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Smyths Toys Smyths Toys is one of the world's largest specialty retailers of children's toys. We operate both online, and via our physical retail stores, with hundreds of stores spread across Europe and the UK. We source our product range from an extensive array of UK, European, and international suppliers.Are you up for the challenge? Then please apply online today! About the Role The Website Content & Copywriting Executive will be responsible for creating, editing and managing product content across the company website. Working alongside the webdata team, the role ensures all online content is accurate, and aligned with brand guidelines.The role will also support the creation and proofreading of clear, concise product copy for the company’s 300-page toy catalogue, ensuring accuracy and consistency across all content. Salary: €32,000 - €34,000 depending on experience Responsibilities Smyths Toys is an equal opportunities employer
Customer Assistant
Summary From our Head Office to the shop floor and everywhere in between our primary goal is to create and deliver a fantastic customer journey for everyone who shops at Lidl. Customer obsessed, high energy and love learning every day? If that sounds like you, earn €460+ per week as a Customer Assistant on our standard 30 hour contract.You’ll work across different shift times, on varied tasks and with different colleagues.What does a normal day* as a Customer Assistant look like? (*there’s no such thing as ‘normal’ in retail but we’ve tried our best!)As a Customer Assistant you are required to sell alcohol, therefore you must be 18 or over to work in our store. Shift Patterns: • Morning shift: Starting at 5am or 6am with your team, you’ll be getting our award-winning products fully stocked on the shop floor and our delicious bakery products ready for our customers to enjoy by opening time so they can Go Full Lidl! • Middle shift: Starting mid-morning or early afternoon, you’ll make sure our stores are spotlessly clean, well presented and our products remain fresh, all while helping customers with queries on the shop floor and working on tills to minimise till queues• Late shift: From your start time in the afternoon, you’ll make sure our customers experience is top class by serving them with a smile while on the tills, restocking missing items and getting the store ready for the next day What you'll do • Interacting with the customer in a pleasant, friendly and helpful manner• Ensuring stock loss controls are followed in all areas of the store • Maintaining store and external cleanliness and hygiene standards• Following freshness and rotation principles• Ensuring all waste is managed correctly• Assisting in the stock count process What you'll need • A can-do attitude and excellent customer service skills• The willingness to go the extra mile for our customers• To be responsible and reliable• To enjoy working in a fast-paced, varied environment• A good team player• Preferably, previous experience in a customer facing role but this is not essential provided you have the right attitude What you'll receive We offer a competitive and transparent salary system, that ensures pay equality across all positions at Lidl Year 1 • Basic Rate €15.40• €19.25 (Unsocial Hours) • €23.10 (Overtime/Sundays) • €30.80 (Bank Holiday) Year 2 • Basic Rate €16.20 • €20.25 (Unsocial Hours) • €24.30 (Overtime/Sundays) • €32.40 (Bank Holiday) Year 3 • Basic Rate €16.90 • €21.13 (Unsocial Hours) • €25.35 (Overtime/Sundays) • €33.80 (Bank Holiday) Year 4 • Basic Rate €17.90 • €22.38 (Unsocial Hours) • €26.85 (Overtime/Sundays) • €35.80 (Bank Holiday) Lidl is an equal opportunities employer. If you have any particular requirements, we will ensure any reasonable accommodations are implemented as part of the recruitment and selection process. We value diversity and inclusion in our workplace and want to ensure that all applicants have the same opportunity regardless of gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, age, disability, race, religious belief, political opinion or membership of the traveller community.
Assistant General Manager
CAN YOU FOLLOW IN THE COLONEL’S FOOTSTEPS? Here’s a bit more on what you can expect from the job and some of the important experiences that can help you show you’ve got what it takes to make the Colonel proud… As an Assistant Restaurant General Manager (ARGM) you will be “wingman” or woman to the Restaurant General Manager (RGM) . You’re an authentic brand ambassador who also happens to love our chicken and chips. Our ARGM’s have a wealth of experience coming from a variety of backgrounds, from supermarkets and pubs, to high street retailers and even banks. You’ll be empowered to partner with your RGM to run your restaurant like you own it. We want to give the kind of guest service that makes guests come back for more so we’re looking for leaders who will coach their teams well and can create a culture that puts guests at the centre. WHO WE ARE Take one man with a big idea (and some serious style), add 11 herbs and spices, 1,009 rejections, buckets of grit, ambition and southern hospitality and you’ve got KFC. It’s simple, we’re a people business that sells chicken and chips (and some other pretty epic stuff too). OUR RESTAURANT CULTURE We do things the right way. It isn’t always easy, but it’s always better. We lead with our hearts, work hard and play hard and we welcome everyone into our big KFC family. It doesn’t matter who you are, where you’re from, or what your shoe size is – everyone has a place at the Colonel’s table. All we ask is that you roll up your sleeves, get stuck in and treat our team like family and our guests as friends. It’s what the Colonel would do. That got you cluckin’ excited? Apply now - there might just be a seat for you at the Colonel’s table…
Social Care Worker
CORLANN –WEST REGION POST: PERMANENT FULL-TIME SOCIAL CARE WORKER BRUACH NA MARA ADULT SERVICES (Spiddal, Co. Galway) Ref: 97549 A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration may be filled. Locum Social Care Worker roles are also available. DESCRIPTION AND VISION OF SERVICES Corlann – West Region provide a community based, person centred service focusing on the needs and abilities of children and adults with intellectual disabilities. The vision of Corlann is to support people with intellectual disabilities to achieve a full and valued life in their community, in line with best practice both nationally and internationally. Working in partnership with each person supported by Corlann, we aim to create opportunities for people supported by Corlann to have ordinary life experiences and to be closely connected to family and friends. We are committed to supporting people to live a life of their choosing. Bruach na Mara Adult Services provide a range of community-based servicesincluding day, residential, respite, community outreach, family support and a range of multidisciplinary support services. People are supported in day centres, supported employment, social and micro enterprises, training and education and these can be in groups or individualised. People are supported in residential settings in their own homes in the community individually and in groups. We wish to create opportunities for people who use our services to have valued social roles in their communities and to form friendships. We wish to recruit innovative, creative and motivated people who will relish the opportunity to assist in achieving this vision as part of a team. We are looking for people who will be flexible and adapt to the needs of particular individuals they supportand are open to change. Location: Bruach na Mara Adult Services (South Connemara). Staff allocation could be either within residential/respite/day settings or in community services. The appointee will initially commence working in one particular area of the Bruach na Mara services and this work location may change due to future service needs. The Role: Social Care Workers fulfil a key worker supportive and advocative role for adults supported by Corlann in all aspects of their lives, focusing on each individual’s ability and promoting independence and development of skills at all times. The Social Care Worker will assist people with the development of person-centred plans and critically, will support people to make informed choices and fulfil their potential. They will encourage participation in the community through inclusive and creative thinking, seek opportunities for new experiences and encourage positive risk taking in leading to informed choices. Reporting/Responsible to: Team Leader/Team Manager Qualifications and Experience: Skills: Candidates must demonstrate: · Leadership and networking skills - Staff will be expected to network with local community groups and develop positive links for the people who use the service. · Good organisational and planning skills, with the ability to support goal setting and following through to the achievement of outcomes · Creativity, initiative, self-motivation, flexibility and good judgement · Commitment to current best practice internationally and co-operating in an interdisciplinary team environment with a person-centred philosophy · Excellent listening skills, patience and a sense of humour Working Hours: 78 hours a fortnight All posts are based on a 14-day duty roster. The successful candidates may be required to work to accommodate an integrated day service, with weekend work, some split duty hours, public holidays, evening/night duty and sleep-ins to meet service needs. Corlann model of service is based on Personal Outcome Measures quality and person centred planning system requiring employees to be flexible in their working hours to provide a quality service delivery for each person supported Annual Leave: 22 days per annum, i.e. 8.46 hours per 100 hours worked. Appropriate service related leave will be granted after 5 and 10 years’ service respectively. Remuneration: Department of Health Social Care Worker salary scale as at 01/02/2026 apply: €40,851 x 11 increments - €56,155 per annum. A long service increment €57,217 per annum is payable after 3 years on the maximum of the scale. Additional payments will be made for weekends, public holidays and night duty when worked. Salary quoted is based on a 39 hour working week. The successful candidate will be granted incremental credit subject to satisfactory verification of previous public sector service. Tenure: There is currently one permanent full time, pensionable post available. A panel may be formed as a result of this process from which subsequent permanent, temporary or fixed term Social Care Worker appointments within Bruach na Mara Services may be offered over the next 6 to 12 months. Probation: A probationary period of nine months from the date of appointment applies to the post. The employment may be terminated at any time during the probationary period should the employer find that the appointee is unsuitable to continue employment. The probation period may be extended at the Employer’s discretion. Informal enquiries for the above post to Sabina Hynes (Area Manager) or Jennifer O’Connell/Hannah Ward (Service Co Ordinators) on 091-721536 Closing date for receipt of completed application forms /CV’s on-line is 5pm Thursday 21st May 2026 Interview date is scheduled for June 2026 Corlann is an equal opportunities employer INDW
Shift Runner
Here’s a bit more on what you can expect from the job and some of the important experiences that can help you show you’ve got what it takes to make the Colonel proud… As a Shift Runner you will be providing direct support to the Restaurant General Manager. You’re an authentic brand ambassador who also happens to love our chicken and chips. Our Shift Runners have a wealth of experience coming from a variety of backgrounds, from supermarkets and pubs, to high street retailers and even banks. You’ll be empowered to partner with your RGM and management team to run your restaurant like you own it. We like to think of our people as the 12th secret ingredient of our famous recipe. It’s our ‘other’ SECRET. As a restaurant Shift Runner you’ll help your team be their best selves through on the job training every day, particularly in helping them give great service to our guests, day in and day out WHO WE ARE Take one man with a big idea (and some serious style), add 11 herbs and spices, 1,009 rejections, buckets of grit, ambition and southern hospitality and you’ve got KFC. It’s simple, we’re a people business that sells chicken and chips (and some other pretty epic stuff too). OUR RESTAURANT CULTURE We do things the right way. It isn’t always easy, but it’s always better. We lead with our hearts, work hard and play hard and we welcome everyone into our big KFC family. It doesn’t matter who you are, where you’re from, or what your shoe size is – everyone has a place at the Colonel’s table. All we ask is that you roll up your sleeves, get stuck in and treat our team like family and our guests as friends. It’s what the Colonel would do. That got you cluckin’ excited? Apply now - there might just be a seat for you at the Colonel’s table…
Assistant General Manager
CAN YOU FOLLOW IN THE COLONEL’S FOOTSTEPS? Here’s a bit more on what you can expect from the job and some of the important experiences that can help you show you’ve got what it takes to make the Colonel proud… As an Assistant Restaurant General Manager (ARGM) you will be “wingman” or woman to the Restaurant General Manager (RGM) . You’re an authentic brand ambassador who also happens to love our chicken and chips. Our ARGM’s have a wealth of experience coming from a variety of backgrounds, from supermarkets and pubs, to high street retailers and even banks. You’ll be empowered to partner with your RGM to run your restaurant like you own it. We want to give the kind of guest service that makes guests come back for more so we’re looking for leaders who will coach their teams well and can create a culture that puts guests at the centre. WHO WE ARE Take one man with a big idea (and some serious style), add 11 herbs and spices, 1,009 rejections, buckets of grit, ambition and southern hospitality and you’ve got KFC. It’s simple, we’re a people business that sells chicken and chips (and some other pretty epic stuff too). OUR RESTAURANT CULTURE We do things the right way. It isn’t always easy, but it’s always better. We lead with our hearts, work hard and play hard and we welcome everyone into our big KFC family. It doesn’t matter who you are, where you’re from, or what your shoe size is – everyone has a place at the Colonel’s table. All we ask is that you roll up your sleeves, get stuck in and treat our team like family and our guests as friends. It’s what the Colonel would do. That got you cluckin’ excited? Apply now - there might just be a seat for you at the Colonel’s table…
Finance Coordinator
OUR CULTURE & COMMITMENTS At Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland, we are proud to foster a workplace culture built on creativity, inclusion, and respect. Through our Kind framework, we place equal importance on wellbeing, lifelong learning, sustainability, and equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI). We actively support our employees to thrive personally and professionally, offering opportunities to grow their skills, contribute to meaningful projects, and be part of a collaborative community. We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the audiences we serve and the stories we support on screen. We warmly welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives who meet the requirements of the role, and we celebrate the unique contributions that each person brings to our organisation. ROLE OVERVIEW The ideal candidate will hold previous financial experience or a qualification in business, accounting or finance with an interest in progressing their career in a fast-paced and expanding environment. This role is both dynamic and demanding, requiring the candidate to quickly understand the intricacies of Screen Ireland's finance operations. The successful candidate will be responsible for the processing and administration of the agency’s accounts payable operations, ensuring accurate recording of transactions and financial reporting, timely payments, compliance with internal financial controls, and complying with regulatory and best practice standards. Screen Ireland encourage professional growth and would provide financial assistance towards a professional accountancy qualification for the successful candidate. Collaborating closely with colleagues in the finance function, the successful candidate will support and play a key role in the administration of the unit. FUNCTION OVERVIEW The Finance team is responsible for the budgetary and financial management of the agency’s funds which includes provision of grant funding, value for money, compliance with financial procedures, strong corporate governance and the safeguarding of the agency’s assets to support the goals of Fís Éireann/ Screen Ireland. The total income for the agency is currently circa €43m, which provides for operational activities and is funded through government grants from the Department of Culture, Communication and Sport and other internally generated income. JOB GRADE / REPORTING LINE JOB GRADE It is anticipated that in order to have the required skills and competencies, the Executive Officer post will be at the First Point level. REPORTING LINE(S) This role will report directly to the Finance Manager. The role will work with internal stakeholders to ensure effective coordination, communication, and delivery of executive priorities. Reporting arrangements may be reviewed periodically to reflect organisational needs. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Domestic
CORLANN - WEST REGION PERMANENT PART-TIME HOUSEHOLD/DOMESTIC CAISLEAN SERVICES, ADULTS WEST SERVICES, GALWAY CITY & COUNTY JOB REF: 97533 A panel may be formed as a result of this process from which subsequent Household/ Domestic Staff appointments for Caislean Services may be made over the next 6 months. Location: Corlann – West Region provide a community based, person centred service focusing on the needs and abilities of children and adults with intellectual disabilities. The vision of the service is to support people with intellectual disabilities to achieve a full and valued life in their community, in line with best practice both nationally and internationally. Working in partnership with each person supported by services, we aim to create opportunities for people supported by services to have ordinary life experiences and to be closely connected to family and friends. We are committed to supporting people to live a life of their choosing. Caislean Adult Services provide a range of community-based servicesincluding day, residential, respite, community outreach, family support and a range of multidisciplinary support services. People are supported in day centres, supported employment, social and micro enterprises, training and education and these can be in groups or individualised. People are supported in residential settings in their own homes in the community individually and in groups. We wish to create opportunities for people who use our services to have valued social roles in their communities and to form friendships. We wish to recruit innovative, creative and motivated people who will relish the opportunity to assist in achieving this vision as part of a team. We are looking for people who will be flexible and adapt to the needs of particular individuals they supportand are open to change. Reports/Responsible To: Team Leader/ Service Coordinator Qualifications/Experience/Skills: · Candidates must have received a good general education. · A certificate in Food Hygiene /HACCP for Food Handlers training is an advantage. Alternatively, a commitment to completing a Food Hygiene /HACCP for Food Handlers training course is required. · Candidates must have adequate training and experience to enable him/her to carry out satisfactorily the duties of the post together with an appreciation of the needs of persons with an intellectual disability. · Candidates must be able to demonstrate domestic, household and food preparation and cooking skills. · A full clean manual Driving Licence, which qualifies you to drive manual transmission vehicles on Irish Roads and use of your own car is an essential requirement. Working Hours: 30 hours a fortnight based on a 7 day duty roster. The normal working hours will be Monday – Friday but may involve weekend or evening work if required to meet service needs. Corlann model of service is based on Personal Outcome Measures requiring employees to be flexible in their working hours to provide a quality service delivery for each individual. Annual Leave: 22 days per annum pro rata, i.e. 8.46 hours per 100 hours worked. Remuneration: Department of Health Domestic Salary Scale (01/02/2026) - €35,082 x 8 increments - €41,283 pro rata per annum. Tenure: This post is permanent part-time and pensionable. Probation: A probationary period of eleven months from the date of appointment applies to this post. To view full job description please see attached. Informal enquiries for this post to: Helen Lawrence Area Manager or Claire Keane Service Co Ordinator on 091 - 721410 Closing date for receipt of completed application forms on-line is 5pm Thursday 21st May 2026 Interviews for this post will take place June 2026 Corlann is an equal opportunities employer INDW
Staff Nurse/enhanced Nurse
CORLANN – WEST REGION POST OF TEMPORARY FULL TIME STAFF NURSE/ENHANCED NURSE CHILDREN’S SERVICES, GALWAY CITY & COUNTY JOB REF: 97537 A panel may be formed as a result of this process from which subsequent Staff Nurse/Enhanced Nurse appointments within the Children’s Services may be made over the next 6 months. Location: This post is primarily located in Crannog Children’s Respite Service. Crannog provides a respite service to children from 6 years of age up to 18 years of age who have a wide range of needs including those with Physical disability, complex medical needs, Autism and behavioural needs. There may also be a requirement to cover hours in the other Children’s Services including Crannmor Respite, Rosedale School and the Child Development Centres located in Galway City. Candidates will be required to be completely flexible in this position and will be required to work a variety of hours including day and night duty hours and sleep-ins as required. The Role: To support the implementation of children’s individualised developmental and educational programmes and work together with the multidisciplinary and staff teams in ensuring the maximum benefit of the programme for the children. To provide clinical nursing skills in supporting children with complex needs. To demonstrate and maintain the highest quality of nursing practice and apply his/ her skills to ensure the developmental, learning, physical, social, and emotional needs of the children in his/ her care are addressed at all times. Be an informed resource for educating and supporting care assistants and family members. Reporting/Responsible To: Team Leader/ Children’s Services Co-ordinator/ Sector Manager. Works With: - Children and families; - Staff Teams; - Multidisciplinary Staff. Qualifications/Experience: • A current Live Register Certificate from the NMBI (An Bord Altranais). A RNID qualification is highly desirable. • Candidates must have a minimum of six months experience of working with children or in an Intellectual Disability setting. • A full clean manual Irish Driving Licence (Class B) is desirable for this post. • Fluency in verbal and written English is an essential requirement of this post. • Basic IT skills are also desirable. Skills: Candidates must demonstrate: • Good judgement, discretion and confidentiality. • The ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal forms, and to communicate sensitively with family members and work with them for the best outcomes. • Creative problem solving skills. • The ability to work independently and seek support from interdisciplinary colleagues as appropriate. • Patience, flexibility, creativity and eagerness to become involved in a range of activities. • Ability to educate other staff and family members in positive health promotion needs. • The successful candidate will be required to co-operate in a team environment with a person-centred philosophy. Participate in person-centred planning, reviews and team meetings. • Attend and participate in training courses, and be an active member of the team. Working Hours: 75 hours per fortnight based on a 7-day/night duty roster. The successful candidate will be required to work days, evenings, weekends, public holidays and night duty and sleep-ins to meet service needs. The Corlann model of service is based on Personal Outcome Measures requiring employees to be flexible in their working hours to provide a quality service delivery for each individual. Annual Leave: 24 days pro rata per annum. Appropriate service-related leave will be granted after 5 and 10 years’ service respectively. Remuneration: Department of Health salary scales as at 01/02/2026 apply: Staff Nurse - € 37,788 x 11 increments - € 54,412 pro rata per annum. Long Service Increment € 56,032 pro rata per annum is granted after 3 years on the maximum of the scale. *Enhanced Nurse – € 44,811 x 7 increments - € 56,200 pro rata per annum. Long Service Increment € 57,846 pro rata per annum is granted after 3 years on the maximum of the scale. *As per HSE HR Circular 022/2019 – Nursing and Midwifery - the Enhanced Nurse / Midwife Practice Contract https://www.hse.ie/eng/staff/resources/hr-circulars/hr-circular-022-2019-re-enhanced-nurse-midwife-contract.pdf; once a staff nurse reaches point 4 on the Staff Nurse salary scale, they become eligible to apply for the role of Enhanced Nurse. Any Staff Nurse who wishes to avail of the Enhanced Nurse role will have to submit an application and also meet the qualifying criteria. Salary quoted is based on a 37.5 hour working week. The successful candidate will be granted incremental credit subject to satisfactory verification of previous relevant nursing service. Additional payments will be made for weekends, public holidays, and sleep-ins and night duty when worked. A location allowance of €2,637 per annum (pro-rata for part-time) will also be paid when assigned to services where 75% of the persons supported have a diagnosis of severe/profound intellectual disability. Tenure: The post is temporary, full time and pensionable linked on a specific purpose basis to a permanent staff member’s career break. Probation: A probationary period of nine months from the date of appointment applies to the post. The employment may be terminated at any time during the probationary period should the employer find that the appointee is unsuitable to continue employment. The probation period may be extended at the Employer’s discretion. Full Job description attached Informal enquiries to Ciara Donoghue Clarke, Children’s Service Coordinator 087 3999921 Closing date for receipt of completed application forms/CV’s on-line is 5pm, Thursday 21st May 2026 Interviews will take place on Thursday 11th June 2026 Corlann is an equal opportunities employer. INDW
Craftworker Gardener
Galway City Council invites applications from suitably qualified applicants who wish to be considered for inclusion on a panel for the position of Craft Gardener. All temporary and permanent vacancies for Craft Gardener may be filled throughout the lifetime of this panel. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES · The Craft Gardener’s role is primarily a team leader and a support to the Craft Foreman assigned as supervisor; · The Craft Gardener will when required provide a Temporary Acting Role (remunerated) for the Craft Foreman when they are absent or at such times when it is agreed that further Temporary Acting positions are required and approved; · To supervise, motivate and direct staff including compliance with the provision of the Safety, Health & Welfare at Work Acts, under the direction and supervision of the appropriate supervisor and other supervisory staff; · To carry out all duties allotted to them by the appointed Line Manager or other Management Staff and including such duties as may be assigned in relation to the operation and management of Recreation & Amenity Facilities under the Council’s control; · To prepare work schedules and costings and to submit weekly pay sheets; · To investigate complaints, write clear and accurate reports and submission of same when required; · To supervise contractors as required; · To carry out pro-active maintenance works on an ongoing basis which may include appointing and supervising external contractors to carry out works; · The person appointed may be required to work (overtime) after normal hours as and when required subject to the provisions of the Organisation of Working Time Act, 1997 for which payment at appropriate rates will be paid; · To carry out all duties allotted to him/her by the supervisor or other nominated officer in the operation and maintenance of existing Recreation & Amenity Facilities and any other additional / future Recreation & Amenity Facilities under the control of the Council; · To organise and supervise the day to day operation of the Recreation & Amenity facilities and where necessary liaise with the relevant clerical/administrative staff; · To ensure Council machinery & properties are maintained appropriately and to be responsible for maintenance of stocks of supplies to suitable levels; · The successful candidate will be required to operate all equipment provided, including any new technology which may be introduced in the future. · To carry out such other duties as may be assigned from time to time; Note: The above duties outline the main functions and responsibilities of the post of Craftworker Gardner and may be subject to change in the future. ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE POST 1. Character Candidates shall be of good character. 2. Health Each candidate must be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. 3. Citizenship : Candidates must, by the date of any job offer, be: i. A citizen of the European Economic Area (EEA). The EEA consists of the Member States of the European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway; or ii. A citizen of the United Kingdom (UK); or iii. A citizen of Switzerland pursuant to the agreement between the EU and Switzerland on the free movement of persons; or iv. 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 v. 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 vi. 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 4. Education, Training, Experience, etc. Each candidate must, on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms: · Hold at a minimum, an Advanced Certificate in Horticulture (QQI Level 6) , or equivalent qualification in Horticulture · Have comprehensive experience in planning, planting and maintaining greens spaces and/or have a demonstrable aptitude for this type of work · Have experience in the care and use of tools, machines and appliances used in the maintenance of parks, gardens and open spaces · Have a thorough knowledge of the cultivation of plants, both indoor and under glass, as well as a good knowledge of decorative and landscape gardening · Have had satisfactory experience of organising and setting out work · Hold a clean, current Class B driving licence , and have access to their own car · Hold a current Safe Pass Registration Card · Have a reasonable knowledge and awareness of Health and Safety Legislation and Regulations. Driving Licence Requirement Applicants should at the date of applying hold a full unendorsed valid Irish/EU licence, for Class B vehicles, or a licence acceptable to NDLS for transfer to full Irish licence, (Link below). https://www.ndls.ie/help/faq.html#exchange-of-foreign-driving-licences Desirable: It is desirable that candidates should have the following: · Hold a recognised diploma/degree in Amenity Landscape Horticultural Management (equivalent to Level 6 on the National Framework of Qualifications) to cover the following skills areas Turf Grass Management, Arboriculture, Plant Management (woody, herbaceous, perennials & annuals), plant pathology, Horticulture Machinery Management, Nursery Management, Budgetary Management and People Management; · Have a record of managing people and resources as part of a team reporting to a Supervisory or equivalent grade. They will be able to demonstrate their skills in these areas and clarify their experience at prioritising matters, records management, team leadership, Human Resources Management and Public Relations; · Be able to demonstrate a satisfactory knowledge of the principles of Practical Horticultural Amenity Management and Development; · Identify skills areas required to assist them in the new role which Galway City Council will later provide on the job. · Have experience/ability to keep records, write clear reports and perform satisfactorily, the clerical duties attached to the post · Demonstrate the ability to perform such other duties as may be assigned from time to time; · Demonstrate evidence of implementation of Safe Work practices as required under existing Safety Health & Welfare Legislation & Regulations; · Demonstrate the ability to deal with the public. · Be proficient with computer applications. *Non-Irish Qualifications must be accompanied by a determination from Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) to establish their comparability against the Irish National Framework of Qualifications, overseas qualifications must also be accompanied by a translation document. Each candidate must include on the application form details of all qualifications obtained by them. The invitation to attend for Interview is not to be regarded as an admission that you possess the prescribed qualifications and/or requirements for this post or are you qualified by law to hold the post. Documentary proof will be required before appointment where you claim credit for particular qualification, experience, etc. COMPETENCIES FOR THE POST Key Competencies for the post are given in the table below. Candidates will be expected to demonstrate sufficient evidence at interview of competence under each of these headings. Experience, Knowledge & Skills · Knowledge & understanding of the role and responsibilities · Knowledge & Understanding of the functions of a Local Government · Relevant experience to date · Technical Experience · Knowledge of current Health & Safety Regulations and their application in the workplace Planning & Organising Work · Deliver a high standard of service in line with work plans and schedules · Manage time and workload effectively · Problem solving/ decision making · Ability to work as part of a team & maintain effective working relationships · Ability to work on own initiative and unsupervised Communication & Interpersonal Skills Including Report Writing & Use of Technologies · Good communicator with the ability to develop and maintain good working relationships across all levels, both senior and junior · Ability to give and receive information accurately and clearly and ability to take instruction · Ability to work as part of a team · Strong ability to deal with the public. PRINCIPAL CONDITIONS OF SERVICE Type of Post Future relevant permanent and temporary posts will be filled from the panel(s) formed. The post(s) will be whole-time, permanent/temporary and pensionable. Remuneration The weekly salary (Circular EL 02-2026, Revised Local Authority Scales Operative from 1 February 2026) is as follows: Point 01/02/2026 Point 1 €806.10 after 0.5 years €828.58 after 1.5 years €882.60 after 2.5 years €888.20 after 3.5 years €893.69 after 4.5 years €899.26 after 5.5 years €904.80 after 6.5 years €910.35 after 7.5 years €915.89 after 8.5 years €921.45 after 9.5 years €926.96 IMPORTANT NOTE: Candidates should note that the starting salary is not subject to negotiation . Entry into the pay scale above the minimum point will only apply to existing public servants in the context of the relevant Government Pay Circulars. Candidates who are not covered by such Circulars will enter the pay scale at the minimum point i.e. €806.10. The rate of remuneration may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government pay policy. The holder of the office shall pay to the local authority any fees or other monies (other than their inclusive salary) payable to and received by them by virtue of their office or in respect of services which they are required by or under any enactment to perform. Probation: (a) there shall be a period after such appointments take effect during which such persons shall hold the position on probation, (b) such period shall be 12 months but, the Chief Executive may at their discretion extend such period, (c) such persons shall cease to hold the position at end of the period of probation unless during such period, the Chief Executive has certified that the service of such persons is satisfactory. Hours of Duty The person appointed will be required to work a 39 hour week. The successful candidate will be required to log their hours of work in accordance with the requirements of the Organisation of Working Time Act, 1997 and will be required to co-operate with the use of technologies to record such hours. Annual Leave: The annual leave entitlement will be 25 days per annum. Residence: Holder of the post shall reside in the district in which their duties are to be performed or within a reasonable distance thereof. Work Permit 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 you to work full time for Galway City Council. It is the responsibility of individual employees to ensure that you have a valid work permit. If at any stage during your contract you cease to hold a valid work permit you must immediately advise Galway City Council and your employment will cease with immediate effect. Outside Employment: The position is whole-time and the employee may not engage in private practice or be connected with any outside business which would interfere with the performance of official duties. Driving Licence: Applicants should at the date of applying hold a full unendorsed valid Irish /EU licence, for Class B vehicles, or a licence acceptable to NDLS for transfer to full Irish licence. Expenses incurred in work related travel will be recompensed in line with departmental circulars. Garda Vetting: The successful applicant may be required to undergo Garda Vetting prior to appointment. Superannuation Contribution: Persons who become pensionable officers of a local authority, who are liable to pay the Class A rate of PRSI contribution will be required in respect of their superannuation to contribute to the rate of 1.5% of their pensionable remuneration plus 3.5% of net pensionable remuneration (i.e. pensionable remuneration less twice the annual rate of the State Pension Contributory). Persons who become pensionable officers of a local authority who are liable to pay the Class D rate of PRSI contribution will be required, in respect of their superannuation, to contribute to the local authority at the rate of 5% of their pensionable remuneration. Widows & Orphans/ Spouses & Children’s Scheme All persons who become pensionable officers of a local Authority are required, in respect of the Local Government (Spouses and Children’s Contributory Pension) Scheme, 1986, to contribute to the local authority at the rate of 1.5% of net pensionable remuneration (i.e. pensionable remuneration less twice the annual rate of State Pension contributory) in accordance with the terms of the Scheme. New Entrants From 1st January 2013 – Single Public Services Pension Scheme FOR NEW ENTRANTS recruited on or after 1st January, 2013 as well as former public servants returning to the public service after a break of more than 26 weeks. The Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012 applies to your employment. Members of this Scheme are required in respect of superannuation to contribute at the rate of 3% of pensionable remuneration plus 3.5% of net pensionable remuneration (i.e. pensionable remuneration less twice the annual rate of State Pension contributory) and you are liable to pay the Class A rate of PRSI contribution. Under this scheme the mandatory retirement age is 70 years. Retirement Age: Retirement age will be determined on previous Public Sector Service (if any) and will be advised on appointment. Former Public Service Employees Eligibility to compete may be affected where applicants were formerly employed by the Irish Public Service and previously availed of an Irish Public Service Scheme including: · Incentivised Scheme for Early Retirement (ISER) · Department of Health and Children Circular (7/2010) · Collective Agreement: Redundancy Payments to Public Servants Applicants should ensure that they are not precluded from re-engagement in the Irish Public Service under the terms of such Schemes. This is a non-exhaustive list and any queries should be directed to the applicant’s former Irish Public Service Employer in the first instance. Declaration Applicants will be required to declare whether they have previously availed of a public service scheme of incentivised early retirement and/or the collective agreement outlined above. Applicants will also be required to declare any entitlements to a Public Service pension benefit (in payment or preserved) from any other Public Service employment and/or where they have received a payment-in-lieu in respect of service in any Public Service employment.
