Jobs in Kilkenny
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Main purpose of the role: Ensure the post office operates efficiently and effectively at all times and ensures cash is secured and balances correctly. The ideal candidate will have/be: • Experience in a similar position is an advantage • Minimum 1 years` experience in a cash handling role • Excellent numerical skills • Excellent communication skills Main duties: • Oversee and ensure the smooth running of the post office • Maintain all security measures, ensuring all valuables (cash, coupons etc.) are kept secure • Maintain confidentiality at all times • Reconcile daily cash in line with post office procedures • Conduct daily safe counts • Complete over and under reports daily
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.
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.
Sales Assistant
Are you excited about sales? And do you want to provide JYSK in Ireland best customer service together with your team? Do you like variation and a fast-paced environment? 💪 Then you can be the Sales Assistant we are looking for! 🙋 WHAT WE OFFER YOU You get the chance to join a retail company that wants to be the candidate’s first choice when choosing an employer. We are dynamic and here your inputs get heard, you get involved and your development is crucial to us. Additionally, as JYSK ambassador, you get the following: CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Internships in the Communications Unit of the Department of Foreign Affairs
Applications are invited for paid internships, which may arise in the Communications Unit of the Department of Foreign Affairs. The Unit's role is to promote Ireland and Irish foreign policy internationally and to provide strategic guidance to the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Ministers of State, our teams based at the Department’s headquarters in Dublin and our Embassy and Consulate network. The Unit is part of the Department's Global Ireland and Economic Division and is made up of the following teams: Press Relations, Multimedia and Digital, Public Diplomacy and Content, Irish Aid Communications, Internal Communications. A key aspect of the Unit’s work is to manage digital communications platforms and advise internally on how digital communications can be used to achieve the Department’s objectives at home and abroad. These internships will offer a unique opportunity for talented individuals to work as part of a highly motivated and skilled team on innovative projects covering a range of disciplines of relevance to policy objectives. Internships will be for a duration of 22 months. All internships will be based in the Department of Foreign Affairs, Dublin. Successful candidates will gain practical experience by contributing to our communications across our digital platforms. The production of accurate and engaging written features and social media copy complemented by suitable multimedia assets for a wide range of platforms and channels will be core to the work. In this context, strong candidates for these roles would be able to display specialist skills in digital media. This may include, but not be limited to, areas like videography, photography, graphic design, digital asset management, social media, copywriting, ensuring consistency and adherence to accessibility standards, and style guidelines. The Department of Foreign Affairs is committed to a policy of equal opportunity. Qualifications/Experience: Essential • Have at a minimum a second class honours undergraduate degree in one of the following areas: journalism, marketing, communications, design or equivalent. • Knowledge of digital platforms, content management systems, and social media tools. • Experience in the production of creative digital content*. • High level of oral and written communication skills, including copywriting skills. • Excellent interpersonal skills, initiative and good judgement along with the ability to develop good working relationships and operate as part of a team. *Where possible please provide links to examples of work in the application form. Desirable • Experience in video production or photography or graphic design. • Knowledge of the Adobe Creative Cloud suite, in particular Photoshop, Premiere Pro, Express. • Knowledge of digital marketing and search engine optimisation. • Knowledge of data analytics. • Experience in copywriting for online publication. • Familiarity with Digital Asset Management systems, multimedia copyright and usage rights. • Knowledge of project coordination. • Experience operating teleprompters and working with scripted content. • Knowledge of accessible media (Subtitling, Captions, ALT Tags, SRT Files). • A strong interest in the work of the Department of Foreign Affairs. Job Specification: These roles require specialist skills in digital media, including videography, photography, graphic design, digital asset management, social media, and copywriting. The precise range of duties will vary over time according to the demands of the unit, but will include the following: • Generate high quality user-focused content for digital channels working across all HQ Units and Missions to ensure consistent presentation and tone of voice. • Develop and create social media content across platforms, including but not limited to text, images, graphic assets, scripts and videos. • Research and write engaging content for Ireland.ie aimed at promoting Ireland globally as a place to live, work, study and invest. • Analyse design briefs, determine requirements, and conceptualise content for digital platforms, primarily Ireland.ie. • Source appropriate footage and maintaining databases of video and audio content in line with copyright and legal requirements. • Media management including update and maintaining of internal content databases • Film original video content for use on Ireland.ie and related social media. • Edit video material and packaging of all video content in relevant formats across a range of digital channels, including for Mission microsites. • Ensure accessibility of all video content through inclusion of closed captions and subtitles. • Conduct research to provide accurate and up-to-date information in both website articles and social media posts. • Conduct research on industry trends and incorporate relevant learnings into content development. • Maintain and contribute to a content calendar for website and social media, ensuring consistent and timely content delivery. • Coordinate across HQ and Mission network to align content with campaigns and initiatives. • Utilise analytics tools to optimise content. 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 visa1 or a stamp 5 visa; It should be noted that any attempt, direct or indirect, by or on behalf of a candidate to influence the selection process will automatically disqualify the candidate. Code of Practice The selection process for appointments will be conducted in accordance with the Code of Practice for Appointment to Positions in the Civil Service and Public Service. Complaints/requests for review will be considered in accordance with the procedures set out in the Code of Practice which can be accessed by visiting www.cpsa.ie. General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) The current legislation for Data Protection in Ireland is the Data Protection Acts 1988 - 2018 and the General Data Protection Regulation (EU 2016/679). The Data Controller for the collection and processing of your personal data in the Department of Foreign Affairs. Your personal data will be processed for the purposes of your application and will not be further processed in a manner that is incompatible with those purposes. When you submit an application for a competition, we create a record in your name. Information submitted by you or obtained from third parties on your behalf is used in processing your application. Your data will be retained by the Department for as long as there is a business need to do so and in line with the Department’s obligations under the National Archives Act 1986 (as amended). All necessary technical measures have been put in place to ensure the safety and security of the systems which hold this data
Retail Assistant
Here at Primark, we love to do things our way. Because we help our customers keep up with high fashion at affordable prices. We do everything with passion, high standards and care around here. And if that sounds like you, join us as a Retail Assistant. Because you matter People are at the heart of what we do, so it’s essential that we provide you with the right environment to perform at your very best. We offer benefits that put you first: • Salary: we offer a competitive salary €12.70 per hour plus premium Sunday rate • Balance: Enjoy flexibility with accommodating shifts • Pension: Secure your future with our generous pension scheme • Discounts: Use your in-store employee discount across our fabulous range • Support: Explore our well-being initiatives and employee assistance programme. • Holiday: Enjoy generous holidays, based on your hours • Opportunity to progress your career internationally What will I be doing? As a Retail Assistant, you’ll be making our customer’s day, every day. Here’s what this looks like in action: • Providing customers with an amazing experience as you help them with things like sizes or styles, purchases, or returns • Setting up a good-looking shop floor with full shelves, tidy fitting rooms and all the latest fashions, as well as keeping a tidy and well-organised stockroom • Delivering a fast, friendly, efficient experience at till points, processing queries, voids, and returns. • Receiving, unpacking and checking off new deliveries. Getting our products on to the shop floor and ensuring they’re all correctly priced - all while making sure everything meets our high standards Who you are: We love to delight our customers with amazing in store experiences and that starts with you! Here’s what we need: • You’re passionate about people and creating those amazing experiences • You’re honest, a strong communicator who can also listen, share ideas and get involved where needed • You’ve got good organisational skills and attention to detail • You’re a team player with high levels of motivation, a positive attitude and willingness to learn • You’re interested in fashion and the latest looks • Ideally, you’ve got some experience working within a busy retail environment To join us, apply today! CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Consumer Sales Advisor
What will the role involve:
Stock Assistant/Delivery Assistant
We here at EZ Living Furniture are looking for a professional, competent and enthusiastic individual to join our store in our Kilkenny Store. This role is for two days per week Fridays and Saturdays. We are looking for a very dynamic and enthusiastic individual who thrives on fast paced environments and is motivated, hard-working and efficient, with excellent time management skills. Responsibilities: · Responsible for the running of the stockroom dealing with incoming deliveries, keeping order and tidiness, avoiding damage and completing floor moves. Assisting with customer collections. · To ensure all tasks are completed in a timely, safe manner to a high standard. · Ensure that a safe and secure environment for customers, staff and visitors is maintained during and around your work environment. Job Requirements: · Excellent communication skills. · Self-motivated and hard working. · Good organisational and time management skills. · Previous experience in a similar position would be an advantage. WHY JOIN US: Look us up on Glassdoor- rated 4.6/5 read our reviews. We’re dynamic and expanding Fun, fast paced & high energy work environment Culture of developing and promoting from within the company Our Generous staff discounts Our pension scheme Our Bonus Scheme Our Educational Support Scheme Our Discounted corporate rate health care Our free Employee Assistance Programme Our well being initiatives like our Bike to work scheme Career Development Opportunities Continuous professional development with dedicated training resources CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Sales Advisor
The Company EZ Living Furniture was founded in Galway in 1998. We are a family run Irish retailer with stores operating nationwide, as well as a full online shopping experience offering delivery throughout Ireland. We are the largest Furniture Retailer in Ireland employing over 300 people. Our planned expansion and continuous improvements to both our physical and online presence will lead to the creation of even more jobs, and cement us as a recognised brand that represents quality, value and above all being customer centric in everything we do. We understand that the world we live in is changing, as are our customer’s needs. The future of furniture retail is centred on a number of key factors - providing the most on-trend designs, manufactured to the highest standards, presented in the best showrooms, supported by the most knowledgeable staff, all at superb value. We look to understand our customer’s wants and needs and base our company’s growth around this. We are delighted to announce that we are looking for a Sales Advisor in our Kilkenny Store.. The Person CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Laboratory Manager
Please apply using appliaction form. CVs not accecpted. The Laboratory Manager’s job is to co-ordinate, manage and provide clinical and scientific leadership for the Laboratory Department in St Lukes Kilkenny; to be responsible for the day to day running of the department, scientific and allied staff; to have a strategic approach to the development of services and structures; to embrace continuous quality improvement and technological development and to manage the changes necessary to achieve organisational objectives.
