Jobs in Castlebar
Sort by: relevance | dateMystery Shoppers
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 Assistant
Main purpose of the role: Responsible for ensuring customer satisfaction is the number one priority. Interact with each customer with great pride, passion and care and inspire shoppers through knowledge and expertise. The ideal candidate will have/be: Excellent communication skills Ability to engage with and prioritise customer needs Strong attention to detail, organised and flexible Ability to use own initiative and work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment Customer driven Previous customer service experience is an advantage. Main duties: Actively live SuperValu brand-values i.e. Genuine, Passion for Food, Vibrant, Committed, Innovative and Imaginative Show a positive attitude and take responsibility for ensuring customers receive an excellent shopping experience; Deal with all customer queries efficiently, professionally and consistent with store policy Merchandise shelves, ensuring that all areas of the store are presented to the highest standard Engage with new initiatives and embrace new ways of working.
Goods Inwards Attendant
Main purpose of the role: Ensure that the goods received to the store are effectively managed at the point of receipt. Maintain the stock room, manage returns and ensure HACCP and Health & Safety standards are adhered to. The ideal candidate will have/be: HACCP knowledge is desirable Excellent communication skills Ability to prioritise duties Strong attention to detail, organised and flexible Ability to use own initiative and work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment Previous stock management experience is desirable. Main duties: Actively live SuperValu brand-values i.e. Genuine, Passion for Food, Vibrant, Committed, Innovative and Imaginative Check and record goods inwards against delivery docket received Keep back stores area secure by controlling the movement of suppliers in goods receiving area Submit all invoice/delivery documentation to the relevant person on a daily basis Adhere to stocktaking procedures Maintain correct storage and documentation of returns Manage the breakdown, storage and return of combis Deal with all transactions with customers and suppliers in a professional manner Adhere to waste disposal procedures at all times Follow store security procedures.
Security Personnel
Main purpose of the role: Purpose of this role is to provide support to Store Management and colleagues in all aspects of the Security function. The ideal candidate will have/be: Previous experience within a retail security role Hold a current PSA Security Guard License is essential Excellent communication and customer service skills Excellent interpersonal skills Ability to work on own initiative as well as part of a team Main duties: Actively live SuperValu brand-values i.e. Genuine, Passion for Food, Vibrant, Committed, Innovative and Imaginative; Protect the Store€,,s assets Assist the Store Owner/Manager in preventing loss of stock/theft within the store Ensure that the Store is a safe environment for customers and employees Key holding responsibilities to include opening/closing of the Store Carry out routine spot checks on waste, deliveries, closing stock, refunds, voids and employees Carry out investigation work, when required Monitor CCTV records
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.
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.
Female Personal Assistant
The aim of the job is to assist a professional, determined woman with a physical impairment in own home, in all aspects of daily living personally and professionally. Privacy and confidentiality are critical . The role involves assisting with a variety of tasks in my home, at work, in the community and enjoying a social life. Ability to flow between working on own initiative and take directions is also essential. Open communication is critical. A willingness to work within the philosophy of Independent Living is necessary – on the job training will be provided, online HSEland mandated and people moving & manual handling are compulsory. You do not have to be strong to do the job well but general good health is important . The job requires providing me assistance with the following: Assistance with drying after shower Assistance with dressing and undressing Assistance with styling hair Assistance with transferring wheelchair in and out of vehicle and charging Assistance with food preparation and cooking Assistance with all domestic duties Assistance with exercising Assistance when attending meetings Assistance with attending meetings and social events (day and night) Assistance with errands and shopping Driving my vehicle, must have full clean driving licence and be over the age of 25 Occasional overnights (rare) Other tasks as required Own transport is necessary Characteristics: Hours of work: Monday to Sunday 7 hours per day: 8am – 1pm and 8pm – 10pm every 3rd Saturday and Sunday Benefits: Annual Leave Statutory sick leave Paid bank holidays CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
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
Local Authority Graduate Planner Recruitment
We are recruiting graduates from 10 skill areas We are recruiting suitable candidates to become Graduate Planners with 26 of the 31 City & County Councils in Ireland. The Local Government Ireland Graduate Planner Programme offers graduate planners a rewarding and impactful career in one of 26 of Ireland’s city or county councils. 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 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. Planning departments are responsible for building sustainable communities, creating detailed plans that act as a framework to guide future development, as well as providing expert planning advice, processing planning applications, and enforcing regulations to ensure sustainable growth in our cities and towns. Which City & County Councils will be hiring Graduate Planners 26 of the 31 City & County Councils will be hiring Graduate Planners as part of this recruitment campaign. For the purposes of the recruitment campaign the country and the 26 Councils are divided up into 5 regions. You can apply for a Graduate Planner position in only two regions. Within each region you will be able to apply for up to a maximum of 5 local authorities within each region). Who can apply?? You can apply if you are: • a recent graduate with an honour in a level 8 Honours degree or higher in Planning, or • due to graduate this year and expect to achieve an honour in a level 8 Honours degree or higher and • entitled to work in the Republic of Ireland. Existing local authority staff members can also apply if you hold the necessary qualifications detailed above. Applicants should also possess the following attributes, • Passion for shaping communities and tackling town planning challenges and a collaborative mindset • Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills It is highly desirable that applicants should at the time of commencing employment hold a current valid unendorsed driving licence in respect of Category B vehicles and have access to your own vehicle. It should be noted by applicants that if you are assigned to a rural County Council your employer will require that you are able to undertake work related trips using your own vehicle as soon as possible after commencing employment. The Local Government Management Agency (LGMA) is co-ordinating the Local Authority Graduate Programme recruitment campaign on behalf of the 26 individual City & County Councils in the Republic participating in this national recruitment competition. If successful, you will be offered an employment contract with an individual City or County Council Eligibility qualifications and competence to compete To be eligible for these vacancies, applicants must be able to show the following. 1. Graduate status On or before the date on which a local authority makes you a formal job offer you must provide formal documentation confirming that you have recently achieved an honour in an honours degree (Level 8 on the National Framework of Qualifications). 2. Undergraduates and post-graduate students At the time of application, if you are still a final-year undergraduate or postgraduate student, you can still apply and complete all stages of the application and recruitment process. If you are a final year student and yet to be assigned a grade, you will be asked on the application form to detail the award your course of study will lead to and what grade you expect to obtain when you do graduate. However, you must have proof of having achieved the required award level required (i.e.) an honour in a level 8 honours degree or masters. You must show this to the potential employer as part of the normal pre-employment checks process before they can make any job offer to you. If you can’t prove at the job offer stage that you have achieved at least an honour in an honours degree or masters, a job offer will not be made. Applicants will not receive any job offers if they have been: • asked to repeat exams or • asked to resubmit elements of their final year course work so that their final results can be issued by the university or educational institute where they did the course of study Applicants must ensure that they are in a position to commence employment when required by the employing Council. As part of your employment you must ensure that you will be able to physically attend the Council offices, on a full-time basis, to begin with. 3. Competency You must also be able to show at interview that you have the competencies for the role of a Graduate Planner. These competencies are defined in Appendix 1 of this document. Certain citizenship requirements that will determine whether you can apply or not. Applicants must, by the date of any job offer, fit into one of the categories below Citizen of the European Union You are a citizen of one of the 27 member countries of the European Union Citizen of EEA You are a citizen of the European Economic Area (EEA). The EEA consists of the Member States of: • the European Union • Iceland • Liechtenstein • Norway Citizen of the UK You are a citizen of the United Kingdom (UK) Switzerland You are a citizen of Switzerland as defined in the agreement between the EU and Switzerland on the free movement of persons Spouse or child You are a non-EEA citizen who is a spouse or child of an EEA or UK or Swiss citizen and have a stamp 4 visa International protection You are: • a person awarded international protection under the International Protection Act 2015, or • a family member entitled to remain in the State as a result of family reunification, and • someone with a stamp 4 visa Parent or dependent You are 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 • have a stamp 4 visa Valid Department of Justice visa stamp You must hold a valid visa stamp issued by the Department of Justice which clearly allows you to reside in the country and seek employment, for example, stamp 1g. Existing local authority staff If you are a current employee of a City or County Council and possess an honour in a level 8 honours degree in Planning or higher, then you can apply for the position of a Graduate Planner, as long as your current post has a salary scale that starts below the starting salary for a Graduate Planner (i.e.) €38,956. Ex-public servants who previously availed of incentivised early retirement or a Voluntary Redundancy Scheme You must tell us if you have previously availed of: • a public service scheme of incentivised early retirement, and, or • the collective voluntary redundancy scheme. This collective scheme is detailed in Circular Letter LG(P) 06/2013. You must tell us if you are entitled to a Public Service pension benefit (in payment or preserved) from any other Public Service employment. You must also tell us where you have received a payment-in-lieu for service in any Public Service employment. Why should I apply? Local government is a great place to start and grow your career. The main benefits to working as a Graduate Planner in a City or County Council include: • Starting salary of €38,956 with annual increments • 24 days annual leave per year • Flexible work arrangements • Comprehensive mentoring and structured development programme for career growth as a Planner in Local Government • A structured career pathway that allows you to progress in your chosen career as a professional Planner • Supportive work environment with a focus on well-being Making an application To apply for the Local Authority Graduate Programme, go to www.localgovernmentjobs. ie/graduates and click on and fill out the online application form. The application form asks for details about you, your education and your previous periods of employment. It also asks you to choose the local authorities you are interested in applying for. You can apply for a Graduate Planner position in more than one local authority. Number of Councils that you can apply for Number of regions in which you can apply for a Graduate Planner position 2 regions (max) Maximum number of Councils within a region to which you can apply for a Graduate Planner position 5 local authorities in each region (max) You must select an order of priority (1 to 5 with 1 being your highest priority) for the City or County Council chosen in each of your two regions. You can choose to only apply for one region, but it does reduce your chances of securing employment as a Graduate Planner. However, you should not select a City or County Council as one of your 5 choices if you have no intention of taking up employment with that Council. The LGMA will endeavour to ensure that following your interviews the Council you will be assigned to will match your choice of employers. However, unless you score the highest marks at the interview and are placed high up on the panel, we cannot guarantee that you will be assigned to either your no 1 or 2 choices Graduate Planner Development Programme As a Graduate Planner recruit you will take part in a structured development Programme which will be delivered over the duration of your contract. This programme has been designed to meet the demands of Graduate Planner entrants to local government. The aim of the development programme is to make sure that at the end of the three years you will have developed the necessary skills needed to advance your career on to the next level of Planner with your employer (i.e.) Assistant Planner. Each Council will invest in the training and development of the Graduates Planners they recruit. Your employer will provide supports and experience that the Graduates will need to fulfil your potential. Main features of the Graduate Planner development programme The main features and components of the three-year Graduate development programme include: • Block start for all Graduates • Group induction and orientation (centrally delivered) once all Graduate Planners commence employment • Enrolment in the suite of the Planning training courses developed to meet the specific needs of Local Government Planners by the sectors Planning Services Training Group (PSTG) • Dedicated mentoring supports from senior planners • Competency based interview preparation prior to applying for an Assistant Planner vacancy Competency skills and knowledge needed by Graduate Planners are as follows, Purpose and Change • You can demonstrate an understanding of the role played by a local authority on behalf of its citizens and the type of work related to their chosen skills area that local authorities engage in. • You can provide an example of how your qualification and experience to date can be applied to the role of a Graduate Planner? Delivering Results • You can provide an example of where they had to problem solve and contribute to successful solutions of problems encountered. • You can provide an example of where they have had to apply their academic qualification to delivering results as part of a team or as an individual. • You can provide an example of where they have delivered quality work and/or academic project to prescribed deadlines. Personal Performance • You can demonstrate the ability engage in two-way dialogue with interviewers and communicate effectively. • Display an understanding of how your skills and knowledge can contribute positively to the efficient delivery of services to the citizen. • You can provide an example of where you have worked effectively with a variety of colleagues in a team. Personal Effectiveness • You can provide an example of when you have been given responsibility where others were relying upon them doing what they were asked. • You can provide an example of where you have worked to deadlines and demonstrated resilience when setbacks were encountered. • You can provide an example of when you have had to show high levels of initiative, ownership of an assigned tasks and demonstrated self-motivation and self-sufficiency. Local Authority Graduate Programme 17 In addition, interviewers will be tasked with exploring you the interviewee’s knowledge and understanding of planning and how planning relates to the functions of a local Council. Knowledge & Understanding of Skills Area being interviewed for • Clarify with you the applicant which of your qualifications is most relevant to the skills area they have applied for? Can they explain why they believe it is relevant? • You can display an understanding of what role the Planning section of a Council plays and what types of services does it provide to the public? • You can identify what in your opinion is the most important part/aspect of the role of a Council’s Planning Officer? • You can provide an example of when you applied your academic learning or skills in an actual real life/work/academic situation?
Retail Assistant
Because you make the difference Here at Primark, we love to do things our way. Because we help our customers keep up with high fashion at affordable prices. We do everything with passion, high standards and care around here. And if that sounds like you, join us as a Retail Assistant. Because you matter People are at the heart of what we do, so it’s essential that we provide you with the right environment to perform at your very best. We offer benefits that put you first: • Salary: we offer a competitive salary €12.70 per hour plus premium Sunday rate • Balance: Enjoy flexibility with accommodating shifts • Pension: Secure your future with our generous pension scheme • Discounts: Use your in-store employee discount across our fabulous range • Support: Explore our well-being initiatives and employee assistance programme. • Holiday: Enjoy generous holidays, based on your hours • Opportunity to progress your career internationally What will I be doing? As a Retail Assistant, you’ll be making our customer’s day, every day. Here’s what this looks like in action: • Providing customers with an amazing experience as you help them with things like sizes or styles, purchases, or returns • Setting up a good-looking shop floor with full shelves, tidy fitting rooms and all the latest fashions, as well as keeping a tidy and well-organised stockroom • Delivering a fast, friendly, efficient experience at till points, processing queries, voids, and returns. • Receiving, unpacking and checking off new deliveries. Getting our products on to the shop floor and ensuring they’re all correctly priced - all while making sure everything meets our high standards Who you are: We love to delight our customers with amazing in store experiences and that starts with you! Here’s what we need: • You’re passionate about people and creating those amazing experiences • You’re honest, a strong communicator who can also listen, share ideas and get involved where needed • You’ve got good organisational skills and attention to detail • You’re a team player with high levels of motivation, a positive attitude and willingness to learn • You’re interested in fashion and the latest looks • Ideally, you’ve got some experience working within a busy retail environment To join us, apply today! Our fashion isn’t one-size-fits-all and neither is our culture. We strive to create an inclusive and diverse workplace where people can be themselves, have the same opportunities and thrive together. CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
