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The Position: The Creative Communities Engagement Officer (CCEO)will be a key member of the Culture and Creativity team responsible for engaging proactively with relevant directorates and personnel, internal and external. The person will report to the Creative Ireland Co-Ordinator in Waterford City & County Council. The position may from time to time require work to be conducted/completed outside of normal office hours. The position will involve day-to-day administrative duties. The salary scale for this post will be analogous to the Grade V clerical administrative pay scale. Duties and Responsibilities The key responsibilities of the post include, but are not limited to: · Working with Waterford City and County Council Culture and Creativity Team to deliver the strategic priorities in the Waterford City & County Council Culture and Creativity Strategy 2023-2027 and Cruinniú na nÓg , through an annual programme; · Liaison with local creatives, artists, organisations and staff across relevant directorates within the local authority to manage the development and delivery of a programme of projects and events. The aim is to encourage increased participation in creative and cultural activities locally. · Liaison with creatives, artists, organisations and local authority staff involved in the delivery Cruinniú na nÓg , the national day of creativity for children and young people; · Support the Creative Ireland Coordinator and Culture and Creativity Team in their objectives including: broadening creative engagement locally; enhancing the strategic role of culture and creativity within local government; supporting collaborative actions and links to wider local authority policies of relevance to wellbeing, social cohesion and economic development; · Support engagement between the local authority and the Creative Ireland Programme centrally including administration via the Creative Ireland portal; · Arrange and manage yearly schedule of meetings for the Culture and Creativity Team; · Attend relevant Creative Ireland Programme meetings, CCEO meetings and others as they arise; · Provide data, briefing and updates to senior managers in Waterford City & County Council and the Creative Ireland Programme officials as requested; · Developing and supporting applications and delivery of additional Creative Ireland Programme projects that arise in areas such as Shared Island, Health and Wellbeing & Youth. · Local citizen engagement campaigns through marketing and social media platforms to ensure greater understanding of Creative Communities programme locally. Useful background info The Creative Ireland Programme is an all-of-government initiative committed to enhancing access to, engagement with, and enjoyment of Ireland’s culture and creativity. Within the broad range of available definitions, creativity is considered as a set of innate abilities and learned skills; the capacity of individuals and organisations to transcend accepted ideas and norms and by drawing on imagination to create new ideas that bring additional value to human activity. The vision of the Creative Ireland Programme 2023 - 2027 is to mainstream creativity in the life of the nation so that individually and collectively, in our personal lives and in our institutions, we can realise our full creative potential thereby promoting individual, community and national wellbeing. The Creative Ireland Programme delivers through collaboration and partnership. It promotes understanding of the value of creativity in all its forms – whether through the arts, culture, heritage, creative industries. Further details about the Creative Ireland Programme can be found at the following links; https://www.creativeireland.gov.ie/ Interim review of Creative Communities Creative Communities information for each local authority www.thisiswaterford.ie Qualifications for the Post 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. EDUCATIONAL STANDARD /desirable experience/knowledge and skills In order to demonstrate that they can deliver the key responsibilities of the post, each candidate must, on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms - 1. Have obtained a qualification at level 7 on the National Framework of Qualifications. 2. Have significant work experience working in a role relevant to this position in the public sector or independent creative sector. This may involve for example experience from the arts, heritage, libraries, community development, or sustainable economic development. 3. Have demonstrable knowledge of relevant national, regional and local policies and strategies of relevance to culture and creativity in local government, or ability to acquire same. 4. Satisfactory knowledge and understanding of the Waterford City and County Council City and County region and its socio-economic make up. 5. Leadership skills and experience in collaborating and working cross functionally with other teams and stakeholders and the ability to interact with staff at all levels in the organisation. 6. Have excellent interpersonal, communication, presentation and organisational skills 7. Have strong understanding of the importance of systems, process and structures in enabling efficient delivery of an effective team with the ability to prioritise and multi-task. 8. Be able to demonstrate competence in influencing and negotiating, delivering quality outcomes and the ability to work in direct contact with a diverse range of stakeholders including agencies/bodies, voluntary groups, creative/heritage organisations, libraries and artists. 9. Satisfactory ICT skills with comprehensive working knowledge of office productivity tools. 10. Experience of budget preparation and management. SALARY Salary scale : €51,722 - €61,865 per annum (EL 07/25). 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, Local Government & Heritage. Remuneration is paid fortnightly directly to the employee’s nominated bank account. The current wage pay cycle may be revised during the period of employment. Remuneration is subject to all statutory deductions, e.g. P.A.Y.E. and P.R.S.I. Increments are paid annually subject to satisfactory attendance, conduct and performance and national agreements. Increments may be withheld if performance, attendance and/or conduct are not satisfactory. Hours of Work: The normal working hours are 35 hours per week. Flexible working arrangements apply. Due to the nature of the role, the holder is expected to be flexible about evening and weekend work for which overtime will not be paid but time-off-in-lieu will be available. All hours worked are subject to and recorded in accordance with the provisions of the Organisation of Working Time Act, 1997, and the Organisation of Working Time Regulations, 2001. Waterford City & County Council requires employees to record their hours using the CORE/TDS Clocking system. Annual Leave: The annual leave entitlement for the grade is 30 days per annum. The Chief Executive of Waterford City & County Council retains autonomy with regard to office closures, (e.g. Christmas Office Closure); any days arising from such closure will be reserved from the employee’s annual leave entitlement. Proposed office closure days will be reviewed and advised to all employees each year. Location of assignment/appointment: Waterford City & County Council reserves the right to assign the successful candidate to any premises in use by the Council, now or in the future. The person appointed will be required to report to their place of work by their own means of transport and at their own expense. Superannuation: The relevant Superannuation Scheme will apply. The provisions of the Local Government (Superannuation) (Consolidation) Scheme 1998 may apply. Persons who become pensionable officers who are liable to pay the Class A rate of PRSI contribution will be required, in respect of their superannuation contribution, to contribute to the local authority, 1.5% of their pensionable remuneration plus 3.5% of net pensionable remuneration (pensionable remuneration less twice the annual rate of social insurance old age contributory pension payable at the maximum rate to a person with no adult dependent or qualified children). Persons who become pensionable officers who are liable to pay the Class D rate of PRSI contribution will be required, in respect of their superannuation contribution, to contribute to the local authority at the rate of 5% of their pensionable remuneration. The provisions of the Spouses and Children’s/Widows and Orphans Contributory Pension Scheme will continue to apply. New entrants will be admitted to the Single Public Service Pension Scheme with effect from the date of appointment. The scheme is contributory and provides pension, retirement gratuity, death gratuity and survivors benefits. To qualify for a pension the successful candidate must have served a minimum of two years employment in a Local Authority. Retirement Age There is no mandatory retirement age for new entrants to the public service as defined in the Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act2004. Anyone who is not a new entrant to the public service, as defined in the Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2004, is subject to a compulsory retirement age of 70 years or as determined in accordance with Department Circulars and in line with Government Policy. The maximum retirement age for new entrants as defined by the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and other Provisions) Act 2012 is 70 years. The Council may refer staff to a medical advisor at any time to determine fitness to carry out the duties to which they have been assigned. Incentivised Scheme for Early Retirement (ISER) It is a condition of the Incentivised Scheme for Early Retirement (ISER) as set out in Department of Finance Circular 12/09 that retirees, under that Scheme, are debarred from applying for another position in the same employment or the same sector. Therefore, such retirees may not apply for this position. Residence: The successful candidate shall reside in the district in which his/her duties are to be performed, or within a reasonable distance thereof. Drivers Licence: Creative Communities Engagement Officers employed by Waterford City & County Council will be required to use their car on official business. In such situations the employee must hold a current clean driver’s licence and have available adequate means of transport. It is the responsibility of the employee to arrange the appropriate car insurance for business use and to indemnify Waterford City & County Council with the indemnity specified on the insurance certificate under the heading “Persons or classes of person who are covered”. Documentation to confirm the appropriate insurance cover will be required to be supplied to the Council on an annual basis. Code of Conduct/Organisational Policies: Employees are to be required to adhere to all current and future Waterford City & County Council codes of practice including Code of Conduct of Employees and all current and future organisational policies including, but not limited to Health and Safety, Communications, Data Protection, Equality, Staff Mobility, Attendance Management and Use of Electronic Equipment. A full list of relevant policies is contained on the council Intranet. Training: Employees are required to attend and participate fully in training programmes as may be decided by the Council from time to time and to apply their learning in the course of their daily working activities. Commencement: Waterford City & County Council shall require a person to whom an appointment is offered to take up such appointment within a period of not more than one month (subject to notice requirements) and if they fail to take up the appointment within such period or such other longer period as the Council in its absolute discretion may determine, Waterford City & County Council shall not appoint them. Reporting Arrangements: Creative Communities Engagement Officer reports directly to the Creative Communities Co-Ordinator or to any other employee of Waterford City & County Council as the Chief Executive, Director of Services or other appropriate employee may designate for this purpose. A system of regular appraisal (PMDS) will be operated during employment, which will involve discussions between the employee and the line manager regarding performance and conduct. Health & Safety: Waterford City & County Council as an Employer is obliged to ensure, in so far as it is reasonably practicable the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work of all of its employees. Under the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005, the County Council has a legal duty to exercise all due care and take all protective and preventative measures to protect the Safety, Health and Welfare of its employees. All employees also have a legal obligation under Safety and Health legislation to co-operate with management and not engage in any improper conduct or behaviour or do anything, which would place themselves or others at risk. Employees must not be under the influence of an intoxicant at the place of work. Employees must comply with all Safety and Health rules and regulations and attend all required Safety and Health Training.
Health & Safety Officer
At ABP we aim to hire the brightest and the best. People who are aligned with our values and are passionate about our industry. We are committed to developing our people, whether it be upskilling our employees across a diverse range of skills through our onsite training programs or nurturing the next generation of leaders through our graduate program. No matter what stage of their career our people are at, we empower them to take ownership of their roles. ABP is one of Europe’s leading privately owned agribusiness companies and is the largest beef processor in Ireland and the UK. The company also operates substantial renewable (Olleco), pet food (C&D), and protein divisions. ABP and its affiliates employ over 14,000 people and have over 50 manufacturing plants operating across nine countries. For more information, visit www.abpfoodgroup.com . We are looking for a Health and Safety Officer to join our growing Team in ABP Nenagh. This is an excellent opportunity for the right candidate. This is an ideal opportunity for a confident individual with a positive ‘can do attitude’, and the drive to get the job done. There are opportunities for support in order to develop your skills and competencies. The Role Reporting into the site General Manager, this role is a critical part of the Site Management Team. You will have support from the Group Health and Safety Management Team. · Responsible for being up to date with new Health & Safety Legislation and maintaining a working knowledge of developments within our industry. · Building the Health & Safety Culture & leading the Continuous Improvement Projects throughout the site · Conducting regular internal audits to check policies & procedures are being properly implemented, recording the results & submitting them to Management. · Carrying out/updating risk assessments, formulating preventative measures, and monitoring conformance · Developing safe systems of work & maintaining risk trackers as required · Attending & heading up Safety briefings/huddles/Toolbox talks with Line Manager/Supervisors. · Investigating, recording & conducting follow ups of any incident, accident, near misses or dangerous occurrences · Ensuring the site Emergency Plan & Procedures is up to date & key responders are clear on its execution · Managing & monitoring all third-party activities for safe practices Education, Experience & Competency · 2 year’s relevant experience preferably within the meat or food industry. · Third level qualification. · Proven ability to build strong working relationships with colleagues and Senior Managers · You should have the drive, confidence and resilience to get things done. · Analyse problems and come up with ideas. · Attentive and willing to lead & learn. · Highly organised & excellent attention to detail. · You will be expected to keep yourself up to date with new legislation and maintain a working knowledge of all Health and Safety legislation and any developments that affect our industry. · Have the ability to deal with sensitive information in a confidential manner with unquestionable integrity. · Problem solving skills & new ideas · Excellent communication skills and professional demeanor · Solid working knowledge of MS Office.
Maintenance Technician
Job Description • Maintenance Fitter and planned maintenance of plant, equipment, plant services, design upgrading, fabrication and installation of equipment; • Deliver a high quality maintenance service to production; • Resolve operational or technical equipment problems to minimise processing/manufacturing interruptions resulting from equipment breakdowns/failures; • Involvement in customer technical audits; • Electrical Experience; • Ensure implementation of company policy with respect to: Health & Safety, Hygiene, Quality & Maintenance procedures; • Adhere to Health and Safety guidelines; • Work as a member of the Mechanical Maintenance team, including contributing to a positive team environment and supporting the training and development of others Requirements • 2+ years’ experience as a Maintenance Fitter; • Ability to trouble shoot and repair damaged or poor performing equipment; • Problem Solving Skills; • Excellent communication and Interpersonal skills; • A flexible attitude and a proven record as a strong team player; • Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines; • Knowledge of, and commitment to maintenance planning techniques and philosophies, including a continuous improvement approach.
Materials Coordinator
C&D Foods is one of Europe’s leading own label pet food manufacturers producing a range of wet and dry pet foods. C&D Foods has grown to become one of the industry’s leading pet food producers. C&D Foods has 9 production facilities across 7 Countries (Ireland, the UK, France, Denmark, Austria, Spain, and The Netherlands) and 2 sales offices located in Manchester and Italy. C&D Foods’ Headquarters is in Mullingar, county Westmeath. At our Edgeworthstown Site, we are seeking a proactive Materials Coordinator to manage end‑to‑end material flow, ensuring the timely and efficient delivery of ingredients and packaging to support production demands. Key Responsibilities
Dog Groomers and Groomers Assistants
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 and Groomers Assistants for our Clonmel Store! The successful candidates will join the experienced grooming team in their local store, and take part in all grooming activities including; If you would like to join this team, you must hold a QQI level 5, iPET Network Level 3 Diploma or City and Guilds in Grooming and have at least 1 year’s practical experience in a grooming role.
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 Westport Store! The successful candidates will join the experienced grooming team in their local store, and take part in all grooming activities including; If you would like to join this team, you must hold a QQI level 5, iPET Network Level 3 Diploma or City and Guilds in Grooming and have at least 1 year’s practical experience in a grooming role.
Experienced Store Manager
We are currently recruiting for an Experienced Store Manager to lead the Limerick Jetlands Store The Petmania Store Manager is responsible for driving the performance of the store through various key focus areas. To qualify you should be an experienced people manager and passionate about encouraging people to deliver their best. You need to be curious about learning new ways of managing areas of our business that you might not be familiar with, such as our Grooming Studio, and ready to be a hands on leader on the sales floor. This is a full time role and as it's retail we trade weekends so you will be expected to be here at least one weekend day per week. Some (but definitely not all) of the key responsibilities include;
Truck Driver
C&C Group plc is a premium drinks company which owns, manufactures, markets and distributes a unique portfolio of beer and cider brands in its home markets and across the globe. You probably know us best from brands like Bulmers, Magners and Tennent’s. We are looking for a Truck Driver to join our Distribution team to perform several multi-drop deliveries to our customers in primarily Dundalk and Drogheda, paid at €18.50 per hour. This role is based on 37 hours per week (Tuesday to Friday). About the role You'll be responsible for delivering our products to our customers daily on a multi drop delivery model.
Warehouse Operative
C&C Group plc is a premium drinks company which owns, manufactures, markets and distributes a unique portfolio of beer and cider brands in its home markets and across the globe. You probably know us best from brands like Bulmers, Magners and Tennent’s. About the Role
Resettlement Support Worker
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The Resettlement Support Worker shall perform such duties as may from time to time be assigned in relation to employment and shall carry out such instructions as may be given in relation to the performance of their duties. The Resettlement Support Worker shall provide overall co-ordination of services and community liaison with refugees being resettled in the County in consultation with the Community Integration Forum and Local Area Integration Team (LAIT) within the Community Development Section of Monaghan County Council. The duties of the post shall include: Ongoing Day to Day duties: Delivering Results · Plan and prioritise work and resources effectively. · Establish high quality service and customer care standards. · Make timely, informed, and effective decisions and show good judgement and balance in making decisions or recommendations. · Create opportunities or overcome obstacles by rethinking or reconceptualising practices or procedures. · Manages the allocation, use and evaluation of resources to ensure they are used efficiently to deliver on operational plans. Performance through People and Communicating Effectively Has a creative and collaborative approach to problem solving and working with others to reach a solution. Has the ability to handle conflict, Demonstrates ability to support the line manager and work as part of a team. Has excellent interpersonal and communication skills · Recognises the value of and requirement to communicate effectively. · Has excellent written and verbal skills · Influences others effectively to get support and commitment to proposals or suggestions. Personal Effectiveness · Is enthusiastic about the role and motivated in the face of difficulties and obstacles · Remains calm under pressure and can manage the delivery of several tasks/projects concurrently. · Manages their time effectively, focusing on essential tasks and responsibilities. · Is open to take on new challenges or responsibilities. · Keeps up with current and emerging developments, trends, and best practice in the International Refugee Protection Programme. · Is honest and trustworthy in all dealings. The Competition Monaghan County Council invites applications from suitably qualified persons, who wish to be considered for inclusion on a panel from which temporary vacancies for the post of Resettlement Support Worker shall be filled. The post shall be wholetime and temporary. (18-month specific purpose contract). The post holder shall not engage in any gainful occupation, other than as an employee of a local authority, to such an extent as to impair the performance of his or her duties as an employee of a local authority or in any occupation which might conflict with the interests of the local authority, or which might be inconsistent with the discharge of his/her duties as a local authority employee. Salary: The salary shall be fully inclusive and shall be as determined from time to time. Starting pay for new entrants will be at the minimum of the scale. Holders of the post shall pay to the local authority any fees or other monies (other than their inclusive salary) payable to or received by them by virtue of their office or in respect of services which they are required by or under any enactment to perform. An allowance may also be payable in respect of travel expenses and subsistence. The salary scale for the post is: - €57,322 Entry point to this scale will be determined in accordance with Circulars issued by the Department of Housing, Local Government, and Heritage. Appointees who are not existing public servants will enter at the minimum point of the scale. Probation: Where a person who is not already a permanent employee of a local authority is appointed, the following provisions shall apply: - (a) there shall be a period after such appointment takes effect, during which such person shall hold such position on probation; (b) such period shall be twelve months, but the Chief Executive may, at his discretion, extend such period; (c) such person shall cease to hold such office at the end of the period of probation, unless during such period, the Chief Executive has certified that the service of such person is satisfactory. Hours of Duty: The successful candidate’s normal hours of work will be 35 hours per week. Flexible working arrangements apply. The Council reserves the right to alter the hours of work from time to time. The role requires flexibility in terms of working hours as the duties may involve working outside of normal office hours in attending meetings at weekends, as necessary. Annual Leave The annual leave entitlement will be 30 days per annum. Health For the purpose of satisfying the requirement as to health it will be necessary for each successful candidate, before he/she is appointed, to undergo a medical examination by a qualified medical practitioner to be nominated by the local authority. Superannuation: Membership of the Local Government Superannuation Scheme or the Single Public Service Pension Scheme is compulsory for all employees. Details will be provided to the appointee prior to appointment. Superannuation contributions Persons who become pensionable officers of a Local Authority who are liable to pay the Class A rate of PRSI contribution will be required in respect of their superannuation to contribute to the Local Authority at the rate of 1.5% of their pensionable remuneration plus 3.5% of net pensionable remuneration (i.e. pensionable remuneration less twice the annual rate of social insurance old age contributory pension payable at the maximum rate to a person with no adult dependant or qualified children). Persons who become pensionable officers of a Local Authority who are liable to pay the Class D rate of PRSI contribution will be required in respect of their superannuation to contribute to the Local Authority at the rate of 5% of their pensionable remuneration. Widows & Orphans/Spouses & Childre’s scheme All persons who become pensionable officers of a Local Authority will be required in respect of the Spouses and Children’s Contributory Pension Scheme to contribute to the Local Authority at the rate of 1.5% of their pensionable remuneration in accordance with the terms of the scheme. New entrants from 1st January 2013 – Single Public Services Pension Scheme For new entrants under the Single Public Service Pension Scheme, effective from 1st January 2013, superannuation contributions are as follows: 3.5% of net pensionable remuneration and 3% of pensionable remuneration. Pension and retirement lump sum will be based on career-average pensionable remuneration; pensions will be co-ordinated with the State Pension Contributory. Retirement: There is no mandatory retirement age for new entrants to the public service as defined in the Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2004. Anyone who is not a new entrant to the public service, as defined in the Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2004, is subject to a compulsory retirement age of 70 years or as determined in accordance with Department Circulars and in line with Government Policy. The maximum retirement age for new entrants as defined by the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and other provisions) Act 2012 is 70 years.
