Jobs in Kildare
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The Association of Irish Riding Clubs is seeking an organised and personable individual to join our team on a maternity leave cover basis for an administrative role. Hours: 22 hours per week with extra hours required during busy periods Reporting to: General Manager Location: Office-based in Naas, Co. Kildare Key Responsibilities: This is a great opportunity to be part of a dynamic organisation within the equestrian community. Please click the APPLY NOW button to upload your CV. Don't have a current CV? Click HERE to view the JobAlert.ie CV templates.
General Operators
Dangan Group is currently recruiting General Operators to join our production team in Timahoe. Dangan Group is currently recruiting General Operators to join our production team in Timahoe, Co. Kildare. Duties include:
Warehouse Operative
TRI Equestrian Tri Equestrian are currently seeking a full time warehouse operative to join their Newbridge team. TRI Equestrian is one of the largest retail equestrian stores in the country and with continued growth in the online sector, we are now expanding our team. This would be an excellent opportunity to get involved in a progressive and fast-paced working environment. Key Duties We are looking for teammates with a focus on delivering a first-class service to our customers, applicant must be hard working, and have great attention to detail. The principal duties and responsibilities of this warehouse operative role is to ensure accurate stock levels in the warehouse, picking and packing the orders for delivery the following day and to conduct cycle counts of the stock as required. Skills Required To apply please send your CV and cover letter in confidence by clicking the APPLY NOW button. Closing date for applications 01.05.26
Mystery Shoppers
Mystery Shoppers - Required Nationwide! Looking to earn an extra income? Would you like to earn cash while you shop? Customer Perceptions are recruiting Mystery Shoppers across Ireland. Flexible working hours are available to suit your needs. All you need is: ✅ Good observational skills ✅ The ability to recognise outstanding customer service ✅ A strong grasp of written and spoken English Click Apply Now to submit your application today! Don't have a current CV? No worries - Just click Apply Now and upload your letter of introduction through the cv section OR Click HERE to view the JobAlert.ie CV templates section and build your CV today! 🛑 IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE A RESPONSE WITHIN 4 WORKING DAYS OF SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION PLEASE DOUBLE-CHECK YOUR SPAM OR JUNK FOLDER 🛑
HGV (Class 1) Drivers
We're Hiring!! Growmoor Horticulture are looking for HGV (Class 1) Drivers for immediate starts in the following areas: Tyrone , Armagh, Dublin, Galway, Cavan , Monaghan, Longford, Dundalk and Carlow These are permanent positions Monday - Friday Walking floor/Bulk Tipper / Curtainsider collections & deliveries throughout NI & ROI. The candidates must have a valid UK driving license and have obtained CPC accreditation. Please contact Brian on 02838852346 for further information. Company: Growmoor Horticulture, 207 Derrylee Road, Dungannon, BT71 6NY Essential Requirements to apply: • Must be over 23 years old with Full CPC • 3 years’ experience • Full HGV Class 1 Drivers Licence (must be clean) • Digital Tachograph Card ( must be in date ) • Good Work Ethic and positive mind set Please click the APPLY NOW button to upload your CV Company Website: https://www.bettergrowing.com/
Census Regional Supervisor
About this Role Responsible for ensuring the smooth and effective implementation of the Census 2027 enumeration within an assigned region. This involves closely overseeing progress in each field district to ensure that all work is carried out according to the detailed guidelines provided by Census Headquarters in Swords, Co. Dublin, and that all specified deadlines are met. Reports to: Census Liaison Officer in the Census Headquarters in Swords, Co. Dublin. Manages: The work of some 8 to 13 Field Supervisors who in turn will have a team of Field Support Officers. Location of Post The commitment for this post will be from 19th of October 2026 to 18th of June 2027, with 41.15 hours gross or 35 hours net per week. The officer’s headquarters will be such as may be designated from time to time by the Director General of the Central Statistics Office. For the time being, the Director General has designated the officer’s home as headquarters. An Office Accommodation Allowance of €12.77 gross per week worked is payable as a lump sum at the end of the contract term for the provision of this facility. This payment may be made once the following criteria are met: • the officer must provide secure and confidential storage in their headquarters for all census material and equipment • only persons who are Officers of Statistics for census purposes may have access to this material, including the laptop computer • the accommodation and other facilities provided by the officer are suitable from the point of view of the safety of the official property being stored and the satisfactory conduct of official business When absent from home and headquarters on duty, the officer will be paid appropriate travelling expenses and subsistence allowances subject to the normal Civil Service regulations. Principal Duties The Census Regional Supervisor is responsible for ensuring the effective and accurate completion of the census enumeration within their assigned region. The Census Regional Supervisor will oversee 10 to 13 Census Field Supervisors, who in turn manage teams of Field Support Officers. The role includes assisting with the recruitment and training of field staff within their region and neighbouring regions, as well as applying rigorous quality control to all field operations. The Census Regional Supervisor will also be required to be proficient with the smartphone application used to record interactions with households. The role is carried out under the guidance of an assigned Census Liaison Officer. Key Responsibilities include: • Becoming proficient in several IT systems, including the Census Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system • Recruiting, training, and providing effective leadership to Field Supervisors and Field Support Officers • Identifying and managing risks associated with fieldwork operations • Implementing the census enumeration plan for the assigned region in line with census management directives • Handling a range of human resource responsibilities throughout the census period • Conducting exit interviews and completing staff assessment forms where required • Planning and supporting community engagement and outreach initiatives to promote census participation • Fulfilling local media requests The above job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties involved and, consequently, the post holder may be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post which may be assigned to them from time to time. The positions are full-time, and the officer may not engage in private practice or be connected with any outside business which would interfere with the performance of official duties. 1. Essential Requirements Candidates must, within the last ten years, have acquired at least three years of practical experience in two or more of the following areas: • Managing at a senior level, reporting directly to a Chief Executive or senior management within a large organisation • Supervising staff, ideally in a remote or blended work environment, and overseeing the organisation of work for teams of 10 or more people • Designing, organising, and delivering training programmes 2. Post Specific Requirements Candidates must also: • Have a strong working knowledge of employment rights legislation and a good understanding of procedures used within the Irish Civil Service • Demonstrate excellent written and spoken English • Possess strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills, with proven experience of engaging effectively with a broad range of stakeholders and members of the public • Be capable of working independently, taking initiative, and contributing effectively within a team environment • Be able to prioritise, plan, and manage a varied and demanding workload in a busy setting • Demonstrate the ability to take responsibility for meeting defined performance targets with clear accountability for outcomes • Be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications (including Word, Excel, and Teams), smartphones, and associated digital tools • Be available to work full-time for the duration of the contract • Hold a full, current, clean driving licence and have full-time access to a car for the contract period • Be eligible under citizenship requirements • Provide a residential address in Ireland at the time of appointment 3. Desirable Requirements The following would be advantageous for candidates to have: • NFQ level 5 or higher would be desirable • Direct involvement in the recruitment of staff at all levels and with a proven knowledge of employment legislation relating to fixed purpose contracts would be desirable • Have reliable access to high-quality Wi-Fi throughout the recruitment process and, if appointed, for the duration of the contract • More than 2 years Civil Service or Public Service would be desirable 4. Citizenship Requirements Eligible candidates must be: (a) A citizen of the European Economic Area (EEA). The EEA consists of the Member States of the European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway; or (b) A citizen of the United Kingdom (UK); or (c) A citizen of Switzerland pursuant to the agreement between the EU and Switzerland on the free movement of persons; or (d) A non-EEA citizen who has a Stamp 4 permission¹ or a stamp 5 permission ¹ Please note that a 50 TEU visa, which is a replacement for Stamp 4EUFAM after Brexit, is acceptable as a Stamp 4 equivalent. Tenure The appointment is to a temporary, full-time position in the Civil Service. It carries no entitlement to permanent status by way of limited competition or otherwise. The appointment is subject to the Civil Service Regulation Acts 1956 to 2005, the Public Service Management (Recruitment and Appointments) Act 2004, and any other Act for the time being in force relating to employment in the Civil Service. The appointment may be terminated at any time by either side in accordance with the Minimum Notice and Terms of Employment Act, 1973 to 2005. In accordance with the Protection of Employees (Fixed Term Work) Act, 2003, the contract is on a fixed purpose contract basis only on the following grounds: this appointment will commence on 21st of September 2026 in the case of a Census Liaison Officer and 19th of October 2026 in the case of a Census Regional Supervisor and will be to manage the census 2027 field operation. These appointments will terminate when all assigned duties have been completed but, in any event, no later than 25th of June 2027 in the case of a Census Liaison Officer and the 18th of June 2027 in the case of a Census Regional Supervisor. The CSO reserves the right to terminate the officer’s employment prior to the date of cessation on giving of the appropriate notice set down in the Minimum Notice and Terms of Employment Acts, 1973 to 2005. The Central Statistics Office also reserves the right to terminate the officer’s employment for stated reasons. In the event of unsatisfactory performance of duty, the appointment may be terminated by notification in writing one week prior to the proposed date of termination. In the event of serious misconduct, the appointment may be terminated without notice. For the position of Census Regional Supervisor, the rate of pay will be €38,419 annual equivalent plus supervisory allowance of €130.59 per week. Where the appointee is 70 years of age or over, the rate of pay will be €36,843 annual equivalent, non-PPC aligned, plus allowance of €130.59 per week. Payment will be made as a double week on the Friday of the second week and then weekly after that. This payment is by Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT) into a bank account of the officer’s choice. Payment cannot be made until the officer supplies IBAN/BIC details to the Census Recruitment Section. The CSO will validate your bank details through a third party.
Kitchen Assistant
Main purpose of the role: Provide efficient and effective support to the chef and other employees in the Kitchen department. The ideal candidate will have/be: A passion for food and the ability to inspire shoppers HACCP training is beneficial but not essential Excellent communication skills The ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment. Main duties: Actively live SuperValu brand-values i.e. Genuine, Passion for Food, Vibrant, Committed, Innovative and Imaginative Complete customer sales/orders as per store procedures Prepare food lines for sale Demonstrate high standards of product knowledge e.g. range/allergens Practice efficient stock management including correct merchandising and rotation of stock in the Kitchen Department.
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.
Craft Worker
Overview of the Department The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) plays the lead role in promoting competitive and sustainable economic development in the agriculture, food, forestry and fisheries sectors. Its mission is to lead, enable and regulate the sector in a way that optimises its contribution to social, economic and environmental sustainability. The Department’s strategic goals include: · to promote and safeguard public, animal and plant health and animal welfare for the benefit of consumers producers and wider society · provide income and market supports to underpin the rural economy and the environment · provide the optimum policy framework for the sustainable development of the agri-food sector · deliver a sustainable, growth driven sector focused on competitiveness and innovation driven by a skilled workforce delivering value added products in line with market demands · maintain and develop strategic, operational, regulatory and technical capacity to achieve operational excellence Further information on the Department can be viewed here Vacancies The Department currently has 1 vacancy for the role of Craft Worker (Agricultural Mechanic – State Industrial Grade) - Kildare in Crop Policy, Evaluation and Certification Division located Backweston Farm, Leixlip, Co Kildare, W23 AE3V. The successful candidate will be headquartered in Backweston but may on occasion be required to temporarily work on Longtown farm as required by management. Backweston Farm is situated outside Leixlip in Co Kildare and consists primarily of crops on approximately 100ha and is the headquarters for Crops Policy, Evaluation and Certification Division (CPECD) within DAFM. CPECD is responsible for the official field and laboratory trials for the Value for Cultivation and Use (VCU) of newly developed varieties of agricultural crop species. Each year newly bred crop varieties for a range of crops are submitted by European and world plant breeders for evaluation in official Department trials and the best performing varieties are communicated to farmers by way of the Recommended Lists. Longtown Farm is situated outside Clane in Co Kildare and consists of primarily livestock on approximately 114ha and is unique in Ireland in providing for bio-containment of animals of minimal disease status and of known infected status. The facilities provide for the veterinary research of pathogenesis of infectious disease and the host response. The farm is licensed by the Health Product Regulatory Authority (HPRA). It hosts a suckler herd, beef cattle, sheep enterprise along with pigs, poultry and horses. Longtown Farm’s primary function is to support and assist the Department’s Veterinary Laboratory Divisions and other veterinary Divisions in their work. Following an assessment process, candidates who achieve the qualifying standard will be placed on an Order of Merit from which appointments will be made. The post will be offered to the candidate ranked first and, if refused, to the remaining candidates in sequence until the post is filled. The Order of Merit will remain in place for a period of up to two years from the date of the first appointment, or until exhausted, and will be used to fill further vacancies, if any, that may arise during that period in DAFM Backweston but also in DAFM’s Longtown Farm, Clane, Co Kildare. Candidates who accept an offer of appointment will receive no further offers relating to this competition. Candidates who refuse an offer of appointment to a specific location will retain their placing on the order of merit but forfeit their right to be offered any further appointment to that location. The successful candidate will be headquartered in Backweston but may on occasion be required to temporarily work on Longtown farm as required by management. Temporary Vacancies In the event that temporary vacancies for this post arise during the lifetime of the Order of Merit, the Department reserves the right to offer such temporary posts on the basis of the results of this competition. Candidates who accept such a temporary post retain their placing on the Order of Merit and the acceptance of such a temporary appointment in no way interferes with the normal process of appointing candidates to permanent posts that may arise. Job Specification Principal Duties & Responsibilities The role of Craft Worker (Agricultural Mechanic) primarily involves the maintenance and repair of the farm machinery and road vehicle fleet of the Department to ensure the safe use of vehicles and machinery and the on-site fabrication as necessary for the safe completion of the Division’s variety trialling and other crop work. Note: The following list, which is not exhaustive, sets out the broad range of duties that may be required to be undertaken by a Craft Worker (Agricultural Mechanic) appointed to the position. Competencies Applicants should have all the attributes required of a Craft Worker (Agricultural Mechanic) and in particular they must demonstrate, by reference to specific examples from their career to-date, that they possess or have the capacity to acquire the qualities, skills and knowledge required for the role of Craft Worker (Agricultural Mechanic) as identified in the following competency framework. Skills and experience working with Agricultural equipment Experience and Knowledge of an Agricultural Environment Team working, Interpersonal and Communication Skills Delivery of Results Health and Safety Note: All qualifications deemed essential for this role must be verified through the submission of relevant awards. In the case of non-essential qualifications, a number of candidates who are called forward to the final stage of the assessment process will be selected randomly and required to submit evidence of one or more such qualifications. Application Process How to Apply Only Online Applications can be made and should be submitted via the Apply Now button. Note: As outlined above, if you do not meet the Essential Requirements listed under Section 3, your application will receive no further consideration. Closing Date Your application must be submitted no later than 12 noon on 26th May 2026: All queries relating to this recruitment campaign should be directed to dafm@cpl.ie with thesubject heading Craft Worker (Agricultural Mechanic) - Kildare Application acknowledgements: All applications received will be acknowledged within 5 working days of the competition closing date. If you do not receive an acknowledgement within the 5 working days or for any queries relating to this competition, please contact CPL by email: dafm@cpl.ie Applications will not be accepted after the closing date.
Buildings Support Officer
Role Description: Due to transition within the Team, a Buildings Support officer, Grade VI, is now required for the ETBI Buildings and Climate Team. The Buildings Support Officer will report to the Buildings Officer and will be responsible for liaising with DFHERIS, DoEY, SOLAS, ETBs, SEAI, OGP and other Government Departments, and provide enhanced support to the Buildings Section in ETBI; including, but not limited to Buildings, Property, Climate Action, Sustainability and Procurement. Duties will also include, responsibility for organising and managing events, both internally and externally, including giving presentations on various subjects associated with the role. Main Duties The role of the Buildings Support Officer will include (but not limited to) the following: • Provide support to the Buildings & Property Forum, Procurement Forum and Climate & Sustainability Forum and for the ETB sector, contributing to the development and implementation of ETBI strategy in these areas. • Support ETBI engagement with procurement initiatives, ensuring an ETB-wide consistent approach and compliance with national procurement requirements. • Build and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders (including DFHERIS, DoEY, ETBs, SOLAS, SEAI and other funding agents) and represent ETBI/ETB sector interests, as appropriate. • Provide administrative and operational support, including planning and prioritising work, efficient management of role-related tasks, and maximising the use of technology to improve service quality and efficiency. • Support the Buildings Officer and the ETB sector with meetings, events, conferences, working group and forum coordination (internal and external), including engagement with sector and external stakeholders. • Develop, deliver and support energy and sustainability courses and/or advice to the ETB sector, as required and under the direction of the Buildings Officer. • Support ETBI in achieving appropriate governance, compliance, controls and performance measures to deliver efficient, high-value services consistently. • Develop, in conjunction with ETBI management, KPIs appropriate to capital projects within the ETB sector and support achievement against agreed targets. • Maintain accurate administrative and financial records, including compiling and managing records on spending against PM Services within ETBs. • Generating reports as required and submission to SOLAS, DoEY as required. • Disseminating timely reports to the Executive, Board and other stakeholders, as required. • Attend conferences and trade shows as required and represent ETBI and the ETBs. • Ensure regular two-way communication between line management and senior management and undertake other related duties as required. • Provide administrative support to the ETB sector • Provide support to the procurement team, as directed, from time to time • Plan and prioritise work in terms of importance, timescales, changing requirements and other resource constraints • Explore and support enhanced ways of collaboration as a sector to deliver on sectoral procurement initiatives e.g. hubs of expertise, development of ETB led frameworks through EPS. This job description is intended to give a general description of the duties assigned and this not intended to be either restrictive or definitive and may be amended to reflect duties appropriate to the Grade of the successful candidate. Competencies Required: The Buildings Support Officer will be required to show evidence of the following competencies: Leadership Inspiring and energising others to achieve personal and organisational success. • Creates team spirit and helps direct individuals towards the achievement of the team and organisational goals. • Works as part of the team to facilitate high performance, developing clear and realistic objectives and addressing any performance issues if they arise. • Provides clear information and advice as to what is required of the team. • Strives to develop and implement new ways of working effectively to meet objectives. • Leads the forums / groups as required • Lead the team by example, coaching and supporting individuals as required. • Places high performance on staff development, training and maximizing skills and capacity of team. • Takes a stand on issues he/she feels strongly about but supports a decision once it is made. • Accepts accountability for own actions and maintains a positive outlook. • Conveys a positive outlook even during periods of stress or change. • Accepts responsibility and holds themselves accountable for getting things done. • Quickly adapts to changing priorities/decisions, demonstrating support for the team and organisational goals. Developing Self and Others Finding ways to keep skills current and maintain up-to-date knowledge of specific and broad-range topics; providing developmental opportunities to others and taking ownership of own learning and others. • Promotes information sharing within the team and encourages learning as integral to the team’s daily activities. • Provides time for the team to share information from a variety of sources, demonstrating that learning is integral to work. • Surrenders interesting jobs to others to help broaden and strengthen their capabilities. • Exchanges information with a wide range of contacts to keep abreast of new ideas, technology etc. • Take responsibility for their own learning. • Listens to feedback and makes appropriate changes. • Finds expedient ways to develop new skills in the absence of formal training • Shows a genuine interest and time commitment to developing their own skills and knowledge. • Admits to, takes responsibility for, and learns from their own mistakes. Innovation & Creative Thinking Generating and implementing creative solutions to achieve ETBI Strategic goals, conceptualising and articulating future opportunities and trends. • Assists the team in the development of new ideas and ways to work. • Considers how new ideas/trends may affect the team. • Shares new ideas/trends with the team, asking how those trends could be turned into opportunities for the team. • Engages others in “what if” thinking to encourage them to find new and better ways of working. • Provides time for brainstorming and the sharing of ideas. • Stays informed and find more effective ways of working. • Asks questions, reads etc. To stay well informed • Thinks “outside the box” and is not constrained by traditional ways of doing things. • Offers suggestions to improve the ways things are done. • Takes the initiative to try new things. Learner & Stakeholder Focus Maintaining learner/stakeholder focus, understanding their needs, providing realistic commitments, and taking responsibility for delivering on those commitments. • Works with the team to develop a better understanding of the learner or stakeholders’ circumstances to provide the most effective service. • Engages with stakeholders whenever possible to better understand their business and build relationships. • Works with the team to ensure that learners/stakeholders are kept informed as their requests are being managed. • Seeks feedback from learners/stakeholders, listening and responding positively to suggestions and criticisms. • Demonstrates awareness of their own ability to impact the learner or the stakeholder • Asks questions to clarify the learner’s/stakeholder’s needs. • Provides realistic expectations at the outset of an interaction to build confidence and trust. • Goes out of their way to help the learner or stakeholder and offers alternate solutions where the request is impossible to meet. • Answers learner/stakeholder questions or helps them to find the answer elsewhere. • Provides personal attention to ensure each learner/stakeholder feels treated as an individual. Results Focused and Business Aware Maintaining a focus on the important issues to achieve and improve results and awareness, applying sound business principles and effective operational practices to drive a successful outcome. • Takes responsibility and is accountable for the delivery of agreed objectives. • Successfully manages a range of different projects and work activities at the same time. • Structures and organises their own and others work effectively. • Is logical and pragmatic in approach, delivering the best possible results with the resources available. • Delegates work effectively, providing clear information and evidence as to what is required. • Proactively identifies areas for improvement and develops practical suggestions for their implementation. • Demonstrates enthusiasm for new developments/changing work practices and strives to implement these changes effectively. • Applies appropriate systems/processes to enable quality checking of all activities and outputs. • Practices and promotes a strong focus on delivering high quality customer service, for internal and external customers. • Works to and meets tight deadlines. • Applies extra effort and a positive attitude to handle periods of high demand. Communication Exchanging information and ideas with others to promote effective discussion and decision-making; promoting two-way communication. • Builds and maintains contact with colleagues and other stakeholders to assist in performing role. • Acts as an effective link between sector, ETBI senior management and external stakeholders. • Encourages open and constructive discussions around work issues. • Projects conviction, gaining buy-in by outlining relevant information and selling the benefits. • Treats others with diplomacy, tact, courtesy and respect, even in challenging circumstances. • Presents information clearly, concisely and confidently when speaking and in writing. • Knowledge of SharePoint and file management systems Specialist Knowledge, Expertise and Self Development • Demonstrates an understanding of relevant policies, standards, processes and procedures of awarding bodies • Has a clear understanding of the roles, objectives and targets of self and team and how they fit into the work of ETBI and the ETB sector. • Has high levels of expertise and broad Public Sector knowledge relevant to his/her area of work. • Focuses on self-development, striving to improve performance. Essential Requirements The successful candidate will: • Have at least two years in a Grade IV, or higher post, or equivalent, in the Education and Training Sector. • A qualification at Level 7 or above on the National Framework of Qualifications, or its equivalent, and/or significant relevant work experience in the area of Sustainability, Environment, or associated fields. Desirable experience, skills and attributes: • Excellent written communication skills. • Highly developed analytical skills: Ability to collect and analyse large amounts of information from different sources efficiently and effectively • Highly developed observation skills: ability to work in a highly accurate manner, paying close attention to detail and keeping records of their work. • A good level of experience or knowledge of ETBs and their work. • Demonstrated experience of engaging productively as team member and team lead with internal and external stakeholders, individually and collectively, in operational and project settings. • Demonstrated adaptability, flexibility, resilience, and ability to work effectively under pressure to consistently meet targets. • Substantial experience of project and programme management with an associated track-record of excellence in timely execution and successful completion. • Experience of training / presentation skills • Knowledge of Procurement, including eTenders platform, OGP services contracts and CWMF – Works and Works related contracts NOTE: Qualifications/eligibility may not be verified by ETBI until the final stage of the process. Therefore, those candidates who do not possess the eligibility requirements, and proceed with their application, are putting themselves to unnecessary effort/expense and will not be offered a position from this campaign. An invitation to tests, interview or any element of the selection process is not acceptance of eligibility. Health A candidate for, and any person holding, the office must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to the office and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. Candidates must: • Have the knowledge and ability to discharge the duties of the post concerned. • Be suitable on the grounds of character. • Be suitable in all other relevant respects for appointment to the post concerned And if successful, they will not be appointed to the post unless they: • Agree to undertake the duties attached to the post and accept the conditions under which the duties are or may be required to be performed. • Are fully competent and available to undertake, and fully capable of undertaking the duties attached to the position. Citizenship Requirement: Candidates should note that eligibility to compete is open to citizens of the European Economic Area (EEA) or to non-EEA nationals with a valid work permit. The EEA consists of the Member States of the European Union along with Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Switzerland and Norway. Swiss citizens under EU agreements may also apply. CONDITIONS OF SERVICE Terms of Appointment This appointment is for an initial specified purpose (1 year) but may be extended subject funding being renewed. The position includes a six-month probationary period. If, at any point during this period, the appointee is deemed unsuitable for the appointment, the probation may be terminated. Secondment from the education sector may be considered for the filling of the position. Remuneration The Grade VI salary scale as of 1st February 2026 is €57,896 - €70,731 (including two long service increments) Starting salary Candidates should note that the starting salary will be at the minimum of the appropriate pay-scale and will not be subject to negotiation. Different remuneration and conditions may apply, if, immediately prior to appointment the appointee is already a serving Public Servant. Annual Leave The Buildings Support Officer will be entitled to 27 working days holidays in each year (in addition to the usual Public and Bank Holidays) to be taken at a time or times convenient to the ETBI. The successful candidate will be required to take annual leave for the period of the Christmas closure of ETBI. Sick Leave Sick Leave will be in accordance with established procedures and conditions for ETBI staff generally. Different conditions may apply, if, the successful candidate is seconded from the education sector (public servant). Termination The appointment will be terminated by one month’s notice in writing on either side. Pension The Buildings Support Officer will be required to join the ETBI’s pension scheme. If the Buildings Support Officer is seconded from the education sector (public service), the rules of the superannuation scheme applicable to their substantive grade will apply. Location The place of work for the Buildings Support Officer will be ETBI Head Office or such other office location within the ETBI as determined by the General Secretary. Remote working will be considered in this role in agreement with the line manager. The Buildings Support Officer may be required to travel, within and/or outside, of Ireland in the performance of his/her duties.
