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Business & Marketing Operations Manager Employer: MGT Foods Ireland Ltd Location: KFC Athlone MGT Foods Ireland Ltd is seeking to recruit a Business & Marketing Operations Manager for its KFC restaurant in Athlone. This is a full-time, permanent position, 39 hrs per week with an annual salary of €37,000. The successful candidate will be responsible for planning, coordinating and overseeing the business and marketing operations of the restaurant to ensure operational efficiency, commercial growth, increased sales performance and compliance with company standards. Key Responsibilities: Plan, coordinate and oversee the day-to-day business and operational activities of the restaurant to ensure operational efficiency and achievement of commercial objectives. Analyse KPIs, customer trends and sales data to identify opportunities to improve operational performance, customer satisfaction and profitability. Develop and implement local marketing initiatives, promotional campaigns and community engagement activities to increase customer traffic and revenue. Monitor the effectiveness of marketing campaigns through sales analysis, customer feedback and business performance reports. Manage departmental budgets and monitor financial performance to ensure business objectives and profitability targets are achieved. Prepare operational reports, business forecasts and performance analyses, making recommendations to improve efficiency and commercial performance. Monitor labour costs, purchasing activities, stock control and inventory management to maximise efficiency and minimise waste. Develop, review and maintain standard operating procedures to improve operational consistency, productivity and service quality. Support workforce planning, staff scheduling and resource allocation to ensure efficient business operations. Coordinate operational projects and assist with the implementation of new business initiatives, marketing campaigns and process improvements. Ensure compliance with HACCP requirements, food safety legislation, health and safety regulations and company policies. Lead, mentor and develop staff to achieve operational excellence, customer service standards and commercial objectives. Monitor competitor activity and local market trends and recommend strategies to strengthen the restaurant's market position. The successful candidate should have knowledge and/or experience of business operations, operational planning, marketing, business development, KPI and financial performance analysis, budgeting, cost control, procurement, inventory and workforce planning. Strong analytical, organisational, communication and problem-solving skills. Excellent computer skills and a high level of digital proficiency. Applicants should possess a degree in Business Management, Marketing, Operations Management, Strategic Management or a related discipline , or demonstrate equivalent relevant experience in business operations and commercial performance management. Please submit your CV to Linda Conway: linda.conway@mbccfoodsireland.com
Sales Manager
GET TO KNOW US Ireland’s premier destination for fashion and precision timepieces, from the tastemakers at Juvi Designs, DA:YT is the brainchild of expert jeweller Vincent Tynan. A lifelong obsession with horology led Vincent to step out from behind his work bench to bring you a carefully curated collection of watches from the most renowned and respected international brands. From fashion watches to the most durable performance watches, Vincent has created a constantly evolving collection to suit all tastes. KNOW THE ROLE Our Client, an established Irish retail company specialising in premium watches and jewellery, is seeking to recruit an experienced and dynamic Senior Retail Sales Manager to join their team. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading sales performance across multiple retail concessions, managing and developing store teams, driving commercial growth, overseeing operational excellence, and ensuring an exceptional customer experience. The successful candidate will work closely with senior leadership and retail management teams while maintaining high quality standards and customer satisfaction. This is a senior position with responsibility for a flagship watch concession DAYT, while also providing oversight of the wider jewellery retail operation JUVI. The successful candidate will lead and support the existing management team, drive business performance across both brands, and play a key role in shaping the future growth and success of the business. Key Responsibilities: KNOW HOW WE WORK Experience is our business: Our customer engagement sets the bar in service and experiential retail, giving our customers something to love every time. We Are More Than Shops: We create enjoyable places, to excite, where people socialise, discover, learn and are inspired, and where local communities are enriched. We are Curators: Our unique range of product and services are key to the sense of excitement that Brown Thomas Arnotts is renowned for, whether for a special day or every day, things that make our customer’s lives better. We Care for Our People: We believe a great customer experience starts with a great people experience. That is why we promote a culture where talent is nurtured and where creativity and learning are valued. We Succeed by Working Sustainably: We are community-focused and our aim is to cultivate retail environments that are conscious, considerate and commercial. Back Share Apply Now
Business & Marketing Operations Manager
Business & Marketing Operations Manager Employer: MGT Foods Ltd Location: KFC Carrickmines, Dublin 18 MGT Foods Ltd is seeking to recruit a Business & Marketing Operations Manager for its KFC restaurant in Carrickmines, Dublin 18. This is a full-time, permanent position, offering 39 hours per week with an annual salary of €37,000. The successful candidate will be responsible for planning, coordinating and overseeing the business and marketing operations of the restaurant to ensure operational efficiency, commercial growth, increased sales performance and compliance with company standards. Key Responsibilities • Plan, coordinate and oversee the day-to-day business and operational activities of the restaurant to ensure operational efficiency and achievement of commercial objectives. • Analyse KPIs, customer trends and sales data to identify opportunities to improve operational performance, customer satisfaction and profitability. • Develop and implement local marketing initiatives, promotional campaigns and community engagement activities to increase customer traffic and revenue. • Monitor the effectiveness of marketing campaigns through sales analysis, customer feedback and business performance reports. • Manage departmental budgets and monitor financial performance to ensure business objectives and profitability targets are achieved. • Prepare operational reports, business forecasts and performance analyses, making recommendations to improve efficiency and commercial performance. • Monitor labour costs, purchasing activities, stock control and inventory management to maximise efficiency and minimise waste. • Develop, review and maintain standard operating procedures to improve operational consistency, productivity and service quality. • Support workforce planning, staff scheduling and resource allocation to ensure efficient business operations. • Coordinate operational projects and assist with the implementation of new business initiatives, marketing campaigns and process improvements. • Ensure compliance with HACCP requirements, food safety legislation, health and safety regulations and company policies. • Lead, mentor and develop staff to achieve operational excellence, customer service standards and commercial objectives. • Monitor competitor activity and local market trends and recommend strategies to strengthen the restaurant's market position. Requirements Applicants should possess a degree in Business Management, Marketing, Operations Management, Strategic Management or a related discipline, or demonstrate equivalent relevant experience in business operations and commercial performance management. The successful candidate should demonstrate: • Experience in business operations, operational planning and performance management. • Experience in marketing, sales analysis, promotional campaigns or business development. • Strong analytical, organisational and leadership skills. • Experience in KPI analysis, budgeting, financial performance management, cost control and process improvement. • Knowledge of local marketing strategies, customer engagement and revenue growth initiatives. • Knowledge of procurement, inventory management, workforce planning and operational reporting. • Knowledge of HACCP, food safety, health and safety legislation and regulatory compliance. • Excellent communication, problem-solving and decision-making skills. • Excellent computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Microsoft Excel. • The ability to analyse business data and implement operational and marketing strategies in a fast-paced commercial environment. Please submit your CV to Linda Conway: linda.conway@mbccfoodsireland.com
HR Operations Manager
The Role: BnM is currently looking for a motivated and experienced HR Operations Manager to join our Enabling Services team in Newbridge. The successful candidate will lead the delivery of efficient, consistent, compliant, and best-in-class HR operational services across BnM, supporting the organisation's continued growth as a leading renewable energy company. The role is responsible for driving service excellence through the continuous enhancement of HR processes, policies,employee lifecycle administration, HR systems, data integrity, and service standards. It ensures that managers and employees receive a professional, responsive, customer-focused, and highquality HR service, while championing continuous improvement and operational effectiveness across the HR function. The main duties and responsibilities of the role will include the following:
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 • Construction of moulds • Construction of centres for arches • Construction of specialist type joinery • Construction of fittings • Setting out buildings • Site levelling Specialist 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 Personal 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 operations
Accounting Technician Apprentice
Ryan & Company is a Carrickmacross-based accountancy practice providing audit, accounts and tax services to owner-managed businesses, farmers and sole traders across Co. Monaghan. We are looking for a motivated individual to join our team as an Apprentice Accounting Technician through the ATI Apprenticeship Programme (QQI Level 6). The role is office-based and combines four days per week of hands-on practice experience with one day of college study at Monaghan Institute of Further Education. You will gain practical exposure across accounts preparation, VAT and tax returns, bookkeeping, and company secretarial matters from day one.
Maintenance Manager
Contract Type: Permanent, Full time. Salary: Competitive Salary in line with market rates and experience Dawn Meats is seeking an experienced Maintenance Manager to lead the Engineering and Maintenance function at our Kildare facility. This is a key leadership role responsible for driving equipment reliability, preventative maintenance programmes, engineering projects, team performance, and continuous improvement initiatives across the site. Responsibilities Key Responsibilities
Assistant River Moy Catchment Manager
Inland Fisheries Ireland have a vacancy for an Assistant River Moy Catchment Manager . The main function of this role is to support the River Moy Catchment Manager in the management of the state-owned fisheries in the Moy catchment, including the Moy Fishery, Cloongee Fishery and Ballvary Fishery. The job will include assisting in the overall planning, co-ordination and management of all fisheries development, habitat restoration and stock management activities in the Moy catchment. This will include the day-to-day supervision, motivation, planning and organising of employees, while enforcing the provisions of the Fisheries Acts, Water Pollution Acts, Water Framework Directive & others as where applicable. ABOUT US Inland Fisheries Ireland are the environmental agency responsible for protecting, managing and conserving Ireland's inland fisheries and sea angling resources. More information can be found by visiting our website . IFI'S VISION, MISSION & VALUES Vision To place the inland fisheries resource in the best sustainable position possible for the benefit of future generations . Mission To protect, manage and conserve Ireland’s inland fisheries and sea angling resources and to maximise their sustainability and natural biodiversity . Values REMUNERATION & BENEFITS The salary scale for the position is at the level of Assistant Inspector as applies in Inland Fisheries Ireland, it is a 15 point scale including 2 long service increments (LSI’s): Point 1 €39,299.38; Point 2 €40,543.56; Point 3 €41,601.40; Point 4 €42,473.12; Point 5 €43,693.07; Point 6 €44,928.06; Point 7 €46,160.74; Point 8 €47,398.05; Point 9 €48,636.51 ; Point 10 €49,880.77; Point 11 €51,127.39; Point 12 €52,324.47; Point 13 €53,545.77; Point 14 LSI 1 €54,998.78; Point 15 LSI 2 €56,491.68 (IFI AI Grade Pay scale as of 01/06/2026). An unsocial hour’s allowance (UHA) of up to €8,117.29 per annum (pro-rata), will be payable at either 50% or 100% relative to the number of unsocial hours worked. Candidates should note that salary will not be subject to negotiation and the rate of remuneration may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government pay policy. New entrants to the public sector will start on point 1 subject to Haddington Road Agreement and subsequent Government Agreements. TENURE This post is offered a Specified Purpose Contract until end of December 2027
Procurement Manager
What we offer Competitive salary (IPA Grade 3) Starting salary €69,375 per annum. Rising to €106,749 (14-point salary scale, the top 2 points are long service increments). Annual increase subject to satisfactory performance. Additional pay increases in line with national pay agreements. Prior public sector experience will be taken into consideration in determining starting salary. Holidays and Leave 29 days annual leave. Hybrid working – up to 2 days working from home subject to operational demands. The Institute currently has a flexible working hour attendance scheme in operation. Central location Based in Lansdowne Road, Dublin 4 beside dart station. Premises subject to relocation to central city-centre office in 2027/2028 (estimate). Pension Career-Average Defined Benefit Pension Scheme. Retirement benefits are mainly based on a percentage of your pensionable earnings throughout your public service career (Single Pension Scheme for Public Servants). Prior public sector employees (pre-2013) will be entered on to the IPA superannuation scheme. Staff Development Support for professional development programmes, including full fee remission for IPA academic and training programmes. Benefits Permanent contract. Employee supports including Employee Assistance Programme, Tax-free travel pass, Bike-to-work scheme. Social Committee. Social clubs and staff events (i.e. Book Club, Drawing Circle, Tag Rugby) Role Overview: Reporting to the IPA Head of Procurement, the role will support the IPA in the management and oversight of its procurement activities in line with organisational-level policies, public procurement legislation and required compliance standards. The role will be responsible for providing professional advice and direct support to the organisation, in the development and management of the IPA’s procurement competitions in line with the Board and ELT approved annual procurement plan, and emerging business requirements across a broad range of procurement categories. The role sits within the Office of the Deputy Director General / Company Secretary as part of the overall Governance team of the IPA. This role plays an important role in the promotion of procurement best practice within the IPA, and the achievement of the organisation’s procurement goals. Principal Duties Procurement Operations • Manage and deliver the full tender process for assigned projects and for IPA request for quote campaigns ensuring adherence to procurement policies, public procurement legislation and required compliance standards. • Manage and deliver procurement processes using the self-service central purchasing arrangements available through the Office of Government Procurement (OGP). • Provide professional advice to stakeholders and support on all steps of these processes to include: timelines, advertisement, drafting and development of procurement documentation, evaluation, contract award, communication of decisions, preparation of contracts, preparation of audit file and post-award contract management. • Advise stakeholders on specification development and the incorporation of relevant environmental, social and governance considerations as required. • Work with multiple stakeholder groups to deliver appropriate procurement solutions. • Work with external service providers as required for the successful delivery of the procurement function. • Fully utilise and operate e-Procurement tools and other IT systems. • Act as a point of contact for routine queries and provide practical support to colleagues as required. • Manage the process for extending contracts currently in place, in accordance with the procurement competition. Procurement Governance • Support the Head of Procurement and other members of the governance team to promote an awareness of procurement discipline across the IPA. • Support the Head of Procurement in the development and maintenance of appropriate systems of internal control. • Support the administration and maintenance of the contracts register ensuring that contract information is current and compliant with governance requirements. • Develop and maintain meaningful relationships across the IPA and with key external stakeholders to ensure the smooth operation of procurement activities. • Assist in the development and delivery of procurement reports, including spend analysis, contract status updates, compliance monitoring and KPI reporting. • Attend and contribute to meetings in support of service delivery activities and organisational objectives as required. • Provide support across service delivery activities and undertake additional duties as required. General • Deputise for the Head of Procurement as required and represent the department at meetings and events. • Support effective communication with IPA colleagues on procurement matters. • Any other duties that arise from time to time as directed by the Company Secretary or Head of Procurement or nominee. About the ideal candidate Qualifications • Minimum Level 6 Qualification in Procurement, Finance, Governance, Law or a related discipline - essential • Degree or equivalent expertise gained through experience- essential Knowledge • A demonstrated understanding of Public Procurement rules and Public Sector Governance as they apply to an organisation such as the IPA. • Knowledge of different procedure types, use of framework agreements and approach to lotting. • Knowledge of the eTenders platform, MS Office suite including SharePoint, financial management systems and other relevant IT systems. • Evidenced commitment to CPD to remain up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations and best practice and to apply this knowledge effectively in the role. • Knowledge of central purchasing arrangements available through the Office of Government Procurement (OGP). Experience • Minimum of four years’ experience in a procurement function role (essential) ideally in the Public Service (desirable) • Demonstrated experience of Public Service tender management across a broad range of procurement categories. • Experience of managing the full tender process across all stages of the procurement lifecycle, including use of the eTenders platform and drafting and delivering feedback to and engaging with tenderers. • Experience of drafting formal contracts. • Experience of engaging with the OGP. Skills • Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively with both internal stakeholders at all levels and external service providers and other stakeholders as appropriate. • Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with the ability to evaluate information, identify issues and develop practical, evidence-based solutions. • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written with particular emphasis on the written communications required in procurement competitions. • Strong, efficient and methodical work methods with the ability to prioritize workload to handle multiple procurement processes in line with pipeline activity and emerging business needs. • Excellent attention to detail to ensure accurate data management and that work is completed to a high standard. • Strong numeracy skills to gather, compile and analyse data for reporting requirements. • Strong IT literacy skills with proficiency in standard office software (i.e. MS Office including Outlook, Word, Excel and SharePoint), digital systems and the ability to quickly adapt to new technologies. Personal attributes • High level of integrity and professionalism. • Commitment to ongoing professional learning. • Flexibility in adapting to changing requirements. • Commitment to quality service delivery, continuous improvement and client focus. Health • Each candidate shall be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service.
M&E Manager
H&J Martin Ltd (part of the Lagan Specialist Contracting Group) is now recruiting an M&E Manager. Company: H&J Martin Fit Out Ltd Job Type: Full Time, Permanent Location: Rosemount House, Belfast Our Business H&J Martin Limited are a Fit Out and Facilities Management company operating throughout the UK and Ireland. As part of the Lagan Specialist Contracting Group our mission is to provide Construction, Fit Out and Facilities Management solutions in an environment where people feel safe, secure and valued. Role Overview The Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) Manager is responsible for providing support to H&J Martin Fit Out on projects, planning, coordinating and inspecting M&E Installations on projects across the UK & Ireland. This role ensures compliance with design, installation and safety standards, leading to high levels of customer satisfaction. The M&E Manager will coordinate with other departments and key sub-contractors to maintain operational excellence. *Please see the attached document for the full Job Description. The closing date for completed applications is Thursday 3rd September 2026 12noon. LAGAN SPECIALIST CONTRACTING GROUP ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER
