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SALARY SCALE: €46,210 - €66,354 p.a. JOB DESCRIPTION JOB SYNOPSIS: The Scheduling & Examinations Team within the Academic Registry Division are responsible for production of the Class timetable, Examination Timetable and associated room bookings in Autumn and Spring semesters. The centralised scheduling service is available to all academic departments that wish to have their modules/programmes included in the timetable. This role will support the Scheduling & Examinations Manager in planning, organising and processes of the scheduling and exams team to ensure the delivery of the highest standard of service to internal and external stakeholders The post holder will report to the role of Scheduling & Examinations Manager. JOB PURPOSE: The Academic Registry Division at University of Limerick is responsible for the central administrative aspects of the student journey, including undergraduate student recruitment, admissions, registration, student records, timetabling/scheduling and data management. The Division is undergoing a significant transition programme, dealing with organisation structure, staffing and IT investment. This is to ensure the maintenance and development of business processes and systems to support programme management, while balancing the requirement for a stable, responsive, reliable, sustainable, supportable and scalable student records eco-system. The creation of a complete, accurate, and timely academic timetable and examination schedule are critical functions that directly impact the teaching, learning and assessment experience for students and staff. This is a key aspect of the work of the Operations Department in Academic Registry Division. This role will support the Scheduling & Examinations Manager in planning, organising and processes of the scheduling and exams team to ensure the delivery of the highest standard of service to internal and external stakeholders. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES: The key responsibilities of this post will include, but will not be limited to:
Deli Manager
Primary Functions: The Deli Manager is responsible for the successful day-to-day operation and profitability of the Deli Department. Essential Functions • Ensures compliance with company policies and procedures with respect to department operations, quality, safe food handling to ensure compliance state, federal and OSHA safety and sanitation regulations. • Tracks sales, manages inventory, and orders merchandise to ensure freshness, meet customer demands and ensure profitability of department. • Schedules staff and delegates work assignments. • Provides training on department procedures, safe food handling, and sanitation regulations. • Cooperates with other departments in special promotions to help drive sales. • Ensures that staff work safely and comply with local, state, and government weights, measures and labeling laws. • Oversees and maintains merchandise presentation (freshness, cleanliness, organizing, stocking and removing). • Greets and takes orders from customers. • Any other duties as assigned. Competencies The Deli Manager must be self-motivated, flexible, conscientious, organized, and have a good attention to detail. Also, must have good interpersonal and communication skills, and interface well with management, co-workers, and the public. The Deli Manager must have the ability to motivate employees, work in fast-paced environment, have good judgement and full knowledge of deli services, and food safety regulations.
Store Manager
We’re looking for a store manager to oversee daily operations in [Store X] and ensure it runs smoothly and effectively. As the store manager, you will be responsible for motivating the sales team to fulfill sales goals, developing business strategies, and upholding the operational and organizational standards of the store. Additionally, you will recruit, hire, and train new staff, and take on other administrative tasks as needed, such as monitoring inventory levels. The right candidate will be an excellent communicator and demonstrate impeccable leadership skills. Objectives of this role
Tax Summer Internship Programme 2026
EY Ireland – Tax Summer Internship Programme 2026 At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence. We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go. Join EY and help to build a better working world. Are you ready to shape the future with confidence? At EY, our Summer Internship gives you more than a glimpse into professional life. From day one, you become part of a real team, working on live projects, meeting clients and making a meaningful contribution. You’ll take part in an induction with interns from across Ireland, meet your buddy and career counsellor and get the support you need to settle in quickly. Throughout the summer, you’ll receive hands-on training in your chosen area, join skills workshops, attend seminars and take part in a group challenge that builds confidence and collaboration. You’ll develop practical skills in areas like project management, problem solving and communication, while learning how our business works from the inside out. There are plenty of social events too, giving you the chance to connect, grow your network and enjoy the full EY experience. Smart Move. Big Futures Start Here. Choose your clients: We engage with a diverse range of client sectors, each presenting unique challenges and opportunities. All our client sectors offer valuable experiences that enable you to make significant contributions. When applying, you will be asked to indicate your preference for the type of clients you would like to work with. You may choose from: EY – All Industry Clients: This category includes some of EY’s largest global clients in the following industries/sectors: Consumer & Health, Industrials & Energy, Government & Infrastructure, Technology, Media & Telecommunications, and Private. EY – Global Financial Services Clients (GFS): Focus exclusively on clients in the financial sector through EY’s dedicated Global Financial Services. This includes area like Banking and Capital Markets, Wealth and Asset Management, Insurance, Fintech & Technology Payments, Aviation Finance and Structured Finance. The opportunity: your next adventure awaits Explore Your Future in Tax with EY Join our dynamic Tax Summer Internship Programme and embark on a rewarding career where you can make a real impact. At EY, we are not just about numbers; we are about innovative thinking and entrepreneurial spirit. Join us at the forefront of our globally coordinated Tax and Law practice, where we tackle complex challenges and invite you to be an integral part of our mission. You can also express interest in the following specific Tax specialisms, though this is optional. What We Offer:
Organisational Risk & Resilience E Grade Panel
We are Uisce Éireann. Every day, we are responsible for the delivery of secure, safe, and sustainable water services for the people of Ireland. As Ireland’s national regulated water utility, our vision is a sustainable Ireland where water is respected and protected, for the planet and all the lives it supports. Our purpose at Uisce Éireann is to rise to the challenge of delivering transformative water services that enable communities to thrive. That means we are proud to take on the responsibility of protecting our water supply and passing on a safe and secure water system to a rapidly growing population and empowering Ireland’s social and economic growth. We are passionate about empowering our people, enabling them to make a positive impact on communities across Ireland. We are guided by a shared vision and purpose, grounded in values that define who we are and shape how we work, where we deliver for customers and communities, we work better together, we do the right thing, we aim high, and we keep each other safe. Our behaviours define how we interact, communicate, and succeed together. These values and behaviours apply to each one of us, across every role, location, and level. Our goal is to attract and develop skilled and talented people from diverse backgrounds, who bring a dynamic range of expertise and insights to our work. With a strong, values-driven workforce, we ensure Uisce Éireann can continue advancing Ireland’s water services and meeting the needs of the communities we serve for generations to come. The Organisational Risk and Resilience Team is responsible for developing and implementing Uisce Éireann’s Organisational Risk Management, Policy and Framework and assisting the business in ensuring that appropriate resilience (Crisis Management and Business Continuity) Policy and Framework is designed, implemented and operated across the organisation to minimise the impact of a business continuity or crisis management events. The function also supports the development of the UÉ management systems model in line with ISO standards and including the provision of its core support processes (CAPA/Doc Control). The roles available are in the Resilience Team, part of the Organisational Risk & Resilience Function and would suit a variety of business continuity, crisis and emergency management disciplines. The roles are as follows; • Incident & Crisis Management Analyst (Multiple) • Business Continuity Analyst These Analyst roles will support the development, implementation and maintenance of Uisce Éireann’s resilience policies, frameworks, plans and standard operating procedures. The duties will include coordination of the end-to-end lifecycle of incident, crisis and business continuity management, through planning and preparedness, response, measurement, monitoring and reporting activities. The roles will be key to ensure that the business is prepared to respond and recover from events and incidents that could potentially impact critical activities and continuity of service. These roles will contribute to the overall continuous improvement of the Uisce Éireann’s resilience model in line with national and international regulatory requirements and best practice. Please refer to Job Descriptions below for greater detail on the Main Duties and Responsibilities for each role. Incident & Crisis Management Analyst The Role: The Organisational Risk and Resilience Team is responsible for developing and implementing Uisce Éireann’s Organisational Risk Management, Policy and Framework and assisting the business in ensuring that appropriate resilience (Crisis Management and Business Continuity) Policy and Framework is designed, implemented and operated across the organisation to minimise the impact of a business continuity or crisis management events. The function also supports the development of the UÉ management systems model in line with ISO standards and including the provision of its core support processes (CAPA/Doc Control). Reporting to the Incident & Crisis Management Technical Lead, the Incident & Crisis Management Analyst will interact with a large group of stakeholders across the different areas of the business and will provide advice, support in the development and implementation of incident & crisis management processes and plans, training, guidance, reporting and monitoring of the full life cycle of the Incident & Crisis Management framework structures and practices and contributing to the governance and assurance activities of the organisation. Main Duties and Responsibilities: • Support the day-to-day coordination and completion of activities of the full Incident & Crisis Management Framework lifecycle for Uisce Éireann. • Completion of business reviews of incident and crisis management documentation to ensure they are kept up to date on activities, resources, and implementation mechanisms. • Support the development and implementation of incident management, emergency response plans and procedures working closely with representatives across the business • Support and administer the running of the cross functional incident management working group to ensure all elements of Incident & Crisis Management are fit for purpose across the organisation • Coordinate and schedule assurance activities across the business, such training, scenario testing, exercises of the incident and crisis management processes. • Develop and provide Incident Management & Crisis management status reports and metrics as part of annual assurance plans. • Provide assistance and support to the wider team on standing up incident or crisis management teams as response to live events as and when required. • Ensure that Incident & Crisis Management risks are identified, and escalated, and support the identification of control and mitigation measures. • Provide incident & Crisis management advice and guidance to the across all levels of the business • Work with internal resources to create and deliver required training and awareness programmes • Coordinate and support the business on the completion of post-incident/crisis “lessons learnt” reviews and incorporate findings into plans • Work with the wider Uisce Éireann business to ensure that Incident & crisis Management opportunities for improvement are agreed and implemented ensuring continuous improvement of these processes • Support the Organisational Risk and Resilience Function and wider business in the interpretation and implementation of relevant and applicable national resilience regulations to ensure compliance, including involvement and participation in resilience projects and initiatives. • Other duties may be assigned from time to time General Duties and Responsibilities: Collaborate with key internal stakeholders across the UÉ business, including but not limited to; o Asset Operations o Environmental Regulation o Health and Safety o Corporate Affairs o Infrastructure Delivery o Customer Operations o Asset Management o Facilities o IT • Responsible for promoting and delivering health and safety commitments across UÉ and its supply chain, reinforcing positive behaviours and delivering health and safety objectives and requirements to the highest industry standards. • Conducts duties and responsibilities in accordance with Uisce Éireann’s Information Security policies, standards, processes and controls to protect the confidentiality, integrity and availability of UÉ business information, and delivery of critical services, in accordance with the NIS Directive and any other relevant cybersecurity regulation. • Support the delivery of the Uisce Éireann Transformation Programme, driving results required within the Directorate and supporting organisation-wide objectives. • Other duties as required. Knowledge, Skills and Experience: • Relevant third level qualification and or accreditation is desirable and or relevant experience • A minimum of 3 years’ Experience in the water, utilities or similar industries is desirable and or relevant experience in Business Continuity, Contingency planning, Incident/ Crisis Management or Emergency Management Response roles • Management systems experience, ideally in the Utility/ large organisations working to ISO standards is an advantage • Working experience developing processes and procedures and implementing into business teams • Ability to develop and maintain effective partnerships with key stakeholders internally and externally • Proven track record with dealing with complex issues, proactively and in a timely fashion along with the ability to communicate information to others • Experience in encouraging teamwork and knowledge-sharing to enhance team performance. Evidence of motivating colleagues to achieve shared goals and improve outcomes • Strong analytical skills and ability to identify and analyse problems and make improvement decisions that benefit the team/communities. • Demonstrate adaptability and the ability to change focus and direction in line with business strategy and requirements • Ability to proactively identify new areas of improvement and implement new ways to do things. • Experience in taking ownership of safety responsibilities and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives. Business Continuity Analyst The Role: The Organisational Risk and Resilience Team is responsible for developing and implementing Uisce Éireann’s Organisational Risk Management, Policy and Framework and assisting the business in ensuring that appropriate resilience (Crisis Management and Business Continuity) Policy and Framework is designed, implemented and operated across the organisation to minimise the impact of a business continuity or crisis management events. The function also supports the development of the UÉ management systems model in line with ISO standards and including the provision of its core support processes (CAPA/Doc Control). Reporting to the Business Continuity Technical Lead, the BC Analyst will ensure interdependencies and critical processes contingencies and workarounds are in place for continuity of service through robust planning, scheduled training and routine testing. This role will interact with a large group of stakeholders across the different areas of the business and will provide advice, support, training, guidance, reporting and monitor on the implementation of business continuity structures and practices, contributing to the BC governance and assurance activities of the organisation. Main Duties and Responsibilities: • Support the day-to-day coordination and completion of activities of the full Business Continuity lifecycle for Uisce Éireann. • Completion of business reviews of business continuity documentation to ensure they are kept up to date on activities, resources, and implementation mechanisms. • Coordinate & support the completion and updating of Business Impact Assessments, Business Continuity Plans and relevant contingency workarounds (i.e. cyber) working with the BC Champion Network across Uisce Éireann in line with the Business Continuity Framework. • Support the business in the set up and maintenance of testing call trees to ensure appropriate communication channels are in place during Business Continuity events • Ensure that Business Continuity risks are identified, and escalated, and support the identification of control and mitigation measures. • Develop and provide Business Continuity status reports and metrics to the BC/CM Lead as part of governance and assurance activities. • Support the coordination and scheduling of regularly occurring training, simulations, desktop reviews, exercises and/ or tests of the business continuity processes. • Provide business continuity advice and guidance to the BC Champion Network and other relevant Teams/Functions across the business • Work with internal resources to create and deliver required training and awareness programmes • Support the BC/CM Lead on maintaining regular engagement with the BC Champion Network, organising monthly/ quarterly meetings, gathering and preparing meeting packs • Coordinate and support the business on the completion of post-incident/crisis “lessons learnt” reviews and incorporate findings into plans • Work with the wider Uisce Éireann business to ensure that BC opportunities for improvement are agreed and implemented ensuring continuous improvement of these processes • Support the Organisational Risk and Resilience Function and wider business in the interpretation and implementation of relevant and applicable national resilience regulations to ensure compliance, including involvement and participation in resilience projects and initiatives. • Other duties may be assigned from time to time General Duties and Responsibilities Collaboration with key internal stakeholders across the UÉ business, including but not limited to; o Asset Operations o Environmental Regulation o Health & Safety o Corporate Affairs o Infrastructure Delivery o Customer Operations o Asset Management o Facilities o IT • Responsible for promoting and delivering health and safety commitments across UÉ and its supply chain, reinforcing positive behaviours and delivering health and safety objectives and requirements to the highest industry standards. • Conducts duties and responsibilities in accordance with Uisce Éireann’s Information Security policies, standards, processes and controls to protect the confidentiality, integrity and availability of UÉ business information, and delivery of critical services, in accordance with the NIS Directive and any other relevant cybersecurity regulation. • Support the delivery of the Uisce Éireann Transformation Programme, driving results required within the Directorate and supporting organisation-wide objectives. • Other duties as required. Knowledge, Skills and Experience: • Relevant third level qualification and or accreditation is desirable and or relevant experience • A minimum of 3 years experience in the water, utilities or similar industries is desirable and or relevant experience in Business Continuity, Contingency planning, Incident/ Crisis Management or Emergency Management Response roles. • Management systems experience, ideally in the Utility/Large multinational industry working to ISO Standards is an advantage • Working experience developing procedures and policies and implementing into business teams • Ability to develop and maintain effective partnerships with key stakeholders internally and externally • Proven track record with dealing with complex issues, proactively and in a timely fashion along with the ability to communicate information to others • Experience in encouraging teamwork and knowledge-sharing to enhance team performance. Evidence of motivating colleagues to achieve shared goals and improve outcomes • Strong analytical skills and ability to identify and analyse problems and make improvement decisions that benefit the team/communities. • Demonstrate adaptability and the ability to change focus and direction in line with business strategy and requirements • Ability to proactively identify new areas of improvement and implement new ways to do things. • Experience in taking ownership of safety responsibilities and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Front Of House Associate
Job Advert Front of House Associate Full-time (35 hours per week) | Permanent | Candidate Criteria: Education The Purpose of This Role: The Front of House Associate will ensure all reception and switchboard duties are carried out professionally, efficiently and in a polite and welcoming manner at all times. He/she will work alone and work closely with other members of the Hospital teams for patients being treated at Bon Secours Hospital Limerick. This position combines concierge, wayfinding, switchboard, and patient follow-up responsibilities to ensure seamless communication, professional support, and an enhanced patient experience. All FOH Associates will rotate between Front Desk, Switchboard, and CSH Concierge duties, ensuring operational flexibility and full-service continuity Key Responsibilities: · Greet and assist all patients, visitors, consultants, and contractors in a welcoming and professional manner at our reception point of our hospital · Provide wayfinding support, ensuring patients are directed correctly to departments, clinics, or wards. · Assist with concierge services, including public transport, taxi bookings, parking, hospital restaurant services, and local amenities. · Support patients requiring mobility assistance or additional care, ensuring a safe and dignified experience. · Maintain a drop-off location for outgoing staff post and ensure post is collected and processed appropriately. · Maintain compliance with hospital security and visitor access procedures. · Undertake follow-up calls to surgical or clinic patients not reached by Patient Access, typically during evening shifts; record outcomes and escalate as needed. · Actively listen and respond to patient concerns or minor complaints, resolving on the spot where possible and escalating only when necessary. · Answer the switchboard promptly, screening all incoming telephone calls and directing them to the appropriate department or person. Take clear and accurate written messages when necessary. · Maintain full familiarity with the hospital telephone systems, troubleshooting or reporting any faults to ensure uninterrupted service. · Have comprehensive knowledge of the Hospital Paging System; conduct daily testing and accurate recording of the system’s status. · Respond to hospital paging alerts in strict accordance with hospital policy. · Monitor all incoming emails sent to our hospital main email, forwarding them to the relevant third parties promptly. To Apply: Please submit your CV Panel: a panel may be formed from which future vacancies will be filled. Informal Inquiries: please contactjmkeane@bonsecours.ie
Store Manager
Store Manager duties and responsibilities Store Managers have many roles that are critical to the success of the shop. Their duties include:
Relief Care Support Workers
Job Opportunity Role: Care Support Woker Contract Type: Relief Contracted Hours: Relief Cheshire Service: Limerick Cheshire Services Address: Newcastle West, Co. Limerick V42 RW63 We are seeking applications from energetic and enthusiastic individuals to join our team for the above position. Candidates must be highly motivated, creative, and experienced with a passion for engaging with the people we support daily. About Cheshire Ireland Cheshire Ireland provides quality services to adults with physical, sensory, and neurological disabilities at a medium and high level of need. More information on our organisation can be found at https://www.cheshire.ie/ What we do We provide individualised supports for people to meet their physical, psychological, and social care needs in an environment that encourages independence and promotes their rights and well-being. Our services provide a friendly, cooperative, and positive working environment within busy residential and community services. The right candidate will share our values and will be passionate about making a positive difference to the lives of the people we support. How we work Our services are based on clear principles of supporting people “one person at a time”. As a member of the team, you will be committed to high quality rights-based, person-centred service delivery, be willing to embrace change and help foster a culture of continuous improvement. What you will do You will support people with all aspects of their daily lives as per their individual needs and in accordance with their evolving personal plans to support them to live their best possible lives. You will be required to establish and maintain relationships with the people we support that are based on respect and equality and that promote their rights and independence. It is critical that when undertaking your work that you do so in a manner that is consistent with Cheshire Ireland’s values, operating ethos, and standards. Who we are looking for: Hold or be in the process of undertaking a minimum of QQI Level 5 in Healthcare Support or a minimum of QQI Level 6 Social Care or a Nursing qualification. Have experience in supporting people with disabilities. Candidates who have experience and no qualifications may be hired if they are willing to undertake and complete QQI Level 5 Healthcare Support within two years of the commencement of their role. Hold or be working towards gaining a Full Manual Driving license and willingness to drive for work. Desire for personal and professional development. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written. Eligibility to work in Ireland is essential. Good Standard of verbal and written English. Computer literate (experience with online care management systems an advantage). Personal integrity and trustworthiness. Positive attitude. Willing to embrace change and is committed to fostering a culture of continuous improvement and learning throughout the service. Committed to the principles of rights-based, person-centred services. Why work for us Flexibility in working hours. €16.76 to €19.47 Depending on Experience. Premiums paid on unsocial hours. Career opportunities. Induction and ongoing training via Cheshire Academy. Free onsite Parking. Benefits Sick pay benefit. Company Pension Scheme. Maternity benefit. Bike/Cycle to work scheme Employee assistance programme. Death in Service benefit for pension members. Employee Referral Scheme QQI Training Program. Welcome packs. Employee discounts. Closing Date: 5th of January 2026 @5pm Cheshire Ireland is an equal opportunity employer. All successful candidates will be required to undergo vetting by the Garda National Vetting Bureau and provide the necessary documentation to confirm their eligibility to work. Company Reg No: 20165 Reg Charity No: CHY 5484 Charities Regulator No: 20008321
Occupational Therapist Senior Grade
Would you like to work for a great employer? Enable Ireland is an organisation that makes a real difference to the lives of children and adults with disabilities in Ireland, and is named as one of Ireland's Irish Independent 150 Best Employers 2024 . Enable Ireland, as an equal opportunities employer, proudly maintains a Silver Award in Diversity from the Irish Centre for Diversity. We vigorously advocate for fairness, respect, equality, diversity, inclusion, and engagement, and are dedicated to ongoing enhancement in these areas. We are currently seeking a highly-motivated Occupational Therapist (Senior Grade) to join our team in the Midwest Region Contract Type: Permanent Contract Hours: 14 hours per week (working days/hours negotiable) Salary Scale: €60,855 to €72,036 pro rata per annum. Salary scales are subject to LSI’s (Long Service Increments) “This pay scale is subject to increases in 2026 in accordance with the recent WRC agreement towards enhanced pay adjustments in Section 39 organisations” Annual Leave Entitlement : 33 days Pro rata Overview of the Post: The post holder will be responsible for the initiation and provision of a quality Occupational Therapy Service to adults with disabilities attending our services in Clare, Limerick and North Tipperary. This will include assessment and intervention to meet identified needs and working with service owners to integrate goals as relevant in their person centred plan. The role will also include supporting and upskilling staff in the day centres to maximise each Service Owner’s potential, their engagement and active social roles. Overview of Duties & Responsibilities: Please download the job description for this post to view a full list of duties. The successful candidate will have Essential Criteria: Candidates for appointment must: Be registered, or be eligible for registration, on the Occupational Therapists Register maintained by the Occupational Therapists Registration Board at CORU (https:/www.coru.ie/). AND Have three years full time (or an aggregate of three years) post qualification clinical experience. AND Have the requisite knowledge and ability (including a high standard of suitability and professional ability) for the proper discharge of the duties of the office. AND Provide proof of Statutory Registration on the Occupational Therapists Register maintained by the Occupational Therapists Registration Board at CORU before a contract of employment can be issued. Annual registration On appointment practitioners must maintain annual registration on the Occupational Therapists Register maintained by the Occupational Therapists Registration Board at CORU. AND Practitioners must confirm annual registration with CORU to Enable Ireland. Desirable Criteria: • Experience working with teenagers or young adults with a range of physical, sensory, intellectual, and autism spectrum disorders. • Post graduate experience of working in a community based setting with young adults. • Post graduate experience of working on an interdisciplinary team in a disability setting. • Post graduate training and experience in the provision of wheelchair and seating supports. • Post graduate experience in the management of upper limb tone and function. • Experience and knowledge of assistive technology. • Post graduate training and experience in the provision of sensory assessment and program provision. • Post graduate experience in the use of positive behaviour support. If you believe you would fit the role then please submit your application today. Benefits What now? To apply, please download the Job Description and Person Specification for your information and complete the online application form. CVs will not be accepted. Closing date for applications: 5th January 2026 A panel may be formed from this vacancy for any similar vacancies, which may arise during the next 12 months. · The post will be subject to reference checks and may be subject to Garda vetting/police clearance, as relevant. · Due to the large volume of applications, we are not in the position to provide individual feedback to applicants who are not shortlisted for interview. · Applications are invited from suitably qualified applicants from all sections of the community. · The above information serves only as a guide to the advertised position. Enable Ireland, at its discretion, reserves the right to change this prior to appointment. · Please review Enable Ireland’s Rezoomo Privacy Policy here: https://enableireland.ie/resources/publications/rezoomo-privacy-policy · Please review the Enable Ireland’s External Data Protection Notice available at https://www.enableireland.ie/privacy-policy for details on how Enable Ireland processes applicant’s personal information. Please note if you are invited for interview, we will share your personal data with: 1) Any virtual service provider we use to host the interview; and 2) the interview panel (if applicable). Your information will be stored for this purpose in line with our retention policy
Courts Service Judicial Assistant 2026
1. THE ROLE The role of judicial assistant is to provide assistance to a judge in the carrying out of their judicial function. This includes providing assistance with court going activities, administrative and general support. Judicial assistants support judges of the Supreme Court, the Court of Appeal, the High Court and the Circuit Court. Duties may vary depending on the jurisdiction to which successful candidates are appointed. You may be required to assist other jurisdictions, if and when required. The courtroom is a formal setting. Court rooms may consist of loud noises, bright lighting and large crowds of people. Strong concentration is key, and the judicial assistant must be comfortable working in this setting. All judicial assistants will be given the opportunity to do the following: · Work with members of the judiciary; · Contribute to the efficient running of court and administration of justice; · Deepen their knowledge and understanding of how the Irish legal system works; · Develop know-how of court procedures, court rules and the running of various court lists; · Strengthen legal research and legal writing skills; · Learn new skills throughout the duration of their contract; · Build a network with legal professionals, academics, Courts Service and civil service staff; · Participate in competitive opportunities for career advancement both within the public and private sector; and · Work and travel within the various jurisdictions in the Irish Courts. 2. Key Responsibilities Court Responsibilities · Research matters of law which arise in the conduct of proceedings before the court and furnish a written or oral report to the judge. · Summarise facts, legal submissions, case law and relevant material as directed by the judge for inclusion in draft judgments. · Assist in research for draft judgments and/or legal queries on behalf of the judge. · Assist the judge with document proof reading. · Accompany the judge to court and remain in court during hearings to note evidence and submissions as directed. · Set up the bench according to the requirements of the judge. · Assist with the management of the judge’s official documentation (books and papers) required for court. · Advise the judge in advance of lists for the following week and ensure arrangements are in place for same. · Ensure the judge has the information required in relation to cases to include names of parties, type of case, duration of case, legal representatives and so forth. · Cooperate with the Court Registrar and/or other relevant Courts Service staff to support the efficient running of the court. · Act as liaison between the judge and the parties to litigation (if required) and ensure parties to a case and their representatives are aware of when their case will be heard and are in the right location at the right time. · Assist the court in compliance with the in camera rule in relevant cases and as directed by the judge. Administration · Manage the chambers of the judge as required. · Keep the judge’s diary of court and other appointments. · General administrative support duties. · Other duties as required by the judge. General · Assist the judge in the course of official duties. · Accompany the judge as required. This may involve travelling to any location in Ireland from time to time and require staying in the location for the period of that assignment. · Be available to the judge at all times during office hours Monday to Friday to perform whatever duties directed by the judge. · Be available for official duties, if required, during the evening or at weekends. This role may require overnight stays. · Where a judicial assistant is not required to perform duties for the judge to whom they are assigned, the Courts Service will assign other duties as appropriate. · Judicial Assistants are entitled to 22 days leave per year which must be taken in Court vacation and not during term. Note, the above is intended as a guide and is neither definitive nor restrictive. 3. Essential Requirements: · Hold (or expect to hold) at least a 2.1 in a law degree at a minimum of level 8 on the National Framework of Qualifications in their final year exams or the Diploma in Law from the Honorable Society of King’s Inns . See list at the end of the booklet. Only courses on this list will be accepted; · A good understanding of the work of the Irish courts system; and · A knowledge of modern legal research methods and materials; and · Proven experience conducting legal research (this can include academic research or research in the course of court case preparation). The following qualifications are desirable; · A 1:1 in a law degree at a minimum of level 8 on the National Framework of Qualifications in their final year exams or the Diploma in Law from the Honorable Society of King’s Inns · A professional legal qualification or post graduate qualification in law. · Fluency in Irish and in particular an ability to read and understand legal materials in the Irish language. 4. APPLICATION PROCESS Your application can be made by logging in through link on advertisement. No hard copy forms or forms by email will be accepted. The closing date is 12 noon on Friday 23 January 2026. The admission of a person to a competition, or invitation to attend an interview, is not to be taken as implying the Courts Service is satisfied such a person fulfils the requirements of the competition or is not disqualified by law from holding the position and does not carry a guarantee that your application will receive further consideration. It is important, therefore, for candidates to note that the onus is on them to ensure that they meet the eligibility requirements for the competition before attending for interview. If a candidate does not meet these essential entry requirements but nevertheless attends for interview, that candidate will be putting him or herself to unnecessary expense. The Courts Service accepts no responsibility for communication not accessed or received by an applicant. 5. Assessment of applications The selection process involves three stages as follows: · Determination of the candidate’s eligibility to compete based on academic achievement and eligibility to work in Ireland. · A handwritten selection exercise undertaken in person. · A competitive interview. If candidates are deemed ineligible to compete, they are eliminated from the competition. If candidates are deemed eligible, their application form is assessed to determine suitability to progress to undertake the selection exercise. Those who achieve a mark of 50% or above in the selection exercise will be invited to interview. Candidates must provide sufficiently detailed information that relates to their own specific experience and achievements. Responses that are generic or vague may result in candidates not being shortlisted for the selection exercise. Any information you include may be discussed should you be invited to interview. Your communication skills will be assessed on the answers you provide on your application form. Capabilities Candidates should demonstrate that they have the ability to carry out successfully the duties of the role, as well as the skills and capabilities namely: Building Future Readiness Digital Focus Candidates with Disabilities The Courts Service seeks to attract candidates from all sectors of society, ensuring career opportunities are accessible to all who are interested. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all candidates. If you have a disability or need reasonable accommodation made during the selection process, you should share this with us so you get the support you need. Reasonable accommodation in our selection process refers to adjustments and practical changes which would enable a disabled candidate to have an equal opportunity for this competition. Examples of adjustments we provide include the use of assistive technology, extra time, scribes and/or readers or a range of other accommodations. Please be assured that having a disability or requiring adjustments will not impact on your progress in the selection process; you will not be at a disadvantage if you disclose your disability or requirements to us. Your disability and/or adjustments will be kept entirely confidential. 6. Selection Exercise & Interview Selection Exercise: Following the assessment process successful candidates will be invited to an in-person written selection exercise be held on the week of the 16 February 2026 in Dublin (Venue to be confirmed). The selection exercise is designed by the Courts Service and Kings Inns and marked by tutors from Kings Inns. Topics assessed include proof reading, legal analysis, drafting and legal writing. The pass mark is 50%. Achieving 50% or more in the selection exercise does not guarantee an interview as there may be more candidates eligible for interview than is required. If you receive a mark less than 50% in the selection exercise you will be eliminated. Interview: Interviews will be in person only from March to May 2026 in Dublin. Interviews will be held in batches per Jurisdiction with the Supreme Court and the Court of Appeal first, followed by the High Court and then the Circuit Court. Interview boards comprise a judge and one or two members of the Courts Service. If you are interviewed for a jurisdiction, there is no guarantee of appointment to that at jurisdiction. Interviews will be structured in format, with candidates asked to provide examples of the capabilities for the role as outlined in Section 5of this document. You may be asked about the experience described on the application form or they may ask for other examples. It is anticipated the interview will last 45 minutes. You may be invited to a follow up meeting with a member of the Judiciary after your interview. To be considered for a position you must receive 50% or more in each capability. Commencement date The start date for appointments is Monday 14 September 2026. There will be a two week orientation programme. If you are unable to start on 14 September 2026, in exceptional circumstances only you may defer your start date to September 2027. Confidentiality Candidates can expect that all enquiries, applications and all aspects of the proceedings to the extent that they are managed by the Courts Service are treated as strictly confidential subject to the provisions of the Freedom of Information Act 2014. However, candidates should note that all application material may be made available to the interview board. Certain items of information, not specific to any individual, are extracted from computer records for general statistical purposes. Garda Vetting Garda vetting will be sought in respect of individuals who come under consideration for appointment. The applicant will be required to complete and return a Garda Vetting form should they come under consideration for appointment. This form will be forwarded to An Garda Siochána for security checks on all Irish and Northern Irish addresses at which they resided. Enquiries may also be made with the police force of any country in which the applicant under consideration for appointment resided. If the applicant subsequently comes under consideration for another position, they will be required to supply this information again. Other important information The Courts Service will not be responsible for refunding any expenses incurred by candidates. Prior to recommending any candidate for appointment to this position the Courts Service will make all such enquiries that are deemed necessary to determine the suitability of that candidate. Until all stages of the recruitment process have been fully completed a final determination cannot be made nor can it be deemed or inferred that such a determination has been made. Salary The salary scale for the position with effect from 1st August 2025 is €37,817 per annum . The salary will increase to €40,843 in the third and final year of the contract. New entrants to the Civil Service will be appointed to the first point of the (PPC) salary scale. The PPC pay rate applies when the individual is required to pay a Personal Pension Contribution (otherwise known as a main scheme contribution) in accordance with the rules of their main/personal superannuation scheme. This is different to a contribution in respect of membership of a Spouses’ and Children’s scheme, or the Additional Superannuation Contributions (ASC). A different rate will apply where the appointee is not required to make a Personal Pension Contribution. Salary is payable weekly in arrears by Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) into a bank account of the appointees’ choice. Statutory deductions will be made from salary as appropriate by the Courts Service. Candidates should note the salary is not open to negotiation . The rate of remuneration may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government pay policy. Duties Appointees will be expected to perform all acts, duties and obligations as appropriate to this position (which may be revised from time to time). Probation Appointees will be required to serve a 12-month probationary period. During the period of the probation, an officer's performance will be subject to review by the appropriate supervisor(s) to determine whether the officer: (i) has performed in a satisfactory manner, (ii) has been satisfactory in general conduct, and (iii) is suitable from the point of view of health with particular regard to sick leave. Prior to completion of the probationary period, a decision will be made as to whether or not an appointee will be retained pursuant to Section 5A(2) of the Civil Service Regulation Acts 1956-2005. This decision will be based on an appointee’s performance assessed against the criteria set out in (i) to (iii) above. The details of the probationary process will be explained to each appointee by the Courts Services as the employer and a copy of guidelines on probation issued by the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform will be provided. In the event that an appointee is not considered as suitable to the position of Judicial Assistant having been assessed against stated criteria, the appointee will be notified in writing of the action to be taken. Hours of Attendance This is a fulltime post, and hours of attendance will be fixed from time to time but will amount to not less than 41 hours and 15 minutes gross per week . Appointees will be required to work such additional hours from time to time as may be reasonable and necessary for the proper performance of his or her duties subject to the limits set down under working time regulations. Annual Leave The annual leave entitlement for this post is 22 working days per year. This leave is on the basis of a five-day week and is exclusive of the usual public holidays. Annual leave, other than in exceptional circumstances, will not be granted during the legal term. Headquarters The appointee’s headquarters will be such as may be designated from time to time by the Courts Service. Generally, appointees will be based in the Four Courts or in the Criminal Courts of Justice and in other court locations throughout the country. There may be a requirement for some travel associated with this post. When absent from home and headquarters on official duty, an officer will be paid appropriate travelling expenses and subsistence allowances subject to normal Civil Service regulations.
