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Mystery Shoppers - Required Nationwide! 🛑IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE A RESPONSE WITHIN 4 WORKING DAYS OF SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION PLEASE DOUBLE-CHECK YOUR SPAM OR JUNK FOLDER 🛑 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!
EFL Teacher
BVRNS ACADEMY is looking for CELTA/TEFL qualified native-level English teachers for the next academic year from October 2023 to June 2024. We've been opened since 1992 and it's a well-known and well-considered locally, we're expanding. Requirements: Click Apply Now to submit your CV & Cover Note today! Don't have a current CV? Click HERE to view the JobAlert.ie CV templates
Compliance Auditors
We are recruiting compliance auditors to perform audits on a range of sites. These audits can be to supermarkets, racecourses, bars, cafes and restaurants, bingo halls, and betting shops, and the Serve Legal employee is required to visit these sites and report back on a specific compliance issue. This may be in any of the following sectors: We are accredited as a Youth Friendly Employer and are a member of the MSPA (Mystery Shopping Professionals Association) Auditors are offered work, and it is expected that they will let their Area Manager know if they are not available for work. There is no obligation to complete work every week, but once work is accepted, it is expected that it will be completed by the deadline given. Talented Serve Legal auditors have gone on to management positions within the organisation with a number joining our Senior Management team as Directors. Some are employed to accompany new auditors while training. Others start or continue in Further or Higher Education, and many go on to pursue successful careers elsewhere. Serve Legal's growth into wider non-age-related services means we can now extend opportunities for older auditors and provide a longer career progression path. Click Apply Now to visit our website for more information and to apply!
Age Testers
Are you aged 18-20? Interested in joining our Panel of Age Testers? Age Testers – Nationwide - No Experience Necessary. Our organisation works with businesses of all sizes to help them measure and improve performance with regard to ID checks and other operational and compliance standards. This is a part-time, flexible role that is ideal to fit in and around other work or studies. Jobs are allocated and paid on a per-audit basis. Our clients take the issue of sales very seriously and require help to ensure that ID-checking policies are adhered to. The research enables clients to address breaches and to provide updated training to their staff where required. Click Apply Now to submit your application today! Interested but don't have a current CV? Just upload a letter of introduction instead, listing your Name / Location and Email address and the team will get back to you!
Field Ventilation Hygiene Technicians
VSS Ireland Ltd. headquartered in Carlow are currently looking for Full Time Field Ventilation Hygiene Technicians to join our expanding team Nationwide. About VSS Ireland Ltd. VSS Ireland Ltd. is Ireland’s leading fire-related services, air hygiene, and water hygiene specialist company. As industry leaders, we provide the highest standard of surveying, maintenance, and installation services across our Fire-Related Services, Air Handling, and water hygiene divisions to all manner of facilities nationwide. VSS Ireland’s clients are from all sectors of the professional sphere. Including, but not limited to: Pharmaceutical and Healthcare, Hospitality and Retail (hotels, supermarkets, and restaurants), Construction and Manufacturing, Chemical and Food Processing and Business Environment (Education and Administration Buildings). Hours of work : Predominantly evening and night work. Responsibilities include: As a field-based employee, you will be responsible, reliable, punctual, and trustworthy. You will represent the company in a professional and supportive manner, developing positive working relationships with our customers as well as co-workers. Principle Duties and Responsibilities : Education Required Level: Junior Cert / Leaving Cert / Trades / Mech Elec Qualifications Click Apply Now to submit your CV OR Call 0818919345 for further information!
R&D Pilot Plant Technician
R&D Pilot Plant Technician Glanbia Nutritional’s Join this dynamic team focused on delivering better nutrition for every step of life’s journey! The Opportunity Reporting to the R&D Applications Manager, this role supports the EU applications research efforts by maintaining all pilot plant and lab equipment, keeping the lab clean, organised, stocked, and supporting in-house customer trials in conjunction with scientists. • Maintenance of pilot plant and lab equipment. • Be familiar with processing equipment and following SOP’s. • Order and keep stock materials up to date. • Keep the lab organised and clean. • Be familiar with food safety/GMP lab protocols. • Be part of the Health & Safety team. • Self-motivated. • Ability to multi-task. The Skills you will bring to the team • Relevant technical and/or operational experience in a value-add dairy or related high-end nutrition industry or Science based qualification (Food Science, Dairy Science or a related field). • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). • Must have demonstrably strong interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal), to include speaking clearly in positive or negative situations. • Ability to effectively interact with all levels of personnel with the utmost professionalism. • Works with supervision while remaining productive at all times. • Flexibility and ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment is essential. • Possesses a passion for learning new skills. • Fluent in written and spoken English. • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. If you think you have what it takes, but don't necessarily meet every single point on the job description, please apply! Where and how you will work The opportunity will be based in Kilkenny with hybrid working arrangements available through our Smart working model which allows you a greater choice in how you work and live, giving you a better work-life balance. What we would like to offer you! The opportunity to develop your career on a global stage, continuous learning through an on-demand learning platform, and a competitive compensation package. About Glanbia The Glanbia Group comprises three divisions: Glanbia Performance Nutrition, Glanbia Nutritional's, and Joint Ventures. Collectively and with our partners we offer an incredible breadth of expertise in nutrition. We employ a team of 6,000 people, work with global food and beverage companies, and sell our award-winning and market-leading products in 130 countries worldwide. At Glanbia, we celebrate diversity, because we know that our individual strengths make us stronger together. We welcome and encourage interest from a variety of candidates, we will give your application consideration, without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status. At Glanbia, our culture celebrates individuality, knowing that together we are more
Regional Executive Officer
The Role The changes in healthcare governance arrangements are being designed to facilitate stronger integrated care accountability and transparency and will foster change and innovation at local level to deliver world class services to local populations based on assessed needs. As set out under the Health Service Executive (Governance) Act 2019, which established the HSE Board, on the 28 June 2019, the HSE appoints a person recruited in accordance with the Public Service Management (Recruitment and Appointments) Act 2004 to be the HSE Regional Executive Officer (REO). As per the Health Act 2004 as amended, under Part 4, Section 19, the HSE CEO will delegate the authority as described in this plan to the Regional Executive Officers (REOs) in early 2024. Each REO will report to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the HSE. HSE REOs as members of the HSE Senior Leadership Team (SLT) will work with the HSE CEO, the Board, Department of Health, and leaders at national and regional level. The REO will be the accountable officer at Health Region level, responsible for the delivery of high quality, safe and accessible services for the population of their region. They will have devolved decision-making authority while working within the parameters of nationally agreed frameworks, policies, procedures and guidelines. HSE REOs as members of the HSE Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and as strategic public service leaders will: • Put the needs of patients / service users first and foremost in all decisions and actions by driving a culture that seeks to continuously improve the quality, including integration, of services via ongoing examination of processes and removal of waste i.e., anything that adds low or no value • Champion operational excellence and local innovation to deliver quality, efficient and effective services by removing all forms of waste, including waste of patient and staff time and waste of staff skills • Be formally accountable for the management control, administration, and business of the Health Region over which they are appointed, and perform such other functions as may be delegated to them by the HSE CEO • Ensure that appropriate systems, processes, and practices are in place to achieve a successful transition to fully functioning Health Regions • Contribute to decision-making processes around ongoing development, monitoring and oversight of the wider health and social care system • Provide the HSE CEO with all information relating to the performance of their functions and the implementation of the policies of the HSE as required • Ensure that the day-to-day running of the Health Region and its performance is in accordance with the strategic goals that the HSE Board has determined • Co-design with the HSE Centre Functions frameworks of nationally consistent standards, guidelines, and governance policies. The Role during transition In line with the Health Regions Implementation Plan and the associated transition period the HSE REOs will: • Provide leadership and direction to ensure that the design and implementation of Health Regions is focused on the removal of barriers to the quality and integration of services • Play a lead role in the ongoing change within Health Regions and transition planning on a phased basis from 2024 onwards • Take a lead role with colleagues in embedding the integrated model of service delivery within respective health regions through extensive engagement across the system with local populations and staff. This includes the associated healthcare governance arrangements • Implement service realignments for respective Health Regions and associated changes in governance to realise the ambition of integrated person-centred services • Establish the Health Region senior leadership team in line with agreed functions and roles working with colleagues to manage associated due diligence arrangements. The post-holders will be responsible for building strong local leadership teams across their areas of responsibility - empowering others to deliver on the RHA objectives and associated cultural reform • Be formally accountable from an agreed specified date for the respective Health Region in line with the agreed accountability framework and associated KPIs Key Responsibilities The HSE REO’s executive role may be described under the following broad headings: (a) Service Planning The HSE REO will: • Ensure that service plan priorities are informed by local population and service needs • Develop operational plans for their region which inform national estimates and contribute to the development of the HSE National Service Plan • Ensure that the level of health and personal social care services committed to in the Annual Service Plan are delivered by the Health Region • Ensure high quality, safe services, and best value from health system resources • Ensure that services are planned in response to regional needs assessment • Develop a regional plan in line with national frameworks, need assessments and clinical programmes • Ensure that regional population needs and priorities are appropriately reflected in national capital planning arrangements. Ensure that regional capital planning is informed by existing policy and national strategic priorities • Work with the HSE Centre to develop a single National Capital Plan • Manage the delivery of relevant approved projects within their regions, in line with the annual capital plan and within relevant national frameworks (b) Strategy The HSE REO will: • Lead Health Region-wide strategic transformation with a focus on: • the design and reform of person-centred, integrated services based on comprehensive needs assessment consistent with national approaches • creating the conditions to support a high-performance culture by ensuring quality improvement, research, change and innovation at all levels • the ongoing development and provision of all required infrastructural needs to enable the delivery of the integrated care • ensuring public health, clinical and business leaders working with local populations are central to shaping future services and informing decisions • Implement HSE policy in consultation with and as determined by the HSE CEO • Direct strategy within respective Health Region towards achieving the HSE’s statutory objectives, having regard to the environmental and public policy context and the longer-term objectives and priorities established by Government • Leverage partnerships to influence the wider health and social care agenda with a focus on the wider determinants of health and wellbeing • Publicly represent the HSE on fora and contribute to regional, national, and international agendas on health and social care • Ensure that regions operate as part of a strategic national approach and as part of key EU initiatives to strengthen innovation in the health sciences and in health service development (c) Communications & Trust Building The HSE REO will: • Ensure effective communication and engagement with patients / service users, their carers and families, staff, and other stakeholders including Section 38 and 39 providers and primary care providers • Ensure a process for patient and service user partnership across all services within the Health Region for the purposes of organisational development, service development and delivery • Prioritise investment in the development of staff including staff health and wellbeing and ensure staff development processes are in place to meet individual, team and service needs. • As a member of the HSE SLT, ensure that the HSE CEO and SLT colleagues are provided with adequate impartial information to enable effective decision making on a timely basis • Engage proactively with representatives across health and social care, the political system, and community leaders to ensure the needs of the population are central to service planning and delivery • Be responsible for continuing to build public confidence and trust in the Health Service (d) Leadership, Ethics and Values The HSE REO will: • Provide inspirational and ethical leadership to the Health Region, promoting cultural reform, the highest standards of professional conduct and the HSE values of Care, Compassion, Trust and Learning in a way that is understood and embraced by a large, dispersed, multi-disciplinary staff • Demonstrate a collective leadership style and promote the HSE’s culture, values, and behaviours through both the CEO’s own example and in the day-to-day working environment of the organisation • Ensure that the standards of performance are accepted, understood, and supported across the organisation • Ensure commitment to a strong leadership development programme for clinical and non-clinical staff within the Health Region to deliver changes required by our health and social care system • Develop their own workforce, including determining hiring needs, within national policy priorities and frameworks and the limits of their budgets. (e) Risk Management The HSE REO will: • Ensure that risks to the safety of patients / service users or to the overall quality of services are prioritised within the overall operation of risk management arrangements • Ensure that risk management is embedded as part of normal day-to-day business of the Health Region and ensure that early warning, performance reporting and risk management systems are in place to meet the needs of the system • Ensure Health Region healthcare governance arrangements (corporate and clinical) are in place and are fully established and reviewed as Health Regions evolve and develop • Demonstrate public service accountability by being honest and transparent in reporting on performance • Prioritise the development and implementation of clinical governance frameworks that support the integrated service delivery model • Ensure that systems are in place to provide oversight of all regulatory and statutory requirements for services delivered in the Health Region (HIQA, MHC etc) (f) Business and Financial The HSE REO will: • Be directly accountable to the HSE CEO for any budget overspends and the first charge principle will apply i.e., if an overspend/deficit arises due to circumstances which are not exceptional, the associated deficit should be carried forward as a first charge to the Health Region in the following financial period with responsibility to manage the deficit residing with the HSE REO • Be the “accountable person” for the Health Region’s budget and make the best use of the available budget to protect and promote the health and wellbeing of the population of their region • Be responsible for any reallocation of funds within the Health Region, reporting to the HSE CEO and working within the parameters set down by the national financial management framework • Ensure that services operate within the resource allocations provided by the Government as informed by population needs in the most beneficial, effective and efficient manner to improve, promote and protect the health and welfare of the region’s population • Be accountable to the HSE CEO for the running, and the administration generally, of the Health Region to enable compliance with the policies (whether set out in codes, guidelines or other documents or any combination thereof) and objectives of the Government or any Minister of the Government to the extent that those policies and objectives may affect or relate to the functions of the HSE • Conduct financial planning and analysis to ensure the optimal utilisation of funds • Ensure oversight of procurement, contractual and commissioning arrangements with all service providers (including non-HSE service providers) promoting partnership working and adherence to governance standards within co-developed national frameworks • Enable the system to be more sustainable and efficient through reducing waste and optimising the use of technological and process improvement methods • Support the implementation of national digital health projects and deliver regional technology projects, provide local support, and develop data capabilities locally, while feeding into national health information developments • Work in collaboration with HSE Centre in the development of ICT architecture, data security and procurement standards • Administer digital and ICT systems within their regions, working in partnership with the HSE Centre to progress nationally approved frameworks and systems (g) Accountability and Performance The HSE REO will: • Monitor performance, control and evaluation arrangements aligned to the Performance Accountability Framework • Ensure the delivery of all services in the Health Region along the continuum of care within agreed national frameworks and standards • Ensure timely access for patients and service users to appropriate services • Review overarching Health Region organisational performance in all key areas and take a whole systems approach to addressing improvements • Satisfy their accountability to committees of the House of the Oireachtas and, on request, appear before the Public Accounts Committee Person Specification The successful applicant will be a person with extensive leadership skills, competencies and experience and a career history demonstrating experience that is relevant to the leadership of a large, complex, widely dispersed organisation with a range of diverse statutory functions in the health and social care sector. Eligibility Criteria - Qualifications and/ or Experience Candidates must have at the latest date of application, each of the following: • Extensive experience at a senior leadership level in either health or social care delivery or other comparable and relevant business environment of equivalent complexity, as relevant to this role. • Significant leadership and management experience with a proven track record of organisational management, operational excellence and organisational improvement in a distributed and highly complex organisation or other relevant and highly complex organisation, as relevant to this role. • Demonstrable leadership of change and reconfiguration in complex environments of scale and a proven track record of implementing major system-wide reform(s). • A proven ability to lead, manage, develop, and ensure the performance achievement of an Executive Management Team and build a commitment to a shared vision. • A proven record of delivery and transformation, focused on the delivery of quality person centred health and social care services. • Significant experience of strategic planning underpinned by an effective internal corporate governance framework and risk management system. • A proven track record of managing large budgets effectively, with a commitment to value for money, quality, governance, and accountability. • A proven ability to collaborate and work effectively with external service delivery partners within well-structured governance relationships. • A track record of being an effective communicator and a proven track record of building and maintaining wide ranging relationships with diverse stakeholders. • A qualification at minimum Level 8 on the National Framework of Qualifications or NARIC Ireland Foreign Qualifications equivalent in healthcare and/or management. Remuneration: The Salary scale for the post is: €217,325 – 229,071 – 241,473 – 247,999 – 254,524 – 261,051 per year
Financial Accountant
Glanbia Business Services Financial Accountant The opportunity A vacancy has arisen for a Financial Accountant who has the energy, enthusiasm and drive to “make tomorrow happen” at Glanbia Business Services (GBS). This is a Permanent position and will report to the Financial Accounting Team Lead. The successful candidate will enjoy working in a fast-paced, innovative environment where there is a key focus on continuous improvement, while delivering high quality, reliable services to other divisions within Glanbia. Where and how you will work The base location of the role will be in our Kilkenny office, with hybrid working arrangements available through our Smart working model which allows you a greater choice in how you work and live, giving you a better work-life balance. What we would like to offer you! The opportunity to develop your career on a global stage, continuous learning through an on-demand learning platform, and a competitive compensation package About Glanbia The Glanbia Group comprises three divisions: Glanbia Performance Nutrition, Glanbia Nutritional's, and Joint Ventures. Collectively and with our partners we offer an incredible breadth of expertise in nutrition. We employ a team of 6,000 people, work with global food and beverage companies, and sell our award-winning and market-leading products in 130 countries worldwide.
Deli Assistant
Main purpose of the role: Responsible for the preparation of high quality hot and cold deli products and for ensuring customer satisfaction is the number one priority. The ideal candidate will have/be: • HACCP training is desirable but not necessary • Excellent communication skills • Previous customer service experience is an advantage • The ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment, ability to multi task under pressure • A passion for food and the ability to inspire shoppers. Main duties: • Actively live Centra brand-values i.e. Proud, Energetic, Imaginative and Community-Based • Prepare customer orders across all fresh food areas i.e. make sandwiches and rolls, dish up hot food and slice meats using the store`s portion control measures • Cook, prepare and display the foods sold throughout the day • Ensure that the counter displays across all fresh food departments are to the highest standards at all times throughout the day • Demonstrate your passion for quality food by sharing knowledge, recipes and personal recommendations with customers • Deal with all customer queries efficiently, professionally and in line with store policy.
Agri Lead
Agri Lead Mullingar Tirlán Tirlán, is a world-class food and nutrition co-operative, with a diverse portfolio of quality ingredients, leading consumer and agri brands. Tirlán owns leading brands such as Avonmore, Kilmeaden Cheese, Millac, Solmiko, Truly Grass Fed, Premier Milk, Wexford, mymilkman.ie and GAIN Animal Nutrition. We nurture a talented team across Ireland, the US, MEA and China, delivering annual revenues of over €3 billion, and over 2,300 people to manage our network of 11 processing plants and 52 agri branches. Our purpose is to nourish the world, while safeguarding our environment for future generations. Role Profile We have an exciting opportunity for a passionate, reliable and committed individual who is willing to work and wants to build a career in the Agricultural industry. The Agri Lead will report to the Branch Manager and will assist in all duties required to safely and effectively manage the daily branch operations. This role is based in our Mullingar Branch, Co. Westmeath. Responsibilities • To assist the Branch Manager in all duties required to safely and effectively manage the daily branch operations • To build close working relationships with customers and to manage their own customer list which will include responsibility for debt collection • To work closely with the branch manager and local business manager to explore and develop new sales opportunities and to re-engage lapsed customers • To provide a strong level of Agri technical knowledge to all customers • To closely monitor and manage stocks with a strong focus on Tirláns’s core Agri products at the critical times of the year. • Health & Safety – be proactive in identifying risk and bringing concerns to the managers attention. • Strictly work within the Tirlan process and procedure laid out by internal audit at all times. • Cooperate and assist cross functional teams with various campaigns and projects. • Display the company’s culture and core value at all times • Engage and Develop the YATD programme Requirements • Extensive Agri technical knowledge • Strong communication skills with proven abilities in problem solving situations • Team player with the ability to lead and manage when required • Self-driven and ambitious, who can take direction and work off own initiative • Good organisational skills Desired Skills • A person with an agricultural or farming background is desirable • A forklift licence is desirable About us Through our expertise in research and development, customer insights, food safety and state-of-the-art manufacturing we bring innovative food and nutrition solutions to a global market. Our new and vibrant headquarters in Kilkenny City operates as a collaboration hub where multi-functional teams come together in a hybrid work environment. Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion We believe in the value of difference. We know that different perspectives, life experience and backgrounds can drive innovation and deliver growth. We welcome people from all walks of life without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, or disability status. Join our Talent Pool Considering a new career in Tirlán but this isn’t the role for you? Join our talent community and sign up for job notifications at www.tirlan.com/careers Tirlán is a Values Based Organisation
