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An Overview of An Garda Síochána An Garda Síochána: Ag Coinneáil Daoine Sábháilte – Keeping People Safe An Garda Síochána is the national police and security service of Ireland, comprised of approximately 14,000 Garda Members, 3,400 Garda Staff and 350 Garda Reserves. With a dual role and responsibility for the provision of policing services, and protecting the security of the State, An Garda Síochána is committed to delivering a responsive, effective and efficient service, that meet the needs of our communities. The organisation was established over 100 years ago at the inception of the state, and has a proud history of delivering community policing. In order to build upon this strong foundation, An Garda Síochána must continue to evolve, responding as a modern police and security service to the changing face of crime, vulnerability, population and citizen expectation. An Garda Síochána is charged with delivering on the key commitments made within the Programme for Government. In support of such, the organisation is growing at scale, with the effective use of Garda resources and capabilities as a key focus area. An Garda Síochána has delivered on a significant organisational transformation programme including the introduction of cutting-edge technology, new methods of working and the biggest change to its structure in its history. The introduction of a Garda Board is supporting the organisation in becoming more agile and adaptive, while a new Policing and Community Safety Authority is supporting the effective provision and continuous improvement of policing services. These developments and more mean it is a particularly exciting time to join An Garda Síochána and the organisation is determined to recruit the best talent to help deliver its ambitious programme of work. An Garda Síochána seeks to employ permanent Clerical Officers and Temporary Clerical Officers nationwide in An Garda Síochána. Following the completion of the competition, a panel will be established, which will remain in place for 2 years from the date it is first created. The responsibilities of the Clerical Officers may vary depending on the assigned department within An Garda Síochána. The role encompasses a range of administrative and operational support tasks, contributing to the efficient delivery of services across the organisation. Responsibilities Where probation is suspended, An Garda Síochána will notify you of the circumstances relating to the suspension. All appointees will serve a one-year probationary period. If an appointee who fails to satisfy the conditions of probation, a serving member of Garda staff in An Garda Síochána immediately prior to their appointment from this competition, the issue of reversion will normally arise. In the event of reversion, an employee will return to a vacancy in their former grade. Hours of attendance Hours of attendance will be fixed from time to time but will amount to on average not less than 41 hours 15 minutes gross including lunch breaks, or 35 hours net per week. The successful candidate will be required to work such additional hours from time to time as may be reasonable and necessary for the proper performance of their duties subject to the limits set down in the working time regulations. The Organisation of Working Time Act The terms of the Organisation of Working Time Act 1997 will apply, where appropriate, to this employment. Headquarters Headquarters will be such as may be designated from time to time by the Head of the Department/organisation. When required to travel on official duty the appointee will be paid appropriate travelling expenses and subsistence allowances, subject to rates to be advised per the Garda Staff Handbook. Duties The employee will be required to perform any duties appropriate to the position which may be assigned from time to time. The employee may not engage in private practice or be connected with any outside business which would interfere with the performance of official duties or conflict with their role. Annual Leave The annual leave allowance for this position is 22 days rising to 23 days after 5 years’ service, 24 days after 10 years’ service, 25 days after 12 years’ service and 26 days after 14 years’ service. This allowance is subject to the usual conditions regarding the granting of annual leave, is based on a five-day week and is exclusive of the usual public holidays. The annual leave for the temporary positions will be on a pro rata basis. Sick Leave Pay during properly certified sick leave will apply in accordance with the provisions of An Garda Síochána Sick Leave Policy. Where an employee is eligible for Illness Benefit (IB), they must comply with the procedures for claiming IB from the Department of Social Protection and must confirm that they have mandated the IB payment directly to An Garda Síochána. Failure to do so may result in an overpayment. Superannuation and Retirement The successful candidate will be offered the appropriate superannuation terms and conditions as prevailing in An Garda Síochána at the time of being offered an appointment. In general, an appointee who has never worked in the Public Service will be offered an appointment based on membership of the Single Public Service Pension Scheme (“Single Scheme”). Full details of the Scheme are at www.singlepensionscheme.gov.ie . Where the appointee has worked in a pensionable (non-Single Scheme terms) public service job in the 26 weeks prior to appointment or is currently on a career break or special leave with/without pay different terms may apply. The pension entitlement of such appointees will be established in the context of their public service employment history.
Store Manager
Join Fields as an Store Manager and Lead Our Store to Success At Fields, we are passionate about making people feel special by delivering a luxury shopping experience to all our customers. We’re not here to simply sell a product; we’re here to connect with our customers and create lasting memories. Our leaders bring our core values to life creating a positive culture by leading with respect, care, trust, and encouraging teamwork, personal growth, and development. Our leaders will also use a variety of management skills to drive sales, achieve Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) and ultimately maximise store performance. If you have relevant store management / leadership experience in a luxury, customer focused retail environment, we have an exciting opportunity for you. ABOUT YOU We are an equal opportunities employer
Dog Groomer
Maxi Zoo is part of the Fressnapf Group, the European market leader in pet product with 2,600 shops across Europe. Maxi Zoo is Ireland’s largest pet retailer and has over 30 shops in Ireland. Maxi Zoo Ireland are driven by the desire to make the life of pets and pets owners simpler, better and happier. We are seeking a full-time qualified Groomer for our Mullingar Store Start your career in grooming as a Groomer! As a Groomer in our Grooming Salon, you’ll have the opportunity to build personal relationships with your customers and their pets each time they visit and truly become a part of their family. You’ll get to know their pets’ styles and personalities to create a customized, stylish experience just for them! From that first shampoo to that final strut home, you’ll take pride in the services you provide Why join us? · Service pay- Higher rate of pay from when you reach 12 months service · KPI Related bonus · Employee Discount - we offer employee discount of up to 40% in our stores and 20% in our Salon · Paid leave- Sick leave, annual leave and bank holidays. · Refer a friend scheme · State of the art grooming salon and full grooming equpiment · Advancement Opportunities – At Maxi Zoo we believe in promoting from within as much as possible and developing our team to have a career path. · Community- A chance to work in an environment where employees and customers share the same passion for animals · Educational opportunities- Continuous learning through our induction plan, e-learning academy, classroom training environment and development plans. · Employee assistance programme · Cycle to work Scheme What you will bring: · Fully flexible across 5 days, it is a full time role which includes weekends · Previous hands on experience in grooming salon and/or QQI Level 6 Dog Grooming/City & Guilds · Proficient in all aspects of grooming and clipping all dog breeds to a high standard. · Professional attitude that can communicate effectively with all salon customers and the wider grooming team to build trust and rapport with pet parents. · Time management: Independently prioritise and accomplish multiple tasks within established timeframes. · A passion for Animals: Interest in grooming/animal care. Are comfortable/confident around all breeds of dogs (large and small) and treats all furry visitors to the salon as they would their own pet. · Personal development: Drives their own development within the salon, is reliable, asks questions, uses time effectively to learn from the qualified groomer in the salon. Sees a long term career in grooming. What you will do: · Consultation - Communicating effectively with pet owners and providing advice and recommendations of the related product assortment. · Customer Engagement - Provide excellent customer service and demonstrate reliability and professionalism by consistently delivering high standard grooms. · Follow-Up and Follow-Through - Follow up with customers after their grooming appointments to ensure satisfaction and address any feedback or concerns promptly. · Sanitization and Cleanliness - Maintaining a clean and organized grooming area, including disinfecting equipment, washing towels and grooming tools, and ensuring a safe and hygienic environment for dogs and staff. · Product Knowledge – Promote Grooming Services and provide expert advice on products.
