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Mystery Shoppers - Required Nationwide! Looking to earn an extra income? Would you like to earn cash while you shop? Customer Perceptions are recruiting Mystery Shoppers across Ireland. Flexible working hours are available to suit your needs. All you need is: ✅ Good observational skills ✅ The ability to recognise outstanding customer service ✅ A strong grasp of written and spoken English Click Apply Now to submit your application today! Don't have a current CV? No worries - Just click Apply Now and upload your letter of introduction through the cv section OR Click HERE to view the JobAlert.ie CV templates section and build your CV today! 🛑 IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE A RESPONSE WITHIN 4 WORKING DAYS OF SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION PLEASE DOUBLE-CHECK YOUR SPAM OR JUNK FOLDER 🛑
Sales Representative
Join our Würth Community! The Würth Group is a leading provider of industrial consumable products, with over 400 companies and a global workforce of 85,000 people. Our commitment to high-quality products, innovation and excellent customer service has earned us an enviable reputation and continued growth. Würth Ireland has been active for over 40 years from our head office on the Ballysimon Road, Limerick city. Our growth throughout the nineties and into the new millennium, coupled with our record-breaking sales in 2022 has made Würth Ireland a market leader in its field. Offering a range of over 8,000 industrial products direct from the logistics centre in Limerick coupled and a further 120,000 articles through direct shipment from Germany, we are not only ready to supply and service our customers today, but for the future. In line with our Omni-Channel Strategy our company expansion has led to the opening of 22 Trade Outlets throughout Ireland. Our online presence continues to expand, incorporating vending technology, scanners, on-line sales and selling, coupled with social and video marketing. Our strength is our Direct Sales Force of which we have the largest in Ireland, on the road selling, servicing, and supporting our growing customer base. Our main industry sectors are: Automotive Aftermarket, Engineering & MRO, Construction, Renewables as well as Kitchens, Bedrooms & Bathrooms. Within our company’s headquarters in Limerick, you will find over 70 support staff working across a variety of functions including Sales, Marketing, Finance, Customer Services, Purchasing, Human Resources and Logistics. Your Mission We are looking for a driven and enthusiastic Sales Representative to join our Metal Division. In this role, you will be responsible for selling our products and services to clients in the industry. You will work to build strong relationships with customers and meet sales targets while contributing to the growth of our company. Duties and Responsibilities · Achieve Sales Targets: Strive to meet and exceed targets for your assigned territory. · Promote Multi-Channel Offering : Promote our services offered across all contact points including Shops/Online/Telesales and Systems. · Identify and Pursue Sales Opportunities: Target new potential customers within the industry to drive sales growth. · Develop Customer Relationships: Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with both new and existing customers across all customer bases (small, medium and large) to ensure ongoing business and achieve growth potential. · Product Knowledge: Demonstrate a commitment to developing knowledge of our products and services to deliver accurate advice and information as well as tailored recommendations to customers. · Sales Demonstrations: Showcase our products and services to customers, providing detailed quotations, and highlighting the benefits to secure sales! · Customer Service: Deliver exceptional customer service to your customer base, going above and beyond to meet their needs. · Territory Planning: Plan and manage your territory effectively in consultation with your Area Sales Manager to ensure maximum regional coverage. · Order & Information Management: Maintain customer and order data entry and all other relevant information using the in-house iPad “Speedy” system. Eligibility Criteria · Experience: Sales experience desirable but only a willingness to learn and eagerness to work! · Passion for Selling: Strong communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills with a passion for delivering excellent customer service through sales. · IT Skills : Proficient in Microsoft Office, with the ability to quickly learn and adapt to inhouse systems or applications. · Self-Motivated: Ability to work independently and manage your time effectively, with a proactive approach to sales and problem-solving. · Driving Licence: Full clean driving licence essential. What we Offer Joining Würth Ireland means joining a successful Multinational company– with an extensive support network and the opportunity via excellent training and ongoing development opportunities to help you be the best you can be!!!! · Competitive Salary with additional incentives offered throughout the year · Company Car · Company Assets, i.e Mobile Phone, iPad · Attractive Lunch Allowance · Top Performer Trips · 24 days annual leave · Onboarding Programme · Paid Sick Leave Scheme · Employee Referral Scheme · Staff Discount · Long Service Rewards · Life Cover · Career Progression Opportunities · Wellness initiatives including 24/7 access to Employee Assistance Programme CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Retail Sales Consultant
About This Role: As a Retail Sales Consultant at eir, you will be a face of our brand—engaging with customers to understand their needs and providing tailored broadband and mobile solutions that exceed expectations. In this dynamic retail role, every interaction is an opportunity to represent eir’s values, grow our customer base, and contribute to the success of your store. Enjoy earning a monthly salary along with additional earnings from our attractive commission structure. If you’re a people person with a passion for tech and a drive to hit targets, we’d love to hear from you. Why This Role: This is more than just a retail job—it’s your chance to build a career in an exciting and fast-paced industry. As a Retail Sales Consultant, you’ll: Others: At eir, we’re committed to offering more than just a job. It’s about creating meaningful connections, building a fulfilling career, and contributing to a brighter future for our customers and employees. If you’re ready to start your career with one of Ireland’s leading telecommunications companies, we’d love to hear from you! We value diversity and inclusion at eir and are committed to providing equal opportunities for all. If you need any adjustments during the application or interview process, please let us know. eir for all CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Night Shift Operator
Night Shift Operator - Applegreen Carlow Killeshin Road As a Night Shift Operator at Applegreen, you will be a crucial part of our front-line operations. If you’re looking for a fulfilling role where you can make a difference every day and build lasting relationships, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now to join the Applegreen family and become part of a company that values community, teamwork, our customers. What will I be doing as a Night Shift Operator at Applegreen? · Operating the shop in line with company policy throughout the night as per shop checklist. · Ensure all perimeter alarms are activated. · Ensure the site building is secure throughout the night. · Keep the shop area clean, tidy, and safe. · Provide excellent customer service. · Ensure accurate price labelling of products. · Stock rotation and shelf stacking. Why Should I join the Applegreen Team? Benefits · All colleagues are eligible for a discount, allowing exclusive discounts on Bakewell Deli foods and hot drinks. · Bike to work scheme (available after 6 months of service). · HSF Health Plans schemes for healthcare expenses including dental, optical and many more. · Wellbeing platform with micro-modules and articles to support your mental health and wellbeing. In addition, our Employee Assistance Programme is a free confidential counselling service which offers support on personal, family, work, and money matters. · Flexible schedules. · Company pension scheme. · Exclusive offers on broadband and mobile plans. · Refer a friend scheme. · Development opportunities through a variety of online and classroom-based learning delivered by inhouse and external industry experts. An Applegreen Night Shift Operator would ideally: · Have previous experience in a similar role, but its not essential. · Have a can-do attitude who has strong communication skills and enjoys interacting with customers. · Ability to work well with colleagues, contributing to a positive team environment. · Enjoy working in a fast-paced environment. · Willingness to learn and adapt to new tasks.
Shift Runner
Here’s a bit more on what you can expect from the job and some of the important experiences that can help you show you’ve got what it takes to make the Colonel proud… As a shift runner you will be providing direct support to the Restaurant General Manager (RGM) . You’re an authentic brand ambassador who also happens to love our chicken and chips. Our Team Leaders have a wealth of experience coming from a variety of backgrounds, from supermarkets and pubs, to high street retailers and even banks. You’ll be empowered to partner with your RGM and management team to run your restaurant like you own it. We like to think of our people as the 12th secret ingredient of our famous recipe. It’s our ‘other’ SECRET. As a restaurant Shift Runner you’ll help your team be their best selves through on the job training every day, particularly in helping them give great service to our guests, day in and day out WHO WE ARE Take one man with a big idea (and some serious style), add 11 herbs and spices, 1,009 rejections, buckets of grit, ambition and southern hospitality and you’ve got KFC. It’s simple, we’re a people business that sells chicken and chips (and some other pretty epic stuff too). OUR RESTAURANT CULTURE We do things the right way. It isn’t always easy, but it’s always better. We lead with our hearts, work hard and play hard and we welcome everyone into our big KFC family. It doesn’t matter who you are, where you’re from, or what your shoe size is – everyone has a place at the Colonel’s table. All we ask is that you roll up your sleeves, get stuck in and treat our team like family and our guests as friends. It’s what the Colonel would do. That got you cluckin’ excited? Apply now - there might just be a seat for you at the Colonel’s table…
Graduate Planner Programme 2025
A recruitment drive is aiming to attract graduate planners into Ireland's county and city councils. The local government initiative aims to attract graduates exiting degree or masters courses in Ireland and internationally. Successful candidates will have the opportunity to shape the future development of cities, towns and villages over the coming decades. A total of 43 new posts are now available in 26 of the 31 county and city councils nationwide, offering a starting salary of almost €39,000, 24 days' annual leave, and a structured career allowing graduates to progress to professional planning. The initiative is part of the Government's ministerial action plan on planning resources, which sets out a roadmap to increase the pool of planning expertise in local authorities. The 2025 Graduate Planner recruitment campaign is now open. The Local Government Ireland Graduate Planner Programme offers graduate planners a rewarding and impactful career in one of the 26 city or county councils participating in this recruitment campaign. As a graduate planner in a city or county council, you’ll be part of a dynamic, supportive and forward-thinking team that’s dedicated to shaping our towns, cities and rural areas. You’ll get the opportunity to work on innovative projects that positively influence the built environment, support local economies, and enhance the quality of life of local communities. What they’re looking for: Why Local Government? As a Graduate Planner in a Local Authority, you have the opportunity to make a lasting impact on the future development of our communities. While furthering your career as a professional planner. What does a City or County Council Planning Department do? The planning department within Local Authorities regulate and manage development within their county boundaries. They are responsible for building sustainable communities, creating detailed plans that act as a framework to guide future development, aswell as providing expert planning advice, processing planning applications, and enforcing regulations to ensure sustainable growth in our cities and towns Which Local Authorities will I be able to apply for? All 31 City or County Councils will be seeking to employer a Graduate Planner in 2025. Details of where each of the vacant Graduate Planner posts will be will be detailed in the online application process. Will I receive training whilst in employment? We want to make sure you realise your full potential. An integral part of the programme is investment in learning and development opportunities through a specific graduate development programme. So, as well as getting a wide range of on-the-job experience that will allow you to build knowledge, competencies and skills, you will be provided with a development programme designed to hone your skills and prepare you for a successful career in planning. You will receive training in planning fundamentals tailored specifically to the requirements of local authority planners and participate in workshops that cover all aspects of urban planning and development. You will also benefit from a comprehensive mentoring programme, where experienced planners will guide and support you throughout your journey, developing your professional skills. Eligibility Criteria: To apply, you will need a minimum Honours Degree in Planning (Level 8 on the National Framework of Qualifications or higher). If you are a final year student in a level 8 honours degree in Planning course and due to complete your studies this year you will be able to apply but you will be required to provide proof of having achieved a honours degree before employment can commence. Non-EU/EEA Applicants: If you are a non-EU/EEA Citizen interested in applying, you will need a valid employment permit for the length of your contract or a valid visa stamp that allows you to start employment while applying for an employment permit. You will be required to personally apply for and pay the costs of getting an Employment Permit. Your work permit must allow you to work full time for your prospective employer.
Metal Fabrication Apprentice
First Year Apprentice Vacancy As a Welder Apprentice, you will learn and develop the skills required to become a proficient welder under the supervision of experienced welders and supervisors. This position provides on-the-job training, allowing you to assist in various welding projects while gaining hands-on experience in welding techniques, safety procedures, and the operation of welding equipment. The successful applicant will be trained at the Central premises as per the Solas apprenticeship programme and college attendance will also be required. Profile of Craft The Metal Fabricator’s job includes the reading of drawings, working with materials such as low carbon steel, stainless steel, alloy steel and aluminium. The fabricator is involved in such industries as constructional steel, pressure vessel, tank and boiler manufacture, ship building and ship repair also general engineering. The skills required are wide and varied. They include skills such as measuring, marking out, cutting and welding materials using different processes and assembly techniques. The Metal Fabricator will spend some time outdoors and may be required to work on heights. At the end of the apprenticeship, the craftsperson will be able to demonstrate competence in the following skills: Core Skills Use, care and safety on the following machines and equipment: • Guillotine • Press brake • Rolls • Ironworker • Mechanical saws • Drills • Cutting • Forming • Welding Operations involve mechanical and thermal cutting, marking, drilling,notching, bending, rolling, forming and welding using various materials Pattern development Parallel line, radial line and triangulation methods Specialist Skills • Oxy-fuel gas cutting and plasma cutting • Welding processes using: Oxy-fuel; MMA; MIG/MAG; TIG/TAG • Rolling, bending and forming various materials Generic Skills Workshop practice including: • Safe use and maintenance of tools and equipment • Marking out • Drilling • Tapping • Riveting Technical drawing: • Interpretation of first and third angle projections • Isometric, oblique and free hand sketching Personal Skills • Communications • Customer relations • Adaptability • Ability to work as a team member • Ability to work independently • Initiative • Problem solving • Planning • Information gathering • Quality systems • Safety
Assistant Principal Tax Specialist
Job Description The Assistant Principal plays a key leadership role in Revenue, making a strong contribution to the delivery of Revenue’s strategic objectives. Assistant Principals appointed from the competition will have responsibility for a wide range of functions, to include some or all of the following: • Analysing tax policy issues and devising both operational and strategic responses to influence and implement tax policy • Managing and undertaking risk-driven compliance interventions, audits and investigations, including examination of financial records, third party data sources, accounts and accounting systems • Development of risk analysis strategies to mitigate against tax avoidance/evasion • Interacting with customers, businesses, and professional advisors, including acting as a Revenue representative on various stakeholder groups • Providing guidance to Revenue customers and promoting a strong tax and customs compliance culture within Revenue’s customer base • Using the relevant Revenue powers to investigate and address compliance issues across the Revenue business and individual tax base • Identifying, investigating, and challenging unacceptable tax planning/tax mitigation schemes • Enforcing tax and duty law and instigating prosecutions, when necessary • Pursuing insolvency matters including liquidations, examinership cases, bankruptcy, and enforcement • Carrying out forensic investigations and supporting Revenue Prosecution Services • Undertaking transfer pricing (TP) audits and other risk-based TP interventions, including providing support on TP compliance issues across Revenue • Researching and advising on best practice, methodologies, and emerging support tools and technologies to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of tax administration. • Developing and evaluating compliance strategies appropriate to Revenue’s segmented case base • Managing and giving visible leadership to a team of tax specialists, supporting and giving direction to the building of capability and capacity so that team members deliver to a consistently high standard of performance • Coaching and mentoring of staff to develop tax technical capability. Applicants should note that Revenue is a responsive and agile organisation and, as such, they may be assigned to projects and other duties appropriate to the role of Assistant Principal. Why Work for Revenue? Making a Difference A career in Revenue is meaningful, varied, rewarding and interesting, and can encompass a wide range of activities in the areas of tax, customs and excise, administrative law, and ICT. Revenue staff enjoy rewarding careers with work ranging from direct engagement with individual taxpayers, businesses, and tax agents; to policy development and analysis; investigative work; legal services; and frontier management to name but a few. Our staff work both independently and as part of a team in a dynamic environment. We offer exciting opportunities to solution-orientated people whose values align with ours to help us be a high performing and responsive tax and customs administration. Learning and Development Revenue recognises the value of investing in its staff and developing their skillsets both to their benefit and to the benefit of our overall capability as an organisation. Revenue provides excellent opportunities for personal and career development, as well as lifelong learning in leadership, management, and technical skills. Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Revenue is an equal opportunities employer. We promote, recognise, and respect the cultural diversity within our workforce, nurturing a culture of dignity and respect for all, with a team dedicated to supporting diversity, inclusion, and wellbeing. Environment We acknowledge our duty within our workplace and to the wider environment. We encourage approaches that reduce our carbon footprint by communicating and managing sustainable practices in our offices, as well as engaging with ‘Green’ Public Procurement policies in securing goods and services. Work-Life Balance In addition to the personal and professional fulfilment of positively impacting on Irish society and the support that Revenue offers its staff in achieving this, other benefits to a career in Revenue include: • Stable employment following a one-year probationary period. • Option to apply for a shorter working week/ year following probation and subject to approval. • Blended working opportunities: while requests for blended working may be facilitated, some on-site (i.e. office/ business premises) attendance will be required in all roles, in line with business needs. Person Specification Applicants must have demonstrable strengths in a significant number of the following areas, especially those relating to tax technical knowledge: • Strong tax technical knowledge with the ability to research and apply tax legislation • A clear understanding of the Irish taxation and customs system, legislation, and practice • An understanding of how businesses/individuals operate from both a legal and commercial perspective • Relevant experience of planning, conducting and management of statutory audits of larger businesses under the Companies Acts • Experience of planning, conducting and management of forensic financial investigations • Experience in carrying out tax compliance and/or advisory functions on behalf of complex taxpayers • Understanding and experience of the tax planning/tax mitigation strategies used by taxpayers, including wealth transfer • Experience in planning, managing and conducting Financial Appraisals/Due Diligence on behalf of lenders or investors • A proven track record in creating, building and implementing advanced analytics and business intelligence initiatives • Ability to lead a team and deliver agreed business plan • Track record in effective leadership, development and motivation of staff. Applicants should have the abilities required of an Assistant Principal, Tax Specialist. In particular, applicants must demonstrate, by reference to specific achievements in their work or academic career to date, that they can effectively perform the duties of the role as outlined in Section 2 and 3 above. A description of the competencies is set out in the Appendix. Location This is a nationwide competition. Please select your location preferences when completing the application form. You must only select a location where you would be prepared to take up a position and you may only select a maximum of 2 locations. Please also note you may not change your location preferences after the closing date of this competition. Revenue may, subject to business needs, offer posts in other locations which were not cited as location preferences at application stage. If this occurs, offers would be made in strict order of merit from the panel established. Revenue has modern, flexible, and family-friendly working policies, which include opportunities for blended working. In blended working arrangements, some office attendance in your location preference will be required in all roles, in line with business needs. Successful candidates are required to remain in their assigned location for a minimum of two years. Revenue has an active mobility policy; appointees may apply to move to an Assistant Principal level role in Revenue or another Government Department under the Civil Service Mobility Scheme after two years in the post. Essential Entry Requirements Candidates must have, on or before, Tuesday, 27 May 2025, at least: • Obtained a minimum of Level 8 on the National Framework of Qualifications (Honours Bachelor’s Degree level) having taken either taxation, accounting or law as a major subject in the final degree examination or qualification as an accountant, tax professional, solicitor or barrister (i.e., membership or entitlement to membership of a recognised professional body in these areas) And • A minimum of 3 years’ relevant experience (as described in Section 2 and 3), in a large professional firm, business, or Public Sector organisation. Eligibility to Compete and Certain Restrictions on Eligibility 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 4 permission2 or a stamp 5 permission. To qualify candidates must be eligible by the date of any job offer. Collective Agreement: Redundancy Payments to Public Servants The Department of Public Expenditure and Reform letter dated 28 June 2012 to Personnel Officers introduced, with effect from 1 June 2012, a Collective Agreement which had been reached between the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform and the Public Services Committee of the ICTU in relation to ex-gratia Redundancy Payments to Public Servants. It is a condition of the Collective Agreement that persons availing of the agreement will not be eligible for re-employment in the Public Service by any Public Service body (as defined by the Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Acts 2009 – 2011) for a period of 2 years from termination of the employment. People who availed of this scheme and who may be successful in this competition will have to prove their eligibility (expiry of period of non-eligibility). Incentivised Scheme for Early Retirement (ISER) It is a condition of the Incentivised Scheme for Early Retirement (ISER) as set out in Department of Finance Circular 12/09 that retirees, under that Scheme, are not eligible to apply for another position in the same employment or the same sector. Therefore, such retirees may not apply for this position. Department of Health and Children Circular (7/2010) The Department of Health Circular 7/2010 dated 1 November 2010 introduced a Targeted Voluntary Early Retirement (VER) Scheme and Voluntary Redundancy Schemes (VRS). It is a condition of the VER scheme that persons availing of the scheme will not be eligible for reemployment in the public health sector or in the wider Public Service or in a body wholly or mainly funded from public moneys. The same prohibition on re-employment applies under the VRS, except that the prohibition is for a period of 7 years. People who availed of the VER scheme are not eligible to compete in this competition. People who availed of the VRS scheme and who may be successful in this competition will have to prove their eligibility (expiry of period of non-eligibility). Department of Environment, Community & Local Government (Circular Letter LG(P) 06/2013) The Department of Environment, Community & Local Government Circular Letter LG(P) 06/2013 introduced a Voluntary Redundancy Scheme for Local Authorities. In accordance with the terms of the Collective Agreement: Redundancy Payments to Public Servants dated 28 June 2012 as detailed above, it is a specific condition of that VER Scheme that persons will not be eligible for re-employment in any Public Service body [as defined by the Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Acts 2009 – 2011 and the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012] for a period of 2 years from their date of departure under this Scheme. These conditions also apply in the case of engagement/employment on a contract for service basis (either as a contractor or as an employee of a contractor). Declaration Applicants will be required to declare whether they have previously availed of a Public Service scheme of incentivised early retirement. Applicants will also be required to declare any entitlements to a Public Service pension benefit (in payment or preserved) from any other Public Service employment and/ or where they have received a payment-in-lieu in respect of service in any Public Service employment. Flexible Working Policies As an Employer of Choice, the Civil Service has many flexible and family friendly policies e.g. Work-sharing, Shorter Working Year, Remote Working (operated on a ‘blended’ basis), etc. All elective policies can be applied for in accordance with the relevant statutory provisions and are subject to the business needs of the organisation. The Civil Service also operates a Mobility scheme for all general service grades. This scheme provides staff with career opportunities to learn and partake in diverse roles across a range of Civil Service organisations and geographical locations. Terms and Conditions of Service General The appointment is to a permanent post in the Civil Service and is subject to the Civil Service Regulations Acts 1956 to 2005, the Public Service Management (Recruitment and Appointments) Act 2004 and any other Act for the time being in force relating to the Civil Service. Salary: Personal Pension Contribution (PPC Rate) The salary scale for the position of Assistant Principal Officer in Revenue, as of 1 March 2025, is as follows: Personal Pension Contribution (PPC) €80,668.00 €83,639.00 €86,651.00 €89,672.00 €92,690.00 €94,431.00 €97,474.00 (LSI 1) €100,530.00 (LSI 2) The PPC pay rate applies when the individual is required to pay a Personal Pension Contribution (otherwise known as a main scheme contribution) in accordance with the rules of their main/personal superannuation scheme. This is different to a contribution in respect of membership of a Spouses’ and Children’s scheme, or the Additional Superannuation Contributions (ASC). A different rate will apply where the appointee is not required to make a Personal Pension Contribution. Long service increments may be payable after 3(LSI1) and 6(LSI2) years’ satisfactory service at the maximum of the scale. Important Note Entry will be at the minimum of the scale and the rate of remuneration will not be subject to negotiation and may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government pay policy. Different terms and conditions may apply if you are a currently serving civil or public servant. Subject to satisfactory performance increments may be payable in line will current Government Policy. You will agree that any overpayment of salary, allowances, or expenses will be repaid by you in accordance with Circular 07/2018: Recovery of Salary, Allowances, and Expenses Overpayments made to Staff Members/Former Staff Members/Pensioners. Tenure and Probation The appointment is to a permanent position on a probationary contract in the Civil Service. The probationary contract will be for a period of one year from the date specified on the contract. At the discretion of the Head of Office a person may be assigned to other work depending on the business needs and capability development of the office and that person’s career development needs. During the probationary contract period, a person’s performance will be subject to review by their supervisor(s) to determine whether the person: (i) Has performed in a satisfactory manner. (ii) Has been satisfactory in general conduct. (iii) Is suitable from the point of view of health with particular regard to sick leave Prior to completion of the probationary contract, a decision will be made as to whether or not a person will be retained pursuant to Section 5A(2) Civil Service Regulation Acts 1956- 2005. This decision will be based on performance assessed against the criteria set out in (i) to (ii) above. The detail of the probationary process will be explained to the person by Revenue and the person will be given a copy of the Department of Public Expenditure NDP Delivery and Reform guidelines on probation. Notwithstanding the preceding paragraphs in this section, the probationary contract may be terminated at any time prior to the expiry of the term of the contract by either side in accordance with the Minimum Notice and Terms of Employment Acts, 1973 to 2005. In the following circumstances your contract may be extended, and your probation period suspended: • The probationary period stands suspended when an employee is absent due to Maternity or Adoptive Leave. • In relation to an employee absent on Parental Leave or Carers Leave, the employer may require probation to be suspended if the absence is not considered to be consistent with the continuation of the probation. • Any other statutory provision providing that probation shall - (i) stand suspended during an employee’s absence from work, and (ii) be completed by the employee on the employee’s return from work after such absence. Where probation is suspended, Revenue will notify you of the circumstances relating to the suspension. If an appointee who fails to satisfy the conditions of probation has been a serving civil servant immediately prior to their appointment from this competition, the issue of reversion will normally arise. In the event of reversion, an officer will return to a vacancy in their former grade in their former Department. Superannuation and Retirement The successful candidate will be offered the appropriate superannuation terms and conditions as prevailing in the Civil Service at the time of being offered an appointment. In general, an appointee who has never worked in the Public Service will be offered appointment based on membership of the Single Public Service Pension Scheme (“Single Scheme”). Full details of the Scheme are at www.singlepensionscheme.gov.ie. Where the appointee has worked in a pensionable (non-Single Scheme terms) public service job in the 26 weeks prior to appointment or is currently on a career break or special leave with/without pay, different terms may apply. The pension entitlement of such appointees will be established in the context of their public service employment history. Key provisions attaching to membership of the Single Scheme are as follows: • Pensionable Age: The minimum age at which pension is payable is the same as the age of eligibility for the State Pension, currently 66 • Retirement Age: Scheme members must retire on reaching the age of 70 • Career average earnings are used to calculate benefits (a pension and lump sum amount accrue each year and are up-rated each year by reference to the CPI) • Post retirement pension increases are linked to the CPI. Pension Abatement If the appointee has previously been employed in the Civil or Public Service and is in receipt of a pension from the Civil or Public Service or where a Civil/ Public Service pension comes into payment during their 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 will support an application for an abatement waiver in respect of appointments to this position.
Tax Specialist (Assistant Principal) – Nationwide
If you are a tax specialist and want an interesting and varied career why not join Revenue?Interesting, varied, and rewarding work. Excellent learning and career development opportunities. The opportunity to avail of modern ways of working, including family-friendly employment and a blend of home and office-based working. Revenue plays a vital role in the economy by securing the taxes and duties due to the State. We are recruiting for key leadership positions in tax, compliance, risk-based audit and investigation functions. Closing Date: Tuesday, 27 May 2025 at 13:00. Who Are We? Revenue is the Irish Tax and Customs administration and is a large, decentralised organisation with offices in over 30 locations nationwide. Revenue’s mission is ‘To serve the community by fairly and efficiently collecting taxes and duties and implementing customs controls’. We are a highly responsive and progressive organisation with a reputation for excellence and our core values of respect, professionalism, collaboration, agility, and integrity are at the heart of our culture and how we operate. In 2024, Revenue collected over €107 billion net in taxes and duties for the Exchequer and €30 billion in non-Exchequer receipts on behalf of other Government Departments, Agencies and EU Member States. Revenue is also responsible for customs trade facilitation and frontier control. Our workforce of almost 7,000 people supports compliance for 4.4 million employments, 0.3 million employers, 0.9 million businesses, 0.3 million VAT traders, 0.1 million customs traders and 1.4 million property owners. The skills, capability and professionalism of our people, the flexibility of our structures, and our ability to harness and support innovation in technology and business practices are key to our success. Revenue's Organisational Structure provides an idea of the type of work of each of our Divisions. Making a Difference A career in Revenue is meaningful, varied, rewarding and interesting, and can encompass a wide range of activities in the areas of tax, customs and excise, administrative law, and ICT. Revenue staff enjoy rewarding careers with work ranging from direct engagement with individual taxpayers, businesses, and tax agents; to policy development and analysis; investigative work; legal services; and frontier management to name but a few. Our staff work both independently and as part of a team in a dynamic environment. We offer exciting opportunities to solution-orientated people whose values align with ours to help us be a high performing and responsive tax and customs administration. CLICK THE APPLY NOW BUTTON AND YOU WILL BE TAKEN TO THE REVENUE.IE CAREERS WEBSITE TO FIND OUT MORE INFORMATION
Strategic Information Officer
Overall role and context: CORDA, the University’s data and institutional research unit, assists the VP Strategy with reporting on the = University’s performance against its strategic targets both to internal groups (specifically the Executive Board and the Governing Body) and to external agencies, including the HEA. It provides key management data for the University management team as a support to decision-making. It assists other units within the University, especially Faculties, to measure their performance, identify their priorities, and plan ahead. It gives confidence to the stakeholders, internal and external, as to the basis for and trajectory of institutional strategy. A Strategic Information Officer is required to work closely with the VP Strategy as part of CORDA, with specific short-term responsibility for data from the Carlow and Wexford campuses. The successful candidate will assist with • collating, validating, analysing and reporting on key institutional data. • developing performance reports against university targets and with the analysis of those performance reports. • developing and refining reporting tools to aid the President, Executive and Governing Body in directing the Institute into the future. • working with Executive members and other University leaders on building a data-rich environment to support decision-making. The role is a senior role and requires motivated individuals with the requisite communication, technical, analytical, and professional skills to contribute to the Institute’s future strategic development. Academic Qualifications • Leaving Certificate- having obtained at least Grade D3 in five subjects in the Leaving Certificate Examination (Higher, Ordinary or vocational programmes) or equivalent. or have passed an examination at the appropriate level within the QQI qualifications framework which can be assessed as being of a comparable to Leaving Certificate standard or equivalent or higher. or have appropriate relevant experience which encompasses equivalent skills and expertise. Experience • At least 5 years relevant administration experience Specific knowledge and skills • Knowledge and experience of institutional data, including institutional SRS, RGAM return, ECF return • Strong familiarity with institutional systems. • Strong familiarity with institutional Strategic Plan and with approach to planning. • An ability to integrate data from multiple data sets into user-friendly original reports. I.T. Skills • Proficiency in Microsoft Suite to include Word, Excel and PowerPoint. • Familiarity with Power BI or equivalent reporting tool. Specific Personal Qualities • Well-developed communication skills, including skills in report writing. • Strong work ethic. • Ability to work independently. • Ability to predict and react in advance to future strategic scenarios. • Demonstrable ability to manage medium to large-scale projects and report on them. • People-management skills Hours of Work: The appointee will be required to work 35 hours per week together with such additional hours as required for the proper discharge of their duties. Salary: Grade VII Salary Scale – €59,417 - €77,243 (New Entrant 1st March 2025) Annual Leave: 29 days annual leave. Annual Leave will be in accordance with arrangements authorised by the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science from time to time.
