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Everything we do starts with the people we serve. We’re proud to be the traders behind the tradespeople: the nuts and bolts behind the job, always ready to save the day (or at least the project). From power tools to workwear, cables to pipe fittings, we offer over 60,000 products across 900+ stores – and that’s not to mention our industry-leading digital services. Join Screwfix and be part of a team of experts who get the job done quickly, affordably, and always with a smile. You’ll be a vital part of the team, getting stuck in and leading by example. Whether you’re front-of-house helping customers or in the warehouse keeping our standards high, customers are always at the front of your mind. And with the help of our excellent training programmes and varied shift patterns to support a healthy work life balance, you’ll be on the right track for a promising career with us! Bring the can do attitude and we’ll train you up! At Screwfix, you don’t need product know how to get stuck in and succeed Opening hours: Monday - Friday (7am to 8pm) Saturday (7am to 6pm) Sunday (10am to 6pm) Key responsibilities WHAT’S IT LIKE TO BE A RETAIL SUPERVISOR?
Senior Staff Officer
Role The position of Senior Staff Officer is a middle management grade within Fingal County Council. A Senior Staff Officer is required to be an effective, participative leader of a team with responsibility for organisation and management of all aspects of a section or sections including the supervision of staff. The person selected will possess an in-depth knowledge and experience in the functions, duties and responsibilities of the local authority. A Senior Staff Officer is responsible for ensuring that goals set out in the Corporate, Departmental and Team plans become operational actions within their department or section and will generally work as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Knowledge of the strategic direction and initiatives of the council will also be required. A Senior Staff Officer also works closely with senior management, elected representatives, external agencies and relevant stakeholders to deliver services to the highest standard. The person appointed will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills. A Senior Staff Officer will generally work under the direction and management of an Administrative Officer, Senior Executive Officer or analogous grade. Staff at this level work in a range of roles across public-facing and internal service areas of the Council such as Housing, Finance, Operations, Planning, Economic Development, Corporate, Active Travel etc. Duties The main duties include: · Providing high level administrative support based on a thorough understanding of the overall workings and policy of a section. · Assuming responsibility for most of the decisions in the section. · Supporting their line manager to ensure work programmes are implemented to deliver on the Council’s Corporate and Operational plans, including planning and prioritising work and allocating resources. · Taking responsibility for staff performance of a multi-level staff. · Continuously monitoring existing procedures to ensure they comply with best practice and the development of new/improved procedures where appropriate. · Making recommendations within areas of expertise to senior management regarding changes/improvements to procedures. · Organising and facilitiating inter-departmental and external meetings on behalf of the section to which you are assigned. · Attending meetings of the elected Council and its Committees in relation to the activities of the section. · Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with external agencies, bodies, elected representatives, and committee members as appropriate to the activities of the section. · Preparation and management of budgets. · Communicating and liaising effectively with employees, managers in other sections, senior managers, customers, and elected representatives in relation to operational matters for their section. · Attending Court as a witness for the Council as required. These duties which are indicative rather than exhaustive are carried out under general direction. Persons appointed will be required to work in any location within the Fingal administrative area. Qualifications and requirements of the post Character Candidates shall be of good character. Health Candidates shall be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. Education, training, experience, etc. On the latest date for receipt of completed application forms, candidates shall: (i) (a) have obtained at least Grade D (or a pass), in Higher or Ordinary Level, in five subjects (or four subjects if Irish is included) from the approved list of subjects in the Department of Education Established Leaving Certificate Examination or Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme including Irish and/or English and one of the following: Mathematics, Accounting, Business Organisation or Economics and (b) have obtained at least Grade C (or Honours) in higher level (or Honours) papers in three subjects in that examination (or two subjects if Irish and/or one of the following is included: Mathematics, Accounting, Business Organisation or Economics) or (ii) have obtained a comparable standard in an equivalent examination, or (iii) hold a third level qualification of at least degree standard (iv) shall have satisfactory experience in administration procedures, including adequate practical experience in work of an executive nature, office organization and control of staff. Or (v) be a serving employee in a local authority, or a regional assembly and have not less than two years’ satisfactory experience in a post of Clerical Officer or analogous post, and have satisfactory experience in administrative procedures, including adequate practical experience in work of an executive nature, office organization and control of staff. 1. The Selection Process: Fingal County Council reserves the right to shortlist applications, if required. This is not to suggest that any candidate may be unsuitable or incapable of undertaking the duties of the post advertised, but rather that there may be candidates who have demonstrated that they are better qualified and/or have more relevant experience. The number of persons to be invited, in these circumstances, to interview shall be determined by the local authority from time to time, having regard to the likely number of vacancies to be filled. Step 1: Initial Screening In the first instance, all applications received by the latest date/time for receipt of completed applications are screened for eligibility in accordance with the qualifications for the post as set out in this booklet and declared by the Minister for the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage under Section 160 of the Local Government Act 2001. Step 2: Shortlisting Each candidate’s application may be assessed against pre-determined criteria based on the requirements of the position as outlined in this booklet. It is the sole responsibility of the applicant to provide a detailed and accurate account of their qualifications and/or experience in their application form and to outline the relevance of their experience in the examples provided. Step 3: Interview Candidates who are successful in the shortlisting process will be invited to attend for interview(s). Fingal County Council will endeavor to give sufficient notice of the interview to shortlisted candidates. Thereafter, it is the responsibility of the candidate to make themselves available on the date/time selected. Candidates who do not attend for interview will be deemed to have withdrawn their application from the competition. Expenses incurred by candidates in attending for interview, will be at the candidates own expense. An independent interview board will be established by the Senior Executive Officer, People Services, or other designated officer, to assess the candidates shortlisted for interview. The interview board will generally comprise of a Chairperson and two other members, who will have expert knowledge in the relevant field. The objective of the interview board is to identify candidates who best meet the objective criteria and competencies required for the position and to place them in order of merit. Candidates who are successful in the interview will be qualified in order of merit for appointment to the post of Senior Staff Officer and placed on a panel. It should be noted that placement on a panel may not necessarily lead to a job offer. The selection process is not concluded until such time as references have been sought and clearance checks, i.e. Garda vetting, occupational health, verification of education qualifications, etc, have been carried out to the satisfaction of the Council. Particulars of Employment The employment is wholetime, permanent and pensionable. Persons who become pensionable employees of a local authority who are liable to pay the Class A rate of PRSI contribution will be required in respect of their superannuation to contribute to the local authority at the rate of 1.5% of their pensionable remuneration plus 3.5% of net pensionable remuneration (i.e. pensionable remuneration less twice the annual rate of social insurance old age contributory pension payable at the maximum rate to a person with no adult dependant or qualified children). Persons who become pensionable employees of a local authority who are liable to pay the Class D rate of PRSI contribution will be required in respect of their superannuation to contribute to the local authority at the rate of 5% of their pensionable remuneration. All persons who become pensionable employees of a local authority will be required in respect of the local Government (Spouses and Children’s Contributory Pension) Scheme to contribute to the local authority at the rate of 1.5% of their pensionable remuneration in accordance with the terms of the Scheme. Probation Where a person who is not already a permanent employee of a local authority is employed, the following provisions shall apply: (a) there shall be a period after such employment take effect during which such persons shall hold such employment on probation, (b) such period shall be one year, but the Chief Executive may at his or her discretion extend such period, (c) such persons shall cease to hold employment at the end of the period of probation unless during such period the Chief Executive has certified that the service of such persons is satisfactory. Salary €57,895, €59,276, €60,960, €64,126, €66,017, €68,367 (LSI 1), €70,730 (LSI 2) This salary shall be fully inclusive and shall be as determined from time to time. Persons who are not serving local authority employees will be based on the minimum of the scale. Holders of the post shall pay to the local authority any fees or other monies (other than their inclusive salary) payable to or received by them by virtue of their post or in respect of any services which they are required by or under any enactment to perform. Health For the purpose of satisfying the requirement as to health it will be necessary for successful candidates, before they are employed, to undergo a medical examination by a qualified medical practitioner to be nominated by the Local Authority. 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. Retirement Age The retirement age is 70 years. Recruitment The local authority shall require a person to whom employment is offered to take up such employment within a period of not more than 6 weeks and if he or she fails to take up the employment within such period or such longer period as the local authority in its absolute discretion may determine, the local authority shall not employ the person.
Healthcare Assistant
What we Offer Salary range for this position is €16.20 – €18.03 per hour depending on experience Before 8am and after 8pm - from €20.27 p/h Sunday - from €24.33 p/h Public Holidays - from €32.44 p/h Paid inter-client mileage Sick pay scheme Maternity and paternity pay scheme Excellent working conditions Holiday pay at a rate of 8% of hours worked. PRSA Pension scheme available Bike to Work Scheme Employee Assistance Service A commitment to the on-going training and development of all employees Overall Purpose of Job The purpose of the role is to enable the Members to achieve maximum independence in all aspects of daily living, by providing assistance in one or more of the following areas: personal care, domestic assistance, social and educational assistance, travel and companionship. Role takes place in the homes and communities of our Members. Liaison There are several key relationships, which should be fostered and developed for the successful implementation of this role. Liaise and coordinate with other identified Home carers as required and maintain close communication with the Assisted Living Service Coordinator / Scheduling staff Training and Qualifications, required Full Major Award at QQI Level 5 in either Community & Health Services, Health Service Skills or Healthcare Support or other relevant qualification and a commitment to complete the major award. Experience of working with people in a caring role ( essential) Be reliable, trustworthy, and always maintain confidentiality Demonstrate excellent communication skills with a good level of spoken and written English Full driving licence with access to own vehicle ( essential) Behaviours Person centred approach An ability to build strong relationships Strong customer service focus Flexible approach to work High level of confidentiality Competencies Communicating and Influencing Motivating and Empowering Planning and Organising Quality and Customer Focus and Accountability CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE
Healthcare Assistant
What we Offer Salary range for this position is €16.22 – €18.03 per hour depending on experience Before 8am and after 8pm - from €20.27 p/h Sunday - from €24.33 p/h Public Holidays - from €32.44 p/h Paid inter-client mileage Sick pay scheme Maternity and paternity pay scheme Excellent working conditions Holiday pay at a rate of 8% of hours worked. PRSA Pension scheme available Bike to Work Scheme Employee Assistance Service A commitment to the on-going training and development of all employees Overall Purpose of Job The purpose of the role is to enable the Members to achieve maximum independence in all aspects of daily living, by providing assistance in one or more of the following areas: personal care, domestic assistance, social and educational assistance, travel and companionship. Role takes place in the homes and communities of our Members. Liaison There are several key relationships, which should be fostered and developed for the successful implementation of this role. Liaise and coordinate with other identified Home carers as required and maintain close communication with the ALS Coordinator / Scheduling staff Training and Qualifications, required Full Major Award at QQI Level 5 in either Community & Health Services, Health Service Skills or Healthcare Support or other relevant qualification ( essential) · Experience of working with people in a caring role ( essential) · Be reliable, trustworthy, and always maintain confidentiality · Demonstrate excellent communication skills with a good level of spoken and written English · Access to your own car and full driving licence ( essential) . · Willing to drive member's vehicle ( desirable) . Behaviours · Person centred approach · An ability to build strong relationships · Strong customer service focus · Flexible approach to work · High level of confidentiality Competencies · Communicating and Influencing · Motivating and Empowering · Planning and Organising · Quality and Customer Focus and Accountability CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE
Healthcare Assistant
The position on offer is 20 hours a week. Availability required: Monday to Friday Every 2nd weekend What we Offer Salary range for this position is €16.22 – €18.03 per hour depending on experience Before 8am and after 8pm - from €20.27 p/h Sunday - from €24.33 p/h Public Holidays - from €32.44 p/h Paid inter-client mileage Sick pay scheme Maternity and paternity pay scheme Excellent working conditions Holiday pay at a rate of 8% of hours worked. PRSA Pension scheme available Bike to Work Scheme Employee Assistance Service A commitment to the on-going training and development of all employees Overall Purpose of Job The purpose of the role is to enable the Members to achieve maximum independence in all aspects of daily living, by providing assistance in one or more of the following areas: personal care, domestic assistance, social and educational assistance, travel and companionship. Role takes place in the homes and communities of our Members. Liaison There are several key relationships, which should be fostered and developed for the successful implementation of this role. Liaise and coordinate with other identified Home carers as required and maintain close communication with the ALS Coordinator / Scheduling staff Training and Qualifications, required Full Major Award at QQI Level 5 in either Community & Health Services, Health Service Skills or Healthcare Support or other relevant qualification ( essential) · Experience of working with people in a caring role ( essential) · Be reliable, trustworthy, and always maintain confidentiality · Demonstrate excellent communication skills with a good level of spoken and written English · Access to your own car and full driving licence ( essential) . · Willing to drive member's vehicle ( desirable) . Behaviours · Person centred approach · An ability to build strong relationships · Strong customer service focus · Flexible approach to work · High level of confidentiality Competencies · Communicating and Influencing · Motivating and Empowering · Planning and Organising · Quality and Customer Focus and Accountability CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE
Healthcare Assistant
What we Offer Salary range for this position is €16.22 – €18.03 per hour depending on experience Before 8am and after 8pm - from €20.27 p/h Sunday - from €24.33 p/h Public Holidays - from €32.44 p/h Paid inter-client mileage Sick pay scheme Maternity and paternity pay scheme Excellent working conditions Holiday pay at a rate of 8% of hours worked. PRSA Pension scheme available Bike to Work Scheme Employee Assistance Service A commitment to the on-going training and development of all employees. Overall Purpose of Job -The purpose of the role is to enable the Members to achieve maximum independence in all aspects of daily living, by providing assistance in one or more of the following areas: personal care, domestic assistance, social and educational assistance, travel and companionship. -Role takes place in the homes and communities of our Members. Liaison -There are several key relationships, which should be fostered and developed for the successful implementation of this role. Liaise and coordinate with other identified Home carers as required and maintain close communication with the ALS Coordinator / Scheduling staff Training and Qualifications, required · Full Major Award at QQI Level 5 in either Community & Health Services, Health Service Skills or Healthcare Support or other relevant qualification and a commitment to complete the major award. · Experience of working with people in a caring role ( essential) · Be reliable, trustworthy, and always maintain confidentiality · Demonstrate excellent communication skills with a good level of spoken and written English · Full driving licence with access to own vehicle ( essential) · Willing to drive service user's vehicle (preferred) Behaviours · Person centred approach · An ability to build strong relationships · Strong customer service focus · Flexible approach to work · High level of confidentiality Competencies · Communicating and Influencing · Motivating and Empowering · Planning and Organising · Quality and Customer Focus and Accountability CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE
Healthcare Assistant
What we Offer Salary range for this position is €16.22 – €18.03 per hour depending on experience Before 8am and after 8pm - from €20.27 p/h Sunday - from €24.33 p/h Public Holidays - from €32.44 p/h Paid inter-client mileage Sick pay scheme Maternity and paternity pay scheme Excellent working conditions Holiday pay at a rate of 8% of hours worked. PRSA Pension scheme available Bike to Work Scheme Employee Assistance Service A commitment to the on-going training and development of all employees. Overall Purpose of Job -The purpose of the role is to enable the Members to achieve maximum independence in all aspects of daily living, by providing assistance in one or more of the following areas: personal care, domestic assistance, social and educational assistance, travel and companionship. -Role takes place in the homes and communities of our Members. Liaison -There are several key relationships, which should be fostered and developed for the successful implementation of this role. Liaise and coordinate with other identified Home carers as required and maintain close communication with the ALS Coordinator / Scheduling staff Training and Qualifications, required · Full Major Award at QQI Level 5 in either Community & Health Services, Health Service Skills or Healthcare Support or other relevant qualification and a commitment to complete the major award. · Experience of working with people in a caring role ( essential) · Be reliable, trustworthy, and always maintain confidentiality · Demonstrate excellent communication skills with a good level of spoken and written English · Full driving licence with access to own vehicle ( essential) · Willing to drive service user's vehicle (preferred) Behaviours · Person centred approach · An ability to build strong relationships · Strong customer service focus · Flexible approach to work · High level of confidentiality Competencies · Communicating and Influencing · Motivating and Empowering · Planning and Organising · Quality and Customer Focus and Accountability CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE
Clinic Coordinator
Want to know more? At Hidden Hearing, we believe in a world free from the stigma of hearing loss, where our patients feel empowered to take control of their hearing healthcare, and where we can help more people hear better. We imagine a world where our people wake up every day feeling inspired and end the day feeling fulfilled by the work that they do. Do you like the idea of helping others to access hearing healthcare? Do you take pride in your work? If the answer is yes, we really want to hear from you! Based on O'Connell Street in Ennis, we are looking for someone to build their professional career with Hidden Hearing as an integral member of our Ennis Hearing Centre team, who are helping patients hear better, every day. As Clinic Coordinator, you will be in the position of delivering our life-changing hearing healthcare firsthand, whilst building yourself, your colleagues and our patients for success. The central responsibilities of this role are; Patient Care - provide a high quality of professional patient care to all inbound and outbound calls, covering the Ennis and greater area. Telemarketing – manage all inbound and outbound telemarketing calls/leads for the Ennis area, and ensure weekly/quarterly and annual targets are met and diaries are full. Our expectation is for our Clinic Coordinators to complete 80+ calls per day. Previous telemarketing experience advantageous. Brand Ambassador - representing Hidden Hearing, you will uphold our core values on a daily basis by consistently delivering a phenomenal patient care experience that we, as the modern hearing care experts, have been providing for almost 40 years. There is a basic salary of €30,000, plus an uncapped commission structure, giving On Target Earnings of circa 40K per annum. At Hidden Hearing is dedicated to each of our employee's wellbeing; we will listen to you, help you live an engaged work life, and will treat you with respect and fairness. If you think that you would be a suitable candidate to join our Hidden Hearing team, we would be delighted to hear from you. Job Types: Permanent, Full-time OTE for this role are: €30,000 - €40,000 per year Benefits:
Telemarketing Team Lead
Details of the role WE DO NOT DO ANY COLD CALLING. At Hidden Hearing, we believe in a world free from the stigma of hearing loss, where our patients feel empowered to take control of their hearing healthcare, and where we can help more people hear better. We imagine a world where our people wake up every day feeling inspired and end the day feeling fulfilled by the work that they do. Do you like the idea of helping others to access hearing healthcare? Do you take pride in your work? If the answer is yes, we really want to hear from you! The central responsibilities of this role are; Team Leadership - Ensure personal and team KPI’s are kept at the required levels at all times to ensure organisation KPI’s are achieved. Lead, mentor and develope team members by using all the people development tools provided and in accordance with our values Telemarketing - Manage all inbound and outbound calls and ensure weekly, quarterly and annual targets are met, Clinic Diaries are full, and all patients feel engaged with their hearing healthcare, and feel that their hearing healthcare needs are being met. Our expectation is for our Telemarketing Team Lead to complete 80+ calls per day whilst ensuring that team ‘Call Quality’ is improved and then maintained through continuous call listening both live and recorded calls and provide developmental feedback to team members on a weekly basis. Diary Management – ensure all online Diary Management system notes and call statuses are correct, accurate and up-to-date. Brand Ambassado r - representing Hidden Hearing, you will uphold our core values on a daily basis by consistently delivering a phenomenal patient care experience to all inbound and outbound calls that we, as the modern hearing care experts, have been providing for almost 40 years. The OTE for this position is circa 30K - 40K This role is based in our Contact Centre team in our Portadown Office in Craigavon. At Hidden Hearing is dedicated to each of our employee's wellbeing; we will listen to you, help you live an engaged work life, and will treat you with respect and fairness. If you think this sounds like the role and Hidden Hearing sounds like the team you would like to join, please reach out, we would love to hear from you. Job Types: Permanent, Full-time Base Salary: £30,000 Additional pay: Work Location: In person
Team Leader
CORLANN –WEST REGION POST: 1 X PERMANENT PART-TIME TEAM LEADER (CNM1/Social Care Leader) CURLEW ADULT SERVICES (Boyle, Frenchpark areas) Job Ref: 96682 The Role: The Team Leader has a pivotal role in managing the day to day delivery of services. The Team Leader will provide leadership and supervision to teams while ensuring the development of the service in line with national standards and best practice. The main responsibilities are to assist the Team Manager with the management of the services, such as – person centred planning in line with Personal Outcome Measures ethos and practice, resource management and staffing - including rosters, staff development, facilitating communication and professional leadership in order to ensure a good quality of life for the people supported. Qualifications/Experience: Eligible applicants will be those who on the closing date for the competition have: (I) A relevant 3rd level qualification in Nursing and current Live Register Certificate from NMBI OR (II) Be registered, or be eligible for registration, on the Social Care Workers Register maintained by the Social Care Workers Registration Board at CORU. See list of recognised Social Care qualifications at: https://coru.ie/health-and-social-care-professionals/education/approved-qualifications/social-care-workers/ OR (III) Hold a schedule 3 qualification (see below Note 1*) See list of recognized Schedule 3 qualifications at: https://coru.ie/health-and-social-care-professionals/registration/registration-requirements/approved-qualifications/schedule-3-qualifications/schedule-3-qualifications. OR (IV) Hold a comparable qualification recognised by Social Care Workers Registration Board at CORU OR (V) Applicants who satisfy the conditions set out in Section 91 of the Health and Social Care Professionals Act 2005, (see below Note 2*) must submit proof of application for registration with the Social Care Workers Registration Board at CORU. The acceptable proof is correspondence from the Social Care Workers Registration Board at CORU confirming their application for registration as a Section 91 applicant was received by the 30th November 2025. And Working Hours: Contracted hours will depend on the grade of the successful candidate - i.e. 78 hours a fortnight (SCL grade) or 75 hours a fortnight (CNM1 grade) rostered flexibly on a 7 day duty roster. The Team leader will work as a frontline member of the team with protected time to carry out specific team leader duties. In addition, a sleep-in and/or night duty commitment may be a requirement of posts in residential services for which the appropriate allowance will be paid. Corlann model of service is based on Personal Outcome Measures quality and person centred planning system requiring employees to be flexible in their working hours to provide a quality service delivery for each person supported. Annual Leave: Leave will be granted according to the agreed leave assigned to the grade of the successful candidates i.e. Social Care Leader or CNM1. Annual leave must be planned in advance with the Team Manager to ensure appropriate and adequate cover is provided for the service. Remuneration: Based on the salary scale attached to the grade of the successful candidates i.e. Social Care Leader or CNM1 (pro-rata for part-time). Salary quoted is based on a 39 hour working week. The successful candidate will be granted incremental credit subject to satisfactory verification of previous public sector service. Tenure: Permanent, Part-Time and Pensionable. A panel may be formed as a result of this process from which subsequent Team Leader appointments within Curlew Services may be offered over the next 6 to 12 months. Full Job Description attached Informal enquiries for this post to Tommie Scanlon, Curlew Services Area Manager on 087 169 7954 Closing date for receipt of completed application forms /CV’s on-line is 5pm, 4th May 2026 Interview date likely to be 14th May 2026 CORLANN IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER