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The Competition The purpose of this recruitment campaign is to form a panel for Kildare County Council from which permanent and temporary posts may be filled at Library Assistant as vacancies arise. The Candidate Library Assistants are the public face of the Library Service. The ideal candidate will demonstrate through their application form and at the interview that he or she: • Possesses excellent communication and interpersonal skills • Has the experience and ability to provide excellence in customer service in a busy environment serving a variety of groups and individuals • Has an interest and the ability to work with members of the public, in particular children and teenagers in a library setting • Has the ability to work independently, on their own initiative and within a team environment • Has the required commitment and enthusiasm and a willingness to contribute ideas and energy to all aspects of the Library Service’s work • Has effective problem solving, planning and organisational skills • Possesses a high level of information technology skills including proficiency in the use of systems and applications such as Microsoft Office • Has an understanding of safety in the workplace including Health and Safety legislation and regulations Duties and Responsibilities Duties will include but are not limited to: • Front line library service duties at a busy public library desk or running a one person branch in a smaller population centre • Responding to customer queries, including information and requests • Operating existing and future information technology systems, word processing, spreadsheets, database, library systems, electronic mail and internet • Assisting the public in using the public internet, self service facilities and other library information technology equipment • Providing mediated access to library resources in house and online • Assisting in the promotion of the library service through an active role in the organisation and delivery of events such as book clubs, storytelling, class visits, community events and exhibitions • Branch relief work covering other locations in County Kildare as required to maintain library branch network opening hours during periods of holiday leave, sick leave and similar • General clerical and administrative duties relevant to the Library Service such as processing and RFID tagging of new library stock, health and safety checklists, branch statistics, photocopying, preparing letters, documents and presentations for public circulation, typing, minute taking, report and returns preparation, filing, arranging meetings, handling internal and external mail • Supporting senior staff in the delivery of library services to the public • Any other duties that may be assigned as part of the overall functioning of the Library Department Qualifications Character Each candidate must be of good character Health Each candidate must be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service Education Training and Experience Each candidate must, on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms, have a good general level of education. Copies of certificates, diplomas or degrees should be supplied with the application form Particulars of Employment The Post The post is whole time, thirty five hours per week, and appointment may be permanent or temporary. The role will include weekend and evening working hours Location The successful applicant may be based in any library facility across County Kildare. Kildare County Council reserves the right to assign staff to any premises in use by the Council now or in the future. The person appointed will be required to report to their place of work by their own means of transport and at their own expense Drivers Licence Library Assistants employed by Kildare County Council will be required to use their transport on occasions on official business. In such situations the employee must hold a current clean driver licence and have available adequate means of transport. It is the responsibility of the employee to arrange appropriate motor insurance for business use and to indemnify Kildare County Council as required Commencement Kildare County Council shall require a person offered appointment to take up the position within a period of not more than one month unless otherwise agreed at the discretion of the Council Working Hours The current working hours are thirty five hours per week and will include weekend and evening working hours. Successful candidates may be required to work a five day roster from Monday to Saturday including late evenings. Rosters may change depending on location. Hours will be recorded in accordance with the Organisation of Working Time Act 1997 and associated regulations Reporting Arrangements Library Assistants report directly to the appropriate supervisor or any other designated officer as assigned by the Director of Services. A system of regular appraisal will operate during employment involving discussions on performance and conduct Probationary Period of Employment Where a person is permanently appointed to Kildare County Council, there shall be a probationary period of twelve months. The Chief Executive may extend this period at their discretion. The appointment may be terminated during or at the end of probation if service is not satisfactory Remuneration The salary scale is €31,619 per annum to €47,297 per annum maximum, with a long service increment point of €48,924 per annum after three years satisfactory service at the maximum of the scale. Candidates will normally start at the minimum point unless otherwise determined in accordance with public service rules. Pay is subject to statutory deductions Superannuation and Retirement A pensionable employee will be required to contribute to the relevant Local Authority superannuation scheme. The applicable scheme will depend on service status and legislation. Retirement age depends on scheme rules, including provisions for new entrants under the Single Public Service Pension Scheme Annual Leave Annual leave entitlement is twenty seven days per annum. Leave and public holidays are governed by the Organisation of Working Time Act 1997 and national agreements. Office closure days may be deducted from annual leave entitlement Residence The person appointed must reside in or near an address considered convenient to the Local Authority as approved by the Chief Executive Outside Employment The position is whole time and the employee may not engage in any outside employment that would interfere with official duties Code of Conduct and Policies Employees must comply with all current and future Kildare County Council policies including health and safety, data protection, equality, attendance management, communications and use of electronic equipment Training Employees are required to attend training programmes as directed and apply learning in the course of their duties Health and Safety The Council has a duty under the Safety Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005 to ensure employee safety so far as is reasonably practicable. Employees must co operate with all health and safety requirements and not engage in behaviour that could endanger themselves or others
Biodiversity Officer
Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons who wish to be considered for inclusion on a panel from which permanent or temporary vacancies for the position of Biodiversity Officer in Monaghan County Council shall be filled. The successful candidate shall report to the Director of Services, or any other person designated by the Director of Services in the discharge of his or her duties. The role The Biodiversity Officer will promote, manage and coordinate biodiversity related activities in the county. The Biodiversity Officer will play a pivotal role in the preparation, ongoing review and implementation of the Biodiversity Plan. The role involves activation of local communities, businesses, schools, and all interested stakeholders and raising awareness of biodiversity in County Monaghan and requires an ability to engage with the public as part of a team within Monaghan County Council. The Biodiversity Officer will be responsible for drafting and implementing any future plans in relation to biodiversity and will also be responsible for making funding applications and project delivery in relation to biodiversity. Duties and responsibilities The Biodiversity Officer shall perform such duties as may from time to time be assigned in relation to employment and as may be appropriate to any function of the council and shall carry out such instructions as may be given in relation to the performance of their duties. The duties of the post include but are not limited to the following: Prepare, manage and implement a Local Authority Biodiversity Action Plan in parallel with the County Monaghan Biodiversity and Heritage Strategic Plan and with cross referencing to the County Climate Action Plan Establish a County Biodiversity Forum Facilitate the implementation of government initiatives in relation to biodiversity and national plans and programmes that are developed to support the implementation of the National Biodiversity Plan such as the All Ireland Pollinator Plan Advise Monaghan County Council on biodiversity related issues and the Authority’s obligations in relation to protecting biodiversity, noting that conducting Appropriate Assessments is beyond the scope of this role Work with Monaghan County Council staff to assist in advancing the restoration of biodiversity and ecosystems and support ecosystem services within the Local Authority Area Assist Monaghan County Council departments in integrating biodiversity into their actions and policies, for example through training and supporting information dissemination Promote new biodiversity initiatives based on best conservation practice Work with Monaghan County Council led projects and provide advice to colleagues on the management of ecological resources such as urban woodlands, wetlands, parks, verges, wild flora grasslands and open areas in a biodiversity friendly manner Raise awareness of biodiversity, natural capital and ecosystem services and issues affecting biodiversity in the Local Authority, including climate change, with a broad range of groups Commission biodiversity related research, audits and surveys and provide data obtained to the National Biodiversity Data Centre and National Parks and Wildlife Service in a suitable format for reporting purposes Apply for and deliver biodiversity projects under Heritage Council funding, National Biodiversity Action Plan and other sources of funding Work closely with the County Heritage Officer on a programme of public engagement for biodiversity through field clubs, environmental groups, non governmental organisations, National Heritage Week, summer schools and other public events Be an active participant in the County Heritage Forum and Council Climate Action Group Assist the Council in fulfilling its remit with regard to Appropriate Assessment including providing in house advice to Council departments, carrying out certain Appropriate Screenings, engaging consultants Facilitate and coordinate the implementation of the All Ireland Pollinator Plan taking consideration of the European Union Biodiversity Strategy 2030 Undertake any other duties and responsibilities appropriate to the post as may be required Take instructions from and report to an appropriate officer as may be assigned from time to time by the council These duties are indicative rather than exhaustive and may be subject to change. The post holder may be required to perform other duties appropriate to the post and to take instruction from and report to an appropriate officer or designated officer as assigned from time to time by Monaghan County Council. Essential qualifications for the post Character Candidates 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 Citizenship Candidates must, by the date of any job offer, be a citizen of the European Economic Area, or a citizen of the United Kingdom, or a citizen of Switzerland pursuant to the agreement between the European Union and Switzerland on the free movement of persons, or a non European Economic Area citizen who is a spouse or child of an European Economic Area or United Kingdom or Swiss citizen and has a stamp 4 visa, or a person awarded international protection under the International Protection Act 2015 or family member entitled to remain in the State as a result of family reunification and has a stamp 4 visa, or a non European Economic Area citizen who is a parent of a dependent child who is a citizen of and resident in an European Economic Area member state or the United Kingdom or Switzerland and has a stamp 4 visa Education, training and experience Each candidate must hold a recognised degree at least level 8 in the National Framework of Qualifications in a subject relevant to biodiversity including environmental science, ecology, earth or natural sciences, zoology, botany or natural resources management After attaining the qualification, candidates must have at least five years relevant satisfactory experience of scientific work in biodiversity, sustainable development goals, biodiversity, energy and climate action Candidates must possess a high standard of technical training relevant to natural sciences and natural resource management Candidates must have a satisfactory knowledge of public service organisation or the ability to acquire such knowledge Driver licence The holder of the post shall hold a current full clean driving licence in respect of category B vehicles or equivalent in the European Union model driving licence Desirable skills Experience of habitat survey and mapping, data management and analysis using Geographic Information Systems Ability to work within a multi disciplinary team and also on own initiative Strong interpersonal and communication skills and ability to engage with stakeholders Good organisational and information technology skills Knowledge of health and safety legislation and regulations Ability to manage deadlines and multiple tasks Track record of delivering results Understanding of local authority services and structures in Ireland or ability to quickly acquire same Non Irish qualifications must be accompanied by a determination from Quality and Qualifications Ireland to establish comparability against the Irish National Framework of Qualifications. Overseas qualifications must be accompanied by a translation document. Competencies for the post Strategic management and change Ability to think and act strategically Ability to translate strategy into operational plans Understanding of organisational and political context Ability to build professional networks Ability to manage and implement change Delivering results Focus on quality outcomes and continuous improvement Ability to organise service delivery to required standards Ability to make effective decisions Ability to manage resources Ability to evaluate outcomes and implement improvements Performance management and communicating effectively Strong communication skills Ability to engage stakeholders Ability to maintain accurate records Ability to work in a team environment Personal effectiveness Up to date knowledge of developments in the field Professional competence in the subject area Self confidence and resilience Ability to work under pressure Integrity and professionalism Self motivation and commitment to high quality outcomes Principal terms and conditions The competition Monaghan County Council invites applications for inclusion on a panel from which permanent and temporary vacancies may be filled. The post is whole time, permanent or temporary and pensionable. Salary The salary scale is as follows Sixty thousand two hundred and fifty five euros to eighty thousand and one euro per annum with incremental points and long service increments as applicable Entry point will be in accordance with Department circulars. New entrants will enter at the minimum point of the scale Probation A probation period of twelve months applies and may be extended. Appointment will be confirmed subject to satisfactory performance Hours of duty Normal hours of work will be thirty five hours per week. Flexible working arrangements may apply. Duties may require work outside normal hours Annual leave Annual leave entitlement is thirty days per annum Health Successful candidates must undergo a medical examination as required by the local authority Superannuation Membership of the appropriate local government pension scheme is compulsory. Contributions will apply in accordance with relevant pension scheme rules Retirement Retirement age and conditions will apply in accordance with public service superannuation legislation and government policy
Clinic Coordinator
Want to know more? At Hidden Hearing, we believe in a world free from the stigma of hearing loss, where our patients feel empowered to take control of their hearing healthcare, and where we can help more people hear better. We imagine a world where our people wake up every day feeling inspired and end the day feeling fulfilled by the work that they do. Do you like the idea of helping others to access hearing healthcare? Do you take pride in your work? If the answer is yes, we really want to hear from you! Based on O'Connell Street in Ennis, we are looking for someone to build their professional career with Hidden Hearing as an integral member of our Ennis Hearing Centre team, who are helping patients hear better, every day. As Clinic Coordinator, you will be in the position of delivering our life-changing hearing healthcare firsthand, whilst building yourself, your colleagues and our patients for success. The central responsibilities of this role are; Patient Care - provide a high quality of professional patient care to all inbound and outbound calls, covering the Ennis and greater area. Telemarketing – manage all inbound and outbound telemarketing calls/leads for the Ennis area, and ensure weekly/quarterly and annual targets are met and diaries are full. Our expectation is for our Clinic Coordinators to complete 80+ calls per day. Previous telemarketing experience advantageous. Brand Ambassador - representing Hidden Hearing, you will uphold our core values on a daily basis by consistently delivering a phenomenal patient care experience that we, as the modern hearing care experts, have been providing for almost 40 years. There is a basic salary of €30,000, plus an uncapped commission structure, giving On Target Earnings of circa 40K per annum. At Hidden Hearing is dedicated to each of our employee's wellbeing; we will listen to you, help you live an engaged work life, and will treat you with respect and fairness. If you think that you would be a suitable candidate to join our Hidden Hearing team, we would be delighted to hear from you. Job Types: Permanent, Full-time OTE for this role are: €30,000 - €40,000 per year Benefits:
Telemarketing Team Lead
Details of the role WE DO NOT DO ANY COLD CALLING. At Hidden Hearing, we believe in a world free from the stigma of hearing loss, where our patients feel empowered to take control of their hearing healthcare, and where we can help more people hear better. We imagine a world where our people wake up every day feeling inspired and end the day feeling fulfilled by the work that they do. Do you like the idea of helping others to access hearing healthcare? Do you take pride in your work? If the answer is yes, we really want to hear from you! The central responsibilities of this role are; Team Leadership - Ensure personal and team KPI’s are kept at the required levels at all times to ensure organisation KPI’s are achieved. Lead, mentor and develope team members by using all the people development tools provided and in accordance with our values Telemarketing - Manage all inbound and outbound calls and ensure weekly, quarterly and annual targets are met, Clinic Diaries are full, and all patients feel engaged with their hearing healthcare, and feel that their hearing healthcare needs are being met. Our expectation is for our Telemarketing Team Lead to complete 80+ calls per day whilst ensuring that team ‘Call Quality’ is improved and then maintained through continuous call listening both live and recorded calls and provide developmental feedback to team members on a weekly basis. Diary Management – ensure all online Diary Management system notes and call statuses are correct, accurate and up-to-date. Brand Ambassado r - representing Hidden Hearing, you will uphold our core values on a daily basis by consistently delivering a phenomenal patient care experience to all inbound and outbound calls that we, as the modern hearing care experts, have been providing for almost 40 years. The OTE for this position is circa 30K - 40K This role is based in our Contact Centre team in our Portadown Office in Craigavon. At Hidden Hearing is dedicated to each of our employee's wellbeing; we will listen to you, help you live an engaged work life, and will treat you with respect and fairness. If you think this sounds like the role and Hidden Hearing sounds like the team you would like to join, please reach out, we would love to hear from you. Job Types: Permanent, Full-time Base Salary: £30,000 Additional pay:
IT Support Contractor
Compensation: €35 per hour As we continue to grow nationally, reliable and secure digital systems are essential to support programme delivery, partnership management and reporting. Salesforce is used as the organisation’s core CRM system to manage partner relationships, track service delivery and support impact reporting. We are seeking a part time IT Support Contractor to help maintain and improve our digital systems, including providing support for our Salesforce CRM and broader IT infrastructure. Job Purpose The IT Support Contractor will provide technical support to Hygiene Hub to ensure that organisational systems remain secure, reliable and effective. The role will include supporting the maintenance and improvement of the organisation’s Salesforce system, including the management of leads, contacts and accounts, resolving issues relating to reports and flows, and supporting staff in their use of the system. The contractor will also provide general IT support where required and advise on cybersecurity practices to help protect organisational systems from threats such as phishing attempts, unauthorised access and other security risks. Key Responsibilities Salesforce Support CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE
Regional Coordinator
Location: Remote, in person available Hours of Work: 35 per week Compensation: Up to €38,000 depending on experience The Regional Coordinator will support and grow Hygiene Hub’s national volunteer-led community network. This role focuses on activating local communities, strengthening existing Hygiene Hubs, and coordinating the setup of new Hubs through volunteer recruitment and engagement. The post-holder will work with volunteers, schools, corporate groups, volunteer centres, and county councils to build strong, inclusive, community-driven activity. Key Responsibilities 1. Community Development and New Hub Setup CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE
Market & Property Inspector
Market and Property Inspector – Role Overview The Market and Property Inspector will be responsible for the control and enforcement of casual trading, the development of markets, and the inspection of Council properties. Reporting to the Administrative Officer in the Property Department, the post holder will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team within the Planning and Integrated Development Directorate. The role involves supporting the implementation of work programmes to achieve the goals, targets, and standards set out in departmental and team development plans. The successful candidate will be energetic and enthusiastic, with the ability to work on their own initiative and manage complex and challenging situations. They will possess strong administrative skills and a good understanding of property-related matters. The role will require a significant level of out-of-hours and Saturday working. Duties Control and Enforcement of Casual Trading at Special Events Salary The salary scale for the post is: €52,239, €53,799, €55,392, €57,019, €58,657 maximum, €60,567 long service increment 1, €62,484 long service increment 2 In accordance with Departmental Circular Letter EL 02/2011, a person who is not a serving local authority employee on or after 1 January 2011 will enter the scale at the minimum point
Sales Assistants
At Petstop, we care about delivering a great customer experience – and we care even more about pets. We’re always looking for fun, friendly, and dedicated animal lovers to join our team. Applicants should have strong customer service skills and a warm, approachable personality. If you think you’d be a good fit, please send your cover letter and CV to , and include the store location you’re applying for in the email subject line. Example of email subject line: " Full Time – Carrickmines" This helps us match applications to the correct positions and locations. Current roles available: Role: Sales Assistant Location: Various stores nationwide Purpose of the Role: We are currently recruiting both full-time and part-time Sales Assistants in various locations nationwide to join our team in stores across the country. This role is perfect for friendly, dedicated animal lovers who enjoy working with people and pets in a fast-paced retail environment. Duties and Responsibilities: Please note: Due to high application volumes, we may not be able to respond to all applicants individually.
Data Architect (Assistant Principal Officer level)
Roles and Responsibilities The Role We are looking for a Data Architect with values consistent with public service values who would like to bring their extensive experience to the Civil Service. The successful candidate will build and maintain strong relationships with business partners while supporting the organisation’s use of secondary data, including administrative data and big data, and ensuring delivery of a scalable and efficient architecture. This role presents an opportunity for an individual who wants to play a role in delivering on the ambition for Ireland to be a leader in evidence informed policy, which is one of the main pillars of the Better Public Services Strategy. This role requires the person to: Salary Scale €82,290 to €102,550 Assistant Principal Personal Pension Contribution Scale
Data Architect (Assistant Principal Officer level)
Roles and Responsibilities The Role We are looking for a Data Architect with values consistent with public service values who would like to bring their extensive experience to the Civil Service. The successful candidate will build and maintain strong relationships with business partners while supporting the organisation’s use of secondary data, including administrative data and big data, and ensuring delivery of a scalable and efficient architecture. This role presents an opportunity for an individual who wants to play a role in delivering on the ambition for Ireland to be a leader in evidence informed policy, which is one of the main pillars of the Better Public Services Strategy. This role requires the person to: Salary Scale €82,290 to €102,550 Assistant Principal Personal Pension Contribution Scale
