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HR Team is currently seeking to recruit for the following position: HR Generalist About HR Team HR Team offers employment law and strategic human resource services to business start-ups, SMEs and large multinational organisations. HR Team is now seeking to recruit a HR Generalist in order to provide support with their growing client base. HR Generalist The ideal candidate will have a strong interest in working with all parts of HR / Employee life cycle. They will be able to communicate with consultants and HR Team Directors on a regular basis. How to Apply: To apply for this position, please send your CV outlining how you meet the criteria, your current salary and when you would be available to commence employment, to amanda@hrteamservices.com or via post to The Recruitment Department, HR Team, 10A Ebrington Square, Derry – Londonderry BT47 6FA; before Friday 6 th November 2026 at 12 noon.
Senior Chef De Partie
Senior Chef de Partie: 36,000 – 38,000 (Depending on Experience) We are currently seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and knowledgeable Chef de Partie to join our professional kitchen team. If you have the relevant qualifications, would like to develop your career within a busy kitchen and have a real passion for food we could have an excellent opportunity for you. The Role: This is a full-time position working an average of 45 hours per week - 5 days over 7 to include weekends and public holidays. Main Duties: Skills: Busy Restaurant Experience, HACCP Training Hospitality Experience, *Similar Restaurant Properties, Teamwork 2+ Year's Senior Chef de Partie Experience
Team Leaders - Youth Advocate Programmes Ireland
Youth Advocate Programmes Ireland is Recruiting Team Leaders for a Permanent Position in the West/ Northwest and for a Nationwide Panel for Future Opportunities Job Ref – NATTL1026 Youth Advocate Programmes Ireland provide unique intensive support programmes to young people. We have a strengths based, wraparound approach to support and we employ community-based Youth Advocates - which leads to long-lasting positive outcomes for young people and families. The Team Leader will manage the provision of direct services to clients and their families who are referred to the programme. You will manage a team of community-based Advocates and ensure that all clients receive an appropriate and high-quality service. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome all applicants from diverse backgrounds with a relevant qualifications and work experience. These posts offer: Competitive salary of €52,264.62 per annum An opportunity to make a difference in your community and society as a whole A huge amount of flexibility and work / life balance - YAP Ireland operates a remote / hybrid working policy The opportunity to join a growing, dynamic and forward-thinking organisation Employer contribution to PRSA Additional annual leave: (an additional day per year of service to a max of 25 days plus long service leave days) An opportunity to develop & grow your skills through our Staff Training & Bursary Scheme 92% of employees agreed or agreed strongly that YAP is an enjoyable place to work (Staff Opinion Survey 2025) If this is what you are looking for, we would like to hear from you. Essential Criteria: Successful Candidates will have: Please click on the APPLY NOW button to see the full Job Description and Person Spec and to apply through the official website. Closing date for receipt of application forms is 15 th of November 2026. Interviews will take place on the 2 nd of December 2026 in Athlone Springs Hotel along with a second date on 4 th of December 2026, in our Dublin Hub, Park House, 3 rd Floor, 191-193a North Circular Road Dublin 7. If you are selected for interview you will need to be available on this date to attend an interview in person. Only completed applications will be accepted, CV’s will NOT be accepted.
Youth Advocates
Youth Advocate Programmes Ireland Vacancies: Advocates – Fixed Purpose Contracts YAP Ireland is continuously recruiting male and female Advocates from all areas to work within their local communities, supporting children, young people and families to achieve their goals. YAP Advocates come from all walks of life and make a huge difference to the lives of Young People and Families. The young people we work with come from diverse ethnic, cultural and socio-economic backgrounds. We welcome applicants with first hand work / life experience of the issues facing these young people and their families including Roma and Travellers. We provide training and experience that creates opportunities for Advocates to become skilled at working with young people and families within their community in a strengths-based way. Please Note: If you are not in these area’s but you’re still interested in working as an Advocate, please fill out the application form and someone will contact you when we are recruiting in your area. Youth Advocates – Fixed Purpose Contracts – Person Spec and Job Description The Youth Advocate reports to a Team Leader. This post requires working within the YAP strengths-based model, to provide 1:1 support for vulnerable young people and their families and to support them in their home and local communities so that they can achieve their goals. YAP Ireland provides a strengths-based, needs led service for 6-12 months to children, young people and families who are struggling with a range of issues in their lives. You will work intensively with them to achieve positive change and meet their goals. Responsibilities and Tasks: 1. To deliver a 1:1 service to young people and families under the supervision and support of the Team Leader. 2. Together with the Team Leader to build a positive, supportive working relationship with the young person and their family using the YAP strengths-based model to help them achieve their goals. 3. Together with the Team Leader, to develop a plan of work (Individualised Service Plan) to focus on the abilities, strengths and needs of the young person and their families. 4. To carry out day to day work with the young person and family, addressing their needs as outlined in the ISP. This may involve supporting the young person to participate in appropriate education, accessing appropriate services or finding community activities to link the young person into. 5. To promote, enable and empower the young person and families voice to be heard and ensure they have a voice in their service/life/community. This includes activity groups, participation and consultation groups. 6.Together with the Team Leader, to adopt a Wraparound approach that will bring together those key people and services who can offer support to the young person and family during and after the YAP Service. 7. To identify and evaluate the changing needs and interests of the child/young person as the relationship progresses and to adapt the service accordingly. 8. To understand the Health and Safety policies required for all activities with young people including any specific medical history, medications and specific special needs and/or diagnosis. 9. To complete in a timely and accurate manner the required weekly paperwork and to submit to the line manager by the agreed deadlines. 10. To be familiar with all Yap’s current policies and procedures, especially in the areas of Child Protection, Confidentiality and On-Call and to work within those in a professional manner. 11. To attend staff development, training and supervisory sessions as scheduled. This will include regular supervision. Some training courses are mandatory and advocates will be required to attend this training. 12. To undertake other duties as appropriate. Advocate Person SpecificationExperienceEssential Life Experience relevant to young people and families e.g. raising children, child minding, sports coaching, community work, volunteering, youth club or lived experience of overcoming the challenges facing young people and families. Non-essential 3 months experience of working / volunteering within a youth work, family support or community setting Skills Essential A positive attitude towards children and young people and an ability to work from a strengths based perspective, be non-judgemental and creative. A knowledge/understanding of issues affecting young people. Good communication skills Good time management and organisational skills Basic computer skills Ability to write reports on work undertaken Full Driving Licence and own transport. What we offer: PLEASE CLICK THE APPLY NOW BUTTON TO GO DIRECTLY TO THE OFFICIAL CAREERS WEBSITE FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO APPLY FOR YOUR AREA
Chef De Partie
Full-time Chef de Partie Required. Employer and Employment Location: Great Wall Chinese Restaurant, 13 Rock Street, Cloyne, Co. Cork Work Includes: Preparing Chinese cuisine food items and meal components at your station. Manage oriental ingredients that should be frequently available on a daily basis. Cooking a specific portion of each plated Chinese meal. Assisting with marinating, cutting and precooking Asian cuisine foods. Following directions provided by the head chef. Stocktaking and ordering supplies for your station. Suggest new rules and procedures for optimizing the cooking process. Required: 3+ years previous relevant experience. Minimum Annual Salary: €37,518 Working Hours: 39 hours/week, hourly rate 18.50 euros. AD PUBLISHED: FROM 07TH OCTOBER 2026 TO 03RD NOVEMBER 2026
Mystery Shoppers
Mystery Shoppers - Required Nationwide! Looking to earn an extra income? Would you like to earn cash while you shop? Customer Perceptions are recruiting Mystery Shoppers across Ireland. Flexible working hours are available to suit your needs. All you need is: ✅ Good observational skills ✅ The ability to recognise outstanding customer service ✅ A strong grasp of written and spoken English Click Apply Now to submit your application today! 🛑 IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE A RESPONSE WITHIN 4 WORKING DAYS OF SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION PLEASE DOUBLE-CHECK YOUR SPAM OR JUNK FOLDER 🛑
Sales Assistant
Main purpose of the role: Responsible for ensuring customer satisfaction is the number one priority. Interact with each customer with great pride, passion and care and inspire shoppers through knowledge and expertise. The ideal candidate will have/be: Excellent communication skills Ability to engage with and prioritise customer needs Strong attention to detail, organised and flexible Ability to use own initiative and work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment Customer driven Previous customer service experience is an advantage. Main duties: Actively live Centra brand-values i.e. Proud, Energetic, Imaginative and Community-Based Show a positive attitude and take responsibility for ensuring customers receive an excellent shopping experience Deal with all customer queries efficiently, professionally and consistent with store policy Merchandise shelves, ensuring that all areas of the store are presented to the highest standard Engage with new initiatives and embrace new ways of working.
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Would you like to work for a great employer? Enable Ireland is an organisation that makes a real difference to the lives of children and adults with disabilities in Ireland, and is named as one of Ireland's Irish Independent 150 Best Employers 2026 . Enable Ireland, is an equal opportunities employer. We strongly advocate for fairness, respect, equality, diversity, inclusion, and engagement, and are dedicated to ongoing enhancement in these areas. We are currently seeking a highly-motivated Therapy Assistant to join our team in Cork Childrens Services, Curraheen, Cork. Contract Type: Permanent Contract Hours: 39 hours Salary Scale: €35,478 to€ 41,226 pro rata per annum. Salary scales are subject to LSI’s (Long Service Increments) Annual Leave Entitlement : 30 days pro rata per annum and proportionately less for less than 12 months service. Overview of the Post: Children’s Disability Network Teams (CDNT) provide specialised support and services for children who have a disability and complex health needs associated with their disability. The CDNT supports a child’s development, wellbeing and participation in family and community life. CDNTs include health and social care professionals from a variety of disciplines. The team works with the child and its family, sharing knowledge, information and skills to support the child’s development goals as identified as part of their Individual Family Support Plan. Team members can meet children and their families in their home, school or in the CDNT’s office. The Children’s Disability Network Teams are charged with the delivery of an efficient and effective health and personal social service for a designated population in order to achieve targeted health outcomes within the overall Community Health Network. Each area has agreed “lead agencies” to manage defined Children’s Disability Networks. The role includes clinical and administrative duties that support Therapists on the Children’s Disability Network Team in providing a high-quality service to users. Overview of Duties & Responsibilities: Please see Job Description for full list The successful candidate will have Essential Criteria: Candidates must have at the latest date of application: · Possess the Certificate in Health Service Skills or Healthcare Support with Occupational Therapy Assistant modules 1 and 2, or with Physiotherapy Assistant modules 1 and 2, or with Speech and Language Therapy Assistant modules 1 and 2, at Level 5 on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) maintained by Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI). OR · Possess a relevant healthcare qualification at not less than Level 5 on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) maintained by Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) and give an undertaking to participate in the appropriate Occupational Therapy/Physiotherapy Assistant/Speech and Language Therapy Assistant training modules 1 and 2, within 1 year of taking up duty. OR · Are currently employed as an Occupational Therapy Assistant, Physiotherapy Assistant, Speech and Language Therapy Assistant, Healthcare Assistant, Attendant, Multi-Task Attendant or in a comparable role for at least 1 year and give an undertaking to acquire the appropriate Level 5 or Occupational Therapy Assistant. or Physiotherapy Assistant or Speech and Language Therapy Assistant training programme within 1 year of taking up duty. OR · Are a graduate of a relevant level 8 health and social care course who is committed to ongoing continuous professional development. AND · Candidates must have the personal competence and capacity to properly discharge the duties of the role. · Be eligible to work in that state. Desirable Criteria: · Experience of working in a Therapy Department · Ideal candidate will have at least one year’s proven experience of working with children with disability If you believe you would fit the role then please submit your application today. Benefits As a staff member of Enable Ireland, you will have access to a wide range of benefits, including: · Excellent internal and external training opportunities · Generous annual leave entitlements · Flexible Working · Long service reward scheme · Pay adjusted Maternity Leave · Pay adjusted Adoptive Leave · Pay adjusted Paternity Leave · Wellbeing benefits · Pension For a full list of our benefits & conditions, please click here: What now? To apply, please download the Job Description and Person Specification for your information and complete the online application form. CVs will not be accepted. Closing date for applications: Monday 16th November 2026. A panel may be formed from this vacancy for any similar vacancies, which may arise during the next 12 months. · The post will be subject to reference checks and may be subject to Garda vetting/police clearance, as relevant. · Due to the large volume of applications, we are not in the position to provide individual feedback to applicants who are not shortlisted for interview. · Applications are invited from suitably qualified applicants from all sections of the community. · The above information serves only as a guide to the advertised position. Enable Ireland, at its discretion, reserves the right to change this prior to appointment. · Please review Enable Ireland’s Rezoomo Privacy Policy here: https://enableireland.ie/resources/publications/rezoomo-privacy-policy · Please review the Enable Ireland’s External Data Protection Notice available at https://www.enableireland.ie/privacy-policy for details on how Enable Ireland processes applicant’s personal information. Please note if you are invited for interview, we will share your personal data with: 1) Any virtual service provider we use to host the interview; and 2) the interview panel (if applicable). Your information will be stored for this purpose in line with our retention policy
Officer Product and Regional Development, Ireland’s Ancient East
Key Details: Location: Cork *The current vacancy is based in Cork. A panel will also be established from this competition to fill future vacancies that may arise in Dublin, Mullingar or Waterford. Contract: Full-time, Permanent Salary: €58,528 – €83,697 (starting at the first point of the scale) Closing date: Thursday, 12 November 2026 at 3pm Fáilte Ireland invites applications for the position of Officer, Ireland’s Ancient East. The role will report to a Manager Product and Regional Development. At a destination level, the successful candidate will be responsible for delivering projects which help deliver on the objectives of the Ireland’s Ancient East Regional Tourism Development Strategy and associated local Destination and Experience Development Plan. Job Purpose: The role will deliver manage product development investment projects and destination development projects to drive increased tourism revenue and seasonal extension The successful candidate will also manage local stakeholders and support tourism enterprises in their development. Primary Objectives/Key Responsibilities Destination and Experience Development Plan (DEDP) Delivery Selection Process: Shortlisting will be based on applications and the selection process may involve two competency based interviews. A panel of successful candidates may be formed following the selection process. Interview Attendance Requirement: Candidates must be available to attend an in-person interview at the location and date specified by Fáilte Ireland. Please note that the location of the interview may vary from the base location of the role. The Annual Leave allowance for this post is 27 days.
Library Staff Officer
THE ROLE Library Staff Officers are in supervisory positions, reporting to Executive Librarians and the City Librarian. It is a public facing role with public desk/engagement duties. Location Library Staff Officers may be based in Cork City Library or in any of the other library locations across the network. The Library Staff Officer post is a supervisory position and is assigned functional responsibility and deputising role for the administration and management of a branch library, department or team within the Library Service. All duties must be carried out in a professional, impartial and accountable manner that supports fair decision-making and upholds public service values. DUTIES The following is a non-exhaustive list of key duties and responsibilities which may be assigned to a Library Staff Officer: • Assist the relevant Executive Librarian in the day-to-day running of the Library Service including public facing services and events. • Assist the Executive Librarian with staff supervision, training and development, leading and managing a team. • Assist the Executive Librarian with CORE (salary/wages) sign off duties. • Assist the Executive Librarian with the enforcement of Health and Safety best practice. • Assist the Executive Librarian in Bibliographic Services in the cataloguing and processing of the new stock, and in stock distribution and management. • Assist in supporting Cork City Libraries’ Digital Strategy – digitisation, website, online platforms, statistics/data collection and social media. • Deputise for the Executive Librarian in their absence. • Carry out such other related duties as will be assigned by the City Librarian from time to time. The above specification is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties involved and consequently, the post holder may be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post which may be assigned to them from time to time and to contribute to the development of the post while in office. QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE POST 1. Character Each candidate must be of good character. 2. Health Each candidate must 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: (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 equivalent examination, OR (iii) hold a third level qualification of at least degree standard. Skills • Experience in management and supervision of staff. • An ability to manage deadlines and effectively handle multiple tasks. • Possess excellent IT skills. • Demonstrate strong abilities in the following competency areas - o Delivering Results, o Performance through People, o Specialist Library Knowledge, Expertise and Self-development, o Management and Change THE PERSON It is also desirable that each candidate demonstrates through their application form and at interview (should they be called) the following: • A minimum of two years’ relevant experience of working in a library. • Knowledge and understanding of the structure and functions of local government and library services; • Knowledge of current local government and library issues and key policies guiding the local government and library sectors; • An ability to supervise a team effectively to achieve a common goal, ensuring strong governance and ethics standards are adhered to and maintained; • The ability to motivate, empower and encourage staff under his/her supervision to achieve maximum performance by supporting the current Performance Management and Development System (PMDS); • Understanding of the changing and operational environment in the Council and be capable of leading change to deliver quality services to our citizens; • Effective financial and resource management skills; • Knowledge and experience of operating ICT systems; • Relevant administrative experience; • Experience of supervising staff; • Experience of working as part of a team; • Experience of preparing reports and correspondence; • Strong resource management skills. Salary The salary scale for the post is: €52,761 - €54,337 - €55,946 - €57,589 - €59,244 - €61,173 (LSI1) - €63,109 (LSI2) In accordance with Departmental Circular Letter EL 02/2011, a person who is not a serving local authority employee on or after 1st January 2011, will enter the scale at the minimum point. Hours of Duty • The opening hours of libraries are tailored to the public’s needs. Library Staff Officers will be expected to work hours in keeping with the staff rota at the relevant service point. • The standard working fortnight is currently 70 hours. Depending on the location, this could be a 5 day week or a 4 day/6 day week. • Saturdays and late evening working hours are included as part of a normal roster. • The post may require flexibility in working outside of normal hours, including at weekends, as necessary.
