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ROLE Keelvar is offering an exciting opportunity for individuals interested in kickstarting their career in business development through our Business Development Representative (BDR) Internship program. As a BDR Intern, you will receive hands-on training and mentorship to develop essential skills in lead generation, content writing, sequence writing, script writing, and learning crucial skills to develop accounts with enterprise businesses, to use tools like ZoomInfo, LinkedIn, Apollo.io, and many others. You will gain experience with HubSpot and learn about prospecting, sales outreach, marketing campaigns, all within the procurement and sourcing technology industry. Are you fueled by competition? If so, and you possess an insatiable drive to succeed and a passion for continuous growth and development, then Keelvar is searching for Business Development rockstar interns like you! While this internship won't be a walk in the park, it promises to be a transformative experience, paving the way for a rewarding career journey. Location: Remote (Interns must be based in Ireland, UK or Germany) Duration: 3-6 months Application Instructions: To apply, please submit your resume along with a cover letter, outlining your interest in the Business Development Representative (BDR) Internship position at Keelvar. RESPONSIBILITIES We’re a diverse bunch of people and we want to continue to attract and retain a diverse range of people into our organisation. We're committed to an inclusive and diverse Keelvar! We do not discriminate based on gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, civil or family status, age, disability, or race.
Experienced Dog Groomer
Petmania Grooming Studios is currently the largest and most successful grooming business in the country and boasts some of the most talented and committed Groomers available. We run busy energetic grooming studios where you will be expected to not only groom our canine customers to a very high standard, but treat our human customers with the same level of customer service you would like to receive yourself. We are currently recruiting for full and part time Groomers for our Santry Store The successful candidate will join the experienced grooming team in our Santry store, and take part in all grooming activities including; If you would like to join this team, you must hold a Fetac level 5 or City and Guilds in Grooming and have at least 1 year’s practical experience in a grooming role. CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
General Operators & Team Leaders
Reporting to: Landscapes Contracts Managers This job description outlines some of the duties and responsibilities that are associated with your role but it is by no means an exhaustive list and may be amended as the management of the company directs. Duties Include: General Operative:- Training & Development: At SAP Landscapes, we believe that our most important asset is our people. That is why we like to promote from within and develop employees to progress further in their career. As a General Operative you have the potential to become a 2nd in crew and subsequently a foreperson, through consistent training & development.
Operations & Administration Manager
Salary scale: €45,000 - €50,000 depending on skills and experience Location: Remote. Mobile for team meetings Benefits: Flexible working hours. Contributory Pension after 6 months probationary period. The role We are recruiting an experienced Operations and Administration Manager with strong administrative and leadership experience, who can operate in both a hands-on and a strategic manner. This role has a wide range of responsibilities and reports to the Head of Operations and Impact. The organisation Sanctuary Runners is an innovative, award-winning, solidarity-through-sport organisation which uses running, jogging, walking and other sporting activities to bring everyone in the community together - including migrants and especially those seeking international protection and refugee status. Founded in Cork in 2018, Sanctuary Runners has grown to c.40 groups nationwide, supporting a community-led approach to integration around Ireland. A small staff team develops and supports the network of Sanctuary Runners groups. The impact of this award-winning organisation is far-reaching and our model allows communities to get to know each other and improves physical and mental health. As a community-based group that focuses on positive action, we operate under the principles of solidarity, friendship and respect. Vision Our vision is for a more inclusive, integrated and equal society where the benefits of multiculturalism are clearly understood and valued and community integration is properly understood, valued and championed. Mission Our mission is to become bridge builders, in Ireland and internationally, by using running, jogging, walking groups and other sporting events to bring people together, including, and especially, asylum seekers, refugees and migrants. By building and creating these opportunities in an equal and respectful way it will enable people to develop friendships, networks and learn from each other. About You You are passionate about the vision and potential of Sanctuary Runners. You are a self starter and problem solver, with a process improvement mindset. You are comfortable working remotely. You are focused on attention to detail, organised, and comfortable managing competing priorities. You are naturally empathetic, action-oriented and have the life or work experience to be able to work on your own initiative as well as part of a team. Responsibilities Operations ﹘ Develop, maintain, and manage office systems and procedures - including GDPR compliance and IT requirements. ﹘ Support the Management team in creating an agile and connected remote team. HR ﹘ Ensure HR policies are up to date and oversee all HR procedures. ﹘ Coordinate staff recruitment and onboarding processes ﹘ Act as Health and Safety Officer. Governance ﹘ Work with the Management Team to ensure compliance with the Charities Governance Code and across all other regulatory and statutory areas. ﹘ Provide administrative support to the Board of Directors. Finance ﹘ Develop and maintain finance policies. ﹘ Support the Management team in the preparation of new budgets and tracking income. ﹘ Support the Management team with the administration of grants. Candidate Skills and Experience ﹘ Strong administrative skills with a minimum of 3-5 years experience in an administration or operations role within the nonprofit sector. ﹘ Specific experience in 3 of the 4 areas of responsibility. ﹘ A relevant qualification in one or more specific areas of responsibility and/or in Business Administration. ﹘ Excellent communications skills, both verbal and written. ﹘ Strong experience in IT support and IT knowledge (experience with Google Workspace, MS 365 and SharePoint desirable). ﹘ Excellent working knowledge of Quickbooks or similar financial accounting software. ﹘ Experience in the development and management of systems and procedures that ensure efficient office operations. ﹘ Knowledge of GDPR and charity governance. CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Admin/Document Control
Position Summary: Arcadis|DPS Group Advanced Technology Group is seeking an Admin/Document Control candidate with a solid background in construction support to join our growing team based in Ireland. This position will oversee all activities involved within the Document Control environment and supervise the day-to-day Document Control operations. The successful candidate will align all Document formatting, Naming and Revision logs to the highest standards of good documentation practices and specifications. This team is a fantastic place for a document control professional to take their career to new heights. The ideal candidate will be a self-motivated individual with strong leadership, communication and organisational skills. The successful candidate will lead a team with the importance of meeting targeted commitments while being flexible to the ever-changing and fast paced environment of our clients’ sites. Key Responsibilities: Responsibilities shall include but not limited to:
Administrative Assistant
O’Hanlon Tax Limited (“OHT”) is seeking a full time Administrative Assistant to join the firm. OHT provides tax support to legal firms, as well as dealing directly with clients and their accountants, so experience in a legal firm is a strong plus. The role is permanent and would suit an individual who can work well independently but enjoys working as part of a team. General role:
Administrator Officer
About the CRU The Commission for Regulation of Utilities (CRU) is Ireland's independent energy and water regulator. The work of the CRU impacts every Irish home and business ensuring safe, secure and sustainable energy and water supplies for the benefit of all customers. Security of Supply and Wholesale Markets The CRU’s Security of Supply and Wholesale Markets Division holds a key role in protecting the interests of electricity customers and supporting the transition to a decarbonised electricity system. The Division is responsible for ensuring security of supply; making sure there is enough generation capacity to meet the needs of electricity customers, and regulating the wholesale electricity market; ensuring that the market is working efficiently in the best interests of electricity customers. Work areas are expanding with the development of new technologies and the transition to a high renewable energy power system. The Flexibility & System Services team sits in this Division. The role of the team covers a diverse area of work including and span economic, technical, legal, European and policy issues. These functions include: • Implementing policy to support the integration of renewable technologies and other zero-carbon technologies needed of the transition to a decarbonised system • Developing new market arrangements for the procurement of system services needed to keep the system secure at high levels of renewable generation • Developing new flexibility markets on the distribution system to support the electrification of heat and transport, in addition to the connection of wind and solar generation to the system • Implementing the National Energy Demand Strategy, and increasing demand response and flexibility from all users of the system • Implementing EU legislative requirements in relation to flexibility As an Administrative Officer, you will have the opportunity to develop your administrative skills while assisting the CRU to achieve its strategic objectives. The CRU will provide you with ongoing support and training and there will be ample opportunity for professional development allowing you to maximise your potential. A shortlist of suitable candidates may be established to fill potential future positions within the organisation. Role Description The Flexibility and System Services team includes a senior manager, senior analysts and analysts who work in collaboration. The team works closely with several teams in ESB Networks, EirGrid and the Department of Energy, Communications and Climate in addition to regular interactions with market participants and other stakeholders. The Administrative Officer will provide support for the team and lead the co-ordination of stakeholder engagements (e.g. meetings, workshops etc). Responsibilities Reporting to a Manager, the Administrative Officer’s role will typically include activities such as: • Stakeholder co-ordination: o Acting as the team’s point of contact for industry stakeholders and coordinating with analysts on the team to ensure queries are directed to the appropriate members of the team and responded to. o Organising and co-ordinating regular and one-off meetings with external teams these will vary from in-person, hybrid and virtual meetings o Assist in the organisation and hosting of large industry meetings, conferences, webinars and workshops. o Attend and record minutes and actions of stakeholder and operational meetings, as appropriate. o Other general co-ordination duties as may be assigned. • General administrative support: o General administrative support for the team o Tracking the status of meeting actions o Assist with responses to Freedom of Information and other similar requests o Tracking, issuing and filing letters/correspondence relevant to the team o Co-ordinating with consultants working with the team, and managing documentation associated with their deliverables o Managing correspondence, consultation responses and other documentation using the CRU’s records management system and sharepoint/intranet site o Managing documentation related to Flexibility and System Services o Other general administrative duties as may be assigned. The above list is not exhaustive. The Candidate Essential Criteria: Candidates must have on or before the closing date for applications the following: 1. Minimum of 2 years relevant administrative / clerical experience 2. Comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft 365 Products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Outlook) Desirable requirements: 3. Experience of using records/document management applications 4. Previous experience co-ordinating meetings, workshops and other events with multiple stakeholders. 5. Previous knowledge/experience of working in a regulatory body. Core Competencies (Appendix A) • Teamwork • CRU Specialist Knowledge • Analysis & Decision Making • Delivery of Results • Interpersonal & Communication Skills • Drive, Commitment and Values The Package We are offering an attractive package: • Starting salary of €35,792 (Salary scale: €35,792 - €58,249) o Candidates should note that entry will be at the minimum of the scale and the rate of remuneration may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government pay policy. o Candidates should note that different pay and conditions may apply if, immediately prior to appointment, the appointee is a serving civil or public servant. • Attractive Pension Scheme • Increments may be awarded subject to satisfactory performance. • Opportunity to work remotely up to 3 days per week. • Access to cycle to work scheme. • 23 days rising to 24 days after 5 years’ service and 25 days after 10 years’ service • 11 days bank/ public holiday • Flexible working arrangements • Opportunity to remote work for up to 3 days per week • Tax free bus / Luas to assist with travel costs to and from work. • Access to Employee Assistance Programme • Opportunity for further education Appendix A Key competencies for the role Teamwork • Clearly understands their own role in the team, making every effort to play their part while being aware of the activities of other team members. • Can articulate points at team meetings. • Is flexible, adaptive and willing to lead change, positively contributing to the achievement of team objectives. • Builds, leads and maintains contact with colleagues at all levels to assist in performing role and is growing their network in comparable organisations. CRU/Specialist Knowledge • Clearly understands the role and objectives and how they fit into the work of the team. • Develop proficient knowledge of their key priorities and tasks within team and/or division. • Developing broader knowledge of CRU’s impact throughout the regulated sector. • Fully understands and can articulate/drive CRU’s values and mission. • Knowledge of all divisions in the CRU and awareness of the environment in which CRU operates. Analysis & Decision Making • Displays great interest in learning and developing knowledge of systems and processes. • Is clearly gaining an understanding of policies and processes. • Is displaying good understanding of the need for record keeping and has them in place. • Is displaying a growing understanding of the different information types and sources and is learning and developing confidence in their ability to make decisions. Delivery of Results • Shows a good understanding of the work responsibilities and is displaying increasing awareness of key processes. • Understands the time pressures that others are under and works to support them. • Is displaying a clear understanding of the written and verbal language used in the organisation. • Recognises timelines and ensures delivery of tasks. • Seeks assistance, guidance or mentoring at an appropriate level. Interpersonal & Communication Skills • Understands the need for courteousness and respect. • Understands the standards and expectation of the organisation. • Is capable in all situations and has developed an understanding of the perspectives/ requirements/needs of others. Drive, commitment and values • Recognises excellent performance standards are critical and provides a service including all the critical components of a quality service. • Demonstrates awareness of the Commission’s function and role and displays an understanding of the value of this. • Strives in their first year to see, accept and deliver quality work based on a strong work ethic
Customer Service Advisor
Abtran are currently hiring Customer Service Advisors on a full-time, permanent basis in Blackrock, co. Dublin.We are looking for highly motivated and customer focused individuals to join our team. A minimum of 2 APA exams completed - APA in Regulations, Loans & Investments or QFA (Mandatory) At ABTRAN our People are Customer advocated and brand ambassadors for both Abtran and our client. We provide Fast and effective resolution for customer issues and ensure we are always "Going beyond" for customersThe quality, integrity, and commitment of our employees have been key factors in our company's growth. We are hiring the best people and helping them grow both professionally and personally, to ensure a bright future. This is a on-site role - Training on site in Blackrock, co. Dublin The Dublin office address is: Carysfort Avenue, Blackrock, co. Dublin A94 R891 Salary: €29,500 pa Employee Benefits include: · All training provided is fully paid and will take place on site in Blackrock, co. Dublin · Permanent 37.5hr per week contracts · We offer a structured Induction programme where you will learn about our products and our customers · Pay Pathways - performance-based increase in salary after 1 year and 2 years service · Premium Pay on Weekends and Bank Holidays · Additional Annual Leave for Tenured Employees · High energy and dynamic work environment · Supporting upskilling and/or education in preparation for career development though our Abtran Academy · Scheduled protected weekly Learning and Development time · Culture for promoting from within · Wellbeing programme focused on our people's health and wellness · Health Insurance Discount Programme · Employee Assistance Programme · Pension Scheme · Employee Discounts in local businesses · Life Cover · Refer a Friend Bonus Scheme · Cycle to Work Scheme · Leap Card Tax Saver · Maternity Pay & Paternity Pay · Paid Statutory Sick leave Let us tell you more about this great opportunity: Based in our Dublin, you will be working for Abtran on behalf of our partner, as a Customer Service Agent.As frontline staff, you will be the first point of contact providing support for a leading brand, delivering a first-class customer experience.We offer the opportunity to work in a positive, supportive, and competitive environment. This could be the start of a promising and rewarding career with plenty of opportunities for career progression. We promote a positive work-life balance, and we are looking for Customer Service Agents to join our fun and dynamic team here in Dublin How you will spend your day:
Internships in the Communications Unit of the Department of Foreign Affairs
Applications are invited for paid internships, which may arise in the Communications Unit of the Department of Foreign Affairs. The Unit's role is to promote Ireland and Irish foreign policy internationally and to provide strategic guidance to the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Ministers of State, our teams based at the Department’s headquarters in Dublin and our Embassy and Consulate network. The Unit is part of the Department's Global Ireland and Economic Division and is made up of the following teams: Press Relations, Multimedia and Digital, Public Diplomacy and Content, Irish Aid Communications, Internal Communications. A key aspect of the Unit’s work is to manage digital communications platforms and advise internally on how digital communications can be used to achieve the Department’s objectives at home and abroad. These internships will offer a unique opportunity for talented individuals to work as part of a highly motivated and skilled team on innovative projects covering a range of disciplines of relevance to policy objectives. Internships will be for a duration of 22 months. All internships will be based in the Department of Foreign Affairs, Dublin. Successful candidates will gain practical experience by contributing to our communications across our digital platforms. The production of accurate and engaging written features and social media copy complemented by suitable multimedia assets for a wide range of platforms and channels will be core to the work. In this context, strong candidates for these roles would be able to display specialist skills in digital media. This may include, but not be limited to, areas like videography, photography, graphic design, digital asset management, social media, copywriting, ensuring consistency and adherence to accessibility standards, and style guidelines. The Department of Foreign Affairs is committed to a policy of equal opportunity. Qualifications/Experience: Essential • Have at a minimum a second class honours undergraduate degree in one of the following areas: journalism, marketing, communications, design or equivalent. • Knowledge of digital platforms, content management systems, and social media tools. • Experience in the production of creative digital content*. • High level of oral and written communication skills, including copywriting skills. • Excellent interpersonal skills, initiative and good judgement along with the ability to develop good working relationships and operate as part of a team. *Where possible please provide links to examples of work in the application form. Desirable • Experience in video production or photography or graphic design. • Knowledge of the Adobe Creative Cloud suite, in particular Photoshop, Premiere Pro, Express. • Knowledge of digital marketing and search engine optimisation. • Knowledge of data analytics. • Experience in copywriting for online publication. • Familiarity with Digital Asset Management systems, multimedia copyright and usage rights. • Knowledge of project coordination. • Experience operating teleprompters and working with scripted content. • Knowledge of accessible media (Subtitling, Captions, ALT Tags, SRT Files). • A strong interest in the work of the Department of Foreign Affairs. Job Specification: These roles require specialist skills in digital media, including videography, photography, graphic design, digital asset management, social media, and copywriting. The precise range of duties will vary over time according to the demands of the unit, but will include the following: • Generate high quality user-focused content for digital channels working across all HQ Units and Missions to ensure consistent presentation and tone of voice. • Develop and create social media content across platforms, including but not limited to text, images, graphic assets, scripts and videos. • Research and write engaging content for Ireland.ie aimed at promoting Ireland globally as a place to live, work, study and invest. • Analyse design briefs, determine requirements, and conceptualise content for digital platforms, primarily Ireland.ie. • Source appropriate footage and maintaining databases of video and audio content in line with copyright and legal requirements. • Media management including update and maintaining of internal content databases • Film original video content for use on Ireland.ie and related social media. • Edit video material and packaging of all video content in relevant formats across a range of digital channels, including for Mission microsites. • Ensure accessibility of all video content through inclusion of closed captions and subtitles. • Conduct research to provide accurate and up-to-date information in both website articles and social media posts. • Conduct research on industry trends and incorporate relevant learnings into content development. • Maintain and contribute to a content calendar for website and social media, ensuring consistent and timely content delivery. • Coordinate across HQ and Mission network to align content with campaigns and initiatives. • Utilise analytics tools to optimise content. Citizenship Requirements Eligible candidates must 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 has a stamp 4 visa1 or a stamp 5 visa; It should be noted that any attempt, direct or indirect, by or on behalf of a candidate to influence the selection process will automatically disqualify the candidate. Code of Practice The selection process for appointments will be conducted in accordance with the Code of Practice for Appointment to Positions in the Civil Service and Public Service. Complaints/requests for review will be considered in accordance with the procedures set out in the Code of Practice which can be accessed by visiting www.cpsa.ie. General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) The current legislation for Data Protection in Ireland is the Data Protection Acts 1988 - 2018 and the General Data Protection Regulation (EU 2016/679). The Data Controller for the collection and processing of your personal data in the Department of Foreign Affairs. Your personal data will be processed for the purposes of your application and will not be further processed in a manner that is incompatible with those purposes. When you submit an application for a competition, we create a record in your name. Information submitted by you or obtained from third parties on your behalf is used in processing your application. Your data will be retained by the Department for as long as there is a business need to do so and in line with the Department’s obligations under the National Archives Act 1986 (as amended). All necessary technical measures have been put in place to ensure the safety and security of the systems which hold this data
Defence Forces Cadetships 2024
The Defence Forces Cadetship will prepare individuals morally, mentally and physically for their role as leaders in the Defence Forces whilst instilling the organisations values of respect, loyalty, selflessness, physical courage, moral courage and integrity into students. Applications are now open Naval Service Cadetships 2024. Candidates must be 18 years of age or above and under 39 years of age on the 19th May 2024. Closing date for Naval Service Cadetship applications is Sunday 19th May 2024 at 2359hrs GDPR Notice All applications for Defence Forces positions are processed in accordance with the Defence Forces Applicants Privacy Notice, as set out on the applicants page with Candidate Manager Careers Information Applications forms for entry into the Defence Forces are only available through the online application form on this site. The online application form for enlistment is only available when recruitment competitions are open. There is NO access to the online application form when recruitment is closed. Reserve Defence Forces The Defence Forces are NOT accepting applications the Reserve Forces at this time. Please Note: Application forms for entry into the Defence Forces are only available through the online application form on this site. The online application form for enlistment is only available when recruitment competitions are open. There is NO access to the online application form when recruitment is closed. Applications Through Irish To make an application through Irish send an email to recruitment@defenceforces.ie to request an application form. Cadetships may be available in the following: NAVAL SERVICE (Operations Branch) NAVAL SERVICE (Marine Engineering) NAVAL SERVICE (Electrical Engineering) Subject to the specific criteria being fulfilled as outlined below, applications may be made by the following: GRADUATES SCHOOL LEAVERS/NON-GRADUATES SERVING PERSONNEL 1. GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS To qualify for the award of a Cadetship, a candidate shall: a. at the time of application be- (i) a citizen of the State, or be any other person who has a lawful entitlement to reside and work within the State for the period of enlistment required for the course of training as a cadet and, if subsequently commissioned as an officer, for the additional period of time that is required for the purpose of any such appointment. (ii) Be of good character and satisfy any security clearance requirement. b. Be 18 years of age or above and under 39 years of age on the closing date for applications i.e. 5th May 2024. 2. MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS (a) Naval Service – Operations Branch School Leaver or Non-Graduate Candidates Must possess a minimum of Grade H5 in 3 Higher Level papers, and, Grade 04 in 3 Ordinary Level Papers or Grade H7 in 3 Higher level papers. Candidates must have obtained these grades in a single sitting of the Leaving Certificate examination for CAO computation purposes. AND A candidate’s educational qualifications must include a minimum of Grade 06 at Ordinary level or H6 at Higher Level in the following subjects: (i) Mathematics. (ii) Irish. NUI matriculation exemptions apply. (iii) English. Candidates whose first language is not English must satisfy the English language requirements in accordance with NUI Matriculations Regulations. Subject to meeting the criteria to have obtained a minimum of Grade H4 in 4 Higher Level papers, and, Grade O2 in 2 Ordinary level papers or Grade H7 in 2 Higher level papers, a candidate may use the results of another sitting of the Leaving Certificate for the minimum educational requirements in (i) to (iii) above. Where a School Leaver applicant is undertaking a field of study in Nautical Science at Level 7 (or below) of the NFQ, they may be facilitated in continuing their training to complete their field of study in Nautical Science at Level 7 of the NFQ in a college nominated by the Flag Officer Commanding Naval Service. Where a School Leaver applicant has undertaken / is undertaking a Level 8 (or below) NFQ qualification not specified above, they may seek a determination that the course of study meets the requirements subject to submitting suitable evidence of equivalence to Defence Forces Recruitment Section, Defence Forces Headquarters, Department of Defence, Station Road, Newbridge, Co. Kildare, W12 AD93, for the Flag Officer Commanding Naval Service’s determination. Graduate Candidates Must have successfully completed a Bachelor Degree programme at Level 8 of the National Framework of Qualifications. OR Have successfully completed a Bachelor Degree programme at Level 7 of the National Framework of Qualifications, from a recognised institution, in Nautical Science. (b) Naval Service – Marine Engineering School Leaver or Non-Graduate Candidates Must possess a minimum of H5 in 3 Higher Level papers, and a minimum of Grade O4 in 3 Ordinary Level papers or Grade H6 in 3 Higher Level papers. Candidates must have obtained these grades in a single sitting of the Leaving Certificate examination for CAO computation purposes. AND A candidate’s educational qualifications must include: (i) Mathematics. Minimum of Grade 02 in an Ordinary Level Paper or Grade H6 in a Higher Level paper. (ii) Irish. Minimum Grade O6 in an Ordinary Level paper or Grade H6 in a Higher Level paper. NUI matriculation exemptions apply. (iii) English. Minimum Grade O6 in an Ordinary Level paper or Grade H6 in a Higher Level paper. Candidates whose first language is not English must satisfy the English language requirements in accordance with NUI Matriculations Regulations. Subject to meeting the criteria to have obtained a minimum of Grade H5 in 3 Higher Level papers, and, a minimum of Grade O4 in 3 Ordinary Level or Grade H6 in 3 Higher Level papers, a candidate may use the results of another sitting of the Leaving Certificate for the minimum educational requirements in (i) to (iii) above. Where a School Leaver applicant is undertaking an engineering programme in Marine Engineering at Level 7 (or below) of the NFQ, they may be facilitated in continuing their training to complete an engineering programme in Marine Engineering at Level 7 of the NFQ in a college nominated by the Flag Officer Commanding Naval Service. Where a School Leaver applicant has undertaken / is undertaking a Level 8 (or below) NFQ qualification not specified above, they may seek a determination that the course of study meets the requirements subject to submitting suitable evidence of equivalence to Defence Forces Recruitment Section, Defence Forces Headquarters, Department of Defence, Station Road, Newbridge, Co. Kildare, W12 AD93, for the Flag Officer Commanding Naval Service’s determination. Graduate Candidates Must have successfully completed a Bachelor Degree programme at Level 8 of the National Framework of Qualifications. OR Have successfully completed a Bachelor Degree programme at Level 7 of the National Framework of Qualifications, from a recognised institution, in Marine Engineering. (c) Naval Service - Electrical Engineering School Leaver or Non – Graduate Candidates Must possess a minimum of Grade H4 in 4 Higher Level papers, and a minimum of Grade 02 in 2 Ordinary Level papers or Grade H7 in 2 Higher Level papers. Candidates must have obtained these grades in a single sitting of the Leaving Certificate examination for CAO computation purposes, AND A candidate’s educational qualifications must include the following: (i) Mathematics. Minimum of Grade H5 in a Higher Level paper. (ii) Irish. Minimum Grade O6 in an Ordinary Level paper or Grade H6 in a Higher Level paper. NUI matriculation exemptions apply. (iii) English. Minimum Grade O6 in an Ordinary Level paper or Grade H6 in a Higher Level paper. Candidates whose first language is not English must satisfy the English language requirements in accordance with NUI Matriculations Regulations. Subject to meeting the criteria to have obtained a minimum of Grade H4 in 4 Higher Level papers, and, a minimum of Grade 02 in 2 Ordinary Level papers or Grade H7 in 2 Higher Level papers, a candidate may use the results of another sitting of the Leaving Certificate for the minimum educational requirements in (i) to (iii) above. Where a School Leaver applicant is undertaking an engineering programme in Electrical / Electronic Engineering at Level 8 (or below) of the NFQ, they may be facilitated in continuing their training to complete an engineering programme in Electrical / Electronic Engineering at Level 8 of the NFQ in a college nominated by the Flag Officer Commanding Naval Service. Where a School Leaver applicant has undertaken / is undertaking a Level 8 (or below) NFQ qualification not specified above, they may seek a determination that the course of study meets the requirements subject to submitting, suitable evidence of equivalence, to Defence Forces Recruitment Section, Defence Forces Headquarters, Department of Defence, Station Road, Newbridge, Co. Kildare, W12 AD93, for the Flag Officer Commanding Naval Service’s determination. Graduate Candidates Graduate Candidates must have successfully completed a Bachelor Degree programme at Level 8 or higher of the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) in either Electrical or Electronic Engineering. Where an applicant has a Level 8 or higher NFQ qualification not specified above, they may seek a determination that the qualification meets the requirements subject to submitting, suitable evidence of equivalence, to Defence Forces Recruitment Section, Defence Forces Headquarters, Department of Defence, Station Road, Newbridge, Co. Kildare, W12 AD93, for the Flag Officer Commanding Naval Service’s determination. PLEASE NOTE: • Leaving Certificate Applied does not qualify for the Cadetship competitions. • Where applicable, applications for Cadetships are invited from persons who are sitting examinations in the competition year, which would enable them to satisfy the Minimum Educational Qualifications criteria for each cadetship category. Original documentary evidence that a candidate meets the minimum educational qualifications, as outlined above, must be presented to the relevant Interview Board Secretary. Applicants will be notified of a date via email when this evidence must be provided. • Candidates must provide documentary proof from the National University of Ireland, at Stage 1 of the selection procedure, for any educational exemptions. Further information is available on www.nui.ie • In order to be eligible to apply for a Cadetship, holders of European and International qualifications must satisfy the Matriculation Registration requirements as outlined in the current “NUI Matriculation Regulations available on www.nui.ie. The equivalent grades required for those candidates who sat the Leaving Certificate Examination prior to 2017 can be found at Annex E.3. 3. MEDICAL AND PHYSICAL STANDARDS Candidates must be in good mental and bodily health and free from any physical defect, abnormality, physiological condition or history of serious illness likely to interfere with the efficient performance of their duties. The following are the minimum physical requirements: a. Height A candidates’ height will be determined at the Medical Examination – see Para. 8. Weight and chest measurements must be in keeping with height and age. Min. height: 157.48cm Note: BMI will be determined at Stage 2, the Assessment Phase of the competition. b. Vision Colour vision must be normal. Both eyes must be free from disfiguring or incapacitating abnormality and free from acute or chronic disease. There must be no evidence of squint or latent squint. The eligibility of applicants who have had previous incisional or laser treatment to correct visual acuity will be determined at the Medical Examination. Please see Annex C for further information. • Operations Branch: Vision not less than 6/9 in one eye and not less than 6/12 in the other eye with normal night vision, without the use of corrective lenses. • Engineering Branch: Not less than 6/18 in each eye, corrected to not less than 6/6 in one eye and 6/9 in the other. c. Dental Candidates must be free from any serious periodontal disease and possess teeth to a specific standard, which is not less than the equivalent of eleven over eleven natural teeth functionally opposed. In certain circumstances, artificial teeth may be acceptable. d. Hearing A good standard of unaided hearing is essential. Candidates will be required to undergo an audiometric test at which: (1) The sum of the hearing threshold at 1,2,3, 4 and 6 kHz should not exceed the age and gender related warning levels contained in the "Guidelines on Hearing Checks and Audiometry Regulations 2007", issued by the Health and Safety Authority (2) Candidates under 25 years of age must be able to hear all measured pure tones up to and including 8 kHz at 20dB in each ear. Candidates aged 25 and older must be able to hear all measured pure tones up to and including 8 kHz at 25dB in each ear. Candidates must also be free from acute or chronic ear disorders. Pay and Allowances etc. 1. In line with Department of Finance instructions of 23 December 2010, starting pay will be at the minimum of the scale. The rate of remuneration may, be adjusted from time to time in line with Government pay policy. 2. The following are the current rates of pay that apply to Cadets with effect from 1 October 2023 Officers Pay: Rate 1 - Cadets Current Rates of Pay with effect from 1 October 2023 Point Personal Pension Contribution (PPC) scale Full PRSI (Class H) 1st €22,630 2nd €25,149 3rd €28,361 4th €31,253 5th €35,157
