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Familiar Faces Project Coordinator Fixed-Term Contract The Position The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in facilitating the delivery of Meath Partnership’s Familiar Faces Programme. Primary responsibilities include organising volunteers to participate in our newly established befriending service that seeks to support meaningful integration for new arrivals to Meath. Additionally, the successful candidate will coordinate the volunteer recruitment process, deliver tailored training courses and manage the needs of the befriending service clients. This role demands strong relationship-building skills to cultivate partnerships across different sectors and identify opportunities for future collaborations. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to local community development while fostering social inclusion and civic participation. If you are passionate about community engagement and have the skills to coordinate a newly established befriending service, we encourage you to apply. Key Accountabilities Reporting to the Meath Volunteer Centre Manager and Chief Executive Officer thereafter, the Familiar Faces Programme Coordinator will be directly responsible for the following duties: · Lead the overall development of the befriending service. · Co-ordinate the befriending service on a day-to-day basis and provide support to volunteer Befrienders and service users. · Implement the monitoring and evaluation arrangements for the programme. · Ensure appropriate administrative arrangements are in place that will provide for the effective management of a large team of volunteers spread geographically across Meath. · Facilitate the successful recruitment of volunteers and participants for the Familiar Faces programme, through the engagement with relevant local organisations. · Enhance the understanding of integration and inclusion concepts among befriending volunteers, while providing them with clear insights into their roles as befriending volunteers. · Foster an increased sense of inclusion and improve local amenity awareness among participants (IPAs). · Raise awareness, knowledge, and critical understanding of integration, migration, and inclusion within local organisations through the delivery of training and capacity building. · Enhance Meath Partnership's capacity for delivering high-quality integration efforts within the community. · Deliver integration training and volunteer safeguarding training to potential volunteers and local businesses and community organisations. · Collaborate with the wider Meath Partnership integration team to promote the values and mission of the project goals. · Manage the social media campaign for the Familiar Faces programme. · Provide monthly reports on the progress of the service to the Volunteer Centre Manager. · Arrange suitable matches between trained volunteer Befrienders and the beneficiaries, and facilitate an introductory meeting. · Provide ongoing support to Befrienders and resolve any concerns, and support the befriending relationships · Maintain effective communication – both internally and externally – to share the success and progress of the programme with key stakeholders. This job description is intended to outline the key accountabilities and responsibilities attached to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities or activities to be attended to. A flexible approach to project or company related tasks which may arise and which are not specifically detailed in this job description will be required. Essential Knowledge and Experience · Proven experience in volunteer management, community engagement, or a related field. · Ability to work with a wide range of individuals and organisations in a non-judgemental and client centred manner · Strong interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written). · Ability to work effectively with diverse populations, including new communities and IPAs. · Excellent organisational and time-management skills with experience of working in a fast-paced environment and to monthly deadlines. · High levels of accuracy and veracity with evidence of being precise, accurate and detail oriented. · IT literate in Microsoft Office. Desirable Skills, Abilities and Experience · Relevant qualification in Social Work, Community Development, Non-profit Management or other related field. · Experience in volunteer management and project delivery. · Strong commitment to the values of community participation, social inclusion, and diversity. · Additional languages are an asset but not compulsory. · Experience in the management of sensitive data and confidential information. Terms of Employment Full-time, fixed-term positions are available, working 37.5 hours per week. The nature of the work may require working some unsocial hours i.e. evenings and weekends. Access to own transport is essential and a full clean driving license. This post may be subject to Garda Vetting in line with Meath Partnerships policy. Location: Units J & K Kells Business Park, Cavan Rd, Kells Co. Meath. To ensure a work life balance, a hybrid-working offering is in place. Duration This is a 12-month fixed-term contract, until 30th June 2025. Any extension to the contract of employment will be subject to the availability of funding. Salary The salary on offer is €36,000 per annum. Leave The annual leave entitlement is twenty (20) days per annum, pro-rata for shorter periods. Entitlement to leave for Public Holidays is in accordance with the terms of the Organisation of Working Time Act 1997. Meath Partnership closes for five (5) days at Christmas; this time is additional to the annual leave entitlement detailed above. Application Process To apply, please submit the following to info@meathpartnership.ie: • A brief cover letter including personal statement demonstrating how you meet the above mentioned requirements for the position (no more than 500 words) which must communicate your relevant experience • A curriculum vitae summarising your qualifications and work experience to date. Applications should be clearly marked “Familiar Faces Project Coordinator”. Applicants will be shortlisted on the basis of information provided in their application. Closing Date The closing date for applications is 5pm on Wednesday, 13th May 2024 with interviews to take place the week of 20th May. Late applications will not be considered. Meath Partnership is an equal opportunities employer. We are an organisation that embraces diversity and inclusion. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds to bring their experiences and perspectives to Meath Partnership. All information will be held in line with Meath Partnerships GDPR policies.
Food & Beverage Manager
Location: On site / Dunboyne Castle, Dunboyne, Co. Meath, Ireland Job type: Permanent / Full-Time Sector and subsector: Hospitality | Food and Beverage / Restaurant Salary: Negotiable Salary We have a fantastic new vacancy for a Food & Beverage Manager in the beautiful Dunboyne Castle Hotel & Spa Dunboyne Castle Hotel & Spa is a luxury estate, nestled in 21 acres of lush green Meath countryside. The Georgian mansion which welcomes visitors today was originally built in 1764, on the same site as the original castle. Dunboyne Castle was acquired by Mr. Thomas Röggla in December 2022. The hotel joined his collection of luxury Irish hotels forming the TMR Hotel Collection, including Farnham Estate Spa & Golf Resort, Harvey’s Point, Mount Wolseley, Aghadoe Heights and the Ballymascanlon Hotel & Golf Resort. As part of the TMR Collection & under the guidance of Windward Management, Dunboyne Castle offers great opportunities for growth & progression in your hospitality career. Objective of the Role Reporting to the Deputy General Manager, the Food & Beverage Manager will oversee the running of all the Food & Beverage functions within the hotel. Our Food & Beverage manager will support the department managers in their roles to allow the Food & Beverage outlets to achieve their greatest potential. As part of your role : If you are interested in further developing your knowledge and experience in the industry, with this exciting and unique opportunity. CLICK THE APPLY NOW BUTTON TO APPLY
Childcare Practitioner
At Home From Home Childcare in Ratoath, County Meath are currently recruiting for the Full-Time position of Childcare Practitioner. We are looking for a dedicated, energetic & motivated person who is committed to providing an excellent standard of care and education to the children in our service. A Minimum FETAC Level 5 in Childcare qualification (all 6 modules) or equivalent is essential for this role. Role Description: • Day to day childcare tasks will be outlined in more detail upon application. • To ensure a safe, secure, and healthy environment for the care, safety and welfare of the children. • Actively engage the children in developmentally appropriate learning activities to facilitate the development of each child. • Promote and help maintain an organised, clean, safe & well-equipped learning environment. • Observe and record children’s progress. • To communicate effectively with children, parents, and staff alike. • Meet established policies and procedures, creating an environment of best practice. Qualifications & Requirements: • As specified above Minimum FETAC Level 5 in Childcare qualification (All 6 modules) or equivalent is essential. • Experience in childcare is desirable, but not necessary. • First Aid, Manual Handling, Tusla Children First, an advantage. • Excellent organisational & communication skills • Ability to work well within a team • Sincere and genuine love of children • Candidates must provide 2 x written references and copy of qualification certificates at time of interview. • Candidate details will be submitted for Garda Vetting. • International Vetting required if candidate has lived outside of the jurisdiction for a period of 3 months or more. If you require any further information, please contact us on 01-825-6889 or hit the apply button to upload your CV PLEASE ONLY APPLY IF YOU HAVE THE ESSEENTIAL REQUIREMENTS ABOVE.
Kitchen Porter
Carr Golf, headquartered in Park West Business Park, Dublin 12 is certified as A Great Place to Work and roles with us are exciting, challenging and customer-focused. We are currently recruiting for a Full & Part-Time Kitchen Porter for Seapoint Golf Links, Seapoint, Golf Links, Newtown, Termonfeckin, Co. Louth. Overview Reporting to the Head Chef, the Kitchen Porter will be responsible for the execution and upkeep of kitchen hygiene and cleaning practices and for minimizing the wastage of chemicals in the kitchen. The Kitchen Porter should ensure hygiene, health and safety standards, and Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) records are adhered to and documented daily. Full pre-opening training, including skills training, and all other statutory training, will be provided. Must be available to work evening shifts and weekends. Key Responsibilities
Account Manager
Job Overview As an Account Manager your role is pivotal to the success of the business. You are specifically accountable for delivering exceptional customer service across our existing and potential customer base. As an expert you are responsible for building and maintaining strong customer relationships within your targeted territory Why work for LKQ We are a people first organisation for our colleagues, the customer is at the heart of everything we do, and in turn we put our colleagues at the forefront of our business. As with many of our roles, we are happy to talk about flexible working options, we are committed to supporting a healthy worklife balance. We’re looking for people who love what they do, are passionate about delivering only the very best and make it their business to excel, whatever their role. We strive to support all our employees through their individual career paths and thrive within our business. Key Responsibilities
Age Friendly Programme Manager
The Position Meath County Council leads the National Shared Service Programme for Age Friendly Ireland. Meath County Council on behalf of Fingal County Council is currently recruiting a Regional Age Friendly Programme Manager for the East Region who will be employed and based with Fingal County Council. Meath County Council invites applications from suitably qualified persons who wish to be considered for inclusion on a panel from which permanent & fixed-term contract vacancies for the position of Age Friendly Regional Programme Manager for East Region shall be drawn. Age Friendly Programme Details Ireland’s Age Friendly Programme is coordinated by Age Friendly Ireland, an appointed shared service function of local government hosted by Meath County Council. The national Age Friendly Programme office brings together, supports and provides technical guidance to the 31 local authority led, multiagency Age Friendly Programmes. At city and county level, the programme is implemented through cooperation and partnership of older people with government agencies and service providers working side by side. Under the leadership of the local authority Chief Executives and senior managers, governance is anchored in the 31 multi-agency Age Friendly Alliances, supported by diversely representative Older People’s Councils engaged as co-design partners. The local Age Friendly Alliances provide the collaborative framework to involve senior leaders from key stakeholders such as the Local Authority, Health Service Executive, An Garda Síochána, Chambers of Commerce, community sector, third-level institutions, and others, who have sufficient influence and resources to develop and deliver ambitious and collaborative Age Friendly Programmes. The Programme for Government (2000) outlines a vision of an Age Friendly Ireland. The ageing agenda is also clearly referenced in recent government policies including Housing for All, Housing Options for our Ageing Population, and SláinteCare, as well as in planning, economic, local and community development policies. Background | Summary of Post The recruitment campaign will recruit a Regional Age Friendly Programme Manager for the East will be employed and based in Fingal County Council , and will work directly for the National Age Friendly Ireland Shared Service in Meath County Council. The Age Friendly Ireland shared service will directly manage the posts. The role of Age Friendly Regional Programme Manager is to help support the delivery of the four strategic objectives of the National Age Friendly Ireland shared service. They will support the management of the local Age Friendly Programmes in five counties within the East region – Fingal, Meath, Louth, South Dublin and Dun Laoghaire Rathdown local authority areas. The workload will include one to one support for local Age Friendly Programme Managers in each of these five local authority areas, strengthening local programme structures (Age Friendly Alliances, Older People’s Councils, Interdepartmental Teams), monitoring of programme KPIs, scaling up good practice, reporting, and representing the shared service national office in the region, as well as a thematic lead area. This post will necessitate an appropriate level of seniority and autonomy so as to be in a position to pro-actively deliver on the regional level requirements of the Age Friendly Programme and report directly to the national shared service office. The Age Friendly Regional Programme Manager will report on performance directly to the National Programme Manager in Age Friendly Ireland. The Regional Programme Manager will support the Chief Officer in Age Friendly Ireland who has overall responsibility for the leadership and strategic direction of the National Age Friendly Ireland shared service. The Age Friendly Regional Programme Manager will play a key role in ensuring the successful delivery of the work in line with their duties and responsibilities. The Age Friendly Regional Programme Manager will require significant experience of Age Friendly programming and policy with an excellent understanding of the eight domains of the World Health Organization’s global Age Friendly Cities and Communities Programme. He/she will be part of a vibrant and demanding team. He/she will be self-motivated, innovative and dynamic with strong interpersonal and communication skills and initiative and a demonstrable track record of change management and delivering results. The Age Friendly Regional Programme Manager will be required to develop a strong working relationship with the local Age Friendly Programme Managers in their region supporting the implementation of the local Age Friendly Programme and achievement of local KPIs. Purpose, Duties and Responsibilities The role of the Regional Programme Manager is allocated between supporting local Age Friendly Programmes in their region to ensure that all programmes are performing at optimal levels and meeting KPIs, reporting to the shared service, leading on thematic areas of work and representing the shared service on national fora to progress objectives and initiatives. Responsibilities /Duties: Responsibilities of the post are aligned to the four strategic objectives of the Age Friendly Ireland Shared Service as follows: Strategic Objective 1: Strengthening and Embedding Local Programmes • Support the National Programme Manager in the development and implementation of a national strategy and work plan for the programme by supporting a regional structure. • Work as part of the shared service team to support the development of the programme nationally in collaboration with other Age Friendly Regional Programme Managers and the National Programme Manager • Support a team-based framework of Age Friendly Programme Managers across the local government sector with a specific focus on supporting adjoining county/city Age Friendly programmes within a specified region. • Facilitate the development and implementation of a local strategies and infrastructure to support the participating county and city-based programme managers and other stakeholders. • Advise the local Programme Manager, in the specific region, in building effective alliances and constructive working relationships with local government, HSE and other programme stakeholders to support and build capacity for the implementation of the programme. • Support the local Programme Manager in the specific region, in a coordinated approach to the development (and where relevant the implementation) of the participating local Age Friendly Alliances, Older People’s Councils and Age-friendly strategies and action plans. • Build relationships with the local authority Age Friendly Housing Technical Advisors in the region. • Support the establishment of Interdepartmental Teams within each local authority in the region as part of their core programme structure. • Delivery of Age Friendly training modules as required (such as Age Friendly Business, Age Friendly Communications, Age Friendly Libraries) • Utilise Age Friendly Ireland’s technical resources and implement guidance documents within the region. Strategic Objective 2: Scaling Up and Replicating Best Practice • Lead in the development and roll-out of national guidelines to facilitate and support local city and county programme leaders in the delivery of high-quality evidence-based initiatives and the strengthening and embedding of the programme across all local authority areas. • Manage the effective delivery of specific initiatives that need to be further extended or replicated across all participating age friendly programme areas • Support regional opportunities for local programmes to work jointly on programmes across a number of age friendly programme areas particularly in the context of health initiatives, transportation, planning and other initiatives • Support for the collection of data on housing with regard to Age Friendly Housing provision, rightsizing, and the overall implementation of the ‘Housing for All’ policy • Support for the delivery and scaling up of the Healthy Age Friendly Homes beyond its pilot phase. • Take the lead role in co-ordinating the Implementation a limited number of specific projects / pilot initiatives under individual local Age Friendly Strategies Strategic Objective 3: Measurement, Monitoring and Sharing Learning • Collect data at local and regional level to inform overall Key Performance Programme Indicators based on the gathering of available evidence. • Support continuous improvement in the quality and long-term operation and management of the Age Friendly Programme through the design and development of appropriate reporting templates and operational materials to further ensure effective implementation and mainstreaming. • Support the development of systems and processes to ensure appropriate data is available to inform effective decision making and drive continuous quality improvement. • Work with the Research Unit in the shared service to co-ordinate the research and dissemination of effective practices and initiatives adopted across the network of 31 local programmes. • Attend and contribute to team meetings in the national shared service office to monitor progress and effective implementation and input to the overall delivery of the Age Friendly Ireland shared service. • Identify potential challenges and barriers to progress and communicate same through the National Programme Manager. • Advise and support local Age Friendly Programme Managers on the development of local annual reports, and assist with strategy preparation and monitoring. • Support the National Operations, Finance & Communications Manager with communication of programme objectives and outputs and assist with National and Regional communication campaigns Strategic Objective 4: National Policy • Represent the National Age Friendly Ireland shared service, at regional level, by attending local Age Friendly Alliance meetings in the neighbouring local authority programme areas in the specific region providing a catalyst to the National Shared Service and updating the local Alliances on key strategic developments at national level particularly in the context of national policy. • Support the work of a small number of relevant expert working groups at national level when requested. • Support the Chief Officer at regional level by providing a network and support structure to produce deliverables in partnership with our national stakeholder organisations (for example, Government Departments, HSE, Integrated Care Programme for Older People, NGO sector, An Garda Siochana, business community and others) • Support the objectives of the Programme for Government 2020 ‘Our Shared Future’ particularly with regard to health care and housing provision for the ageing population And any other duties as required. Character Each candidate must be of good character. 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. Education and Experience Each candidate must, on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms – a) Have a good standard of education And b) have not less than five years satisfactory experience in a managerial or developmental role And c) possess an excellent standard of administrative, communications, and facilitation and leadership experience Desirable Experience and knowledge Meath County Council wishes to recruit a highly functioning individual with the ability to work on their own initiative and manage competing demands within a complex environment. The ideal candidate will have: • Experience of Age Friendly programming and co-design of initiatives with older people. • Knowledge and understanding of local government strucutres and process and/or public service provision • A background in community development, ideally with experience of managing consultation processes Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to work with people and experience in consultation and facilitation is critical. Experience of working with senior management, and engaging with national or international fora. • A track record in delivering results. • Experience in innovation and problem solving. • Experience of working in a multi-agency or multi-stakeholder environment. • A knowledge of / understanding of the World Health Organization’s Age Friendly global framework, health, housing and other relevant policy • Excellent project management skills • Well-developed skills and aptitudes in forging partnerships, relationship building and influencing skills. • Excellent report writing skills and data collection and analytic skills for monitoring purposes • Experience of budget management and the ability to plan the use of resources effectively, and identifying potential funding streams for Age Friendly initiatives. • Ability to work collaboratively, achieve results and contribute positively to the National Age Friendly Ireland shared service team. • An understanding of the local authority’s purpose and priorities. • An awareness of Health and Safety Legislation and Regulations, the implications for the organisation and the employee, and their application in the workplace; • Technical IT skills including a knowledge of online working, delivering presentations through various platforms, data collection software; • Access to own car and driving licence. • Performance Management experience This role, while located in a host local authority, will require travel both within the region and nationally on occasions therefore flexibility is required in hours and location of work. Miscellaneous Provisions Salary Salary scale: €55,847 - €72,602 per annum (EL 02/23), Payment of increments is dependent on satisfactory performance. Entry point of this scale will be determined in accordance with Circulars issued by the by the Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government. Hours of Work The normal working hours will be 35 hours per week. Duties may require the successful applicant to work outside of normal working hours i.e. attendance at evening/weekend, training duties etc. as part of normal working hours without additional remuneration. All hours worked will be subject to the provision of the Organisation of Working Time Act, 1997 as amended. You may be required to complete a time-sheet in accordance with the Organisation of Working Time Regulations, 2001. Start Date Meath County Council shall require a person to whom an offer of employment is made to take up an appointment within a reasonable period of time, usually two months from date of offer, to meet the organisational requirements of the Council. Meath County Council reserves the right to withdraw its offer in the event that an appointment is not taken up within such a period. Leave 30 days per annum Sick Leave The terms of the Public Service Sick Pay Scheme will prevail.
Defence Forces Cadetships 2024
The Defence Forces Cadetship will prepare individuals morally, mentally and physically for their role as leaders in the Defence Forces whilst instilling the organisations values of respect, loyalty, selflessness, physical courage, moral courage and integrity into students. Applications are now open Naval Service Cadetships 2024. Candidates must be 18 years of age or above and under 39 years of age on the 19th May 2024. Closing date for Naval Service Cadetship applications is Sunday 19th May 2024 at 2359hrs GDPR Notice All applications for Defence Forces positions are processed in accordance with the Defence Forces Applicants Privacy Notice, as set out on the applicants page with Candidate Manager Careers Information Applications forms for entry into the Defence Forces are only available through the online application form on this site. The online application form for enlistment is only available when recruitment competitions are open. There is NO access to the online application form when recruitment is closed. Reserve Defence Forces The Defence Forces are NOT accepting applications the Reserve Forces at this time. Please Note: Application forms for entry into the Defence Forces are only available through the online application form on this site. The online application form for enlistment is only available when recruitment competitions are open. There is NO access to the online application form when recruitment is closed. Applications Through Irish To make an application through Irish send an email to recruitment@defenceforces.ie to request an application form. Cadetships may be available in the following: NAVAL SERVICE (Operations Branch) NAVAL SERVICE (Marine Engineering) NAVAL SERVICE (Electrical Engineering) Subject to the specific criteria being fulfilled as outlined below, applications may be made by the following: GRADUATES SCHOOL LEAVERS/NON-GRADUATES SERVING PERSONNEL 1. GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS To qualify for the award of a Cadetship, a candidate shall: a. at the time of application be- (i) a citizen of the State, or be any other person who has a lawful entitlement to reside and work within the State for the period of enlistment required for the course of training as a cadet and, if subsequently commissioned as an officer, for the additional period of time that is required for the purpose of any such appointment. (ii) Be of good character and satisfy any security clearance requirement. b. Be 18 years of age or above and under 39 years of age on the closing date for applications i.e. 5th May 2024. 2. MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS (a) Naval Service – Operations Branch School Leaver or Non-Graduate Candidates Must possess a minimum of Grade H5 in 3 Higher Level papers, and, Grade 04 in 3 Ordinary Level Papers or Grade H7 in 3 Higher level papers. Candidates must have obtained these grades in a single sitting of the Leaving Certificate examination for CAO computation purposes. AND A candidate’s educational qualifications must include a minimum of Grade 06 at Ordinary level or H6 at Higher Level in the following subjects: (i) Mathematics. (ii) Irish. NUI matriculation exemptions apply. (iii) English. Candidates whose first language is not English must satisfy the English language requirements in accordance with NUI Matriculations Regulations. Subject to meeting the criteria to have obtained a minimum of Grade H4 in 4 Higher Level papers, and, Grade O2 in 2 Ordinary level papers or Grade H7 in 2 Higher level papers, a candidate may use the results of another sitting of the Leaving Certificate for the minimum educational requirements in (i) to (iii) above. Where a School Leaver applicant is undertaking a field of study in Nautical Science at Level 7 (or below) of the NFQ, they may be facilitated in continuing their training to complete their field of study in Nautical Science at Level 7 of the NFQ in a college nominated by the Flag Officer Commanding Naval Service. Where a School Leaver applicant has undertaken / is undertaking a Level 8 (or below) NFQ qualification not specified above, they may seek a determination that the course of study meets the requirements subject to submitting suitable evidence of equivalence to Defence Forces Recruitment Section, Defence Forces Headquarters, Department of Defence, Station Road, Newbridge, Co. Kildare, W12 AD93, for the Flag Officer Commanding Naval Service’s determination. Graduate Candidates Must have successfully completed a Bachelor Degree programme at Level 8 of the National Framework of Qualifications. OR Have successfully completed a Bachelor Degree programme at Level 7 of the National Framework of Qualifications, from a recognised institution, in Nautical Science. (b) Naval Service – Marine Engineering School Leaver or Non-Graduate Candidates Must possess a minimum of H5 in 3 Higher Level papers, and a minimum of Grade O4 in 3 Ordinary Level papers or Grade H6 in 3 Higher Level papers. Candidates must have obtained these grades in a single sitting of the Leaving Certificate examination for CAO computation purposes. AND A candidate’s educational qualifications must include: (i) Mathematics. Minimum of Grade 02 in an Ordinary Level Paper or Grade H6 in a Higher Level paper. (ii) Irish. Minimum Grade O6 in an Ordinary Level paper or Grade H6 in a Higher Level paper. NUI matriculation exemptions apply. (iii) English. Minimum Grade O6 in an Ordinary Level paper or Grade H6 in a Higher Level paper. Candidates whose first language is not English must satisfy the English language requirements in accordance with NUI Matriculations Regulations. Subject to meeting the criteria to have obtained a minimum of Grade H5 in 3 Higher Level papers, and, a minimum of Grade O4 in 3 Ordinary Level or Grade H6 in 3 Higher Level papers, a candidate may use the results of another sitting of the Leaving Certificate for the minimum educational requirements in (i) to (iii) above. Where a School Leaver applicant is undertaking an engineering programme in Marine Engineering at Level 7 (or below) of the NFQ, they may be facilitated in continuing their training to complete an engineering programme in Marine Engineering at Level 7 of the NFQ in a college nominated by the Flag Officer Commanding Naval Service. Where a School Leaver applicant has undertaken / is undertaking a Level 8 (or below) NFQ qualification not specified above, they may seek a determination that the course of study meets the requirements subject to submitting suitable evidence of equivalence to Defence Forces Recruitment Section, Defence Forces Headquarters, Department of Defence, Station Road, Newbridge, Co. Kildare, W12 AD93, for the Flag Officer Commanding Naval Service’s determination. Graduate Candidates Must have successfully completed a Bachelor Degree programme at Level 8 of the National Framework of Qualifications. OR Have successfully completed a Bachelor Degree programme at Level 7 of the National Framework of Qualifications, from a recognised institution, in Marine Engineering. (c) Naval Service - Electrical Engineering School Leaver or Non – Graduate Candidates Must possess a minimum of Grade H4 in 4 Higher Level papers, and a minimum of Grade 02 in 2 Ordinary Level papers or Grade H7 in 2 Higher Level papers. Candidates must have obtained these grades in a single sitting of the Leaving Certificate examination for CAO computation purposes, AND A candidate’s educational qualifications must include the following: (i) Mathematics. Minimum of Grade H5 in a Higher Level paper. (ii) Irish. Minimum Grade O6 in an Ordinary Level paper or Grade H6 in a Higher Level paper. NUI matriculation exemptions apply. (iii) English. Minimum Grade O6 in an Ordinary Level paper or Grade H6 in a Higher Level paper. Candidates whose first language is not English must satisfy the English language requirements in accordance with NUI Matriculations Regulations. Subject to meeting the criteria to have obtained a minimum of Grade H4 in 4 Higher Level papers, and, a minimum of Grade 02 in 2 Ordinary Level papers or Grade H7 in 2 Higher Level papers, a candidate may use the results of another sitting of the Leaving Certificate for the minimum educational requirements in (i) to (iii) above. Where a School Leaver applicant is undertaking an engineering programme in Electrical / Electronic Engineering at Level 8 (or below) of the NFQ, they may be facilitated in continuing their training to complete an engineering programme in Electrical / Electronic Engineering at Level 8 of the NFQ in a college nominated by the Flag Officer Commanding Naval Service. Where a School Leaver applicant has undertaken / is undertaking a Level 8 (or below) NFQ qualification not specified above, they may seek a determination that the course of study meets the requirements subject to submitting, suitable evidence of equivalence, to Defence Forces Recruitment Section, Defence Forces Headquarters, Department of Defence, Station Road, Newbridge, Co. Kildare, W12 AD93, for the Flag Officer Commanding Naval Service’s determination. Graduate Candidates Graduate Candidates must have successfully completed a Bachelor Degree programme at Level 8 or higher of the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) in either Electrical or Electronic Engineering. Where an applicant has a Level 8 or higher NFQ qualification not specified above, they may seek a determination that the qualification meets the requirements subject to submitting, suitable evidence of equivalence, to Defence Forces Recruitment Section, Defence Forces Headquarters, Department of Defence, Station Road, Newbridge, Co. Kildare, W12 AD93, for the Flag Officer Commanding Naval Service’s determination. PLEASE NOTE: • Leaving Certificate Applied does not qualify for the Cadetship competitions. • Where applicable, applications for Cadetships are invited from persons who are sitting examinations in the competition year, which would enable them to satisfy the Minimum Educational Qualifications criteria for each cadetship category. Original documentary evidence that a candidate meets the minimum educational qualifications, as outlined above, must be presented to the relevant Interview Board Secretary. Applicants will be notified of a date via email when this evidence must be provided. • Candidates must provide documentary proof from the National University of Ireland, at Stage 1 of the selection procedure, for any educational exemptions. Further information is available on www.nui.ie • In order to be eligible to apply for a Cadetship, holders of European and International qualifications must satisfy the Matriculation Registration requirements as outlined in the current “NUI Matriculation Regulations available on www.nui.ie. The equivalent grades required for those candidates who sat the Leaving Certificate Examination prior to 2017 can be found at Annex E.3. 3. MEDICAL AND PHYSICAL STANDARDS Candidates must be in good mental and bodily health and free from any physical defect, abnormality, physiological condition or history of serious illness likely to interfere with the efficient performance of their duties. The following are the minimum physical requirements: a. Height A candidates’ height will be determined at the Medical Examination – see Para. 8. Weight and chest measurements must be in keeping with height and age. Min. height: 157.48cm Note: BMI will be determined at Stage 2, the Assessment Phase of the competition. b. Vision Colour vision must be normal. Both eyes must be free from disfiguring or incapacitating abnormality and free from acute or chronic disease. There must be no evidence of squint or latent squint. The eligibility of applicants who have had previous incisional or laser treatment to correct visual acuity will be determined at the Medical Examination. Please see Annex C for further information. • Operations Branch: Vision not less than 6/9 in one eye and not less than 6/12 in the other eye with normal night vision, without the use of corrective lenses. • Engineering Branch: Not less than 6/18 in each eye, corrected to not less than 6/6 in one eye and 6/9 in the other. c. Dental Candidates must be free from any serious periodontal disease and possess teeth to a specific standard, which is not less than the equivalent of eleven over eleven natural teeth functionally opposed. In certain circumstances, artificial teeth may be acceptable. d. Hearing A good standard of unaided hearing is essential. Candidates will be required to undergo an audiometric test at which: (1) The sum of the hearing threshold at 1,2,3, 4 and 6 kHz should not exceed the age and gender related warning levels contained in the "Guidelines on Hearing Checks and Audiometry Regulations 2007", issued by the Health and Safety Authority (2) Candidates under 25 years of age must be able to hear all measured pure tones up to and including 8 kHz at 20dB in each ear. Candidates aged 25 and older must be able to hear all measured pure tones up to and including 8 kHz at 25dB in each ear. Candidates must also be free from acute or chronic ear disorders. Pay and Allowances etc. 1. In line with Department of Finance instructions of 23 December 2010, starting pay will be at the minimum of the scale. The rate of remuneration may, be adjusted from time to time in line with Government pay policy. 2. The following are the current rates of pay that apply to Cadets with effect from 1 October 2023 Officers Pay: Rate 1 - Cadets Current Rates of Pay with effect from 1 October 2023 Point Personal Pension Contribution (PPC) scale Full PRSI (Class H) 1st €22,630 2nd €25,149 3rd €28,361 4th €31,253 5th €35,157
Customer Experience Champion
Your Role: As a Branch Customer Experience Champion, you will work collaboratively with your team and Branch Lead to support the efficient delivery of business objectives and the day to day branch operations in a compliant manner. You will actively develop your skills through participation in our Collaborative Customer Conversations program whilst ensuring you meet the needs of our customers through promotion of our Omni-Channel approach. You will become familiar with the Banks Customer Segmentation Strategy and take part in ‘in branch’ and localised promotional activities within the territory to identify new business opportunities to increase new customer acquisition whilst maintaining positive relationships with existing customers. Your Team: You will be a member of a team that is the ‘Face’ of PTSB. Your team is a dynamic one and works in a fast paced environment to drive and deliver the Bank’s ambition to become Ireland’s best personal and business bank Your Responsibilities: · Support in the day to day operation of customer service within the branch. · Provide an excellent level of customer service and advise our customers throughout their product /financial needs journey, further improving the customer experience with both over the phone and face to face interactions. · Take ownership and deal with customer queries in an effective, professional and compliant manner. · Generate and execute sales from lead (where qualified to do so) to fulfilment in accordance with the Omni-Channel ethos and activity management system. · Assist with sales campaigns including post sales fulfilment, administration and follow up tasks. · Adopt a prompt and customer centred response to leads passed from Open24 to maximise new business opportunities from customer base. · Perform duties in accordance with policies, procedures, whilst living PTSB’s values and Standards. · Assist the Branch Lead and wider territory team with key customer relationships. · Assist with retaining existing business and actively contribute to growing new business across all customer segmentation profiles in line with agreed branch requirements. · Perform cash administration duties, promoting, balancing and efficient daily maintenance of ATM/SSBM policies and procedures relevant for your branch location and model. · Perform the various roles in the branch on a rotation schedule on an ongoing basis. · Maintain knowledge of the regulatory codes and legislation impacting on day to day work. · Commit to continuous professional development and agree an annual performance and professional development plan with the manager. · Continuously reviews skills, and be flexible and open to feedback Requirements: Essential · QFA or APA in Loans and/or Savings & Investments, with up-to-date CPD hours for the relevant CPD years. If no APA held, or only one APA in Loans or S&I held, the candidate must commit to qualifying within a 2 year period to achieve APA in both Loans and S&I. · If no APA held, the candidate must meet the minimum entry requirements of holding an Ordinary Leaving Certificate (or equivalent) with a grade D3/O6/H6 at Ordinary or Higher Level in five Leaving Certificate subjects (including English and Maths), and/or 5+ years post Leaving Certificate experience. · Significant experience in financial services · Excellent knowledge of all retail finance product, processes and procedures · Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a commitment to providing an outstanding customer experience · Have significant level of proven sales, customer service or clerical experience in a regulatory compliant environment · Committed to and enjoys working in a sales environment Competencies for Your Role / Behaviours for Success: Accountability & Decision Making Commercial Growth Communication & Influencing Customer Focus High Performance Teams Risk Management Fitness & Probity: CF3 & CF4 This job is a controlled function as defined by the Central Bank Reform Act 2010 Regulations 2011. Any appointment will be conditional on the company being satisfied that the appointee meets the requirements as set out in the Fitness s and Probity standards issued by the Central Bank. This requires the company to complete prescribed due diligence to assess the appointee’s fitness and probity. Individual Accountability Framework: CF3 & CF4 As a role carrying a CF designation, the role holder will also be subject to the Common Conduct Standards under the Central Bank of Ireland’s Individual Accountability Framework and will be required to take reasonable steps to ensure the Conduct Standards are met. The role holder will be required to possess and maintain the appropriate technical knowledge required to perform the role and to understand the regulatory obligations to which they are subject as a CF to include, without limitation, the Common Conduct Standards and the Fitness and Probity Standards. Minimum Competency Code: The Minimum Competency Code (MCC) 2017 sets out the minimum standards of skills and knowledge for employees providing advice, information and associated activities in connection with retail financial products, the appointee must meet the specific MCC requirements to perform this role. Additionally, for MCC roles, there are continuous professional development (CPD) requirements. Further details on Fitness and Probity and/or MCC due diligence are available from HR. Who We Are: At PTSB, we are Altogether More Human. We bring the best of technology and our people together to solve real customer needs and deliver a better banking experience. Customer & Colleague focused. Inclusive. Caring. We manage risk and comply with regulations, where everyone works to meet our goals and are proud of the part they play. While culture is always evolving, our values and heart of our purpose remain the same. Living our values and managing risk builds trust. We nurture an accountable and supportive workplace where everyone is encouraged to contribute meaningfully, as we become Ireland’s best personal and business bank through exceptional customer experiences. We promise to create a supportive and inclusive environment where everyone is welcome and respected. When you are your authentic self, your colleagues have better experiences working with you. This leads to exceptional customer experiences. We are Open. We are Inclusive. We build Trust. We are One PTSB. Internal applicants must have a minimum of 6 months in their current role prior to applying and have successfully passed probation . The Bank understands the importance of a consistent and relentless focus on championing diversity and inclusion. We aim to attract, recruit, and retain individuals with diverse backgrounds, skills, competencies and abilities to work collaboratively to enhance the service we provide to all of our customers and the communities we serve. PTSB supports Equal Opportunity and is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland.
Trainee Military Aircraft Systems Technician
CONDITIONS GOVERNING THE AWARDING OF A PLACE TO BECOME AN AIR CORPS TRAINEE MILITARY AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS TECHNICIAN IN THE AIR CORPS 1. GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS To qualify, a candidate shall at the time of application be: (i) a citizen of the State, or be any other person who has a lawful entitlement to reside and work within the State for the period of time that is required for the purpose of any such appointment and (ii) be of good character and satisfy any security clearance required and (iii) meet the required minimum standards of medical and physical fitness. 2. AGE REQUIREMENT Candidates must be 18 years of age or above and under 39 years of age on 12th June 2024. Please note that the upper age limit may be the subject of review in advance of future Competitions. 3. MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS Candidates must have attained the required minimum educational qualifications at the time of entry into the Air Corps. On enlistment, a candidate must have obtained specific minimum grades in the Leaving Certificate/National Equivalent. The standard minimum entry requirements are a minimum of Grade O6 in five subjects, at ordinary level, to include Mathematics, English or Irish or National Equivalent qualification and one of the following subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Engineering, Construction Studies or other STEM subject (scientific, technical, engineering, mathematical). Foundation Level and Leaving Cert Applied subjects are not reckonable. PLEASE NOTE: GUIDE TO THE AIR CORPS TRAINEE MILITARY AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS TECHNICIAN TRAINING PROGRAMME 2024 1. THE AIR CORPS The Air Corps currently operates twenty six aircraft in multi-role national aviation tasks. The types of aircraft include Learjet 45, CASA CN235 maritime patrol aircraft, Airbus CN295 maritime patrol aircraft, BN Defender, Pilatus PC-9M and PC-12. The Air Corps also operates Eurocopter EC135 and Leonardo AW139 helicopters. The primary role of the Air Corps is to provide support to the Army, Naval Service and An Garda Síochána in countering threats to State security on land, sea and air. In addition, the day to day peace time role of the Air Corps includes activities such as Maritime Surveillance, Fishery Protection, Garda Air Support Unit, Ministerial Air Transport, Emergency Aeromedical Service and Air Ambulance The Air Corps trains its own Military Pilot Officers, Military Aircraft Technicians, Military Air Traffic Controllers, Air Photographers and General Service personnel. Air Corps personnel may serve overseas as mandated by Government. 2. THE AIR CORPS TRAINEE MILITARY AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS TECHNICIAN PROGRAMME The purpose of the Air Corps Trainee Military Aircraft Systems Technician programme is to provide military aircraft technicians for the Irish Air Corps. The programme offers successful candidates the opportunity of becoming an efficient and disciplined member of the Air Corps The trainee technician undergoes full basic military training and passes out as a 3-Star soldier prior to commencing their technical training. This is a unique opportunity for an individual who has an interest in military training to also pursue a career in aviation maintenance. The initial military training affords the trainee technician an opportunity to develop skills which are applicable to the aircraft maintenance environment such as discipline, self-reliance, teamwork and working to exacting standards. The system of training is of the highest standard, and the training programme in the Air Corps Technical Training School has been developed to provide ab initio technical training. The programme offers successful candidates the opportunity to become an efficient and disciplined member of the Air Corps. The programme is aimed at meeting the current and future employment needs of the Air Corps by providing graduates with a Level 7 Degree. The programme offers an interdisciplinary approach whichin the students obtain a mix of technological and operational skills specifically related to Irish Military aviation requirements.
Experienced Dog Groomer
Petmania Grooming Studios is currently the largest and most successful grooming business in the country and boasts some of the most talented and committed Groomers available. We run busy energetic grooming studios where you will be expected to not only groom our canine customers to a very high standard, but treat our human customers with the same level of customer service you would like to receive yourself. We are currently recruiting for full and part time Groomers for our Navan Store The successful candidates will join the experienced grooming team in our Navan store, and take part in all grooming activities including; If you would like to join this team, you must hold a QQI level 5 or City and Guilds in Grooming and have at least 1 year’s practical experience in a grooming role. CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
