to appropriate transportation. Experience • This role will have a set work pattern and the successful candidate must be able to attend the workplace reliably for the fixed 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. commencement and closing time. • A minimum of three years’ office, clerical or secretarial experience gained within the previous five years. • Proven proficiency and practical experience using Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel. • Experience managing incoming and outgoing post and correspondence. • Good written and verbal communication skills. • Strong organisational skills and attention to detail. • The ability to manage competing priorities in a busy office or healthcare environment. • A clear understanding of confidentiality, discretion and data protection. • The ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Person In Charge
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 2025 . 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 Person in Charge to join our team in Dublin and South East. We have a full time opportunity within our team in Arklow, Co. Wicklow. Contract Type: Specified Purpose. Contract Hours: Full time, 35 hours per week. Salary Scale: €55,430 - €68,228pro rata per annum. Salary scales are subject to LSI’s (Long Service Increments) This pay scale is subject to increases in 2026 in accordance with the recent WRC agreement towards enhanced pay adjustments in Section 39 organisations. Annual Leave Entitlement : 33 days per annum. Overview of the Post: The Person in Charge (PIC) will be responsible for the overall management of Enable Ireland Respite Services for children and adults based in Co. Wicklow. This includes responsibility for the management of staffing, budgets, and the provision of the highest standards of respite and residential care to our Service Owners. The post holder will be responsible for ensuring compliance with HIQA standards and the implementation of Enable Ireland policies and procedures supporting best practice and care in disability services. Overview of Duties & Responsibilities: Please see Job Description for full list of duties. The successful candidate will have: Essential Criteria: · Eligible to work in the State. Desirable Criteria: · Previous experience working as a Person in Charge. 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: 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: 30th September 2026 A panel may be formed from this vacancy for any similar vacancies, which may arise during the next 12 months. · 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
