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Main purpose of the role: Ensure the Bakery Department operates efficiently and effectively at all times and provides our customers with excellent quality products and services. The ideal candidate will have/be: HACCP training is desirable but not necessary Excellent communication skills Previous customer service experience is an advantage The ability to work as part of a team in a fast paced environment, ability to multi task under pressure. A passion for food and the ability to inspire shoppers. Main duties: Actively live Centra brand-values i.e. Proud, Energetic, Imaginative and Community-Based Prepare customers bakery orders Bake, prepare and display the Bakery Products sold throughout the day Ensure that the counter displays across all fresh food departments are to the highest standards at all times throughout the day Demonstrate your passion for quality food by sharing knowledge, recipes and personal recommendations with customers. Deal with all customer queries efficiently, professionally and in line with store policy
Healthcare Assistant
The position on offer is 10 hours a week, 12 months fixed term Weekdays & Every 2nd weekend What we Offer Salary range for this position is €16.22 – €18.03 per hour depending on experience Before 8am and after 8pm - from €20.27 p/h Sunday - from €24.33 p/h Public Holidays - from €32.44 p/h Paid inter-client mileage Sick pay scheme Maternity and paternity pay scheme Excellent working conditions Holiday pay at a rate of 8% of hours worked PRSA Pension scheme available Bike to Work Scheme Employee Assistance Programme A commitment to the on-going training and development of all employees . Overall Purpose of Job The purpose of the role is to enable our Members to achieve maximum independence in all aspects of daily living, by providing assistance in one or more of the following areas: personal care, domestic assistance, social and educational assistance, travel and companionship. Role takes place in the homes and communities of our Members. Liaison There are several key relationships, which should be fostered and developed for the successful implementation of this role. Liaise and coordinate with other identified Home carers as required and maintain close communication with the ALS Coordinator / Scheduling staff Training and Qualifications, required Minimum of 5 modules completed of the Major Award at QQI Level 5 in either Community & Health Services, Health Service Skills or Healthcare Support or other relevant qualification and a commitment to complete the major award. Experience of working with people in a caring role ( essential) Be reliable, trustworthy, and always maintain confidentiality Demonstrate excellent communication skills with a good level of spoken and written English Full driver's licence and access to your own car ( essential) . Behaviours Person centred approach An ability to build strong relationships Strong customer service focus Flexible approach to work High level of confidentiality Competencies Communicating and Influencing Motivating and Empowering Planning and Organising Quality and Customer Focus and Accountability CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE
Design Engineer
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 Role: Customer Operations develop, deliver and support excellent customer experience and service to both domestic and non-domestic customers within a regulated industry. Customer Operations is responsible for managing the customer relationship with the Customer Contact Centre, ensuring timely and accurate customer billing services and effectively implementing the Uisce Éireann customer strategy. Connections and Developer Services (CDS) are responsible for the customer engagement and stakeholder relationship management of all connections to the Uisce Éireann network. The CDS team manage the customer journey from development concept design, statutory planning process, pre-connection, technical design, site quality assurance, vesting of new asset and final connection and metering, including developing commercial/technical customer agreements, and managing customer funding in adherence to all technical standards, connection charging policy and governance requirements. CDS are responsible for delivering a highly effective customer service, including reviewing, and implementing solutions to meet changing customer needs. Collaboration with several key business partners is essential for the successful delivery of connections on behalf of the customer. Reporting into the Senior Design Engineer, The Design Engineer will be responsible for assessment of pre-connection enquiries, the design vetting of new connection technical solutions, ensuring compliance with the Connection and Developer Services technical requirements and the development of Connection Offers. The Design Engineer’s responsibilities will include preliminary design of connections, estimating and creating non-standard Connections quotes and ensuring that connection proposals are aligned with the Uisce Éireann Connection and Developer Services design policies and technical standards. The Design Engineer will also provide support to the delivery of connections-related network reinforcement schemes driven by connections demand and in the delivery of network diversions. Main Duties and Responsibilities:
Roads and Utilities Engineer (multiple)
The locations for this role are as follows: Donegal, Castlebar, and Sligo/Roscommon. 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 Role: Uisce Éireann Asset Operations forms the cornerstone of service delivery to customers, protecting the environment and meeting regulatory standards. Asset Operations has responsibility for operational and maintenance strategy, policies, planning, national and regional Water and Wastewater standard operating procedures, and management of operational expenditure. The Roads & Utilities team sits within the Control function of Asset Operations. The team will have overall responsibility standing up and implementing a consistent Road Opening Licence and Reinstatement structure for Asset Operations works nationwide. The team will drive the establishment of arrangements with other utilities and stakeholders where Uisce Éireann infrastructure interface including with rail, electricity, gas, waterways, and telecoms agencies. The Roads and Utilities Engineer will be a key member of the Roads & Utilities team and will report to the Roads & Utilities Lead. The role will support the implementation and management of standardised national processes and ways of working for Road Opening Licencing and Reinstatements, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, Department of Transport guidelines (TII Specifications and other) and industry best practices. The role will support Regional Operations in progressing legacy issues, transitioning to the future model and the development of strong relationships with key internal and external stakeholders. The Roads and Utilities Engineer will assist in establishing arrangements with other utilities and stakeholders where Uisce Éireann infrastructure interface including with rail, electricity, gas, waterways, and telecoms agencies. This is a blended role, requiring a combination of on-site presence and office attendance. Main Duties and Responsibilities: The closing date for receipt of applications for this vacancy is 15/05/2026 11:59 PM . Please note that applications submitted after this closing date will not be accepted. *Please be advised that if successful you will be placed on the salary range based on your skills and experience. Please note the Market reference point (midpoint) of the range is generally the upper end of the offer where someone is deemed to be fully competent to take on the duties of the role, and leaves room for the employee to progress through the pay range as their experience develops further. CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Wastewater Network Operations Team Lead
Grade and Salary E (€50,223 - €75,334) Reference number 2237AO26 Job Description 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 Role: The Asset Operations function forms the cornerstone of service delivery to customers, protecting the environment and meeting regulatory standards as well as managing the majority of operational expenditure. The Asset Operations function has responsibility for operational and maintenance strategy, policies, planning and standard operating procedures for Water and Wastewater operations both nationally and regionally, ensuring that value for money and customer service is delivered. The O&M team is responsible for the national delivery of water and wastewater operational services through the operation, inspection, maintenance & repair of the water and wastewater treatment and network assets. The Regional O&M Team has a regional remit and is responsible for the regional operational management of water or wastewater treatment and network assets and the associated delivery of water/wastewater services through operational, maintenance and repair activities, while managing health and safety. The team is also responsible for the implementation of the regional operations, maintenance and repair plan that forms part of the national operations, maintenance and repair plan, contributing to the development, management, implementation and approval of same. Managing change and transformation activities is a key aspect of this team's responsibility particularly in the initial phases as the regional operations team splits into separate water and wastewater teams and ways of working are standardised. Reporting to the Wastewater Network Operations Manager, the Wastewater Network Operations Team Lead has a remit over a geographical area and is responsible for managing the operation of the wastewater network to deliver a consistent customer service standards and managing routine maintenance activities on the network assets. The Wastewater Network Operations Team Lead will be responsible for leading and managing the performance of a team of wastewater network operators and to provide them with the necessary direction and skills to ensure the operation of the network and ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, whilst operating within budgetary constraints Out of hours working will be required and appropriate standby rates will apply. Main Duties and Responsibilities: Operational Responsibilities: • Responsible for leading and managing the performance of a team of network operatives across the across the wastewater infrastructure and to provide them with the necessary direction and skills to ensure the provision of services in a geographical area. • Responsible for managing operational activities on the network infrastructure within a geographical area including control of valve operations, pumping stations, distribution networks and their associated fittings are carried out and completed. Raise follow on work requests as required and repair activities across the network infrastructure. • Manage and organise the maintenance and repair of newly commissioned / upgraded assets as required by undertaking appropriate site training and supporting adequate resourcing. • Develop the skills of team members through provision of coaching and training in all aspects of the operation of relevant works. • Ensure responses to SCADA / telemetry alarms are effective and in accordance with standards and procedures to deliver a consistent customer service. Responsible for requesting critical alarm level changes to the Telemetry Services team. • Responsible for interacting with Wastewater Network Operations Operatives to understand the needs of the network and identify any potential wastewater network operations intervention requests. Responsible for submitting these requests to Wastewater Network & Conservation Planning, providing supplementary information as required. • Contribute to the development of task schedules and standard operating procedures for the provision of network services that maximise quality of output, efficiency and support the adoption of processes. • Responsible for monitoring and reporting KPIs for processes over which they have ownership. • Ensure data capture on issues that are relevant to contribute to the development of operational, maintenance and repair plans. • Participate in out of hours and standby working as required. Budget Management: • Responsible for the management of costs associated with the Network Operations team. • Co-ordinate the effective and efficient use of budgetary resources including inventory management, through team meetings, productivity management, utilisation of vehicles and equipment (both fleet or hired), implementation of work tasks and monitoring of wastewater network operations. Customer Management & Incident Management • Manage proactive and reactive activities to deliver consistent customer service. • Responsible for the investigation of complaints regarding water services including various internal and external stakeholder engagement. • Support in the coordination of incident and emergency response, ensuring all health and safety standards are met and pollution classifications are consistent, in conjunction with the Pollution Control Coordinator. Health and Safety: • Ensure all health and safety inductions are completed and that all equipment is provided, appropriate to the job and necessary calibrations periodically. • Responsible for the implementation of the Construction Regulations including undertaking of duties assigned under the Regulations, as per Uisce Éireann policies, safety statements and plans. Oversee policy implementation and best practice standards including safe working practices. • Ensure all health and safety and procedures are adhered to including traffic management plans, risk assessments (Safe System of Work Plan), use of PPE etc. • Responsible for ensuring personnel have relevant safety skills, training, and associated documentation, including Safe Pass cards and, where relevant, Construction Skills Certificate cards. • Identify hazards and assess risks for Operational areas of responsibility. • Carry out any other duties deemed necessary and / or required which your line manager may reasonably request. General Duties and Responsibilities • Collaboration with key internal stakeholders across the UÉ business • 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. • Support the delivery of the Uisce Éireann Transformation Programme, driving results required within the Directorate and supporting organisation-wide objectives. • Provide visible leadership for your team, coaching and developing them to achieve their full potential and deliver business objectives, promoting collaboration and highlighting the behaviours that are expected from everyone in the team. • 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. • Other duties as required. Knowledge, Skills and Experience: • Secondary education or equivalent work experience • Minimum of 3 years direct relevant experience of working in a similar role within wastewater treatment and/or distribution services • Full, clean and valid Irish category B driving licence is minimum requirement. Additional Driving License categories an advantage. A clean driving licence is defined as meaning that the applicant has not been convicted of an offence under the Road Traffic Acts (other than an offence for which the penalty is the imposition of penalty points) • We work better together- Team Leader skills including capability of building a high performing team and of developing people to realise their full potential and achieve results through effective coaching, delegation, and support. • We aim high- Effective communication skills, to engage with a broad range of internal stakeholders and front-line employees. • In depth knowledge of operating the wastewater network • Computing skills i.e., ability to create and interpret spreadsheets and databases. • An understanding of key network infrastructure (e.g., Control Valves, Pumps etc.) is an advantage. • We keep each other safe- experience / understanding of working within a strong health & safety culture. • Experience of managing and controlling costs is an advantage. • Knowledge of managing process compliance an advantage. The closing date for receipt of applications for this vacancy is 14 May 2026. Please note that applications submitted after this closing date will not be accepted. *Please be advised that if successful you will be placed on the salary range based on your skills and experience. Please note the Market reference point (midpoint) of the range is generally the upper end of the offer where someone is deemed to be fully competent to take on the duties of the role, and leaves room for the employee to progress through the pay range as their experience develops further. Uisce Éireann is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive place of work and have a robust strategy and framework called ibelong to enable this. We are an equal opportunity employer and through our recruitment process we welcome and encourage applications from interested and suitably qualified individuals regardless of gender, age, racial or ethnic origin, membership of the traveller community, religion or beliefs, family or civil status, sexual orientation/gender identity or disability. CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Team Leader
CORLANN –WEST REGION POST: 1 X PERMANENT PART-TIME TEAM LEADER (Social Care Leader/CNMI) Job Ref: 97635 A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration may be filled. Locum Social Care Worker roles are also available. Location: Clonard Adult Services (Castlerea, Ballintubber, Ballinlough, Cloonfad areas). The Role: The Team Leader has a pivotal role in managing the day to day delivery of services. The Team Leader will provide leadership and supervision to teams while ensuring the development of the service in line with national standards and best practice. The main responsibilities are to assist the Team Manager with the management of the services, such as – person centred planning in line with Personal Outcome Measures ethos and practice, resource management and staffing - including rosters, staff development, facilitating communication and professional leadership in order to ensure a good quality of life for the people supported. Qualifications/Experience: Eligible applicants will be those who on the closing date for the competition have: (I) A relevant 3rd level qualification in Nursing and current Live Register Certificate from NMBI OR (II) Be registered, or be eligible for registration, on the Social Care Workers Register maintained by the Social Care Workers Registration Board at CORU. See list of recognised Social Care qualifications at: https://coru.ie/health-and-social-care-professionals/education/approved-qualifications/social-care-workers/ OR (III) Hold a schedule 3 qualification (see below Note 1*) See list of recognized Schedule 3 qualifications at: https://coru.ie/health-and-social-care-professionals/registration/registration-requirements/approved-qualifications/schedule-3-qualifications/schedule-3-qualifications. OR (IV) Hold a comparable qualification recognised by Social Care Workers Registration Board at CORU OR (V) Applicants who satisfy the conditions set out in Section 91 of the Health and Social Care Professionals Act 2005, (see below Note 2*) must submit proof of application for registration with the Social Care Workers Registration Board at CORU. The acceptable proof is correspondence from the Social Care Workers Registration Board at CORU confirming their application for registration as a Section 91 applicant was received by the 30th November 2025. Note 1* Schedule 3 Qualifications. This is a qualification listed in Schedule 3 of the Health and Social Care Professions Act 2005 for existing practitioners under section 91.Candidates who hold Schedule 3 qualifications can apply to register with CORU during the two year period after the register opens up to the 30th November 2025. Once the transitional period is over -30th November 2025, only qualifications approved by a Registration board will be considered. Note 2* Section 91 candidates are individuals who qualified before 30th Nov 2023 and have been engaged in the practice of the profession in the Republic of Ireland for a minimum of 2 years fulltime (or an aggregate of 2 years fulltime), between 30th November 2018 and 30th November 2023 are considered to be Section 91 applicants under the Health and Social Care Professionals Act 2005. And Working Hours: Contracted hours 70 hours a fortnight rostered flexibly on a 7 day duty roster. The Team leader will work as a frontline member of the team with protected time to carry out specific team leader duties. The Team Leader will be assigned to Day Services initially. It is expected that, should operational needs arise, the Team Leader will be required to demonstrate flexibility in facilitating this. In addition, a sleep-in and/or night duty commitment may be a requirement of posts in residential services for which the appropriate allowance will be paid. Corlann model of service is based on Personal Outcome Measures requiring employees to be flexible in their working hours to provide a quality service delivery for each individual. Annual Leave: Leave will be granted according to the agreed leave assigned to the grade of the successful candidates i.e. Social Care Leader or CNM1. Annual leave must be planned in advance with the Team Manager to ensure appropriate and adequate cover is provided for the service. Remuneration: Based on the salary scale attached to the grade of the successful candidates i.e. Social Care Leader or CNM1. Tenure: Permanent, part-time and pensionable. Full Job Description attached Informal enquiries for this post to Liz Hunt, Clonard Services Area Manager on 086-8824638 or Patricia Halvey 0874845384 Closing date for receipt of completed application forms /CV’s on-line is 5pm, 21st May 2026 Interview date to be confirmed CORLANN IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER INDW
Team Leader
CORLANN –WEST REGION POST: PERMANENT FULL-TIME TEAM LEADER (CNM1/Social Care Leader) Job Ref: 97629 Rindoon Services cover Roscommon Town, Kilteevan and Athlone. This post is initially based in Roscommon town but the successful candidate may work across the area base. A panel may be formed as a result of this process from which subsequent Team Leader appointments within Rindoon Services may be offered over the next 6 to 12 months. The Role: The Team Leader has a pivotal role in managing the day to day delivery of services. The Team Leader will provide leadership and supervision to teams while ensuring the development of the service in line with national standards and best practice. The main responsibilities are to assist the Team Manager with the management of the services, such as – person centred planning in line with Personal Outcome Measures ethos and practice, resource management and staffing - including rosters, staff development, facilitating communication and professional leadership in order to ensure a good quality of life for the people supported. Qualifications/Experience: Eligible applicants will be those who on the closing date for the competition have: (I) A relevant 3rd level qualification in Nursing and current Live Register Certificate from NMBI OR (II) Be registered, or be eligible for registration, on the Social Care Workers Register maintained by the Social Care Workers Registration Board at CORU. See list of recognised Social Care qualifications at: https://coru.ie/health-and-social-care-professionals/education/approved-qualifications/social-care-workers/ OR (III) Hold a schedule 3 qualification (see below Note 1*) See list of recognized Schedule 3 qualifications at: https://coru.ie/health-and-social-care-professionals/registration/registration-requirements/approved-qualifications/schedule-3-qualifications/schedule-3-qualifications. OR (IV) Hold a comparable qualification recognised by Social Care Workers Registration Board at CORU OR (V) Applicants who satisfy the conditions set out in Section 91 of the Health and Social Care Professionals Act 2005, (see below Note 2*) must submit proof of application for registration with the Social Care Workers Registration Board at CORU. The acceptable proof is correspondence from the Social Care Workers Registration Board at CORU confirming their application for registration as a Section 91 applicant was received by the 30th November 2025. Note 1* Schedule 3 Qualifications. This is a qualification listed in Schedule 3 of the Health and Social Care Professions Act 2005 for existing practitioners under section 91. Candidates who hold Schedule 3 qualifications can apply to register with CORU during the two year period after the register opens up to the 30th November 2025. Once the transitional period is over -30th November 2025, only qualifications approved by a Registration board will be considered. Note 2* Section 91 candidates are individuals who qualified before 30th Nov 2023 and have been engaged in the practice of the profession in the Republic of Ireland for a minimum of 2 years fulltime (or an aggregate of 2 years fulltime), between 30th November 2018 and 30th November 2023 are considered to be Section 91 applicants under the Health and Social Care Professionals Act 2005 And Working Hours: Contracted hours will depend on the grade of the successful candidate - i.e. 78 hours a fortnight (SCL grade) or 75 hours a fortnight (CNM1 grade) rostered flexibly on a 7 day duty roster. The Team leader will work as a frontline member of the team with protected time to carry out specific team leader duties. In addition, a sleep-in and/or night duty commitment may be a requirement of posts in residential services for which the appropriate allowance will be paid. Corlann model of service is based on Personal Outcome Measures quality and person centred planning system requiring employees to be flexible in their working hours to provide a quality service delivery for each person supported. Annual Leave: Leave will be granted according to the agreed leave assigned to the grade of the successful candidates i.e. Social Care Leader or CNM1. Annual leave must be planned in advance with the Team Manager to ensure appropriate and adequate cover is provided for the service. Remuneration: Based on the salary scale attached to the grade of the successful candidates i.e. Social Care Leader or CNM1 (pro-rata for part-time). Salary quoted is based on a 39 hour working week. The successful candidate will be granted incremental credit subject to satisfactory verification of previous public sector service. Tenure: Permanent, Full-Time and Pensionable. A panel may be formed as a result of this process from which subsequent Team Leader appointments within Rindoon Services may be offered over the next 6 to 12 months. Full Job Description attached Informal Enquiries to: Helen Hunt, Athlone/Roscommon Services Area Manager on 0873485667 or Carolyn Gannon, Athlone/Roscommon Service Coordinator on 0877045863 Closing date for receipt of completed application forms /CV’s on-line is 17thMay 2026 Interview date to be confirmed CORLANN IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER INDW
Healthcare Assistant
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Arts & Culture Venue Manager
POST OF ARTS & CULTURE VENUE MANAGER Roscommon County Council’s administrative headquarters is in Roscommon Town and there are three municipal districts in: • Athlone • Boyle • Roscommon Roscommon County Council is one of 31 Local Authorities in the Republic of Ireland. The Council has responsibility for the delivery of a wide range of services which are necessary to the physical, economic, social and cultural life of County Roscommon with a focus on making Roscommon an attractive place to live, work and invest. The Competition Roscommon County Council now has an opening for an Arts & Culture Venue Manager in Roscommon Arts Centre. The purpose of this recruitment campaign is to form a panel for the post of Arts and Culture Venue Manager from which permanent or temporary positions may be filled. The position is based on 35 hours per week and will include nights and weekends. Candidates can apply for the position provided they meet the relevant essential qualifications and experience. Roscommon Arts Centre Roscommon Arts Centre is a multi-disciplinary local authority arts venue. The venue comprises of a 194 seat auditorium, a visual art gallery, a workshop space, two artist studios, a box office and bar facility. The Arts & Culture Venue Manager will report to Roscommon County Council Arts Officer and will be responsible for the administration, programming and financial operation of the Centre. The successful candidate will have overall responsibility for all departments, staff and facilities in the Arts Centre. Roscommon Arts Centre is staffed by an Arts & Culture Venue Manager, Technical Manager, Marketing Manager, Box Office Team and a panel of ushers and bar staff. Qualifications 1 Character Candidates shall be of good character. 2 Health Candidates shall be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. 3 Education, Experience, Etc. Each candidate must, on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms: a) Possess a third-level qualification relevant to the sector (preferably arts, culture and/or venue related) or can demonstrate clear ability to undertake the role b) Have a minimum of 3 years’ experience in a management position, preferably arts, culture and/or venue related c) Have experience of arts /cultural programming, project management and strategic planning d) Have experience of financial management in an organisation e) Be willing to work flexible hours f) Possess a full, clean, Class B Driving Licence It is desirable that candidates also have: a) Excellent leadership, judgement, analysis and decision-making skills b) Excellent communication and interpersonal skills c) Strong organisational skills and an ability to work on one’s own initiative as well as with a team, and to deadlines d) Excellent IT and computer skills e) The ability to respond to a varying workload by managing tasks and time efficiently f) Experience of managing relationships in a variety of contexts with internal and external stakeholders g) Effective, positive and energetic leadership of staff h) Experience of developing successful funding applications i) Knowledge and experience of Health and Safety and Risk Analysis j) Previous experience and understanding of building/operations management k) An interest in Arts & Culture and some knowledge of the programmes at Roscommon County Council venues Duties The duties may include but are not limited to the following: • The Arts & Culture Venue Manager will report to Roscommon County Council Arts Officer, or other Officer as determined by the Director of Services for the purposes of overseeing the operations of the venue. • The Manager will work with staff of Roscommon County Council Arts Office and Arts Centre regarding all aspects of the venue including Strategic Direction, Artistic Policy, Cultural Policy, Programming, Staffing, Governance, General Administration, Finance, Maintenance, Marketing and Public Relations. • The Manager will be responsible for preparation and securing of funding applications and associated annual returns to the Arts Council of Ireland, Creative Ireland and other funding bodies. • The Manager will act on behalf of Roscommon County Council in the management, supervision and control of the facility within the provisions of Roscommon County Council policies and procedures. • The Manager will be capable of assessing companies, amateur groups and others with products to offer to the venue. They will negotiate terms for the use of the venue and will manage and promote the venue in a proper fashion to provide for a wide variety of audience/visitor interests and development. They will possess sufficient artistic & cultural knowledge and ability for these purposes. • The Manager will be responsible for ensuring that appropriate systems are operational and that adequate records are kept to facilitate the orderly management of the venue. • The Manager will ensure, in as far as possible, the safety of audiences/visitors at the venue. • The Manager will liaise with their Line Manager in the preparation of the Annual Budget for the venue. They will set clear financial targets for that purpose, make available management accounts and provide costings and any plans prepared for the venue. • In relation to all matters regarding staffing, the Manager will work with their Line Manager in conjunction with the Human Resources Department of Roscommon County Council. • The Manager will work with the Arts Centre Marketing Manager and with Roscommon County Council’s Communications Officer to promote the aims and objectives of the venue through social media, print, radio, television, website and such other formats as required. • The Manager will maintain a reputable public profile locally as well as nationally and internationally while representing the venue or when attending the venue’s various events or activities. • The Manager will undertake any other duties of a similar level and responsibility, as may be required, or assigned, from time to time. PARTICULARS The post is whole time and pensionable. The panel will be formed for an initial period of one year and this may be extended at the discretion of the Chief Executive. Vacancies will be offered in order of merit as per the panel. Probation Where persons who are not already permanent employees of a local authority are appointed, the following provisions shall apply; (a) there shall be a period after such appointments take effect during which such persons shall hold such position on probation, (b) such period shall be one year but the Chief Executive may at his or her discretion extend such period, (c) such persons shall cease to hold such position at the end of the period of probation unless during such period the Chief Executive has certified that the service of such persons is satisfactory. Salary Grade VI €57,895 - €70,730 per annum Holders of the post will be paid at the appropriate point on the salary scale in accordance with the relevant Department Circular. The salary shall be fully inclusive and shall be as determined from time to time. The holder of the post shall pay to the local authority any fees or other monies (other than their inclusive salary) payable to and received by them by virtue of their post or in respect of services which they are required by or under any enactment to perform. In accordance with EL02/2011 persons who are not serving Local Authority employees must be placed on the minimum of the scale. The rate of remuneration may be adjusted from time to time in line with government policy. Garda Vetting / Child Protection Successful candidates may be subject to the Garda Vetting Procedures and will be required to complete Appendix V of the County Council’s Child Protection Policy. Health For the purpose of satisfying the requirements as to health it will be necessary for successful candidates, before they are appointed, to undergo at their expense a medical examination by a qualified medical practitioner to be nominated by the local authority. On taking up appointment the expense of the medical examination will be refunded to candidates.
Branch Librarian
QUALIFICATIONS 1. Character: Candidates shall be of good character. 2. Health: Candidates shall be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. 3. Education, Training, Experience: Each candidate must have a good general level of education. Desirable Skills and Experience: It would be desirable if each candidate has: Please note that Roscommon County Council reserves the right to hold any part of the selection process by way of remote or video call platform or other appropriate methodology. Panels may be formed on the basis of such a selection process. Candidates whose names are on a panel and who satisfy the local authority that they possess the qualifications declared for the post at the closing date for the competition, and that they are otherwise suitable for appointment, may be appointed to this post.
