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Activity Coordinator required for Kiltipper Woods Care Centre, Kiltipper Road, Dublin 24. Kiltipper Woods Care Centre, a purpose-built centre established in 2004, is expanding our team and seeking an Activity Coordinator. Our multidisciplinary team provides a range of specialist care services including care of the older person, the younger person with a disability, people with Dementia/Alzheimer's and step-down care, convalescence, and rehabilitation care services. Kiltipper Woods Care Centre provides outpatient rehabilitation and wellness therapies through our physiotherapy and hydrotherapy clinic. Role Overview: In this role, you'll plan and deliver engaging daily activities that reflect residents' interests and promote well-being. You'll keep programmes and information up to date, encourage participation, and support residents. Key Responsibilities: Winner Clinical Team of the Year 2019 - Irish Healthcare Awards Winner Nursing Home/Residential Care Unit of the Year 2019 - Irish Healthcare Awards Kiltipper Woods Care Centre is an equal opportunities employer
HR Assistant
Kiltipper Woods Care Centre is a leading healthcare centre in South Dublin who are seeking to recruit a HR Assistant. The role is suitable for an individual who is seeking a career and an opportunity to work in a professional healthcare services environment. Our HR Assistant is the main point of contact for all staff of Kiltipper Woods Care Centre. The HR Assistant provides high quality HR and administration services to the staff in a supportive and confidential manner. Supporting the employee group with queries and ensuring a strong internal and external brand for the HR function. This role is responsible for supporting the HR Team and the wider management team on the operational and administrative elements of the HR Strategy. What are looking for someone who will:
General Operative 4 on 4 off shift - Kildare
At O'Brien Fine Foods is an Irish family business based in Timahoe, Co. Kildare. O ur Production Operatives play a vital role in producing the highquality food and best loved brand (Brady Family Ham) enjoyed by families across Ireland. This is a handson role in our modern production environment, where teamwork, pride in your work and doing the right thig really matter. We're offering a predictable 4dayson / 4daysoff shift pattern, giving you genuine worklife balance, regular time off and consistent hours - with no night shifts. You'll be fully trained, supported by experienced Team Leaders, and part of a closeknit team that looks out for one another. We have a structured development plan for our operations colleagues to support them to enhance their skills and their earning potential. Whether you're experienced in food production or looking to build a longterm career in manufacturing, this is a great opportunity to join a growing, stable business that invests in its people. In return for your commitment and attention to quality and safety, you'll benefit from a competitive rate structure, shift premiums, paid breaks, overtime opportunities, and the reassurance of steady, yearround work. If you enjoy practical work, take pride in producing quality products in a chilled food production environment, and want a role that offers structure, stability and opportunity to progress - we'd love to hear from you. You will also have access to our Employee Assistance Programme, Life assurance cover, colleague product shop, complementary monthly lunch, additional annual leave with service, recognition and service awards, Christmas Hamper and much more. Key Responsibilities - Carry out assigned production tasks in line with SOPs - Standard Operating Procedures. - Operate slicing and packaging equipment safely and efficiently. - Follow instructions from Team Leaders and Supervisors while taking ownership of tasks. - Identify and report safety, quality or performance issues promptly. - Work collaboratively as part of a production team. - Communicate effectively with colleagues and Team Leaders. - Support a positive team culture focused on safety and quality. - Operate machinery within a controlled High Care environment. - Manage equipment changeovers and data collection. - Maintain strict compliance with food safety and H&S standards in a fast-paced FMCG setting. Education & Qualifications - No formal qualifications required. - Full training is provided. Knowledge & Exp - Previous experience in FMCG or manufacturing is advantageous but not essential. - Awareness of food safety and hygiene standards is beneficial. Core Skills - Conversational English (required for Health & Safety). - Strong teamwork and communication skills. - High motivation and willingness to learn. - Attention to detail and quality focus. - Flexible and adaptable to business needs. Working Conditions: Chilled food production environment operating a four days on / four days off shift pattern. Shifts operate from 6:00am to 6:30pm Benefits: Physical requirements The work in some areas can be physically demanding & it will be necessary to stand for extended periods of time, lift heavy objects on a regular basis & do repetitive tasks. Job rotation, manual handling techniques and observing rest periods are of vast importance. Hours of Work: Each team will work four days on and four days off per week. Shift starts at 6:00am and ending at 6:30pm daily.
Offensive Security Specialist
Who we are is what we do. Deel is the all-in-one payroll and HR platform for global teams. Our vision is to unlock global opportunity for every person, team, and business. Built for the way the world works today, Deel combines HRIS, payroll, compliance, benefits, performance, and equipment management into one seamless platform. With AI-powered tools and a fully owned payroll infrastructure, Deel supports every worker type in 150+ countries—helping businesses scale smarter, faster, and more compliantly. Among the largest globally distributed companies in the world, our team of 7,000 spans more than 100 countries, speaks 74 languages, and brings a connected and dynamic culture that drives continuous learning and innovation for our customers. Why should you be part of our success story? As the fastest-growing Software as a Service (SaaS) company in history, Deel is transforming how global talent connects with world-class companies – breaking down borders that have traditionally limited both hiring and career opportunities. We're not just building software; we're creating the infrastructure for the future of work, enabling a more diverse and inclusive global economy. In 2024 alone, we paid $11.2 billion to workers in nearly 100 currencies and provided healthcare and benefits to workers in 109 countries—ensuring people get paid and protected, no matter where they are. Our momentum is reflected in our achievements and customer satisfaction: CNBC Disruptor 50, Forbes Cloud 100, Deloitte Fast 500, and repeated recognition on Y Combinator’s top companies list – all while maintaining a 4.83 average rating from 15,000 reviews across G2, Trustpilot, Captera, Apple and Google. Your experience at Deel will be a career accelerator. At the forefront of the global work revolution, you'll tackle complex challenges that impact millions of people's working lives. With our momentum—backed by a $17.3 billion valuation and $1 B in Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) in just over five years—you'll drive meaningful impact while building expertise that makes you a sought-after leader in the transformation of global work. About the Role: Deel is seeking a highly skilled Offensive Security Specialist with deep experience in web, mobile, network, infrastructure, and cloud penetration testing, as well as designing and executing end-to-end red and purple team engagements. In this role, you will craft and execute offensive security initiatives that continually challenge our defenses. This role isn't your typical penetration testing job - it's an opportunity to engage broadly and deeply, devise innovative attack emulations, work in close partnership with the blue team, engineering, and influence strategic security improvements across the organization. The primary focus of this position is on continuously testing the security of our products . These systems are high-value targets because they are rapidly evolving and present large, diverse attack surfaces. You will play a crucial role in securing our web and mobile applications by hunting vulnerabilities that emerge from the complex interactions between applications and the infrastructure that powers them. You'll have the chance to not only find vulnerabilities, but also actively drive their remediation, automate offensive techniques using cutting-edge technologies, and leverage your unique attacker perspective to shape our security strategy. Responsibilities: At Deel, we’re an equal-opportunity employer that values diversity and positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of race, religion, sex, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, pregnancy or maternity or other applicable legally protected characteristics. CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE
Sales Development Representative
Who we are is what we do. Deel is the all-in-one payroll and HR platform for global teams. Our vision is to unlock global opportunity for every person, team, and business. Built for the way the world works today, Deel combines HRIS, payroll, compliance, benefits, performance, and equipment management into one seamless platform. With AI-powered tools and a fully owned payroll infrastructure, Deel supports every worker type in 150+ countries—helping businesses scale smarter, faster, and more compliantly. Among the largest globally distributed companies in the world, our team of 7,000 spans more than 100 countries, speaks 74 languages, and brings a connected and dynamic culture that drives continuous learning and innovation for our customers. Why should you be part of our success story? As the fastest-growing Software as a Service (SaaS) company in history, Deel is transforming how global talent connects with world-class companies – breaking down borders that have traditionally limited both hiring and career opportunities. We're not just building software; we're creating the infrastructure for the future of work, enabling a more diverse and inclusive global economy. In 2024 alone, we paid $11.2 billion to workers in nearly 100 currencies and provided healthcare and benefits to workers in 109 countries—ensuring people get paid and protected, no matter where they are. Our momentum is reflected in our achievements and customer satisfaction: CNBC Disruptor 50, Forbes Cloud 100, Deloitte Fast 500, and repeated recognition on Y Combinator’s top companies list – all while maintaining a 4.83 average rating from 15,000 reviews across G2, Trustpilot, Captera, Apple and Google. Your experience at Deel will be a career accelerator. At the forefront of the global work revolution, you'll tackle complex challenges that impact millions of people's working lives. With our momentum—backed by a $17.3 billion valuation and $1 B in Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) in just over five years—you'll drive meaningful impact while building expertise that makes you a sought-after leader in the transformation of global work. Summary As our SDR you'll be playing a crucial role of breaking into new accounts and fostering relationships with multiple contacts within all levels of all of our target customer segments. You understand the impact that you'll create to the bottom line, playing one of the most vital roles in the company. The day-to-day role includes collaboration with the wider sales team, market research to identify new potential customers and leads, and qualification of these leads by learning about their approach to onboarding. Responsibilities At Deel, we’re an equal-opportunity employer that values diversity and positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of race, religion, sex, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, pregnancy or maternity or other applicable legally protected characteristics. CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE
Associate Business Operations Manager
Who we are is what we do. Deel is the all-in-one payroll and HR platform for global teams. Our vision is to unlock global opportunity for every person, team, and business. Built for the way the world works today, Deel combines HRIS, payroll, compliance, benefits, performance, and equipment management into one seamless platform. With AI-powered tools and a fully owned payroll infrastructure, Deel supports every worker type in 150+ countries—helping businesses scale smarter, faster, and more compliantly. Among the largest globally distributed companies in the world, our team of 7,000 spans more than 100 countries, speaks 74 languages, and brings a connected and dynamic culture that drives continuous learning and innovation for our customers. Why should you be part of our success story? As the fastest-growing Software as a Service (SaaS) company in history, Deel is transforming how global talent connects with world-class companies – breaking down borders that have traditionally limited both hiring and career opportunities. We're not just building software; we're creating the infrastructure for the future of work, enabling a more diverse and inclusive global economy. In 2024 alone, we paid $11.2 billion to workers in nearly 100 currencies and provided healthcare and benefits to workers in 109 countries—ensuring people get paid and protected, no matter where they are. Our momentum is reflected in our achievements and customer satisfaction: CNBC Disruptor 50, Forbes Cloud 100, Deloitte Fast 500, and repeated recognition on Y Combinator’s top companies list – all while maintaining a 4.83 average rating from 15,000 reviews across G2, Trustpilot, Captera, Apple and Google. Your experience at Deel will be a career accelerator. At the forefront of the global work revolution, you'll tackle complex challenges that impact millions of people's working lives. With our momentum—backed by a $17.3 billion valuation and $1 B in Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) in just over five years—you'll drive meaningful impact while building expertise that makes you a sought-after leader in the transformation of global work. Summary You are a passionate business builder at heart. You get energized by tackling complex, challenging, and often ambiguous problems and driving real impact across a business. At Deel, we are our own "Customer Zero." We manage 60,000 EOR employees and 60+ carriers through our own platform. You aren’t just running a program; you are scaling the infrastructure that powers the world’s most complex benefits ecosystem. You want ownership and rapid growth. You are not afraid to get your hands dirty to get projects implemented. You are a talented generalist, at home diving into data for insights and confident in project managing cross-functionally with senior stakeholders. Working with great people is a non-negotiable priority for you because you thrive in a highly collaborative and high-performance team. Key Benefits & Operations Responsibilities At Deel, we’re an equal-opportunity employer that values diversity and positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of race, religion, sex, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, pregnancy or maternity or other applicable legally protected characteristics. CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE
Benefits Manager
Who we are is what we do. Deel is the all-in-one payroll and HR platform for global teams. Our vision is to unlock global opportunity for every person, team, and business. Built for the way the world works today, Deel combines HRIS, payroll, compliance, benefits, performance, and equipment management into one seamless platform. With AI-powered tools and a fully owned payroll infrastructure, Deel supports every worker type in 150+ countries—helping businesses scale smarter, faster, and more compliantly. Among the largest globally distributed companies in the world, our team of 7,000 spans more than 100 countries, speaks 74 languages, and brings a connected and dynamic culture that drives continuous learning and innovation for our customers. Why should you be part of our success story? As the fastest-growing Software as a Service (SaaS) company in history, Deel is transforming how global talent connects with world-class companies – breaking down borders that have traditionally limited both hiring and career opportunities. We're not just building software; we're creating the infrastructure for the future of work, enabling a more diverse and inclusive global economy. In 2024 alone, we paid $11.2 billion to workers in nearly 100 currencies and provided healthcare and benefits to workers in 109 countries—ensuring people get paid and protected, no matter where they are. Our momentum is reflected in our achievements and customer satisfaction: CNBC Disruptor 50, Forbes Cloud 100, Deloitte Fast 500, and repeated recognition on Y Combinator’s top companies list – all while maintaining a 4.83 average rating from 15,000 reviews across G2, Trustpilot, Captera, Apple and Google. Your experience at Deel will be a career accelerator. At the forefront of the global work revolution, you'll tackle complex challenges that impact millions of people's working lives. With our momentum—backed by a $17.3 billion valuation and $1 B in Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) in just over five years—you'll drive meaningful impact while building expertise that makes you a sought-after leader in the transformation of global work. Summary The Benefits Manager will shape and scale our global benefits programs to support a diverse, distributed workforce. You’ll lead the design and launch of new benefits initiatives, manage renewals, build strong partnerships with vendors, and ensure operational excellence across all benefits-related processes. This role requires a strategic thinker who can operate at both the high level and in the details—balancing cross-functional collaboration, data-driven decision-making, and a passion for innovation in the future of work. You’ll also serve as a trusted advisor, supporting both internal stakeholders and clients in navigating complex benefits landscapes that align with Deel’s global mission. Responsibilities At Deel, we’re an equal-opportunity employer that values diversity and positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of race, religion, sex, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, pregnancy or maternity or other applicable legally protected characteristics. CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE
Payroll Associate
Who we are is what we do. Deel is the all-in-one payroll and HR platform for global teams. Our vision is to unlock global opportunity for every person, team, and business. Built for the way the world works today, Deel combines HRIS, payroll, compliance, benefits, performance, and equipment management into one seamless platform. With AI-powered tools and a fully owned payroll infrastructure, Deel supports every worker type in 150+ countries—helping businesses scale smarter, faster, and more compliantly. Among the largest globally distributed companies in the world, our team of 7,000 spans more than 100 countries, speaks 74 languages, and brings a connected and dynamic culture that drives continuous learning and innovation for our customers. Why should you be part of our success story? As the fastest-growing Software as a Service (SaaS) company in history, Deel is transforming how global talent connects with world-class companies – breaking down borders that have traditionally limited both hiring and career opportunities. We're not just building software; we're creating the infrastructure for the future of work, enabling a more diverse and inclusive global economy. In 2024 alone, we paid $11.2 billion to workers in nearly 100 currencies and provided healthcare and benefits to workers in 109 countries—ensuring people get paid and protected, no matter where they are. Our momentum is reflected in our achievements and customer satisfaction: CNBC Disruptor 50, Forbes Cloud 100, Deloitte Fast 500, and repeated recognition on Y Combinator’s top companies list – all while maintaining a 4.83 average rating from 15,000 reviews across G2, Trustpilot, Captera, Apple and Google. Your experience at Deel will be a career accelerator. At the forefront of the global work revolution, you'll tackle complex challenges that impact millions of people's working lives. With our momentum—backed by a $17.3 billion valuation and $1 B in Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) in just over five years—you'll drive meaningful impact while building expertise that makes you a sought-after leader in the transformation of global work. Summary The Payroll Associate at Deel will be responsible for supporting the global payroll function by assisting with the processing, administration, and reporting of payroll for Deel’s employees and contractors across multiple countries. You will assist in data entry, maintain payroll records, ensure compliance with local tax laws and regulations, and support other payroll-related tasks. This role will work closely with the Payroll team to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant payroll processing, while gaining exposure to Deel’s global operations and payroll systems. Responsibilities At Deel, we’re an equal-opportunity employer that values diversity and positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of race, religion, sex, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, pregnancy or maternity or other applicable legally protected characteristics. CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE
Sales Representative
Description Join a Legacy. Grow a Future. For almost 200 years, we have proudly supported Ireland’s builders, tradespeople, contractors, and homeowners with quality products, trusted advice, and dependable service. Our Longford branch is inviting you to shape our growth story for the next generation. We are seeking an experienced Sales Representative to represent us in the Longford region , develop business relationships, and help customers build their projects with confidence. What You’ll Do Build and maintain customer relationships across trade, construction, and domestic sectors Drive new business development and nurture existing accounts Prepare quotations, pricing proposals, and follow-up activities Collaborate with internal teams to ensure excellent service delivery Identify market trends, competitor insights, and growth opportunities Represent our brand at branch events, supplier promotions, and customer days What You Bring Experience in field sales, ideally in a builders merchant or construction environment A customer-first mindset and ability to plan, prospect, and convert opportunities Strong communication, negotiation, and follow-up capability Market or product knowledge in building materials an advantage Full clean driving licence What Makes Us Different - Your Benefits Here, you’re joining more than a job, you’re joining a company where people stay, grow, and belong. We offer: Career Growth & Professional Support · Training and development · Further education assistance · Professional memberships and certification · Internal promotions and career progression Personal & Lifestyle Benefits · Celebrating life events with baby gifts, new home gifts, marriage leave · Paid maternity and paternity leave · Retirement readiness support · Milestone recognition: 5-year service awards, bonus & leave increases Financial & Wellbeing Rewards · Company Vehicle, laptop & mobile phone · Contributory company pension · Death-in-service cover · Christmas bonus · Employee discounts · Employee social events Be part of what we build next.
Senior Library Assistant
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE The Ideal Candidate must be able to demonstrate that they have sufficient experience and a proven track record in the following: • Have knowledge of the structure and functions of the local government library service, of current issues, future trends and strategic direction of library services and an understanding of the role of the Senior Library Assistant in this context • Have a strong sense of commitment to delivering quality public services and be willing to take on a challenge • Be highly motivated and have excellent interpersonal and communications skills • Demonstrate the ability to supervise and motivate a team effectively and maintain productive working relationships within the organisation and with customers • Have effective budget management skills • Have experience of planning/prioritising to meet targets and delegating work appropriately • Have experience of problem solving/decision making • Demonstrate openness and a willingness to adopt new ways of working and involve others in change Desirable Requirements Kilkenny County Council can for any position they advertise, include Desirable Requirements. Desirable Requirements are those that would be beneficial to optimising job performance. Desirable Requirements can be used if necessary to reduce numbers called for interview. It is desirable that each candidate shall: • Possess a high level of ICT proficiency, digital and social media • Have an ability to supervise a team effectively to achieve a common goal, ensuring strong governance, ethics and standards are adhered to and maintained Applicants should satisfy themselves they are eligible under the required qualifications. Kilkenny County Council may not be in a position to investigate the eligibility of all candidates in advance of the interview/examination, and hence persons who are ineligible but nevertheless enter, may put themselves to unnecessary expense. JOB DESCRIPTION Kilkenny County Council Library Service operates in a dynamic and changing environment across its network of 8 branch libraries, one mobile library service, Library Administrative Headquarters including Local Studies. The library service is charged with delivering on the aims and objectives of the sector’s 5-year strategy, "The Library is the Place" (2023–2027) and the local library development plan The Kilkenny Library Development Plan 2025–2029 "Creating Vibrant and Sustainable Communities”. The Senior Library Assistant will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to meet the wide-ranging information, education, research and cultural needs of the citizens of Kilkenny. The role involves supporting managers and colleagues and working as part of a team in meeting work goals and objectives and delivering quality services to internal and external customers. The role requires that employees function in a flexible manner and work effectively together as a team to deliver required outcomes or outputs. JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The main duties and responsibilities of the librarian will be consistent with the provision of a modern 21st century public library service that is responsive to the changing requirements of customers of all ages and abilities. The duties will include but are not limited to: • Dealing proactively and professionally with customers across a range of platforms – electronic, phone and in person • Management of information systems and ICT systems • Supervision of staff attendance and performance management • Communicate and liaise effectively with colleagues, managers and customers in relation to operational matters for their work area • Networking and community engagement • Contributing to publicity and promotional activities • General branch management and development • Contributing to events programming – workshops/story times/lectures • Cash and budget management • Ensuring good governance in his/her area of responsibility in respect of health and safety, child protection, data protection, business continuity and other relevant matters, in accordance with Council policies • Maintenance and review of statistical and financial records • Support the library management team/line manager in the implementation of work programmes and initiatives in delivering national and local library strategies and as required by the Council’s objectives and operational plans • Any other duties that may be assigned as part of the overall functioning of the Library Department The above specification is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties involved and consequently, the post holder may be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post which may be assigned to him/her from time to time and to contribute to the development of the post while in office. PARTICULARS OF OFFICE TYPE OF POST To form a panel from which Permanent, Fixed Term, Specific Purpose and where applicable Acting-Up contract posts may be filled during the lifetime of the panel. SALARY The salary shall be fully inclusive and shall be as determined from time to time. The holder of the office shall pay to Kilkenny County Council any fees or other monies (other than inclusive salary) payable to and received by him/her by virtue of his/her office or in respect of services which he/she is required by or under any enactment to perform. In accordance with EL02/2011 persons who are not serving Local Authority employees must be placed on the minimum of the scale. Where a person being appointed is a serving Local Authority employee normal starting pay rules will apply. The rate of remuneration may be adjusted from time to time in line with government policy. The current salary scale for the position is €36,113 minimum of the scale to €55,460 maximum of the scale inclusive of LSI’s. 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 SUPERANNUATION CONTRIBUTION Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012 New members joining the public sector on or after 1st January 2013 will be required to join the Single Public Service Pension Scheme. It applies to all first-time entrants to the Public Service as well as former public servants returning to the public sector after a break of more than 26 weeks. Your contributions will be made up of 3% of your gross pensionable remuneration and 3.5% of your net pensionable remuneration (your gross pensionable remuneration less twice the value of the Contributory State Pension). Your normal retirement age under this scheme is the same age at which you can claim the Contributory State Pension. The minimum age for receipt of this pension is Age 66. There is a compulsory retirement age of 70 years. Persons who commenced in Public Service Employment after 6th April 1995 and prior to 1st January 2013 Persons who became pensionable employees after 6th April 1995 and prior to 1st January 2013, without a break in employment, will join the Local Government (Superannuation) (Consolidation) Scheme 1998. Contributions are payable at the rate of 1.5% of your basic salary, 3.5% of basic salary less twice the value of the Contributory State Pension and a further 1.5% is payable for spouse and children’s contributions. ‘Non-New Entrants’ have a minimum retirement age of 60 and a compulsory retirement age of 70. ‘New Entrants’ have a minimum retirement age of 65 with no compulsory retirement age. Persons who commenced in Public Service Employment before 6th April 1995 Their minimum retirement age is 60 and they have a compulsory retirement age of 70. Contributions are 5% of basic salary and 1.5% of basic salary towards Widow’s & Orphan’s or Spouse & Children’s Scheme. PENSION ABATEMENT If the appointee was previously employed in the Civil Service or in the Public Service please note that the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012 (Section 52) includes a provision which extends abatement of pension for all Civil and Public Servants who are re-employed where a Public Service Pension is in payment. This provision to apply abatement across the wider public service came into effect on 1 November 2012. This may have pension implications for any person appointed to this position that is currently in receipt of a Civil or Public Service pension or has a preserved Civil or Public Service pension which will come into payment during his/her employment in this position. Prior to appointment, successful applicants will be obliged to complete a declaration in relation to previous Public Service pensionable employment. PENSION ACCRUAL A 40-year limit on total service that can be counted towards pension where a person has been a member of more than one pre-existing public service pension scheme shall apply. PROBATION The following provisions shall apply: • There shall be a period after such appointments take effect during which such persons shall hold such office on probation • Such period shall be one year but the Chief Executive may at his/her discretion extend such period • Such persons shall cease to hold such employment at end of the period of probation unless during such period the Chief Executive has certified that the service of such persons is satisfactory PRE-EMPLOYMENT MEDICAL QUESTIONNAIRE / EXAMINATION For the purposes of satisfying the requirement as to health, it will be necessary for each successful applicant, before he/she is appointed, to respond to a medical questionnaire which is submitted to a qualified medical practitioner nominated by Kilkenny County Council. HOURS OF WORK The post is wholetime. The person appointed will be required to work a 35-hour week which equates to a 7-hour day. Five days over a six-day period at any time from Monday to Saturday, including evenings every week. The post entails a wide range of duties which require maximum flexibility, involving regular evening and weekend attendance where necessary. The person appointed may be required to work outside of normal hours on occasion. Hours may be subject to change as required. The holder of the office may be based in any of the branch libraries or in Library HQ and will be expected to travel to and work in other library service points as required. ANNUAL LEAVE Annual leave entitlement for this position is 30 days per annum in accordance with Department of Environment, Community & Local Government Circular LG(P) 07/2011. TRAVEL The holder of the post must hold a full driving licence for Class B vehicles free from endorsement or disqualification and shall drive a motor car in the course of their duties and for this purpose provide and maintain a car to the satisfaction of the Local Authority. It is Kilkenny County Council policy that all staff using their private cars for work purposes, regardless of the frequency should: • Indemnify Kilkenny County Council on their personal insurance policy • Note business class on their personal policy • Ensure that the vehicle is fit to be on the public road When applicable for specific roles, travelling and subsistence expenses necessarily incurred in the course of official duties will be refunded in accordance with appropriate rates. If during your employment your licence is revoked, even temporarily, or if you receive endorsements on your licence which may affect your duties, you are obliged to notify the Council immediately. LOCATION The holder of the office may be based in any of the branch libraries or in Library HQ and will be expected to travel to and work in other library service points as required. SAFETY, HEALTH & WELFARE The holder of the post shall comply with Kilkenny County Council’s Safety Management System and make proper use of all safety clothing and equipment. Failure to comply may result in disciplinary action. TRAINING It is a condition of employment that successful applicants will be required to participate in training programmes relevant to the skills necessary for the performance of the duties attaching to the post. POLICIES & PROCEDURES The post-holder will be expected to abide and adhere to the policies & procedures applicable to Kilkenny County Council. SELECTION PROCESS The selection process may include: • Submission of completed applications and required supporting documents • Eligibility and shortlisting of applicants on the basis of information submitted • A competency-based interview which may be conducted face to face or remotely • Panel formation STAGE – SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS Applicants should complete the Application Form online via the advert link or through the www.kilkennycoco.ie link. Applicants are required to submit their applications electronically, along with the required documentation. Applicants should retain a copy of their Application Form for their own personal reference. Once fully completed applications supported by the prescribed evidentiary proof of meeting minimum qualifications and eligibility requirements are submitted, this information cannot be amended. When completing the employment history section on the Application Form please ensure all periods of employment and unemployment are recorded and accounted for. The submission of photo identification is an essential requirement and can include one of the following forms of ID only: Passport, Drivers Licence, Public Service Card or Safe Pass. STAGE – ELIGIBILITY & SHORTLISTING OF APPLICATIONS Kilkenny County Council will conduct a preliminary verification of eligibility of applicants. This will comprise both the minimum requirements as outlined and the mandatory documentation specified for the competition. The decision of Kilkenny County Council as to the applicant meeting the eligibility criteria is final. Kilkenny County Council may decide, due to the number of applicants, to carry out a shortlisting procedure. This may involve a desktop analysis of applications and/or a shortlisting interview. Shortlisting may be based on eligibility criteria, qualifications, relevant experience, competencies and other relevant information submitted on the Application Form. Kilkenny County Council reserves its right to shortlist applicants in the manner it deems most appropriate.
