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Role Description Applications are invited for the post of Finance Administrator, Office of Research Grants & Contracts, Finance Office. Research is a core activity of the University; it is fueled by external research income. The continuation of this expenditure stream (circa €120m p.a.) is dependent on accurate and timely reporting. This reporting function is facilitated by the above post. The main duties will be: The post-holder is a key member of the research team in the Finance Office and will principally be responsible for: • The preparation of financial reports submitted to external funding bodies. • The production and delivery of timely and accurate information to management and researchers. • The development and maintenance of good relationships with researchers and external funding bodies. • Ensuring that all claims for funds are submitted to funding agencies on time for all expenditure incurred. Ensure that all income due is received on time. • Working with and advising the Office of Vice President for Research & Innovation on the financial elements of grant applications and awards. • The completion of any other duties assigned by the Deputy Research Accountant. Selection Criteria The successful candidate will be expected to have: Essential Criteria Have financial accounting and reporting experience in a large organisation, be self-motivated and exercise own initiative on a wide variety of issues. Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills, particularly the ability to explain complex financial information to non-financial stakeholders. Demonstrate excellent IT skills. Demonstrate strong attention to detail. Demonstrate ability to work under pressure and with multiple deadlines. Desirable Criteria 6. Experience of working in a Higher Education organisation. 7. Expertise and experience in Lean methodologies and continuous improvement initiatives. 8. Enterprise systems knowledge and implementation experience, preferably Agresso. Candidates are requested to make a personal assessment of these criteria against their own qualifications, skills and abilities to assess whether they should apply for the post. Please note: Candidates who do not demonstrate that they meet the criteria set above will not be shortlisted. The University, at its discretion, may undertake to make an additional appointment(s) from this competition following the conclusion of the process. Competencies relating to administrative grades in the University are available on the website. Conditions of Employment Salary: Appointment may be made on the Admin V Salary Scale: €51,820 - €63,555 (Scale B) / €49,570 - €60,492 (Scale A). Salary placement on appointment will be in accordance with public sector pay policy. As required by public pay policy for the higher education sector, new appointments to a direct entry recruitment grade will generally be at the minimum (1st point) of the relevant scale. For existing public servants, the restriction to the first point on scale may be varied where a person is appointed to the same or an analogous grade, role or position as their previous public service employment. The rate of remuneration for all appointments may be adjusted from time to time in line with government policy. The working hours for administrative staff are 35 hours per week with normal hours of duty from 9.00am to 5.00pm Monday to Friday, with 1 hour for lunch break. Due to the nature and seniority of the post, however, it may be necessary to extend and vary these hours from time to time in order to meet the exigencies of the post. Annual Leave will be 27 days per annum (pro-rata). This leave is exclusive of public holidays and Good Friday. The leave year commences on 1 July annually and four days annual leave must be held for the Christmas closure period. Sick Leave: Sick leave will be granted in line with University policy in this regard which may change from time to time. You should familiarise yourself with the University Sick Leave Policy and University Sick Leave Management Policy. Tenure of the Post The tenure of the post is specific purpose whole time, based on the following provisions: a) A probationary period of twelve months shall apply from commencement of employment in the post during which the contract of employment may be terminated by either party in accordance with the Minimum Notice and Terms of Employment Acts, 1973 to 2005. b) Except in circumstances of gross misconduct justifying immediate dismissal, the appointee will receive one month's notice of termination of employment, or, if greater, such notice as is provided for in a minimum notice in terms of Employment Act, 1973. c) The appointee is required to give one month's notice of termination of employment. Pension The Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012 established the Single Public Service Pension Scheme. In general, anyone taking up pensionable public service employment on or after 1 January 2013 is a member of the Single Scheme. The Act provides that most members of the Single Scheme have a minimum pension age consistent with the age of eligibility for the State Pension (Contributory) and a compulsory retirement age of 70. A member of this group is generally referred to as a “Single Scheme member”. However, applicants who have previously worked in a pensionable post (non-Single Scheme terms) in the Irish Civil/Public service may be offered membership of the UCC Pension scheme. The normal retirement date in this scheme is age 65. A compulsory retirement date of 70 may apply depending on date of first employment in the Irish Civil/Public service. The relevant pension scheme will be confirmed to the successful applicant on completion of the Pensions Declaration form prior to taking up employment. Applicants that have previously availed of an Irish Public Service Scheme of incentivised early retirement or enhanced redundancy payment should ensure that they are not precluded from re-engagement in the Irish Public Service under the terms of such schemes. Queries should be directed to an applicant’s former Civil/Public Service Employer in the first instance. Applicants who are in receipt of an ill-health pension from an Irish Civil/Public Service body are required to declare that they are in receipt of such a pension. Pension Abatement: If an appointee has previously been employed in the Civil or Public Service and that appointee is entitled to or in receipt of a pension from the Civil or Public Service, or where a Civil/Public Service pension comes into payment during the appointee’s re-employment, that pension will be subject to abatement in accordance with Section 52 of the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012. Please note: In applying for this position, you are acknowledging that you understand that the abatement provisions, where relevant, will apply. It is not envisaged that the employing Department/Office/Body will support an application or an abatement waiver in respect of appointments to this position. Additional dependants’ benefits can be provided by membership of the Supplementary Life Assurance Scheme. You will be automatically included as a member of the scheme on commencement of your employment, but you may elect to opt out of the scheme at any stage. The current membership rate is 0.26% of your salary. Membership of the Group Personal Accident Scheme shall apply to all employees, subject to individual acceptance by the Insurance Company. The salary quoted is subject to a deduction from salary at the rate of 0.06%. The UCC Income Continuance Plan (ICP) provides a source of income in the event of long or short-term temporary disability. As part of your contract of employment, you will be automatically included in the ICP with effect from the same date, provided you have not previously opted out of the plan or you have been declined for cover under previous contracts of employment with UCC. An additional benefit is membership to Specified Illness Cover (SIC), which pays a once-off lump sum benefit in the event of a member being diagnosed with a specified illness. The cost of membership of both plans will be deducted from your salary. The current combined membership rate is 1.05% of your salary. The Pay Related Social Insurance Class A1 rate of Pay Related Social Insurance (PRSI) applies to the post. Voluntary Health Insurance: VHI / Laya Healthcare & Irish Life Healthcare offer group schemes. Premiums must be paid via the UCC payroll. The Laya Group No is 32805 and VHI Group No is 137. Additional benefits: We offer progressive employment and training policies including opportunities for further studies. Staff can avail of membership of a variety of clubs and societies and a wide range of facilities on campus, including a leisure centre. As an equal opportunities employer, we offer a comprehensive suite of Work Life Balance Policies. A list of such initiatives is available on our webpage. UCC welcomes applications from non-EEA citizens. However, regulations regarding employment permits are set by the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment and must be strictly adhered to. An offer of appointment to non-EEA candidates is subject to the granting of a work permit by the Department of Enterprise, Trade & Employment. Candidates are requested to make a personal assessment against their own eligibility as to whether they should apply for this post. Certificates and Testimonials: These documents should not be sent with the application. Candidates who are selected for interview will be requested to submit the necessary documentation. References: Following completion of the interview process and the identification of the preferred candidate, any offer of appointment will be subject to receipt of satisfactory references. For internal candidates, the People & Culture Department will seek a reference from a candidate’s line manager once the preferred candidate has accepted a conditional offer of employment. Additional references may be sought on the request of the hiring manager. Shortlisted candidates for posts shall be required to appear before a Board of Assessors. Interviews will be conducted either online via Microsoft Teams or in person in the first instance. Candidates may also be required to attend an interview in person if the interview takes place online. Candidates will be notified as appropriate. A successful candidate will be required to submit a birth certificate, documentary evidence confirming academic qualifications, and to undergo a medical examination. Garda vetting and/or an international police clearance may also be required. Candidates may be required to produce documentary evidence to support any statements made by them on their application form or any supporting documentation.
Administrative Officer
Vacancy The GRAI is seeking to appoint an Administrative Officer (AO - Standard Scale) and have three vacancies in Enforcement and Compliance Directorates at present. Successful applicants will be placed on a panel for a period of up to 18 months to fill future vacancies for Administrative Officer roles (Administrative Officer - Standard Scale) within GRAI. Appointed Administrative Officers may be assigned to any directorate within the GRAI, in line with the evolving business needs and operational priorities. This is a panel competition and GRAI reserves the right to hold separate competitions for specialist or technical Administrative Officer roles as needed. The Role – Overview The Administrative Officer (AO - Standard Scale) will be supporting the efficient and effective delivery of GRAI’s regulatory functions by providing administrative, operational, and organisational support, initially within the Enforcement and Compliance Directorate. The role involves managing and processing information, coordinating tasks, supporting casework, and assisting with documentation and reporting. Key Responsibilities • Review extensive documentation received from the Gambling operators, whilst drawing from evidence, experience and relevant policies, procedures and legislation in order to formulate balanced judgements and recommendations. • Analyse and evaluate complex written, numerical and verbal compliance and enforcement information in an accurate and timely manner. • Assist in the coordination of compliance monitoring activities, including scheduling audits and preparing documentation for inspections. • Monitor, research and draft policy papers on implications of development in the Gambling Sector for regulation of the Irish market, AML and other matters. • Provide day-to-day administrative support, including document preparation, filing, correspondence, and record management. • Prepare clear and accurate letters, briefings, reports, and other documents as required. • Act as the initial point of contact for stakeholders, handling inquiries related to enforcement and compliance in a clear, professional, and engaging manner, across verbal, digital and written communications. • Coordinate meetings, schedules, and communications associated with compliance and enforcement activities. • Maintain data and management information systems in a timely and accurate manner. • Ensure compliance with internal procedures, data protection obligations, FOI processes, and confidentiality requirements. • Work collaboratively with other departments within GRAI to ensure a thorough and holistic approach to licensing assessments. • Manage, plan, and prioritise workload to ensure targets and deadlines are met. • Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time. Essential Criteria To be eligible to apply for this role you must have/demonstrate in your application form that you meet the following essential criteria: • A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree (Level 7 on the NFQ). • Two years of experience in an administrative or support role, within a relevant professional environment e.g. regulatory, legal, compliance, governance. • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, with practical experience in Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint. Desirable Criteria Candidates who meet the essential criteria and can demonstrate the following may have an advantage: • Proven track record of maintaining high levels of accuracy in data entry and document management tasks. • Demonstrable written and verbal communication skills, including experience drafting routine correspondence in a professional setting. • Evidence of managing multiple administrative tasks concurrently, with examples of meeting deadlines, prioritising workloads, or coordinating competing responsibilities in a high-volume or time-sensitive environment. • Previous experience working in a regulatory environment particularly in roles involving enforcement or compliance. Eligibility to Compete Citizenship Requirements Eligible candidates must be: a) A citizen of the European Economic Area (EEA). The EEA consists of the Member States of the European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway; or b) A citizen of the United Kingdom (UK); or c) A citizen of Switzerland pursuant to the agreement between the EU and Switzerland on the free movement of persons; or d) A non-EEA citizen who has a stamp 41 or a stamp 5 permission. To qualify candidates must meet one of the citizenship criteria above by the date of any job offer. Principal Conditions of Service General This appointment is to the position of the Administrative Officer (AO, Standard Scale) of Applications in the Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland and is made under section 26 of the Gambling Regulations Act 2024. Employees of the Authority are Public Servants and are subject to all of the terms and conditions which apply to public servants generally. Salary The successful applicant will be paid at the AO (Standard Scale) salary, rates effective from 1st February 2026. Administrative Officer Personal Pension Contribution (PPC): €40,768 €43,464 €44,236 €47,613 €51,950 €55,395 €58,977 €62,606 €66,233 €69,849 €72,353¹ €75,789² The PPC pay rate applies when the individual is required to pay a Personal Pension Contribution (otherwise known as a main scheme contribution) in accordance with the rules of their main/personal superannuation scheme. This is different to a contribution in respect of membership of a Spouses’ and Children’s scheme, or the Additional Superannuation Contributions (ASC). Long service increments may be payable after 3 (LSI1) and 6 (LSI2) years satisfactory service at the maximum of the scale. A different rate (“non-PPC”) will apply where the appointee is not required to make a Personal Pension Contribution. Tenure and Probation This competition is for appointment to a permanent Public Service post in the Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland, subject to successful completion of a probationary period. The probationary contract will be for a period of one year from the date specified on the contract. During the period of your probationary contract, your performance will be subject to review by your supervisor(s) to determine whether you: (i) Have performed in a satisfactory manner (ii) Have been satisfactory in general conduct (iii) Are suitable from the point of view of health with particular regard to sick leave Prior to the completion of the probationary contract a decision will be made as to whether or not you will be retained. Duties Appointees will be required to perform the duties outlined above, and any other duties which may be assigned to them from time to time as appropriate. Outside Employment The successful candidate may not engage in private practice or be connected with any outside business which would interfere with the performance of official duties or conflict in any way with the position of Administrative Officer (AO). Headquarters / Working Environment The GRAI is currently based in the Dublin City Centre but this may be changed by Government decision. Hybrid working arrangements will also be available in the GRAI. When absent from home and headquarters on official duty the Administrative Officer (AO) will be paid appropriate travelling expenses and subsistence allowances, subject to normal Department of Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery and Reform regulations. Hours of Attendance Hours of attendance will be fixed from time to time but will amount to not less than 41 hours and 15 minutes gross or 35 hours net per week. The Administrative Officer (AO) may be required to work such additional hours from time to time as may be reasonable and necessary for the proper performance of their duties subject to the limits set down in the working time regulations. The rate of remuneration payable covers any extra attendance liability that may arise from time to time. Annual Leave The annual leave for this position is 25 days, rising to 29 days after 5 years’ service and to 30 days after 10 years’ service. This allowance is subject to the usual conditions regarding the granting of annual leave in the public service, is based on a five-day week and is exclusive of the usual public holidays. Sick Leave Pay during properly certified sick absence, provided there is no evidence of permanent disability for service, will apply on a pro-rata basis, in accordance with the provisions of the sick leave circulars for the civil and public service. Officers who will be paying Class A rate of PRSI will be required to sign a mandate authorising the Department of Social Protection to pay any benefits due under the Social Welfare Acts direct to the Authority. Payment during illness will be subject to the officer making the necessary claims for social insurance benefit to the Department of Social Protection within the required time limits
Contract Administrator
H&J Martin Ltd (part of the Lagan Specialist Contracting Group) is now recruiting for a Contract Administrator. Company: H&J Martin Limited – Facilities Management Job Type: Full Time, Permanent Location: Rosemount House, Belfast Our Business H&J Martin Limited are a Fit Out and Facilities Management company operating throughout the UK and Ireland. As part of the Lagan Specialist Contracting Group our mission is to provide Construction, Fit Out and Facilities Management solutions in an environment where people feel safe, secure and valued. Role Overview We are looking for a highly organised and detail-oriented Contract Administrator to join our FM Operations team. This role is responsible for supporting the full lifecycle of service delivery across multiple contracts—from initial client call logging through to job completion and close-out. The Contract Administrator will work closely with engineers, schedulers, and clients to ensure that all administrative aspects of service delivery are handled efficiently, accurately, and in line with contractual obligations. This is a key role in ensuring smooth operations, compliance, and high levels of customer satisfaction. *Please see attached document for full Job Description. The closing date for completed applications is Thursday 9th April 2026 at 12noon. LAGAN SPECIALIST CONTRACTING GROUP ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER
Administration & Patient Services Manager
Purpose of the Role The post holder will play a key strategic role, working closely with consultants, multidisciplinary teams (MDTs), and the Head of Operations to shape, lead, and deliver administrative and operational systems that directly support clinical priorities, patient safety, and organisational performance They will be responsible for the efficient and effective management of inpatient referrals and bed capacity, supporting optimal patient flow, while ensuring the smooth operation of outpatient services. The post holder will also lead in administrative governance, regulatory compliance, and quality standards across all areas of responsibility, ensuring adherence to internal policies and external regulations. In line with the hospital’s digital transformation agenda, the role will also contribute to the design and implementation of improved digital workflows, data-driven decision-making, and the integration of technology to enhance administrative efficiency and service user experience. Main Duties & Responsibilities
