Jobs in Kilkenny
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Thérapie Clinic is the fastest-growing Aesthetic Medical Clinic in Europe, with 75 locations across Ireland, Northern Ireland, Great Britain, and New York City. We are delighted to be hiring for a Client Experience and Sales Specialist in our Kilkenny Clinic . In this very exciting new role at Thérapie Clinic, you will be responsible for ensuring an exceptional client journey by supporting client satisfaction, revenue goals and salesperformance. We want people to ‘Do their best work at Thérapie,’ and as part of the Clinic Team, you will be integral to creating that environment and culture. At Thérapie, we offer fantastic perks, including continuous training and development, annual leave, uncapped commission, staff discount, and many more wonderful benefits, which are listed at the end of the job specification! Key Responsibilities Client Satisfaction
Driver
Main purpose of the role: Responsible for ensuring the efficient and professional delivery of customer€,,s online/telephone shopping orders. Interact with each customer with great pride, passion and care. The ideal candidate will have/be: Previous experience as a delivery driver is desirable Full clean driver€,,s licence is essential Excellent organisational and time management skills Excellent communication skills Strong attention to detail, organised and flexible Ability to use own initiative and work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment Previous customer service experience is an advantage. Main duties: Actively live SuperValu brand-values i.e. Genuine, Passion for Food, Vibrant, Committed, Innovative and Imaginative Deliver customer€,,s online/telephone shopping orders to different addresses in a specified region Load, unload, prepare and operate a delivery vehicle 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 Engage with new initiatives and embrace new ways of working.
Fresh Meat Assistant
Main purpose of the role: Ensure the Meat Department operates efficiently and effectively at all times and provide our customers with excellent quality and products and services. The ideal candidate will have/be: Excellent communication skills Numerical skill Customer focused A passion for food and the ability to inspire shoppers The ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment,ability to multi-task under pressure No previous experience necessary as training will be provided Main duties: Actively live SuperValu brand-values i.e. Genuine, Passion for Food, Vibrant, Committed, Innovative and Imaginative Drive sales through ensuring SOPs and store standards are met on a daily basis Merchandise and present department to the highest standard Implement planograms correctly Control stock rotation so that quality and freshness of goods is of the highest standard Manage waste and shrink in the department Ensure continuous improvement in the Meat Department by remaining up to date with new products and initiatives Enhance product knowledge by gaining information from a range of sources and share ideas, suggestions and builds Engage with new initiatives and embrace new ways of working
Community Water Officer
A panel will be formed from which subsequent Community Water Officer fixed term positions in any other current or future LAWPRO location across the country may be filled. You are required to select the locations you are interested in being considered for offer(s) from the list of locations below. You will only be considered for positions in the locations/areas you have selected. LAWPRO offices are currently located as follows:
Retained Firefighter
Minimum Eligibility Requirements QualificationsCharacter A Firefighter must be of good character and shall not at any time bring the County Council into disrepute. Employment will be subject to the provision of satisfactory references and Garda Vetting. Age A Firefighter must be at least 18 years of age on the first day of the month in which the latest date for receiving application forms occurs. A birth certificate must be submitted to the County Council as proof of age before a person is engaged as a recruit. Education Firefighters must have attained a satisfactory level of education to enable them to perform satisfactorily as a Firefighter and to successfully undergo the appropriate training. Health A Firefighter shall be in a state of health that indicates a reasonable prospect of providing regular and efficient service. Each applicant must be free from any defect or disease that would render them unsuitable to hold the office. An operational Firefighter is required to maintain an appropriate level of physical fitness. Driver's Licence A recruit Firefighter must possess a valid full current Category B Driving Licence at the time of applying for the post and ideally a Category C Driving Licence for HGV with up to eight passengers. All newly appointed Retained Firefighters will be required to attain a Category C Driving Licence. Firefighters will cooperate with further driver training and will be required to drive Fire Service vehicles if operationally required. Failure to attain a Category C licence within the probationary year may result in termination of employment. If a Firefighter has their licence suspended or removed for any reason, they must immediately inform the County Council. This will be dealt with through the Council's disciplinary procedure and may result in termination of service at the absolute discretion of the County Council. Garda Vetting The successful candidate will be subject to the Garda Vetting Procedures in line with the provisions of the National Vetting Bureau (Children and Vulnerable Persons) Act 2012 to 2016, as appropriate, or any subsequent amendments to the legislation, before appointment and periodically throughout their employment. Residence Persons appointed must live and work within a maximum of 8 minutes' travel time from the designated Fire Station (based on a GPS navigation planner such as Google Maps or similar, as determined by Kilkenny County Council) to allow them to respond for the duration of their employment as a Firefighter. The Council retains the right to request further evidence to verify the place of residence and location of employment. A Firefighter must notify the County Council in writing of any subsequent changes of residence or place of employment. A change of residence or place of employment that places the Firefighter outside these limits will result in automatic termination of employment. The Council will check this prior to appointment and at periodic intervals after appointment. Other Employment Written evidence must be provided from the employer confirming availability before appointment. The County Council, at its sole discretion, will determine whether the availability provided is acceptable. If the Firefighter's primary employer subsequently changes their conditions of employment and does not allow attendance at fire calls or drills during working hours, employment will be terminated. Self-employed applicants must also provide written evidence of availability before appointment. This evidence must cover availability for initial training, fire and other emergency calls, drills, training, and any other duties required by the County Council. Job Duties and ResponsibilitiesDuties of the Role Safety, Health & Welfare Kilkenny County Council acknowledges its responsibility to protect the safety, health, and welfare of its Firefighters. The Council is committed to implementing and maintaining programmes that eliminate or control risks and hazards, where possible, through safe systems of work. Firefighters must comply with Section 13 of the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005 and familiarise themselves with, and cooperate fully with, Kilkenny County Council's Safety Management System, policies, procedures, and guidance. Learning and Development Successful candidates must participate in all training programmes relevant to the duties of the post. There are also opportunities for further professional and personal development. Firefighters must comply with the Kilkenny Fire Service Training Policy, Annual Training Programme, and Drill Night Programme. Firefighters must attend all relevant courses organised by the Fire Authority or the National Directorate for Fire and Emergency Management. Firefighters are required to attend drills and training courses as directed by the County Council. Training may include ongoing assessments. Attendance at drills and training is required whether rostered on or off, unless on approved leave. Firefighters are expected to acquire sufficient training and knowledge to substitute for all operational personnel within the County Council Fire Service. Training fees will be paid at the current hourly Firefighter training rate, which is currently €26.04 per hour .
Permanent and Temporary Household Survey Co-Ordinators
Roles and Responsibilities Overview of RoleTitle of Position Household Survey Co-Ordinator in the Central Statistics Office. Location Permanent positions: Dublin, Cork, South-East, North-West, Mid-West, Midlands Temporary positions: Dublin, Cork, South-East, North-West, Mid-West, Midlands Official headquarters for the Household Survey Co-Ordinator will be as designated by the Director General of the Central Statistics Office. Job Description To efficiently manage the data collection operation in a designated area as directed by the Central Statistics Office. DutiesManagement of the Data Collection Team This involves ensuring that the work returned by the Survey Interviewers in a designated area is of the highest standard. Responsibilities include: Permanent appointments are subject to a one-year probationary contract . Temporary appointments are made on a fixed-term contract basis.
Pizza Maker
Main purpose of the role: Focused on the fusion of Irish and Italian traditions and ingredients, our new Pizza company is looking for passionate foodies to lead the way in producing amazing, authentic Italian pizza, pizza that tastes as good as one you would find in a pizza corner in Italy. Relevant Skills/Experience: Previous food preparation and production experience is essential Qualified pizza creator/maker or baker is a distinct advantage but not necessary Creative and passionate about food Excellent communication skills Ability to engage with and prioritise customer needs Accuracy, attention to detail, organised and flexible Ability to use own initiative and work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment Previous customer service experience is an advantage HACCP training is beneficial but not essential Main Duties: Actively live the pizza brand-values i.e. Proud, Energetic and Imaginative Serve customer with freshly baked pizza made fresh to order Bake and finish products to the highest standard in accordance with the pizza baking guidelines Ensure the pizza department is merchandised and presented to the highest standard at all times and in accordance with relevant brand guidelines Ensure ordering of stock is carried out in accordance with procedures Ensure all HACCP best practices are implemented across the pizzeria Adhere to all pizza brand rules, policies and procedures at all time Be familiar and comply with all Health & Safety regulations particularly those pertaining to your role and to report any breaches to store management
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:
Community Access Facilitator
1. Tenure of Employment This is a temporary part-time post working 37 hours per fortnight to cover the reduced hours of a permanent employee. The compulsory retirement age is 70 years. 2. Qualifications and Experience The successful candidate must: Character Each candidate for, and any person holding the office, must be of good character. 3. Remuneration Salary Scale (pro rata) – Supervisor/Instructor Grade (6425): €36,291; €38,479; €39,291; €40,472; €41,499; €42,388; €43,667; €44,994; €46,371; €47,796; €49,273; €50,803; €52,406. Successful candidates are required to submit all documentary evidence outlining any relevant experience within 3 months of the starting date. Failure to do so will mean that any incremental credit due will be paid from the date of submission of documents. All new entrants to the Public Service will start at the first point of this scale. 4. Hours of Work The normal working fortnight will be 37 hours. Starting and finishing times will be notified to, and agreed with, the appointee from time to time by the Services Manager. The appointee may, however, be required to work additional hours arising from the duties of the appointment, with compensation for these hours by way of time off in lieu. The Corlann model of service is based on Personal Outcome Measures, requiring employees to be flexible in their working hours to provide quality service delivery for each individual. 5. Health The successful candidate must be free from any defect or disease which would render him/her unsuitable to hold the appointment and must be in a state of health that would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. To satisfy this qualification, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a medical examination by the Occupational Health Nurse/Physician. 6. Duties The general duties of the appointment are as described in the attached Job Description. 7. Selection Process A shortlist of candidates to attend before the Selection Board will be prepared by the Selection Board following an examination of the statements of qualifications furnished by the candidates. 8. Mandatory Training The Line Manager will notify the successful candidate of the mandatory/compulsory courses and training which employees are obliged to attend. Mandatory training, for example manual handling, health and safety courses, etc., forms part of the conditions of employment along with the Organisation's statutory obligations. 9. Note re Canvassing Any attempt by candidates themselves, or by any person(s) acting at their instigation, directly or indirectly, by means of written communication or otherwise, to canvass or otherwise influence in the candidate's favour any member of the staff of Corlann South East or any person nominated to interview or examine applicants will automatically disqualify the candidate for the position they are seeking.
Administrative Officer
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS Essential 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: MINIMUM ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS – PANEL A Character Candidates shall be of good character. Health Candidates shall 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. (a) Be a serving employee in a local authority, or a regional assembly and have no less than two years’ satisfactory experience in a post of Clerical Officer or analogous post, and (b) Have satisfactory experience in administrative procedures, including adequate practical experience in work of an executive nature, office organisation and control of staff. MINIMUM ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS – PANEL B Character Candidates shall be of good character. Health Candidates shall 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. 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) Have satisfactory experience in administrative procedures, including adequate practical experience in work of an executive nature, office organisation and control of staff. Please note in relation to point (ii) above, an example of a comparable standard in an equivalent examination refers to the national state exams of another country, for example the A Levels in the UK. MINIMUM ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS – PANEL C Character Each candidate shall be of good character. Health Each candidate shall 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. (a) Be a serving employee of Kilkenny City Council and have at least two years’ satisfactory experience in a post of Clerical Officer or analogous post, and (b) Have satisfactory experience in administrative procedures, including adequate practical experience in work of an executive nature, office organisation and control of staff. 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: • Have knowledge of the structure and functions of local government, of current local government issues, future trends and strategic direction of local government and an understanding of the role of Administrative Officer in this context. • Have a strong sense of commitment to delivering quality public services and be willing to take on a challenge. • Have an ability to foster and maintain productive working relationships within the organisation and with relevant stakeholders externally. • Have the ability to plan and prioritise work effectively, to work under pressure to tight deadlines and to take a strategic approach in the formulation and delivery of key policy objectives. 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. JOB DESCRIPTION The Administrative Officer is a middle management supervisory position in Kilkenny County Council and is assigned responsibility for the development, management, and day-to-day operations of one or more departments or services within the Council. The Administrative Officer is the primary point of contact and liaison with other sections in relation to service delivery for their area of responsibility. The Administrative Officer is also a contributor to the strategic and policy making decisions of the Council and will be expected to contribute to the development and implementation of forward-thinking strategies within the local authority and to work closely with senior management, elected representatives, external agencies, and relevant stakeholders in delivering services to the highest standard. The Administrative Officer may represent the Council on committees and at meetings and may be asked to report on progress in their respective section(s) at Council meetings, Municipal District meetings, Strategic Policy Committee meetings etc. The Administrative Officer is responsible for the efficient management, direction, and deployment of resources for the department or service to which they are assigned and will generally work as part of a multidisciplinary team within one of the Council’s Directorates to deliver a broad and diverse range of services. These may include planning, economic and enterprise development, community and social development, housing, recreation, amenity and cultural services, environmental services, transportation and infrastructure, corporate services and HR, and emergency services. JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES DUTIES OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER 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. Key duties and responsibilities of the role include: • To be responsible for the management and administration of one or more sections or departments within the Council, including the management of staff and the planning and prioritising of work programmes. • To contribute to and implement the strategic and policy decisions of the Council by ensuring that work programmes within their area of responsibility are implemented to deliver on the Council’s corporate and operational plans. • Supervise and participate in the Performance Management Development System (PMDS). • To develop and maintain productive working relationships with all external agencies, bodies, elected representatives, committee members and other stakeholders, including providing information and assistance when required. • To communicate and liaise effectively with employees, managers in other sections, senior managers, customers and elected representatives and other stakeholders in relation to operational matters for their section. • To provide support and administrative assistance in the management and delivery of projects as required. • To communicate, implement and manage change management initiatives within the relevant area of responsibility. • To manage and supervise employees in supporting roles, including assigning duties and workload, providing ongoing support, handling day-to-day issues, managing performance, and identifying training and development requirements as appropriate. • To provide assistance in the understanding and interpretation of the Council’s policies and procedures to employees in their area of responsibility, and to customers and other stakeholders as appropriate. • To participate in corporate management activities and responsibilities appropriate to the grade. • To be in compliance with Health and Safety legislative requirements, policies and procedures and safe systems of work. • Making decisions in relation to service delivery on a daily basis. • Preparation of reports for Council and other stakeholders. • Representing the Council at a variety of meetings. • Budget preparation and management of same. • Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with external agencies as appropriate to the activities of the section. • Continuously monitoring existing procedures to ensure they comply with best practice and the development of new/improved procedures where appropriate. • Use all technology and equipment assigned and complete all essential training successfully. • To undertake any other duties of a similar level and responsibilities as may be required from time to time. These duties are indicative rather than exhaustive and are carried out under general guidance. Persons employed will be required to work in any location within the Kilkenny County Council administrative area. The duties of the office, generally, shall be to give to the local authority under the direction and supervision of its appropriate officer such services of an executive, supervisory and advisory nature as are required for the exercise and performance of any of its powers and duties and shall include the duty of deputising for other officers of the local authority, when required, and such duties as may be required in relation to the area of any other local authority. PARTICULARS OF OFFICE TYPE OF POST To form a panel from which Kilkenny County Council invites applications from suitably qualified persons, who wish to be considered for inclusion on a panel from which permanent, temporary, fixed term, specific purpose and where applicable, acting-up vacancies may be filled. When filling positions priority will be given to panels already in place before candidates are offered positions from any new panels established under this competition. 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. 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 €61,217 minimum to €79,583 inclusive of LSI. 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). As of 25th March 2019, the weekly CSP rate is €248.30. 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 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 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 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 a 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.
