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Sort by: relevance | dateDirector, Technology Insights, Principal Officer
About This Role Role Purpose We are seeking a forward-thinking and technically skilled Director to oversee our Technology Insights Team. This role is responsible for scanning the horizon and assessing emerging technologies that are shaping the regulatory landscape. As Director, you will translate complex technical developments into practical regulatory guidance and provide expert advice to supervision, enforcement, and policy teams. About the Division The Data and Technology Division is tasked with ensuring that Coimisiún naMeán makes effective use of data and technology in the discharge of its functions and to support its operations whilst providing essential insights into data science and the technologies employed by regulated entities. This Division employs advanced analytics and state-of -the-art technologies to oversee compliance, analyse trends, and provide critical insights to the various business units within Comisiún na Meán. Key Responsibilities • Strategic Horizon Scanning: Lead the team in identifying and assessing technologies such as AI, recommender systems, and age assurance to determine their impact on regulation. • AI and Algorithm Oversight: Oversee the analysis of AI systems and recommender algorithms to understand how they influence content delivery and affect user safety. Identify and recommend changes to these systems to ensure compliance with regulations. • Safety and Integrity Evaluation: Oversee the evaluation of content moderation tools, trust and safety features, and how platform integrity is measured. • Access Control Assessment: Develop and manage the assessment of age assurance technologies effectiveness and how they are implemented. • Platform, regulatory and domain understanding: Challenge and critically assess information shared by platforms on e.g. algorithms. • Broadcasting Technology Monitoring: Monitor technical developments in broadcasting to ensure regulatory alignment. • Cross-Functional Advisory: Serve as a primary technical advisor to internal departments focused on policy development and enforcement. The above is intended as a guide to the general range of duties and is intended to be neither definitive nor restrictive and is subject to review. About You Experience, Skills, Knowledge & Qualifications Essential Criteria • Extensive experience in technical leadership, in one of the below areas: • AI • Algorithms • Trust and safety • Proven ability to translate complex technical concepts into actionable regulatory or policy advice. • Deep understanding of content moderation systems and digital safety integrity metrics. • In depth understanding of platform technologies, and their implications on the regulatory space. • Strong background in assessing access control and age-gating technologies. • 5+ years people management experience, including managing managers. • Proven experience influencing senior leaders and decision-makers, working across matrix governance structures, and bringing multidisciplinary teams together to deliver shared outcomes. • Hold a recognised degree of at least Level 8 on the National Framework of Qualifications in AI, machine learning or another technical discipline. What Success looks like (12-24 Months) • Established a high-performing Technology Insights function with clear operating models, defined accountabilities, and the right balance between internal capability and external specialist partnerships. • Built a trusted and credible technical advisory capability that supports Commissioners and regulatory teams to make informed, evidence-based decisions on emerging technologies and platform risks. • Developed strong organisational understanding of complex technologies - including AI systems, recommender systems, age assurance technologies, content moderation systems and platform integrity measures - through clear, practical and actionable insights. • Positioned Coimisiún na Meán to proactively anticipate and respond to emerging technology and regulatory developments at both Irish and EU level, supporting the organisation’s expanding statutory remit. • Established effective cross-functional relationships across supervision, enforcement, legal, policy, research and operational teams, ensuring technology insights are embedded into regulatory decision-making and organisational strategy. • Developed robust approaches for assessing and interrogating information provided by regulated platforms, strengthening the organisation’s technical oversight and regulatory assurance capability. • Built a psychologically safe, collaborative and innovative team culture that attracts, develops and retains highly skilled technical specialists. • Enhanced Coimisiún na Meán’s reputation externally as a credible and informed regulator in relation to emerging technologies, online safety systems and digital platform accountability. • Delivered clear strategic priorities and measurable outcomes aligned to the organisation’s Strategic Statement, divisional objectives and public service values. Key Information Benefits, Package & Pay • This position is offered on a Permanent basis. • Full time, 35 hrs per week • Annual Leave: 30 days per annum • The role will be a hybrid role combining home and office working. Our current hybrid policy is 2 days in the office. • Our office is located at One Shelbourne Buildings, Shelbourne Road, Dublin 4, D04 NP20. • For a full list of benefits see our website here • This position is graded at the Principal Officer scale . • Successful candidates will be appointed on the first point of the scale. Application Process If you are interested in applying for this position, please submit: • A CV (max 2 pages) and a Cover letter/personal statement (max 1 page) outlining why you believe your skills, experience and values meet the requirements of the position via via the Apply Now button below. • Appointment to this role is subject to the candidate's eligibility to work in Ireland. All positions require candidates to live in the Republic of Ireland or Northern Ireland. • Candidates who engage in canvassing will be disqualified and excluded from the process Late applications or applications not received through the correct channel, as indicated above, will not be considered. For queries related to the application or selection process related to this role, please contact cnam@cpl.ie Privacy Notice Coimisiún na Meán (An Coimisiún, CnaM, we, our) processes the personal data arising as a result of its recruitment campaign. The Data Controller is CnaM, and the Data Processor appointed by CnaM to conduct the recruitment process is CPL. The Data Controller’s contact details are - Data Protection Officer, Coimisiún na Meán 1 Shelbourne Buildings, Shelbourne Road, Dublin 4, D04 NP20, Ireland. Email: dpo@cnam.ie Phone Number: 01 963 7755 CnaMwill process the personal data collected during the recruitment process for the purpose of the review, consideration and selection of applications and the contacting of applicants. Third party recipients may include CnaM representatives. CnaM does not transfer personal data outside of the EU or EEA. CnaM’s legal bases for collecting and processing this data may include: - Contract - where the processing is necessary for the performance of a contract, or in order to take steps at the request of the data subject prior to entering into a contract and/or - Consent - where you have given explicit consent to the processing (e.g. reasonable accommodations) The personal data processed will be stored securely. This data will be stored for a maximum of 12 months in the event of an unsuccessful application. Applicants have the right to access their data and to rectify any inaccuracies in their data. To do this, please write to the Data Protection Officer at the address listed above. Applicants have the right, where appropriate, to the erasure of their data and/or a restriction on processing of their data. In addition, data subjects have the right to lodge a complaint with the Data Protection Commission. Our full Data Protection Statement is available here: https://www.cnam.ie/governance/data protection-privacy/privacy-statement/ Reasonable Accommodations Reasonable accommodations will be provided, if required, during the recruitment process. To discuss and request reasonable accommodations in confidence please contact amckiernan@cnam.ie Coimisiún na Meán is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds and are committed to championing an inclusive and diverse workforce which reflects modern Ireland. We work to create a culture where everyone has equal access to opportunity and feels comfortable to be their authentic selves at work. Closing Date: 18/06/2026, 3pm
Maintenance & Facilities Supervisor
Description Kepak is a leading food company with 14 manufacturing sites and over 4,500 employees across Ireland and the UK, with a turnover of €1.75 billion. The Group operates across three divisions: Meat Division Ireland, Foods Division and Meat Division UK. Guided by our values—Responsibility, Ambition, Passion for Food, and Teamwork—we are committed to operating as a successful, sustainable, future-ready business that is a great place to work. We supply fresh and value-added meat-based products to retail and foodservice through private label and our own brands, including Rustlers, Big Al's and John Stone. We have an exciting Engineering & Facilities Supervisor position to join our team in Watergrasshill, Co. Cork. Reporting to the Maintenance Manager. This role will be responsible for the safe, complaint, and effective delivery of all engineering operations in the primary unit of the plant (abbatoir and boning hall), facilities, and site services. Lead a dynamic team of engineers dedicated to ensuring uninterrupted production while boosting efficiency. You'll drive success by expertly implementing preventative maintenance schedules and swiftly addressing breakdown repairs to maintain a safe and productive environment. If you're eager to advance your career and embrace exciting growth opportunities, this is the perfect role for you! Main Responsibilities: Responsibilities:
Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Apprentice
Role Summary: Dawn Meats is one of Europe’s leading food companies, supplying high‑quality meat products to retail, foodservice and manufacturing customers across Ireland, the UK and international markets. Our Ballyhaunis site is a large, fast‑paced food production facility with a strong focus on safety, quality and engineering excellence. We are currently recruiting a Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Apprentice to join the Maintenance team at our Ballyhaunis site. This apprenticeship offers an excellent opportunity to gain practical, hands‑on experience in an industrial food manufacturing environment while completing the national refrigeration and air conditioning apprenticeship programme. You will work under the guidance of experienced engineers, learning how critical refrigeration and HVAC systems support food safety, production and efficiency. Responsibilities Key responsibilities
Maintenance Manager
Role Summary: Dawn Meats is a premium meat processor and supplier of choice for a range of leading supermarket, foodservice and restaurant businesses. Established in 1980, Dawn Meats is an industry leader with annual revenues of over €4.5bn, employing over 12,000 staff in 13 countries and exporting to over 70 countries. The successful candidate will support our Carrolls Cross production facility through the management of an efficient and effective engineering function. This involves implementing the KPIs determined at site level with regards to planned and preventative maintenance, reaction time to breakdowns, cost control etc. Furthermore, to deal with unforeseen work and ensure the appropriate deployment of resource including contractors within agreed budgets. Responsibilities The successful candidate will be based at our Carrolls Cross production facility in Co. Waterford and will have the following responsibilities:
Apprentice HGV Driver
Contract type: Full Time, Permanent Working hours: 39 hours per week Company Overview Inver Energy and Amber Petroleum are both part of the Greenergy Group, a leading waste-based renewables manufacturer and international supplier of road fuels. From our jointly owned terminal in Foynes, we offer a range of fuel products to industrial, commercial, agricultural, domestic, wholesale and retail customers. We also operate over 115 service stations under the Inver and Amber brands along with 18 convenience stores. Superior customer service, competitive prices, quality fuels and supporting our local community is what drives our business and teams and we always strive to add value to our customers. Role Overview Amber Petroleum Ltd, part of the Greenergy Group, is delighted to support the Transport Operations & Commercial Driving Apprenticeship (CDAP). This 2-year programme is suited to those who want to pursue a career in commercial driving and want to learn about the wider aspects of the role of the commercial driver. The programme will be delivered using a blended learning approach with apprentices attending lectures 1 day per week online with ATU Sligo with the remaining 4 days spent embedded in our transport teams. All CDAP apprentices will be assigned a workplace mentor who will guide the apprentice through their journey. Mentors are experienced Transport professionals with valuable industry experience, who will also be trained by ATU Sligo to carry out this important role. During the programme you will gain first-hand experience of the fast-paced fuel industry. Upon successful completion you will achieve a Higher Certificate (NFQ level 6) in Business in Transport Services as well as a C/CE driver license. Key Responsibilities • Complete structured training towards HGV (C & CE) licences. • Assist with daily vehicle checks, loading/unloading. • Learn and apply safe, fuel-efficient, and professional driving techniques. • Shadow experienced drivers on delivery routes to gain practical knowledge. • Gain workshop experience with company mechanic, learning basic servicing, maintenance, and defect reporting. • Follow all health, safety, and compliance requirements. • Develop customer service and communication skills at delivery and collection points. • Accurately complete delivery notes, logbooks, and inspection sheets. • Participate fully in all apprenticeship training, assessments, and mentoring. Person Specification Qualifications and Experience • Full clean Category B licence. • Strong interest in professional driving and logistics. • Reliable, safety-conscious, and willing to learn. • Good communication, teamwork, and timekeeping skills. • Commitment to completing the CDAP apprenticeship. Benefits • Competitive Salary • Discretionary Bonus • Company Pension Scheme • Paid Holiday Leave • Subsistence
Logistics Associate Apprentice
Company: Ocean and General Maritime Agencies Limited Position: Import/Export Operator Apprentice (Logistics Associate Apprenticeship) Locations: Rosslare Co. Wexford and Sandyford Dublin 18 About us: Ocean and General Maritime Agencies Limited (OGMA) is an Irish liner agency providing liner representation, customs consultancy, forwarding, and warehousing services. The company has represented the Grimaldi Group in Ireland since 1988, offering full RoRo and LoLo capabilities for all cargo types. The company operates services from Cork, Dublin, and Rosslare, including the Euromed Service and a new Finnlines route between Rosslare and Zeebrugge, enhancing direct links to continental Europe. Through Euromed Ireland Logistics Ltd, the company also manages an 80,000 m² terminal in Cork, providing nationwide distribution, storage, and automotive logistics. OGMA delivers reliable, professional logistics solutions with regular departures and strong international connectivity. Job description: We are currently recruiting Import/Export Operator Apprentices for our offices in Rosslare and Dublin. As part of the apprenticeship, you will be trained in how to manage import and export cargo, from the initial booking to the consignee receiving goods. You will gain experience preparing Bills of Lading and customs clearance and will be responsible for creating bookings and liaising with customers regarding delivery and documentation. You will gain exposure to the reporting and operations of a major shipping Line, which is a very solid foundation to learn about freight forwarding and logistics. Responsibilities; * • Ship Agent Duties * • Create bookings, * • Liaise with customers re delivery/collection of goods, * • Arranging customs documents, Bills of Lading, * • Ensuring correctness in the flow of information to customers and the Line, * • Deal with customer quires, * • Ad hoc duties as prescribed by management, Position Requirements: * • Valid driver’s licence — required for travel as part of the role * • Fluent spoken and written English * • Ability to commute to the job location * • Comfortable working fully onsite * • Available to start immediately * • To be local to Rosslare/Surrounding Wexford area, or Sandyford Dublin (willingness to travel to Rosslare for Agency) * • Experience in shipping industry is a Distinct Advantage, * • Ability to multitask within a busy environment, * • Good Microsoft Office Skills, * • Good communication skills, daily interaction with global offices and customers, * • A flexible positive attitude. Applicant must meet one of the LAA programme entry criteria: • H7/O6 or above in five leaving certificate (or equivalent) subjects. A minimum of grade O6 must be obtained in English. A minimum of grade O6 or a B2 or above in Foundation level must be obtained in mathematics. • Holders of a QQI Level 5 or Level 6 (or equivalent) in cognate areas (e.g. business, logistics and distribution, supply chain management, etc • Applicants may also be eligible to become apprentices via Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Benefits * • Earn a full time salary while you learn * • Study tuition free one day per week at TU Dublin or MTU Cork to complete the QQI Level 6 Higher Certificate in Logistics * • Receive mentoring from industry experts and gain hands on experience
Logistics Associate Apprentice
Company: Ocean and General Maritime Agencies Limited Position: Import/Export Operator Apprentice (Logistics Associate Apprenticeship) Locations: Rosslare Co. Wexford and Sandyford Dublin 18 About us: Ocean and General Maritime Agencies Limited (OGMA) is an Irish liner agency providing liner representation, customs consultancy, forwarding, and warehousing services. The company has represented the Grimaldi Group in Ireland since 1988, offering full RoRo and LoLo capabilities for all cargo types. The company operates services from Cork, Dublin, and Rosslare, including the Euromed Service and a new Finnlines route between Rosslare and Zeebrugge, enhancing direct links to continental Europe. Through Euromed Ireland Logistics Ltd, the company also manages an 80,000 m² terminal in Cork, providing nationwide distribution, storage, and automotive logistics. OGMA delivers reliable, professional logistics solutions with regular departures and strong international connectivity. Job description: We are currently recruiting Import/Export Operator Apprentices for our offices in Rosslare and Dublin. As part of the apprenticeship, you will be trained in how to manage import and export cargo, from the initial booking to the consignee receiving goods. You will gain experience preparing Bills of Lading and customs clearance and will be responsible for creating bookings and liaising with customers regarding delivery and documentation. You will gain exposure to the reporting and operations of a major shipping Line, which is a very solid foundation to learn about freight forwarding and logistics. Responsibilities; * • Ship Agent Duties * • Create bookings, * • Liaise with customers re delivery/collection of goods, * • Arranging customs documents, Bills of Lading, * • Ensuring correctness in the flow of information to customers and the Line, * • Deal with customer quires, * • Ad hoc duties as prescribed by management, Position Requirements: * • Valid driver’s licence — required for travel as part of the role * • Fluent spoken and written English * • Ability to commute to the job location * • Comfortable working fully onsite * • Available to start immediately * • To be local to Rosslare/Surrounding Wexford area, or Sandyford Dublin (willingness to travel to Rosslare for Agency) * • Experience in shipping industry is a Distinct Advantage, * • Ability to multitask within a busy environment, * • Good Microsoft Office Skills, * • Good communication skills, daily interaction with global offices and customers, * • A flexible positive attitude. Applicant must meet one of the LAA programme entry criteria: • H7/O6 or above in five leaving certificate (or equivalent) subjects. A minimum of grade O6 must be obtained in English. A minimum of grade O6 or a B2 or above in Foundation level must be obtained in mathematics. • Holders of a QQI Level 5 or Level 6 (or equivalent) in cognate areas (e.g. business, logistics and distribution, supply chain management, etc • Applicants may also be eligible to become apprentices via Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Benefits * • Earn a full time salary while you learn * • Study tuition free one day per week at TU Dublin or MTU Cork to complete the QQI Level 6 Higher Certificate in Logistics * • Receive mentoring from industry experts and gain hands on experience
Maintenance Assistant
We're looking for a hands-on Maintenance Assistant to join our team on a 3-month fixed term contract. If you're practical, proactive, and take pride in keeping things running the way they should, this could be a great fit. The Role Working as part of our maintenance team, you'll help ensure our hotel facilities are safe, functional, and well-presented at all times. Day-to-day, you'll be carrying out routine inspections, responding to maintenance requests from guests and colleagues, completing preventative maintenance tasks, and supporting the team with repairs across HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical systems. You'll also assist with special projects and keep our maintenance areas clean and organised. What We're Looking For This is a fixed term role of 3 months with an immediate or near-immediate start. If you're available, experienced, and ready to hit the ground running, we'd like to hear from you.
Retail Technology Solutions Specialist
BWG Foods owns and operates the SPAR, EUROSPAR, MACE, Londis and XL brands in the Republic of Ireland, working in partnership with independent retailers with more than 1,000 stores serving local communities right across the country. The stores serve in excess of one million shoppers every single day. The wholesale division of BWG Foods also includes BWG Foodservice, Corrib Food Products and Williams Gate, as well as Value Centre and 4 Aces, our nationwide network of Cash and Carry branches. The Retail Technology Solutions Specialist is a hands-on technical role responsible for integrating new and existing retail applications—such as kiosks, loyalty solutions, self-checkouts and ESELs—into BWG’s core retail systems. You will support the integration roadmap by designing API and data requirements, working closely with external vendors, and ensuring smooth end-to-end delivery. Reporting to the Product Lead, Retail Technology, you will collaborate with colleagues across Product and Deployment to help deliver a unified EPOS and the wider digital retail strategy for our stores. Key Responsibilities A. Integration Design & Delivery CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE
Retail Technology Advisor
We are currently recruiting for a Retail Technology Advisor on a Temporary full-time basis. Roles and Responsibilities · Co-ordinate the support and growth of mission critical IT systems to our stores and retailers, involving a variety of in house and third-party suppliers and teams. · Deliver and manage projects in parallel through all phases including planning, analysis & design, execution, service transition and closure. · Control and management of third-party suppliers and vendors and their associated service delivery agreements. · Management and ownership of retail technology in the company operated stores division and a direct relationship with key stakeholders in the company operated space supporting Retail Technology and in store technologies, networks for these stores. · Identify and implement efficiencies to business processes using technical solutions. · Participate in projects throughout the initiation, definition, execution and close out phases of the project. · Oversee the transition of new processes from project delivery to operational support across the business. · Liaising with senior management from different functions to translate their needs into technical requirements. · Develop full-scale project and programme plans, facilitate the project scope, goals, tasks, resources and deliverables. · Participate in the delivery of strategic projects and scope of works alike. · Development of operational procedures and system specifications. · Develop and maintain comprehensive user documentation on all aspects of the core procedures and responsibilities. · Support our stores and retailers on support requests and queries and troubleshooting of the same. · Other projects as directed by management. · The role will involve nationwide travel and may include overnight stays. Job requirements Skills & Experience · At least 4+ years of experience in the retail technology/IT sector. · Understanding of Retail Technology, networking and overall IT. · Understanding of KPIs and SLAs with proven ability to adhere to them. · Understanding of FMCG grocery is an advantage · Experience with EPOS in independent retail market and cross technologies in a retailer ecosystem. · Ability to demonstrate a high level of ownership and project management. · Strong analytical skills, resolution management, organisational skills and excellent time keeping skills. · Strong verbal, written communication and interpersonal skills and to be able to report clearly back with updates to management. · Demonstrate an ability to work on own initiative, ability to prioritize own workload and work to exacting deadlines. · Innovative, authoritative, have the ability to communicate on all levels to people of all technical ability. · Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks and targets in a high-pressure environment and exceed set targets. · Flexibility and adaptable in the approach to customer/business needs. · Proactive and energetic in the work environment, seeking to get things done and at deal with a variety of tasks and projects. · Must have a full clean driver’s license. CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE
