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C&D Foods and its affiliates are one of the largest pet food manufacturers in Europe, offering specially-formulated cat and dog food for the private label market. Founded in 1969, C&D Foods and its affiliates have grown to become one of the industry’s leading pet food producers with eight manufacturing sites across Europe supplying quality products to customers around the world. We provide a one-stop-shop for all our customer’s wet and dry pet food needs, from large-scale, low-cost highly-automated facilities to multi-purpose, smaller volume flexible sites. Through our dedicated Nutrition & Research Centre and focus on continuous improvement, we’ve developed a reputation for innovation, collaboration, quality and market expertise. As part of C&D's digital evolution and standardisation programme, we are looking for an experienced IT project manager to deliver the European rollout of our Time and Attendance software, Clockwise from Softworks. This is an exciting opportunity that will lead to meaningful change and optimisations across many T&A related business processes. This is a high profile role and the successful candidate will have the opportunity to develop and build cross functional relationships while gaining significant business exposure during the rollout. This role will report to the Head of IT and will work with project stakeholders across all sites. They will also coordinate their work with the ABP IT Programme Manager. As a Group IT Project Manager (Fixed Term Contract) you will manage the European rollout of our Time and Attendance software alongside the delivery of many of our business transformation and modernisation projects. You will use your business knowledge and understanding to ensure projects are managed and delivered to the expectations of all stakeholders. You will be a champion of quality project management practices and measure project progress using qualitative and quantitative tools, structures and metrics. You will adopt, improve and be accountable for governance and process and you will work closely with the IT management team to coach and elevate the skills of the IT team to those standards. You will build relationships and work collaboratively to ensure successful outcomes, both internally with our IT and business teams as well as externally with our partners, suppliers and customers. Our objective as a team is to develop and sustain the quality and consistency of the delivery of projects across our division. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Staff Officer
JOB INFORMATION/REQUIREMENTS PLEASE NOTE: • FAILURE TO UPLOAD ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS I.E. QUALIFICATIONS, I.D. ETC., AT SUBMISSION STAGE WILL AUTOMATICALLY RESULT IN AN INVALID APPLICATION. • APPLICANTS SHOULD SATISFY THEMSELVES THAT THEIR EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS MEET THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS POSITION. • APPLICANTS WITH NON-IRISH QUALIFICATIONS CAN AVAIL OF THE ON-LINE RECOGNITION OF FOREIGN QUALIFICATIONS SERVICE PROVIDED BY QUALITY AND QUALIFICATIONS IRELAND (QQI) AND MUST SUBMIT PROOF OF SAME WITH THEIR APPLICATIONS. • FAILURE TO FULLY COMPLETE EACH QUESTION ON THE APPLICATION FORM MAY DEEM YOUR APPLICATION INVALID (ANSWERS WHICH REDIRECT TO OTHER RESPONSES ARE NOT PERMITTED). PANEL INFORMATION & ELIGIBILITY Panel Formation Recruitment to Clerical Administrative Grades IV to Grade VII are allocated on the following basis: Panel A. 50% Confined to employees of the Local Authority Sector Panel B. 30% Open Panel C. 20% Confined to employees of Kilkenny County Council 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). See eligibility requirements below. Panel B: (Open Competition) will comprise of all successful applicants in order of merit and may include candidates serving in a Local Authority, Regional Assembly and external candidates. See eligibility requirements below. Panel C: (Confined to Kilkenny County Council) will comprise of successful applicants, in order of merit, from within Kilkenny County Council only. See eligibility requirements below. MINIMUM ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS – PANEL A Character Each candidate shall be of good character. 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. Education, Training, Experience etc. Be a serving employee in a local authority or a regional assembly and have at least two years’ satisfactory experience in a post of Clerical Officer or analogous post. MINIMUM ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS – PANEL B Character Each candidate shall be of good character. 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. Education, Training, Experience etc. Each candidate must, on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms: (i) (a) Have obtained at least Grade D (or a Pass), in Higher or Ordinary Level, in five subjects (or four subjects 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 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 Organisation or Economics), or (ii) Have obtained a comparable standard in an equivalent examination, or (iii) Hold a third level qualification of at least degree standard. Please note in relation to point (ii) above, an example of a comparable standard in an equivalent examination refers to the national state exams of another country, for example the A levels in the UK. MINIMUM ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS – PANEL C Character Each candidate shall be of good character. 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. Education, Training, Experience etc. Be a serving employee of Kilkenny City Council and have at least two years’ satisfactory experience in a post of Clerical Officer or analogous post. 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 have: • Knowledge and understanding of the structure and functions of local government. • Knowledge of current local government issues. • Understanding of the role of a Staff Officer. • Relevant administrative experience. • Experience of supervising staff. • Experience of working as part of a team. • Experience of preparing reports and correspondence. • Strong resource management skills. • Knowledge and experience of operating ICT systems. 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 ROLE Kilkenny County Council invites applications from suitably qualified persons, who wish to be considered for inclusion on a panel, from which relevant vacancies for the post of Staff Officer may be filled. The Staff Officer is a supervisory position within the Council and is assigned responsibility for the administration and management of a work area, section or team. The Staff Officer works as part of a team, assisting with the implementation of work programmes to achieve goals and standards set out in Departmental and Team Plans. The post holder has a supervisory role in the day-to-day operations of a work area or as a team leader. The Staff Officer is expected to carry out their duties in a manner that enhances public trust and confidence and ensures impartial decision making. JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES DUTIES OF THE ROLE SHALL INCLUDE: The duties may include but are not limited to the following and 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. • To be responsible for the supervision of a work area or section within the Council, including supervision of a team. • To support the line manager to ensure section or department work programmes are implemented to deliver on the Council’s operational plan, including supervising the work of the team. • To develop and maintain productive working relationships. • To provide information and assistance relating to their area of work as required. • To compile, prepare and present reports, presentations and correspondence as necessary. • To represent their section or department on committees or at meetings and give progress reports as required. • To provide support and assistance in the delivery of projects as required. • To be involved in the day-to-day management of resources within their section or team. • To identify opportunities for improvements in service delivery within their section or team. • To support and implement change management initiatives within their section or team. • To supervise employees in supporting roles, including assigning tasks and duties, scheduling and prioritising work and monitoring and reporting on progress. • To provide support to team members and employees, handling day-to-day issues, ensuring compliance with all council policies and procedures. • To participate in corporate activities and responsibilities appropriate to the grade. • To be in compliance with Health and Safety legislative requirements, policies and procedures and safe systems of work. • To deputise for the line manager or equivalent as required. • To undertake any other duties of a similar level and responsibility, as may be required, or assigned, from time to time. PARTICULARS OF OFFICE 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 €52,239 minimum of the scale to €62,484 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.
Sustainability Development Officer
Job Purpose: To support the College’s sustainability commitments by working collaboratively with the Estates and Projects teams to coordinate the implementation of sustainability action plans and policies. The role provides operational, analytical, and coordination support to enable the achievement of sustainability targets within the College Development Plan. This includes contributing to the development of carbon reduction, climate action, and net‑zero plans under the direction of the Estates Manager; providing guidance, data analysis, and progress reporting; supporting engagement and awareness activities; and assisting with the delivery of sustainability projects. The postholder also contributes to statutory, regulatory, and ESG reporting, ensuring compliance with legislation, sectoral standards, and audit requirements. Location: Our campuses are located in Dungannon, Cookstown, Omagh, and Enniskillen. The location of the post holder will be agreed with the successful candidate. Due to the nature of work within the College, travel to all campus sites may be required. Main Duties and Responsibilities: Support the delivery of the College Strategic Plans, Sustainability Strategy, and UN Sustainable Development Goals. Provide data, analysis, and progress updates to support the achievement of sustainability commitments set out in the College Development Plan. Review and implement sustainability action plans and policies and contribute to the development and review of carbon reduction, climate action, and net‑zero plans. Provide practical advice and guidance to staff on sustainability practices, emerging trends, and compliance requirements. Deliver engagement activities, workshops, events, and campaigns for staff and students to promote awareness, participation, and behavioural change, including supporting the promotion and rollout of Carbon Literacy training. Develop and share educational materials, guidance, and communications that build sustainability knowledge and culture across the College. Liaise with internal and external stakeholders, including regulatory bodies, suppliers, partners, and sectoral networks, to support sustainability delivery and compliance. Coordinate and monitor sustainability projects by scheduling tasks, tracking progress, risks, and outputs, and ensuring timely delivery. Support the delivery of operational initiatives relating to energy efficiency, waste management, water conservation, biodiversity, and circular‑economy practices. Contribute to climate adaptation and resilience projects, including assessing operational climate‑related risks. Identify and pursue sustainability‑related funding opportunities, awards, and accreditations, preparing and submitting compliant applications. Ensure funded sustainability projects meet all reporting, documentation, audit, and compliance obligations. Gather information and evidence for audits, accreditations, assurance reviews, and annual reporting cycles. Support internal assurance activities by preparing compliance documentation and contributing to risk assessment processes. Monitor compliance with environmental legislation, statutory reporting requirements, and sectoral standards. Maintain and operate systems and tools for collecting, tracking, and reporting sustainability performance data. Collect, analyse, validate, and report sustainability data for statutory, sectoral, regulatory, and ESG disclosures. Support carbon accounting activities, including Scope 1, Scope 2, and relevant Scope 3 emissions calculations. Provide operational insights and analysis to support decision‑making within the Estates team. Benchmark sustainability performance using recognised frameworks and reporting platforms. Carry out sustainability audits, inspections, and operational checks, preparing follow‑up actions and confirming compliance with legislation, policies, standards, and audit recommendations. Support sustainable procurement initiatives by assisting with supplier assessments and the application of environmental criteria to procurement processes. General Duties:
Head Of Community
The Head of Community will provide dynamic and innovative leadership to drive the strategic direction and delivery of Community Services. Working in line with the Council’s Corporate Plan, the postholder will shape and implement service strategies, advise senior leaders on policy and service development, and lead a diverse portfolio that includes community development, externally funded programmes, and community facilities. This is a pivotal role responsible for delivering high‑performing, customer‑focused services; fostering strong internal and external partnerships; ensuring effective governance and resource management; and championing continuous improvement. The Head of Community will also play an active corporate leadership role—contributing to organisational development, community planning, and cross‑departmental initiatives that support the Council’s strategic objectives. Please Note: • Assessment Centre will be held week commencing 13 April 2026 and Interviews will be held on 1 May 2026. • This is a permanent, full-time post, working 36 hours per week. • The working hours are Monday to Thursday 9.00am to 5.00pm and Friday 9.00 am to 4.30 pm. • A reserve list may be kept from this recruitment exercise. • This role is primarily based at the Signal Centre, Bangor, with the requirement to work across other Council buildings as needed. The postholder will also have the opportunity to work agilely, in line with Council policy and service needs. • All correspondence in relation to the job vacancy will be completed by email and phone. Therefore, it is important that applicants ensure a valid e-mail address and mobile number are provided and entered accurately when filling out the application form. • Applicants should ensure they check their emails including junk folders regularly. Benefits Employees have access to a wide range of benefits at Ards and North Down Borough Council. In addition to a competitive salary, the Council supports all staff in their career aspirations through learning and development opportunities. Current key benefits include: • 35 days of annual leave (including bank/public holidays), rising to 38 days after five years of service, and 41 days after 10 years of service. • Northern Ireland Local Government Pension Scheme (Council contributes 19% of salary). • Health benefits: Westfield Healthcare Scheme; Leisure Centre Membership; Cycle to Work Scheme. • Flexi time / Time Off in Lieu (TOIL). • Education / qualifications support after qualifying period. • Plus much more …
Risk and Compliance Manager
The Role The Irish Prison Service seeks to appoint a Risk & Compliance Manager to support and manage its risk management and compliance frameworks and related risk and compliance activities at tactical and operational levels. This post will act as a key support to the Directors Leadership Team of the Irish Prison Service and the Governors of all Prisons and Support Units. Functionally, the post holder will work in the Corporate Services Directorate, reporting to a Principal Officer (Head of Risk, Assurance and Compliance) within that directorate. Key responsibilities of this function will include service-wide implementation and ongoing administration of the Irish Prison Service’s risk and compliance processes, roll-out and maintenance of risk tools, processes and procedures, and monitoring of the Irish Prison Service’s key compliance obligations from a risk management perspective. While responsibility for the execution of compliance and risk resides with each of the directorate divisions, Prisons and Support Units (which are also responsible for managing their key risks), the Irish Prison Service requires support and co-ordination of these areas to give assurance to the Directors Leadership Team, Director General, and the Department of Justice, Home Affairs and Migration that these activities are operating as designed and effective. The Risk & Compliance Manager has responsibility for all aspects of the following tasks and for such other tasks as may be assigned from time to time in line with the business requirements: Risk Management: • Responsible for the ongoing development and day-to-day management of the Irish Prison Service Risk Management Policy and Procedures. • Support senior management in the development, articulation and ongoing review of risk management strategies, including risk appetite and risk prioritisation, in line with organisational objectives and public sector guidance. • Support risk identification, assessment, escalation, review and reporting of risks across the estate. • Ensure consistency, clarity, and robustness of risk descriptions, controls and actions. • Manage the development and implementation of risk management tools, including risk registers maintained at Corporate, Directorate, Prison and Support Unit levels. • Provide risk management training and support, and promote awareness of good risk management principles and practices to staff throughout the organisation. • Strengthen risk-related engagement mechanisms by providing guidance and assistance to risk owners in every area, in understanding, monitoring and continuously managing risk. • Advise on risk-related issues as they arise. • Communicate specific risks and thematic issues to senior management. • Develop, refine and report key risk indicators and management information systems to provide regular risk updates on progress in the implementation of the Risk Management Policy to senior management, the Audit Committee, and other fora. • Oversee the implementation of audit recommendations. • Implement a system of central identification of risks associated with key compliance requirements across the Irish Prison Service, to ensure that such requirements are consistently captured, ownership established, and controls and assurance requirements identified. • Collate and produce risk reporting for senior management, including information published in Annual Reports. • By keeping abreast of external developments, and with a “best in class” mindset, ensure at all times that Irish Prison Service risk management systems and practices exceed or (at a minimum) align with recognised public sector good practice models and relevant industry norms. • Lead and support internal risk reviews based on both specific incidents and thematic areas in collaboration with relevant functional staff, particularly with a view to identifying key learnings. • Support the integration of business continuity and operational resilience considerations within the risk management framework, including the identification, escalation and reporting of resilience-related risks in line with recognised public sector good practice. Compliance: • Support the management of and compliance with governance obligations of the Irish Prison Service, including legislative and regulatory requirements. • Map existing corporate and local compliance systems and practices across Directorates, Prisons and Support Units. • Work closely and constructively with operational managers to identify compliance issues, including potential system gaps and overlaps in existing compliance arrangements. • Design and support the implementation of compliance processes that provide effective second-line assurance to senior management on the completeness and effectiveness of internal controls. • Rollout and embed effective compliance processes, tools, methods, best practices, and training programmes. • Work closely with relevant regulatory bodies to determine compliance issues and take measures to resolve these in a proactive manner. • Produce compliance reports for the Annual Report and governance fora. • Provide oversight on the Irish Prison Service’s compliance activities. General: • Supervise risk and compliance staff, including the coaching and mentoring of team members, and optimise team performance. • Prepare annual business plans, policies and reports. • Work collaboratively with Internal Audit and relevant oversight interfaces. • Operate to high standards of professional judgement, confidentiality and independence. • Ensure outputs are well-documented, transferable and capable of being embedded within the Irish Prison Service. • Undertake other duties as delegated. The above 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. Entry Requirements Essential Requirements Candidates must demonstrate significant professional experience (at least five years) at a level appropriate to the Assistant Principal Officer grade in one or more of the following areas: • Enterprise risk management • Internal or external audit • Regulatory compliance • Governance • Assurance functions This experience must clearly demonstrate: • Responsibility for the development, maintenance or quality assurance of organisational risk management and/or compliance systems, including the operation and review of risk registers and associated controls. • Experience conducting structured reviews (such as audits, compliance reviews, risk reviews or investigations), including the analysis of evidence, identification of systemic issues, and preparation of clear, well-reasoned written reports for senior management or governance fora. • The ability to provide professional advice, oversight and constructive challenge to senior managers on risk, governance and compliance matters, exercising sound judgement in complex and sensitive operational environments. • The capacity to appropriately manage competing demands and deliver high-quality outputs in a regulated organisational context. Candidates must also demonstrate a knowledge of, or the ability to rapidly acquire a strong understanding of, the Irish criminal justice system and the operational environment in which the Irish Prison Service operates. Experience in the public service or in a similar regulated, operationally complex environment will be an advantage. Desirable: Membership of a recognised professional body in accountancy, internal audit, risk, compliance or governance (e.g. ACA, CPA, ACCA, CIMA, IIA, IRM or equivalent), including adherence to a professional code of ethics and continuing professional development requirements. In addition to the above, candidates must also be able to demonstrate the Key Capabilities identified for effective performance at the level of Assistant Principal Officer. Employer of Choice As an Employer of Choice the Civil Service has many flexible and family friendly policies e.g. Worksharing, Shorter Working Year, Remote Working (operated on a ‘blended’ basis) etc. All elective policies can be applied for in accordance with the relevant statutory provisions and are subject to the business needs of the organisation. The Civil Service also operates a Mobility scheme for all general service grades. This scheme provides staff with career opportunities to learn and partake in diverse roles across a range of Civil Service organisations and geographical locations. Eligibility and Certain Restrictions on Eligibility to Compete Citizenship Requirements Eligible candidates must be: • a citizen of the European Economic Area (EEA). The EEA consists of the Member States of the European Union (EU), Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway; or • a citizen of the United Kingdom (UK); or • a citizen of Switzerland pursuant to the agreement between the EU and Switzerland on the free movement of persons; or • a non-EEA citizen who has a stamp 4 permission or stamp 5 permission Please note that a 50 TEU permission, which is a replacement for Stamp 4EUFAM after Brexit, is acceptable as a Stamp 4 equivalent. To qualify candidates must meet one of the citizenship criteria above by the date of any job offer. Collective Agreement: Redundancy Payments to Public Servants The Department of Public Expenditure and Reform letter dated 28th June 2012 to Personnel Officers introduced, with effect from 1st June 2012, a Collective Agreement which had been reached between the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform and the Public Services Committee of the ICTU in relation to ex-gratia Redundancy Payments to Public Servants. It is a condition of the Collective Agreement that persons availing of the agreement will not be eligible for re-employment in the Public Service by any Public Service body (as defined by the Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Acts 2009 – 2011) for a period of 2 years from termination of the employment. People who availed of this scheme and who may be successful in this competition will have to prove their eligibility (expiry of period of non-eligibility). Incentivised Scheme for Early Retirement (ISER) It is a condition of the Incentivised Scheme for Early Retirement (ISER) as set out in Department of Finance Circular 12/09 that retirees, under that Scheme, are not eligible to apply for another position in the same employment or the same sector. Therefore, such retirees may not apply for this position. Department of Health and Children Circular (7/2010) The Department of Health Circular 7/2010 dated 1 November 2010 introduced a Targeted Voluntary Early Retirement (VER) Scheme and Voluntary Redundancy Schemes (VRS). It is a condition of the VER scheme that persons availing of the scheme will not be eligible for reemployment in the public health sector or in the wider Public Service or in a body wholly or mainly funded from public moneys. The same prohibition on re-employment applies under the VRS, except that the prohibition is for a period of 7 years. People who availed of the VER scheme are not eligible to compete in this competition. People who availed of the VRS scheme and who may be successful in this competition will have to prove their eligibility (expiry of period of non-eligibility). Department of Environment, Community & Local Government (Circular Letter LG (P) 06/2013) The Department of Environment, Community & Local Government Circular Letter LG (P) 06/2013 introduced a Voluntary Redundancy Scheme for Local Authorities. In accordance with the terms of the Collective Agreement: Redundancy Payments to Public Servants dated 28 June 2012 as detailed above, it is a specific condition of that VER Scheme that persons will not be eligible for reemployment in any Public Service body (as defined by the Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Acts 2009 – 2011 and the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012) for a period of 2 years from their date of departure under this Scheme. These conditions also apply in the case of engagement or employment on a contract for service basis (either as a contractor or as an employee of a contractor). Declaration Applicants will be required to declare whether they have previously availed of a Public Service scheme of incentivised early retirement. Applicants will also be required to declare any entitlements to a Public Service pension benefit (in payment or preserved) from any other Public Service employment and or where they have received a payment in lieu in respect of service in any Public Service employment. Principal Conditions of Service General The appointment is to a permanent post in the Civil Service and is subject to the Civil Service Regulations Acts 1956 to 2005, the Public Service Management (Recruitment and Appointments) Act 2004 and any other Act for the time being in force relating to the Civil Service. Pay The Assistant Principal Officer PPC scale rates effective 1 February 2026 is as follows: €82,290.00 €85,320.00 €88,393.00 €91,475.00 €94,553.00 €96,329.00 (NMAX) €99,433.00 (LSI1) €102,550.00 (LSI2) Long service increments may be payable after 3 (LSI1) and 6 (LSI2) years satisfactory service at the maximum of the scale. The PPC pay rate applies when the individual is required to pay a Personal Pension Contribution (otherwise known as a main scheme contribution) in accordance with the rules of their main or personal superannuation scheme. This is different to a contribution in respect of membership of a Spouses’ and Children’s scheme, or the Additional Superannuation Contributions (ASC). A different rate will apply where the appointee is a civil servant or public servant recruited before 6th April 1995 and who is not required to make a Personal Pension Contribution. Important Note Entry will be at the minimum of the scale and the rate of remuneration will not be subject to negotiation and may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government pay policy. Different terms and conditions may apply if you are a currently serving civil or public servant. Subject to satisfactory performance increments may be payable in line with current Government Policy. Payment will be made fortnightly in arrears by Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT) into a bank account of the appointee’s choice. Payment cannot be made until a bank account number, bank sort code, IBAN (International Bank Account Number) and BIC (Bank Identifier Code) has been supplied to the Human Resources Division of the Irish Prison Service. Statutory deductions from salary will be made as appropriate by the Department. The appointee will agree that any overpayment of salary, allowances, or expenses will be repaid in accordance with Circular 07/2018: Recovery of Salary, Allowances, and Expenses Overpayments made to Staff Members or Former Staff Members or Pensioners. Tenure and Probation The appointment is to a permanent position on a probationary contract in the Civil Service. The probationary contract will be for a period of one year from the date specified on the contract. Notwithstanding this paragraph and the paragraph immediately following below, this will not preclude an extension of the probationary contract in appropriate circumstances. During the period of your probationary contract, your performance will be subject to review by your supervisor or supervisors to determine whether you: i. Have performed in a satisfactory manner ii. Have been satisfactory in general conduct iii. Are suitable from the point of view of health with particular regard to sick leave Prior to the completion of the probationary contract a decision will be made as to whether or not you will be retained pursuant to Section 5A(2) Civil Service Regulation Acts 1956–2005. This decision will be based on your performance assessed against the criteria set out above. The detail of the probationary process will be explained to you by the Irish Prison Service during your induction. Notwithstanding the preceding paragraphs in this section, the probationary contract may be terminated at any time prior to the expiry of the term of the contract by either side in accordance with the Minimum Notice and Terms of Employment Acts, 1973 to 2005. In the following circumstances your contract may be extended and your probation period suspended: • The probationary period stands suspended when an employee is absent due to Maternity or Adoptive Leave. • In relation to an employee absent on Parental Leave or Carers Leave, the employer may require probation to be suspended if the absence is not considered to be consistent with the continuation of the probation. • Any other statutory provision providing that probation shall stand suspended during an employee’s absence from work and be completed by the employee on return from such absence. Where probation is suspended the employer should notify the employee of the circumstances relating to the suspension. The employee may, in these circumstances, make an application to the employer for an extension to the contract period. All appointees will serve a one year probationary period. If an appointee who fails to satisfy the conditions of probation has been a serving civil servant immediately prior to their appointment from this competition, the issue of reversion will normally arise. In the event of reversion, an officer will return to a vacancy in their former grade in their former Department. Headquarters You will be assigned to the Irish Prison Service Headquarters, Ballinalee Road, Longford. An appointee’s headquarters may be designated from time to time by the Head of the Department or Office. When required to travel on official duty the appointee will be paid appropriate travelling expenses and subsistence allowances, subject to normal civil service regulations. Hours of Attendance Hours of attendance will be fixed from time to time but will amount to not less than 41 hours 15 minutes gross or 35 hours net per week. The successful candidate will be required to work such additional hours from time to time as may be reasonable and necessary for the proper performance of his or her duties subject to the limits set down in the working time regulations. The rate of remuneration payable covers any extra attendance liability that may arise from time to time. Annual Leave The annual leave allowance for this position is 30 days. This leave is on the basis of a five day week and is exclusive of the usual public holidays. Sick Leave Pay during properly certified sick absence, provided there is no evidence of permanent disability for service, will apply on a pro rata basis, in accordance with the provisions of the sick leave circulars. Officers who will be paying Class A rate of PRSI will be required to sign a mandate authorising the Department of Social Protection to pay any benefits due under the Social Welfare Acts directly to the Irish Prison Service. Payment during illness will be subject to the officer making the necessary claims for social insurance benefit to the Department of Social Protection within the required time limits.
Branch Manager
Job Overview Join LKQ UK & Ireland as a Branch Manager and take the lead in driving operational excellence and customer satisfaction at one of our dynamic locations. You'll be responsible for leading a passionate team, growing sales, and ensuring smooth day-to-day operations in a fast-paced automotive parts environment. This is your chance to make a real impact in a business that values innovation, teamwork, and leadership. What we offer
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: Minimum 2 years€,, experience in a management position; Good knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word); Experience balancing cash/tills; Excellent communication skills; Good delegation skills; Highly driven with a strong work ethic; An understanding of how to achieve KPIs and targets; Commerciality and brand awareness; Passion for grocery retail; Thrive in a fast-paced working environment. Main duties: Actively live SuperValu brand-values i.e. Genuine, Passion for Food, Vibrant, Committed, Innovative and Imaginative; Set, monitor and achieve sales targets with the team on gross profit margin, net margin, waste and other KPIs as agreed with Store Manager; Implement planograms correctly and ensure the correct range is in place in store; Merchandise and present the store to the highest standard; Approachable and a role model who leads by example and encourages teamwork and fosters a positive attitude and atmosphere in the workplace; Ability to develop and promote good communication between employees and management in a safe, respectful and inclusive environment; Support Store Manager in the development and training of the team and in ensuring the smooth running of the store; Manage employee performance, giving regular feedback, recognition and encouragement; Deal with all customer queries efficiently, professionally and consistent with store policy; Understand achieving margins in all departments; Engage with new initiatives and embrace new ways of working;
Baker
Main purpose of the role: Ensure the Bakery Department operates efficiently and effectively at all times. Provide our customers with excellent quality products and customer service. The ideal candidate will have/be: Previous food preparation and production experience is desirable Qualified baker is a distinct advantage Creative and able to embrace new recipes 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 Bake and finish products to the highest standard Drive sales through instore initiatives Merchandise and present the Bakery department to the highest standard at all times and in accordance with relevant store planograms and guidelines Adhere to weekly stocktaking and daily waste procedures in the Bakery Adhere to production planning and batch control guidelines for bakery products Conduct quality and freshness checks Attend relevant training as required and implement learnings in store.
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:
Community Support Worker
CORLANN – WEST REGION PERMANENT PART-TIME COMMUNITY SUPPORT WORKER (30 hours per fortnight) LIVING MY LIFE, CLIFDEN CO GALWAY. JOB REF: 94664 A panel may be formed as a result of this process from which subsequent Permanent and Temporary Community Support Worker appointments may be made over the next 12 months within Living My Life. Location: Corlann – West Region provide a community based, person centred service focusing on the needs and abilities of children and adults with intellectual disabilities. The vision of Corlann is to support people with intellectual disabilities to achieve a full and valued life in their community, in line with best practice both nationally and internationally. Working in partnership with each person supported by Corlann, we aim to create opportunities for people supported by Corlann to have ordinary life experiences and to be closely connected to family and friends. We are committed to supporting people to live a life of their choosing. Living My Life is a person-centered project designed to empower individuals by offering them the autonomy to live their lives to the fullest, with the tailored support to ensure their well-being. The Living My Life project is so much more than housing it’s about creating more inclusive, sustainable communities and allowing the people we support to flourish and live self-directed lives. We wish to recruit innovative, creative and motivated people who will relish the opportunity to assist in achieving this vision as part of a team. We are looking for people who will be flexible and adapt to the needs of particular individuals they supportand are open to change. The Role: Community Support Workers provide a key-working supportive role and assist in the delivery of community support to individuals with Mild Intellectual Disability and sometimes a secondary diagnosis of Mental Health, some of whom may present with behaviours or lifestyles that can be deemed as challenging. This role comprises of mainly one to one working with individuals in the local community or sometimes in their own homes. A vital part of our Community Support Worker role is developing a community profile through; researching the local area, linking with local organisations and clubs, liaising with educational and training bodies and building positive and lasting relationships with all public and private services who assist the individuals we support to live independent lives in their communities. A major focus of the Community Support Worker role will also be encouraging and assisting individuals supported to develop their own life plans based around needs and interests. The Community Support Worker will work closely and inclusively with significant others involved in the individuals life such as family / next of kin and be supported and guided their practice by service social work, psychology, psychiatry and management when required. Reporting/Responsible To: Senior Staff/Team Leads/MDT where appropriate/Service Coordinator/Service Manager Qualifications/Experience/Skills: Ø Candidates must have a good general education. A recognised qualification appropriate to the field of intellectual disability is an advantage. QQI Level 5 or higher is desirable. Ø Candidates must have a minimum of one years’ experience of working with individuals with an Intellectual Disability. Candidates must have a minimum of six months experience of working with individuals with Mental Health Disability or individuals who display behaviours that challenge. Ø Candidates who will bring enthusiasm, professionalism, confidence and creativity to our services. Ø Candidates must be able to demonstrate flexibility, communication and team-working skills, together with an enthusiasm for the post. Ø IT skills are also required. FCS use online tools for report writing, recording, planning and dissemination of information. Ø Candidates must have access to their own vehicle and hold a full clean Driving Licence (Class B), which is an essential requirement of this post. Ø Candidates from outside the EU must also hold the required permits to work in this area. Ø Fluency in verbal and written English is an essential requirement of this post. Working Hours: 30 hours per fortnight. X1 Permanent Part-time Community Support Worker (30 hours per fortnight). The location of this post is Clifden Co. Galway All full-time posts are based a 14 day duty roster. The service provision is guided by the people we support and in line with this, hours of support are offered between 8am and 8pm with some weekend work required. Corlann model of service is based on Personal Outcome Measures requiring employees to be flexible in their working hours in order to ensure the provision of high quality services for each individual. Annual Leave: 22 days per annum Remuneration: Department of Health Care Assistant (Disability Services) salary scale (01/08/2025): €34,036 x 11 increments - € 46,652 (Max) pro rata per annum. Long Service Increment (LSI) €47,454 pro rata per annum is payable after 3 years on the maximum of the scale. Additional payments will be made for weekends, public holidays and night duty when worked. Probation: A probationary period of nine months from the date of appointment applies to the post. 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. Travel: The person appointed must provide his/her own car and must furnish an indemnity from Insurers in favour of the employer. Travelling expenses at the appropriate rate will be paid in respect of travel necessarily performed in the discharge of duty. The successful candidates will be expected to drive the service vehicles as required. To view full job description please see attached. Informal enquiries to Olive Keane Project Manager Living My Life on 0876430195 The closing date for receipt of all applications on-line is 5pm Tuesday 24th March 2026 Interview date will be in April 2026 Corlann is an equal opportunities employer
