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Who will you work with, and what will the role involve? This role is initially based in the Office of the Chief Executive Officer (OCEO) and provides support to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and team in the Office as they lead the organisation in delivery of the Marine Institute Strategy Ocean Knowledge that Informs and Inspires. The Administrative Assistant (AA) will work with the OCEO, supporting the coordination of internal communications, managing documentation, supporting the CEO and Senior leadership team in maintaining effective employee engagement throughout the strategic adjustment and development periods, and supporting the CEO and Senior Leadership Team in preparing for the 2028 Marine Institute Strategic Plan. The OCEO, led by the CEO, works closely with all service areas and particularly with the Corporate Services team as they provide support, governance and general services to all other Marine Institute service areas. This important role provides candidates with the opportunity to work in a diverse organisation which invests in and celebrates its people. The Marine Institute recently completed reviews of its organisation and strategic achievement. The outcomes of these reviews are expected to affect the roles and duties of employees and to bring about other organisational changes. Any impacts or changes will be communicated. It is understood that this role will be agile and evolve to work with and support teams and projects as needed once the initial 24 months has been completed in the OCEO. What Will You Be Doing Every Day? Principal Tasks: The person will work from the Marine Institute Headquarters in Rinville, Oranmore, Co. Galway providing a range of supports initially within the office of the CEO, specifically supporting the implementation of Mid Term Strategy Review outputs, related communications, and preparation for the 2028 MI Strategic Plan. Activities for this agile and flexible role will support the CEO, Senior Leadership Team and Executive Assistant (EA) to the CEO with administrative actions, internal communications, meetings, and events. OCEO Project Administrative Support: • Coordinate and maintain the dedicated Mid-Term Review of Strategy Implementation SharePoint site. • Coordinate and maintain a dedicated Corporate Strategy development SharePoint site. • Coordinate required meetings, workshops, and briefings. • Maintain documentation, manage updates, and track decision logs. • Support the EA to the CEO with coordinating leadership meeting arrangements and related logistics. • Monitor project timelines, actions, and deliverables. • Prepare agendas, minutes, summaries, and briefing materials as required. Internal Communications Support: • Draft and issue agreed internal updates, announcements, and guidance. • Support the CEO and SLT in ensuring accuracy and consistency of messaging across teams. • Coordinate internal feedback channels and response to Frequently Asked Questions. • Support staff engagement activities, including town hall meetings; management fora; Q&A sessions; and intranet / SharePoint updates. • Develop communication materials such as slides, summaries, and templates. Other Duties • Support Procurement Processes in line with Public Sector Frameworks and Marine Institute Policies. • Budget and financial tracking and reporting. • Audit preparation. • Website, Intranet and SharePoint Updates and content (training provided) • Documentation and Policy Reviews. • Desk research and supports. • GDPR and Data Protection actions. • Compliance Reporting Any other duties appropriate to the grade as required from time to time. Selection criteria: i.e.: the Education, Professional or Technical Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, Aptitudes, Experience and Training required for the role Essential / Important: • A suitable qualification in a relevant discipline. • At least 18 months of relevant work experience in a busy office environment. • Demonstrated experience in administrative project support in a busy office environment. • Strong organisational and administration skills with proven attention to detail and working to deadlines. • Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively (in writing and orally) to different audiences, ideally with some experience of working and communicating at a Senior Executive and Board level, and with non-technical audiences. • Excellent verbal and written communication skills. • Demonstrated ability in project tracking and reporting. • Experience in drafting internal communications materials. • High level of computer skills, including MS Office and SharePoint Online. • Demonstrated experience in supporting meetings, conferences and events. • The ability to work unsupervised and to work together in a team environment. • A background in working with confidential data and personal information. • Direct relevant experience in managing multiple priorities, and in delivering outcomes under pressure and to tight deadlines. Desirable: • Knowledge of public sector procurement rules. • Experience in financial reporting requirements. • Experience in supporting audits. • Public sector experience • Intermediate level in Excel. • Knowledge of data protection and GDPR as it applies to personnel data. What else do you need to know? (Special personal attributes required for the role) • Dynamic, reliable and flexible, with the ability to provide support to multidisciplinary teams and programmes, including those outside of OCEO as required. • An ability to work in an organised manner and progress work independently. • Demonstrate energy and a positive attitude. • Ability to take ownership of tasks and effectively prioritise multiple outputs and manage time to deliver multiple outputs on time. • Willing to participate in training and professional development. • Experience in collaborating effectively with members of a diverse team. • Demonstrated ability to review and disseminate high volumes of data and information with accuracy and in a timely manner. • Possesses sound, balanced judgement and strong analytical abilities • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively at all levels including an ability to work with and effectively communicate with a range of stakeholders. • A diplomatic manner, with proven ability to resolve issues and mitigate conflict. • Resilience with demonstrated ability to remain focused when multiple important deadlines coincide. • Solutions orientated with excellent initiative and problem-solving skills. Who will you report to? Who will manage and support you? The successful candidate will be based at the Marine Institute Headquarters in Rinville, Oranmore, Co. Galway and, while working in the OCEO, will report to the Executive Assistant to the CEO / Strategic Project Supports Officer (HEO). What we offer The Marine Institute has many high-performing, talented and diverse teams and colleagues who are committed to, and passionate about, the work that we do. We are building a workplace and workforce for the future; one that is evolving with changing work practices, employee expectations, and service needs. We aim to be an employer of choice, attracting high-calibre staff, retaining existing team members, and fostering an environment where they feel supported and enabled to innovate and deliver our services with excellence. We are a workplace where an agile, diverse, motivated, and valued team delivers service with excellence. This supported by a culture of collaboration, wellbeing, innovation and continuous development, aligned with our vision and mission, and enabled through living our values. The Marine Institute values its staff, and their contribution to the Institute’s work. The Marine Institute provides benefits that promote a healthy work-life balance and to staff to develop professionally. These include personal and career development, work/life balance policies, an employee assistance programme, “Bike to Work” Scheme, staff medicals and annual flu vaccination. A full range of training will be provided as required, on the job and through appropriate courses. Training needs will be identified through the MI Performance Management Development System (PMDS). The Marine Institute’s Blended Working (Remote Working) policy is instrumental in our efforts to increase flexibility, enhance health, wellbeing, and work-life balance, and contribute positively to climate action. Our Blended Working arrangements aim to develop a more dynamic, agile and responsive Public Service, while sustaining strong standards of performance and high levels of productivity. Salary: Remuneration is in accordance with the Public Sector, Department of Finance approved Salary Scale as of June 2026 for Administrative Assistant (Executive Officer grade) which runs from €38,803 - €63,227 on a full-time basis per annum pro-rated with time worked. You will commence on the first point of the scale and become a member of the Single Public Service Pension Scheme unless you are currently or have worked in the Public Sector in the past 6 months and are a member of another Public Sector Scheme.
General Operator
Day Shift: Monday -Friday 6:30am-2:40pm (14.30 per hour) ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Employees are expected to support the quality concepts inherent in the business philosophies of Integer Ireland Limited, including a variety of job-related tasks which may not be specific to this position profile. Be an active member of the Integer team and work with all employees to develop a world class lean manufacturing system. Accountabilities include:
ICT Technical Support Officer
Galway City Council is seeking to put in place a panel for the post of Information & Communications Technology (ICT) Technical Support Officer, from which future relevant vacancies will be filled during the lifetime of the panel. The Technical Support Officer role will suit candidates with an interest in further developing their ICT career in areas such as IT architecture, technical infrastructure support, service design and delivery, ICT service management, cyber security, Video Conferencing, telephony and mobile device management, virtualisation, cloud computing and project management. The ICT Technical Support Officer will participate in a team to provide a high standard of technical support in Galway City Council. An ability to professionally manage and resolve a number of competing, potentially complex issues in a fast-paced environment is required. The role is varied, dynamic, and central to helping the Council deliver reliable, secure, user focused digital services and systems that support both day to day operations and long term strategic objectives. The ICT Department provides a wide range of services to Galway City Council and its customers. The successful applicant will be expected to: • Provide technical support for the ICT infrastructure environment including net-works, servers, desktop/laptop, printers, scanners, video conferencing systems, cloud and mobile systems. Systematically interpret user problems and identify so-lutions. Escalate complex or unresolved incidents within the team or to external suppliers. • Manage and track issues from outset to conclusion, effectively communicating with all stakeholders throughout the process. • Engage with business users to understand issues and requirements and provide advice and solutions regarding installed applications and technology. • Install, configure, test, and document hardware, software and network components and solutions, avoiding service disruptions and ensuring coherence to security re-quirements and licence compliance. • Contribute to the continuous improvement of the team with regular updates to the knowledge base. • Provide technical support, training materials & advice to end users. • Participate in projects delivering new IT systems and services, new infrastructure deployments, attending project meetings. • Document operating procedures for new systems • Participate in the digital transformation and change management programmes currently underway. • Participate in personal and professional development through formal and informal training. • Attend and participate in meetings as required by Head of ICT & Digital • Perform other duties that may from time to time be assigned to them from time to time by the Chief Executive/Head of ICT & Digital/Line Manager. • Perform other duties that may from time to time be assigned to them in accordance with Section 159 of the Local Government Act 2001. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years’ relevant industry experience in the following areas: • Operating in a formal, corporate ICT support desk environment including hard-ware, operating systems and application support preferably utilising the ITIL framework for service desk management • Knowledge and support experience of a number of the following: Windows 11, Microsoft Office365, Cloud Technologies, Microsoft 365 administration, Windows Server, SQL Server, LANs, WANs, WiFi, VMware, backup and recovery, anti-virus and other security systems, TCP/IP, routing and networks, SANs, firewalls, Active Directory, Group Policy and scripts, VoIP telephony, encryption technologies, sys-tem monitoring and management, mobile device management, audio-visual and meeting room technology. • Experience of business application support such as financial management sys-tems, human resource management systems, etc. • Must be able to demonstrate commitment to customer service. The ideal candidate should also possess: • Dedication to providing quality and excellent service. • Excellent problem solving and troubleshooting skills. • Ability to work under pressure. • Excellent customer facing skills and an ability to clearly communicate to all levels. • Ability to take ownership of issues / tasks and work on own initiative. • Ability to work as part of a team with strong customer service focus. • Demonstrate a high level of interpersonal, team-building and motivational skills including a strong record of collaboration • Flexibility regarding working hours and occasional unsociable hours including weekends. • Excellent time keeping skills and ability to meet day-to-day and project targets. • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a positive and professional attitude. • Must be committed to self-development and be enthusiastic about acquiring new skills and embracing new technologies. The role will be primarily based in City Hall, 3 Crown Square, Monivea Road, Galway, but also requires support to be provided at all Council locations throughout the city. The ICT Technical Support Officer will operate under the direction of, and report to, the IT Infrastructure & Operations Project Leader or to any other such person as may be determined by the Council from time to time. 1. Character Candidates shall be of good character. 2. Health Each candidate must be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. 3. Citizenship: Candidates must, by the date of any job offer, be: i. A citizen of the European Economic Area (EEA). The EEA consists of the Member States of the European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway; or ii. A citizen of the United Kingdom (UK); or iii. A citizen of Switzerland pursuant to the agreement between the EU and Switzerland on the free movement of persons; or iv. A non-EEA citizen who is a spouse or child of an EEA or UK or Swiss citizen and has a stamp 4 visa; or v. A person awarded international protection under the International Protection Act 2015 or any family member entitled to remain in the State as a result of family reunification and has a stamp 4 visa; or vi. A non-EEA citizen who is a parent of a dependent child who is a citizen of, and resident in, an EEA member state or the UK or Switzerland and has a stamp 4 visa 4. Education, Training, Experience, etc. Each candidate must, on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms: (i) A qualification at Level 8 on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) major award (i.e. honours degree), or higher, in a relevant computing discipline and 2 year’s directly relevant, recent ICT experience from your employment to date* OR (ii) A qualification at Level 8 on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) major award (i.e. honours degree), or higher, with computing taken in the final year and at least 3 years directly relevant, recent ICT hands-on experience from your employment to date* OR (iii) A qualification at Level 7 on the National Framework of Qualification (NFQ) major award (i.e. ordinary degree) in a relevant computing discipline and 3 years’ directly relevant, recent ICT experience from your employment to date* OR (iv) A qualification at Level 6 on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) major award in a relevant computing discipline and at least 4 years directly relevant, recent ICT experience from your employment to date* AND (v) have a satisfactory knowledge of public service organisation or the ability to acquire such knowledge *Relevant ICT hands-on experience should include, but is not limited to areas such as managing delivery of digital solutions, enterprise architecture, software and applications development projects involving a range of technologies and platforms covering web development, data management, database administration, business analysis/discovery, business intelligence and data analytics, DevOps, enterprise architecture, technical infrastructure service design and delivery, server and client operating systems and architecture stacks, telecommunications and networking infrastructure delivery support, ICT/cyber security, mobile device management, virtualisation delivery support, database and application support, cloud computing, etc. *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. Each candidate must include on the application form details of all qualifications obtained by them. The invitation to attend for Interview is not to be regarded as an admission that you possess the prescribed qualifications and/or requirements for this post or are you qualified by law to hold the post. Documentary proof will be required before appointment where you claim credit for particular qualification, experience, etc.
Goods in Operative
BWG Foods are currently recruiting for a Goods In Operative on a Permanent Full-Time basis in Corrib Foods, Galway. Duties Include: · Replenish the chill and frozen storage areas. · Checking-in chill and frozen deliveries into the Depot. · Ensuring all required paperwork and administration is completed and up to date. · Stock management · Ensuring compliance with all Food Safety and HACCP requirements. · Ensuring compliance with Health & Safety and Security requirement. · Attend monthly briefings/meetings. · Process stock returns, damaged stock and out of date products. · Ensure all areas maintained and clean and tidy at all times. · Assist customers. · Other associated duties as requested by your manager. · Required to operate in various temperature environments: ambient, chilled, and frozen Job requirements The Suitable Candidate Should: · Have good organisational and time management abilities. · Be proactive. · Be a highly motivated individual, who takes initiative with minimal supervision. · Have a good working knowledge of HACCP. · Be motivated and enthusiastic. · Be dedicated and flexible. · Have the ability to project a professional image at all times. · Have experience working in a warehouse and/or goods-in environment. · Experience operating a reach forklift, along with a current and valid operator’s certificate, is highly desirable · Must be comfortable working in ambient, refrigerated, and freezer environment CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Van Driver
We are currently recruiting for a Van Driver to work from Williams Gate in Galway, on a Permanent Full-Time basis. The Van Driver plays a key role in maintaining customer satisfaction through professional conduct, route adherence, and compliance with road safety and company procedures. Key Responsibilities: • Load, transport, and deliver goods safely and on time • Follow assigned routes and delivery schedules • Verify orders before and after delivery to ensure accuracy and completeness • Assist with loading and unloading of vehicles • Provide courteous and professional customer service • Address basic customer queries or delivery-related issues • Comply with all road transport laws and company safety standards • Maintain accurate delivery documentation and reports • Operate company vehicles and equipment as required Job requirements Required Qualifications / Skills: • Valid Irish or EU driving licence • Clean driving record • Previous delivery driving experience preferred • Good time management and organisational skills • Strong customer service skills • Ability to lift, carry, walk, and drive for extended periods • Attention to detail and reliability CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
General Operative
BWG Foods are currently recruiting for the position of General Operative on a Permanent and Temporary Full-Time basis in Value Centre, Galway. Duties of a General Operative include:
Weekend Manager
Main purpose of the role: Ensure the store operates efficiently and effectively and provide our customers with the very best customer service and fresh food offering at all times in a clean, safe environment during the weekends. To deliver on key store targets (sales and profitability) through effective management of people and operations. The ideal candidate will have/be: Minimum 1 years€,, experience in a customer service facing role Excellent communication skills Good knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word) Experience balancing cash/tills Highly driven with a strong work ethic An understanding of how to achieve KPIs and targets Commerciality and brand awareness Passion for grocery retail The ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment, ability to multi task under pressure The ability to organise work, delegate responsibilities and support team members in the store Main duties: Actively live Centra brand-values i.e. Proud, Energetic, Imaginative and Community-Based;Be approachable and a role model who leads by example and encourages teamwork and a positive attitude in the workplace Liaise with the weekday management/supervisors on any changes to layouts and ensure changes are correctly implemented Set the standard for other employees in relation to rotation, merchandising and facing off Assist in the induction, training and development of employees Deal with all customer queries efficiently, professionally and consistent with store policy 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: 1 years€,, experience in the retail industry is desirable Good knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word) Experience balancing cash/tills is desirable Experience with fresh food Excellent communication skills Good delegation skills Highly driven with a strong work ethic Commerciality and brand awareness Passion for grocery retail Thrive in a fast-paced working environment. Main Duties: Actively live Centra brand-values i.e. Proud, Energetic, Imaginative and Community-Based Set, monitor and achieve sales targets with the team on gross profit margin, net margin, waste and other KPIs as agreed with Store Manager Actively participate in all training and development initiatives, and performance assessments Merchandise and present the entire store to the highest standard at all times and in accordance with relevant store planograms and guidelines Implement planograms correctly and ensure the correct range is in place in store Gain competence with all aspects of supply procedures €" ordering, delivery procedures, stock rotation and control procedures Manage such departments as are assigned to you Engage with new initiatives and embrace new ways of working.
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.
Butcher
Main purpose of the role: Ensure the Meat Department operates efficiently and effectively at all times and provide our customers with excellent quality and products and services. The ideal candidate will have/be: Craft butchery course is desirable Numerical skills Excellent communication skills Previous customer service experience is an advantage The ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment, ability to multi task under pressure A passion for food and the ability to inspire shoppers HACCP training is beneficial but not essential. Main duties: Actively live SuperValu brand-values i.e. Genuine, Passion for Food, Vibrant, Committed, Innovative and Imaginative Maintain retail cuts at a high standard in accordance with customer needs Drive sales through ensuring SOPs and store standards are met on a daily basis Merchandise and present department to the highest standard Implement planograms correctly Control stock rotation so that quality and freshness of goods is of the highest standard Manage waste and shrink in the department Ensure continuous improvement in the Meat Department by remaining up to date with new products and initiatives Enhance product knowledge by gaining information from a range of sources and share ideas, suggestions and builds Engage with new initiatives and embrace new ways of working.
