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Apprectice Carpenter/Joiner required Beginner or carpenter already in the apprenticeship programme required for busy workshop in Tuamgraney, Co Clare. Candidate will learn production methods of doors, stairs, windows, second fixing (skirting, architrave, door frames etc.) Some fitting on site will also be required. Hours of work 8am - 5pm Salary negotiable and based on skills and experience Immediate Start- registration through Solas for apprenticeship will commence once trial period of 3 months is completed. Must be interested in carpentry/joinery and show a willingness to learn.
ICT Service Manager
Key Duties and Responsibilities Customer Work with Director of Finance to develop the organisational ICT strategy Provide guidance and training to staff on ICT best practices, cybersecurity and basic use of systems such as sharepoint. Ensure quality ICT services are provided across all services in a timely manner with up to date commu-nication where applicable Financial Support budget planning and cost management for ICT services. Work with Income Generation Manager and Finance Team on funding bids for digital solutions or other ICT related funding opportunities Promote corporate social responsibility with a programme of cost conscious, environmentally friendly initiatives. Internal Processes Act as the primary point of contact for all ICT-related matters within the charity. Manage the partnership with the external third-party ICT support provider, ensuring service levels are met and maintained. Oversee ICT service delivery, including network, software, hardware, and user support. Monitor and report on the performance of mobile and network ICT services, addressing issues as they arise. Ensure that IT risks are identified, assessed, and mitigated appropriately. Ensure regulatory and quality standards are met, participate in preparation and facilitation of audit and inspection as relevant to the organisation and operational need. Provide guidance on Cedar Foundation’s ISO 9001:2015 quality management system and to ensure ICT policy and procedures comply with this standard. Provide the Senior Management Team with accurate and timely data for Development Planning and Performance Management. Technical Lead and project management responsibilities on projects as required, ensuring quality standards are maintained. Lead on maintaining Cyber Essentials Plus accreditation Recruitment, management and mentoring of ICT Student(s) on annual basis Organisational Capacity Establish and promote a supportive, fair and open culture that encourages and enables all parts of the team to have clearly aligned goals and objectives, to meet the required performance standards and to achieve continuous improvement in the services they deliver. Play a role in the annual Business Planning and Review Process including development of Organisational and Directorate KPIs. Participate in Learning and Development planning for sustaining key competencies for the post. General To always undertake your role in a professional manner maintaining a high-quality standard of work, and to work in accordance with the aims, values and ethos of the Cedar Foundation. Undertake relevant projects and initiatives which positively support the vision, values and objectives set out in Cedar’s Strategic Plan and Innovation work. To adhere at all times to all Cedar organisational policies and codes of conduct. The willingness and ability to work flexibly to meet the requirement of the role. To participate positively and professionally in supervision and appraisal processes. Be self-aware and lead on your own training and development needs. Understand that this post may evolve over time and that this job description will therefore be subject to review in the light of changing circumstances. Other duties of a similar nature and appropriate to the grade may be assigned from time to time. This Job Description is a general outline of the post as it is currently perceived by The Cedar Foundation. It is not intended to be restrictive or definitive. Each member of staff will have an individual work plan agreed with them following appointment to the post, which is aligned to the organisation’s strategic plan. The responsibilities of the post may change in line with continuous improvements as Cedar aims to meet its vision and best respond to the needs of disabled people accessing our services. Criteria Be educated to degree level or equivalent in an Information Technology discipline. Or 3rd Level qualification (HNC/HND or comparable) in a Computer related subject with three years’ experience in an IT role. Or Three years experience in a similar role* **Similar role refers to a Tech/ICT or computer services role. A minimum of 2 years’ experience in ICT service management. Experience of user management, Office 365 licencing and security, helpdesk and asset management, file and data management (SharePoint, OneDrive, Teams), software licence management. Ability to communicate and work collaboratively with internal teams and external partners.
Capital Projects Manager
** Please read the recruitment pack before completing your application ** Job Summary The Capital Projects Manager will be responsible for the effective day to day management of the delivery of the Council Capital Projects programme assigned to the Corporate Services Directorate and for and implementing the Council’s strategies, within their areas of responsibility. In this capacity, the postholder will provide effective management to their section(s) ensuring service excellence and value for money. The postholder will support the Head of Capital Projects to create a high performing culture through their contribution to the development and delivery of the key objectives of the Directorate and Department. They will support transformational change within the Capital Projects Section ensuring and implementing integration of new and current functions and responsibilities. Duration of Appointment Permanent. Work Pattern 36hrs Monday – Friday. This post is eligible to participate in the Flexi Scheme. Location Downshire Civic Centre Whilst the Council are recruiting for a permanent Capital Projects Manager in Downpatrick, please note that a reserve list will be compiled for future permanent, temporary, full time and part time Capital Projects Manager positions at Council Offices in Downpatrick, Newry and other Council locations for a period of 12 months. Salary PO2 spinal point 31-34, £43,149 - £46,579 per annum based on a 36 hour week (pro rata to hours worked). Plus 19% employer pension contribution. It is Council policy to appoint at minimum salary scale point.
Service Manager
POSITION SUMMARY: The Service Manager will be primarily responsible for the operational management of the Jigsaw service. The Jigsaw Service Manager will work as part of a collaborative leadership team (Service Manager and Clinical Manager) to ensure the safe and effective delivery of the Jigsaw service and compliance with service related policies and procedures. The Service Manager has lead responsibility for oversight and management of delivery of youth mental health promotion programmes, youth and community participatory structures and community engagement activities. The Service Manager also holds responsibility at local level for budget management and oversight of premises and health and safety. This is a front facing role with daily interactions with Young People and members of the public. Access to home working is occasional and is offered based on responsibilities of the role and the needs of the Service and Young People. CORE JOB REQUIREMENTS The Service Manager, as part of the collaborative leadership team, provides operational management across the Jigsaw Service, including: Leadership • Managing the planning processes ensuring the Jigsaw team have a clear vision for 1) clinical service delivery 2) youth mental health promotion and 3) youth participation • Ensuring the Jigsaw service plan is aligned to regional and national Jigsaw priorities • Ensuring that local strategy is translated into operational work plans • Working collaboratively as part of the Jigsaw Leadership team and contributing to leadership meetings with regional colleagues • Promoting a collaborative and compassionate culture in Jigsaw Operational Management • Providing line management to members of the service team • Supporting the performance and professional development of the Jigsaw team, including performance management and reviews of direct line staff members. • Overseeing the efficient operation of the service, including the system of scheduling appointments for young people. • Engaging in ongoing evaluation and improvement in service performance including achievement of Key Performance Indicators and targets in line with national standards. • Implementing financial policies and procedures and managing the local Jigsaw budget. • Leading the development of annual service plans for the service. • Analysing and reporting on data from Jigsaw Data System to inform service delivery. • Implementing the Jigsaw risk management policy. • Holding local responsibility for, and working with the Jigsaw facilities department, ensuring that the service premises/facilities are in line with health and safety requirements and provide a welcoming, youth focused mental health service setting. Relationship Building and Communications • Developing and maintaining positive, productive and trusting relationship within leadership colleagues. • Facilitating positive working relations among the team members in Jigsaw. • Facilitating positive lines of communication with Jigsaw service colleagues as well as national central and support teams, ensuring service staff are aware of significant strategic and procedural developments. • Taking a lead role in developing and sustaining co-operative and collaborative relationships with a range of key stakeholders from the statutory, voluntary and community sector. Manage Youth Mental Health Service in the Community • Ensuring Jigsaw is delivered in compliance with service delivery policies and procedures. • Ensuring and overseeing efficient processing of referrals and scheduling of appointments for young people. • Monitoring inward and outwards referral pathways and working with the Clinical Manager to develop strategies to promote service integration. • Representing and promoting Jigsaw in community fora. • Developing local fundraising strategies and ensuring Jigsaw is compliant with the Jigsaw fundraising policy. • Acting as Complaints Officer within the local service • Regularly reviewing and drawing learning from feedback from young people and parents/carers who have engaged with the service. Managing Participatory Structures • Overseeing the planning, implementation and evaluation of the Youth Advocate Programme. • Managing the planning and delivery of local community engagement structures. • Planning (including risk assess), managing and evaluating local community events. General • Being flexible and willing to work evenings and occasional weekends, as required. • Undertaking any other duties as determined by Jigsaw. 3 KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED Essential • A minimum of 3 years management experience in health, youth work, social care, education or other not for profit sector service. • A third level qualification (Bachelor’s Degree and/or equivalent) in a business, health (including mental health), community development, education, or social science related area. • Years of management experience may be considered in place of formal qualifications. • Three years’ experience managing a team in a human service delivery context. • Experience developing operational plans, staff work plans, monitoring and reviewing performance cycles. • Experience of planning, supporting implementation and evaluation of participatory structures. • Experience of financial management, including budget development and analysis and implementing financial procedures. • Experience of change management. • A proficient level of computer literacy and competence in MS office, Office 365, Microsoft Teams, Zoom and SharePoint. • Strong interpersonal and communications skills with demonstrable experience building and maintaining relationships at various levels within a complex environment • Ability to be agile and flexible with their management style and approach to their work • Strong self-awareness, negotiation and conflict management skills. • Strong Emotional Intelligence. • Full, clean driving licence. Desirable • Experience leading the development and implementation of service plan. • Strong data management and analysis skills. • Experience implementing a service wide risk management policy. • Experience managing facilities in a service delivery context. • Experience working as part of a management team, steering group or cross-disciplinary team. • Knowledge of theory and policy underpinning youth and community participation. • Experience managing wide ranging community events. • Awareness of the policy context of Jigsaw. • Experience managing community partnership projects. • Experience generating unrestricted income, understanding of controls & best practice in fundraising. BENEFITS Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. Factors taken into account in determining an appropriate scale include the candidate’s knowledge, skills, experience and qualifications relevant to the job. The salary range for this role will be €54,797 - €79,784. Jigsaw operates the following benefits for its employees: • Defined contribution pension scheme. • Annual leave 25 days, exclusive of public holidays and 1.5 company days. • Comprehensive annual CPD schedule • Discounted Group Health Insurance Scheme • Travel pass Scheme/ Bike to Work Scheme • Financial support for further education • Flexible Working
Procurement & Contracts Manager
CENTRAL SERVICES PROCUREMENT & CONTRACTS MANAGER PERMANENT FULL TIME (70 HOURS PER WEEK) Office based in Tullamore or Portarlington Informal Enquiries: Andrea O’Connor 087 949 9986 Who are we: The Muiriosa Foundation is a Section 38 voluntary health organisation providing services to people with intellectual disabilities, and Autistic people with co-occurring intellectual disabilities. We are publicly funded by the Department of Health, through the HSE. The Muiriosa Foundation employs 1500 staff and provides residential and day opportunities to over 500 individuals. We provide as advisory service to a further 300 people with intellectual disabilities and their families. Description: We are seeking to recruit a highly motivated Procurement and Contracts Manager. Reporting to the Director of Finance, the successful candidate will lead the organisation’s contracts and procurement function. The office is based in Tullamore at Muiriosa headquarters or Triest House, Portarlington but the successful candidate will be expected to work across the three central administration locations from time to time. Requirements: · Level 8 degree or equivalent relevant professional qualification · Recognised professional procurement qualification · Qualification in Contracts Management desirable · Experience managing procurement processes from planning through to contract award. · Experience preparing tender documentation, specifications, evaluation criteria and procurement reports. · Experience operating within public procurement regulations and competitive tendering frameworks. Experience managing supplier relationships and contract performance · Experience maintaining contract registers and managing contract lifecycles. · Experience monitoring contract compliance, performance indicators and service delivery obligations. · Experience managing contract renewals, variations and associated governance requirements. · Experience preparing management reports, business cases and briefing papers for senior management. · Experience supporting audit processes, compliance reviews and governance frameworks. · Experience maintaining accurate records and documentation to support organisational accountability. · Experience working collaboratively with internal stakeholders across multiple departments. · Experience providing guidance and advice to managers regarding procurement and compliance requirements. · Experience supporting organisational projects through procurement and financial oversight. · Experience in a Section 38 publicly funded organisation strongly desirable. · Experience in a leadership role with line management responsibility. As part of the role, you will be required to travel between locations Closing Date: Thursday 15th October 2026 To apply and for further details please go to our web page at Current Vacancies Muiriosa Foundation
Health and Safety Manager
The Role We are seeking an experienced Health & Safety Manager to lead the development, implementation and ongoing management of the company’s Health & Safety function. The successful candidate will develop and maintain a robust Health & Safety Management System, policies, procedures, risk management processes and training programmes, while providing expert guidance and support to management, project teams, employees, contractors and subcontractors. You will play a key role in ensuring compliance with Irish Health & Safety legislation and construction regulations, while driving continuous improvement, accountability and a strong, proactive safety culture across the organisation and its projects. Key Responsibilities
Store Manager
The Role Reporting to the Retail Director, the Store Manager will provide team leadership, direction and coaching on all aspects of store operations enabling the team to achieve its KPI’s, overall performance goals, especially its 5-star customer service standards. Responsibilities to include: Management and team leadership, ensuring that the store meets its overall budgeted sales targets through excellence in customer service, maximising repeat business, up-selling, link and cross-selling. Excellence in driving and showcasing the brand through optimizing product visual merchandising is a priority. Strive to create the best possible experience for customers and colleagues each day. Monitor and deliver the annual sales performance budget, with the associated KPI’S; (sales, margin, conversion, stock loss, ATV, IPT, Mystery Shop). Building a team who are customer oriented and skilful in selling and product knowledge. Being aware of local competitors and market trends and use this analysis for monitoring own store performance identifying areas for future growth. Maintaining store appearance and merchandising standards. Analysing and acting on information with Buyers and Marketing in order to maximise sales performance of different product lines. Liaising with buying, marketing, warehouse on initiatives to improve store performance. Fully supporting marketing in the implementation of local marketing initiatives. Driving sales using product knowledge and selling techniques. Collecting customer details through database offering and monthly competitions. Actively promote and educate customers about the company's loyalty program, encouraging sign-ups and participation through effective communication and in-store marketing materials. Monitor levels of stock and stock control, optimising space management with the assistance of sales reports to monitor stock performance. Assist with the store P&L Train and develop store colleagues on how to effectively communicate and promote the loyalty program, ensuring that all team members are well-versed in its benefits, rewards, and how to sign up customers. Skills & Experience that we need Experience operating in a fast-paced retail business environment which is team based and focuses on achieving optimum sales and margin performance Experience driving and showcasing products through optimizing product visual merchandising, standards and guidelines is a priority The ability to work efficiently in a constantly changing retail environment, demonstrating a willingness to learn, to try out new and unique ideas and apply them positive results The ability to coach others to guide them to achieve their potential The ability to build effective teams of people working together to meet the changing needs of customers Experience in driving sales using product knowledge, and selling techniques The ability to act as a Brand Ambassador The Offer This permanent opportunity offers a competitive salary and benefits package, with potential benefits including a development plan, employee discount, sick pay, pension contribution, and holiday entitlement, depending on the successful candidate’s experience and qualifications. The position is fully onsite in Galway city and will be scheduled across a seven-day rota in line with business needs, with operating hours subject to seasonal variation. Applicants must have unrestricted permission to work in Ireland, be available to attend an in-person interview, and live within a commutable distance of Galway city.
Catering Manager
Mount Charles Group are one of the largest and privately owned soft Facilities Management, catering and ancillary service/product providers in Ireland. If you are a customer focused individual and want to join a fun and family orientated business which believes people are our greatest asset, then we have a role for you! Our family values speak for themselves: Do the right thing, Have fun & grow together, Take pride in what you do! We are currently recruiting for a Food and Beverage Manager to join our team based at Moy Park, Dungannon. This is a great opportunity to join a world leading facilities management company. Working Pattern:
Store Manager
We’re looking for a store manager to oversee daily operations in [Store X] and ensure it runs smoothly and effectively. As the store manager, you will be responsible for motivating the sales team to fulfill sales goals, developing business strategies, and upholding the operational and organizational standards of the store. Additionally, you will recruit, hire, and train new staff, and take on other administrative tasks as needed, such as monitoring inventory levels. The right candidate will be an excellent communicator and demonstrate impeccable leadership skills. Objectives of this role
Carpentry and Joinery Apprentice
Profile of Craft Core Skills Carpentry & Joinery Construction The Trade of Carpentry & Joinery is very wide and varied, it encompasses most of the skills required by the Wood Trades. These skills required of the Carpenter & Joiner are not confined to those required to work in wood but include skills in the use of metals, plastics and fabrics. The Carpenter & Joiner is also required to work in a cross section of domains within the overall trade. The following are some examples: Joinery Shop: This section of the occupation requires the Carpenter & Joiner to engage in setting out, production and assembling items of joinery which include stairs, doors, windows and built-in furniture. Site Work: Site work is the construction of buildings or houses which require 1st fixing, formwork roofs and 2nd fixing. This section is split into two categories, constructing/civil engineering contracts. Maintenance: Maintenance work requires the Carpenter & Joiner to carry out a variety of tasks in general maintenance and upkeep of public and private buildings, e.g. shops and factories. There are other areas associated with the trade which include: renovating buildings, shopfitting, exhibition/display work. At the end of the apprenticeship, the craftsperson will be able to demonstrate competence in the following skills: • Construction of upper floors • Construction of flat roofs • Construction of pitched roofs • Construction of hip roofs • Construction of pitching roofs (trussed) • Construction of load and non-load bearing partitions • Fabrication and erection of formwork for walls, columns, floors, stairs • Construction and hanging of the following: • Framed and sheeted doors • Panelled doors • Flush doors • Construction and installation of internal and external door frames • Construction and installation of windows • Carrying out 1st and 2nd fixing on buildings • Operation of the following powered hand tools: • Saw, planer, drill, router, screwdriver, ballistic gun, router, sander, jig saw Generic Skills • Communications • Customer relations • Adaptability • Ability to work as a team member • Ability to work independently • Initiative • Problem solving • Planning • Information gathering • Quality systems • Safety Specialist Skills • Use and care of hand tools • Interpreting drawings • Measurement • Setting out • Marking out • Planning (production) • Calculations • Work practice • Use of manufactured boards • Fixings • Ironmongery • Basic wood joints • K/D fittings • Setting up and operation of machines for specific operation Personal Skills • Construction of moulds • Construction of centres for arches • Construction of specialist type joinery • Construction of fittings • Setting out buildings • Site levelling
