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Join our team With a global footprint spanning six countries around the world, Dovida delivers nine million hours of care each year. In Ireland, our network of 25 offices and 350 key players manage 4,000 professional caregivers, who support, uplift and empower 7,000 clients in cities, towns and villages across the country. Dovida’s ‘Circle of Care’ philosophy ensures it fulfils its promise: Your Life, Your Way EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Retail Associate
With nearly 60 stores across Northern Ireland, Republic of Ireland & Scotland and 30 years of presence and expertise in the fashion industry, DV8 Fashion is one of the most recognised fashion names on the High Street bringing you top brands, exclusive lines and new trends. We pride ourselves in innovation and creativity and love to showcase this in everything that we do. We have a truly global presence, offering our brands online giving you 24/7 access to top fashion, shipping to most parts of the world! DV8 journey began in 1994, as a local family business we have now expanded massively and have big ambitions for the future. People are at the heart of what we do and play a key part in our continuous expansion, we are always looking for best talent, creativity and innovative mindsets to join DV8. About You We are on the lookout for a part time Retail Associate to join our DV8 Letterkenny store. Some retail experience would be great, but we provide full training & development, so we don’t enforce the need for previous experience! About the Role To be a successful Retail Associate at DV8 you will: · Offer friendly and helpful service to all of our customers · Keep our salesfloor looking spotless, tidy and easy to shop from · Be working at any part of the store be it salesfloor or the stockroom · Operate the till for both cash and card payments full training will be provided · Undertake other tasks to help smooth running of the store Some of DV8 Benefits · Career development opportunities · Training · Competitive remuneration · Very generous staff discount · Early access to exclusive and new lines Interested? Click the apply button to submit your CV and answer a few quick questions. Our team will review your application and if you meet the criteria, they will be in touch to find out more about your experience and more about you as a person! If this sounds like an opportunity for you then please don’t hesitate and submit your CV. Please note that due to a high volume of applications we reserve the right to close the job opening sooner than the expected closing date. DV8 Fashion is an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons.
Assistant Business Advisor/Economic Development Officer
The Position The Council is seeking applications from suitably qualified candidates with relevant experience for the position of Assistant Business Advisor/EU Project Officer/Economic Development Officer. It is proposed to form a panel of qualified candidates from which vacancies both permanent and temporary will be filled during the lifetime of the panel. The Donegal Local Enterprise Office (LEO) is a first stop shop for any small business looking to start or grow across the country. The vision for the LEO is to develop and sustain a positive enterprise ecosystem at local level throughout the country that will drive new added-value start-ups, facilitate further growth of micro and small businesses and enhance local economies. The position of Assistant Business Advisor is key core staff member within the LEO and drives the development and delivery of an integrated range of actions and programmes to promote entrepreneurship and increase the number of new business start-ups, grow existing small and micro firms through a range of supports aimed at assisting small businesses to innovate, embrace digital transformation and adopt more environmentally friendly practices, become first-time exporters and achieve ambitious development objectives. This is a key role that will require the successful candidate to work directly with core LEO clients to improve the management of business processes, introduce innovation that will impact results, enhance performance and assist start-ups and small businesses across the County to grow and create employment. Donegal County Council’s Economic Development Division sits alongside the Donegal Local Enterprise Office and works to promote and enable economic development through a range of collaborative strategic interventions including property solutions, strategic funding, diaspora engagements and networking, placebranding and marketing initiatives, sectoral interventions e.g. blue economy, renewable energy, tourism and technology and strategic crossborder and interregional initiatives. The position of Economic Development Officer is a key core staff member within the Economic Development Division. Roles Duties & Responsibilities The Assistant Business Advisor/Economic Development Officer will perform such duties as may be assigned from time to time and which will involve the facilitation, implementation and promotion of the policies and objectives of Donegal County Council for the advancement of the Local Enterprise Office and the Economic Development Division and in particular the aims and objectives as set out in the LEO Local Enterprise Development Plan, the Donegal 2030 Strategic Enterprise Development Plan and the Donegal Local Economic and Community Plan. The Assistant Business Advisor/Economic Development Officer will report to the Head of the Local Enterprise Office/Head of Economic Development, or any other officer as designated by or as directed by management of the Council. Duties will include but are not limited to: • The provision of one to one business advice and guidance to anyone thinking about starting a business or any existing business in Donegal. This will include making monthly presentations on the supports available through the Local Enterprise Office. • Pro-actively engaging with local businesses, especially the Local Enterprise Office portfolio clients - providing advice, evaluating their plans and strategies, recommending actions and engaging in regular review meetings. • Evaluating and processing applications for grant aid. This will include meeting clients, evaluating their applications, preparation of written appraisals, presentation of appraisals to the Evaluation Committee, and the oversight and management of the subsequent grant drawdown process for approved projects and client progress review. • Development and assisting managing the delivery of new and existing training and management development programmes in response to the needs of small businesses including preparation of programme specifications, processing of tenders/quotes, client recruitment and engagement, ensuring the recording of all outputs and deliverables and managing the allocated budgets. • Development and assisting the delivery of EU, sector and cohort specific programmes, e.g. food, creative industries, female entrepreneurship, youth entrepreneurship, EEN & GIFT. • Assisting in the delivery of the Local Enterprise Office Mentoring programme – engage with clients, assess their need, liaise with mentors, manage the mentor panel, manage the budget and ensure the full recording of outputs and deliverables. • Managing the delivery of the Second Level Schools Enterprise Programme on an annual basis, including the recording of all outputs and outcomes. • Contributing to the content and delivery of events such as the Local Enterprise Week, Business Awards and other pilot events, both internal and external to the Local Enterprise Office. • Assisting in the delivery of national programmes and supports such as Student Enterprise Programme, Trading Online Vouchers, LEAN for Micro, Green for Micro and Digital Start. • Assisting with new initiatives designed to support microenterprises increase performance and competitiveness including programmes such as Digital Transformation and Green which will help to build resilience. • Engage with portfolio companies who are growing, to support them to reach their potential and increase market share by maximising uptake of the full range of LEO supports. • Develop and identify initiatives that will help LEO clients with their exporting activities and work in collaboration to ensure clients are directed and can have access to the most appropriate support as it pertains to their stage of export. • Encourage and support LEO clients to invest in R&D and begin a process of incorporating RD&I into their commercial activities. • Assist in the delivery of and providing executive support to the implementation of the 10 Year Strategic Enterprise Development Plan for Donegal and the delivery of the LEO Local Enterprise Development Plan. • Contributing to the on-going awareness campaign of the Local Enterprise Office and working with any appointed delivery agent to achieve this aim. • Assisting in the development, resourcing and delivery of new initiatives and programmes within the Local Enterprise Office in support of enterprise and economic development in Donegal. • Engage on cross border and EU programmes as required by the Head of Enterprise. • Promote and implement innovation and continuous improvement in the processes and programmes of the Local Enterprise Office. • Contribute to the delivery of national initiatives within the Local Enterprise Network and participating on national committees. • Representing the views of Donegal Local Enterprise Office and Donegal businesses at stakeholder meetings both regionally and nationally. • Implement and evaluate the key objectives and associated actions emanating from the Annual Service Delivery Plan (ASDP) for the Service. • Monitor and report on targets, budgets and other key performance indicators on a quarterly basis. • Work collaboratively both internally across Council services and externally with partner organisations, including crossborder partners, to deliver a range of innovative economic development initiatives and opportunities. • Work to develop key sectoral areas and clusters in the county such as Tech, Blue Economy and Tourism in collaboration with all key stakeholders. • Convene and support Council Committees including the relevant Strategic Policy Committee, Agriculture and Fisheries Committees and, when required from time to time, contribute to other Council Committees including the Municipal Districts and the Plenary Council. • Work to develop the Council’s portfolio of property solutions with a view to supporting economic development and job creation. • Collaborate with key development agencies and partners, including crossborder partners, to effectively promote Donegal and the North West Region as an ideal location for investment and business development. • Activate the Donegal place brand including implementing an integrated marketing and communications strategy to build the reputation of Donegal as a great place to live, work, invest and visit. • Work with the Donegal global community to deepen and strengthen ties with the diaspora to enhance social, cultural and economic development opportunities. • Work with key partners to implement and continuously review existing and emerging strategies. • Inform relevant policy and strategy ensuring alignment with EU, national, regional and local government policy and strategy to maximise economic development and job creation opportunities for the county and region. • Administer funds and grants ensuring full compliance with all necessary regulations and obligations. • Assist with preparing and developing funding bids to external funding bodies including EU and national funding programmes to secure funds for the delivery of priority projects and initiatives. • Undertake other duties as Head of the Local Enterprise Office/Head of Economic Development may assign. • Ensure compliance with all required Local Authority and Local Enterprise Office financial, management and governance reporting requirements. • Collect, maintain and update relevant data. Qualifications & Requirement of the Post The post of Assistant Business Advisor/Economic Development Officer is analogous to the grade of Staff Officer. The Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government has declared that the qualifications for the position of Staff Officer shall be as set out hereunder. (a) Character: Candidates shall be of good character. (b) Health: Candidates shall be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. Successful candidates will be required to undergo a medical examination carried out by the Council’s Occupational Medical Advisor prior to appointment. (c) Education, Training, Experience etc. Each candidate must, on the latest date for receipt of completed applications: (i) (a) have obtained at least Grade D (or a Pass), in Higher or Ordinary Level, in five subjects (or four 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. (d) Desirable Skills • Experience of working with or in the business sector and having a strong understanding of the issues, challenges and opportunities facing the sector. • Strong organisational and project management skills and experience and proven ability to manage a range of multiple projects and competing priorities at one time to meet demanding and tight deadlines is essential. • Have the ability to influence, collaborate and connect across internal and external stakeholders to the benefit of clients is essential. • Financial literacy skills to undertake evaluation and assessment of project proposals for financial assistance and other supports, including carrying out due diligence on funding requests. • Excellent communications and business report writing skills with demonstrated evidence of robust IT literacy (i.e. MS Office skills including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint) is essential. • Excellent research capability, analytical skills, writing and presentation skills. • Knowledge, understanding and comprehension of the key business growth sectors and client categories in which the LEOs operate and an ability to translate this knowledge and understanding into developing supports and initiatives to achieve effective business impacts and results. • Understanding of compliance and governance requirements as they relate to funding through the LEO. • An ability to demonstrate, to an appropriate standard, their understanding of the principles of economic development generally, and, specifically, the role of Local Government in advancing economic development. • An ability to demonstrate an understanding of the challenges and opportunities (International, National and Local) facing businesses in Donegal. • An ability to demonstrate a good developmental approach and mindset with satisfactory experience of developing and maintaining effective partnerships and of engaging and influencing various stakeholders. • Satisfactory experience of delivering tasks in an innovative and creative manner. • Good experience of marketing, communications and brand building. • Satisfactory experience of informing policy and strategy. • Good organisational skills, an ability to prioritise tasks and work to demanding schedules. • Good interpersonal and communication skills including good report writing and presentation skills. • An understanding of financial systems and procedures, including budget management, as well as funding opportunities. • Good administrative experience. • An understanding of the roles and duties of managers in safety management in the workplace. • Good knowledge and awareness of Health & Safety Legislation and Regulations, their implications for the organisation and the employee, and their applications in the workplace. • Experience in supervising and managing staff. Particulars of the Post (a) General Donegal County Council proposes to create one panel of qualified candidates for the position of Assistant Business Advisor/Economic Development Officer from which it will fill any vacancy that may arise. (b) Probation The successful candidate shall be required to be on probation for an initial period, as determined by the Council. This period may be extended at the discretion of the Council. (c) Remuneration The current annual pay-scale is €51,722 minimum to max LSI2 €61,865 (as per Circular EL 07/2025). Holders of the post will be paid at the appropriate point on the salary scale in accordance with the relevant Department Circular. New entrants will commence on the minimum point of the scale. (d) Base The base for the post of Assistant Business Advisor/Economic Development Officer shall be Local Enterprise Office Donegal, Enterprise Fund Business Centre, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal. The role may involve some travel, with some trips involving overnight stays and associated costs covered by the appropriate allowances. (e) Residence Holders of the post shall reside in the district in which their duties are to be performed or within a reasonable distance thereof. (f) Working Hours / Annual Leave The normal hours of work will be 35 hours per week. The Council reserves the right to alter the hours of work from time to time. Annual leave allowance will be a maximum 30 days for all applicants. (g) Requirement to Drive (not always a requirement) Candidates shall be required: (a) to possess a full current category B Driving Licence. (b) to have their own vehicle available for use while performing their duties and the associated costs will be covered by the appropriate allowances. (h) Citizenship Requirements Eligible candidates must be, on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms; (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. (i) Conflicts of Interest The post holder shall not engage in any gainful occupation, other than as an employee of a local authority, to such an extent as to impair the performance of his or her duties as an employee of a local authority or in any occupation which might conflict with the interests of the local authority or which might be inconsistent with the discharge of his duties as a local authority employee.
Dispensing Optician
Specsavers in Letterkenny are looking for an experienced or newly qualified Dispensing Optician 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 Dispensing Optician at Specsavers in Letterkenny, a highly successful store with a great reputation for staff progression and the very highest standards of customer care. What’s on Offer? Our Dispensing Opticians are an integral part of our store management team, so we’re keen to get you up to speed. With ILM courses, Pre-Reg supervision and the Specsavers Partnership scheme (Pathway) all available to explore. Along with your clinical and retail expertise – this will stand you in good stead if you choose to become a store director yourself one day. What we’re looking for Alongside being a qualified and GOC/CORU registered Dispensing Optician, the right person for this position will be confident, possess a strong worth ethic and a willingness to succeed. You’ll be passionate about your job and enjoy a fast-paced environment. We are looking for a Dispensing Optician who will go the extra mile for our customers and someone who encourages their colleagues to do the same. In summary, we’re looking for a high calibre resident Dispensing Optician to join us and assist in driving this excellent practice forward. CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
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Candidates must have at the latest date of application: 1. Professional Qualifications, Experience, etc. Candidates must: (a) Be registered in the Intellectual Disability Nurse Division of the live Register of Nurses kept by An Bord Altranais or be entitled to be so registered; And (b) Have the clinical and administrative capacity to properly discharge the functions of the role. Note: Post holders must maintain annual registration with An Bord Altranais (NMBI). Please note that appointment to and continuation in posts that require statutory registration is dependent upon the post holder maintaining annual registration in the relevant division of the register maintained by: Bord Altranais agus Cnáimhseachais na hÉireann (Nursing Midwifery Board Ireland)
Disneyland Paris - Character & Parade Performers
Looking for: Disney Character Look-Alikes, Disney Character Performers, and Parade Performers Tuesday, October 28, 2025 09:00 AM Time zone: Dublin DISNEYLAND PARIS – AUDITION for CHARACTER & PARADE PERFORMERS (F/M/NB) – CORK, IRELAND – 10/28/25 Location: Montfort College of Performing Arts Disneyland Paris is looking for Character & Parade Performers to join our pool of ©Disney and/or MARVEL universe performers. Are you dynamic, creative, meticulous, punctual, and would like to join our multicultural team of artists at Disneyland Paris? If you are drawn to the artistic world, have experience in animation, dance or acting, you too can be part of our team that creates magical experiences and make our guests' dreams become reality. Join one of the biggest internships in Europe by applying to one of our auditions. WE ARE SEEKING: · Character & Parade Performers - F/M/NB. Height requirements : 4’6” to 5’1” (137cm – 154cm) or 5’11” to 6’4” (180cm – 193cm) Spatially aware, energetic, creative and with good physical stamina. A good level of dance is required through significant training and/or internship experiences. Classical/modern jazz style. Acting skills is a plus. · Character & Parade Performers (Character Look-Alikes) - F/M/NB. Heights for male presenting performers from 5’7” to 6’3” (170cm – 191cm) Roles include; Aladdin, Bert, Black Panther, Captain America, Flynn Rider, Kristoff, Loki, Prince Charming, Prince Eric, Prince Phillip, Spider-Man, Prince Naveen and many more… Heights for female presenting performers from 5’3” to 5’8” (160cm – 173cm) Roles include; Anna, Ariel, Belle, Black Widow, Captain Marvel, Elsa, Mary Poppins, Merida, Mulan, Princess Jasmine, Princess Tiana, Rapunzel, Snow White and many more… Candidates should be willing and able to demonstrate high energy level, a full range of motions with their bodies, and good coordination. AUDITION DETAILS and ADDRESS: October 28th , 2025, at 9.30am MONTFORT COLLEGE OF PERFORMING ARTS Unit 2, South Link Business Park Kinsale Road, Cork, T12X RW1 APPLICATION PROCESS: We highly recommend that candidates check-in online, prior to the day of the audition to save time, but if you are unable to do so, you will have the opportunity to check in the morning of the audition. STEP 1 - CREATION OF CANDIDATE PROFILE Please visit www.disneyauditions.com and click "My_Profile" to create or update your performer profile. Please note that any information on your profile is confidential. Only you and the Disney Casting Team can view it. Adding recent photos (min 2 with Portrait and Full length), CV, height info, additional showreels, is highly encouraged. STEP 2 - CHECK-IN INSTRUCTIONS Click on CheckIn@DisneyAuditions.com and select the following audition: “DISNEYLAND PARIS – AUDITION for CHARACTER & PARADE PERFORMERS (F/M/NB) – CORK, IRELAND – 10/28/25 Take your selfie to complete the check-in process. You are all set! STEP 3 - THE AUDITION Now that you have completed the audition check-in you simply need to join us on the day of the audition. A Disneyland Paris representative will be present between 9.00am and 9.30am to welcome you. Candidates may be asked to stay until 5.45pm (At the very latest). You are not required to prepare any audition materials prior to your arrival. The requirements to access the building and attend the hearing are subject to the health and safety regulations applicable to the country and city in question. Recommended attire: · For the audition, please wear comfortable clothing. · Face masks are optional. · Should you arrive early, you may be asked to wait outside the building until invited inside by one of our Casting Team members or representatives. · If you are accompanied by friends or family, they will be asked to wait for you outside in order not to disrupt the audition. STANDARD CONTRACTS : · Date to date (minimum of 6 months) and open-ended contracts are available. · Contract start dates can be within a six-month period following the audition. · Housing can be available. Successful candidates needing a Visa to work in France will be informed of the necessary application process. These positions may include some night work and are subject to French law which requires candidates to be 18 years of age to legally work in France in accordance with the protection of young workers. About Disneyland Paris: · As the leading European company in entertainment, we create and produce the most Magical shows, parades and festivals throughout the year on 16 different stages. · As a Cast Member at Disneyland Paris team, you share our philosophy and become part of a community of professional artists (F/M/NB) and technicians (F/M/NB). This is your chance to work with the most advanced technical and artistic means in the world. Begin your new adventure and become part of this unique experience filled with memories that will last a lifetime.
Placement
Science Placement Opportunities – 26/PLCS At Randox we are offering exciting opportunities for enthusiastic, self-motivated Scientists to obtain a placement at our site in Dungloe Co Donegal. Each Placement role offered by Randox is specifically designed to provide a real hands-on work experience that releases the full potential of each student and provide them with the opportunities to make a difference to our business and those who benefit from our products. No two days will ever be the same as you start this learning experience, gaining first-class knowledge in the research and development of our world-renowned diagnostic tests. The emerging Personalized Medicine era which targets treatment options to specific individuals for enhanced efficacy, requires radical diagnostic solutions to identify the patients who will benefit most. The Randox Biochip Array Technology is designed to simultaneously report a multiplicity of protein molecules/biomarkers from a single sample allowing a patient profile to be established. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to embrace cutting edge research and experience novel technologies in the development of novel multiplexed assays. The position is based within our Immunoassay Development Department where teams of highly innovative scientists are continuously developing novel diagnostic tests in disease areas including Renal Disease, Stroke, Inflammation, Oncology, Neurodegeneration, Autoimmune Disease, Gastrointestinal Disorders and Animal Health. Randox Teoranta provides an opportunity to gain experience in assay development and validation in an ISO 13485 accredited environment. The Candidate Studying a science degree (which includes a year in industry) • A strong academic record to date • A high level of business acumen • A positive attitude with the drive and work ethic to meet deadlines / targets • Initiative and the ability to work as part of a team • Excellent communication and presentation skills (both written and oral) • Excellent time management and organisational skills • Proficient in Microsoft Windows and office packages About Randox: Randox Laboratories is passionate about improving global health and saving lives through the development of innovative and pioneering products. Through our commitment and the skill of our people we have grown to be a world leader in diagnostics for clinical healthcare, toxicology, food security and providing quality solutions to over 145 countries. To serve our growing international markets, we require high calibre applicants with scientific, engineering, software and broader business skills – including sales, marketing, logistics, finance and many more. Central to the Randox ethos is our drive to improve healthcare worldwide and every one of our staff plays a vital role in this aim. Randox Laboratories Limited is an Equal Opportunities Employer
