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The role Location: Ennis, County Clare Salary: Competitive basic depending on your experience Working Hours: Full or part time Experience Level: Must have previous experience working in an optician Come and join our accomplished team as a Dispensing Optician at Specsavers Ennis, where we are at the height of customer care. Join us and help work to ensure every single one of our customers receives the very best patient experience. We’re community-focused and we need someone ready to use their passion, skills and experience to build on our ever-growing and loyal customer base. Our Dispensing Opticians are the face of our clinic on the shop floor and usually an integral part of our store management team, so we’re keen to get you up to speed with management responsibilities. With ILM courses, pre-reg supervision and Specsavers Partnership Pathway available, we can guide you on your way to becoming a great leader. This – along with your clinical expertise – will stand you in good stead if you choose to become a store director yourself one day. We’re dedicated to our customers, but what really makes this role stand out is that we offer a workplace with a difference - where people grow both personally and professionally. What’s on offer? Then there’s you Alongside being a qualified and CORU registered Dispensing Optician, we are searching for someone who shares our store’s ethos. Someone who wants to grow, develop and offer exceptional customer care along the way. We want a practitioner who prides themselves on their clinical judgment, that isn’t afraid of a hands-on approach and who is keen to get involved and build rapport with the rest of the team. In summary, we’re looking for a skilled Dispensing Optician to join us, be part of the team and assist in driving our practice forward. CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Dispensing Optician
Location: Tralee, Co. Kerry Salary: Salary Up to €40,000 depending on experience Working Hours: Full or part time Experience Level: Must have previous experience working in an opticians Come and join our accomplished team as a Dispensing Optician at Specsavers Tralee, where we are at the height of customer care. Join us and help work to ensure every single one of our customers receives the very best patient experience. We’re community-focused and we need someone ready to use their passion, skills and experience to build on our ever-growing and loyal customer base. Our Dispensing Opticians are the face of our clinic on the shop floor and usually an integral part of our store management team, so we’re keen to get you up to speed with management responsibilities. With ILM courses, pre-reg supervision and Specsavers Partnership Pathway available, we can guide you on your way to becoming a great leader. This – along with your clinical expertise – will stand you in good stead if you choose to become a store director yourself one day. We’re dedicated to our customers, but what really makes this role stand out is that we offer a workplace with a difference - where people grow both personally and professionally. What’s on offer? Outstanding annual salary based on experience – we can talk more about this at interview Exceptional clinical and professional development opportunities Access to cutting-edge clinical technology, such as OCT The Role in a Nutshell: Ensure that you provide good levels of customer service to customers at all times. Liaise with Optometrists to ensure that each customer you dispense receives a consistent quality handover. Manage aftersales service (including complaints and problem solving) in a customer service focused ‘can do’ manner. Contribute to achievement of individual and team sales targets by demonstrating effective professional sales techniques. Then there’s you Alongside being a qualified and CORU registered Dispensing Optician, we are searching for someone who shares our store’s ethos. Someone who wants to grow, develop and offer exceptional customer care along the way. We want a practitioner who prides themselves on their clinical judgment, that isn’t afraid of a hands-on approach and who is keen to get involved and build rapport with the rest of the team. In summary, we’re looking for a skilled Dispensing Optician to join us, be part of the team and assist in driving our practice forward. CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Dispensing Optician
The role Location: Dun Laoghaire Salary: Package up to €50,000, depending on your experience PLUS Performance Based Bonus on Top Welcome Bonus: Welcome Bonus of up to €5,000 Working Hours: Full or part-time considered Experience Level: Must have previous experience working in an optician Come and join our accomplished team as a Dispensing Optician at Specsavers Dun Laoghaire, where we are at the height of customer care. Join us and help work to ensure every single one of our customers receives the very best patient experience. We’re community-focused and we need someone ready to use their passion, skills and experience to build on our ever-growing and loyal customer base. Our Dispensing Opticians are the face of our clinic on the shop floor and usually an integral part of our store management team, so we’re keen to get you up to speed with management responsibilities. With ILM courses, pre-reg supervision and Specsavers Partnership Pathway available, we can guide you on your way to becoming a great leader. This – along with your clinical expertise – will stand you in good stead if you choose to become a store director yourself one day. We’re dedicated to our customers, but what really makes this role stand out is that we offer a workplace with a difference - where people grow both personally and professionally. What’s on offer? Package up to €50,000 Welcome Bonus of up to €5,000 A highly rewarding performance-based bonus scheme Pension contribution Exceptional clinical and professional development opportunities The Role in a Nutshell: Ensure that you provide good levels of customer service to customers at all times. Liaise with Optometrists to ensure that each customer you dispense receives a consistent quality handover. Manage aftersales service (including complaints and problem-solving) in a customer service-focused ‘can do’ manner. Contribute to the achievement of individual and team sales targets by demonstrating effective professional sales techniques. Then there’s you Alongside being a qualified and CORU-registered Dispensing Optician, we are searching for someone who shares our store’s ethos. Someone who wants to grow, develop, and offer exceptional customer care along the way. We want a practitioner who prides themselves on their clinical judgment, that isn’t afraid of a hands-on approach and who is keen to get involved and build rapport with the rest of the team. In summary, we’re looking for a skilled Dispensing Optician to join us, be part of the team, and assist in driving our practice forward. CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Trainee Optical Assistant
The role Are you a caring individual looking to start your career as an Optical Assistant? You’ve come to the right place. We aren’t looking for people with years of experience and heaps of qualifications, just passionate, hard-workers ready to confidently welcome and help customers as they walk through our doors. And once you’ve found your feet as a Trainee Optical Assistant, you don’t just have to stop there. We have plenty of professional training and development in other business areas, as well as the support of experienced Opticians and Technicians supporting you on your journey. So whatever you want your career to look like, you can bring it to life at Specsavers. Our store Based in Waterford, our store has great career progression opportunities! What’s on offer? As well as all the support you need and great training and development opportunities, we have a whole load of benefits on offer for you to enjoy. These include: Find out more If you are comfortable with the responsibilities we’re looking for and are excited by this opportunity, we’re excited to hear from you. Got what we’re looking for? This job will close when it's filled, so don't delay, apply today! CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Trainee Optical Assistant
The role So, you’re a proactive people person, passionate about retail and offering the best customer service? Sounds like you’d be a great fit here. So, if you’ve ever considered a career in optics, this Trainee Optical Assistant role could be perfect for you. As a Trainee Optical Assistant, you don’t need to have previous experience, you just need to be prepared to create an outstanding store environment for both our customers and our team, making sure every patient receives the best care in our stores. Our store Based in Mahon Point, our store has off-site parkin available. What’s on offer? As well as all the support you need and great training and development opportunities, we have a whole load of benefits on offer for you to enjoy. These include: CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Trainee Optical Assistant
The role So, you’re a proactive people person, passionate about retail and offering the best customer service? Sounds like you’d be a great fit here. So, if you’ve ever considered a career in optics, this Trainee Optical Assistant role could be perfect for you. As a Trainee Optical Assistant, you don’t need to have previous experience, you just need to be prepared to create an outstanding store environment for both our customers and our team, making sure every patient receives the best care in our stores. Our store Based in Knocknacarra, we are a community driven store with our customers at are focal point. What’s on offer? As well as all the support you need and great training and development opportunities, we have a whole load of benefits on offer for you to enjoy. These include: CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Trainee Optical Assistant
What’s on offer? As well as all the support you need and great training and development opportunities, we have a whole load of benefits on offer for you to enjoy. These include: CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Trainee Optical Assistant
So, you’re a proactive people person, passionate about retail and offering the best customer service? Sounds like you’d be a great fit here. So, if you’ve ever considered a career in optics, this Trainee Optical Assistant role could be perfect for you. As a Trainee Optical Assistant, you don’t need to have previous experience, you just need to be prepared to create an outstanding store environment for both our customers and our team, making sure every patient receives the best care in our stores. We aren’t looking for people with years of experience and heaps of qualifications, just passionate, hard-workers ready to confidently welcome and help customers as they walk through our doors. And once you’ve found your feet as a Trainee Optical Assistant, you don’t just have to stop there. We have plenty of professional training and development in other business areas, as well as the support of experienced Opticians and Technicians supporting you on your journey. So, whatever you want your career to look like, you can bring it to life at Specsavers. What’s on Offer? As well as all the support you need and great training and development opportunities, we have a whole load of benefits on offer for you to enjoy. These include: CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Branch Librarian
A Competency Based Application Form requires you, as the candidate, to describe some of your personal achievements to date, to demonstrate certain competencies (necessary skills & qualities) required for the position you are applying for. All question areas must be answered, as you will be questioned on all areas should you be called for interview. You should describe situation(s) from your own experience, which you think is the best example(s) of what you have done which demonstrates the specific competency. It is essential that you describe how you demonstrated the skill or quality in question. The example(s) may be drawn from your experience in various settings, including employment, community, sporting or voluntary. Please do not use the same example to illustrate your answer to more than two areas of competence. Please note the interview board may look for additional examples of where you demonstrated the skills required for the post. Carlow County Council is seeking candidates that demonstrate strong administrative and communication skills. They must also be self-motivated and committed to delivering quality public services. Key Competencies for the post have been identified as essential for the role of Branch Librarian. These competencies will be assessed under the following headings: Customer Service and Communication Skills: • Ensure provision of quality customer services • Communicate clearly while also listening actively • Demonstrate positive customer service attitude Teamwork: • Develop and maintain good working relationships within teams • Understand own role and personal contribution to team • Ability to communicate well with wide range of stakeholders • Demonstrate dignity and respect for colleagues Personal Effectiveness: • Enthusiastic, energetic and suitable for the role • Commitment to continuous improvement of skills and knowledge • Knowledge and understanding of the Local Authority, the Library Service and its functions • Understanding of the role of the Elected Members QUALIFICATIONS Character: Candidates shall be of good character. Health: Candidates shall be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. Education, Experience, Requirements etc.: Each candidate must have a good general level of education. Driving Licence: Holders of the post must hold a full driving licence for class B vehicles 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. If you are required to travel as part of your official duties, Carlow County Council as your employer must be indemnified on your insurance policy. Travelling expenses and subsistence expenses necessarily incurred in the course of official duties will be refunded in accordance with appropriate rates in line with the relevant Department Circulars and Carlow County Council’s Travel and Subsistence Policy. 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. Carlow County Council reserves the right to provide a van to enable you to carry out your duties. The provision of a van will be at the discretion of the Chief Executive. The Post: The posts may be temporary/permanent part-time and pensionable. A panel will be formed for an initial period of one year and this may be extended for a further year at the discretion of the Chief Executive. The panel may be used to fill both permanent and temporary positions that may arise for its duration. Vacancies will be offered in order of merit as per the panel. Duties: The duties of the Branch Librarian will be consistent with the provision of a modern public library service that is responsive to the changing needs of customers of all ages and abilities and will include the following: • Providing frontline library service to the public • Providing access to library resources in house and online and responding to customer queries including information and requests • Operating existing and future IT systems – word processing, spreadsheets, database, library management systems, email and internet, social media and digital media and assisting the public in the use of IT Library equipment • Supporting senior staff in the delivery of library services to the public • Organising, shelving, maintaining library materials and contributing to collection development • Carrying out administrative duties as required • Providing branch relief work in other locations as required to maintain library branch network opening hours during period of annual leave, sick leave etc. • Carrying out any other such duties as may be assigned from time to time The ideal candidate will: • Have an understanding of the Council’s purpose and knowledge of public service organisation in Ireland • Have an ability to work effectively within a team to achieve a common goal, ensuring standards are adhered to and maintained • Have good interpersonal and communications skills • Have the ability to provide excellent customer services • Understand the changing environment and be capable of adapting to change in order to deliver quality services to our citizens • Demonstrate good administrative experience • Have an ability to work on own initiative, in an independent environment and without constant supervision • Have an awareness of Health and Safety Legislation and Regulations, the implications for the organisation and the employee, and their application in the workplace Health: For the purposes of satisfying the requirements as to health, it will be necessary for successful candidates, before they are appointed, to undergo a medical examination by a qualified medical practitioner to be nominated by the Local Authority. References: Each candidate may be required to submit as references, the names and addresses of two responsible persons to whom he/she is well known but not related, at least one of whom must be a former/current employer. Candidates may be required to submit documentary evidence to the local authority in support of their application. Probation: Where a person who is not already a permanent employee of a Local Authority is employed, the following provisions shall apply: (a) There shall be a period after such employment takes effect during which such person shall hold such position on probation. (b) Such period shall be one year, but the Chief Executive may at his or her discretion extend such period. (c) Such person will cease to hold such position at the end of the period of probation unless during such period the Chief Executive has certified that the service of such person is satisfactory. (d) The period at (a) above may be terminated on giving one week’s notice as per the Minimum Notice and Terms of Employment Acts. (e) There may be assessment(s) during the probationary period. Vetting: Garda vetting is required for certain roles within Carlow County Council. Failure to complete a Garda vetting form on request may prevent your employment with Carlow County Council. In the event of an unsatisfactory Garda declaration being received Carlow County Council reserves the right not to commence employment. In the event of an existing employee changing role as a result of promotion or otherwise to a role that requires Garda Vetting and an unsatisfactory disclosure being returned, Carlow County Council reserves the right to withhold promotion, and also to investigate if further sanction/disciplinary action is warranted on foot of disclosure on a case-by-case basis. Work Base: The successful candidate may be based in any of the library facilities across County Carlow. Carlow County Council reserves the right to assign you to any department or premises in use by the Council, now or in the future. Changes in location of employment will not result in payment of disturbance money or other compensation. The person appointed will be required to provide him/herself at his/her own expense with the necessary mode of travel to and from work. Hours of Work: Depending on the Branch Library assigned, hours per week may vary from 27 to 30 which will include evenings and Saturdays. Rota hours may also be subject to seasonal changes. The Council reserves the right to vary these hours at its discretion. You may be required to work additional hours on a time off in lieu (time for time) basis on various occasions. All hours of work will be subject to and recorded in accordance with the provisions of the Organisation of Working Time Act, 1997 and the Organisation of Working Time (Regulations) 2001. Salary: The salary shall be fully inclusive and shall be as determined from time to time. Holders of the post will be paid at the appropriate point on the salary scale in accordance with the relevant Department Circulars. Starting pay for new entrants will be at the minimum of the scale. Where the appointee has been serving elsewhere in the public service in an analogous grade and pay-scale and will be moving without break to another part of the public sector at an analogous grade, the appointment may be made at the appointee’s current point of scale. The rate of remuneration may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government pay policy. Hourly rate: €17.04 - €18.00 - €18.23 – €18.71 - €19.41 - €20.11 – €20.81 - €21.32 - €21.90 - €22.57 - €23.04 - €23.70 - €24.37 - €25.62 - €26.51 (LSI1) – Circular Letter EL 07/2025 refers. Residence: Holders of the office shall reside in the district in which their duties are to be performed or within a reasonable distance thereof. Annual Leave: The current annual leave entitlement is 27 days per annum (increasing to 29 days after 5 years) which will be allocated on a pro-rata basis in accordance with hours allocated. The granting of annual leave, payment for annual leave and arrangement for public holidays will be governed by the provisions of the Organisation of Working Time Act, 1997 (as amended). Sick Leave: The terms of the Public Service Management (Sick Leave) Regulations 2023 as amended will prevail. Health & Safety: The holder of the post shall co-operate with the terms of Carlow County Council’s Safety Statement and Major Emergency Plan. It is a condition of employment that the successful candidate will be required to participate in training programmes relevant to the skills necessary for the performance of the duties attaching to the post. He/She shall familiarise him/herself with the safety rules and procedures and make proper use of all safety clothing and equipment. Failure to comply with the terms of the Safety Statement may result in disciplinary action. Training: It is a condition of employment that successful candidates will be required to participate in training programmes relevant to the skills necessary for the performance of the duties attaching to the post and to attend all mandatory training. Use of Modern Technology: The successful candidate will be required to use all equipment provided, including computers, hand-held terminals, mobile telephone, electronic equipment, video or other monitoring equipment and any other new technology which may be introduced in the future.
Walking for All Officer
The Role: The Role of the Walking for All Officer is to develop, coordinate, build community capacity and sustain regular volunteer-led walks in towns, villages and rural communities throughout the County, through the recruitment, training and support of Volunteer Walk Leaders to, in turn, increase the number of people walking and meet the objectives of the Walking For All programme. The Walking for All Officer will proactively engage with communities to identify potential Volunteer Walk Leaders in towns, villages and rural communities across the County. Engagement will include travelling to and meeting with a wide range of groups in the local community including Community Groups, Sports Clubs, Disability Groups, Parent and Toddler Groups, Age Friendly Groups, Men’s Shed, Church Groups, Minority Groups etc. Walking For All aims to create healthier rural communities by encouraging participation in walking. The 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. 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 in, an EEA member state or the UK or Switzerland and has a stamp 4 visa. Education and Experience Each candidate must, on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms, have: (a) A minimum Level 6 Qualification, or a Level 7 Degree Qualification (NFQ), in a relevant discipline such as Sports Development/Health Fitness, Sport Science, Health Promotion, Physical Education, Community Development or related fields (b) A minimum of two years’ experience in the following areas: • Project Planning and Delivery: Proven track record in the successful development, coordination and delivery of projects from initiation through to evaluation, ensuring objectives are met on time and within scope • Stakeholder Engagement: Extensive experience in engaging with and supporting a broad range of stakeholders, including community groups, sports clubs, schools, voluntary and statutory organisations. Skilled in collaborative relationships and maintaining positive communication channels to achieve shared outcomes • Event, Training and Meeting coordination; demonstrated ability to plan, organise and deliver community events, stakeholder meetings, and training sessions • Administrative and Organisational Support: strong administrative skills with experience maintaining accurate records, preparing reports, managing correspondence and ensuring compliance with organisational procedures and reporting requirements Notes: Candidates must submit a copy of third level or relevant qualification from your awarding body and / or Quality & Qualifications Ireland (QQI) with your application. Foreign language qualification certificates must also be accompanied by a translation document of educational qualifications as outlined above. Applications received without the necessary documentation will be deemed ineligible. Candidates must hold a current valid unendorsed driving licence in respect of category B vehicles and must advise if this is not the case. The ideal Candidate will have: • Experience of working with new and minority communities. • Be highly motivated and proactive, with a strong ability to work on personal initiative and demonstrate ownership of tasks from conception through to completion • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills enabling the fostering of positive and collaborative relationships with colleagues, community groups, external stakeholders and funding bodies • Demonstrated experience in both independent working and team collaboration, particularly within dispersed or cross-functional teams. • Ability to support a culture of continuous improvement and innovation. Competencies for the Post: Key Competencies for the post include the following and candidates will be expected to demonstrate sufficient evidence within their application form of competence under each of these. Please take note of these when completing the application form as any short-listing or interview processes will be based on the information provided by candidates: Delivering Results / Communicating Effectively • Translates the business or team plan into clear priorities and actions for their area of responsibility. • Plans work and other resources effectively. • Implements high-quality service and customer care standards. • Makes decisions in a timely and well-informed manner. • Develops and maintains positive, productive, and beneficial working relationships. • Demonstrates the ability to recognise the value of and requirement to communicate effectively. • Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication skills. • Demonstrates good interpersonal skills. Performance Management • Effectively manages performance. • Ability to develop and deliver programmes and projects and to work to strict deadlines. • Ability to work on own initiative as well as an integral part of a team. • Strong organisational skills, including meeting facilitation and administration. Personal Effectiveness • Is enthusiastic about the role and is motivated in the face of difficulties and obstacles. • Takes initiative and is open to taking on new challenges or responsibilities. • Manages time and workload effectively. • Has strong resource and project management skills. • Maintains a positive and constructive and enthusiastic attitude to their role. • Understands and implements change and demonstrates flexibility and openness to change. • Is a self-starter, strong on research and maintains resilience in securing buy in and commitment to overall concepts or projects. Knowledge, Experience and Skills • Has experience in sports development / community health promotion • Demonstrates knowledge & understanding of the structure and functions of local government. • Has relevant administrative, or economic/community development or project development and delivery experience. • Has experience of working as part of a team. • Has experience of preparing reports and correspondence. Principal Terms and Conditions: The position is wholetime, temporary and pensionable and the appointment will be on the basis of a Specified Purpose Contract of Employment to 31st December 2028 related to the implementation of the PEACEPLUS Walking For All Programme. This role is funded by PEACEPLUS under the Rural Regeneration and Social Inclusion Investment Area, through the PEACEPLUS Healthy and Inclusive Communities theme. The funding is approved to 31st December 2028 and the post is contingent on, and aligned to, that specific funding provision. The successful candidate will be employed by Leitrim County Council on behalf of Leitrim Sports Partnership. Duties: The key duties and responsibilities of the post Walking For all Officer may include but will not be limited to the following: Volunteer Recruitment • Proactively engage with communities to identify potential Volunteer Walk Leaders in towns, villages and rural communities across the County. Engagement will include travelling to and meeting with a wide range of groups in the local community such as community groups, sports clubs, groups for people with a disability, mother and toddlers’ groups, Age Friendly clubs, Men’s Shed and new communities. • Engage with potential Volunteers to explain the responsibilities, expectations and benefits of the role of Volunteer Walk Leader and recruit. Volunteer Training • Plan and coordinate a series of one-day Walking For All training courses for Volunteer Walk Leaders including venue, materials, walking routes. • Deliver one-day training courses to new Volunteer Walk Leaders. • Organise and deliver additional training to the Volunteer Walk Leaders as appropriate Volunteer Support & Retention • Implement a strong support system for all new Volunteer Walk Leaders, including accompanying them on initial led-walks to build their confidence and ensure quality control. • Put in place measures to support, motivate and retain Volunteer Walk Leaders (so that they maintain a weekly regular walk as a minimum) including regular and high levels of contact. • Encourage Volunteer Walk Leaders in your area to attend the annual Volunteer Walk Leader Celebration Event to recognise and reward Volunteer Walk Leaders for their contribution to Walking For All • Plan, coordinate and host an annual Walking Celebration Event specific to the County for the volunteers and walkers to celebrate their achievements and walking. • Roll out the incentive programme to all qualifying Volunteer Walk Leaders. Twinning • For established walking groups, pair up (twin) groups based on a cross-border and/or cross-community basis • Plan, organise and host a series of events for the twinned walking groups such as a shared walking trip to an inspirational location, hosting a walk in each other’s local community, a walking activity day. Promotion • Use appropriate social media platforms and other promotion such as poster and leaflet distribution to promote Walking For All across the County • Attend events or organise presentations on Walking For All to promote the opportunities for Volunteers and walkers to relevant stakeholders and organisations • Support the development of promotional content in your area such as the creation of videos • Supply photos and good news stories to the communications officer Partnership Working • Attend monthly Regional Meetings and liaise on an ongoing basis with other Walking For All Officers in your region in order to share best practice and improve effectiveness • Where appropriate, work in partnership with other participation officers in DSP or other organisations (such as Get Ireland Walking) to share learnings and leverage activities Administration • Keep accurate records of the people and activities for Walking For All at all times. • Manage the programme budget associated with the project. • Prepare monitoring and evaluation reports for the Regional Managers and SEUPB on a quarterly basis. • Assist with the preparation of the quarterly finance reports to SEUPB. • Meet and report to the Regional Manager on targets and outputs on a monthly basis • Report to the Project Working Group and Managers’ Group when required. • Any other duties as may be reasonably assigned by Sports Coordinator Officer. Reporting • Line management: Sports Co-Ordinator Leitrim Sports Partnership • Regional Manager: Outscape, in collaboration with Sports Co-Ordinator • Collecting, maintaining and updating relevant data. • Working with project partners to ensure that they are aware of and fulfil their reporting requirements. Governance • Ensuring the PEACEPLUS Work Programme conforms with all policies and procedures of the Local Authority and SEUPB and in line with the Governance Framework. General • Undertaking any other relevant and related duties that may be required/assigned. Salary: The salary scale for the post of Walking For All Officer (aligned to the Assistant Staff Officer Scale), is within the range (scale applicable from 1st August 2025): €35,613, €37,740, €40,759, €42,741, €44,475, €46,153, €48,417, €50,056, €51,722, €53,296 LSI1, €54,911 LSI2 Entry point to this scale will be determined in accordance with relevant Departmental Circulars. Offers of appointments to persons who are not serving local authority employees will be based on the minimum of this scale. The rate of remuneration may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government Policy. The salary shall be fully inclusive and shall be determined from time to time. Holders of the office shall pay the local authority any fees or other monies (other than their inclusive salary) payable to or received by them by virtue of their office or in respect of services which they are required by or under any enactment to perform. Residence: The holder of the post shall reside in the district in which his or her duties are to be performed or within a reasonable distance thereof and will be required to serve in the Local Authority’s Offices, or wherever assigned by the Local Authority. Probation: All contracts will be subject to a probationary period of 6 months, during which the performance of the successful applicant will be regularly evaluated. If during that period, the Local Authority is satisfied that the appointee is unlikely to prove suitable for final appointment, the appointment may be terminated by the giving of one month’s notice on either side, or, in the event of misconduct or negligence, without notice. The probationary period may be extended at the discretion of the Chief Executive of Leitrim County Council. Employment may be terminated by either party during probation or at the end of the probationary period on one week’s notice. Working Hours: The successful candidate’s normal hours of work will be 35 hours per week. The role will require flexibility around working hours and evening and weekend work will arise in order to effectively deliver this programme. A system of ‘Time in Lieu’ will be in operation as deemed appropriate. Overtime will not be paid. The Council reserves the right to alter hours of work from time to time. All hours of work will be subject to and recorded in accordance with the provisions of the Organisation of Working Time Act, 1997 and the Organisation of Working Time Act (Regulations) 2001. Annual Leave: The annual leave entitlement for this post will be 30 days per annum. Superannuation: All new entrants to pensionable public service employment on or after 1st January 2013 will be members of the Single Public Service Pension Scheme. All members of the Single Public Service Pension Scheme will be required to contribute 3.5% of net pensionable remuneration plus 3% of pensionable remuneration. Pension and retirement lump sums for members of the Single Public Service Pension Scheme will be based on career-average pay; pensions will be coordinated with the State Pension Contribution Scheme. Persons who are pensionable under the Local Government (Superannuation) (Consolidation) Scheme 1998, and are liable to pay the Class A rate of PRSI contribution, will be required in respect of superannuation to contribute to the local authority at the rate of 1.5% of pensionable remuneration plus 3.5% of net pensionable remuneration (i.e. pensionable remuneration less twice the annual rate of social insurance old age contributory pension payable at the maximum rate to a person with no adult dependant or qualified children). You will also be required in respect of the Local Government (Spouses and Children’s Contributory Pension) Scheme to contribute to the local authority at the rate of 1.5% of pensionable remuneration in accordance with the terms of the Scheme. Persons who become pensionable officers of a local authority who are liable to pay the Class D rate of PRSI contribution will be required in respect of his/her superannuation to contribute to the local authority at the rate of 5% of pensionable remuneration. You may also be required to pay Spouses and Children/Widows and Orphans contributions at the rate of 1.5% of pensionable remuneration. Retirement Age: The Single Public Service Pension Scheme (“Single Scheme”) as provided by the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012 commenced with effect from 1st January 2013. The act introduced new retirement provisions for new entrants to the public service appointed on or after 1st January 2013, as well as to former public servants returning to the public service after a break of more than 26 weeks. In accordance with Circular Letter 24/2020 Single Pension Scheme Members normal retirement age will be in line with the age of eligibility for the State Pension (Contributory). Compulsory Retirement Age will be 70. There is no mandatory retirement age for “new entrants” to the public service as defined in the Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2004. Anyone who is “not a new entrant” to the public service, as defined in the Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2004, is subject to a compulsory retirement age of 65 years – the Public Service Superannuation (Age of Retirement) Act 2018 provides for an increase in the compulsory retirement age of most pre-2004 public servants from age 65 to age 70. Pension Abatement If an appointee has previously been employed in the Civil or Public Service and that appointee is entitled to, or in receipt of, a pension from the Civil or Public Service, or where a Civil/Public Service pension comes into payment during the appointee’s re-employment, that pension will be subject to abatement in accordance with Section 52 of the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and other Provisions) Act 2012. Please note: In applying for this position, you are acknowledging that you understand that the abatement provisions, where relevant, will apply. It is not envisaged that the employing Department/Office/Body will support an application for an abatement waiver in respect of appointments to this position. Driving Licence Holders of the post will be required to travel in the course of their duties and for this purpose they shall possess a current unendorsed full driving licence (Category B) and shall provide and maintain a car to the satisfaction of the local authority. The post holder’s Insurance policy must cover such use and must indemnify Leitrim County Council. Travel and subsistence expenses will be paid in accordance with nationally agreed rates applicable in the sector. Garda Vetting: The successful candidate may be subject to the Garda Vetting Procedures in line with the provisions of the National Vetting Bureau (Children & Vulnerable Persons) Act 2012 to 2016 as appropriate in advance of appointment. Residence: The holder of the post shall reside in the district in which his or her duties are to be performed or within a reasonable distance thereof and will be required to serve in the Local Authority’s Offices or wherever assigned by the Local Authority.
