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Summary From our Head Office to the shop floor and everywhere in between our primary goal is to create and deliver a fantastic customer journey for everyone who shops at Lidl. Customer obsessed, high energy and love learning every day? If that sounds like you, earn €450+ per week as a Customer Assistant on our standard 30 hour contract.You’ll work across different shift times, on varied tasks and with different colleagues.What does a normal day* as a Customer Assistant look like? (*there’s no such thing as ‘normal’ in retail but we’ve tried our best!)As a Customer Assistant you are required to sell alcohol, therefore you must be 18 or over to work in our store. Shift Patterns: • Morning shift: Starting at 5am or 6am with your team, you’ll be getting our award-winning products fully stocked on the shop floor and our delicious bakery products ready for our customers to enjoy by opening time so they can Go Full Lidl! • Middle shift: Starting mid-morning or early afternoon, you’ll make sure our stores are spotlessly clean, well presented and our products remain fresh, all while helping customers with queries on the shop floor and working on tills to minimise till queues• Late shift: From your start time in the afternoon, you’ll make sure our customers experience is top class by serving them with a smile while on the tills, restocking missing items and getting the store ready for the next day What you'll do • Interacting with the customer in a pleasant, friendly and helpful manner• Ensuring stock loss controls are followed in all areas of the store • Maintaining store and external cleanliness and hygiene standards• Following freshness and rotation principles• Ensuring all waste is managed correctly• Assisting in the stock count process What you'll need • A can-do attitude and excellent customer service skills• The willingness to go the extra mile for our customers• To be responsible and reliable• To enjoy working in a fast-paced, varied environment• A good team player• Preferably, previous experience in a customer facing role but this is not essential provided you have the right attitude What you'll receive We offer a competitive and transparent salary system, that ensures pay equality across all positions at Lidl Year 1 • Basic Rate €15.10• €18.88 (Unsocial Hours) • €22.65 (Overtime/Sundays) • €30.20 (Bank Holiday) Year 2 • Basic Rate €15.70 • €19.63 (Unsocial Hours) • €23.55 (Overtime/Sundays) • €31.40 (Bank Holiday) Year 3 • Basic Rate €16.40 • €20.50 (Unsocial Hours) • €24.60 (Overtime/Sundays) • €32.80 (Bank Holiday) Year 4 • Basic Rate €17.40 • €21.75 (Unsocial Hours) • €26.10 (Overtime/Sundays) • €34.80 (Bank Holiday) Lidl is an equal opportunities employer. If you have any particular requirements, we will ensure any reasonable accommodations are implemented as part of the recruitment and selection process. We value diversity and inclusion in our workplace and want to ensure that all applicants have the same opportunity regardless of gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, age, disability, race, religious belief, political opinion or membership of the traveller community.
Sales & Service Advisor, Branch Banking
Sales & Service Advisor, Branch Banking, Claremorris, Co. Mayo Apply now » Date: 11 Jun 2025 Location: Claremorris, IE, IE Company: Allied Irish Bank Location/Office Policy: AIB Claremorris, Co Mayo (Office based role) If you are not sure about your suitability based on any aspects of the role advertised, we encourage you to please contact the Recruiter for this role, Mia Coyne, at careers@aib.ie for a conversation. AIB is an equal opportunities employer, and we pride ourselves on being the first bank in Ireland to receive the Investors in Diversity Gold Standard accreditation from the Irish Centre for Diversity. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees. Should you have a reasonable accommodation request please email the Talent Acquisition team at careers@aib.ie Disclaimer: Unsolicited CV’s sent to AIB by Recruitment Agencies will not be accepted for this position. AIB operates a direct sourcing model and where agency assistance is required, the Talent Acquisition team will engage directly with our recruitment partners. Application deadline: 2nd July 2025 Job Segment: Recruiting, Bank, Banking, Human Resources, Finance, Sales Apply now »
Delivery Driver
Job Overview Join LKQ UK & Ireland as a Delivery Driver and play a key role in keeping our customers moving by delivering parts safely and on time. You’ll be the friendly face of the branch, building great relationships while ensuring excellent service with every drop. If you enjoy driving, being out on the road, and working as part of a team, this is the role for you. What we offer CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Optometrist
Working hours: Full Time Experience level: You must be a CORU registered Optometrist Specsavers in Ennis, are looking for an ambitious and talented Optometrist to join them. The focus at this store, is about pulling together and working as a team to ensure that our valued patients have an excellent experience. Become our new Optometrist at Specsavers in Ennis– a highly successful store with a great reputation for staff progression and the very highest standards of customer care. What’s on Offer? What we’re looking for Alongside being a qualified and CORU registered Optometrist, we are searching for someone who shares our store’s ethos. Someone who wants to grow, develop and offer exceptional customer care along the way. We want a practitioner who prides themselves on their clinical judgment, that isn’t afraid of a hands-on approach and who is keen to get involved and build rapport with the rest of the team. In summary, we’re looking for a skilled resident Optometrist to join us, be part of the team and assist in driving our practice forward. CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Dispensing Optician
Experience Level: Must have previous experience working in an optician Come and join our accomplished team as a Dispensing Optician at Specsavers Ennis, where we are at the height of customer care. Join us and help work to ensure every single one of our customers receives the very best patient experience. We’re community-focused and we need someone ready to use their passion, skills and experience to build on our ever-growing and loyal customer base. Our Dispensing Opticians are the face of our clinic on the shop floor and usually an integral part of our store management team, so we’re keen to get you up to speed with management responsibilities. With ILM courses, pre-reg supervision and Specsavers Partnership Pathway available, we can guide you on your way to becoming a great leader. This – along with your clinical expertise – will stand you in good stead if you choose to become a store director yourself one day. We’re dedicated to our customers, but what really makes this role stand out is that we offer a workplace with a difference - where people grow both personally and professionally. What’s on offer? Then there’s you Alongside being a qualified and CORU registered Dispensing Optician, we are searching for someone who shares our store’s ethos. Someone who wants to grow, develop and offer exceptional customer care along the way. We want a practitioner who prides themselves on their clinical judgment, that isn’t afraid of a hands-on approach and who is keen to get involved and build rapport with the rest of the team. In summary, we’re looking for a skilled Dispensing Optician to join us, be part of the team and assist in driving our practice forward. CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Trainee Optical Assistant
Are you a caring individual looking to start your career as an Optical Assistant? You’ve come to the right place. We aren’t looking for people with years of experience and heaps of qualifications, just passionate, hard-workers ready to confidently welcome and help customers as they walk through our doors. And once you’ve found your feet as a Trainee Optical Assistant, you don’t just have to stop there. We have plenty of professional training and development in other business areas, as well as the support of experienced Opticians and Technicians supporting you on your journey. So whatever you want your career to look like, you can bring it to life at Specsavers. Our store Based in Ennis, our store has great career progression opportunities! What’s on offer? As well as all the support you need and great training and development opportunities, we have a whole load of benefits on offer for you to enjoy. These include: CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
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.
Communications Graduate
JOB DESCRIPTION Clare County Council is seeking a Communications Graduate on a temporary two-year contract for its Communications Unit. We are looking for an enthusiastic, self-motivated and highly skilled person with a good knowledge of all aspects of communications to work with our award-winning team and gain valuable work experience. The Communications Graduate will be required to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team in the Council’s Corporate Services Department, under the supervision and direction of the Head of Communications or such person as may be assigned from time to time by Clare County Council. They will be required at times to work on their own initiative, as circumstances demand, on a broad range of projects. The Communications Unit is responsible for Corporate Communications and provides a full communications service to all departments across the Council. It also manages the content of the Council’s website, clarecoco.ie, and corporate social media accounts as well as producing newsletters, magazines, videos, podcasts, advertisements and other communications material. The work of the Communications Unit covers eight main areas which are: Media Relations Internal Communications External Communications Strategic Communications Crisis Communications Irish Language Communications Development Desirable Skills and Qualifications: Other requirements include: • Excellent written and verbal communications skills. • Ability to think creatively and deliver engaging content. • Ability to think strategically and identify opportunities to improve awareness of the Council. • Ability to work under pressure and to strict deadlines. • Ability to work outside of normal hours and at weekends as required. • Ability to work within a team. • Awareness of the importance of accuracy and attention to detail. • Knowledge of digital communications tools and platforms. • Knowledge of creating and publishing digital content and social media. • Knowledge of the Microsoft 365 package. • An interest in Local Government and the work of Local Authorities. • A clear understanding of the importance of confidentiality and discretion 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 Communications Graduate will: • Be part of the Communications Unit team and provide support to all members of the team. • Assist in delivering Clare County Council’s Communications objectives. • Assist in the various functions of the Communications Unit. Specific responsibilities will include: • Preparing and delivering press releases and articles. • Answering media queries. • Organising press conferences, media briefings, photo opportunities, press launches and other events. • Providing content for the Council’s social media channels and digital media platforms. • Providing content for internal and external communications projects. • Carrying out communications administration tasks. • Developing and maintaining working relationships with internal and external stakeholders. • Updating the relevant sections of the website. These tasks, which are indicative rather than exhaustive, are carried out under general guidance. 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 Bachelor or master’s degree in public relations, Public Affairs, Communications, Marketing, or Journalism. • A full clean driving licence for Class B vehicles. 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 annual salary scale applicable to the post is €36,419 (March 2025) CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Health & Safety Officer
JOB DESCRIPTION The Health and Safety Officer will manage health and safety. This will include management of the introduction of a health and safety system, which can be understood by all employees. They must manage the implementation of reviews of parent and ancillary safety statements. The delivery of training to ensure that all staff are aware of health and safety requirements must be managed by the person appointed. The review of the system, the auditing regime, performance measuring, the preparation of plans for corrective action where necessary, and the early identification of poor work practices must be managed by the successful candidate. As system manager and team leader, the Health and Safety officer must apply management principles to safety in terms of: (a) Policy formation (b) Planning (c) Implementation and operation (d) Measuring performance (e) Reviewing performance (f) Auditing. The Health and Safety Officer will also have overall responsibility for the corporate risk management system – the identification, maintenance and management of risk at directorate level will remain with directors, as will the responsibility for implementing the health and safety system within directorates. The Health and Safety Officer will be the first point of contact and the liaison person in relation to any investigations, which have the potential to become criminal investigations. The Health and Safety Officer will manage the Council’s response to such investigations and will defend the interests of the Council. The Health and Safety Officer will also assist individual staff members in relation to any such investigations ESSENTIAL SKILLS & EXPERIENCE FOR THE ROLE The ideal candidate for the position shall: ▪ have experience of participating in 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 experience of supporting the management and scheduling of a multiannual portfolio of projects within budget and on time; ▪ have a track record of delivering results; ▪ have an understanding of Local Authority services and structures in Ireland; ▪ 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 planning processes and in the implementation of the agreed aims of same; ▪ have excellent interpersonal, communication and influencing 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 of 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. DESIRABLE ATTRIBUTES: The ideal candidate will also: • Have a good knowledge of public service policies, services, and activities; • Be able to work within, and contribute positively to, multi-disciplinary teams; • Have higher report writing skills together with an ability to produce high quality analysis and reporting; • Be able to demonstrate a strong ability in the following areas: o Team Leadership; o Judgement, Analysis and Decision Making; o Management and Delivery of Results o Have knowledge of health & safety legislation and safety regulations; • Have experience in the management and supervision of staff; • Have an ability to manage deadlines and effectively handle multiple tasks. • Hold a current full Class B driving licence free from endorsements. When required to do so, holders of this office shall drive a motor car in the course of their duties and for this purpose provide and maintain a car to the satisfaction of the local authority. The ideal candidate must be able to demonstrate that they have sufficient experience and a proven track record in the following: • Planning and prioritisation of workloads • Dealing effectively with conflicting demands • Working under pressure to tight deadlines • Adapting to change • Problem solving • Administration and report writing • Operation of ICT systems and standard office software packages • Project management • Budget management • Acting on own initiative • Ability to communicate effectively across various levels within an organisation • Maintaining confidentiality 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: • Ensuring the co-ordination of the occupational health & safety management system and advise on its implementation and requirement for updating. • Promoting a positive safety culture and conducting safety awareness campaigns. • Producing the required information for monthly and annual safety reports. • Complete inspections and audits at planned intervals of the occupational health & safety management system. • Update the health & safety section of the intranet with relevant information and develop safety alerts/toolbox talks and issue to staff. • Update the ancillary/site specific safety statements in their section on an annual basis or more frequently if required. • Prepare generic/routine risk assessments for each workplace, task & activity. • Audit the completion and implementation of all risk assessments and provide support and advice in the preparation of site specific risk assessments and SSWP’s for site specific construction work. • Investigate all accidents, dangerous occurrences and near misses to confirm the root cause, corrective and preventive actions and advice personnel as necessary. • Where necessary report to the Health & Safety Authority all reportable accidents & dangerous occurrences. • Discuss actual and potential non-conformities and preventive action requests with line managers/employees in their section. • Carry out duties as specified by management relating to the protection from and prevention of occupational risk and accidental loss in Clare County Council. • Provide assistance in the assessment of contractors safety documentation where necessary and in the competence assessment of duty holders in accordance with the Safety, Health & Welfare at Work (Construction) Regulations S.I. No 291 of 2013. • Provide recommendations on and input to the delivery of health & safety training programmes to ensure that all staff are aware of health & safety requirements. • Active participation in the implementation of programmes and projects across all service areas. • Participating in and supporting the management of an engineering / administrative workforce and associated issues including PMDS. • Implementing agreed milestones and timescales, setting achievable targets and indicators. • Ensuring that staff are trained and operate within the relevant skill sets. • Ensuring an efficient and effective response to all stakeholders. • The proactive implementation of council policy and its corporate plan. • Carrying out such other duties as may be assigned from time to time. COMPETENCIES FOR THE POST OF HEALTH & SAFETY 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 management and Health & Safety perspective. • Clear understanding, awareness, and experience of practical reality of delivery and promotion of services. • 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. • Effectively manages the introduction of change, fosters a culture of creativity in employees and overcomes resistance to change, demonstrates flexibility and an openness to change. • Planning and prioritising work in terms of importance, timescales, and other resource constraints. 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. • Demonstrates ability to manage resources to ensure they are used effectively to deliver quality outcomes in line with operational and team plans. • Ensures compliance with council and external agency procedures and protocols. • Displays the ability to manage complex projects within legal, fiduciary and engineering requirements. • Takes responsibility for challenging tasks and is accountable for delivery of same. • Successfully manages a range of different projects and work activities simultaneously. • Applies appropriate systems/processes to enable quality checking of all activities and outputs. • Practices and promotes a strong focus on delivering high quality customer service, for internal and external customers. 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 engineering matters. • Demonstrates ability to work in a multi-discipline team environment. • Understanding and adhering to the code of conduct for all employees. 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. • Proactively identifies areas for improvement and develops practical suggestions for their implementation • Demonstrates enthusiasm for new developments/changing work practices and strives to implement these changes effectively 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 an honours degree (Level 8 in the National Framework of Qualifications) in: (i) Health and Safety or (ii) Engineering, Architecture, and/or Science, with a diploma in Health and Safety b) Have a satisfactory knowledge of the following: • effective communications and liaison with officials from the regulatory authorities, • the management of risks from fire such as fire prevention and the carrying out fire drills, • risk management in relation to hazardous substances and occupational diseases, • providing the required input for health and safety related training course/s and manuals for the organisation, • understanding of Local Government, and the construction industry, • Health and Safety legislation, statutory requirements, their implications for the workplace, and an appreciation of the legal process, c) Have at least 3 years satisfactory relevant experience, including adequate experience in the areas specified below: • the management of an appropriate audit process, • planning practical and effective methods, both preventative and remedial, of promoting work practices that comply with health and safety requirements, • of working with committees, • the preparation and regular revision of Health and Safety statements and strategies, • Staff supervision, and relevant administration, • maintaining accurate records, particularly of inspection findings, of incidents and accidents, and the preparation of reports, and statistical data required by management and the H.S.A., • the regular review of work methods and processes, which identify and take account of all relevant hazards, • supporting line managers in the preparation, implementation, and regular review of safety related documentation including risk assessments, including advising on how risks can be reduced, • operating a safety management system. d) Possess a full, clean driving licence. 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 annual 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 (LSI1) - €82,108 (LSI2) (March 2025) CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Assistant Scientist
JOB DESCRIPTION The Assistant Scientist provides scientific and managerial support across several local authority service areas and is required to liaise with external agencies and support the democratic process. Reporting to the Executive Scientist, Executive Engineer or Senior Executive Engineer, Environment, the Assistant Scientist will be responsible for the efficient management of their prescribed work area and will fulfil the duties of the office in accordance with Clare County Council’s Occupational Health & Safety Management System. ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE The ideal candidate for the position shall: • understand Local Authority services and structures in Ireland; • have the ability to provide scientific advice and reports for other sections in the Local Authority e.g., Planning and Rural Water Services Sections and for stakeholder organisations and the public; • have good knowledge of relevant Water, Air, Noise, Waste and Wastewater Legislation; • have good knowledge of the objectives of the EU Water Framework Directive (WFD) 2000/60/EC and a good understanding of how the assessment of biological and environmental data obtained from monitoring programmes are used to classify the five different water categories, river lakes, canals, groundwater, estuaries, and coastal waters; • have good knowledge of plans such as the Water Action Plan, National Inspection Plan, Waste Management Plan, County Council Development Plan; • be familiar with the role of the EPA in Public Authority Enforcement and Local Authority Environmental Enforcement Performance Framework. • have a focus on the customer and on service improvement including taking ownership and resolving issues arising from, complaints, EPA audits, non-compliances etc. • have excellent interpersonal, communication and influencing skills; • Other duties as may be assigned Competencies for the Post This is a competency-based competition, and the interviews will be competency based. The competencies listed below are the Local Authority competencies for this post. Candidates will be expected to demonstrate sufficient evidence within their application form of competence under each of these. Management and Change • Displays the ability to think and act strategically when managing environmental (water, waste, and air) incidents, enforcement activity. • Political awareness, have clear understanding of political reality and context of the organisation. • Develops and maintains positive, productive, and beneficial working relationships with all stakeholders. • Effectively manages the introduction of change, fosters a culture of creativity in employees and overcomes resistance to change, demonstrates flexibility and an openness to change. Delivering Results: • Makes timely informed and effective decisions and shows good judgement and balance in making decisions or recommendations of a scientific nature either internally or for external bodies. • Contributes to the development of scientific operational plans and to the development of specific scientific team plans. • Demonstrates ability to manage resources to ensure they are used effectively to deliver quality outcomes in line with scientific operational and team plans. • Ensures compliance with council and external agency procedures and protocols. 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. Personal Effectiveness: • Is self-motivated and maintains a positive constructive and enthusiastic attitude to their role. • Manages time and workload effectively. • Demonstrates the required specialist 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. Duties • To contribute to the development and implementation of the annual Recommended Minimum Criteria for Environmental Inspection (RMCEI) plan. • To undertake Odour, Noise, Air, Water & Waste inspections as required. • To undertake site inspections, farm inspections, septic tanks inspections, and any other environmental inspections as directed. • To manage inspections as a result of pollution complaints to ensure that all are recorded and responded to in a timely fashion. • Under take water, air, noise sampling as required. • ensure the effective co-ordination and consistency in the implementation of environmental enforcement activity. This includes but is not limited to licensing/permitting of facilities, auditing, and inspections of licensed facilities, issuing enforcement notices, on- site wastewater treatment plant inspections, site suitability planning inspections, farm inspections and dealing with environmental pollution complaints. • To manage inspections as a result of pollution complaints to ensure that all are recorded and responded to in a timely fashion. • To provide relevant reports as required both internally or by external bodies, e.g. EPA, HSE SRWMO, WERLA, DECC, Inland Fisheries etc. • Other duties as may be assigned Other Desirable Skills • manage finance and budgets and ensuring value for money • have knowledge of Discharge Licences and enforcement required to ensure compliance with the Water Pollution Act 1977 as amended. • Be familiar with the Good Agricultural Practice regulations and undertake inspections to assess compliance with same. • be familiar with and be able to demonstrate capability of working in close consultation with key stakeholders, e.g., EPA, Inland Fisheries Ireland, Irish Water, SE-APT and regional offices such as LAWPRO, Regional Waste Management Office and the Waste Enforcement Regional Lead Authority. • 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; • demonstrate satisfactory experience related to enforcement action in the areas of water and waste legislation; • have experience in data management, and necessary GIS skills; • have experience in using the online web portal called EDEN which has been developed by the EPA for local authorities and licence holders to communicate with the agency; • have experience of producing annual team plans, holding team meetings, planning, and delegating work effectively; • have experience of participating in multi-disciplinary, multi-agency and cross functional teams. • can motivate, empower, encourage, and achieve maximum efficiency and value for money from the personnel and processes under his / her control; • have experience of completing Annual Environmental Reports (AER’s) for local authority licenced facilities and annual RMCEI returns and plans. 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 an honours degree (Level 8 in the National Framework of Qualifications) in Science, and (b) Have at least 2 years satisfactory experience of scientific work, and (c) Possess a high standard of technical training and experience. 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. Driving Licence Each candidate must hold a current full Class B driving licence free from endorsements. When required to do so, holders of this office shall drive a motor car in the course of their duties and for this purpose provide and maintain a car to the satisfaction of the local authority. 6. 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 €46,802 - €49,444 - €51,392 - €53,414 - €55,485 - €57,590 - €59,715 - €61,840 - €63,964 - €66,092 - €68,232 - €70,419 (1st LSI) - €72,609 (2nd LSI) (March 2025) CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
