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The Company: Established in 1965, Carraig Donn is Ireland’s premier retailer of Fashion, Jewellery and Giftware products. At Carraig Donn, we are inspired by our long history as an Irish retailer and we draw on our heritage as we consistently innovate and evolve. Our team of experienced buyers strive to bring our customers quality products that are unique and exclusive to Carraig Donn stores. The Carraig Donn customer is central to our success and we pride ourselves on providing genuine, honest customer service and an excellent retail experience. Our aim is to build positive, lasting relationships with our customers by providing them the right products – when and where they need them. Carraig Donn is 100% Irish owned and operated. We currently employ over 500 people across our Head Office and retail stores with 40 branches nationwide. Our central warehouse, buying offices, dispatch center and e-commerce operations are all conducted from our home on the Lodge Road, Westport, Co. Mayo. With buying offices also located in Ennis, and Dublin. Carraig Donn is continuing to grow year on year, with an exciting 10-year expansion plan. The Role: We currently have an opportunity for an Interim Store Manager to join our team in our store in Merchants Quay S/C, Co. Cork. The successful candidate will be hard working, reliable, and enjoy working as part of a friendly productive team in a busy & fast-paced retail environment. Successful candidates: • Must be a key driver in delivering excellent customer service in store, leading by example at all times. • Will actively support and lead the team in maximising store sales and achieving various store KPI’S. • Will display a keen eye for detail and consistently deliver excellent in-store standards. • Will ensure products are correctly received and placed on the salesfloor in a timely manner and complying with the merchandising guidelines. • Will adhere to Company policies and procedures and support the Store Team in delivery of same. • Will action merchandising campaigns, promotional activities, delivery schedules and varies back office duties within required timeframes using a pro-active approach. • Will be a team player but also display strong leadership skills, coaching and developing the team to meet the objectives. • Previous retail Management experience is essential (Experience with regard to Fashion, Jewellery or Giftware will be an advantage) Fixed term one year, full time position of Store Manager. Must be available to work flexible hours including weekdays and weekends. What We Offer: Competitive Compensation Package: We value your expertise and contribution. Enjoy a competitive salary that reflects your experience and skills. Flexible Work-Life Balance: We understand the importance of balancing personal and professional commitments. Benefit from flexible working arrangements that suit your lifestyle. Career Advancement Opportunities: Grow your career with us. Join a team of industry professionals dedicated to your success. Take advantage of our culture of mentorship and development as you progress within our organization. Paid apprenticeships allowing you to achieve level 6 certification Supportive and Inclusive Work Environment: At Carraig Donn, we foster a culture of collaboration and respect. Join a diverse team of talented individuals who are passionate about delivering exceptional customer experiences. Continuous Learning and Development: We invest in our employees' growth and development. Access a variety of learning resources, training programs, and workshops to enhance your skills and knowledge. Comprehensive Benefits Package: Enjoy peace of mind with our comprehensive benefits package, and access to a health and wellbeing support plan. Employee Discounts and Perks: As a valued member of our team, you'll enjoy generous staff discounts on our exclusive product range. Take advantage of our employee referral scheme and other exciting perks. Health and Wellbeing Initiatives : Your health and wellbeing are important to us. Benefit from initiatives such as our bike-to-work scheme and access to our Employee Assistance programme, as well as our employee platform offering mindfulness resources, lifestyle savings, and more. Join Carraig Donn and become part of a team that values your talent and dedication. Experience the rewards of working for Ireland's premier lifestyle retailer as you embark on a fulfilling career journey with us. Apply now to seize this exciting opportunity!
Assistant Home & Gift Buyer
Carraig Donn is Ireland's premier retailer for Fashion/Gift/Homeware. We are looking for you to join us as an Assistant Home & Gift Buyer at our office in Ennis, Co. Clare. Become a part of our team. The Company: Established in 1965, Carraig Donn is Ireland’s premier retailer of Fashion, Jewellery and Giftware products. At Carraig Donn, we are inspired by our long history as an Irish retailer and we draw on our heritage as we consistently innovate and evolve. Our team of experienced buyers strive to bring our customers quality products that are unique and exclusive to Carraig Donn stores. The Carraig Donn customer is central to our success and we pride ourselves on providing genuine, honest customer service and an excellent retail experience. Our aim is to build positive, lasting relationships with our customers by providing them the right products – when and where they need them. Carraig Donn is 100% Irish owned and operated. We currently employ over 500 people across our Head Office and retail stores with 40 branches nationwide. Our central warehouse, buying offices, dispatch centre and e-commerce operations are all conducted from our home on the Lodge Road, Westport, Co. Mayo. With buying offices also located in Ennis, and Dublin. Carraig Donn is continuing to grow year on year, with an exciting 10-year expansion plan. The Role: The Assistant Home and Gift Buyer will play a key role in supporting the Buyer with the day-to-day running and strategic development of the Home and Gift department. This role is ideal for a commercially minded individual with a strong eye for product, trends, and detail, who is passionate about creating compelling, high-quality, and sustainable ranges. Working closely with suppliers, internal teams, and stores, the Assistant Buyer will contribute to product development, range selection, and operational execution to ensure the department delivers against brand vision and commercial targets. Responsibilities: Essential Criteria for the Role: · Minimum 2+ years’ experience in a buying role, ideally within the home and gift industry. · Ability to work well within a fast-paced dynamic environment. · Ability to manage several projects simultaneously and under tight timeframes. · Ability to build & maintain strong partnerships with both internal and external partners. · Strong business acumen with excellent negotiation skills. · Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. · Strong IT knowledge of excel. Desirable Criteria: · A third level qualification preferably in home and gift buying/design or art/supply chain or other related discipline. · Stock and reporting systems experience desirable. · Retail sales experience. · Adobe suite experience for packaging brand design. Role will be 40-hour week, full-time. This role will be a blend of remote working and onsite in Ennis, Co. Clare. What We Offer: Competitive Compensation Package: We value your expertise and contribution. Enjoy a competitive salary that reflects your experience and skills. Flexible Work-Life Balance: We understand the importance of balancing personal and professional commitments. Benefit from flexible working arrangements that suit your lifestyle. Career Advancement Opportunities: Grow your career with us. Join a team of industry professionals dedicated to your success. Take advantage of our culture of mentorship and development as you progress within our organization. Paid apprenticeships allowing you to achieve level 6 certification Supportive and Inclusive Work Environment: At Carraig Donn, we foster a culture of collaboration and respect. Join a diverse team of talented individuals who are passionate about delivering exceptional customer experiences. Continuous Learning and Development: We invest in our employees' growth and development. Access a variety of learning resources, training programs, and workshops to enhance your skills and knowledge. Comprehensive Benefits Package: Enjoy peace of mind with our comprehensive benefits package, and access to a health and wellbeing support plan. Employee Discounts and Perks: As a valued member of our team, you'll enjoy generous staff discounts on our exclusive product range. Take advantage of our employee referral scheme and other exciting perks. Health and Wellbeing Initiatives : Your health and wellbeing are important to us. Benefit from initiatives such as our bike-to-work scheme and access to our Employee Assistance programme, as well as our employee platform offering mindfulness resources, lifestyle savings, and more. Join Carraig Donn and become part of a team that values your talent and dedication. Experience the rewards of working for Ireland's premier lifestyle retailer as you embark on a fulfilling career journey with us. Apply now to seize this exciting opportunity!
Administrative Officer
DESCRIPTION OF THE POST The Administrative Officer is a middle management position within the local authority and the most senior grade within the five tier administrative structure. The administrative structure ranges from the entry grade of Clerical Officer at Grade III through to Administrative Officer at Grade VII. An Administrative Officer will generally report to and work under the direction and management of a Senior Executive Officer or Director of Services. From time to time, the Administrative Officer may be required to deputise for senior staff. Within the Administrative Officer’s department or section, Clerical Officer, Assistant Staff Officers, Staff Officers and Senior Staff Officers report to the Administrative Officer. An Administrative Officer is responsible for the efficient management, direction and deployment of resources for the department or function to which they are assigned. The Administrative Officer will generally work in a multi disciplinary team to deliver both public facing and / or internal services. Public facing (Frontline) services include social housing, transportation infrastructure, environmental protection, rural water, recreation, amenity and cultural services such as the arts and public library service. Local Authorities also play a key role in supporting economic development and enterprise promotion at local level. The Administrative Officer is the primary point of contact with other sections for service delivery for their area of responsibility. An Administrative Officer is expected to contribute to strategic and policy making decisions of the Council, and to review, develop and implement plans, policies and progressive strategies within the local authority. This may involve conducting research and consulting with statutory, local development, and social partners. The Administrative Officer works closely with senior management, elected representatives, external agencies and relevant stakeholders to deliver services to the highest standard. The overall purpose of the role is to assume responsibility, under general direction, for a large section or area of this organisation’s activities. This normally includes the management of staff. The Administrative Officer is an operational team leader, a crucial link between frontline staff and senior management with responsibility for resource management and service delivery. The ideal candidate must be knowledgeable and experienced in managing human and financial resources, highly motivated and able to work independently, and be committed to excellence in all aspects of the role. Wexford County Council offers a diverse range of opportunities at Administrative Officer level. Roles assigned to staff at Administrative Officer level will include, but are not limited to: • Homeless Services Co Ordinator • Sláintecare Co Ordinator • Healthy Ireland Co Ordinator • District Administrator (in one of the 5 Municipal Districts) • Middle management and administrative role within a Directorate e.g. Housing, Environment, Planning, Human Resources, Economic Development, with responsibility for supervising up to approximately 20 staff members Panel Formation Recruitment arrangements to this grade will now be on the following basis: The Council will form three separate panels of suitably qualified candidates to meet the requirements agreed nationally of the ratio of posts to be confined to the local authority sector, open and those confined to Wexford County Council staff. The order of candidates placed on each of the three panels is determined by where they were placed on the overall Order of Merit List. Panel A (Confined to the Local Authority Sector) will comprise of successful applicants in order of merit from within the Local Authority Sector only i.e. candidates serving in a local authority or Regional Assembly (where applicable). 50% of appointments will come from this panel. Panel B (Open) will comprise of all successful applicants in order of merit and may include candidates serving in a local authority, regional assembly and external applicants. 30% of appointments will come from this panel. Panel C (confined to employees of Wexford County Council) will comprise of all successful applicants in order of merit from within Wexford County Council. 20% of appointments will come from this panel. ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POST CHARACTER Candidates shall 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, TRAINING, EXPERIENCE, etc. Each candidate must, on the latest date for receipt of completed Application Forms: Applicants for Panel B (Open) (i) (a) have obtained at least a Grade D (or a Pass) in Higher or Ordinary Level, in five subjects (or four if Irish is included) from the approved list of subjects in the Department of Education Established Leaving Certificate Examination, or Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme including Irish and / or English, and one of the following: Mathematics, Accounting, Business Organisation or Economics, and (b) have obtained at least a Grade C (or Honours) in Higher Level (or Honours) Papers in three subjects in that examination (or two subjects if Irish and / or one of the following is included: Mathematics, Accounting, Business or Economics), or (ii) have obtained a comparable standard in an equivalent examination, or (iii) hold a third level qualification of at least a degree standard, and (iv) have satisfactory experience in administrative procedures, including adequate practical experience in work of an executive nature, office organisation and control of staff. Confined Competition (Panels A and C as appropriate) (v) (a) be a serving employee of a Local Authority or Regional Assembly, and have not less than two years satisfactory experience in that post or in a post at a level not lower than that of Clerical Officer or analogous post, and (b) have satisfactory experience in administrative procedures, including adequate practical experience of work of an executive nature, office organisation and control of staff. CITIZENSHIP Candidates must, by the date of any job offer, be: a) A citizen of the European Economic Area (EEA). The EEA consists of the Member States of the European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway; or b) A citizen of the United Kingdom (UK); or c) A citizen of Switzerland pursuant to the agreement between the EU and Switzerland on the free movement of persons; or d) A non EEA citizen who is a spouse or child of an EEA or UK or Swiss citizen and has a stamp 4 visa; or e) A person awarded international protection under the International Protection Act 2015 or any family member entitled to remain in the State as a result of family reunification and has a stamp 4 visa; or f) A non EEA citizen who is a parent of a dependent child who is a citizen of, and resident in, an EEA member state or the UK or Switzerland and has a stamp 4 visa. THE PERSON The person appointed will be able to clearly demonstrate the key competencies as set out in this Booklet. In addition, the successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the following: • A proven and trusted capacity to contribute to the development and delivery of strategic objectives, including through implementation of change programmes and service improvements. • A satisfactory knowledge of the structure and function of local government, current local government issues, future trends and strategic direction of local government, and an understanding of the role of the Administrative Officer in this context. • An understanding of Wexford County Council’s strategic objectives, internal and external stakeholders, and a track record of successful stakeholder engagement. • A strategic thinker with an ability to understand how national policies apply to this Local Authority and to draft effective policy documents and local legislation. • Capability in delivering the full range of quality services and implementing policy decisions. • Enthusiasm for the role of the Council and its impact on the community, and an ability to represent the Council with integrity. • Relevant administrative experience at a sufficiently high level. Be able to plan and promote work effectively, work to tight deadlines, have a strategic approach in formulation and delivery of key policy objectives. • Experience of managing resources and utilising data to ensure effective service design and delivery. • A clear track record that demonstrates a high level of competencies in the management of staff and projects. • Strong interpersonal and communication skills and an ability to build relationships with individual departments and with individuals within departments. • An ability to work within and, where necessary, lead multi level and multi disciplined teams and have the ability to motivate, empower, and encourage employees to achieve maximum performance. • Experience leading and managing diverse teams, enhancing employee engagement, creating a culture of innovation and personal responsibility. • Knowledge of the management of financial resources within a budgetary control framework. • A good knowledge and awareness of Health and Safety legislation and regulations, their implications for the organisation and the employee, and their application in the workplace. • Ability to deputise at senior level. DUTIES OF THE POST The duties of the post shall be to give to the local authority under the direction and supervision of its appropriate employee, such services of an executive, supervisory and advisory nature as are required for the exercise and performance of any of its powers and duties and shall include the duty of deputising for other employees of the local authority, when required, and such duties as may be required in relation to the area of any other local authority. The duties shall include but are not limited to: • Identify opportunities and implement strategies to meet and to expand or improve the range, quantity, or quality of existing services. Make recommendations within areas of expertise to senior management about the shaping and implementation of policy. • Identify, agree, and initiate relevant projects, work programmes, targets, and deadlines and ensure their subsequent implementation in line with Wexford County Council’s objectives. Evaluate their success relevant to various strategies and plans. • Promote the co ordination and integration of service delivery between local government, voluntary, public sector, and local development bodies operating within the local authority’s area, especially in relation to cross sectoral, community and business interests. • Use performance indicators effectively as appropriate to evaluate success of implementation of strategies, policies, projects, work programmes. • Ensure full compliance with the organisation’s policies and procedures, that practices and standards are in compliance with good governance, legislative regulations, local government circulars and guidance. • Provide high level administrative support based on a thorough understanding of the overall workings and policies of a section. • Manage and supervise staff, assign duties and workload, up to the position / grade of Senior Staff Officer or analogous grades and to ensure the training and development of such staff; and to take responsibility for the performance of multi level staff. • Promote ongoing support to staff in the department / section, including handling day to day issues and identifying training and development needs. • Manage finance and budgets and ensure value for money. Prepare budgets and be responsible for the day to day financial management of capital and operational expenditure in the department / section, including maximising funding opportunities where appropriate and ensuring all available funding is availed of, drawn down, and recouped within appropriate timeframes. • Deliver change programmes aligned to organisational objectives. • Continuously monitor existing procedures to ensure they comply with best practice and develop new / improved procedures where appropriate. • Represent the Council at a variety of meetings. Attend meetings of elected Council members and committees regarding the activities of the relevant department / section. • Attend inter departmental meetings on behalf of the section to which you are assigned. Work on inter departmental teams concerned with introducing organisational change. • Organise and facilitate effective internal and external meetings and participate and engage in discussions as appropriate. • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, managers in other departments, senior managers, customers, elected representatives, external agencies as appropriate to the activities of the section. • Deputise for senior officers as required. • Attend Court as a witness for the Council as required. • Undertake any other duties of a similar level and responsibilities as may be required from time to time. CONDITIONS OF SERVICE Tenure The post is whole time, permanent and pensionable. Persons who become pensionable employees 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 dependent or qualified children). All persons who become pensionable employees of a Local Authority will be required in respect of the Local Government (Spouses and Children’s Contributory Pension) Scheme to contribute to the Local Authority at the rate of 1.5% of their 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 dependent or qualified children) in accordance with the terms of the Scheme. For new entrants under the Single Public Service Pension Scheme effective from 01 / 01 / 2013, superannuation contributions are 3.5% of net pensionable remuneration and 3% of pensionable remuneration. Probation Where a person who is not already a permanent employee of Wexford County Council 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 employment on probation; (b) such period shall be 6 months, but the Chief Executive may, at his discretion, extend such period; (c) such person shall cease to hold such employment 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. Salary The salary shall be fully inclusive and shall be as determined from time to time. 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 employment 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. €60,611 - €78,795 (2nd LSI) Entry point to this scale will be determined in accordance with Circulars issued by the Department of Environment, Community and Local Government. Appointees who are not existing public servants will enter at the minimum point of the scale. Health For the purpose of satisfying the requirement as to health, it will be necessary for successful candidates, before being appointed, to undergo at their expense, a medical examination by a qualified medical practitioner to be nominated by the local authority. Defects reported as a result of this examination must be remedied before appointment. On taking up appointment, the expense of the medical examination will be refunded to the candidate. Retirement / Superannuation Single Public Service Pension Scheme Effective from 1st January 2013, The Single Public Service Scheme applies to all first time new entrants to the public service, as well as to former public servants returning to the public service after a break of more than 26 weeks. All new entrants to pensionable public service employment on or after 1 January 2013 are, in general, members of the Single Scheme. Pension Age: Minimum pension age of 66 years (rising to 67 and 68 in line with State Pension age changes). Scheme Members must retire at the age of 70 years. New entrants to the public service appointed on or after 1st April, 2004. Retirement Age will be determined by the terms of the Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, 2004. The Act introduces new retirement provisions for new entrants to the public service appointed on or after 1st April, 2004. For new entrants there is no compulsory retirement age and 65 is the earliest age at which retirement benefits can be paid. In all other cases, 60 years is the minimum retirement age, with 65 years being the maximum retirement age. Residence The holder of the post shall reside in the district in which his or her duties are to be performed, or within a reasonable distance thereof.
Assistant Engineer (Electrical)
DUTIES • Implement the processes and systems of the Section to maintain and improve services. • Carry out engineering or ancillary duties assigned, working independently or as part of a team. • Provide support to ensure the efficient and safe operation of systems including electrical power supplies, wireless and fiber communications and PLC control, IP Networks and infrastructure. • Liaise and monitor staff / contractors to deliver projects and electrical / mechanical and civil work processes. • Supervising and managing staff performance, conduct and development and associated industrial relations issues as required. • Undertake periodic audits on site to staff / contractors / data and prepare concise reports to advise of compliance and implement improvements. • Supporting all aspects of the delivery of project delivery including, the development of the project brief, managing design / planning / procurement processes, construction supervision, programme management, quality management, dispute resolution, financial management and testing and performance evaluation as required in accordance with best practice project management, contract management and financial management procedures. • Preparing budgets, ensuring that works are implemented within allocated budgets and ensuring accurate and timely draw down of scheme funds from funding agencies. • Prepare and configure information in asset and works management and diagnostic systems to optimise for efficient operations. • Evaluate systems for efficient and sustainable operation and identify improvements to meet sustainable 2030 energy, carbon and climate action targets. • Prepare technical aspects of contracts to deliver the new equipment / systems and maintenance services. • Ensuring efficient and effective response to all stakeholders in particular ESB Networks to ensure the timely delivery of works. • Implement Council’s Corporate Health and Safety systems ensuring compliance with Health and Safety legislation and regulations. • Implement assigned actions in the Team operational plan and Performance Management and Development System. • Liaising with other local authorities, government departments and statutory agencies including compiling, preparing and presenting reports as necessary to a variety of stakeholders. • Maintain high quality records of work and provide timely progress reports. • Carrying out such duties as may be assigned from time to time. The above duties are not intended to be a comprehensive list of all responsibilities involved. Accordingly, the post holder may be required to perform other duties appropriate to the post, as may be assigned from time to time, and to contribute to the ongoing development and evolution of the role while in office. QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE POST Character Candidates shall be of good character. Health Candidates shall be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. Education, Experience, etc. Each candidate must, on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms: a) (i) hold at least an ordinary bachelor’s degree (level 7 or higher on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ)) in Engineering. Level 7 must be equivalent to at least 180 ECTS (European Credit Transfer Accumulation System) credits. OR (ii) hold an ordinary bachelor’s degree (level 7 or higher on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ)) and a post graduate master’s degree (level 9 on the NFQ) in Engineering. OR (iii) hold a master’s degree (level 9 on the National Framework of Qualifications) in Engineering attained after completing an integrated master’s level programme of at least a 4 year duration and which is accredited at CEng level by Engineers Ireland or an equivalent accreditation body internationally. Note: Level 8 and 9 qualifications (on the National Framework of Qualifications) must be accredited at Chartered Engineer (CEng) level by Engineers Ireland or an equivalent international body (for example Washington Accord). Candidates shall on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms for the post: (b) Have at least two years’ satisfactory relevant engineering experience. (c) Possess a high standard of technical training and experience. (d) Possess a high standard of administrative experience. (e) Have a satisfactory knowledge of public service organisation or the ability to acquire such knowledge. (f) Driving Licence Candidates must hold a current clean driving licence (Class B) for the relevant vehicle class they are driving, free from convictions and medical limitations that do not permit them or prevent them driving their own vehicle, or a vehicle provided by Cork City Council. Should you be disqualified from driving you may be subject to an appropriate sanction which may include demotion / suspension or other disciplinary action. Desirable Skills • Hold a recognised level 7 in the National Framework of Qualification or equivalent professional qualification in Electrical Engineering. • Be able to demonstrate a strong ability in the following areas - Identifying Problems and Contributing to Solutions, Communicating Effectively and Delivering Quality Work and Services. • Knowledge of the design of electrical systems and services and an understanding of the electrical maintenance requirements. • Have satisfactory experience in lighting or traffic signal / ITS design, Low Voltage (LV) cable design or installation, site electrical installation. • Knowledge of health and safety legislation and safety regulations. • Have relevant experience in Lighting design or Traffic signals or ESB Network distribution systems. • Have good interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders including interest groups and public representatives. Candidates are expected to be able to demonstrate in their application and at interview (should they be called) that they possess these competencies through the experience and skills they have gained to date. IDENTIFYING PROBLEMS AND CONTRIBUTING TO SOLUTIONS Evaluates issues and situations in a logical and objective manner in order to arrive at effective solutions. Makes decisions in a timely, clear, and well informed way. • Analyses issues in a logical and rational manner considering all relevant information, policies, and procedures including legislation. • Shows good judgment and balanced decision making. • When evaluating a complex issue, considers a range of factors beyond the immediate situation. • Has the conviction to make and stand over decisions based on limited information, where necessary. • Is solution focused. COMMUNICATING EFFECTIVELY Recognises the value of and requirement to communicate effectively. Has effective verbal and written communication skills. Has good interpersonal skills. • Good communicator with the ability to develop and maintain good working relationships. • Ability to give and receive information accurately and clearly and ability to take instruction. • Demonstrates good written and verbal skills when required and has good interpersonal skills. • Strong ability to deal with the public. • Identifies and manages conflict and potential sources of conflict. DELIVERING QUALITY WORK AND SERVICES Implements high standards of service delivery. Abides by the laws, regulations and policies and procedures affecting your employment and the discharge of your duties. • Undertakes training as required to continuously improve quality work output. • Makes best use of time to complete allocated tasks. • Participates actively in the development of team pride in providing an excellent service. • Ability to plan, organise and schedule work / tasks to ensure they are completed on time and to specification. • Ability to work on own initiative and unsupervised and maintain a positive, constructive, and enthusiastic attitude to their role. • Makes timely and reasoned decisions or recommendations, within their area of operation, in a consistent, fair, and transparent manner. • Is responsible for the proper use, care, custody and maintenance of all Council equipment, plant, supplies and materials. Salary The salary scale for the post is: €47,770 - €50,438 - €52,425 - €54,487 - €56,600 - €58,748 - €60,915 - €63,083 - €65,250 - €67,421 - €69,603 - €71,834 (LSI 1) - €74,068 (LSI 2) In accordance with Departmental Circular Letter EL 02 / 2011, a person who is not a serving local authority employee on or after 1st January 2011 will enter the scale at the minimum point. Hours of Duty • The standard working week is 35 hours per week. The role may, on occasion, require evening or weekend work. • Holders of the post may be required to attend for duty at any time, in accordance with arrangements made by the local authority. The Council reserves the right to alter hours of work from time to time. • All hours worked will be subject to the provisions of the Organisation of Working Time Act, 1997 and the Organisation of Working Time (Regulations) Act, 2001. Garda Vetting This post may come within the scope of the Local Authorities Garda Vetting Scheme. Further information is available in our Candidate Information Booklet, which provides details on vetting requirements, the format of the competition, the principal conditions of service, and data protection under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Cork City Council is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome and encourage applications from suitably qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, civil or family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, race, ethnic origin, membership of the Traveller community, religion, or belief. Closing Date The deadline for receipt of applications is 4:00 pm on Friday, 6th March 2026.
Associate Dentist
We have an exciting opportunity for a Associate Dentist to be part of our family run group of Practices and to join our team in Lisnaskea. There are part-time and full-time opportunities available. There is an established list available which includes a number of private patients. Denplan is offered at this practice. We pride ourselves on offering an excellent quality of care and service to our patients. Our practices are equipped with Digital X-Rays, Software of Excellence Practice Management Software and Rotary Endodontics. Benefits:
Assistant 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 an Assistant Manager join our team based in Translink Trains, Belfast. This is a great opportunity to join a world leading facilities management company. Working Pattern: The Mount Charles Group is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Due to the number of applicants Mount Charles receives, we only respond to short-listed applicants. If you have not been contacted within six weeks of the closing date, you have not been selected for interview. Mount Charles Group has a policy on recruiting ex-offenders, a copy of which can be provided upon request. Having a criminal record will not necessarily prevent you from working for the Mount Charles Group. GREAT PEOPLE - GREAT SERVICE - GREAT FUTURE
Checkout Operator
Main purpose of the role: Ensure the Checkout Department operates efficiently and effectively at all times and provide our customers with excellent customer service. The ideal candidate will have/be:
Deli Assistant
Main purpose of the role: Responsible for the preparation of high quality hot and cold deli products and for ensuring customer satisfaction is the number one priority. The ideal candidate will have/be:
Checkout Manager
Main purpose of the role: Ensure the Checkout Department operates efficiently and effectively at all times and provides our customers with excellent customer service. The ideal candidate will have/be: 1 years€,, experience in a Supervisor/Manager role is desirable 1 year€,,s checkout experience Ability to balance tills Excellent communication skills Ability to engage with and prioritise customer needs Strong attention to detail, organised and flexible Ability to use own initiative and work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment. Main Duties: Actively live SuperValu brand-values i.e. Genuine, Passion for Food, Vibrant, Committed, Innovative and Imaginative Drive sales through KPI reports, financial reports, brand initiatives, customer initiatives and employee knowledge Ensure all staff reporting to you are competent in any duties required and are given adequate training relevant to their tasks Merchandise and present the department to the highest standard at all times Attend and engage in management meetings and bring learnings and builds back to the team Enhance product knowledge by gaining information from a range of sources and share ideas, suggestions, builds on existing procedures/processes with employees and management.
Team Manager
CORLANN - WEST POST OF PERMANENT FULL-TIME RESIDENTIAL TEAM MANAGER CLARIN SERVICES, CLARINBRIDGE CO. GALWAY JOB REF: 93897 Clarin Services provide day, residential and respite community-based services using a person-centered approach to meet the needs of adults with intellectual disabilities. The vision of the service is to support people with intellectual disabilities to achieve a full and valued life in their local community. Our aim is to provide a quality service that promotes the independence and potential of each individual we support at all stages of their lives. As our service numbers increase we are looking to expand our service Management Team. The Team Manager will have Person in Charge (PIC) responsibility for one Designated Centre. The Role: The Team Manager will provide leadership and direction for the teams, actively coordinating the teams to ensure the development of person-centred services. The Team Manager will work with and support the staff teams and be responsible for the overall operational management of the specified locations of the service. With Person in Charge responsibilities, the Team Manager will be responsible for ensuring that the service meets the regulations as laid out in the Health Act 2007. The successful candidates will work closely with the Service Coordinator/ Area Manager to ensure that services are delivered in an efficient and effective manner within the agreed budget, and will be proactive members of the Clarin Services management team. Reporting To/ Responsible To: Service Coordinator /Area Manager. Qualifications/Experience/Skills: Candidates must have: · A relevant 3rd level qualification in the Health Sector e.g. Nursing qualification and current Live Register Certificate from NMBI or alternatively a BA (Hons) in Applied Social Studies/Social Care with a minimum of 3 years postgraduate relevant experience in leadership and management. · An appropriate qualification in Health and Social Care Management is an essential requirement of the post. If the successful applicant does not hold such a qualification a commitment to obtaining the qualification prior to taking up the post will be required. · Person in charge experience for a minimum of 12 month is essential and 3 years experience of managing a large staff team. · Proven operational experience in the provision of Services for people with an Intellectual Disability is essential. · Experience in the management of mental health and high medical needs is an essential requirement of the post · Experience of working directly in a person-centred service supporting people with intellectual disabilities, complex health needs, and experience of supporting individuals with challenging behaviour is an essential requirement. · Practical working knowledge of, and experience of working within, the 2007 Health Act and HIQA regulations and Standards is highly desirable. · Candidates should be able to demonstrate a high degree of practical leadership, communication and team working skills. · The successful candidates must be flexible and dynamic individuals who can relate to people in a range of situations, as well as demonstrate an understanding of, and commitment to, the principles of public accountability as they apply in the health service. · Candidates must have a full clean Irish driving licence. · Fluency in verbal and written English is an essential requirement of this post. · Proficiency in computer skills and on-line data management systems are also essential. · Social Care Leader candidates must be registered with CORU or have their application submitted. Eligible applicants will be those who on the closing date for the competition: (i) Be registered, or be eligible for registration, on the Social Care Workers Register maintained by the Social Care Workers Registration Board at CORU. See list of recognised Social Care qualifications at: https://coru.ie/health-and-social-care-professionals/education/approved-qualifications/social-care-workers/ OR (ii) Hold a schedule 3 qualification ( see note 1 below*). See list of recognized Schedule 3 qualifications at: https://coru.ie/health-and-social-care-professionals/registration/registration-requirements/approved-qualifications/schedule-3-qualifications/schedule-3-qualifications.html OR (iii) Hold a comparable qualification recognised by Social Care Workers Registration Board at CORU. OR iv) Applicants who satisfy the conditions set out in Section 91 of the Health and Social Care Professionals Act 2005, (see note 2 below*), must submit proof of application for registration with the Social Care Workers Registration Board at CORU. The acceptable proof is correspondence from the Social Care Workers Registration Board at CORU confirming their application for registration as a Section 91 applicant was received by the 30th November 2025. Note 1* Schedule 3 Qualifications. This is a qualification listed in Schedule 3 of the Health and Social Care Professions Act 2005 for existing practitioners under section 91.Candidates who hold Schedule 3 qualifications can apply to register with CORU during the two year period after the register opens up to the 30th November 2025. Once the transitional period is over -30th November 2025, only qualifications approved by a Registration board will be considered. Note 2* Section 91 candidates are individuals who qualified before 30th Nov 2023 and have been engaged in the practice of the profession in the Republic of Ireland for a minimum of 2 years fulltime (or an aggregate of 2 years fulltime), between 30th November 2018 and 30th November 2023 are considered to be Section 91 applicants under the Health and Social Care Professionals Act 2005. Working Hours: For Clinical Nurse Manager 2 (CNM2) grade, a 75 hours fortnight applies as per HR Circular 018/2022. For Social Care Manager 2 (SCM2) grade, a 78 hours fortnight applies. This post will primarily be Monday to Friday 9.00am to 5.00pm. However, Weekends public holidays, sleepovers and night duty shifts may be required. An on-call commitment based on a 7-day rostered rotational basis is an essential requirement of the post. Annual Leave: Leave will be granted according to the agreed leave assigned to the grade of the successful candidates i.e. CNM2 or SCM2. Remuneration: Based on the salary scale attached to the grade of the successful candidates i.e. CNM2 or SCM2. Probation: A probationary period of nine months from the date of appointment applies to the posts. The employment may be terminated at any time during the probationary period should the employer find that the appointee is unsuitable to continue employment. The probation period may be extended at the Employer’s discretion. Tenure: The post permanent, full-time and pensionable. Informal enquiries to: Triona Kelly, Area Manager on 0871334154 Closing date for receipt of completed application forms /CV’s on-line is Tuesday 10th of March 2026 Interviews will take place on the 18th of March 2026 Corlann is an equal opportunities employer.
