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The Role The Sector Officer is a new grade within the IRCG and is equivalent to an Executive Officer in the Civil Service. They will work with assigned CGUs and report to the Coastal Unit Sector Manager (CUSM) of that sector. The role will involve working closely with the volunteer CGUs, Coast Guard and Maritime Administration personnel and other internal/external stakeholders. On the job training will be provided as appropriate. The Sector Officer is required to comply with the organisational values of ‘Pride’ and ‘Respect’ as part of this role. This post also carries a mobility obligation and Sector Officers are required to be available for service at all CGUs within their sector and also to travel to work in other sectors, when required. IRCG road vehicles will be provided for official business use only when the nature of their employment warrants the provision. The Officers driving them will be responsible for their control, cleanliness, and maintenance Principal Duties and Responsibilities The duties of the post may include some or all of those listed below: • Supporting CGUs by undertaking the following tasks: o Conducting routine inspection of vehicles, buildings, boats, and equipment to a fixed schedule, completing appropriate checklists and administrative duties. o Initiating corrective action against defects, monitoring corrective actions, and maintaining defect records. o Managing CGU equipment, inventory and logistical requirements including associated administrative duties. o Managing local inventories. • Supporting management of the planned maintenance system. This includes recording, monitoring, and reviewing periodic service, maintenance, repair, inspection, and defect reports and compiling periodic reports on same. • Supporting maintenance and repair works undertaken by third party contractors, including associated logistical and administrative support. • Supporting the CUSM by assisting in the following tasks: o Effecting corrective actions to findings identified through audit, inspection, and safety meetings. o Managing and implementing the requirements of the safety management system. o Procuring goods, equipment, and services. o Managing the fixed asset register. o Managing inventory, vehicles, buildings, boats, and equipment including the update of computerised maintenance management system. o Providing general unit management support including logistical support and associated administrative tasks. • Carrying out any other duties relevant to the role that may be assigned to the Sector Officer from time to time. The position is a uniformed grade. The successful candidate will be required to wear their uniform in a presentable manner and to maintain a smart and neat appearance, as determined by Coast Guard Management. Working Environment The work will be divided between office and field. Depending on the needs of the business, a typical week may consist of 4 days travel and 1 day of office-based administrative duties. Please note, a significant amount of travel is required as Sector Officers are obliged to travel to various locations within their sector on a regular basis and on occasion to travel to other sectors as needed. Travel and subsistence payments will apply at central civil service rates. Location of Vacancies For management purposes, the CGUs are divided into six sectors: • East (Office located in Dublin City) (Greenore, Co. Louth to Courtown, Co. Wexford) • Southeast (Various locations in Waterford) (Curracloe, Co. Wexford to Ballycotton, Co. Cork) • South (Office located in Cork City) (Guileen to Goleen, Co. Cork) • Southwest (Office located in Killarney, Kerry) (Castletownbere, Co. Cork to Killaloe, Co. Clare) • West (Office located in Castlebar, Mayo) (Kilkee, Co. Clare to Achill, Co. Mayo) • Northwest (Various locations in Donegal) (Ballyglass, Co. Mayo to Greencastle, Co. Donegal) There are currently six vacancies – one for each sector. A panel will be formed from this competition to fill any further vacancies which may arise in any of the Sectors. Candidates are required to specify on the application form (tick boxes) the Sector in which they are willing to be placed. Candidates can only select a maximum of 2 sectors. The onus is on candidates to select their correct sector choice(s). Changes to these choice(s) will not be permitted after the closing date. No exceptions will be made. Essential Candidates must have on or before Thursday, 9th May 2024. 1. A minimum of 3 years relevant practical experience in the maintenance or inspection of either vehicles, boats, marine, cliff or Search and Rescue (SAR) equipment. 2. The ability to prepare reports, keep work records, and record progress. 3. Strong interpersonal skills including the ability to work in a team environment. 4. The ability to work on their own initiative, including effectively managing and prioritising workloads to meet deadlines. 5. Good oral and written communications skills including a good technical working knowledge of English. 6. Good Information Technology (IT) skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office applications. 7. Have a current full driving licence (Category B) and/or (Category C). Special Personal Attributes required for the performance of the job • Have a high standard of physical and mental fitness, as this post requires Officers to work in a professional emergency service. Good eyesight and hearing are essential. • In a safety sensitive organisation non-dependence on drugs is essential. In addition to the above, candidates must also be able to demonstrate the Key Competencies identified for effective performance at this level (detailed overleaf). Desirable • Practical experience in SAR, cliff, boat or drone equipment. • Experience of procurement. • Experience in using a computerised maintenance management system. • Experience working within a planned maintenance system. • Experience working in a large organisation under a safety management system (SMS) e.g. ISO45001. • Experience working within the requirements of a risk management system, risk assessing own activities. • Training in the area of vehicle, boat or equipment maintenance, inspection, or examination. • Experience working to a fixed timetable, ensuring duties carried out to schedule. • Experience of Coast Guard or search and rescue operations. • Experience in volunteering or working with volunteers. • Experience in land search, climbing, boat or drone operations. • Knowledge of Safety, Health, and Welfare regulations applicable to shore establishments and to the marine emergency operations and administration. • Have a good knowledge of maritime search and rescue operations, including in relation to maritime safety and awareness and IRCG Coast Guard Unit (CGU) operations. Candidates should note that the admission to a competition does not imply that the Public Appointments Service is satisfied that they fulfil the essential entry requirements. Therefore, the onus is on the candidate to ensure that they meet the essential entry requirements prior to submitting their application. KEY COMPETENCIES FOR EFFECTIVE PERFORMANCE AT THIS LEVEL Analysis & Decision Making • Effectively deals with a wide range of information sources, investigating all relevant issues • Understands the practical implication of information in relation to the broader context in which they work – procedures, divisional objectives etc. • Identifies and understands key issues and trends • Correctly extracts & interprets numerical information, conducting accurate numerical calculations • Draws accurate conclusions & makes balanced and fair recommendations backed up with evidence Delivery of Results • Takes ownership of tasks and is determined to see them through to a satisfactory conclusion • Is logical and pragmatic in approach, setting objectives and delivering the best possible results with the resources available through effective prioritisation • Constructively challenges existing approaches to improve efficient customer service delivery • Accurately estimates time parameters for project, making contingencies to overcome obstacles • Minimises errors, reviewing learning and ensuring remedies are in place • Maximises the input of own team in ensuring effective delivery of results • Ensures proper service delivery procedures/protocols/reviews are in place and implemented Interpersonal & Communication Skills • Modifies communication approach to suit the needs of a situation/ audience • Actively listens to the views of others • Liaises with other groups to gain co-operation • Negotiates, where necessary, in order to reach a satisfactory outcome • Maintains a focus on dealing with customers in an effective, efficient and respectful manner • Is assertive and professional when dealing with challenging issues • Expresses self in a clear and articulate manner when speaking and in writing Specialist Knowledge, Expertise and Self Development • Displays high levels of skills/ expertise in own area and provides guidance to colleagues • Has a clear understanding of the role, objectives and targets and how they support the service delivered by the unit and Department/ Organisation and can communicate this to the team • Leads by example, demonstrating the importance of development by setting time aside for development initiatives for self and the team Drive & Commitment to Public Service Values • Is committed to the role, consistently striving to perform at a high level • Demonstrates flexibility and openness to change • Is resilient and perseveres to obtain objectives despite obstacles or setbacks • Ensures that customer service is at the heart of own/team work • Is personally honest and trustworthy • Acts with integrity and encourages this in others ELIGIBILITY TO COMPETE AND CERTAIN RESTRICTIONS ON ELIGIBILITY Citizenship Requirement Eligible candidates must be: (a) A citizen of the European Economic Area (EEA). The EEA consists of the Member States of the European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein, and Norway; or (b) A citizen of the United Kingdom (UK); or (c) A citizen of Switzerland pursuant to the agreement between the EU and Switzerland on the free movement of persons; or (d) A non-EEA citizen who has a stamp 4 visa1 or a stamp 5 visa. To qualify candidates must be eligible by the date of any job offer. Collective Agreement: Redundancy Payments to Public Servants The Department of Public Expenditure and Reform letter dated 28th June 2012 to Personnel Officers introduced, with effect from 1st June 2012, a Collective Agreement which had been reached between the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform and the Public Services Committee of the ICTU in relation to ex-gratia Redundancy Payments to Public Servants. It is a condition of the Collective Agreement that persons availing of the agreement will not be eligible for re-employment in the Public Service by any Public Service body (as defined by the Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Acts 2009 – 2011) for a period of 2 years from termination of the employment. People who availed of this scheme and who may be successful in this competition will have to prove their eligibility (expiry of period of non-eligibility) and the Minister’s consent will have to be secured prior to employment by any Public Service body. Incentivised Scheme for Early Retirement (ISER): It is a condition of the Incentivised Scheme for Early Retirement (ISER) as set out in Department of Finance Circular 12/09 that retirees, under that Scheme, are not eligible to apply for another position in the same employment or the same sector. Therefore, such retirees may not apply for this position. Department of Health and Children Circular (7/2010): The Department of Health Circular 7/2010 dated 1 November 2010 introduced a Targeted Voluntary Early Retirement (VER) Scheme and Voluntary Redundancy Schemes (VRS). It is a condition of the VER scheme that persons availing of the scheme will not be eligible for re-employment in the public health sector or in the wider Public Service or in a body wholly or mainly funded from public moneys. The same prohibition on re-employment applies under the VRS, except that the prohibition is for a period of 7 years. People who availed of the VER scheme are not eligible to compete in this competition. People who availed of the VRS scheme and who may be successful in this competition will have to prove their eligibility (expiry of period of non-eligibility). Department of Housing, Planning, Community & Local Government (Circular Letter LG(P) 06/2013) The Department of Environment, Community & Local Government Circular Letter LG(P) 06/2013 introduced a Voluntary Redundancy Scheme for Local Authorities. In accordance with the terms of the Collective Agreement: Redundancy Payments to Public Servants dated 28 June 2012 as detailed above, it is a specific condition of that VER Scheme that persons will not be eligible for re-employment in any Public Service body [as defined by the Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Acts 2009 – 2011 and the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012] for a period of 2 years from their date of departure under this Scheme. These conditions also apply in the case of engagement/employment on a contract for service basis (either as a contractor or as an employee of a contractor). The appointment is subject to the Civil Service Regulation Acts 1956 to 2005, the Public Service Management (Recruitment and Appointments) Act 2004, and any other Act for the time being in force relating to the Civil Service. Part 1 - Conditions which particularly apply to this position Pay Personal Pension Contribution (PPC) Pay Scale 1st January 2024 is EO equivalent and is as follows: €35,687 €37,589 €38,663 €40,759 €42,638 €44,455 €46,266 €48,039 €49,830 €51,581 €53,440 €54,685 €56,461 (LSI1) €58,251(LSI2) 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. Long service increments may be payable after 3(LSI1) and 6(LSI2) years satisfactory service at the maximum of the scale. Important Note Entry will be at the minimum of the scale and the rate of remuneration will not be subject to negotiation and may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government pay policy. Different terms and conditions may apply if you are a currently serving civil or public servant. Subject to satisfactory performance increments may be payable in line will current Government Policy. Payment will be made fortnightly in arrears by Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT) into a bank account of your choice. Payment cannot be made until a bank account number and bank sort code has been supplied on appointment and statutory deductions from salary will be made as appropriate. You will agree that any overpayment of salary, allowances, or expenses will be repaid by you in accordance with Circular 07/2018: Recovery of Salary, Allowances, and Expenses Overpayments made to Staff Members/Former Staff Members/Pensioners. Annual Leave The appointee will be entitled to 23 days annual leave a year rising to 24 days a year after 5 years’ service, 25 days after 10 years’ service, 26 days after 12 years’ service and 27 days after 14 years’ service. This leave is exclusive of public holidays. Hours of Attendance Hours of attendance will be fixed from time to time but will amount to not less than 41 hours and 15 minutes gross and 35 hours net per week. Extra attendance will be compensated as set out in the requirements of Circular 14/2014. Location The officer’s headquarters will be within their sector or as may be designated from time to time by the Head of the Department. When absent from home and headquarters on duty the appointee will be paid travel expenses subject to standard Civil Service practices. Part II - Conditions which apply generally to this position Tenure & Probation The appointment is to an established position on a probationary contract in the Civil Service. The probationary contract will be for a period of one year from the date of appointment. During the period of the probationary contract, the appointee’s performance will be subject to review by the appropriate supervisor(s) to determine whether the officer: (i) Has performed in a satisfactory manner, and (ii) Has been satisfactory in general conduct, and (iii) Is suitable from the viewpoint of health with particular regard to sick leave. Prior to completion of the probationary contract a decision will be made as to whether or not the appointee will be retained pursuant to Section 5A (2) Civil Service Regulations Acts 1956-2005. This decision will be based on the appointee’s performance assessed against the criteria set out in (i) to (iii) above. The details of the probationary process will be explained to the appointee by the Department of Transport. A copy of Department of Public Expenditure and Reform guidelines on probation will also be made available to the appointee. Notwithstanding the preceding paragraphs in this section, the probationary contract may be terminated at any time prior to the expiry of the term of the contract by either side in accordance with the Minimum Notice and Terms of Employment Acts, 1973 to 2005. In the following circumstances your contract may be extended, and your probation period suspended. • The probationary period stands suspended when an employee is absent due to Maternity or Adoptive Leave. • In relation to an employee absent on Parental Leave or Carers Leave, the employer may require probation to be suspended if the absence is not considered to be consistent with the continuation of the probation. • Probation may be suspended in cases such as absence due to a non-recurring illness, and • Any other statutory provision providing that probation shall - (i) stand suspended during an employee’s absence from work, and (ii) be completed by the employee on the employees return from work after such absence. Where probation is suspended the employer should notify the employee of the circumstances relating to the suspension. All appointees will serve a one-year probationary period. If an appointee who fails to satisfy the conditions of probation has been a serving civil servant immediately prior to their appointment from this competition, the issue of reversion will normally arise. In the event of reversion, an officer will return to a vacancy in their former grade in their former Department. Duties The appointee will be required to perform any duties appropriate to the position, which may be assigned from time to time. Travel, both within their sector, and potentially the other five sectors, will be required. When absent from home and headquarters on duty the appointee will be paid travel expenses subject to standard Civil Service practices.
Age Friendly Programme Manager
The Position Meath County Council leads the National Shared Service Programme for Age Friendly Ireland. Meath County Council on behalf of Fingal County Council is currently recruiting a Regional Age Friendly Programme Manager for the East Region who will be employed and based with Fingal County Council. Meath County Council invites applications from suitably qualified persons who wish to be considered for inclusion on a panel from which permanent & fixed-term contract vacancies for the position of Age Friendly Regional Programme Manager for East Region shall be drawn. Age Friendly Programme Details Ireland’s Age Friendly Programme is coordinated by Age Friendly Ireland, an appointed shared service function of local government hosted by Meath County Council. The national Age Friendly Programme office brings together, supports and provides technical guidance to the 31 local authority led, multiagency Age Friendly Programmes. At city and county level, the programme is implemented through cooperation and partnership of older people with government agencies and service providers working side by side. Under the leadership of the local authority Chief Executives and senior managers, governance is anchored in the 31 multi-agency Age Friendly Alliances, supported by diversely representative Older People’s Councils engaged as co-design partners. The local Age Friendly Alliances provide the collaborative framework to involve senior leaders from key stakeholders such as the Local Authority, Health Service Executive, An Garda Síochána, Chambers of Commerce, community sector, third-level institutions, and others, who have sufficient influence and resources to develop and deliver ambitious and collaborative Age Friendly Programmes. The Programme for Government (2000) outlines a vision of an Age Friendly Ireland. The ageing agenda is also clearly referenced in recent government policies including Housing for All, Housing Options for our Ageing Population, and SláinteCare, as well as in planning, economic, local and community development policies. Background | Summary of Post The recruitment campaign will recruit a Regional Age Friendly Programme Manager for the East will be employed and based in Fingal County Council , and will work directly for the National Age Friendly Ireland Shared Service in Meath County Council. The Age Friendly Ireland shared service will directly manage the posts. The role of Age Friendly Regional Programme Manager is to help support the delivery of the four strategic objectives of the National Age Friendly Ireland shared service. They will support the management of the local Age Friendly Programmes in five counties within the East region – Fingal, Meath, Louth, South Dublin and Dun Laoghaire Rathdown local authority areas. The workload will include one to one support for local Age Friendly Programme Managers in each of these five local authority areas, strengthening local programme structures (Age Friendly Alliances, Older People’s Councils, Interdepartmental Teams), monitoring of programme KPIs, scaling up good practice, reporting, and representing the shared service national office in the region, as well as a thematic lead area. This post will necessitate an appropriate level of seniority and autonomy so as to be in a position to pro-actively deliver on the regional level requirements of the Age Friendly Programme and report directly to the national shared service office. The Age Friendly Regional Programme Manager will report on performance directly to the National Programme Manager in Age Friendly Ireland. The Regional Programme Manager will support the Chief Officer in Age Friendly Ireland who has overall responsibility for the leadership and strategic direction of the National Age Friendly Ireland shared service. The Age Friendly Regional Programme Manager will play a key role in ensuring the successful delivery of the work in line with their duties and responsibilities. The Age Friendly Regional Programme Manager will require significant experience of Age Friendly programming and policy with an excellent understanding of the eight domains of the World Health Organization’s global Age Friendly Cities and Communities Programme. He/she will be part of a vibrant and demanding team. He/she will be self-motivated, innovative and dynamic with strong interpersonal and communication skills and initiative and a demonstrable track record of change management and delivering results. The Age Friendly Regional Programme Manager will be required to develop a strong working relationship with the local Age Friendly Programme Managers in their region supporting the implementation of the local Age Friendly Programme and achievement of local KPIs. Purpose, Duties and Responsibilities The role of the Regional Programme Manager is allocated between supporting local Age Friendly Programmes in their region to ensure that all programmes are performing at optimal levels and meeting KPIs, reporting to the shared service, leading on thematic areas of work and representing the shared service on national fora to progress objectives and initiatives. Responsibilities /Duties: Responsibilities of the post are aligned to the four strategic objectives of the Age Friendly Ireland Shared Service as follows: Strategic Objective 1: Strengthening and Embedding Local Programmes • Support the National Programme Manager in the development and implementation of a national strategy and work plan for the programme by supporting a regional structure. • Work as part of the shared service team to support the development of the programme nationally in collaboration with other Age Friendly Regional Programme Managers and the National Programme Manager • Support a team-based framework of Age Friendly Programme Managers across the local government sector with a specific focus on supporting adjoining county/city Age Friendly programmes within a specified region. • Facilitate the development and implementation of a local strategies and infrastructure to support the participating county and city-based programme managers and other stakeholders. • Advise the local Programme Manager, in the specific region, in building effective alliances and constructive working relationships with local government, HSE and other programme stakeholders to support and build capacity for the implementation of the programme. • Support the local Programme Manager in the specific region, in a coordinated approach to the development (and where relevant the implementation) of the participating local Age Friendly Alliances, Older People’s Councils and Age-friendly strategies and action plans. • Build relationships with the local authority Age Friendly Housing Technical Advisors in the region. • Support the establishment of Interdepartmental Teams within each local authority in the region as part of their core programme structure. • Delivery of Age Friendly training modules as required (such as Age Friendly Business, Age Friendly Communications, Age Friendly Libraries) • Utilise Age Friendly Ireland’s technical resources and implement guidance documents within the region. Strategic Objective 2: Scaling Up and Replicating Best Practice • Lead in the development and roll-out of national guidelines to facilitate and support local city and county programme leaders in the delivery of high-quality evidence-based initiatives and the strengthening and embedding of the programme across all local authority areas. • Manage the effective delivery of specific initiatives that need to be further extended or replicated across all participating age friendly programme areas • Support regional opportunities for local programmes to work jointly on programmes across a number of age friendly programme areas particularly in the context of health initiatives, transportation, planning and other initiatives • Support for the collection of data on housing with regard to Age Friendly Housing provision, rightsizing, and the overall implementation of the ‘Housing for All’ policy • Support for the delivery and scaling up of the Healthy Age Friendly Homes beyond its pilot phase. • Take the lead role in co-ordinating the Implementation a limited number of specific projects / pilot initiatives under individual local Age Friendly Strategies Strategic Objective 3: Measurement, Monitoring and Sharing Learning • Collect data at local and regional level to inform overall Key Performance Programme Indicators based on the gathering of available evidence. • Support continuous improvement in the quality and long-term operation and management of the Age Friendly Programme through the design and development of appropriate reporting templates and operational materials to further ensure effective implementation and mainstreaming. • Support the development of systems and processes to ensure appropriate data is available to inform effective decision making and drive continuous quality improvement. • Work with the Research Unit in the shared service to co-ordinate the research and dissemination of effective practices and initiatives adopted across the network of 31 local programmes. • Attend and contribute to team meetings in the national shared service office to monitor progress and effective implementation and input to the overall delivery of the Age Friendly Ireland shared service. • Identify potential challenges and barriers to progress and communicate same through the National Programme Manager. • Advise and support local Age Friendly Programme Managers on the development of local annual reports, and assist with strategy preparation and monitoring. • Support the National Operations, Finance & Communications Manager with communication of programme objectives and outputs and assist with National and Regional communication campaigns Strategic Objective 4: National Policy • Represent the National Age Friendly Ireland shared service, at regional level, by attending local Age Friendly Alliance meetings in the neighbouring local authority programme areas in the specific region providing a catalyst to the National Shared Service and updating the local Alliances on key strategic developments at national level particularly in the context of national policy. • Support the work of a small number of relevant expert working groups at national level when requested. • Support the Chief Officer at regional level by providing a network and support structure to produce deliverables in partnership with our national stakeholder organisations (for example, Government Departments, HSE, Integrated Care Programme for Older People, NGO sector, An Garda Siochana, business community and others) • Support the objectives of the Programme for Government 2020 ‘Our Shared Future’ particularly with regard to health care and housing provision for the ageing population And any other duties as required. 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 and Experience Each candidate must, on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms – a) Have a good standard of education And b) have not less than five years satisfactory experience in a managerial or developmental role And c) possess an excellent standard of administrative, communications, and facilitation and leadership experience Desirable Experience and knowledge Meath County Council wishes to recruit a highly functioning individual with the ability to work on their own initiative and manage competing demands within a complex environment. The ideal candidate will have: • Experience of Age Friendly programming and co-design of initiatives with older people. • Knowledge and understanding of local government strucutres and process and/or public service provision • A background in community development, ideally with experience of managing consultation processes Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to work with people and experience in consultation and facilitation is critical. Experience of working with senior management, and engaging with national or international fora. • A track record in delivering results. • Experience in innovation and problem solving. • Experience of working in a multi-agency or multi-stakeholder environment. • A knowledge of / understanding of the World Health Organization’s Age Friendly global framework, health, housing and other relevant policy • Excellent project management skills • Well-developed skills and aptitudes in forging partnerships, relationship building and influencing skills. • Excellent report writing skills and data collection and analytic skills for monitoring purposes • Experience of budget management and the ability to plan the use of resources effectively, and identifying potential funding streams for Age Friendly initiatives. • Ability to work collaboratively, achieve results and contribute positively to the National Age Friendly Ireland shared service team. • An understanding of the local authority’s purpose and priorities. • An awareness of Health and Safety Legislation and Regulations, the implications for the organisation and the employee, and their application in the workplace; • Technical IT skills including a knowledge of online working, delivering presentations through various platforms, data collection software; • Access to own car and driving licence. • Performance Management experience This role, while located in a host local authority, will require travel both within the region and nationally on occasions therefore flexibility is required in hours and location of work. Miscellaneous Provisions Salary Salary scale: €55,847 - €72,602 per annum (EL 02/23), Payment of increments is dependent on satisfactory performance. Entry point of this scale will be determined in accordance with Circulars issued by the by the Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government. Hours of Work The normal working hours will be 35 hours per week. Duties may require the successful applicant to work outside of normal working hours i.e. attendance at evening/weekend, training duties etc. as part of normal working hours without additional remuneration. All hours worked will be subject to the provision of the Organisation of Working Time Act, 1997 as amended. You may be required to complete a time-sheet in accordance with the Organisation of Working Time Regulations, 2001. Start Date Meath County Council shall require a person to whom an offer of employment is made to take up an appointment within a reasonable period of time, usually two months from date of offer, to meet the organisational requirements of the Council. Meath County Council reserves the right to withdraw its offer in the event that an appointment is not taken up within such a period. Leave 30 days per annum Sick Leave The terms of the Public Service Sick Pay Scheme will prevail.
Paint Sales Assistant
As part of our vibrant team, you'll be the go-to guru for all things paint. You'll help our customers choose the perfect shade, mix and tint paint like a pro, and keep our paint department looking as fresh as a new coat of paint. Got some experience with paint? Great! Have a flair for colour? Even better! We're also looking for someone with solid sales experience, top-notch customer service skills, and a manual handling certificate would be the cherry on top. What you will do! Your days will be filled with a rainbow of responsibilities - from selling a wide range of paint products and staying up-to-date with the latest colour trends, to sprucing up our showroom and ensuring our displays are always on point. You'll also be responsible for receiving and storing deliveries, coming up with creative solutions to meet customer needs, and keeping an eye out for any security issues. What we are looking for! We're looking for someone who's a team player, has excellent communication skills, and a knack for organisation and detail. You should be flexible, willing to learn, and have a knack for tact and diplomacy. And most importantly, you should love working with people and be driven to hit targets. Who will I be working with? You'll be working closely with our Branch Colleagues, Branch Manager, Regional Director, Head Office Team, Sales Representatives, as well as our customers and suppliers. When will I be working? This is a permanent role, with a 5-day working week spread over 7 days, including weekends on a roster basis. So, if you're ready to make the world a more colourful place, one paint can at a time, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now and let's paint the town red together! Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Chadwicks Group we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. DISCLAIMER: Chadwicks Group reserves the right at any time to change, delete, or add to any of the provisions of this Role Profile at its sole discretion and it is the colleagues responsibility to familiarise themselves with these changes. Furthermore, the provisions of this Role Profile are designed by Chadwicks Group to serve as guidelines rather than absolute responsibilities and duties.
Internships in the Communications Unit of the Department of Foreign Affairs
Applications are invited for paid internships, which may arise in the Communications Unit of the Department of Foreign Affairs. The Unit's role is to promote Ireland and Irish foreign policy internationally and to provide strategic guidance to the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Ministers of State, our teams based at the Department’s headquarters in Dublin and our Embassy and Consulate network. The Unit is part of the Department's Global Ireland and Economic Division and is made up of the following teams: Press Relations, Multimedia and Digital, Public Diplomacy and Content, Irish Aid Communications, Internal Communications. A key aspect of the Unit’s work is to manage digital communications platforms and advise internally on how digital communications can be used to achieve the Department’s objectives at home and abroad. These internships will offer a unique opportunity for talented individuals to work as part of a highly motivated and skilled team on innovative projects covering a range of disciplines of relevance to policy objectives. Internships will be for a duration of 22 months. All internships will be based in the Department of Foreign Affairs, Dublin. Successful candidates will gain practical experience by contributing to our communications across our digital platforms. The production of accurate and engaging written features and social media copy complemented by suitable multimedia assets for a wide range of platforms and channels will be core to the work. In this context, strong candidates for these roles would be able to display specialist skills in digital media. This may include, but not be limited to, areas like videography, photography, graphic design, digital asset management, social media, copywriting, ensuring consistency and adherence to accessibility standards, and style guidelines. The Department of Foreign Affairs is committed to a policy of equal opportunity. Qualifications/Experience: Essential • Have at a minimum a second class honours undergraduate degree in one of the following areas: journalism, marketing, communications, design or equivalent. • Knowledge of digital platforms, content management systems, and social media tools. • Experience in the production of creative digital content*. • High level of oral and written communication skills, including copywriting skills. • Excellent interpersonal skills, initiative and good judgement along with the ability to develop good working relationships and operate as part of a team. *Where possible please provide links to examples of work in the application form. Desirable • Experience in video production or photography or graphic design. • Knowledge of the Adobe Creative Cloud suite, in particular Photoshop, Premiere Pro, Express. • Knowledge of digital marketing and search engine optimisation. • Knowledge of data analytics. • Experience in copywriting for online publication. • Familiarity with Digital Asset Management systems, multimedia copyright and usage rights. • Knowledge of project coordination. • Experience operating teleprompters and working with scripted content. • Knowledge of accessible media (Subtitling, Captions, ALT Tags, SRT Files). • A strong interest in the work of the Department of Foreign Affairs. Job Specification: These roles require specialist skills in digital media, including videography, photography, graphic design, digital asset management, social media, and copywriting. The precise range of duties will vary over time according to the demands of the unit, but will include the following: • Generate high quality user-focused content for digital channels working across all HQ Units and Missions to ensure consistent presentation and tone of voice. • Develop and create social media content across platforms, including but not limited to text, images, graphic assets, scripts and videos. • Research and write engaging content for Ireland.ie aimed at promoting Ireland globally as a place to live, work, study and invest. • Analyse design briefs, determine requirements, and conceptualise content for digital platforms, primarily Ireland.ie. • Source appropriate footage and maintaining databases of video and audio content in line with copyright and legal requirements. • Media management including update and maintaining of internal content databases • Film original video content for use on Ireland.ie and related social media. • Edit video material and packaging of all video content in relevant formats across a range of digital channels, including for Mission microsites. • Ensure accessibility of all video content through inclusion of closed captions and subtitles. • Conduct research to provide accurate and up-to-date information in both website articles and social media posts. • Conduct research on industry trends and incorporate relevant learnings into content development. • Maintain and contribute to a content calendar for website and social media, ensuring consistent and timely content delivery. • Coordinate across HQ and Mission network to align content with campaigns and initiatives. • Utilise analytics tools to optimise content. Citizenship Requirements Eligible candidates must be: (a) A citizen of the European Economic Area (EEA). The EEA consists of the Member States of the European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway; or (b) A citizen of the United Kingdom (UK); or (c) A citizen of Switzerland pursuant to the agreement between the EU and Switzerland on the free movement of persons; or (d) A non-EEA citizen who has a stamp 4 visa1 or a stamp 5 visa; It should be noted that any attempt, direct or indirect, by or on behalf of a candidate to influence the selection process will automatically disqualify the candidate. Code of Practice The selection process for appointments will be conducted in accordance with the Code of Practice for Appointment to Positions in the Civil Service and Public Service. Complaints/requests for review will be considered in accordance with the procedures set out in the Code of Practice which can be accessed by visiting www.cpsa.ie. General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) The current legislation for Data Protection in Ireland is the Data Protection Acts 1988 - 2018 and the General Data Protection Regulation (EU 2016/679). The Data Controller for the collection and processing of your personal data in the Department of Foreign Affairs. Your personal data will be processed for the purposes of your application and will not be further processed in a manner that is incompatible with those purposes. When you submit an application for a competition, we create a record in your name. Information submitted by you or obtained from third parties on your behalf is used in processing your application. Your data will be retained by the Department for as long as there is a business need to do so and in line with the Department’s obligations under the National Archives Act 1986 (as amended). All necessary technical measures have been put in place to ensure the safety and security of the systems which hold this data
Sales Assistant
Maxi Zoo is part of the Fressnapf Group, the European market leader in pet product with 1,700+ shops across Europe. Maxi Zoo is Ireland’s largest pet retailer and has 30 shops in Ireland. Maxi Zoo Ireland are driven by the desire to make the life of pets and pets owners simpler, better and happier. To achieve this, we work hard, accept responsibility and seek every opportunity to learn about pets and customers. Maxi Zoo Ireland are currently recruiting for a Part Time Sales Assistant for our Ashbourne store. What you will do:
Qualified Groomer
Maxi Zoo is part of the Fressnapf Group, the European market leader in pet product with 1,700+ shops across Europe. Maxi Zoo is Ireland’s largest pet retailer and has 29 shops in Ireland. Maxi Zoo Ireland are driven by the desire to make the life of pets and pets owners simpler, better and happier. To achieve this, we work hard, accept responsibility and seek every opportunity to learn about pets and customers. We are seeking a full-time qualified Groomer for our Ashbourne Store Start your career in grooming as a Groomer! As a Groomer in our Grooming Salon, you’ll have the opportunity to build personal relationships with your customers and their pets each time they visit and truly become a part of their family. You’ll get to know their pets’ styles and personalities to create a customized, stylish experience just for them! From that first shampoo to that final strut home, you’ll take pride in the services you provide Salary to be discussed based on qualification. What you will do: · Provide full service and advice on dog grooming (hair care, device use, breed characteristics, etc.) as well as the recommendation of the related product assortment. · To increase customer satisfaction and contribute to the acquisition of new customers and sales success through excellent services. · Advise our customers about the products and services we offer and to ensure an attractive business image. · Quality provision of dog grooming services takes into account customer needs and animal protection legislation. · Combine general sales with product advice to support the sale of own-brand products. · Provide excellent customer service (taking into account "magic moments") and inform the customer where to find their desired product and accompany them to it. You will also provide the customer with information about the characteristics, quality and price of the product and recommends an additional product. · Keep the area and equipment of dog grooming clean. Making sure the devices are intact and report any faulty, damaged devices to your manager immediately. (cleaning of the groom room, disinfection if necessary; compliance with the rules on waste management and cleaning of dog grooming products; maintenance of cosmetic equipment). · Keep an appointment log, a dog grooming data sheet and complying with the store's operating regulations. · Participate in the designated trainings · Report to your immediate supervisor and follow instructions. Performs all the job-related tasks that the store manager entrusts you with. What you will bring: · Fully flexible across 5 days, it is a full time role which includes weekends · Minimum 1-year practical experience in a grooming salon · QQI Level 6 Animal Care/City & Guilds in Dog Grooming – not essential but would be an advantage. · Proficient in all aspects of grooming and clipping all dog breeds to a high standard. · Professional attitude who can communicate effectively with all salon customers and the wider grooming team to build trust and rapport with pet parents. · Time management: Independently prioritize and accomplish multiple tasks within established timeframes. · A passion for Animals: Interest in grooming/animal care. Are comfortable/confident around all breeds of dogs (large and small) and treats all furry visitors to the salon as they would their own pet. · Personal development: Drives their own development within the salon, is reliable, asks questions, uses time effectively to learn from the qualified groomer in the salon. Sees a long term career in grooming. Why join us? · Advancement Opportunities – An opportunity to grow with Europe’s biggest pet retailer. At Maxi Zoo we believe in promoting from within as much as possible and developing our team to have a career path. · Educational Opportunities -you will get great training in store, through our training programs, and through company-wide training. · Employee Discount - we offer employee discount of up to 40% in our stores! · Everything a professional dog groomer needs, tools and apparel are provided by Maxi Zoo · Grooming KPI based monthly bonus · Paid sick leave · Paid maternity and paternity leave · Paid annual leave and bank holidays · Employee assistance programme · Cycle to work Scheme · Refer a friend scheme
Seasonal Guide / Information Officer
(A) ABOUT THE POSITION Visitor Services of the Office of Public Works currently seek enthusiastic people to join their dedicated Guide Teams at National Monument/National Historic Property Sites under their remit. This competition will be used to fill a range of temporary/seasonal posts over the next year. The duration of seasonal employment may vary, depending on the local operational requirements. The hours, commencement dates and completion dates of the season may also vary for the same reasons. The role of the Seasonal Guide / Information Officer will include:
Delivery Driver
Delivery Driver - Applegreen Ashbourne What will I be doing as a Delivery Driver at Applegreen? As a delivery driver, you will play a vital role in supporting the front-line operations of our business. · Safely operate a delievery vehicle to transport food orders to customers locations while adhering to traffic laws and safety guidelines. · Support day to day operations of our business · Provide excellent customer service Why should I join The Applegreen Team? Benefits 1. All staff will be entitled to a colleague discount card that offers 100% off our Bakewell Deli foods and all hot drinks. (Up to €10 saving a day) 2. Bike to Work Scheme (Available after 6 months of service) 3. HSF health plan for everyone from under €2.50 a week 4. Employee Assistance Programme run by the Zest Life which offers free counselling on personal, family, work and money matters. Training and Development We as a company are constantly growing our business, but it`s our people driving its success. 1. The Educational Training Board offers retail training courses through the Applegreen Academy 2. We offer fantastic career opportunities, and a great deal of our promotions are internal Charity At Applegreen we truly believe in the power of community and so, The Applegreen Charitable Fund that was set up to raise vital funds to support Irelands Children. By working at Applegreen you will assist in raising money for our charity partners, Barretstown. The charitable fund pledges to raise €1 million in the next 3 years.
Customer Support Manager
We are Ireland’s largest retailer providing fashion, homewares and food for our loyal customers. We operate 134 stores across Ireland, Northern Ireland, and Spain, as well as a growing online store. Our guiding principle is to deliver excellent quality products at competitive prices and we are constantly developing our product ranges. We currently have a vacancy for a Customer Support Manager (Part Time). As a Support Manager you will learn about the business while developing your product knowledge and people management skills. As part of the management team within your store, you will also ensure that our standards of customer care are maintained and improved on an ongoing basis. This position is 100 hours per month, circa 25 hours per week, scheduled between 3 to 4 days per week, which will include late nights and weekends. The successful candidate will have the following responsibilities: Key Responsibilities: If this sounds like the job for you, please apply now and tell us why you would be perfect for this challenging and rewarding role! CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Retail Store Manager
About This Role: You will act as company representative for Eir. At eir, we are proud to be part of the very fabric of Ireland, going right back to the foundation of the state. At eir, we can connect you to cutting edge careers, inspirational people, plenty of commitment and ambition, and a fantastic future. Our aim is to be the provider of choice for communications services in Ireland, which means we focus on looking after our people, so they can do the same for our customers. Why This Role: We are looking for individuals with at least two years management experience who are customer focused and enjoy working as a team leader. A focused sales leader who can effectively utilize clear concise communication to give our customers and employees the best experience that Eir can offer. Flexible - will be available for late night and weekend trading. Expectations From The Role: Roles & Duties CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
