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HR Team is currently seeking to recruit for the following position: HR Generalist About HR Team HR Team offers employment law and strategic human resource services to business start-ups, SMEs and large multinational organisations. HR Team is now seeking to recruit a HR Generalist in order to provide support with their growing client base. HR Generalist The ideal candidate will have a strong interest in working with all parts of HR / Employee life cycle. They will be able to communicate with consultants and HR Team Directors on a regular basis. How to Apply: To apply for this position, please send your CV outlining how you meet the criteria, your current salary and when you would be available to commence employment, to amanda@hrteamservices.com or via post to The Recruitment Department, HR Team, 10A Ebrington Square, Derry – Londonderry BT47 6FA; before Friday 6 th November 2026 at 12 noon.
Team Leaders - Youth Advocate Programmes Ireland
Youth Advocate Programmes Ireland is Recruiting Team Leaders for a Permanent Position in the West/ Northwest and for a Nationwide Panel for Future Opportunities Job Ref – NATTL1026 Youth Advocate Programmes Ireland provide unique intensive support programmes to young people. We have a strengths based, wraparound approach to support and we employ community-based Youth Advocates - which leads to long-lasting positive outcomes for young people and families. The Team Leader will manage the provision of direct services to clients and their families who are referred to the programme. You will manage a team of community-based Advocates and ensure that all clients receive an appropriate and high-quality service. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome all applicants from diverse backgrounds with a relevant qualifications and work experience. These posts offer: Competitive salary of €52,264.62 per annum An opportunity to make a difference in your community and society as a whole A huge amount of flexibility and work / life balance - YAP Ireland operates a remote / hybrid working policy The opportunity to join a growing, dynamic and forward-thinking organisation Employer contribution to PRSA Additional annual leave: (an additional day per year of service to a max of 25 days plus long service leave days) An opportunity to develop & grow your skills through our Staff Training & Bursary Scheme 92% of employees agreed or agreed strongly that YAP is an enjoyable place to work (Staff Opinion Survey 2025) If this is what you are looking for, we would like to hear from you. Essential Criteria: Successful Candidates will have: Please click on the APPLY NOW button to see the full Job Description and Person Spec and to apply through the official website. Closing date for receipt of application forms is 15 th of November 2026. Interviews will take place on the 2 nd of December 2026 in Athlone Springs Hotel along with a second date on 4 th of December 2026, in our Dublin Hub, Park House, 3 rd Floor, 191-193a North Circular Road Dublin 7. If you are selected for interview you will need to be available on this date to attend an interview in person. Only completed applications will be accepted, CV’s will NOT be accepted.
Youth Advocates
Youth Advocate Programmes Ireland Vacancies: Advocates – Fixed Purpose Contracts YAP Ireland is continuously recruiting male and female Advocates from all areas to work within their local communities, supporting children, young people and families to achieve their goals. YAP Advocates come from all walks of life and make a huge difference to the lives of Young People and Families. The young people we work with come from diverse ethnic, cultural and socio-economic backgrounds. We welcome applicants with first hand work / life experience of the issues facing these young people and their families including Roma and Travellers. We provide training and experience that creates opportunities for Advocates to become skilled at working with young people and families within their community in a strengths-based way. Please Note: If you are not in these area’s but you’re still interested in working as an Advocate, please fill out the application form and someone will contact you when we are recruiting in your area. Youth Advocates – Fixed Purpose Contracts – Person Spec and Job Description The Youth Advocate reports to a Team Leader. This post requires working within the YAP strengths-based model, to provide 1:1 support for vulnerable young people and their families and to support them in their home and local communities so that they can achieve their goals. YAP Ireland provides a strengths-based, needs led service for 6-12 months to children, young people and families who are struggling with a range of issues in their lives. You will work intensively with them to achieve positive change and meet their goals. Responsibilities and Tasks: 1. To deliver a 1:1 service to young people and families under the supervision and support of the Team Leader. 2. Together with the Team Leader to build a positive, supportive working relationship with the young person and their family using the YAP strengths-based model to help them achieve their goals. 3. Together with the Team Leader, to develop a plan of work (Individualised Service Plan) to focus on the abilities, strengths and needs of the young person and their families. 4. To carry out day to day work with the young person and family, addressing their needs as outlined in the ISP. This may involve supporting the young person to participate in appropriate education, accessing appropriate services or finding community activities to link the young person into. 5. To promote, enable and empower the young person and families voice to be heard and ensure they have a voice in their service/life/community. This includes activity groups, participation and consultation groups. 6.Together with the Team Leader, to adopt a Wraparound approach that will bring together those key people and services who can offer support to the young person and family during and after the YAP Service. 7. To identify and evaluate the changing needs and interests of the child/young person as the relationship progresses and to adapt the service accordingly. 8. To understand the Health and Safety policies required for all activities with young people including any specific medical history, medications and specific special needs and/or diagnosis. 9. To complete in a timely and accurate manner the required weekly paperwork and to submit to the line manager by the agreed deadlines. 10. To be familiar with all Yap’s current policies and procedures, especially in the areas of Child Protection, Confidentiality and On-Call and to work within those in a professional manner. 11. To attend staff development, training and supervisory sessions as scheduled. This will include regular supervision. Some training courses are mandatory and advocates will be required to attend this training. 12. To undertake other duties as appropriate. Advocate Person SpecificationExperienceEssential Life Experience relevant to young people and families e.g. raising children, child minding, sports coaching, community work, volunteering, youth club or lived experience of overcoming the challenges facing young people and families. Non-essential 3 months experience of working / volunteering within a youth work, family support or community setting Skills Essential A positive attitude towards children and young people and an ability to work from a strengths based perspective, be non-judgemental and creative. A knowledge/understanding of issues affecting young people. Good communication skills Good time management and organisational skills Basic computer skills Ability to write reports on work undertaken Full Driving Licence and own transport. What we offer: PLEASE CLICK THE APPLY NOW BUTTON TO GO DIRECTLY TO THE OFFICIAL CAREERS WEBSITE FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO APPLY FOR YOUR AREA
Chef De Partie
Full-time Chef de Partie Required. Employer and Employment Location: Pak Village Chinese Restaurant, Market Street, Thomastown, Co. Kilkenny. Work Includes: Preparing Chinese cuisine food items and meal components at your station. Manage oriental ingredients that should be frequently available on a daily basis. Cooking a specific portion of each plated Chinese meal. Assisting with marinating, cutting and precooking Asian cuisine foods. Following directions provided by the head chef. Stocktaking and ordering supplies for your station. Suggest new rules and procedures for optimizing the cooking process. Required: 3+ years previous relevant experience. Minimum Annual Salary: €37,518 Working Hours: 39 hours/week, hourly rate 18.50 euros. AD PUBLISHED: FROM 07TH OCTOBER 2026 TO 03RD NOVEMBER 2026
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! 🛑 IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE A RESPONSE WITHIN 4 WORKING DAYS OF SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION PLEASE DOUBLE-CHECK YOUR SPAM OR JUNK FOLDER 🛑
Sales Assistant
Main purpose of the role: Responsible for ensuring customer satisfaction is the number one priority. Interact with each customer with great pride, passion and care and inspire shoppers through knowledge and expertise. The ideal candidate will have/be: Excellent communication skills Ability to engage with and prioritise customer needs Strong attention to detail, organised and flexible Ability to use own initiative and work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment Customer driven Previous customer service experience is an advantage. Main duties: Actively live Centra brand-values i.e. Proud, Energetic, Imaginative and Community-Based Show a positive attitude and take responsibility for ensuring customers receive an excellent shopping experience Deal with all customer queries efficiently, professionally and consistent with store policy Merchandise shelves, ensuring that all areas of the store are presented to the highest standard Engage with new initiatives and embrace new ways of working.
Web Store Fulfillment Associate
The Petmania e-Commerce department are currently recruiting for a part time temporary Web store fulfillment associate. This role is Saturday to Monday and will run until mid January. The main duties associated with this role are: • Printing online orders as needed • Collecting products based on orders, using SKU numbers, and quantities • Assembling, labelling, and packaging orders for shipping • Completing order and shipping documentation accurately • Completing cleaning duties as required • Answering customers question by telephone and email. • Liaising with couriers to locate misplaced packages. • Liaising with other stores with issues with their Click & Collects In addition to your basic pay we offer you; Quarterly bonuses based on the success of the store, Great training opportunities through our myPetmania portal, Paid maternity and paternity leave, Access to Cycle to Work scheme and Access to HSF Health cover CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Early Years Specialist
Role Requirement 1 Supporting Access and Inclusion
Town Foreman
JOB REQUIREMENTS MINIMUM ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS Minimum Eligibility Requirements are the minimum requirements required for the position and are set out by the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage for administrative and technical/engineering grades. For outdoor grades and some specialised grades, the minimum eligibility requirements are set out by Kilkenny County Council Human Resources Department in consultation with the relevant Line Manager as they are not set centrally by the Department. Applicants will be required to submit scanned images of documentation to establish the applicant meets the following minimum eligibility criteria: Character Each candidate must be of good character. 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. Education, Training, Experience etc. PLEASE NOTE: • FAILURE TO UPLOAD ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS I.E. QUALIFICATIONS, I.D. ETC. AT SUBMISSION STAGE WILL AUTOMATICALLY RESULT IN AN INVALID APPLICATION. • APPLICANTS SHOULD SATISFY THEMSELVES THAT THEIR EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS MEET THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS POSITION. • 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. FAILURE TO DO SO WILL DEEM YOUR APPLICATION INADMISSIBLE. • FAILURE TO FULLY COMPLETE EACH QUESTION ON THE APPLICATION FORM MAY DEEM YOUR APPLICATION INVALID (ANSWERS WHICH REDIRECT TO OTHER RESPONSES ARE NOT PERMITTED). Each candidate must, on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms: • Hold an Advanced Craft Certificate (previously known as National Craft Certificate) (Level 6 on NFQ) in a recognised trade (e.g. Carpenter/Joiner, Plumber etc) or an equivalent qualification. • Have a minimum of five years’ satisfactory experience, after completion of apprenticeship, as Craftsperson. • Possess at least three years’ experience in supervising and managing employees. • Possess a current Safe Pass Card and submit this along with your application form. • Hold a current clean full Class B driving licence. • Have good technical knowledge and be capable of working on their own initiative. • Be capable of writing clear and concise reports and keeping works records. • Be capable of reading drawings and having satisfactory knowledge of surveying and setting out of works. • Be capable of organising work schedules and motivating staff in completing works efficiently and effectively. • Have experience in dealing with the public. • Have a reasonable knowledge of the requirements of Health and Safety Legislation and the ability to properly complete Safe Systems of Work Plans. DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS Kilkenny County Council can for any position they advertise, include Desirable Requirements. Desirable Requirements are those that would be beneficial to optimising job performance. Desirable Requirements can be used if necessary to reduce numbers called for interview. It is desirable that each candidate shall: • Hold a full clean licence of category “C1” • Have proficiency in IT Skills, such as working with technology, i.e tablets, computer-based software and word documents. • Have awareness of Health & Safety Regulations and how to apply them in the workplace. • Experience in preparing reports to Health and Safety Authority standards. • Have direct experience of construction. Applicants should satisfy themselves they are eligible under the required qualifications. Kilkenny County Council may not be in a position to investigate the eligibility of all candidates in advance of the interview/examination, and hence persons who are ineligible but nevertheless enter, may put themselves to unnecessary expense. SAFEPASS Each applicant must hold a current Safe pass Card. JOB DESCRIPTION ROLE Kilkenny County Council invites applications from suitably qualified persons, who wish to be considered for inclusion on a panel from which relevant vacancies for Town Foreman will be filled. JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES DUTIES OF THE ROLE SHALL INCLUDE: The duties may include but are not limited to the following and the post holder may be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post which may be assigned to him/her from time to time and to contribute to the development of the post while in office. To supervise and manage workers and to direct workers in his/her area and all works in their charge, completing, verifying and initialling time sheets / books at time of inspection and ensuring that staff have adequate supplies of materials, tools and equipment for the works in hand. To supervise the conditions on all works, maintenance, constructions, depots, quarries and gravel pits under the control of the County Council and in charge of the Foreman, so as to ensure that they are properly and safely operated in accordance with the relevant legislation. To supervise the performance of all machinery and plant in his/her area and to ensure that all plants are properly and safely operated and gainfully employed. To supervise and manage, if so directed, the work of any employee who may be appointed in the charge of one or more gangers or the work of one or more gangers, craftsmen, drivers or general operatives for execution of works in his/her area. To report immediately, the circumstances of any inefficiency or unsatisfactory work or services in his/her charge and to carry out the direction consequent on such reports. To keep all records of work done including material produced, supplied and used, and quantities of work done. To check measurements of loads etc., so as to verify that they contain the amounts specified. He/she should maintain a personal daily diary, which can be inspected at any time. This diary may be electronic or manual. This diary is to include detailed accounts of incidents, which could lead to litigation by others. To be responsible for the custody of all maintenance, and construction materials, tools and equipment in his/her area, and for the keeping of records necessary in relation thereto. To liaise with and supervise work carried out by contractors/sub-contractors engaged by Kilkenny County Council, as required. To prepare data necessary to enable the Area Engineer to work out daily or fortnightly costings, or other necessary analysis of expenditure in relation to work done as required. To furnish all reports and returns in connection with works, quarries, accidents and sundry matters, which may be required from time to time. The holder of the post will be required to utilise modern communications, such as tablet, mobile phone/smart phone as directed. To deal with members of the public in a courteous, prompt and efficient manner and to keep the Area Engineer informed of such dealings. To use as directed and upon receipt of appropriate training Information Technology equipment such as digital cameras, personal computers, and hand-held technologies. To participate fully in the performance development management system, including managing the performance of staff assigned to them. To be available to supervise, as required, regular or other works carried on outside normal working hours and at week-ends. To participate in training provided by the County Council and to facilitate training of other staff. To carry out any other instructions which may be given by the Area Engineer. Have due regard to the Health, Safety and Welfare at Work Act 2005 and consequent Regulations, where understanding and knowledge of the Health Safety roles and responsibilities is essential and to implement Kilkenny County Council’s Safety Management System on site. To report to the Area Engineer, operations or plant or sites or equipment which he/she considers poses a risk to employees/contractors of Kilkenny County Council or members of the public. The above specification 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 him/her from time to time and to contribute to the development of the post while in office. PARTICULARS OF OFFICE TYPE OF POST To form a panel from which relevant vacancies may be filled during the lifetime of the panel. SALARY The salary shall be fully inclusive and shall be as determined from time to time. The holder of the office shall pay to Kilkenny County Council any fees or other monies (other than inclusive salary) payable to and received by him/her by virtue of his/her office or in respect of services which he/she is required by or under any enactment to perform. In accordance with EL02/2011 persons who are not serving Local Authority employees must be placed on the minimum of the scale. Where a person being appointed is a serving Local Authority employee normal starting pay rules will apply. The rate of remuneration may be adjusted from time to time in line with government policy. The current salary scale for the position is €1,044.40 (minimum) to €1,101.93 (maximum) gross weekly pay. CITIZENSHIP Candidates must, by the date of any job offer, be: (a) A citizen of the European Economic Area (EEA). The EEA consists of the Member States of the European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway; or (b) A citizen of the United Kingdom (UK); or (c) A citizen of Switzerland pursuant to the agreement between the EU and Switzerland on the free movement of persons; or (d) A non-EEA citizen who is a spouse or child of an EEA or UK or Swiss citizen and has a stamp 4 visa; or (e) A person awarded international protection under the International Protection Act 2015 or any family member entitled to remain in the State as a result of family reunification and has a stamp 4 visa or (f) A non-EEA citizen who is a parent of a dependent child who is a citizen of, and resident in, an EEA member state or the UK or Switzerland and has a Stamp 4 Visa.
Taco Bell Team Member-paulstown
Taco Bell Team Member - Applegreen Paulstown, full time As a Taco Bell Team Member at Applegreen, you will be a crucial part of our front-line operations. If you’re looking for a fulfilling role where you can make a difference every day and build lasting relationships, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now to join the Applegreen family and become part of a company that values community, teamwork, our customers. About the Job: Reporting to the Restaurant General Manager (RGM), the Team Member feeds customers with great tasting food and provide great service, so our customers keep coming back! The Team Member is a representation of the brand in everything they do. What will I be doing as a Taco Bell Team Member? Service Champion – Front counter INDHP1
