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We’re on the lookout for a friendly and upbeat Team Leader to bring energy, positivity, and great vibes to our store! In this role, you’ll be right at the heart of it, supporting your Store Manager, keeping the team motivated, and making sure every customer leaves with exactly what they came in for (and a smile to go with it). When your Store Manager’s away, you’ll step up and keep things running smoothly with confidence and care. The day to day You’ll play a key role in the day-to-day running of the store—creating great customer experiences and driving commercial success. You’ll lead by example, showing what great service looks like and bringing the cardfactory Way to life. Along the way, you’ll help others grow while continuing to build your own skills. With your energy and commercial know-how, you’ll drive store initiatives, keep communication flowing, and create a positive, inclusive vibe. And by keeping an eye on the numbers, you’ll help make sure everything’s running smoothly, and the team is thriving. About You What we’re looking for:
Sales Assistant
Do you take pride in creating great experiences for others and enjoy working in an environment where no two days are the same. We’re on the lookout for enthusiastic, friendly, and celebration-loving people to join our team as Sales Assistants. Our stores are places of celebration, creativity, and connection—every day of the year. As things get busier, we’re looking for extra hands and friendly faces to help keep everything running smoothly. If you enjoy being part of a vibrant, welcoming environment, we’d love to have you on the team. The day to day What You’ll Be Getting Up To: About You No retail experience needed, you’ll be working with a friendly team and receive full training. What matters most is that you’re friendly, approachable, comfortable on your feet (it gets busy, but it’s all part of the fun!) and ready to help. If you’re flexible with your time — we may even offer shifts across nearby stores if you’re up for it. Why join us If you’ve got great communication skills, love to chat, whilst gaining valuable experience in a fun and friendly environment, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. At cardfactory, you’ll be part of a supportive team, learning new skills and helping to create memorable moments for every customer who walks through our doors. Our colleagues tell us — it’s a great team, good vibes, flexible hours and a job they genuinely love. If you’re ready to be a celebration expert, we’d love to hear from you. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once sufficient suitable applications have been received. We advise applying early to avoid disappointment as applications will be reviewed regularly.
Sales Assistant
Do you take pride in creating great experiences for others and enjoy working in an environment where no two days are the same. We’re on the lookout for enthusiastic, friendly, and celebration-loving people to join our team as Sales Assistants. Our stores are places of celebration, creativity, and connection—every day of the year. As things get busier, we’re looking for extra hands and friendly faces to help keep everything running smoothly. If you enjoy being part of a vibrant, welcoming environment, we’d love to have you on the team. The day to day What You’ll Be Getting Up To: About You No retail experience needed, you’ll be working with a friendly team and receive full training. What matters most is that you’re friendly, approachable, comfortable on your feet (it gets busy, but it’s all part of the fun!) and ready to help. If you’re flexible with your time — we may even offer shifts across nearby stores if you’re up for it. Why join us If you’ve got great communication skills, love to chat, whilst gaining valuable experience in a fun and friendly environment, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. At cardfactory, you’ll be part of a supportive team, learning new skills and helping to create memorable moments for every customer who walks through our doors. Our colleagues tell us — it’s a great team, good vibes, flexible hours and a job they genuinely love. If you’re ready to be a celebration expert, we’d love to hear from you. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once sufficient suitable applications have been received. We advise applying early to avoid disappointment as applications will be reviewed regularly.
Sales Assistant
Do you take pride in creating great experiences for others and enjoy working in an environment where no two days are the same. We’re on the lookout for enthusiastic, friendly, and celebration-loving people to join our team as Sales Assistants. Our stores are places of celebration, creativity, and connection—every day of the year. As things get busier, we’re looking for extra hands and friendly faces to help keep everything running smoothly. If you enjoy being part of a vibrant, welcoming environment, we’d love to have you on the team. The day to day What You’ll Be Getting Up To: About You No retail experience needed, you’ll be working with a friendly team and receive full training. What matters most is that you’re friendly, approachable, comfortable on your feet (it gets busy, but it’s all part of the fun!) and ready to help. If you’re flexible with your time — we may even offer shifts across nearby stores if you’re up for it. Why join us If you’ve got great communication skills, love to chat, whilst gaining valuable experience in a fun and friendly environment, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. At cardfactory, you’ll be part of a supportive team, learning new skills and helping to create memorable moments for every customer who walks through our doors. Our colleagues tell us — it’s a great team, good vibes, flexible hours and a job they genuinely love. If you’re ready to be a celebration expert, we’d love to hear from you. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once sufficient suitable applications have been received. We advise applying early to avoid disappointment as applications will be reviewed regularly.
Information Officer
Responsible to Reporting to the Development Manager on a day-to-day basis. Purpose of the Job The provision of information, advice and advocacy services to members of the public and assisting the Development Manager in the work of the information service. Main Duties • The direct delivery of information, advice and advocacy services as determined by the Board of Directors and in line with the Citizens Information Board guidelines for the provision of Citizens Information Services. • The delivery of outreach services through Citizens Information Services and other outlets as required. • Follow up work arising from information and/or advocacy sessions with clients. • Assisting the Development Manager in the development of innovative processes for the provision of quality information to clients in various formats using the Citizens Information Board Citizens Information website www.citizensinformation.ie as an information tool, supplemented by other relevant information sources. • To co-operate with other service providers in the area and more generally, both statutory and voluntary, in the development of information and advocacy provision and on joint initiatives from time to time. • Operation of query management, advocacy case management and data collection/statistical analysis systems. • Operation of systems for monitoring and evaluation of the service. • Undertaking publicity and promotional initiatives appropriate to the development of the service. • Assisting in any research and/or social policy initiatives appropriate to the development of the service. • Identifying and feeding back to the Citizens Information Board, issues that have social policy implications. • Representing the CIS at conferences etc. as decided by the Board or Development Manager. • Such duties (including administrative duties) as may be assigned from time to time by the Development Manager. Minimum Education Qualifications and Attainments • Educated to Leaving Certificate standard, or equivalent, with a minimum of one year’s experience of working in an information, advice, or advocacy setting. or • Less formal academic qualifications with a minimum of three years’ experience of working in an information, advice, or advocacy. Essential Knowledge and Experience • An understanding of the issues around the provision of, and access to information, advice and advocacy services. • Working knowledge and understanding of how the social welfare, health and income tax systems operate in general and a working knowledge of at least one of the following subject areas: employment, housing, immigration, consumer rights, education. • Excellent organisational, administrative and IT skills. Desirable Skills, Abilities and Experience • Demonstrated ability to absorb, analyse and evaluate information from a variety of sources. • Strong communication skills, both orally and in writing. • Have previous experience in the information or voluntary sector. • Proven ability to represent, negotiate and communicate on a client’s behalf. • Ability to work on own initiatives and as a member of a team, working effectively within the support and supervision structures operated by the CIS. • Ability to interpret and implement organisational policy. Successful Candidate Will Be • Committed to the provision of free, confidential, impartial, local and independent information, advice and advocacy services. • Have an understanding and knowledge of the range of information, advice and advocacy services provided by the Citizens Information Services supported by the Citizens Information Board and knowledge of volunteering, with reference in particular to the distinctive characteristics of an organisation which provides a service to the public through the agency of trained volunteer personnel. • Be open to work unsocial hours as may be required from time to time and willing to attend evening and occasional week-ends. Time Off In Lieu (TOIL) arrangements apply in all such circumstances. This is a permanent position, subject to satisfactory completion of a six-month probationary period. The period of probation may be extended at the discretion of the Development Manager/Regional Manager. The successful candidate will be available to work 17.5 hours per week (part time). There may be a requirement to work evenings from time-to-time. Salary Scale Range of €33,992, €36,472, €38,976, €40,840, €42,644, €45,075, €46,845, €48,626 (max), €50,246 (LSI1), €51,862 (LSI2). Salaries pro-rata for part-time work. Incremental Credit It is expected that all new entrants to South Connacht Citizens Information Service will be appointed at point one of the salary scale. However, South Connacht Citizens Information Service operates an incremental credit process for appointments higher than point one. This process is applicable to new entrants into South Connacht Citizens Information Service. Incremental credit criteria, based on the competencies for the role, are assessed against employment history as laid out in the application form only. A request for incremental credit from a successful candidate must be made within the first 3 months of employment. The decision on whether or not to award an incremental credit is a decision made by the Board and is subject to the availability of funding. Pension A company pension scheme is in place, and membership is obligatory upon commencement. Employee contribution: 5% of salary. Employer contribution: 7% of salary. Please note the Citizens Information Service has established a normal retirement age in line with the state pension age (currently 66). Annual Leave Calculated on a pro rata basis for part year service as follows: • 23 days • 24 days (upon completion of 2 years’ service) • 25 days (upon completion of 5 years’ service) Full terms and conditions are contained in a Staff Handbook, which is issued with and forms part of the Employee Contract at CIS.
Information Officer
Purpose of the Job The provision of information, advice and advocacy services to members of the public and assisting the Development Manager in the work of the information service. Main Duties
Team Supervisor
Taking direction from the CIPS Manager, Team Supervisors will manage CIPS Information Teams and information delivery systems and practices to ensure that all customer service objectives and standards are met. Reporting to: The CIPS Manager Main ResponsibilitiesOperational Working Hours and Flexibility Flexibility is required. The successful candidate will work 35 hours per week on a shift basis, currently between the hours of 09:00 and 20:00, with attendance at meetings and training courses outside these hours occasionally required. Salary Full-Time Salary: Scale range of €48,625, €50,244, €51,861, €53,476, €55,095 (maximum for 3 years), €56,969 (LSI1 – Long Service Increment for 3 years), €58,837 (LSI2). Salaries are pro-rata for part-time work. Incremental Credit All new entrants to the Citizens Information Phone Service (CIPS) will normally be appointed at point one of the salary scale. However, CIPS operates an incremental credit process for appointments higher than point one of the salary scale. This process applies to new entrants to CIPS. Incremental credit criteria, based on the competencies for the role, are assessed against employment history as laid out in the application form only. Requests for incremental credit must be made within the first three months of employment. Decisions are made by the Board and are subject to the availability of funding. Pension A company pension scheme is in place, and membership is obligatory upon commencement. Employee contribution: 5 percent of salary Employer contribution: 7 percent of salary The normal retirement age is in line with the state pension age, currently 66. Annual Leave 26 days per year, calculated on a pro-rata basis for part-year service.
Team Member (Delivery)
Your role SHIFTS YOU ARE APPLYING FOR: 18.25hrs p/w; Mon 10:30 - 15:30; Tue 14:00 - 18:00; Wed 10:30 - 15:30; Thu 10:30 - 15:30 Working as part of a fast-paced store team, your top priority will be to efficiently process our products so that they are available to customers as quickly as possible. When you’re needed to work on the salesfloor, your outstanding customer service skills will shine through. In return for supporting all Company policies and procedures and having a great attitude to work, we will invest in you and your development from day one. Flexible working options are available. To be a successful Delivery Team Member you will have perfect stock available for our customers by:
Team Member (Stock)
SHIFTS YOU ARE APPLYING FOR: 12hrs p/w; Mon 15:00 - 18:00; Tue 15:00 - 18:00; Wed 15:00 - 18:00; Sat 16:00 - 19:00 Working as part of a fast-paced store team, your top priority will be to locate, pack and promptly process stock, ensuring it’s beautifully presented to our customers. When you’re needed to work on the salesfloor, your outstanding customer service skills will shine through. In return for supporting all Company policies and procedures and having a great attitude to work, we will invest in you and your development from day one. Flexible working options are available. To be a successful Stock Team Member you will have perfect products available for our online customers by:
Delivery Manager
About us You know Next, but did you know we’re a FTSE-100 retail company employing over 35,000 people across the UK and Ireland. We’re the UK’s 2nd largest fashion retailer and for Kidswear we’re the market leader. At the last count we have over 500 stores, plus the Next Online and it’s now possible to buy on-line from over 70 countries around the world! So we’ve gone global! Your role SHIFTS YOU ARE APPLYING FOR: 25.50hrs p/w; Mon 15:30 - 18:30; Tue 08:00 - 16:00; Wed 10:30 - 18:30; Thu 08:00 - 16:00 To be a successful Delivery Manager, you will lead and inspire your team to prioritise outstanding stock processing, stockroom organisation and achieve performance targets. Every day will be varied, fast paced, challenging but ultimately rewarding. People are at the heart of what we do so your experience in leading, coaching and motivating a high performing team will be crucial to your success. You can count on us to invest in your personal development from day one. Flexible working options are available. To be a successful Delivery Manager you will:
