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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. • APPLICANTS WITH NON-IRISH QUALIFICATIONS CAN AVAIL OF THE ON-LINE RECOGNITION OF FOREIGN QUALIFICATIONS SERVICE PROVIDED BY QUALITY AND QUALIFICATIONS IRELAND (QQI) AND MUST SUBMIT PROOF OF SAME WITH THEIR APPLICATIONS. • 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: (i) (a) Have obtained at least Grade D (or a Pass), in Higher or Ordinary Level, in five subjects (or four subjects if Irish is included) from the approved list of subjects in the Department of Education Established Leaving Certificate Examination or Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme including Irish and/or English and one of the following: Mathematics, Accounting, Business Organisation or Economics, and (b) Have obtained at least Grade C (or Honours) in Higher Level (or Honours) papers in three subjects in that examination (or two subjects if Irish and/or one of the following is included: Mathematics, Accounting, Business Organisation or Economics), or (ii) Have obtained a comparable standard in an equivalent examination, or (iii) Hold a third level qualification of at least degree standard, AND (iv) Shall have satisfactory experience in administrative procedures, including adequate practical experience in work of an executive nature, office organisation and control of staff. SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED The candidate is required to: 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 €53,345 minimum of the scale to €65,172 maximum of the scale, inclusive of LSI’s. 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. SUPERANNUATION CONTRIBUTION Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012 New members joining the public sector on or after 1st January 2013 will be required to join the Single Public Service Pension Scheme. It applies to all first-time entrants to the Public Service as well as former public servants returning to the public sector after a break of more than 26 weeks. Your contributions will be made up of 3% of your gross pensionable remuneration and 3.5% of your net pensionable remuneration (your gross pensionable remuneration less twice the value of the Contributory State Pension). Your normal retirement age under this scheme is the same age at which you can claim the Contributory State Pension. The minimum age for receipt of this pension is Age 66. There is a compulsory retirement age of 70 years. Persons who commenced in Public Service Employment after 6th April 1995 and prior to 1st January 2013: Persons who became pensionable employees after 6th April 1995 and prior to 1st of January 2013, without a break in employment, will join the Local Government (Superannuation) (Consolidation) Scheme 1998. Contributions are payable at the rate of 1.5% of your basic salary, 3.5% of basic salary less twice two times the value of the Contributory State Pension and a further 1.5% is payable for spouse and children’s contributions (*non-officer grades pay a co-ordinated contribution: ‘Non-New Entrants’ (those who became pensionable after 6th of April 1995 and prior to 1st April 2004) have a minimum retirement age of 60 and a compulsory retirement age of 70. ‘New Entrants’ (those who became pensionable after 1st April 2004 and prior to 1st January 2013) have minimum retirement age of 65 with no compulsory retirement age. Persons who commenced in Public Service Employment before 6th April 1995: Their minimum retirement age is 60 and they have a compulsory retirement age of 70 as per Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government Circular Letter CL/2/2019. Contributions are 5% of basic salary and 1.5% of basic salary toward Widow’s & Orphan’s or Spouse & Children’s Scheme. PENSION ABATEMENT If the appointee was previously employed in the Civil Service or in the Public Service please note that the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012 (Section 52) includes a provision which extends abatement of pension for all Civil and Public Servants who are re-employed where a Public Service Pension is in payment. This provision to apply abatement across the wider public service came into effect on 1 November 2012. This may have pension implications for any person appointed to this position that is currently in receipt of a Civil or Public Service pension or has a preserved Civil or Public Service pension which will come into payment during his/her employment in this position. Prior to appointment, successful applicants will be obliged to complete a declaration in relation to previous Public Service pensionable employment. Please note: In applying for this position you are acknowledging that you understand the abatement provisions, where relevant, will apply. It is not envisaged that the employing Department/Office will support an application for an abatement waiver in respect of appointments to this position. PENSION ACRUAL A 40-year limit on total service that can be counted towards pension where a person has been a member of more than one pre-existing public service pension scheme (i.e. non-Single Scheme) as per the 2012 Act shall apply. This 40-year limit is provided for in the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012. This may have implications for any appointee who has acquired pension rights in a previous public service employment. PROBATION The following provisions shall apply: There shall be a period after such appointments take effect during which such persons shall hold such office on probation; Such period shall be 12 months but the Chief Executive may at his/her discretion extend such period; Such persons shall cease to hold such employment at end of the period of probation unless during such period the Chief Executive has certified that the service of such persons is satisfactory. PRE-EMPLOYMENT MEDICAL EXAMINATION For the purposes of satisfying the requirement as to health, it will be necessary for each successful applicant, before he/she is appointed, to undergo a medical examination by a qualified medical practitioner to be nominated by Kilkenny County Council. In the event the applicant does not take up the post following the preemployment medical, he/she will reimburse Kilkenny County Council the cost of the medical examination, as per a previously signed understanding. HOURS OF WORK The person appointed will be required to work a 35-hour week Monday to Friday which equates to a 7-hour day. ANNUAL LEAVE Annual leave entitlement for this position is 30 days per annum in accordance with Department of Environment, Community & Local Government Circular LG(P) 07/2011. TRAVEL When required to do so holders of the office shall hold a full Irish driving licence for class B vehicles free from endorsement and disqualification and, shall drive a motor car in the course of their duties and for this purpose provide and maintain a car to the satisfaction of the Local Authority. It is Kilkenny County Council policy that all staff using their private cars for work purposes, regardless of the frequency should: 1) Indemnify Kilkenny County Council on their personal insurance policy 2) Note business class on their personal policy 3) It is the obligation of the driver/owner to ensure that the vehicle is fit to be on the public road. When applicable for specific roles, travelling and subsistence expenses necessarily incurred in the course of official duties will be refunded in accordance with appropriate rates in line with the relevant Department Circulars and any other relevant documents. If during your employment, your licence is revoked, even temporarily, or if you receive endorsements on your licence, which may affect your duties, you are obliged to notify the Council immediately. LOCATION The holder of the office shall reside in the district in which his/her duties are to performed or within a reasonable distance thereof. SAFETY, HEALTH & WELFARE The holder of the post shall comply with Kilkenny County Council’s Safety Management System. He/she shall familiarise him/herself with the Safety statement for his/ her section and all the associated safety & health risk assessments, safe systems of work, and procedures and make proper use of all safety clothing and equipment. Failure to comply with the Safety Statement and its requirements may result in disciplinary action. TRAINING It is a condition of employment that successful applicants will be required to participate in training programmes relevant to the skills necessary for the performance of the duties attaching to the post. POLICIES & PROCEDURES The post-holder will be expected to abide and adhere to the policies & procedures applicable to Kilkenny County Council.
Seasonal Greenskeeper / Groundsman
Mount Juliet Estate for Seasonal Groundsman / Greenskeeper to join our expanding Greenskeeping team. Main Duties This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced individual to progress their career within a 5* Luxury Estate with a supportive and ambitious employer. We look forward to hearing from you! Mount Juliet is part of the Tetrarch Hospitality Group, one of Ireland's leading Hotel Management companies, operating and asset managing over 1600 bedrooms with close to 1800 employees in some of the finest and best~known hotels in Ireland. Mount Juliet Estate is an Equal Opportunity employer #jobs
Litigation Solicitor
Smithwick Solicitors are seeking to recruit a Solicitor to join an established specialist defence litigation law firm on a full time basis. The successful applicant will assist the Managing Solicitor in a designated portfolio of employer liability, public liability and motor injury claims. Initial training and on-going development support from experienced team members will be provided. Excellent opportunities for career progression. The successful applicant would be expected to have a minimum of 5 years' post qualification experience in defence litigation of personal injury claims or general litigation. Main responsibilities include: Competitive salary commensurate with experience. The expected start date will be June 2024. If this role interests you, please send your CV along with a cover letter to joseph@smithwicksolicitors.ie
Crew Member
OVERVIEW McDonald's are one of the most recognised brands in the world, and the backbone of our brand is commitment to a set of core values: Serve, Inclusion, Integrity, Community and Family. We live by our values every day and are committed to fostering a safe, respectful and inclusive workplace, providing quality jobs, and making opportunity open to all. Join us and you'll become part of a team, that works together to provide the best customer experience. If you've visited one of our restaurants before, you’ve probably got some idea of what's involved in working here. But you might not realise the variety and scope of the role. We want every McDonald's customer to have a brilliant experience, every time they visit. That means hot food in a clean and friendly restaurant. As a Crew Member, you'll make it happen, whether you're preparing food, serving on the till or being out in the dining areas looking after our customers' needs. You will consistently deliver the highest standards of quality, service and cleanliness in the restaurant. Provide friendly, fast and accurate service. Complete tasks and activities in line with training, company guidelines and management direction. Follow all workplace safety, security and food hygiene procedures. Treat all customers and colleagues with courtesy and respect working as a supportive team member. Friendly, welcoming, courteous and helpful behaviour will come naturally to you and you’ll work well as part of a team. Effective communication skills such as attentive listening, face-to-face verbal communication and eye contact are a must. The ability to maintain high energy levels whilst working both efficiently and productively is essential. Quite simply, you'll be working in our fast moving, high energy environment and we’re looking for a genuine smile, enthusiasm, energy, plus an ability to connect with customers and make them feel valued. Benefits package includes: Holiday pay, Service Awards, Meal allowance, Employee discounts from top high street and online brands and much more.... Salary: Up to €12.80 per hour CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Community Leader/service Manager
Community Leader /Service Manager - L'Arche Kilkenny L’Arche Kilkenny is looking for a Community Leader/ Service manager to lead this vibrant and diverse community of people with and without intellectual disabilities into its next stage of development. This is a full-time, permanent, pensionable position for a basic 39-hour week. Working hours are Monday to Friday, 9-5 with some evening and weekend meetings and events, some on call, and some overnight residential meetings and events. There is a 6 month probationary period applying to the employment. Main responsibilities: This job description is not exhaustive. It merely acts as a guide and may be amended to meet the changing requirements of our needs at any time. Applications should include your current Curriculum Vitae, along with a Cover Letter outlining why you feel you would be suitable for this role.
Branch Manager
BestDrive are experts in automotive parts repair including tires, brakes, exhausts and much more, as well as offering a robust car servicing and Pre-NCT checking facility. With over 30 branches across Ireland we are a Continental Company. We aim to be fully digitized offering the best technical/software equipment available on the Market. BestDrive are also leading the way in the service, maintenance and tyre replacement for EV and Hybrid cars. We have comprehensive training, including a fully equipped training facility to enhance careers within the motor industry. Job Purpose: The Branch Manager is responsible for the overall management of the branch and the achievement of all financial targets within his/her branch. Key Tasks Required: Operational Management
Team Member
The ideal candidate must be Fully Flexible. CAN YOU FOLLOW IN THE COLONEL’S FOOTSTEPS? So, think you’ve got what it takes to join us? If you answer ‘ YES ’ to this question then you might just be right… Are you a team player? The ‘not-so’ secret to success is teamwork. Working in a KFC restaurant is all about working together to give our guests the best service. You’ll need to be up for meeting new people and be ready to get involved, help your team, our guests and keep cool when it gets busy. We’re not looking for years of experience or a degree in Guest Service, we’re just looking for real people up for getting stuck in, making a difference for our guests and being part of our awesome team. Don’t worry about the rest, we’ll teach you all you need to know. And if you needed any more persuasion, we also offer free meals , 25% discount , flexible shifts and educational development opportunities up to degree level to all of our Team Members as standard. WHO WE ARE Take one man with a big idea (and some serious style), add 11 herbs and spices, 1,009 rejections, buckets of grit, ambition and southern hospitality and you’ve got KFC. It’s simple, we’re a people business that sells chicken and chips (and some other pretty epic stuff too). OUR RESTAURANT CULTURE We do things the right way. It isn’t always easy, but it’s always better. We lead with our hearts, work hard and play hard and we welcome everyone into our big KFC family. It doesn’t matter who you are, where you’re from, or what your shoe size is – everyone has a place at the Colonel’s table. All we ask is that you roll up your sleeves, get stuck in and treat our team like family and our guests as friends. It’s what the Colonel would do. That got you cluckin’ excited? Apply now- there might just be a seat for you at the Colonel’s table…
Shift Runner
CAN YOU FOLLOW IN THE COLONEL’S FOOTSTEPS? Here’s a bit more on what you can expect from the job and some of the important experiences that can help you show you’ve got what it takes to make the Colonel proud… As a Shift Runner you will be “wingman” or woman to the Restaurant General Manager (RGM) . You’re an authentic brand ambassador who also happens to love our chicken and chips. Our Team Leaders have a wealth of experience coming from a variety of backgrounds, from supermarkets and pubs, to high street retailers and even banks. You’ll be empowered to partner with your RGM and management team to run your restaurant like you own it. We like to think of our people as the 12th secret ingredient of our famous recipe. It’s our ‘other’ SECRET. As a restaurant Team Leader you’ll help your team be their best selves through on the job training every day, particularly in helping them give great service to our guests, day in and day out WHO WE ARE Take one man with a big idea (and some serious style), add 11 herbs and spices, 1,009 rejections, buckets of grit, ambition and southern hospitality and you’ve got KFC. It’s simple, we’re a people business that sells chicken and chips (and some other pretty epic stuff too). OUR RESTAURANT CULTURE We do things the right way. It isn’t always easy, but it’s always better. We lead with our hearts, work hard and play hard and we welcome everyone into our big KFC family. It doesn’t matter who you are, where you’re from, or what your shoe size is – everyone has a place at the Colonel’s table. All we ask is that you roll up your sleeves, get stuck in and treat our team like family and our guests as friends. It’s what the Colonel would do. That got you cluckin’ excited? Apply now - there might just be a seat for you at the Colonel’s table…
Retail Assistant
PURPOSE OF JOB : Providing engaging, sincere, personalized service, turning moments into memories for our guests. To maximize golf group revenue and profit through pro-active selling techniques and referral of all elements attached to the golfer’s experience. To provide upsell all golf elements and food outlets to incoming groups. Work pro-actively within the Events Department for overnight golf and corporate groups and be point of contact throughout their event dates onsite. Be a proud ambassador for Mount Juliet Estate as Golf Sales and Operations, where the warm and efficient service you offer our guests makes them feel welcome at booking, check-in, during their event with us as well as valued at check-out. RESPONSIBLE TO : Director of Golf Main Duties: · To have full and up to date knowledge of the Golf Course and services. · To ensure all telephone calls are handled politely and efficiently, ascertaining and accurately meeting the caller’s needs using a client orientated approach. · To process the booking of all Society and Day Corporate Groups on BRS and Opera where applicable for tee times and F&B requirements · To actively participate in maximising revenue through up-selling of all elements that maybe of interest to the golfer · To handle no-shows and cancellations efficiently under company guidelines · To handle all enquiries promptly, ensuring the customer receives a friendly, professional and efficient response that accurately meets their needs. · Helps encourage customer loyalty by building friendly, personalised relationships · Ensure that administrative procedures do not take precedence over guest relations · Anticipates guests' needs and takes them into consideration pre and during their day · Handle any guest complaints and/or remarks; will pass information to relevant channel through Line Manager · Completes all tasks linked to the guest's arrival and departure in compliance with internal procedures · Informs all groups about any particular conditions on the course ahead of their visit or formalities during the stay, and about the services offered by the hotel if staying with us · Handles all incoming external and internal phone calls on direct line aswell as assist on Golf shop calls and supporting the retail staff in the shop · Relay information on as necessary to other departments (floor staff, technical etc) and to other members of the team to ensure a smooth event · To maximize selling opportunities by adding customer value at every opportunity. · To pro-actively seek feedback, taking action on comments raised in order to ensure that we maintain and build long-term customer partnerships. · To handle complaints promptly and professionally, demonstrating genuine care and concern under the supervision of the Director of Golf · To ensure that the hotel is communicated to on a daily basis in regards to V.I.P’s and large group outings · To maintain departmental brand standards. · To ensure security of all property and stocks when closing up the area · To maintain the cleanliness and hygiene of the department, its fixtures, fittings and equipment. To demonstrate a high standard of personal appearance, always wearing the full and correct uniform and ensuring good personal hygiene · To handle all reservations through different channels (via email/ fax/telephone/ website) efficiently. · To liaise with the Management and team in order to ensure the smooth operation of Revenue processes and functions within the Golf Department · To prepare, update and file all correspondence relating to group business and corporate day events. · To maintain an effective mechanism for following up provisional business enquiries · To be actively motivated in sales projects, including tourism shows/markets · To take responsibility for all special event co-ordination, i.e. Golf Open Days / Jack Nicklaus Event / Open Singles · To carry out any ad-hoc or supplementary duties in and around the golf shop for cover periods · Cover Golf Shifts where required · Pro Active Sales calls to promote to various companies past and present to initiate future business opportunities for events · Setting up of Golf Open Days and Rates in line with Director of Golf through BRS · Weekly Reports to Events Manager of enquiry, conversion and lost enquires for society and day groups · Pro-Actively work as part of the Events Team for large enquiries, overnight groups and corporate bookings and up to date knowledge of events · Prepare Contracts and deposit schedules for groups along with billing on completion of their day · Prepare Function sheets on Opera for all golf groups and have all information accurate and ready for inclusion of weekly function sheets distribution General Note: * The above is not intended to be an exhaustive list and you will be expected to comply with any reasonable requests or duties directed by management. #Jobs
Air Corps Recruit - General Service
JOB DETAILS The Defence Forces are now accepting applications for General Service in the Air Corps. We live in a world of diversity; the Defence Forces require men and women from all backgrounds that possess a strong sense of duty, enjoy working as part of a team, and are looking for a rewarding yet challenging career. Air Corps applicants must be at least 18 years old and under the age of 29 years of age on the closing date for applications. IMPORTANT NOTICE* It is the candidate's sole responsibility to enter their email address correctly when completing the application form. The candidate will receive an acknowledgement within 48 hours of submitting the online application. If a candidate does not receive an acknowledgement within the time, the candidate must inform Recruitment & competition section within 72 hours of applying by emailing recruitment@defenceforces.ie Candidates should be aware that some email providers filter @defenceforces.ie into junk/spam folder. CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
