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The Role Maynooth University is committed to a strategy in which the primary University goals of excellent research and scholarship and outstanding education are interlinked and equally valued. We are seeking an applicant with outstanding administrative skills to join our staff as an Executive Assistant. The successful candidate will join the School administration team and will report to and work closely with the Administrative Officer and the Head of the School of Law & Criminology. In addition, the successful candidate must be willing and able to work well with others. The position involves a significant amount of interaction with students and with academic and administrative colleagues across the School and University, and with key stakeholders outside of Maynooth. This position offers an excellent opportunity for talented individuals to make a mark in a growing School. The position affords both the autonomy to develop skills and potential, and a friendly and co-operative working environment. This is a front of house role so is not conducive to working from home, although, on occasion, some flexibility will apply in this regard. Principal DutiesAdministrative and Other Duties The Executive Assistant will provide a comprehensive first point of contact service for the School of Law & Criminology. This will involve significant receptionist and clerical duties which include: Faculty and Research Institutes The Faculty of Social Sciences comprises the Departments of Adult and Community Education; Anthropology; Applied Social Studies; Design Innovation; Economics; Education; Geography; Sociology; the Froebel Department of Primary and Early Childhood Education; the School of Business; and the School of Law and Criminology. The role of the Faculty is to co-ordinate the academic activities of individual departments, to oversee the strategic development of departments and to support interdepartmental programmes. The University has also developed several interdisciplinary institutes to support excellent research and to build research capacity across disciplines, including the Maynooth University Social Sciences Institute (MUSSI) and the Assisted Living and Learning (ALL) Institute. The School The School of Law and Criminology has 66 permanent staff. It offers undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, based on its research strengths in Law and Criminology, in a vibrant learning environment. The School is one of the newest academic units within the University and is amongst the largest common law academic units in the European Union. It offers a number of popular undergraduate and postgraduate degree programmes, educating over 2,500 students. The School places a very strong emphasis on research and is home to two European Research Council (ERC) awardees. Five research centres anchor the School’s approach to research: the Centre for Criminology, the Centre for European Law, the Centre for International Justice, the Centre for Legal History, and the Centre for Technology Law and Policy. Staff members regularly publish in leading international academic journals and with leading international publishing houses. The School has particular research strengths in the areas of international justice and human rights, law and technology, environmental law, European Union Law and policy, intellectual property law, health law, global business perspectives, criminology and criminal justice, and comparative legal theory. In addition, our programmes highlight the practical application of legal study and underline the importance of legal skills, such as negotiation and advocacy. Tenure This is a full-time, permanent post, at the grade of Executive Assistant. Salary Executive Assistant (2025): €32,030 – €48,430 per annum (13 points). Appointments will be made in accordance with public sector pay provisions. Hours of Work A 35-hour working week is in operation in respect of full-time positions (pro-rated for part-time positions). This can be reviewed or adjusted from time to time through national agreements. Location The place of work is the campus of Maynooth University, Maynooth, Co. Kildare.
Maintenance Technician
Your Recipe For a Rewarding Career Starts Here! Why Dawn Farms? We can offer an excellent opportunity to be part of a world-class team offering permanent, full-time positions with set hours and plenty of opportunity for further training, development and career opportunities should you wish to progress further. Our culture is one of inclusiveness and diversity with a constant drive and focus for continuous improvement throughout our business. Our production plants are located in Naas, Co Kildare with easy access via public transport. Job Purpose On a day to day basis, the Maintenance Technician is responsible for the executing, monitoring and recording of the maintenance breakdowns and breakdown follow ups. You will also be responsible for delivering a high-quality maintenance service to the production departments. As a maintenance technician you must ensure that maintenance works are carried out efficiently, effectively, safely and in line with the maintenance strategy. Shift: Days & Nights (rotation with consecutive days off in between) Hourly rate: €27.95 per hour, with additional shift premiums of up to 30% depending on hours worked. Key Duties and Responsibilities
Senior Maintenance Technician
Your recipe for a rewarding career starts here! Why Dawn Farms? We can offer an excellent opportunity to be part of a world-class team, equipping our teams with the knowledge and the necessary skills to achieve their full potential. Innovation is a key ingredient of our success in protecting our market position and keeping our competitive edge. To be truly innovative, we invest in recruiting and developing a highly skilled, ambitious and talented team. Job Purpose Dawn Farms is currently seeking for a Senior Maintenance Technician to join our Maintenance Department to be based in our facilties in Naas, Co. Kildare . The Senior Maintenance Technician to lead their team by example and supports company policy and procedures as to create a well-co-ordinated and efficient working environment for all. The role of Senior Maintenance Technician is also to support the Maintenance Manager, Supervisors and Maintenance Team in the following areas:
Duty Manager
Main purpose of the role: Ensure the store operates efficiently and effectively and provide our customers with the very best customer service and fresh food offering at all times in a clean, safe environment. To deliver on key store targets (sales and profitability) through effective management of people and operations. The ideal candidate will have/be:
Clerical Officer
Salary Scale New Entrants Rate from 01/02/2026 – Grade III: €31,619, €33,368, €33,799, €34,674, €35,950, €37,230, €38,511, €39,439, €40,492, €41,711, €42,578, €43,789, €45,008, €47,298, €48,925, €47,298, €47,298, €47,298, €48,925* Hours per week: 35 hours per week Annual Leave: 22 days per annum Requirements and Eligibility for the Post Candidates must:
Customer Experience Champion
Responsibilities: This is a permanent role based in Maynooth (Onsite).
Payroll Administrator
Dawn Meats Group is one of Europe's leading beef and lamb processing companies with locations across Ireland, UK, France and continental Europe employing over 8,000 employees We are currently seeking to recruit a Payroll administrator to join the team at our site in Kildare Town. Responsibilities The successful candidate will be responsible for:
General Operative
Your Recipe For a Rewarding Career Starts Here! Why Dawn Farms? We can offer an excellent opportunity to be part of a world-class team offering permanent, full-time positions with set hours and plenty of opportunity for further training, development and career opportunities should you wish to progress further. Our culture is one of inclusiveness and diversity with a constant drive and focus for continuous improvement throughout our business. Our production plants are located in Naas, Co Kildare with easy access via public transport. About Us Dawn Farms is the largest dedicated supplier of cooked meat and plant-based ingredients and fermented products outside of the US supplying world leading brands across more than 44 markets from our two state of the art plant facilities based in Naas. We also have manufacturing facilities in the UK and Germany. Dawn Farms is one of the largest employers in Naas, Co Kildare with a strong culture of diversity and inclusion. Job Purpose Dawn Farms is currently seeking for General Operatives to join our Production Teams. You will play an integral part of the team in ensuring the highest level of hygiene, food safety and health and safety standards are met. Positions: Full-Time Location: Naas, Co. Kildare. Salary: €14.15 - €18.39 per hour (overtime opportunities available) Role Responsibilities & Duties
NAAS-- - Senior Physiotherapist Neurology
Senior Physiotherapist Neurology Naas General Hospital. There is currently one 1.0 WTE permanent position: Senior Physiotherapist, Neurology located in Physiotherapy Department, Naas General Hospital, Naas, Co Kildare. A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign for Senior Physiotherapist Neurology from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration may be filled Informal Enquiries Ms Emma McGrane Email: Emma.mcgrane@hse.ie Tel: 045 849507 HR Point of Contact DML is committed to providing information and services which are accessible to all, if you require accessibility assistance throughout any stage of the recruitment process, please contact: Olivia Girvin HR Recruitment Officer HSE Dublin and Midlands Email: Olivia.Girvin@hse.ie Tel: 087 957 4869 Purpose of the Post Key Role · In conjunction with other team members the senior physiotherapist will lead, coordinate and deliver a high quality physiotherapy service for neurology outpatients and acute wards (as service demands require) in accordance with the mission, values and strategic plan of the Organisation. Provide specialist assessment, diagnosis, treatment and discharge from the service with appropriate self-management and signposting. Eligibility Criteria 1. Statutory Registration, Professional Qualifications, Experience, etc (a) Candidates for appointment must: (i) Be registered, or be eligible for registration, on the Physiotherapists Register maintained by the Physiotherapists Registration Board at CORU. See attached link for current approved physiotherapy qualifications https://coru.ie/health-and-social-care-professionals/education/approved-qualifications/physiotherapists/physiotherapists-approved-qualifications.html AND (ii) Have three years full time (or an aggregate of three years full time) post qualification clinical experience. AND (iii) Have the requisite knowledge and ability (including a high standard of suitability and professional ability) for the proper discharge of the duties of the office. AND (iv) Provide proof of Statutory Registration on the Physiotherapists Register maintained by the Physiotherapists Registration Board at CORU before a contract of employment can be issued. 2. Annual registration (i) On appointment, practitioners must maintain annual registration on Physiotherapists Register maintained by the Physiotherapists Registration Board at CORU AND (ii) Practitioners must confirm annual registration with CORU to the HSE by way of the annual Patient Safety Assurance Certificate (PSAC). 3. Health A candidate for and any person holding the office must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to the office and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. 4. Character Each candidate for and any person holding the office must be of good character. Note 1*: Section 91 candidates are individuals who qualified before 30 September 2016 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 September 2011 and 30th September 2016 are considered to be Section 91 applicants under the Health and Social Care Professionals Act 2005.
Administrative Officer
The Role Maynooth University is committed to a strategy in which the primary University goals of excellent research and scholarship and outstanding education are interlinked and equally valued. Maynooth University has a vision to be a university of excellence, opportunity and impact. We have a focus on academic and professional excellence in both teaching and research. We aim to provide life-changing opportunities for all who can benefit, irrespective of background, and to have a positive impact on society through educating our students, through our creative pursuits and by building sustainable communities. The Vice President Academic and Registrar is responsible for the academic affairs of the University, for the development and management of the academic programmes offered by the University, and for oversight of a wide range of functions across the institution. The Registrar’s Office manages an evolving range of functions, deals with a variety of external agencies, and with staff and students across the University. We are seeking an Administrative Officer to provide high-level strategic, administrative and operational support to the Vice President Academic and Registrar, ensuring the effective planning, execution, monitoring and completion of key institutional projects and initiatives. This role will also require engagement with other Offices in the University relevant to our academic mission, facilitating communication, driving progress and supporting evidence-based decision-making. The ideal candidate will be proactive, detail-oriented and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced academic environment. Principal Duties Post Ref: 039823 This will include: • Support the Vice President in planning, coordinating and delivering strategic projects across the University. • Delivery of projects within the scope of the Office of the Registrar, which may include completion of small projects independently, coordinating larger activities, or project management. • Conduct research, gather data and prepare briefing papers, presentations and reports suitable for the University Executive, internal stakeholders and external statutory agencies. • Manage, collate and report on key performance indicators on the academic operations of the University, including the generation of key statistics. • Support the operation and oversight of University-level processes within the remit of the Office of the Registrar. • Develop and build relationships with key offices across the University, including Faculties, Research, Teaching & Learning, Academic Administration and Admissions. The Ideal Candidate Will Have Essential • An undergraduate degree. • A minimum of 5 years’ experience in an administrative role. • Familiarity with the structures and procedures of a university. • Excellent IT skills, particularly with Word and Excel. • Demonstrated ability to extract, interpret and present insights from complex datasets. Managing Change • Experience in project management and a proven ability to drive and manage change in a large, complex, multi-faceted organisation. • Ability to secure buy-in to change among a wide range of stakeholders across the institution. • A track record of sustained ability to develop productive relationships at a senior level across the University and externally. • Ability to anticipate issues and implement plans to prevent potential problems. Communication and Interpersonal • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate appropriately with internal and external stakeholders. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a high degree of accuracy in content and presentation. • Ability to work collegially, work effectively across units and share skills to enhance service. • Demonstrated capacity for professional discretion. Organisational and Administrative • Ability to work independently and without close direction. • Proven organisational and administrative skills. • Effective approach to task management and project delivery. • Demonstrated operational resilience, evidenced by the ability to identify opportunities and challenges and respond in a flexible and responsive way. Salary Administrative Officer I (2025): €59,220 – €84,494 p.a. (9 points). Appointments will be made in accordance with public sector pay provisions. Hours of Work A 35-hour working week is in operation in respect of full-time positions (pro-rated for part-time positions). This may be reviewed or adjusted from time to time through national agreements.
