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Elmwood Protection Services (part of the H&J Martin Group within the Lagan Specialist Contracting Group) is now recruiting a Service Delivery & Contracts Coordinator. Company: Elmwood Protection Services Job Type: Full Time, Permanent Location: Belfast Our Business Elmwood Protection Services is a leading provider of comprehensive fire, security and access solutions. Respected and led by industry experts we offer a full range of services across fire protection, security systems, doors, and gates. Our commitment to excellence in service provision ensures that we deliver first-class service to our clients. We serve a diverse range of sectors including commercial, industrial, hospitality, private, public, and residential customers across the UK. Our reputation for delivering tailored solutions and first-class service has made us a trusted name in the industry. Role Overview We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Service Delivery & Contracts Coordinator to support the operational and contractual delivery of our services. This key role is responsible for managing all departmental administration, monitoring performance data, and ensuring accurate reporting across internal systems and client platforms. Working closely with the business’s management, you will assist in the coordination of service contracts, track engineer documentation, and support client communications. You’ll take ownership of administrative processes, contribute to compliance and performance monitoring, and play a vital role in ensuring the smooth and efficient running of the department. Please see attached document for full job advert. The closing date for completed applications is Wednesday 23rd July 2025 at 12 noon. LAGAN SPECIALIST CONTRACTING GROUP ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER
Psychologist Staff Grade
BROTHERS OF CHARITY SERVICES IRELAND – SOUTHERN REGION The Brothers of Charity Services Ireland – Southern Region is a major voluntary organisation, which provides age related residential, educational and day services for people with intellectual disabilities, autism and communication disorders throughout the Cork and Kerry area. Applications are invited for the following:- STAFF GRADE CLINICAL / EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGIST Ref: 33/2025 Permanent Full-Time (35 hours per week) Children Disability Network Team 1 (North Kerry) Based in Listowel, Co. Kerry (Outreach to Castleisland/Tralee) Job Summary This post is in Network 1 (North Kerry), working as part of an Interdisciplinary team providing supports to children and young adults, 0-18yrs and their families. This will include children with Intellectual, Physical, Sensory disability, children on the Autistic Spectrum and children at risk of or query developmental delay; where their needs require the support of an Interdisciplinary Disability team. This team is under the national model of service provision “Progressing Disability Services for Children and Young People” lead by the HSE. The successful candidate will be employed by the Brothers of Charity Services Ireland. The Network 1 North Kerry team is based in Listowel with an outreach service to Tralee to provide input to families from the Castleisland/Farranfore area . A ssessment, diagnostic and therapeutic interventions are provided by an Interdisciplinary team. The CDNT aims to maximise the child/ young adult’s full potential and works within the context of the family and community, empowering and supporting parents/care givers and family members Professional Qualifications, Experience, etc Candidates must have professional qualification as per the Department of Health guidelines See job description for full criteria. Have a university degree or diploma (QQI Level 8 equivalent) obtained with 1st or 2nd class honours in which Psychology was taken as a major subject and honours obtained in that subject, AND Have an Irish post-graduate professional psychology qualification accredited by the Psychological Society of Ireland in Clinical, Counselling or Educational Psychology OR An equivalent qualification from another jurisdiction validated by the Department of Health. AND Must have 6 months experience of working as a Psychologist , or Trainee Psychologist under supervision, with children with disabilities (Intellectual Disability, Autism and/or Physical and Sensory disabilities) Driving Licence Must have a full driving license and means of transport which qualifies you to drive on Irish roads. Age The Public Service Superannuation (Age of Retirement) Act, 2018* set 70 years as the compulsory retirement age for public servants. * Public Servants not affected by this legislation: Public servants recruited between 1 April 2004 and 31 December 2012 (new entrants) have no compulsory retirement age. Public servants recruited since 1 January 2013 are members of the Single Pension Scheme and have a compulsory retirement age of 70 Health Candidates for and any person holding the office must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to the office and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service Character Candidates for and any person holding the office must be of good character Salary Scale: €61,362 - €105,050 including 2 LSI's per annum (Department of Health Consolidated Scales 1/3/25). * Successful candidates are required to submit all documentary evidence outlining any relevant experience within 3 months of starting date. Failure to do so will mean that any incremental credit due now will only be paid from date of submission of documents. Reporting to: Children Disability Network Manager Informal Enquiries to:- Hannah Carmody, Children’s Disability Network Manager, Tel. +353 86 7742549, Or Dr. Mark Quinn, Head of Psychology Department, Tel: +353 21 4556200 Closing Date: Sunday 20thJuly 2025 Interviews scheduled for Tuesday 12th August 2025 in Listowel, Co. Kerry Applications should be made online using the 'Apply' Link Below A panel will be formed from this competition to fill any Staff Grade Psychology vacancies that arise in our Kerry Children Disability Services The Brothers of Charity Services Ireland - Southern Region is an equal opportunities employer INDS
Office Administrator
Job Description At Openfolde, its our people who make the difference. Were proud of our friendly, positive, and driven cultureand were looking for someone who shares that spirit to join our Germinal Ireland team. This is more than just an administrative role. Its an opportunity to bring fresh energy, challenge the status quo, and help shape the future of our operations. If you're someone who thrives on making things better, faster, and more efficientand youre not afraid to shake things upwe want to hear from you. Reporting to: Operations Manager What youll be doing Youll be at the heart of our office operations, supporting our warehouse and sales teams to deliver exceptional service to our customers. Your role will include:
General Operative Band 3 (Rural)
The Office of Public Works (OPW) invites applications for the appointment to the position of seasonal General Operative Band 3 (Rural) at the Athenry National Monuments District. The position will be based at Poulnabrone Dolmen, Co. Clare. The position, is a Non-Established State Industrial post based on a 39-hour week (full-time) rostered 5 days over 7. (Monday to Sunday) and appointments will be subject to a probationary period of 7 months which may be extended to 10 months under certain circumstances. Continuation in employment in the position, following the end of the Probation Period, will be dependent upon the appointee fully meeting the requirements of the positions during the Probation Period. The actual hours of attendance are determined by local management requirements. This is an OPW recruitment competition to which applicants with the minimum eligibility requirements may apply. Persons who wish to be considered for appointment to the above position should submit a completed application form, and copies of specified required documentation. A short-listing assessment, on the basis of the information supplied on the Application Form, will be used by OPW to select those applicants who are to be invited to attend for competitive interview. The competitive interview process, will be used by OPW to select the candidates determined by the Interview Board as being suitable for appointment to fill the position and a reserve panel, effective for a limited period, may be formed to fill any future sanctioned positions that may arise in Athenry National Monuments District. Any existing reserve panels will take precedence until they are either expired or exhausted. Appointment to the position will be subject to the provision of satisfactory references and meeting requirements for satisfactory health and vetting. Placement on the panel does not guarantee nor imply that an offer of employment will be made to those placed on same. In the event that an offer of an appointment is made, it will be made in the order of merit of those on the panel regardless of the length of contract period offered and the specific area in which the position would be based. Appointments to approved positions of employment are made as and when considered appropriate by OPW management and will be subject to the candidate meeting the OPW’s requirements with regard to health, references and Garda vetting. In the event that the candidate does not satisfactorily meet the OPW’s requirements with regard to health, references and Garda vetting, the candidate will receive no further consideration under the competition and will not proceed to appointment. OPW Areas of Responsibility The OPW’s areas of responsibility include Heritage Services and Flood Risk Management. The OPW’s Heritage Services has responsibility for the protection, care and maintenance of 780 heritage sites, nationwide, including national monuments, historical parks, gardens and buildings. Essential Eligibility Requirements (at the closing date): Candidates must have, on the closing date for receipt of applications the following minimum requirements: This job description is intended as a general guide to the range of duties and it is neither definitive nor restrictive. Citizenship Requirements Eligible candidates must 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 has a stamp 41 or a Stamp 5 visa; 1. Please note that a 50 TEU visa, which is a replacement for Stamp 4EUFAM after Brexit, is acceptable as a Stamp 4 equivalent. To qualify candidates must be eligible by the date of any job offer. Collective Agreement: Redundancy Payments to Public Servants Age On the closing date for receipt of applications for this position, the following are the eligibility requirements with regard to age; - the minimum age requirement for potential applicants is 18; - the appointee will be a member of the Single Public Service Pension Scheme, as defined in the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012. Under the Scheme, retirement is compulsory on reaching 70 years of age. Outside Employment The position is whole-time and the appointee may not at any time engage in, or be connected with, any outside business or activity which would in any way conflict with the interests of the OPW, or be inconsistent with their official positions, or tend to impair their ability to carry out their duties. For this reason, an appointee who intends to be engaged in or connected with any outside business or employment should inform the OPW HR Management (Operational) Section of such an intention. Ill-Health Retirement For an individual who has retired from a Civil/Public service body on the grounds of ill-health his/her pension from that employment may be subject to review in accordance with the rules of ill-health retirement within the pension scheme of that employment. Health Before being accepted as suitable for appointment, the appointee must satisfy certain criteria including suitability in respect of health. The onus is on the appointee to declare their suitability, to the best of their knowledge and belief, regarding their health status, and in this regard, the appointee will be asked to complete a health self-declaration statement. Please note that any misstatements, incomplete statements and/or false declarations are liable to disqualify the appointee from the competition and/or result in the summary termination of their appointment to/employment in the position. Security Clearance Garda vetting may be sought in respect of individuals who come under consideration for appointment. The proposed appointee may be required to complete and return a Garda Vetting form, which will be forwarded to An Garda Síochána for security checks to be undertaken. Enquiries may also be made with the police force of any country in which the proposed appointee resided. Persons selected for appointment under this competition may receive offers of appointment, the commencement and continuation of which would be subject to satisfactory Garda Vetting of the proposed appointees. Pay The General Operative Band 3 (Rural) weekly pay scale for the position, as and from 1st March 2025 is as follows: €656.12 - €798.93 per week
Product Registration Officer
Product Registration Officer – (Job Ref: 25N/PRDR) Randox Laboratories continues to develop disruptive innovations within the Diagnostics and Healthcare sector globally. We are proud to have been named the Number 1 company in Northern Ireland, for the second consecutive year in the “Belfast Telegraph Top 100 Companies 2024”. Our staff are at the heart of everything we do and achieve. We have an exciting career opportunity for a Product Registration Officer within our regulatory affairs team. Location : Randox Science Park, 30 Randalstown Rd, Antrim, BT41 4FL. Contract Offered : Full-time, Permanent. Working Hours / Shifts : 40 hours over four days per week: Monday to Thursday, 8am to 6.40pm. What does this role involve? The main function of this role is to assist with national and international product registrations for Randox products. The main duties of the role include: • Assist with all requirements of registering the Randox product line directly in Europe, Brazil, Canada, China, Saudi Arabia, Australia, Malaysia, South Korea and USA etc. • Prepare regulatory documentation, review and interpret previous regulatory documents, technical information and performance data to ensure compliance with national/ international regulations and standards. • Compile, submit and follow up on registration files to obtain and maintain marketing authorisations for IVD Medical Devices and to manage them throughout the life-cycle and respond to questions from the various regulatory authorities. • Support the Technical writers with updating technical files. • Assisting with the IVDR CE marking process. • Provide regulatory support when required and ensure that customers, distributor and OEM partners are serviced at the highest level of satisfaction through quality service and quick responses. • Coordinate the legalisation of registration documents. • Prepare regulatory assessments for new products and assess the impact of changes on current registration. • Perform detailed format reviews of the technical files to ensure consistency. • Review and approval of product labelling (IFU, labels). • Provide regulatory support for customers, distributors and OEM partners. • Work with the QA & Regulatory teams to ensure regulatory compliance and licenses are maintained. Who can apply? Essential criteria: • Educated to degree level in a Science or Engineering related discipline, or relevant experience. • Strong IT skills, including the use of Microsoft Office packages. • Experience with interpretation of technical information and performance data. Desirable: • Experience in a controlled manufacturing or analytical environment. • Experience of working in a highly regulated industry e.g. ISO13485, IVDR 2017/746, or similar standards. • Experience in preparing technical files. • Experience in registering IVD products and CDx products in US, Europe, China and Japan. • Knowledge of In vitro diagnostics (IVD) devices This advert may be open for as long as 30 days although we may close the advert early if we receive sufficient applicants to fill the roles.
Clerical Officer
THE POSITION The Council is seeking applications from suitably qualified candidates with relevant experience for the position of Clerical Officer. The Clerical Officer is a key support position within the Council, providing a comprehensive general administrative and clerical support to a section or department. The Clerical Officer works as part of a team to meet work goals and objectives and to deliver quality services to internal and external customers. The duties of a Clerical Officer are varied and can involve assignment to different parts of the organisation or different areas of work. The work of the Clerical Officer requires that employees in the role function in a flexible manner and work effectively together as a team to deliver required outcomes or outputs. The Clerical Officer is expected to carry out their duties in a manner that enhances public trust and confidence. The Council invites applications from suitably qualified persons who wish to be considered for inclusion on a panel from which permanent and temporary vacancies for the position of Clerical Officer shall be drawn. QUALIFICATIONS Education, Experience, etc. On the latest date for receipt of completed application forms, candidates shall have:- a) At least Grade D (or a pass) in Higher or Ordinary Level in five subjects from the approved list of subjects in the Department of Education Established Leaving Certificate Examination or Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme or a Pass Leaving Certificate Applied or a Level 2 N.C.V.A. Certificate Or b) Have passed an examination of at least equivalent standard. Or c) Have had at least two years previous service in an office of Clerical Officer, Clerk/Typist (Clerical Duties), Clerk/Typist (Typing and Clerical Duties) or Clerk/Typist, under a Local Authority or Health Board in the State. Or d) Have satisfactory relevant experience which encompasses demonstrable equivalent skills. In the event that an offer of employment is made, the candidate will be required to submit all relevant Educational Qualifications in order to meet the requirements above. DUTIES A Clerical Officer is the entry grade within the administrative structure of Wicklow County Council. Clerical Officers provide administrative and secretarial support within a team to ensure the provision of customer services, across the organisation. These services include housing, transportation infrastructure, environmental protection, planning, recreation & amenity, community development and supporting economic development. Duties may include (but not limited to): Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the purpose of creating a panel for Clerical Officers (Grade III) from which permanent/temporary vacancies arising may be filled. While any candidate appointed may be assigned at any time to any of the Municipal Districts/Directorates under the Chief Executive’s control. Probation Where persons who are not already permanent officers of a Local Authority are appointed, the following provisions shall apply; (a) there shall be a period after such appointments take effect, during which such persons shall hold office on probation; (b) such period shall be three months (temporary contract) and six months (permanent contract) this period may be extended at the Chief Executive discretion; (c) such persons shall cease to hold such office at the end of the period of probation, unless during such period, the Chief Executive has certified that the service of such persons in satisfactory. Salary: €30,811 – €47,945 per annum includes 1st LSI E.L. 03/2025 The salary shall be fully inclusive and shall be as determined from time to time in line with national policy. The holder of the office shall pay to the local authority any fees or other monies (other than his/her inclusive salary) payable to and received by him/her by virtue of his/her office or in respect of services which he/she is required by or under any enactment to perform. Starting pay shall be determined in accordance with appropriate Departmental Circular letters. New Entrants will be placed on the minimum of salary scale. Hours of Work The person appointed will be required to work a 35 hour per week Monday to Friday which equates to a 7 hour day to be accounted for with attendance hours of 9.00 a.m. to 5.00p.m. with one hour lunch between 1.00p.m. and 2.00p.m. A flexi system is also in operation. Garda Vetting Candidates may be subject to Garda Vetting. Appointment(s) will be considered having regard to receipt of satisfactory Garda Vetting, particularly to determine suitability to work with children/vulnerable adults. 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. Work Permit All non-EU/EEA citizens must hold a valid work permit prior to and for the duration of their contract. The work permit must allow you to work full time for Wicklow County Council. It is the responsibility of individual employees to ensure that you have a valid work permit. If at any stage during your contract you cease to hold a valid work permit you must immediately advise Wicklow County Council and your employment will cease with immediate effect. Health: For the purposes of satisfying the requirements as to health it will be necessary for successful candidates, before they are appointed, to undergo at their expense a medical examination by a qualified medical practitioner to be nominated by the local authority. On taking up appointment the expense of the medical examination will be refunded to candidates. 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: Annual leave entitlement will be 27 days per annum exclusive of public holidays and Good Friday. Retirement Age: There is no mandatory retirement age for new entrants to the Public Service as defined in the Public Services Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2004. Persons who are NOT new entrants to the Public Service as defined in the Public Services Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, 2004 and the Public Service Superannuation (Age of Retirement) Act 2018, are subject to a compulsory retirement age of 70 years. With effect from 1st January 2013, persons who are pensionable under the terms of the Single Public Service Pension Scheme will have a minimum retirement age of 66 years initially rising in line with the State Pension age changes. Members of the Single Public Service Pension Scheme have a compulsory retirement age of 70 years. Superannuation: Persons who become pensionable public servants on or after 1st January 2013 will become members of the Single Public Service Pension Scheme and, as such, will be required to pay contributions of 3% of pensionable remuneration and 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). Persons who become pensionable officers of a local authority who are liable to pay the Class A rate of PRSI contribution will be required in respect of their superannuation to contribute to the local authority at the rate of 1.5% of their pensionable remuneration plus 3.5% of the 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). 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 their superannuation to contribute to the local authority at the rate of 5% of their pensionable remuneration. All persons who become pensionable officers of a local authority will 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 their pensionable remuneration in accordance with the terms of the scheme.
Multimedia And Instructional Design Officer
Permanent, Full-time (36 hours per week) The successful applicant may be required to work in any of the College’s buildings, as necessary. Job Purpose: To engage with academic staff to establish each school’s expectations and needs with respect to utilising technology to enhance course content; structuring blended learning courses to enhance teaching learning and assessment and in leading on the design and implementation of a range of educationally focused learning tools and platforms, and other appropriate solutions, to deliver effective online and blended teaching solutions.
Support Worker
BROTHERS OF CHARITY SERVICES IRELAND – SOUTHERN REGION The Brothers of Charity Services Ireland – Southern Region is a major voluntary organisation, which provides age related residential, educational and day services for people with intellectual disabilities, autism and communication disorders throughout the Cork and Kerry area. SUPPORT WORKERS Ref: 13/2025 Residential Services (Adults & Children) Permanent Relief hours up to 78 hours per fortnight Locations: Cork city, suburbs, Bandon, Innishannon and Fermoy areas The Role Support Workers provide a key supportive role for individuals supported by the Service. This role comprises of two main elements. Firstly the Support Worker is responsible for all aspects of personal care required during the day. This includes supporting individuals with their meals, personal hygiene and other related aspects of physical well-being, to the extent required by the individual. Secondly, a major focus of the Support Worker role is to assist and support People who use the Service with the Implementation of their Individual Plans and the achievement of associated outcomes and critically, to support People who use the Service in participating in the ordinary everyday life of the community through inclusive and creative thinking. The successful candidate may be required to be a key worker and develop and review individual plans. The Candidate The successful candidates must It is essential that all candidates have adequate immunity against Hepatitis B as per Immunisation Guidelines for Ireland 2008 Reporting to: Social Care Leader in the community and residential setting and through the Line Manager structure to the Area Manager, or other authorised person as the Employing Authority may designate. Salary Scale: €33,699 - €46,984 including 1 LSI per annum (1/3/25 Department of Health Consolidated Scales). Part-Time hours will be paid pro-rata to a full-time post Informal Enquiries to Human Resources Department, e-mail RecruitmentBOCSS@bocsi.ie Closing date: Sunday 13th July 2025 Applications should be made using the Apply link below The Brothers of Charity Services Ireland - Southern Region is an equal opportunities employer
Executive Architectural Conservation Officer
JOB DESCRIPTION The Executive Architectural Conservation Officer is responsible for managing elements of the Planning Department and providing a range of services to Local Authorities. The Architectural Conservation Officer is required to play a central role in protecting, promoting, and harnessing the potential of the architectural heritage and archaeology of the County, implementing Part IV of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended) through providing advice on architectural and archaeological heritage matters relating to planning applications and plans and strategies. Reporting to the assigned line manager, the Executive Architectural Conservation Officer will be responsible for the efficient management of their prescribed work area within the conservation or related function. Managers at this level work within defined parameters relevant to the position, in accordance with the Local Authority’s vision and objectives. The Executive Architectural Conservation Officer will be required to work closely with elected Councillors to deliver the full range of services and implement local policy decisions. Delivery of efficient services and value for money is crucial. KEY SERVICE AREAS Executive Architectural Conservation Officer positions are multi-faceted and may include some or all of the following key service areas within the Local Authority: • Development Management • Planning Enforcement • Economic Development • Forward Planning and Sustainable Development • Community Development, Heritage & Town Renewal ESSENTIAL SKILLS & EXPERIENCE FOR THE ROLE The ideal candidate must be able to demonstrate that they have sufficient experience and a proven track record in the following: ▪ Have a satisfactory knowledge of Clare’s history and of its historic building typologies and spaces; ▪ Have a good working knowledge and understanding of architectural conservation and of its role in the planning and development process; ▪ Have experience of participating in managing and leading multi-disciplinary and cross functional teams and have the ability to motivate, empower, encourage, and achieve maximum efficiency and value for money from the personnel and processes under their control; ▪ Have a track record of delivering results; ▪ Understand Local Authority services and structures in Ireland, particularly as they relate to the conservation function, or have the ability to quickly acquire same; ▪ Be capable of working in close consultation with key stakeholders and in seeking co-operation and consensus with a whole range of bodies and representative groups; ▪ Be experienced in meeting regularly with stakeholders, providing updates, presentations, and reports, taking customer feedback, and ensuring any learning from same is used to enhance the operations of the organisation; ▪ Be experienced in contributing to the operational and strategic conservation processes and in the implementation of the agreed aims of same; ▪ Have excellent interpersonal, and communication skills; ▪ Have good knowledge and awareness of statutory obligations of Health and Safety Legislation, the implications for the organization and the employee, and their application in the workplace; ▪ Have experience of managing finance and budgets and ensuring value for money; ▪ Have experience in providing information on the pattern of demand and activity and the skills to schedule/programme the carrying out of work; ▪ Have good general ICT skills; ▪ Have a focus on the customer and on service improvement including taking ownership and resolving issues arising; ▪ Be prepared to undertake any other duties of a similar level and responsibilities as may be required from time to time. DUTIES The duties to be assigned include the following although this list is not exhaustive and may be reviewed from time to time as organisational needs require. The duties will include but will not be limited to the following: • To advise Clare County Council in relation to the architectural heritage and conservation provisions and requirements of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended), the Planning and Development Regulations and any subsequent National and European legislation. • To contribute to the development of a conservation policy for inclusion in the Councils’ Plans and to promote and implement such policies. • To identify, evaluate and provide advice on structures, groups of structures, areas and other features of architectural heritage of historical, artistic, cultural, scientific, social or technical significance, with a view to making recommendations regarding their inclusion in/exclusion from a Record of Protected Structures and on development objectives. • To provide advice to owners and occupiers of structures included in a Record of Protected Structures on good practice in the conservation of such structures, on the availability of assistance, including financial assistance, for such conservation. • To assess and make recommendations on Section 57 Declarations and Section 59 Notices in accordance with statutory requirements – including the recording on the GIS and RPS filing system. • To monitor the state of repair of structures included in a Record of Protected Structures, and if necessary, make recommendations on the need if any, for the planning authority to take enforcement action in such cases. • To report and advise on planning applications where conservation and/or architectural issues arise. • To assist with and provide advice concerning the scheme of grants for the conservation of protected structures, including assessing the condition of buildings and the suitability of works, prioritising applications, recommending appropriate conditions, and inspecting works in progress and on completion. • To consult with the Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, State Agencies, Voluntary Bodies and European Organisations on matters of architectural conservation. • To maintain a database of drawings and photographs relating to protected structures, groups of structures and areas, and other features of architectural heritage significance. • To advise on Local Authority Developments where conservation issues arise. • To prepare and give evidence in court and at oral hearings where issues of conservation are involved. • To advise on the sources of funds for conservation and related works and to oversee and manage heritage grant applications. • To lead, motivate and engage staff to achieve quality results and to deliver on operational plans. • To effectively manage performance of staff under their remit. • To comply with all requirements of PMDS operated in Clare County Council. • To ensure staff are trained and operate within the relevant skill sets. • To communicate effectively whether verbally or in written communications with all stakeholders. • To effectively and efficiently manage budgets and ensure value for money at all times. • To be familiar with Clare County Council’s Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems, to promote a positive safety culture to include carrying out risk assessments, safety inspections, and investigation of any accidents, dangerous occurrences and near misses. • Any other associated duties as may be assigned from time to time. COMPETENCIES FOR THE POST OF EXECUTIVE ARCHITECTURAL CONSERVATION OFFICER 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 particular note of these when completing the application form as any short-listing and/or interview processes will be based primarily on the information provided by candidates in the application form: MANAGEMENT AND CHANGE • Displays the ability to think and act strategically from a conservation and planning perspective. • Demonstrates experience and detailed knowledge of the practical application of Irish Planning legislation and key relevant European Directives, including associated procedures. • Knowledge of historical, emerging, and topical planning trends and issues in Ireland. • Clear understanding, awareness, and experience of practical reality of maintenance, preservation and promotion of Architectural Heritage including Protected Structures. • Political awareness, have clear understanding of political reality and context of the organisation and develops and maintains positive, productive, and beneficial working relationships with all stakeholders, in particular Government Departments and Elected Members. DELIVERING RESULTS • Makes timely informed and effective decisions and shows good judgement and balance in making decisions or recommendations. • Contributes to the development of operational plans and to the development of specific team plans. • Ensures compliance with council and external agency procedures and protocols. • Displays the ability to manage complex projects within legal, fiduciary, and Architectural conservation requirements. PERFORMANCE THROUGH PEOPLE • Leads, motivates, and engages employees to achieve quality results and to deliver on operational plans. • Demonstrates ability to effectively manage performance, including conflict resolution. • Has highly effective verbal and written communication skills and record keeping. • Demonstrates the ability and experience of promoting awareness, interest, pride and understanding in architectural and archaeological heritage. PERSONAL EFFECTIVENESS • Is self-motivated and maintains a positive constructive and enthusiastic attitude to their role. • Manages time and workload effectively with particular reference to statutory obligations and timeframes. • Demonstrates the required specialist technical knowledge, understanding and training for the role. • Personal Motivation, Initiative and Achievement; is enthusiastic about the role and sets challenging goals to achieve high quality outcomes. • Behaves in an honest, trustworthy, and respectful manner and is transparent, fair, and consistent in dealing with others. QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE POST ESSENTIAL CRITERIA 1. Character Each candidate must be of good character. 2. Health Candidates shall be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. 3. Education, Training, Experience, etc. Each candidate must, on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms: (a) hold a recognised qualification at Level 8 on the National Framework of Qualifications developed by the National Qualifications Authority of Ireland under the Qualifications (Education and Training) Act 1999 in a technical discipline related to the built environment including but not limited to architecture, structural engineering, building surveying or spatial planning OR a qualification at NFQ Level 8 in which the historic built environment was a major subject including but not limited to archaeology, history of art or architectural conservation OR a postgraduate qualification at NFQ Levels 9 or 10 in which the historic built environment was a major subject, (b) After attaining the qualification referred to at (a) above, have five years’ satisfactory experience relevant to the post (or four years for registered architects), (c) Have a satisfactory knowledge of architectural heritage, design and conservation, strategic planning and urban design, and the legal framework governing architectural conservation and planning, (d) possess a high standard of technical training and experience appropriate to the nature of the work undertaken, including administrative experience, and have a satisfactory knowledge of public service organisation. Failure to input and upload proof of essential educational qualifications in your application form will deem you ineligible for this competition. *Non-Irish Qualifications must be accompanied by a determination from Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) to establish their comparability against the Irish National Framework of Qualifications, overseas qualifications must also be accompanied by a translation document. 4. Age Each candidate must be under 70 years of age on the latest date for receipt of completed Application Forms for the office if they are deemed not to be new entrants to the Public Service as defined by the Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2004. However, the age restriction of 70 years does not apply to "new entrants" to the Public Service as defined by the Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2004. 5. 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. PARTICULARS OF POST 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 Circular. 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. Starting pay for new entrants to the sector will be at the minimum of the scale. The current salary scale applicable to the post is €59,067 - €61,217 - €63,366 - €65,520- €67,672 - €69,823 - €71,976 - €74,116 - €76,280 - €78,425, - €80,897 (1st LSI) - €82,108 (2nd LSI) (June 2025) CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
