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Corlann Clare are looking for bright, ambitious individuals who have a positive attitude towards working with people with an intellectual disability and who are committed to ensuring that our persons supported lead as fulfilling and enjoyable a life as possible. Role: Senior Speech & Language Therapist Contract Available: Permanent Full-Time 70/70 (35 hours per week) Location: Ennis, Co. Clare (Clare county wide role) Job Summary Senior Speech & Language Therapist (Intellectual Disability Services - AAC Specialist) We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Senior Speech & Language Therapist to join our multidisciplinary Intellectual Disability Service. The successful candidate will provide specialist assessment, intervention, and consultation services to adults with intellectual disabilities who present with complex communication needs. A key aspect of this role is expertise in Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) . The post holder will lead on the assessment, implementation, and ongoing evaluation of AAC systems, ensuring individuals have access to effective communication supports that maximise participation, independence, and quality of life. Working collaboratively with those supported, staff members, and multidisciplinary colleagues, the Senior Speech & Language Therapist will support the development of person-centred communication strategies, deliver specialist training, and contribute to service development and quality improvement initiatives. Key Responsibilities What's on Offer This is an exciting opportunity to play a leading role in enhancing communication outcomes for people with intellectual disabilities, ensuring they have a voice and can actively participate in all aspects of their lives through access to effective AAC supports. *PLEASE SEE FULL JOB DESCRIPTION ATTACHED Informal Enquiries to Martina Rynne: martina.rynne@corlann.ie Some of our benefits: · Competitive Rates of Pay (€65,197- €76,767 Pro-Rata - HSE Pay Scales) · 29 days Annual Leave · Defined Benefit Pension Plan · Full Training provided · Career Progression · Sick Pay Benefits · Employee Assistance Programs Corlann is an Equal Opportunities Employer
Sales Assistant With Warehouse Duties
Company Description We believe our employees are key to our success. That is why we strive to offer development and possibilities of growing and finding new challenges within JYSK. Since our founder, Lars Larsen, opened his first store in Denmark in 1979, JYSK has expanded our global presence with over 3000 stores and web shops in countries around the world. Our three fundamental JYSK Values – Tradesman, Colleague and Corporate Spirit – express the behavior and attitude that we can expect from each other. We trust each other, and we believe in empowerment and freedom with responsibility. We also take pride in rewarding engagement and a great effort among our employees. With the right attitude, opportunities abound in JYSK. We have ambitious growth plans in UK and Ireland over the next 5 years and are looking for confident, passionate and ambitious employees to come on that journey with us. If you bring Dedication… You will meet Possibilities. Job Description Are you excited about sales? And do you want to provide JYSK in Ireland’s best customer service together with your team? Do you like variation and a fast-paced environment? Then you can be the Sales Assistant we are looking for! WHAT WE OFFER YOU You get the chance to join a retail company that wants to be the candidate’s first choice when choosing an employer. We are dynamic and here your inputs get heard, you get involved and your development is crucial to us. Additionally, as JYSK ambassador, you get the following: Qualifications N/A Additional Information JYSK wants to include everyone, no matter the age, gender identity, race, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, ethnicity, and experience. Together, we secure our inclusive culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates the diverse voices of our employees. Because a great mix of minds, talents and unique personalities makes us a stronger team We process applications on an ongoing basis and complete the recruitment until we have found the right candidate. We always conduct interviews - for selected positions you can also expect to have assessments and/or a video interview, where we look forward to hearing about your motivation for the job. For more information, please visit our career page. Learn how we process your data in our Privacy Policy. To help us review applications fairly and efficiently, we use a system that automatically checks and decides how well each application matches the role. This system looks at your answers to a few screening questions. These questions were created by the system and reviewed by the JYSK Talent Acquisition team, and each question and answer have a certain value. Based on your answers, the system ranks all candidates to give us an idea of how closely the job fits your profile. This helps us manage all applications and make sure everyone is treated equally. The result from the system decides if your application moves forward to the next step. But don’t worry — the final decision is always made by a person. If you’d like to know more about how we process your personal data and your rights, please check our Privacy Policy.
Trainee Accountant
The Opportunity Due to continued growth, we have an exciting opportunity for a Full-Time Trainee Accountant to join our Finance Team based at our Head Office in Armagh City. This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic, motivated and detail-focused individual who is looking to develop their career in accountancy while gaining valuable practical experience within a busy and growing business. The successful candidate will support a broad range of accounting and financial activities, including bookkeeping, payroll, VAT returns, supplier payments, financial reconciliations and management accounts preparation. The role will provide exposure to various aspects of the finance function and would particularly suit someone who is committed to completing professional accountancy qualifications while developing their practical skills and experience. Key Responsibilities Assist with the preparation and processing of monthly payroll. Complete day-to-day bookkeeping activities, ensuring financial records are accurate and up to date. Assist with the preparation and submission of monthly VAT returns. Process supplier payments through online banking systems. Process and maintain purchase and sales ledger transactions. Audit supplier payments and investigate pricing discrepancies in conjunction with the Buying Team. Liaise with suppliers to resolve account queries and payment-related issues. Complete monthly bank reconciliations. Process and reconcile company credit card transactions. Reconcile monthly supplier statements against accounting records. Provide accurate financial information to assist with the preparation of quarterly management accounts. Ensure inter-branch charges are accurately recorded and allocated to support the preparation of branch Profit and Loss accounts. Support the Company Accountant with additional accounting and administrative duties as required. Assist in ensuring compliance with HMRC reporting requirements and relevant submission deadlines. Essential Criteria Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including a professional and confident telephone manner. Strong analytical, numerical and financial skills. Advanced Microsoft Excel skills. Excellent attention to detail, with a high level of accuracy in financial recording and reporting. Strong organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines. A genuine interest in developing a career in accountancy and a commitment to undertaking and completing professional accountancy qualifications. Desirable Criteria Experience using Sage accounting software, although training will be provided. Previous experience using accounting or financial management software. Previous experience working within an accounting or finance environment, although this is not essential. What We Are Looking For We are looking for someone who is eager to learn, takes pride in producing accurate work and demonstrates a proactive approach to problem-solving. The successful candidate will be reliable, organised and comfortable working with financial information, while demonstrating a willingness to develop their knowledge and skills as part of a supportive finance team. McKeevers Chemists is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
Accounts Assistant
Job Summary We are looking for an organised, reliable and detail-focused Accounts Assistant to join our busy Accounts Team, based at our Head Office in Armagh City. This is a varied role providing essential support with the day-to-day financial and administrative activities of the business, including processing invoices, maintaining accurate financial records, reconciling accounts and assisting with general accounts administration. The role will also involve assisting with the processing of monthly staff payroll. The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent attention to detail, strong organisational skills and a proactive approach to their work. They will be confident working with numbers, managing competing priorities and working both independently and as part of a team. This position would suit someone with previous experience in accounts or finance administration who is looking to further develop their skills within a busy and growing business. Key Responsibilities Process and accurately record purchase invoices, credit notes and other financial transactions. Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable activities. Reconcile supplier statements, investigate discrepancies and resolve outstanding queries. Assist with the accurate and timely processing of monthly staff payroll. Support bank reconciliations and the maintenance of accurate financial records. Liaise with suppliers, branch teams and internal departments regarding accounts queries. Assist with preparing supplier payments and monitoring outstanding balances. Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial information within the company's accounting systems. Support month-end procedures and assist with the preparation of financial reports. Provide general administrative support to the Accounts Team. Carry out other finance-related duties as required. What We're Looking For Previous experience in an accounts, finance or administrative role is desirable. Good numerical skills and excellent attention to detail. Strong organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines. Good IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications. Experience using accounting or payroll software would be advantageous. The ability to work accurately, handle confidential information and maintain a high level of discretion. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. A positive, flexible and proactive approach to work. The ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team. Why Join McKeevers Chemists? This is an excellent opportunity to become part of an established and growing pharmacy business, working within a supportive team and gaining valuable experience across a range of accounting, payroll and financial activities. We welcome applications from individuals who are enthusiastic, dependable and keen to contribute to the continued success of our business. McKeevers Chemists is an Equal Opportunities Employer
Head Of CRM, Loyalty And Retail Media
About Dunnes Stores Dunnes Stores is Ireland’s leading grocery, home and fashion retailer, serving over 1.6 million loyal customers weekly. Dunnes Stores has an 80 year heritage of offering quality and better value, in food, home, and fashion. We are now seeking a new role for experienced senior leader to shape the future of customer engagement at Dunnes Stores, driving loyalty, CRM, and the fast-emerging retail media business. Role Overview This is a new leadership role responsible for designing and executing a market-leading loyalty and customer relationship marketing (CRM) strategy, while also developing a professional scalable retail media business which we see as a high-value growth channel for Dunnes Stores and our FMCG supplier partners. The successful candidate will own the full customer engagement life cycle, ensuring Dunnes Stores consistently recruits new customers to its loyalty membership programme, develops them into regular customers across all our channels and delivers better value, recognition, and personalised experiences to our customers to encourage them to willingly give us their lifetime customer loyalty. Alongside building a best-in-class retail media proposition that reflects our leading brand position and targeting our customers appropriately. The role is based full time in our Head Office in Dublin City Centre. Key Responsibilities Loyalty & CRM If this sounds like the perfect job for you, please apply now and see what difference you could make! Dunnes Stores is an equal opportunity employer
Door To Fundraiser At
Oxfam is a global movement of people who won't live with the injustice of poverty. We respond to emergencies, support communities to overcome poverty, and campaign to change the systems that keep people poor. What We Offer About the Role As a Door-to-Door Fundraiser, you will engage, inspire and recruit supporters to make regular donations to Oxfam Ireland. You will be the public face of Oxfam, helping raise vital funds for communities affected by poverty, conflict and climate change around the world. Why Join Oxfam? This is more than a fundraising role. It is an opportunity to gain first-hand insight into Oxfam's work across humanitarian response, long-term development, advocacy, policy and influencing, while developing valuable skills in communication, public engagement, leadership and relationship building. Whether your ambition is to build a career in fundraising, communications, advocacy, campaigning, international development or leadership, Oxfam can provide a strong foundation. Many colleagues have used their fundraising experience as a springboard into wider roles across Oxfam Ireland and the international Oxfam network. Joining the Oxfamily means becoming part of a global movement working in more than 70 countries, with opportunities to learn from and collaborate with colleagues across Ireland and Oxfam affiliates throughout Europe, North America, Latin America, Africa, Asia and the Pacific. Make a difference. Develop your career. Help create lasting change worldwide.
Production Operative
About the Role You'll play a key role in our manufacturing operation, helping us produce high-quality lintels that are supplied to customers across the construction industry. Working as part of a hands-on production team, you'll be involved in the day-to-day manufacture, quality checking, handling and preparation of our products. This is a practical role suited to someone who enjoys working as part of a team, takes pride in doing a job well and is looking to develop their skills within a busy manufacturing environment. What you’ll be doing
Motor Mechanics Apprentice
Profile of Craft Core Skills Motor Mechanics The Motor Industry The work of a Motor Mechanic involves the servicing, maintenance and fault diagnosis of automobile and light commercial vehicle mechanical and electrical systems, vehicle component removal, installation or repair according to original manufacturers’ specification. At the end of the apprenticeship, the craftsperson will be able to demonstrate competence in the following skills: Servicing Read, interpret and carry out manufacturers’ instructions for all vehicle service, maintenance and repair procedures. Complete a vehicle report form. Fgas Describe the overall aim of Regulation No. 842/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 of May 2006 in relation to the air conditioning systems of automotive vehicles (MACs). List the dangers to personal health and related safety regulations related to the refrigerant gas contained in mobile air conditioning (MAC) systems. Describe the location of possible leaks of refrigerant gas from an automotive air con unit. Engine Diagnose faults, dismantle and reassemble the engine and its ancillary components. Replace timing belts and chains. Use all recommended bolt tightening procedures. Electrical Read and interpret relevant electrical wiring diagrams. Use fault-code reader to interrogate ECU memory and OBD system. Employ a logical and structured fault diagnosis methodology (use of diagnostic flow charts). Measure and interpret quantities of electrical current, voltage and resistance. Diagnose/resolve faults in starter, charging and lighting circuits. Remove/replace vehicle lighting components. Align headlamps. Fuel/Ignition Diagnose and resolve faults in electronically controlled fuel, ignition and emissions control systems. Evaluate exhaust emission levels with reference to NCT/DoT VTM test requirements. Transmission Diagnose faults in manual transmission units. Remove/refit manual transmission units. Diagnose faults in clutch assemblies. Remove/replace clutch components. Remove/replace driveshaft joints and bearings. Brakes Diagnose mechanical and hydraulic faults in the braking system. Remove/replace brake components. Employ manufacturers’ recommended service and bleeding procedures. Core Skills (cont’d) Specialist Skills Steering/Suspension Diagnose faults in steering and suspension systems. Remove/replace steering and suspension components. Align suspension and steering geometry. Balance wheels. Repair punctures. Bodywork Remove/replace bodywork components e.g. door locks, windows and regulators. Engine Carry out complete engine overhaul on automobile and light commercial vehicle petrol and diesel engines. Electrical Check operation of, diagnose any faults present, and return to original manufacturers’ specification: standard, multi-voltage and high voltage systems, inter-control module communication systems e.g. CAN, LIN, VAN and MOST networks, multiplex wiring, climate control, cruise control, theft deterrence systems, comfort systems e.g. electric windows and seat/steering adjustment, sunroof, and central locking. Fuel systems Check operation of, diagnose any faults present, and return to original manufacturers’ specification: high pressure petrol injection systems (e.g. GDI and MED-Motronic) and high pressure diesel injection systems (e.g. commonrail). Transmission Check operation of, diagnose any faults present, overhaul and return to original manufacturers’ specification: manual, automatic or hybrid transmission assemblies. Brakes Check operation of, diagnose any faults present, and return to original manufacturers’ specification: ABS and EHB (Electro-Hydraulic Braking) systems. This includes ESP (Electronic Stability Program), TCS (Traction Control System), and ACC (Adaptive Cruise Control) systems. Occupant safety Examine, diagnose any faults present, and return to original manufacturers’ specification: vehicle occupant passive safety systems. This includes airbag, belt tensioner and rollover protection systems. Communication and Information Check operation of, diagnose any faults present, and return to original manufacturers’ specification: In-Car Entertainment systems, telecommunication systems, vehicle information systems e.g. technical monitoring displays and GPS (Global Positioning System). Mobile Air Conditioning (MAC) systems. Discuss and demonstrate best practice for handling of Fgases storage cylinders, the safe recovery and disposal of Fgas. Perform full servicing of an air conditioning system of a motor vehicle to include: leak detection, recovery, vacuum and refill. Common Skills Specialist Skills (cont’d) Servicing Read, interpret and carry out manufacturers’ instructions for all vehicle service, maintenance and repair procedures. Complete a vehicle report form. NCT/DoT VTM Determine the condition of automotive vehicles to NCT/DoT VTM requirements. Engine Diagnose faults and return to original manufacturers’ specification: petrol and diesel engines and their ancillary components. Electrical Read and interpret relevant electrical wiring diagrams. Use fault-code reader to interrogate ECU memory and OBD system. Employ a logical and structured fault diagnosis methodology (use of diagnostic flow charts). Measure and interpret quantities of electrical current, voltage and resistance. Diagnose/resolve faults in starter, charging and lighting circuits. Remove/replace vehicle lighting components. Align headlamps. Transmission Diagnose faults and return to original manufacturers’ specification: clutch system components, driveshafts and bearings. Brakes Diagnose faults and return to original manufacturers’ specification: brake friction linings. Steering Diagnose faults and return to original manufacturers’ specification: steering linkage and geometry settings. Bodywork Remove/replace bodywork components e.g. door locks, windows and regulators.
Adult Education Officer
The starting salary for this role is €64,218 per annum pro-rata 35 hours per week 35 days per annum pro-rata Job Summary The role of the AEO is an integral part of the FET Management Team. The role of the AEO is to assist the Chief Executive and the Director of FET in the leadership and management of WWETB’s services in the areas of Further Education and Training. The AEO will have responsibility for the effective management of staff, financial and other resources and their effective use in the delivery of agreed and appropriate support and services as require by stakeholders. In the interest of organisational effectiveness and flexibility, members of the management team, including AEO’s, may be required to rotate within the general FET management team as needs arise. Key Responsibilities ▪ Strategic leadership and accountability: Manage, coordinate and be accountable for assigned FET and Youth Affairs programmes and support services, in line with WWETB’s Strategy Statement, relevant national FET and youth policies and strategies, and annual Service Plans. ▪ Strategic and service planning: Contribute to the development, implementation and review of the educational elements of WWETB’s strategic plans, annual Service Plans and Annual Reports, taking a leadership role as required. ▪ Needs assessment and responsive provision: Identify the further education and training needs of adults and relevant young people across Waterford and Wexford, and support the development of appropriate responses. ▪ Learner inclusion and participation: Promote inclusive provision and ensure learner voice informs programme planning, delivery and review, addressing barriers to access, retention and achievement. ▪ Access and progression: Strengthen access, transfer and progression pathways within FET and into higher education, apprenticeships and employment, working collaboratively with relevant colleagues and partners. ▪ Staff leadership and development: Lead, support and line-manage assigned staff, promote professional development and contribute to workforce planning and performance management. ▪ Integration and coordination: Work collaboratively with colleagues to strengthen the integration and coordination of FET programmes and support services, in line with WWETB priorities and service requirements. ▪ Service development and change: Lead assigned service development initiatives and organisational change to improve provision, learner outcomes and organisational effectiveness. ▪ Safeguarding and risk management: Oversee implementation of applicable safeguarding, health and safety, data protection and risk management policies within the assigned portfolio, ensuring significant concerns are escalated appropriately. ▪ Quality assurance and improvement: Support the development, implementation and review of WWETB’s quality assurance arrangements, programme evaluation and continuous improvement processes, in accordance with its obligations under the Qualifications and Quality Assurance (Education and Training) Act 2012. ▪ Financial and resource management: Manage assigned budgets, funding agreements and resources, ensuring effective financial controls, expenditure monitoring and accountability. ▪ Youth funding and service oversight: Oversee assigned youth funding schemes and funded services, ensuring compliance with applicable scheme requirements, funding agreements, quality standards and reporting arrangements. ▪ Partnership development: Develop effective partnerships with statutory agencies, community organisations and employers, including the Department of Social Protection, to support learner engagement and coordinated provision. ▪ Stakeholder engagement: Liaise with local and regional stakeholders to develop programmes that respond to learner, community and employer needs, in line with Government policy. ▪ Evidence-informed planning: Monitor and analyse PLSS and other relevant data to identify trends, inform strategic responses and improve programme planning and service delivery. ▪ Reporting and evaluation: Prepare statistical analyses, reports and recommendations to inform strategic priorities, resource allocation and effective service provision. ▪ Funding-body requirements: Fulfil applicable SOLAS, DFHERIS and other funding-body requirements for programme planning, monitoring and reporting, including FARR, PLSS and European Social Fund reporting, as required. ▪ Representation and communication: Represent WWETB as required and lead communication and promotional initiatives that strengthen awareness of its programmes, services and learner opportunities. ▪ Delegated accountability: Carry out the lawful instructions of the Board and Chief Executive and fulfil any formally assigned Sub-Accounting Officer responsibilities, including accountability for designated budgets and the property, equipment and assets entrusted to the role. ▪ Other assigned duties: Undertake other duties appropriate to the AEO grade as assigned by the Chief Executive or Director of FET. This job description offers a broad outline of the role’s key duties and is designed to be flexible and adaptable. It will be reviewed periodically to ensure it remains aligned with organisational needs. Essential Requirements The following outlines the essential qualifications, skills, and competencies required for candidates applying for the Adult Education Officer position. These criteria are designed to ensure that applicants possess the necessary foundation to excel in the role and contribute effectively to the organisation’s goals. The successful candidate will: ▪ Have management experience at an appropriate senior level, including leading teams and managing resources. ▪ Have relevant experience in the following: o Leadership of teaching or learning or training in adult education or further education or training or community or voluntary sectors; o Governance and management; o Performance management. ▪ Demonstrate the capacity to work as part of a management team, contribute to the implementation of strategic plans, organisational policies and procedures; ▪ Demonstrate the ability to manage and lead change and to fulfil reform requirements within the ETB; ▪ Have strong interpersonal and collaborative skills including the ability to work effectively with a range of stakeholders and to represent the ETB as required; ▪ Demonstrate that they possess the skills/competencies identified as being important for the role. These include: o Leadership: Supporting, developing, leading and managing FET staff. o Analysis & Decision Making: Programme planning, monitoring and implementation. o Management and delivery of results: Reviewing, reporting and evaluating FET programme and service delivery. o Interpersonal and communication skills: Promote, establish and maintain effective communications across all FET provision and with relevant voluntary and statutory bodies. o Specialist Knowledge, Expertise and Self-development: Possess a clear understanding of the role and how it fits into the work of the ETB and maintain a focus on self-development, seeking feedback and opportunities for growth to help carry out the specific role requirements. o Drive & Commitment to Public Service Values: Develop, manage and implement an ETBwide framework approach to the delivery of further education and training provision and service. Desirable Requirements The following outlines the desirable requirements for candidates applying for the Adult Education Officer position and may be used to facilitate shortlisting: ▪ Experience leading education, training, youth or community services; ▪ Demonstrated success in implementing strategic and operational plans, managing budgets and funding agreements, and improving service quality and outcomes. Experience overseeing publicly funded services would be advantageous. ▪ A record of building effective partnerships with statutory agencies, community organisations, employers or education providers. Strong consultation, negotiation, report-writing and presentation skills. ▪ A relevant third-level qualification in education, youth work, community development, management or a related discipline. Knowledge of FET and youth policy, quality assurance, safeguarding and funding arrangements. A leadership or management qualification would be advantageous. Eligibility to Apply Candidates must, by the date of job offer, be: ▪ A citizen of the European Economic Area. The EEA consists of the Member States of the European Union, 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 is a spouse or child of an EEA or Swiss citizen and has a stamp 4 visa; or ▪ 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 ▪ 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 Switzerland and has a stamp 4 visa
Adult Education Officer
The starting salary for this role is €64,218 per annum pro-rata 35 hours per week 35 days per annum pro-rata Job Summary The role of the AEO is an integral part of the FET Management Team. The role of the AEO is to assist the Chief Executive and the Director of FET in the leadership and management of WWETB’s services in the areas of Further Education and Training. The AEO will have responsibility for the effective management of staff, financial and other resources and their effective use in the delivery of agreed and appropriate support and services as require by stakeholders. In the interest of organisational effectiveness and flexibility, members of the management team, including AEO’s, may be required to rotate within the general FET management team as needs arise. Key Responsibilities ▪ Strategic leadership and accountability: Manage, coordinate and be accountable for assigned FET and Youth Affairs programmes and support services, in line with WWETB’s Strategy Statement, relevant national FET and youth policies and strategies, and annual Service Plans. ▪ Strategic and service planning: Contribute to the development, implementation and review of the educational elements of WWETB’s strategic plans, annual Service Plans and Annual Reports, taking a leadership role as required. ▪ Needs assessment and responsive provision: Identify the further education and training needs of adults and relevant young people across Waterford and Wexford, and support the development of appropriate responses. ▪ Learner inclusion and participation: Promote inclusive provision and ensure learner voice informs programme planning, delivery and review, addressing barriers to access, retention and achievement. ▪ Access and progression: Strengthen access, transfer and progression pathways within FET and into higher education, apprenticeships and employment, working collaboratively with relevant colleagues and partners. ▪ Staff leadership and development: Lead, support and line-manage assigned staff, promote professional development and contribute to workforce planning and performance management. ▪ Integration and coordination: Work collaboratively with colleagues to strengthen the integration and coordination of FET programmes and support services, in line with WWETB priorities and service requirements. ▪ Service development and change: Lead assigned service development initiatives and organisational change to improve provision, learner outcomes and organisational effectiveness. ▪ Safeguarding and risk management: Oversee implementation of applicable safeguarding, health and safety, data protection and risk management policies within the assigned portfolio, ensuring significant concerns are escalated appropriately. ▪ Quality assurance and improvement: Support the development, implementation and review of WWETB’s quality assurance arrangements, programme evaluation and continuous improvement processes, in accordance with its obligations under the Qualifications and Quality Assurance (Education and Training) Act 2012. ▪ Financial and resource management: Manage assigned budgets, funding agreements and resources, ensuring effective financial controls, expenditure monitoring and accountability. ▪ Youth funding and service oversight: Oversee assigned youth funding schemes and funded services, ensuring compliance with applicable scheme requirements, funding agreements, quality standards and reporting arrangements. ▪ Partnership development: Develop effective partnerships with statutory agencies, community organisations and employers, including the Department of Social Protection, to support learner engagement and coordinated provision. ▪ Stakeholder engagement: Liaise with local and regional stakeholders to develop programmes that respond to learner, community and employer needs, in line with Government policy. ▪ Evidence-informed planning: Monitor and analyse PLSS and other relevant data to identify trends, inform strategic responses and improve programme planning and service delivery. ▪ Reporting and evaluation: Prepare statistical analyses, reports and recommendations to inform strategic priorities, resource allocation and effective service provision. ▪ Funding-body requirements: Fulfil applicable SOLAS, DFHERIS and other funding-body requirements for programme planning, monitoring and reporting, including FARR, PLSS and European Social Fund reporting, as required. ▪ Representation and communication: Represent WWETB as required and lead communication and promotional initiatives that strengthen awareness of its programmes, services and learner opportunities. ▪ Delegated accountability: Carry out the lawful instructions of the Board and Chief Executive and fulfil any formally assigned Sub-Accounting Officer responsibilities, including accountability for designated budgets and the property, equipment and assets entrusted to the role. ▪ Other assigned duties: Undertake other duties appropriate to the AEO grade as assigned by the Chief Executive or Director of FET. This job description offers a broad outline of the role’s key duties and is designed to be flexible and adaptable. It will be reviewed periodically to ensure it remains aligned with organisational needs. Essential Requirements The following outlines the essential qualifications, skills, and competencies required for candidates applying for the Adult Education Officer position. These criteria are designed to ensure that applicants possess the necessary foundation to excel in the role and contribute effectively to the organisation’s goals. The successful candidate will: ▪ Have management experience at an appropriate senior level, including leading teams and managing resources. ▪ Have relevant experience in the following: o Leadership of teaching or learning or training in adult education or further education or training or community or voluntary sectors; o Governance and management; o Performance management. ▪ Demonstrate the capacity to work as part of a management team, contribute to the implementation of strategic plans, organisational policies and procedures; ▪ Demonstrate the ability to manage and lead change and to fulfil reform requirements within the ETB; ▪ Have strong interpersonal and collaborative skills including the ability to work effectively with a range of stakeholders and to represent the ETB as required; ▪ Demonstrate that they possess the skills/competencies identified as being important for the role. These include: o Leadership: Supporting, developing, leading and managing FET staff. o Analysis & Decision Making: Programme planning, monitoring and implementation. o Management and delivery of results: Reviewing, reporting and evaluating FET programme and service delivery. o Interpersonal and communication skills: Promote, establish and maintain effective communications across all FET provision and with relevant voluntary and statutory bodies. o Specialist Knowledge, Expertise and Self-development: Possess a clear understanding of the role and how it fits into the work of the ETB and maintain a focus on self-development, seeking feedback and opportunities for growth to help carry out the specific role requirements. o Drive & Commitment to Public Service Values: Develop, manage and implement an ETBwide framework approach to the delivery of further education and training provision and service. Desirable Requirements The following outlines the desirable requirements for candidates applying for the Adult Education Officer position and may be used to facilitate shortlisting: ▪ Experience leading education, training, youth or community services; ▪ Demonstrated success in implementing strategic and operational plans, managing budgets and funding agreements, and improving service quality and outcomes. Experience overseeing publicly funded services would be advantageous. ▪ A record of building effective partnerships with statutory agencies, community organisations, employers or education providers. Strong consultation, negotiation, report-writing and presentation skills. ▪ A relevant third-level qualification in education, youth work, community development, management or a related discipline. Knowledge of FET and youth policy, quality assurance, safeguarding and funding arrangements. A leadership or management qualification would be advantageous. Eligibility to Apply Candidates must, by the date of job offer, be: ▪ A citizen of the European Economic Area. The EEA consists of the Member States of the European Union, 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 is a spouse or child of an EEA or Swiss citizen and has a stamp 4 visa; or ▪ 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 ▪ 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 Switzerland and has a stamp 4 visa
