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Role Purpose The purpose of this role within the relevant business unit and for HIQA as a whole: The Inspector role operates as a member of a team of inspectors responsible for the regulation of designated centres for People with Disabilities. The role Inspector, Designated Centres for People with Disabilities as advertised will carry out all regulatory activities in accordance with HIQA’s policies, processes and procedures to determine compliance with legislation and national standards, report publicly on findings and respond appropriately when service providers do not meeting requirements. HIQA intends to create a panel(s) for anticipated vacancies that may arise in the Cork, Dublin and Galway Offices. Behavioural Expectations The way that HIQA people are expected to work to role model HIQA values: The incumbent of this role is expected to demonstrate HIQA’s values in the delivery of every day work and interactions with clients and colleagues, by putting people first, being fair and objective, being open and accountable, demonstrating excellence and innovation and working together. Common TasksTeam Member Prior to Appointing Prior to recommending any candidate for appointment to this position HIQA will make all such enquires that are deemed necessary to determine the suitability of that candidate. Until all stages of the recruitment process have been fully completed a final determination cannot be made nor can it be deemed or inferred that such a determination has been made. Should the person recommended for appointment not accept the appointment, or, having accepted it, relinquish it, HIQA may at its discretion, select and recommend another person for appointment on the results of this selection process. Deeming of Candidature to be Withdrawn Candidates who do not attend for interview when and where required by the Health Information and Quality Authority, or who do not, when requested, furnish such evidence as the Health Information and Quality Authority require in regard to any matter relevant to their candidature, will have no further claim for consideration. Confidentiality Subject to the provisions of the Freedom of Information Acts 2014, all enquiries and applications are treated as strictly confidential and are not disclosed to anyone, outside those directly involved in the process.
Traffic Control Room Operator
THE JOB The Traffic Control Room Operator will be part of the Control Centre Team and will report to the supervisor of the Control Room or such other designated officer. The Control Centre Team acts as the main liaison, monitoring and notification centre for Dublin City Council (DCC) and for a number of other authorities and agencies, operating on a shift basis and providing a 24 hour/7 day a week service. The Traffic Control Room Operator will monitor the various systems in place in the Control Room and take actions as required and authorised. The Traffic Control Room Operator is expected to take calls from the public and other agencies and, in turn, to contact both City Council staff and contractors as required. They will also be responsible for the clerical/administrative duties of the section and carrying out of inspections. The role requires the ability to assess situations, follow procedures and consult with experts as required as well as working as part of strong team. THE IDEAL CANDIDATE SHALL • possess excellent communication skills and have the ability to engage with a wide range of people; • possess good organisation skills and be capable of keeping written reports as required; • have an ability to work on own initiative, in an independent environment and without constant supervision; • have a willingness to learn and aptitude to use new information systems; • have an ability and willingness to learn and execute new skills and to provide and participate in appropriate training courses where required; • be available to work on a shift basis including consecutive weekends and varying amounts of nightshifts; QUALIFICATIONS CHARACTER: Each candidate shall be of good character. HEALTH: Candidates shall be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, ETC.: Each candidate must, on the latest date for receipt of completed applications:- (a) have attained such a standard of education as would enable the candidate to carry out efficiently the duties of the post:- (i) have obtained at least Grade D (or a Pass), in Higher or Ordinary Level, in five subjects from the approved list of subjects in the Department of Education Established Leaving Certificate Examination or Leaving Certification Vocational Programme. (At least Grade B in Foundation Level Mathematics and Grade C in Foundation Level Irish may be considered as equivalent to Grade D (or a Pass), in Higher or Ordinary Level, from the approved list of subjects in the Department of Education Established Leaving Certificate Examination or Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme); Or (ii) 2 years’ service as an employee of Dublin City Council; (b) have a good knowledge of traffic issues facing Dublin City Council; (c) have an awareness of the approaches Dublin City Council is taking towards traffic management; (d) possess good IT skills and have an ability to work with databases, spreadsheets and word processing systems; (e) have satisfactory experience providing customer service; (f) possess good leadership skills and have capacity to supervise and control staff; (g) have good knowledge and awareness of Health and Safety Legislation and Regulations, the implications for the organisation and the employee, and their application in the workplace. DUTIES The duties of the post include, but are not limited to, the following:- • operating all the current systems in the Traffic Control Room (including SCATS, CCTV cameras, VMS, RTPI, Congestion Map, Traffic Freephone, fault management systems etc.) and operating new systems as they are installed in the Traffic Control Centre; • monitoring traffic, taking appropriate action and informing appropriate agencies; • preparing reports and recording/logging faults and complaints; • identifying illegally parked vehicles and providing details to enforcement services; • liaising with other agencies (e.g. Dublin Bus, An Garda Síochána, Dublin Port Tunnel Control Centre, LUAS Control Centre, National Roads Authority and other local authorities etc.) as required; • responding to public enquiries (including Traffic Freephone and emergency services as required) and providing information and advice to members of the public; • supervising, training and assisting other staff working in the Traffic Control Room as required; • monitoring all cameras and information systems in the Traffic Control Room and providing traffic information in a variety of different modes including Web, SMS, email etc.; • attending any training courses which the City Council may deem necessary; • carrying out such other duties as may be assigned from time to time. The particular duties and responsibilities attached to the post may vary from time to time, without changing the general character of the duties or level of responsibilities entailed. The post holder may therefore be required to perform duties appropriate to the post, other than those detailed above, and to take instructions from and report to, an appropriate Officer or such designated Officer as may be assigned from time to time by the City Council. The duties of the post are to give to the local authority and to (a) the local authorities or bodies for which the Chief Executive is Chief Executive, and (b) to any other local authority or body with which an agreement has been made by the local authority or by any of the authorities or bodies referred to in sub-paragraph (a) of this paragraph under the general direction and control of the Chief Executive or of such officers as the Chief Executive may from time to time determine, such appropriate computing, technical, management, administrative, executive, supervisory, advisory and ancillary services as may be required by any local authority or body hereinbefore mentioned in the exercise and performance of any of its powers, functions and duties and to exercise such powers, functions and duties as may be delegated to them by the Chief Executive from time to time including the duty of servicing all committees that may be established by any such local authority or body. The holder of the post will, if required, act for an officer of a higher level. SELECTION PROCESS • Posts of Traffic Control Room Operator will be filled from this publicly advertised competition. Selection shall be by means of a competition conducted by or on behalf of Dublin City Council. • Candidates should note that the information provided by them in their application form and assessment question(s) will form the basis on which eligibility and short listing is conducted. • Dublin City Council reserves the right to undertake eligibility and/or shortlist candidates in the manner it deems most appropriate. • A panel may be formed on the basis of interviews. A candidate whose name is on a panel and who satisfies the Council that they possess the qualifications declared for the post and that they are otherwise suitable for appointment may, within the life of the panel, subject to the appropriate Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage sanction, be appointed as an appropriate vacancy arises. • The life of the panel shall be for a period of one year from the date of its formation. • Dublin City Council shall require any person to whom an appointment is offered to take up such appointment within a period of not more than one month and if they fail to take up appointment within such period, or such longer period as the Council in its absolute discretion may determine, the Council shall not appoint them. SHORTLISTING Dublin City Council reserves the right to shortlist candidates to proceed to the interview stage of the competition. Shortlisting of candidates will be on the basis of information supplied on the Application Form, in conjunction with the answers given in the assessment question(s). It is therefore in your own interest to provide a detailed and accurate account of your qualifications/experience in your application. The shortlisting process will provide for the assessment of each applicant’s application form against predetermined criteria that reflect the skills and depth of experience considered to be essential for a position at this level. INTERVIEW The interview will be competency based and marks will be awarded under the following competencies; • Delivering Results • Personal Performance • Communicating Effectively • Personal Effectiveness • Knowledge of Local Authority Sector Services Please see page 8 of the Candidate Information Booklet for more details. SALARY: The salary scale for the position of Traffic Control Room Operator is; €35,613; €37,740; €40,759; €42,741; €44,475; €46,153; €48,417; €50,056; €51,722 (Maximum); €53,296 (1st LSI) (after 3 years satisfactory service on the Maximum); €54,911 (2nd LSI) (after 3 years satisfactory service on the 1st LSI). A one quarter shift allowance may also be applicable. In addition, a Shift Leader Allowance may be payable. Entry point to this scale will be determined in accordance with Circulars issued by the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage. In accordance with Departmental Circular letter EL 02/2011, a person who is not a serving public service employee on or after 1st January 2011, will enter the scale for the position at the minimum point. Rate of remuneration may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government Policy. Under the Public Service Stability Agreement 2013, the working hours for newly appointed/promoted staff are 39 hours per week. The holder of the post will be required to work these hours on a 3-shift basis. The Control Room operates on a 24-hour basis, seven days a week, 365 days of the year. Shifts as follows: 07:00hrs. – 15:00hrs. 15:00hrs. – 23:00hrs. 23:00hrs. – 07:00hrs All applicants must refer to the Additional Candidate Information Booklet which can be found at https://careers.dublincity.ie for additional relevant information pertaining to the salary scale and the recruitment process. PARTICULARS OF POSITION (a) The post is permanent, whole time and pensionable. (b) Postholders are rostered to fulfil the 24/7 operational requirements of the Control Centre. (c) Dublin City Council reserves the right to, at any time, assign an employee to any Department now or in the future. (d) A period of one year’s probation applies where a person is permanently appointed to Dublin City Council. CITIZENSHIP Candidates must, by the date of application be; a) a citizen of the European Economic Area (EEA). The EEA consists of the Member States of the European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway, or b) a citizen of the United Kingdom (UK), or c) a citizen of Switzerland pursuant to the agreement between the EU and Switzerland on the free movement of persons, or d) a non-EEA citizen who is a spouse or child of an EEA or UK or Swiss citizen and has a stamp 4 visa, or e) a person awarded international protection under the International Protection Act 2015 or any family member entitled to remain in the State as a result of family reunification and has a stamp 4 visa, or f) a non-EEA citizen who is a parent of a dependent child who is a citizen of, and resident in, an EEA member state or the UK or Switzerland and has a stamp 4 visa. Dublin City Council welcomes all nationalities and ethnic backgrounds to join its diverse workforce and we hereby reserve the sole discretion to vary the above requirements from time to time subject to the business needs and staffing requirements. IRISH PROFICIENCY As part of our ongoing commitment to support the Irish language, our leadership on the Gaeilge365 programme and to comply with the Official Languages (Amendment) Act 2021, we are gathering information on candidates’ capacity to speak Irish. Under this legislation, public bodies are required to ensure that 20% of new recruits are capable of performing their duties through Irish by 2030. While this position is not an Irish language speaking role, we are asking all applicants to indicate their current level of Irish language ability. This information will be used for workforce planning purposes only and will not form part of the selection process for this competition. ADDITIONAL RELEVANT INFORMATION FOR APPLICANTS • The National Vetting Bureau (Children and Vulnerable Persons) Act 2012 to 2016 came into effect on 29th April 2016. The Act places a statutory obligation on Dublin City Council to ensure that any work or activity which is carried out by a person, a necessary and regular part of which consists mainly of a person having access to, or contact with children or vulnerable persons, will be the subject of Garda Vetting. • Subject to the provisions of the Freedom of Information Act 2014, applications will be treated in strict confidence. • Any attempt by a candidate themselves or by any person(s) acting at the candidate’s instigation, directly or indirectly, by means of written communication or otherwise, to canvass or otherwise influence in the candidate’s favour, any employee of the City Council or person nominated by the City Council to interview or examine applicants, will automatically disqualify the candidate for the position being sought. • It is important to remember that this is a competitive process for a role where integrity is paramount. Sharing information on the selection/interview process e.g. through social media or any other means, may result in a candidate being disqualified from the competition. • Dublin City Council does not allow the unsanctioned use of any type of recording equipment on its premises. This applies to any form of sound recording and any type of still picture or video recording, whether including sound recording or not, and covers any type of device used for these purposes. • An applicant who is found to be ineligible at any stage of the competition will not be further considered. Provision of inaccurate, untrue or misleading information will lead to disqualification from the competition, withdrawal of employment offer or dismissal. • A candidate who does not attend for interview when and where required by the City Council, or who does not, when requested, furnish such evidence as the City Council requires in regard to any matter relevant to their candidature, will have no further claim to consideration. • The City Council will not be responsible for any expenses candidates may incur in connection with their candidature. • The onus is on the candidate to keep a regular check on their Email Account as email notifications of updates may sometimes be filtered into your Junk/Spam email folders. Dublin City Council accepts no responsibility for communication not accessed or received by an applicant.
Employment Adviser
Job Role Due to our continuing success in the National Employment service we are currently recruiting for an Employment Adviser to join our fantastic team in an exciting opportunity to make a real difference in this influential role.You can become an Employment Adviser if you have excellent customer service skills gained from having a sales, recruitment or hospitality background or have worked in an environment that involves advising and guidance.We do provide excellent on the job training, so are not looking for someone who ticks every single box, we’re looking for someone who has an engaging personality, can provide a warm and welcoming experience, and can seek out solutions to problems to help our customers progress into sustainable employment.This is a fantastic opportunity that will allow you to utilise your current skills to influence, support and encourage others to build a future.Employment Advisers provide motivational support, careers advice and guidance to our clients whilst making them feel welcome and at ease, enabling them to overcome barriers and build confidence. They provide training workshops covering a wide range of subjects from CV writing to online job searching. They engage with people to assess their skills and abilities and talk about their ambitions and career goals whilst exploring learning and work opportunities acting as an intermediary with local employers.In return for your dedication, knowledge, and commitment, we’re offering a competitive salary of €30,000 p.a. with these great benefits: • 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays + Birthday Day off (with the opportunity to buy additional days)• Volunteer Days• Company Pension Scheme• Health Insurance Allowance• Employer Paid Healthcare Cash Plan, incl. 3 x salary life assurance• Annual Salary Review• Enhanced Maternity/Adoption and Paternity Pay Arrangements• Refer a friend scheme• Free access to BenefitHub – an online portal with access to a wide range of retail discounts, Life assurance, Cycle to Work scheme, Tax Saver Commuter Tickets, Digital Gym Membership There’s also the opportunity to progress your career! Interested? There’s an easy to apply route below to upload your CV! If you need any further information, talk to our experienced Internal Recruitment Team on +44 1702 595200 or 01- 8608200. Seetec Group is an employee-owned organisation, and we continually pride ourselves on our sense of community, both in the incredible work we do throughout UK and Ireland, and internally within our employee-owners. People are at the front, centre, and heart of every service we provide and each decision we make. What it means to be employee-owned What our people say Location: Tallaght Hours : 37.5 hours per week – 8:30am to 5:00pm Monday to Friday (full time) Closing Date: 16th January 2026 Key Responsibilities • Assess client’s specific needs providing support, careers advice and guidance, and work with them to create a personal progression plan.• Work with clients using a variety of strategies to support development, enabling them to overcome barriers and build confidence.• Provide training workshops covering a wide range from CV writing to online job searching.• Explore learning and work opportunities, acting as an intermediary with local employers.• Meet with clients regularly to review their progress.• Deliver an exceptional level of customer service at all times. Skills and Experience • Leaving Certificate standard (as a minimum). A third level degree is desirable but not a pre-requisite. • Minimum of one year experience in a recruitment, sales, training and/or customer facing role. • Experience of working in a target orientated environment. • Ability to multi-task, organise and manage workload. • Positive, enthusiastic approach to problem solving with a ‘can do attitude’. • Be fully IT literate in using a range of Microsoft Office programmes. Additional Information SEETEC EMPLOYMENT AND SKILLS IRELAND deliver Employability services across Ireland through various Government contracts (Department of Social protection) to assist the long term unemployed in returning to the workforce through upskilling and job brokering. Working with over 10,000 Irish businesses and employers, Seetec has helped over 45,000 people into work in Ireland to date. The company directly employs over 120 people in Ireland working in locations across Ireland primarily in Dublin, Louth, Meath, Athlone, Longford, Mullingar, Galway and Mayo. Seetec Employment and Skills Ireland is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share and uphold this commitment in conjunction with the requirements of the Prevent Duty and the positive promotion of modern values. Seetec Employment and Skills Ireland is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.
Duty Manager / PSA License
Deer Park Accommodation is an emergency accommodation unit for Ukrainian war refugees with 68 rooms. We are looking for a Duty Manager with a PSA License to join our team in Howth, Dublin 13. Job Summary As a Duty Manager you are responsible for overseeing the accommodation operations and ensuring the safety and security of guests, staff, and property during assigned shifts. In your role, you are handling guest concerns, supervising staff, responding to emergencies, and enforcing the accommodation safety and security procedures. Duty Management Responsibilities Act as the Manager on Duty during assigned shifts. Ensure smooth accommodation operations in the absence of senior management. Supervise reception front office and staff on duty. Handle guest complaints, requests, and incidents professionally and efficiently. Follow and enforce accommodation policies, standard operating procedures, and service standards. Flexibility within the job category and full inter-changeability between departments will be required. Security & Safety Responsibilities Conduct regular patrols and comply with the SOPs. Monitor CCTV systems and access control points. Coordinate with local authorities and emergency services when necessary. Secure accommodation premises in the course of events taking place on the Houth Castle property during your shifts. Skills & Competencies & Requirements Conflict resolution and problem-solving abilities. Ability to remain calm under pressure. PSA license (Dear Breaker) Ability to work rotating shifts, weekends, bank holidays and nights. Minimum 4 years experience in a management position implying security responsibilities (PSA License) in the Irish hospitality industry Working Conditions Shift-based role, day work, night work Indoor and outdoor accommodation environments. Exposure to emergency situations and security-related risks. What we offer Free employee meal during your shift. Parking. Continuous Professional Development opportunities. Employee Assistance Program. Discounted gym membership. Free golf, subject to availability. Competitive salary DOE Howth Castle and WSHI Unlimited Company is an equal opportunity employer committed to maintaining a diverse team and an inclusive culture.
Store Manager
Store Manager for 40 hours per week fixed term contract for Maternity cover, Liffey Valley, Dublin. We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Store Manager to join our Flying Tiger Copenhagen Liffey Valley, Dublin on a fixed term contract for Maternity cover. They get to be part of our unique concept and help us create an atmosphere that's second to none. Join us and be a part of a company that's passionate about growth, creativity, and making every day extraordinary. Must be fully flexible and available to work Monday through to Sunday working a variety of shift patterns ranging from early start to support delivery to starting later to support closing the store. Must be available to work 5 out of 7 days each week. About Us At Flying Tiger Copenhagen, we don’t design to make products look nice, we design to make people feel good. Creating products that make you smile with the real value in the experiences of when we share these products with others. We started with a stall at a flea market in Denmark. In 1988, the first brick-and-mortar store opened Copenhagen. We are a variety retail concept with over 800 stores across 27 countries. with more 7,000 fantastic employees. As part of a responsible community, we are committed to sustainability, including sourcing of our materials, to how we operate across our businesses. What the role is about? Flying Tiger Copenhagen offers a progressive and fun place to work. Our store teams possess solid retail skills, are commercially focused and have the autonomy to make and be accountable for decisions related to their store. We actively invest in our people and offer career progression opportunities. If you have a solid and demonstrable background in a similar role within a fast paced retail or hospitality environment and this opportunity sounds like the new challenge you're looking for, we'd love to hear from you. The role offers 36,225 annually, excluding bonus. CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE
Team Leader
Team Leader for 8 hours per week. Nutgrove. We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Team Leader to join our store at Flying Tiger Copenhagen Nutgrove, Dublin. They get to be part of our unique concept and help us create an atmosphere that's second to none. Join us and be a part of a company that's passionate about growth, creativity, and making every day extraordinary. Must be fully flexible and available to work Monday through to Sunday working a variety of shift patterns ranging from early start to support delivery to starting later to support closing the store. Must be available to work 5 out of 7 days each week. About Us At Flying Tiger Copenhagen, we don’t design to make products look nice, we design to make people feel good. Creating products that make you smile with the real value in the experiences of when we share these products with others. We are a variety retail concept with over 800 stores across 27 countries. with over 7,000 fantastic employees. As part of a responsible community, we are committed to sustainability, including sourcing of our materials, to how we operate across our businesses. What the role is about? The rate of pay for this role is €14.75 per hour, mid-week availablity is required for this role. CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE
Administrator
About Us The Maples Group is a global leader in financial services, trusted by many of the world’s largest hedge fund managers, private equity firms, and international corporations. Our side-by-side financial and legal teams consistently deliver award-winning services to a global client base, offering unrivalled learning and career opportunities to our 2,500 colleagues worldwide. What is it like to work here? We are driven to excel, and collaboration is key to our continued success. We can go further for our clients because we go further for each other too. Our inclusive culture creates an environment where people can be themselves at work while doing their best work. No matter where you work in the Maples Group, you will be part of a global team. The Opportunity We are looking for a Senior Administrator to join our team as part of our financial services business in Dublin. As part of the global expansion of the Maples Group’s financial services offering, our Dublin office opened its doors in 2008. Located in the city centre, a commitment to service excellence and investment in our people quickly established Dublin as a regional hub where our 200+ teammates deliver best-in-class solutions to clients worldwide alongside our colleagues in legal services. As part of our Dublin team you will be performing the below key duties: Key Duties: The Senior Administrator is a varied and wide-ranging role. This includes, but is not limited to, the following:
Regulatory Support Officer
Role Purpose The purpose of this role within the relevant business unit and for HIQA as a whole: The Regulatory Support Officer will work with the Inspectors, and Regional Manager and Deputy Chief Inspector / Head of Programme to support the regulation of designated centers on a regional and national level as required. The Regulatory Support Officer is authorised in accordance with the Health Act 2007, as amended, to participate in specific aspects of the regulation of older persons services, centres for adults and children with disabilities, healthcare or children services. The Regulatory Support Officer will support the team in: Principal Conditions of ServiceProbation A probationary period of six months applies to this position. Pay Candidates will be appointed on the minimum point of the salary scale (€39,474) and in accordance with the Department of Finance guidelines. The rate of remuneration will not be subject to negotiation. The incremental progression for this scale is in line with Government pay policy. The salary scale for this position is as follows: Engineer Grade III (PPC) €39,474 €41,996 €42,670 €46,036 €49,413 €52,824 €56,392 €58,645 €60,908 €63,191 €65,460 €67,736 €70,011 €72,279 €74,567 €77,094¹ €79,618² After 3 years’ satisfactory service at the maximum. After 6 years’ satisfactory service at the maximum. Entry will be at the first point of the scale. An exception may occur where an appointee has been serving elsewhere in the public service in an analogous grade and pay-scale. In this case, the appointment may be assimilated to the nearest point of the advertised salary scale with their incremental date adjusted accordingly. Please note the rate of remuneration may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government pay policy. Superannuation Pensionable public servants (new joiners) recruited on or after 1 January 2013 will be members of the Single Public Service Pension Scheme. Please note that the Single Public Service Pension Scheme applies to all pensionable first-time entrants to the public service, as well as to former public servants returning to the public service after a break of more than 26 weeks. In certain circumstances, for example, where the public servant was on secondment or approved leave or remains on the same contract of employment, the 26-week rule does not apply. The legislation giving effect to the Scheme is the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012. For those who are not subject to the Single Public Service Pension Scheme (e.g., those transferring from other public service employment where the break in service, if any, is less than 26 weeks), the terms of the Health Information and Quality Authority Superannuation Scheme will apply. Annual Leave Annual leave is 25 days, rising to 29 days after 5 years’ service. Hours of Attendance Hours of attendance will be fixed from time to time but will amount to not less than 35 per week. The appointee may be required to work additional hours from time to time as may be reasonable and necessary for the proper performance of his or her duties, subject to the limits set down under working time regulations. Blended Working Arrangements HIQA has introduced blended working to offer more flexible working arrangements to all employees. We aim to strike a balance between being flexible, efficient, and resilient by facilitating blended working where practical, while enabling onsite interaction, collaboration, and support as required. All roles in HIQA have been assessed under the criteria of business needs and role suitability for blended working. This determined the proportion of time that employees will spend working in HIQA offices and working from home, depending on their role. Depending on the role, there may be a requirement to attend the office for more than the allocated number of days for training and on-boarding purposes at the start of your employment and during the probation period. A review of our blended working model confirmed that this model is working well in HIQA; therefore, we are now moving from Interim Blended Working to a long-term Blended Working Model. Our existing policy and documentation will be revised and updated once the framework for the Work-Life Balance and Miscellaneous Provisions Act is published. Our model is in line with the Civil Service Framework for Blended Working in Ireland. Further guidance on HIQA’s Blended Working Policy, which includes eligibility criteria, will be issued to successful candidates. This is an opt-in policy and details on how you can apply will be issued to you before you start.
Executive Health & Safety Officer
BACKGROUND The Health, Safety & Wellbeing Unit (HSWU), Human Resources (HR) Department, works with all Departments to provide a safe and healthy work environment, by developing the safety, health and wellbeing culture in the City Council through enhancing safety structures and systems, working closely with all to ensure compliance with health and safety legislation, promoting best practice and facilitating employee consultation and involvement in occupational safety and health. Within each Department, senior managers are responsible (as outlined in the relevant safety statements), for the health, safety and welfare of employees and workplaces under their control. The HSWU advises management on Safety, Health and Welfare (SHW) matters and, monitors and reports on the levels of compliance with health and safety legislation across the organisation. Executive Health & Safety Officers are assigned by the HR Department across Departments and Sections to support the embedding of SHW systems and practices. The HSWU coordinates with Departmental Senior Managers in the implementation of the Council’s Safety Management System. THE JOB Reporting to the Senior Executive Health & Safety Officer, the Executive Health & Safety Officer (EHSO) has responsibility for ensuring a safe and healthy workplace in the City Council by developing and implementing safety policies and procedures, by promoting a positive safety culture and by ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and regulations. The holder of the post will be required to contribute to the development and implementation of Health and Safety Management Systems, in conjunction with their assigned SEHSO, Health, Safety & Wellbeing Unit and Human Resources Department. THE IDEAL CANDIDATE SHALL • have satisfactory experience in the area of health and safety management, including technical experience in Health and Safety Regulations and implementation of National Health and Safety policy and legislation, their implications for the organisation and the employee, and their application in the workplace; • be self-motivated and be able to work within a multi skilled team to ensure a best practice health and safety management system is continuously developed in the assigned work activity; • working knowledge and experience of the development and implementation of a Safety Management System that operates in compliance with ISO 45001:2018; • have a good working knowledge or demonstrate an ability to acquire a good working knowledge of the legal, regulatory and governance framework within which the City Council operates and adhere to corporate policies, protocols and procedures; • have a satisfactory knowledge of public administration in Ireland and demonstrate relevant administrative experience at a sufficiently high level; • have strong interpersonal and communication skills including building strong relationships with stakeholders; • possess excellent organisational and IT skills. • demonstrate strong proficiencies in report writing and have the ability to present in a clear and concise manner. On the date of application, the successful candidate must possess a current unendorsed full driving licence (Category A1, A and/or B) as they may be required to drive in the course of their duties. QUALIFICATIONSCHARACTER: Each candidate shall be of good character. HEALTH: Candidates shall be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, ETC.: Each candidate must, on the latest date for receipt of completed applications:- (a) (i) Hold a minimum Level 8 in the National Framework of Qualifications in Health and Safety Or (ii) Hold an Honours degree (Level 8 in the National Framework of Qualifications) in Engineering, Architecture, and / or Science, and a minimum Level 7 in the National Framework of Qualifications in Health and Safety. (b) Have a satisfactory knowledge of the following: • effective communications and liaison with officials from the regulatory authorities; • the management of risks from fire such as fire prevention and the carrying out of fire drills; • risk management in relation to hazardous substances and occupational diseases; • providing the required input for health and safety related training course/s and manuals for the organisation; • understanding of Local Government and the construction industry; • health and safety legislation, statutory requirements, their implications for the workplace and an appreciation of the legal process. (c) Have at least three years satisfactory relevant experience, including adequate experience in the areas specified below: • the management of an appropriate audit process; • planning practical and effective methods, both preventative and remedial, of promoting work practices that comply with health and safety requirements; • of working with committees; • the preparation and regular revision of Health and Safety statements and strategies; • staff supervision and relevant administration; • maintaining accurate records, particularly of inspection findings, of incidents and accidents, and the preparation of reports, and statistical data required by management and the HSA; • the regular review of work methods and processes, which identify and take account of all relevant hazards; • supporting line managers in the preparation, implementation and regular review of safety related documentation including risk assessments, including advising on how risks can be reduced; • operating a safety management system. (d) Possess a full clean driving licence. DUTIES The duties of the post include, but are not limited to, the following:- • Assisting and supporting Senior Executive Health & Safety Officer [SEHSO] and Departmental Management by; • working with the Health, Safety & Wellbeing Unit (HSWU) to ensure safety audits are carried out as required and ensuring that safety audit outcomes are implemented on a priority basis; • ensuring that incidents involving City Council activities or operations are investigated and reported on appropriately in line with agreed procedures; • monitoring, as required, City Council Fire Precaution Systems in co-operation with the Chief Fire Officer to ensure that fire precautions are appropriate and adequate for City Council’s work premises and activities; • drafting of safety statements, risk assessments, training material, policy documents, service plans and budgets relevant to safety, health & welfare. Other duties include: • implementing best practice and procedures in safety, health and welfare across the assigned Departments/Divisions and assisting the development, delivery and evaluation of training courses for employees in Safety, Health and Welfare; • keeping up-to-date with developments, and legislation in the area of occupational health and safety; • being available outside of normal working hours in emergency situations to deal with any matter or incident involving the health and safety of City Council employees’; • ensuring by way of regular review that Ancillary and Local Safety Statements address all the risks identified in the relevant area/activity; • ensuring that accident records are created as and when they should be and are maintained properly within the Health, Safety & Wellbeing Unit and are available to other relevant Departments as may be required; • ensuring that the City Council’s statutory obligations to investigate and report on notifiable accidents and dangerous occurrences are strictly complied with and the relevant authorities advised in a timely fashion; • managing and supervising the administration of Immunisation and Health Screening Programmes and organising Occupational Health Surveillance initiatives and activities for groups of workers related to specific occupational health hazards, as may be required from time to time; • carrying out such other duties as may be assigned from time to time. The particular duties and responsibilities attached to the post may vary from time to time, without changing the general character of the duties or level of responsibilities entailed. The post holder may therefore be required to perform duties appropriate to the post, other than those detailed above, and to take instructions from and report to, an appropriate Officer or such designated Officer as may be assigned from time to time by the City Council. The duties of the post are to give to the local authority and to (a) The local authorities or bodies for which the Chief Executive is Chief Executive, and (b) To any other local authority or body with which an agreement has been made by the local authority or by any of the authorities or bodies referred to in sub-paragraph (a) of this paragraph under the general direction and control of the Chief Executive or of such officers as the Chief Executive may from time to time determine, such appropriate computing, technical, management, administrative, executive, supervisory, advisory and ancillary services as may be required by any local authority or body hereinbefore mentioned in the exercise and performance of any of its powers, functions and duties and to exercise such powers, functions and duties as may be delegated to them by the Chief Executive from time to time including the duty of servicing all committees that may be established by any such local authority or body. The holder of the post will, if required, act for an officer of a higher level. SELECTION PROCESS • Posts of Executive Health and Safety Officer will be filled from this publicly advertised competition. Selection shall be by means of a competition conducted by or on behalf of Dublin City Council. • Candidates should note that the information provided by them in their application form and assessment questions will form the basis on which eligibility and short listing is conducted. • Dublin City Council reserves the right to undertake eligibility and / or shortlist candidates in the manner it deems most appropriate. • A panel may be formed on the basis of interviews. A candidate whose name is on a panel and who satisfies the Council that they possess the qualifications declared for the post and that they are otherwise suitable for appointment may, within the life of the panel, subject to the appropriate Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage sanction, be appointed as an appropriate vacancy arises. • The life of the panel shall be for a period of one year from the date of its formation. • Dublin City Council shall require any person to whom an appointment is offered to take up such appointment within a period of not more than one month and if they fail to take up appointment within such period, or such longer period as the Council in its absolute discretion may determine, the Council shall not appoint them. SHORTLISTING Dublin City Council reserves the right to shortlist candidates to proceed to the interview stage of the competition. Shortlisting of candidates will be on the basis of information supplied on the Application Form, in conjunction with the answers given in the assessment question(s). It is therefore in your own interest to provide a detailed and accurate account of your qualifications/experience in your application. The shortlisting process will provide for the assessment of each applicant’s application form against predetermined criteria that reflect the skills and depth of experience considered to be essential for a position at this level. INTERVIEW The interview will be competency based and marks will be awarded under the following competencies; • Management & Change • Delivering Results • Performance through People • Personal Effectiveness • Knowledge, Skills & Experience Please see page 9 of the Candidate Information Booklet for more details. SALARY The salary scale for the position of Executive Health & Safety Officer is; €59,658; €61,829; €64,000; €66,175; €68,349; €70,521; €72,696; €74,857; €77,043; €79,209; (Maximum); €81,706 (1st LSI) (after 3 years satisfactory service on the Maximum); €82,929 (2nd LSI) (after 3 years satisfactory service on the 1st LSI). Entry point to this scale will be determined in accordance with Circulars issued by the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage. In accordance with Departmental Circular letter EL 02/2011, a person who is not a serving public service employee on or after 1st January 2011, will enter the scale for the position at the minimum point. Rate of remuneration may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government Policy. Under the Public Service Stability Agreement 2013, the working hours for newly appointed/promoted staff are 35 hours per week. All applicants must refer to the Additional Candidate Information Booklet which can be found at https://careers.dublincity.ie for additional relevant information pertaining to the salary scale and the recruitment process. PARTICULARS OF POSITION (a) The post is permanent, whole time and pensionable. (b) Dublin City Council reserves the right to, at any time, assign an employee to any Department now or in the future. (c) A period of one year’s probation applies where a person is permanently appointed to Dublin City Council. CITIZENSHIP Candidates must, by the date of application be; a) A citizen of the European Economic Area (EEA). The EEA consists of the Member States of the European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway, or b) A citizen of the United Kingdom (UK), or c) A citizen of Switzerland pursuant to the agreement between the EU and Switzerland on the free movement of persons, or d) A non-EEA citizen who is a spouse or child of an EEA or UK or Swiss citizen and has a stamp 4 visa, or e) A person awarded international protection under the International Protection Act 2015 or any family member entitled to remain in the State as a result of family reunification and has a stamp 4 visa, or f) A non-EEA citizen who is a parent of a dependent child who is a citizen of, and resident in, an EEA member state or the UK or Switzerland and has a stamp 4 visa. Dublin City Council welcomes all nationalities and ethnic backgrounds to join its diverse workforce and we hereby reserve the sole discretion to vary the above requirements from time to time subject to the business needs and staffing requirements. IRISH PROFICIENCY As part of our ongoing commitment to support the Irish language, our leadership on the Gaeilge365 programme and to comply with the Official Languages (Amendment) Act 2021, we are gathering information on candidates’ capacity to speak Irish. Under this legislation, public bodies are required to ensure that 20% of new recruits are capable of performing their duties through Irish by 2030. While this position is not an Irish language speaking role, we are asking all applicants to indicate their current level of Irish language ability. This information will be used for workforce planning purposes only and will not form part of the selection process for this competition. ADDITIONAL RELEVANT INFORMATION FOR APPLICANTS • The National Vetting Bureau (Children and Vulnerable Persons) Act 2012 to 2016 came into effect on 29th April 2016. The Act places a statutory obligation on Dublin City Council to ensure that any work or activity which is carried out by a person, a necessary and regular part of which consists mainly of a person having access to, or contact with children or vulnerable persons, will be the subject of Garda Vetting. • Subject to the provisions of the Freedom of Information Act 2014, applications will be treated in strict confidence. • Any attempt by a candidate themselves or by any person(s) acting at the candidate’s instigation, directly or indirectly, by means of written communication or otherwise, to canvass or otherwise influence in the candidate’s favour, any employee of the City Council or person nominated by the City Council to interview or examine applicants, will automatically disqualify the candidate for the position being sought. • It is important to remember that this is a competitive process for a role where integrity is paramount. Sharing information on the selection / interview process e.g. through social media or any other means, may result in a candidate being disqualified from the competition. • Dublin City Council does not allow the unsanctioned use of any type of recording equipment on its premises. This applies to any form of sound recording and any type of still picture or video recording, whether including sound recording or not, and covers any type of device used for these purposes. • An applicant who is found to be ineligible at any stage of the competition will not be further considered. Provision of inaccurate, untrue or misleading information will lead to disqualification from the competition, withdrawal of employment offer or dismissal. • A candidate who does not attend for interview when and where required by the City Council, or who does not, when requested, furnish such evidence as the City Council requires in regard to any matter relevant to their candidature, will have no further claim to consideration. • The City Council will not be responsible for any expenses candidates may incur in connection with their candidature. • The onus is on the candidate to keep a regular check on their Email Account as email notifications of updates may sometimes be filtered into Junk/Spam email folders. Dublin City Council accepts no responsibility for communication not accessed or received by an applicant.
Sports Marketing and Information Officer
QUALIFICATIONS 1. Character Candidates shall be of good character. 2. Health Candidates must be in a state of health that indicates a reasonable prospect of the 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: • Hold a third level qualification in marketing, communications, digital media, journalism or similar. • Have at least two years’ relevant experience in communications and marketing. • Hold a full, unendorsed Category B driving licence that permits permanent driving in Ireland. A willingness and ability to travel is required. • Have experience creating, editing and publishing digital content, particularly video. • Have experience in web and social media analytics. • Have experience in digital marketing. • Have experience using MS Office, Adobe Creative Cloud, Final Cut Pro, Pro Tools, Adobe InDesign and Adobe Photoshop, or similar software. • Have a good understanding of project-based programme delivery with measurable outcomes. • Hold a valid work permit, if required*. * All non-EU/EEA citizens must hold a valid work permit prior to and for the duration of their contract. The work permit must allow full-time work for Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council. It is the responsibility of individual employees to ensure that a valid work permit is held at all times. If, at any stage during the contract, a valid work permit is no longer held, Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council must be immediately advised and employment will cease with immediate effect. Non-Irish qualifications must be accompanied by a determination from Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) to establish comparability with the Irish National Framework of Qualifications. Overseas qualifications must also be accompanied by a translation document. JOB SPECIFICATION 1. Tenure The office is whole-time, permanent and pensionable. 2. Salary €36,113 – €38,240 – €41,259 – €43,241 – €44,975 – €46,653 – €48,917 – €50,557 – €52,239 (maximum point) – €53,829 (1st LSI) – €55,460 (2nd LSI) (1st February 2026 Rate) The entry point on this scale will be determined in accordance with Circulars issued by the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage. In accordance with Departmental Circular EL 02/2011, a person who is not a serving local authority employee on or after 1 January 2011 will enter the scale at the minimum point. Rates of remuneration may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government policy. The salary shall be fully inclusive and determined from time to time. Holders of the office shall pay to the Local Authority any fees or other monies (other than their inclusive salary) payable to or received by them by virtue of their office or in respect of services which they are required by or under any enactment to perform. 3. Superannuation Contributions Persons who become pensionable officers or employees of a Local Authority and are liable to pay Class A PRSI contributions will be required to contribute: • 1.5% of pensionable remuneration, and • 3.5% of net pensionable remuneration (pensionable remuneration less twice the annual rate of the maximum State Pension Contributory payable to a person with no adult dependant or qualified children). Persons liable to pay Class D PRSI contributions will be required to contribute 5% of pensionable remuneration. All pensionable officers or employees will also be required to contribute 1.5% of pensionable remuneration to the Spouses and Children’s Contributory Pension Scheme in accordance with the terms of the scheme. Retirement New Entrants to the Public Service (on or after 1 January 2013) New pensionable public servants recruited for the first time on or after 1 January 2013 will be members of the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012. Pension Age The minimum pension age is linked to the State Pension age, currently 66, but subject to change. Compulsory Retirement Age Scheme members must retire at age 70. Staff recruited on or after 1 January 2013 who were employed in the Public Service on 31 December 2012, or within a period not exceeding 26 weeks prior to that date, will retain their existing pension scheme terms and conditions. In certain circumstances, such as secondment, approved leave, or continuation on the same contract, the 26-week rule does not apply. Incentivised Scheme for Early Retirement (ISER) Under Department of Finance Circular 12/09, retirees under the ISER scheme are debarred from applying for another position in the same employment or sector. Accordingly, such retirees may not apply for this position. 4. Hours of Work All new entrants and new appointments or promotions will work 35 hours per week. 5. Annual Leave Annual leave entitlement for the position of Sports Marketing and Information Officer is 30 days per annum, in accordance with Department of Environment, Community and Local Government Circular LG(P) 07/2011. 6. Probation Where a person is not already a permanent officer of a Local Authority, the following provisions apply: a) A probationary period shall apply following appointment. b) The probationary period shall be one year. c) Appointment shall not be confirmed unless the Chief Executive certifies satisfactory service during the probationary period. 7. Duties The duties of the office are to provide professional, technical or ancillary services of an advisory, supervisory or executive nature under the direction of the appropriate professional officer, including acting for a higher-ranking officer during their absence when required. The Sports Marketing and Information Officer will be responsible for increasing awareness and engagement with audiences and stakeholders to raise the profile of Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown Sports Partnership and sport in the County. Duties include, but are not limited to: • Develop and implement a sports communication and awareness-raising plan for the Local Sports Partnership. • Work with the sports team to deliver multi-channel campaigns across social media, email and the website. • Promote sporting initiatives, events and opportunities throughout the County. • Develop and disseminate awareness materials to increase visibility among the public and stakeholders. • Draft engaging copy for website and social media platforms. • Identify and engage target audiences effectively. • Manage website and social media content to ensure accuracy, currency and brand consistency. • Monitor and assess media coverage and conduct research to assess reach and impact. • Prepare media statements and briefings and organise publicity activities. • Liaise with the DLRCC Communications Office and key stakeholders. • Coordinate communications for sport and physical activity campaigns. • Promote key messages on the benefits of sport and physical activity. • Attend meetings, events and networking opportunities, including outside normal working hours. • Review digital performance and recommend improvements. • Adhere to all DLRCC policies, procedures and standards. 8. Location and Residence Holders of the office shall reside within the district or a reasonable distance thereof. The Council reserves the right to assign employees to any premises in use by the Council, subject to reasonable notice. 9. Citizenship Candidates must, by the date of any job offer, be: • An EEA citizen, • A UK citizen, • A Swiss citizen, • A non-EEA citizen with Stamp 4 as a qualifying family member, • A person with international protection or family reunification rights, or • A non-EEA parent of a dependent Irish citizen with Stamp 4 permission. 10. Recruitment Selection will be by interview, which may be in person or online. Interviews will be competency-based and may include shortlisting, aptitude testing or preliminary interviews. Appeals procedures, panel formation, appointment timelines and withdrawal conditions apply as outlined. Additional Relevant Information for Applicants • Garda Vetting applies under the National Vetting Bureau Acts 2012–2016. • Applications are treated confidentially under the Freedom of Information Act 2014. • Sharing interview or selection information may result in disqualification. • Unauthorised recording on Council premises is prohibited. • Inaccurate or misleading information will result in disqualification or dismissal. • Failure to attend interview or provide requested documentation will result in exclusion. • Proof of eligibility and satisfactory references will be required prior to appointment. Employee Benefits (Examples) • Blended Working Policy • Family Friendly Policies • Staff Health Screening Programme • Cycle to Work Scheme • Learning and Development Opportunities • Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave • Pension Scheme Membership • Employee Assistance Programme
