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The Maintenance Manager is an integral part of our Engineering team based out of our Ireland - Sligo site. Position Details • Manage the maintenance team. • Plan schedule to various planning horizons, ensuring that vendor lead maintenance is booked & the appropriate EHS & PO is in place. • Work with Scheduler to plan access to equipment, facilities & utilities. • Work with QC to plan appropriate timeslots access to Lab equipment, facilities & utilities. • Implement team workload planner to track & ensure visibility to maintenance schedule, balancing workload. • Ensure that all equipment, utilities & facilities are maintained. • Prioritise workload for team aswell as contingent workers to maintain equipment in validated state to support production. • Manage Work Orders, ensuring timely approval & closure of Work Orders to confirm correct work completed, correct documentation & accurate metrics. • Assign each eMaint asset a primary & secondary maintenance engineer. • Develop & implement preventive & predictive programs for all GMP critical assets. • Ensure all maintenance activities are in compliance with EU GMP, EHS, & other regulatory standards. • Manage service contracts & vendor performance for critical systems & calibration services. • Ensure SLA’s in place with vendors. • Manage the team on-call rota & provide on call cover for the site one week per month or as per business requirements. • Responsible for ensuring maintenance related deviations, CAPA’s & change controls are completed on time & to the required standard. • Support regulatory inspection & internal audits; lead investigations & CAPA implementation. • Coordinate with Manufacturing, Quality, Validation, & Engineering teams to ensure operational continuity & improvement. • Prepare & manage budgets & KPIs. • Lead root cause analysis & continuous improvement projects to optimise equipment reliability & uptime. • Manage training on SOP’s, work instructions & OJT to ensure compliance and no overdue training. • Support the introduction of new equipment or technology. • Perform duties in a compliant manner & accordance with site SOPs, EHS standards & guidelines, & relevant legal requirements. • Other duties. Job Specific Technical, Functional and Professional Competencies: • In-depth knowledge of EU GMP regulations, especially Annex 1 & Annex 15. • Proven experience with CMMS. • Familiarity with utilities & cleanroom environments. • Must have a strong technical aptitude. Essential Education and Experience: • Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or related field). • Minimum of 5years’ experience in maintenance management, including people management, in a GMP-regulated pharmaceutical or biotech environment. Desired Education and Experience: • Experience with automation & building management systems. • Experience supporting sterile/aseptic manufacturing or vaccine production is a strong advantage. • Six Sigma, Lean or Reliability Certifications. Project management experience in capital or upgrade projects. Phibro is an Equal Opportunity Employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristics protected by law. Business Unit: Animal Health & Mineral Nutrition Division: Animal Health & Nutrition Department: Engineering Location: Ireland - Sligo Work Schedule: Monday - Friday (40 Hours) CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Receptionist Administrator
Position Details Job Purpose: The Receptionist Administrator plays a key role in ensuring the smooth operation of the reception area and supporting administrative functions for Site Lead Team (SLT). This position involves an array of responsibilities, including expense handling, maintaining the canteen, and providing support for ad hoc requests. Key Responsibilities: • Reception Management: Greet and direct visitors, ensure they receive required induction, receive and distribute mail, manage incoming calls, and maintain the reception area to create a welcoming environment. • Administrative Support: Assist SLT with administrative tasks, including scheduling meetings, managing correspondence, and organizing documentation. • Expense Handling: Manage and process expense reports for SLT, ensuring accuracy and timely submission. • Canteen Maintenance: Ensure the canteen is kept clean, stocked, and organized at all times. • Meeting Set Up: Ensure meeting rooms are set up as required, including refreshments. • Ad Hoc Requests: Support the site with various ad hoc requests, including arranging catering and staff celebrations. • Key Lockbox Management: Manage keys both physical access and using the software tracking system. • Visitor Coordination: Facilitate visitor travel arrangements, including booking accommodation, transportation, and ensuring all necessary arrangements are in place .• Communication: Serve as the primary point of contact for visitor inquiries, providing information and assistance as required. • EHS: Conduct monthly safety audit of the admin and canteen areas. • EHS: Support Engineering/EHS with visitor EHS documentation when needed. • Record Keeping: Maintain accurate records of visitor log, expense reports, and other administrative documentation. • Regulatory Affairs Administration: Liaise with international Regulatory Affairs colleagues to ensure that required regulatory documents for product registrations are notarised, apostilled and legalised as appropriate. Maintain Regulatory Affairs documentation tracker. • Compliance: Ensure all activities comply with company SOP’s. • Other duties as assigned. Job Specific Technical, Functional and Professional Competencies: • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, strong organizational abilities, and proficient in MS Office suite. • Familiarity with expense handling, visitor coordination, and basic catering management. • Detail-oriented, proactive, and able to multitask effectively in a fast-paced environment. Flexibility to handle ad hoc requests. • Some tasks require use of own car to fetch items, additional business use insurance premium and mileage will be covered by the Company. Essential Education and Experience: • Leaving certificate or equivalent; additional qualifications in administration or related fields are advantageous. • Proven experience in a front desk or administrative role, preferably within a biopharma or GMP environment. Phibro is an Equal Opportunity Employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristics protected by law. Business Unit: Animal Health & Mineral Nutrition Division: Animal Health & Nutrition Department: Finance Location: Ireland - Sligo Work Schedule: Monday - Friday (40 Hours) CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Master Scheduler
Position Details Job Purpose: The Master Scheduler is a vital role responsible for ensuring that production schedules are created, maintained, and adhered to, ensuring the efficient and timely production of high-quality vaccines. This position requires exceptional organisational and planning skills, the ability to allocate resources, handle complexity and collaborate effectively with multiple departments. Key Responsibilities: • Production Scheduling: ‒ Develop and manage detailed production schedules that align with manufacturing goals and customer demands. ‒ Ensure that schedules are accurate, realistic, and align with agreed inter departmental timelines. ‒ Ensure efficient resource utilisation and minimise production downtime. ‒ Work in ERP system (JD Edwards) to open production Work Orders. ‒ Work closely with Engineering to provide maintenance windows whilst maximising productivity. • Resource Planning: ‒ Coordinate with various departments to ensure that all necessary resources (materials, equipment, personnel) are available to meet production targets ‒ Identify potential bottlenecks and proactively address them. • Inventory Management: ‒ Maintain optimal inventory levels to support production schedules. ‒This includes tracking raw materials, intermediate products, and finished goods. • Sales & Operational Planning (S&OP): ‒ Lead local on-site S&OP process. ‒ Participate in and represent site at regional S&OP • Continuous Improvement: ‒ Identify opportunities to improve scheduling processes and enhance overall efficiency. ‒ Implement best practices and leverage technology to streamline operations. • Collaboration and Communication: ‒ Work closely with Operations, Quality Assurance, Qualified Persons, Engineering, Procurement, and other departments to ensure alignment and effective communication. ‒ Serve as a central point of contact for scheduling-related inquiries and updates. ‒ Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and communicate scheduling updates clearly. • Other duties as assigned. Job Specific Technical, Functional and Professional Competencies: • Proficiency in MS Excel is essential. • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. The ability to analyze complex data and make informed decisions to optimise production schedules. • Exceptional organizational and time management skills. The ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple work streams, and meet deadlines. • A high degree of attention to detail is required to ensure accurate scheduling • Excellent verbal and written communication skills. The ability to effectively convey information to various stakeholders and collaborate across departments. Essential Education and Experience: • A bachelor's degree in supply chain management, industrial engineering, business administration, or a related field is required. Extensive relevant experience may negate degree requirements. • A minimum of 5 years of experience in production scheduling and planning within a GMP-regulated environment, preferably in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry. Phibro is an Equal Opportunity Employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristics protected by law. Business Unit: Animal Health & Mineral Nutrition Division: Animal Health & Nutrition Department: Supply Chain Location: Ireland - Sligo Work Schedule: Monday - Friday (40 Hours) CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Relief Pharmacist
Our people make the difference. Here at PHX Ireland, we strive to be a place for everyone - where each and every one of us can be our true, authentic selves, every single day. For us, individuality sparks new ideas, shapes new approaches and brings us powerful new perspectives. It’s the heartbeat of our innovation, creativity, and success. Which is why, at PHX Ireland, we don’t just embrace our differences – we celebrate them. Across United Drug, McCabes Pharmacy, and TCP Homecare, in every location and every role, the way we work makes us who we are – and that’s something we are really proud of. Which is why we’ve summed up our ethos in our six PHX Ireland values; Customer focused, Quality driven, collaborative, ambitious, innovative, and inclusive. We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Relief Pharmacist to join our team. Why work for McCabes Pharmacy? We believe if you succeed, we succeed and together we grow. When you Join our pharmacist team you will get all the support you need to thrive and be successful - from our comprehensive onboarding, purposed built training programmes designed by your industry peers to readily available Legal support. Our Benefits Include: Essential Criteria: Must hold a PSI approved Pharmacy Qualification and be registered with the Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland. CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Senior Procurement Specialist
SUMMARY OF ROLE The Senior Procurement Specialist will be responsible for supporting the Head of Procurement in the delivery of the Procurement Strategy for Waterways Ireland including the Procurement Plan and Contract Management. The role holder will be responsible for all aspects of the procurement of goods and services in line with organisational-level policies and public procurement legislation. The Senior Procurement Specialist will play a crucial role in ensuring efficient and effective procurement operations, maintaining compliance, and providing excellent customer service to stakeholders. KEY FUNCTIONS · Customer Service Help Desk Management · eTenders Management · Contract Management including Contractor KPIs · Procurement Governance · Serve as the Primary Point of Contact · Compliance Assurance Audits · Staff training including Policy Application DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The Senior Procurement Specialist will be responsible for the following key duties and responsibilities: · Provide Specialist Advisory support to stakeholders by addressing procurement-related enquiries and resolving issues in a timely manner. · Manage the entire eTender process, including publishing approved tender documents, monitoring clarifications, and downloading and circulating tender responses to relevant parties, evaluation panel member and raising the PO after tender award completion · Maintain accurate and comprehensive records of all procurement activities, ensuring all documentation is properly filed for audit purposes. · Complete planned Compliance Assurance Audit checks across procurement functions and report audit outcomes and recommendations to Head of Procurement. · Serve as the primary liaison for specified business units, ensuring their procurement needs are met and fostering strong working relationships. · Review and approve POs related to Requests for Quotations, Requests for Tender ensuring compliance with procurement policies and procedures. · Collaborate with the Purchasing function to ensure adherence to procurement regulations and policies regarding purchase requisitions and purchase orders. · Apply procurement policies to address and resolve various procurement-related issues and challenges. · Ensure appropriate procurement route is applied such as Quotes, Tenders, Procurement card or Supply Gov/CPD. · Utilise the Finance systems to analyse spend data and generate reports on key procurement indicators, providing insights to support strategic decision-making. · Assist the Head of Procurement and Procurement Advisor with daily procurement operations and contribute to the continuous improvement of procurement processes. · Undertake other responsibilities as required to support the development and effectiveness of the procurement function. · Implement and deliver the corporate procurement plan, Contract Management and adherence to supplier KPIs ensuring compliance and efficiency. · Analyse and report on procurement activities aligned with the corporate plan. · Support the implementation and enforcement of procurement policies and procedures. · Assist in the adoption and use of new digital transformation software related to procurement. · Review and analyse individual procurement plans submitted by budget holders annually. · Support training delivery for both new and existing staff on procurement processes. · Write and publish procurement procedure notifications to ensure transparency. · Support change management initiatives related to procurement and compliance. · Develop and apply monitoring and reporting tools for procurement and purchasing, including environmental, sustainability, social and procurement governance. · Comply with and actively promote Waterways Ireland policies and procedures on all aspects of equality. · Complete all training to keep abreast of Procurement best practice as required by Waterways Ireland within specified timeframes The above is given as a broad range of duties and is not intended to be a complete description of all tasks. The Senior Procurement Specialist will undertake any other reasonable duties on behalf of Waterways Ireland and as assigned by the Director of Finance & Personnel or Chief Executive, for example leading/inputting on organisation-wide project improvement initiatives, undertaking a representational role at external events etc. PERSON SPECIFICATION Candidates must be able to demonstrate that they meet the eligibility and essential criteria in their application and at interview. Desirable criteria may be used as necessary in the selection process. Eligibility Criteria · Educated to Degree Level, or equivalent, in a relevant discipline such as Procurement, Business, or Supply Chain Management, AND · A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a Public Procurement Role or equivalent, which must include: o Experience supporting a senior manager in a complex organisation; and o Experience within an organisation that has a capital income of at least €10 million as part of a cross-sectional annual budget, AND · A full current driving licence and / or access to a form of transport which will permit the candidate to meet the requirements of the post Essential Criteria Proven experience in building and maintaining strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Strong ability to maintain accurate and comprehensive records of procurement activities for audit purposes. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to address various issues and challenges, coupled with demonstrated resilience and adaptability to change in a fast-paced, evolving organisation. Strong planning and organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and take initiative in a dynamic work environment. Meticulous attention to detail in all tasks and documentation. Proficiency in using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and other relevant software. Line management experience, including leading teams and working independently. Experience in delivering a corporate procurement plan and engaging with internal and external stakeholders at a senior level to support organisational strategy. Experience in rolling out procurement training and contributing to change management initiatives. Strong knowledge of procurement law, frameworks, and best practices. Analytical and problem-solving skills, coupled with procurement acumen to support strategic decision-making. The ability to guide teams, advise senior colleagues, and drive performance improvements within procurement processes. Demonstrated experience in managing the eTender process, including publishing tender documents, handling clarifications, and processing tender responses. Desirable Criteria
Sales Acquisition Executive
Why This Role: Others:About eir: We are the country's biggest and best network with Ireland's fastest broadband, 4G mobile as standard, as well as the largest 5G network and individual business solutions. We are proud to be part of the very fabric of Ireland, going right back to the foundation of the state. We touch every community across the country. We already connect over 2 million customers across Ireland, which means we're one of the country's biggest brands. 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. eir reserves the right to conduct appropriate suitability checks in relation to prospective employees including but not limited to reference checking and/or other searches using publicly available information. We are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive work environment. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please let us know, and we will work with you to meet your needs #eirforall CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Toolmaking Apprentice
Avenue -a Nolato company based in Finisklin Business Park, Sligo is an award-winning mould-building company, and a growing medical device precision injection moulding business that has been successfully serving Ireland and the broader European markets for 35 years. We specialise in the design, manufacture, and validation of multi-cavity, highly complex, injection moulds and complex injection-moulded thermoplastic solutions to the medical device, diagnostic, and pharmaceutical industries. The primary role of an Apprentice Toolmaker is to learn how to operate all machinery needed to produce and maintain precision tools used in the production of metal, plastic, and other material. The work will involve interpreting drawings and technical data to machines and assemble with great accuracy jigs, fixtures, moulding tools, dies and punches. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Willingness to learn and understand how to operate all equipment needed to build and maintain precision tools • Learn and understand how to apply technical data and drawings • Check the work performed using appropriate measuring equipment • Servicing and maintaining relevant equipment • Willingness to continue your education by attending classes offered by Avenue primarily after working hours • Willing to do all tasks assigned including but not limited to delivering parts to vendors if needed, machine maintenance as well as maintaining overall shop appearance. QUALIFICATIONS: • Leaving Certificate including good level of Maths • Good mechanical ability • Good basic computer skills • Strong attention to detail • Strong organisational skills
Regional Education Officers
Water Safety Ireland is seeking 3 dedicated and enthusiastic Regional Education Officers to join our education team. As a Regional Education Officer, you will play a pivotal role in delivering our water safety and drowning prevention programmes. Your responsibilities will include conducting educational sessions and workshops in early learning centres, schools, colleges, corporate entities and other various public and private organisations within your designated region and online. Occasionally, you may be required to deliver sessions outside of your region if needed. Additionally, you will be expected to host online sessions as required, ensuring a broad and impactful engagement. Your primary mission will be to ensure that our programmes are effectively delivered, remain relevant, and achieve significant impact, in alignment with Water Safety Ireland’s national goals of reducing drownings and enhancing community safety. You will report directly to the Education Manager, contributing to the overall success of our educational initiatives. Blended: This role is primarily remote with a significant amount of travel involved, including some outside of your designated region, and a requirement to attend meetings in the office for induction and training and work-related matters. Training will be in the office for the first week, and then as required. There are 3 positions available, each based in different regions: Region 1: A Central/Midland’s focus encompassing the counties of Cavan, Monaghan, Longford, Offaly, Laois, Westmeath, Carlow, Kilkenny, Tipperary, and Louth. Region 2: A West/Southwest focus encompassing the counties of Limerick, Kerry, Cork, Waterford, and Wexford. Region 3: A Greater Dublin focus encompassing Dublin, Wicklow, Meath, Kildare. Principal Duties Reporting to the Education Manager, the Regional Education Officer will play a key role in WSI’s education initiatives. This is a full-time fixed term contract appointment. The Regional Education Officer will undertake the following functions: • Assist in developing, coordinating, and delivering WSI Education Programmes, workshops, and camps for schools, colleges, private and public organisations, aquatic facilities, and WSI Water Safety Area Committees and any other stakeholders who may want to avail of our programmes whether in-person or online. • Assist in managing the administration of various programmes. • Assist in developing and managing e-learning courses to ensure accessible water safety training for all. • Respond to education queries professionally and promptly, ensuring all relevant stakeholder replies are included. • Support the upkeep and enhancement of Water Safety Ireland’s data collection systems. • Deliver educational sessions for new members. • Offer follow-up support to educators, pupils, and aquatic facilities to sustain and develop their programmes. • Maintain relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders, such as Water Safety Area Committees (WSAC), Local Authority Water Safety Development Officers, Lifesaving Training Centres, Outdoor Adventure Centres, An Garda Síochána, Scouting Ireland, the National Maritime College, Education Centres, Teacher Education Centres, and other relevant partners. • Support and attend relevant national conferences, exhibitions, and ceremonies. • Present at relevant conferences, exhibitions, and ceremonies if required. • Provide administrative support for educational projects from various WSI commissions. • Assist in promoting Early Years, Primary and Post Primary Water Safety. • Assist in drafting reports and updates for WSI Management, Board, and relevant Councils as required. • Attend training as needed, which may be on-site or at alternate locations, in traditional or online formats, and may occur during normal working hours or evenings or weekends. • Other duties assigned are based on the needs of the organisation. Qualifications and Experience a. Essential Requirements · Strong background coaching/instruction/training. · Strong knowledge/background/passion in water safety. · Excellent interpersonal, communication, and stakeholder management skills. · Strong team player, able to collaborate effectively within a team setting. · Skilled in using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint). · Full clean Irish driving licence. This role involves working with children, so successful Garda vetting is required. b. Desirable Requirements · Capable of delivering high-quality results in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, with effective prioritization and escalation. · Water Activity and/or Safety Certification · Skilled in developing and maintaining trusting, proactive relationships with all stakeholder groups. · Proficient in Irish Language · Deeply committed to the vision and values of WSI. Please also refer to the Clerical Officer Competencies in Appendix 1 of this booklet TRAINING WSI will cover the costs for relevant additional training and professional development as considered appropriate by management. Eligibility to compete and certain restrictions on eligibility a. Eligible Candidates must be: i. A citizen of the European Economic Area. The EEA (European Economic Area) consists of the Member States of the European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein, and Norway; or ii. A citizen of the United Kingdom (UK); iii. A citizen of Switzerland pursuant to the agreement between the EU (European Union) and Switzerland on the free movement of persons; or iv. A non-EEA citizen who is a spouse or child of an EEA or Swiss citizen and has a stamp 4 visa; or v. A person awarded international protection under the International Protection Act 2015, or any family member entitled to remain in the State because of family reunification and has a stamp 4 visa or vi. A non-EEA citizen who is a parent of a dependent child who is a citizen of, and resident in, an EEA member state or Switzerland and has a stamp 4 visa. To qualify candidates must meet one of the citizenship criteria above by the date of any job offer. Candidates who are not citizens of the aforementioned countries must have the necessary permissions to work in Ireland Principal Conditions of Service a. Salary Entry will be at the minimum of the scale and increments may be awarded subject to satisfactory performance and to changes in the terms and conditions relating to salary increments in the Civil/Public Service generally. The rate of remuneration may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government pay policy.= PPC (Personal Pension Contribution) Scale (for officers who are existing civil or public servants appointed on or after 6 April 1995 or who are new entrants to the civil or public service and who are making a compulsory personal pension contribution). CLERICAL OFFICER - PPC Weekly rate of €590.21 €623.23 €631.62 €647.99 €672.15 €696.26 €720.35 €737.91 €757.82 €780.93 €797.18 €820.07 €842.79 €878.27 €906.13¹ €918.93² A different rate will apply where the appointee is a civil or public servant recruited before 6th April 1995 and who is not required to make a Personal Pension Contribution. Other pay and conditions may apply if, immediately prior to appointment, the appointee is a serving civil or public servant. 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 with the current Government Policy. Successful candidates will agree to repay any overpayment of salary, allowances, or expenses in accordance with Circular 07/2018: Recovery of Salary, Allowances, and Expenses Overpayments made to Staff Members/Former Staff Members/Pensioners. b. Annual Leave The annual leave allowance for the position of Clerical Officer is 22 days. This allowance is subject to the usual conditions regarding the granting of annual leave in the Civil or Public Service, is based on a five-day week and is exclusive of the usual public holidays. c. Hours of Attendance Hours of attendance will be fixed from time to time but will amount to not less than 35 hours net per week. The successful candidate will be required to work such additional hours from time to time as may be reasonable and necessary for the proper performance of their duties, subject to the limits set in the working time regulations. Should additional hours be required, time in lieu procedures will apply. d. Place of Work The Education Officer is a remote role with substantial travel involved. A company vehicle will be provided. Water Safety Ireland’s head office is currently located on the Long Walk, Galway City. The office will be your designated place of work from time to time,to meet the needs of the organisation and the head office itself could relocate during the contract to facilitate business needs. When absent from home and office on duty, appropriate travelling expenses and subsistence allowances will be paid subject to the normal Civil or Public Service regulations. e. Company Vehicle and Travel As part of our commitment to supporting Regional Education Officers, a company vehicle will be provided for work-related use. This benefit may be subject to Benefit-in-Kind (BIK) taxation unless the general exemption criteria are met. Travel expenses incurred during official duties will be reimbursed in accordance with the Public Service travel and subsistence policy. f. Tenure and Position The position of Clerical Officer – Regional Education Officer is a full-time role being offered initially on a 3-year fixed term. The provisions of the Unfair Dismissals Acts 1977 – 2007 will not apply to the termination of the contract consisting only of the expiry of the fixed term. The first year will serve as a probationary period, during which the appointee’s performance and suitability for the role will be formally assessed. If, during this time, it becomes evident that the role is not a good fit, the contract may be concluded early. Upon successful completion of this probation period, the appointee will continue under the terms of the remaining contract. At the end of the three-year term, and subject to satisfactory performance, the role may be extended or transitioned to one of indefinite duration. The probationary contract will be for a period of 12 months; this is included and not additional to the specified purpose contract. Notwithstanding this paragraph and the paragraph immediately following below, this will not preclude an extension of the probationary contract in appropriate circumstances. During the period of your probationary contract, your performance will be subject to review by your supervisor(s) to determine whether you: (i) Have performed in a satisfactory manner, (ii) Have been satisfactory in general conduct, and (iii) Are suitable from the point of view of health with regard to sick leave. g. Suspension of Probation WSI may suspend the probationary period and, as a result, extend the term of the probationary contract in the following circumstances: i. the probationary period will be suspended if the officer is on Maternity or Adoptive leave, ii. the probationary period may, at the discretion of the Department, be suspended where the employee is absent on any other form of statutory or non-statutory leave. Where WSI’s ability to assess the officer and/or the officer’s ability to demonstrate their suitability for permanent appointment is compromised by the officer’s absence on leave, the contract period will be extended by the period of leave taken. h. Duties The appointee will be required to perform any duties appropriate to their grade which may be assigned to them. They may not engage in private practice or be connected with any outside business which would interfere with the performance of official duties. i. Sick Leave Pay during properly certified sick absence, provided there is no evidence of permanent disability for service, will apply on a pro-rata basis, in accordance with the provisions of the sick leave circulars. Officers who will be paying Class A rate of PRSI will be required to sign a mandate authorising the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection to pay any benefits due under the Social Welfare Acts directly to the employing Department or Organisation. Payment during illness will be subject to the officer making the necessary claims for social insurance benefit to the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection within the required time limits. j. Superannuation and Retirement The appointee will be offered public service pension terms and retirement age conditions in accordance with pension arrangements in the WSI depending on the status of the successful appointee: In general, an appointee who has never worked in the Public Service will be offered appointment based on membership of the Single Public Service Pension Scheme (“Single Scheme”). Full details of the Scheme are at www.singlepensionscheme.gov.ie . Where the appointee has worked in a pensionable (non-Single Scheme terms) public service job in the 26 weeks prior to appointment or is currently on a career break or special leave with/without pay, different terms may apply. The pension entitlement of such appointees will be established in the context of their public service employment history. Key provisions attached to membership of the Single Scheme are as follows: (a) Pensionable Age: The minimum age at which pension is currently payable is 66 (this is under review and will rise in line with changes in State Pension age). (b) Retirement Age: Scheme members must retire on reaching the age of 70. (c) Career average earnings are used to calculate benefits (a pension and lump sum amount accrue each year and are uprated each year by reference to CPI). (d) Post retirement pension increases are linked to CPI. (e) An individual who is on secondment will remain a member of the parent organisation’s pension scheme and the pensionable remuneration will be based on their substantive grade i.e., the grade at which the individual is employed in their parent organisation. (f) An individual who was a member of a “preexisting public service pension scheme” as construed by the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012 and who does not qualify for membership of the Single Scheme will have standard public service pension terms reflecting new entrant or nonnew entrant status for the purposes of the Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2004. k. Pension Abatement If the appointee has previously been employed in the Civil or Public Service and is in receipt of a pension from the Civil or Public Service or where a Civil/Public Service pension comes into payment during their re-employment that pension will be subject to abatement in accordance with Section 52 of the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012. Please note: In applying for this position, you are acknowledging that you understand that the abatement provisions, where relevant, will apply. It is not envisaged that the employing Department/Office will support an application for an abatement waiver in respect of appointments to this position. However, if the appointee was previously employed in the Civil or Public Service and awarded a pension under voluntary early retirement arrangements (other than the Incentivised Scheme of Early Retirement (ISER), the Department of Health Circular 7/2010 VER/VRS or the Department of Environment, Community & Local Government Circular letter LG(P) 06/2013, any of which renders a person ineligible for the competition) the entitlement to that pension will cease with effect from the date of reappointment. Special arrangements may, however, be made for the reckoning of previous service given by the appointee for the purpose of any future superannuation award for which the appointee may be eligible. l. Ill Health Retirement Please note that where an individual has retired from a Civil/Public Service body on the grounds of ill health their pension from that employment may be subject to review in accordance with the rules of ill-health retirement within the pension scheme of that employment. Applicants will be required to attend an appointed medical professional to assess their ability to provide regular and effective service taking account of the condition which qualified them for IHR. Appointment post ill health retirement from Civil Service If successful in their application through the competition, the applicant should be aware of the following: If deemed fit to provide regular and effective service and assigned to a post, their civil service ill health pension ceases. If the applicant subsequently fails to complete probation or decides to leave their assigned post, there can be no reversion to the civil service IHR status, nor reinstatement of the civil service IHRpension, that existed prior to the application nor is there an entitlement to same. i. The applicant will become a member of the Single Public Service Pension Scheme (SPSPS) upon appointment if they have had a break in pensionable public/civil service of more than 26 weeks. Appointment post Ill health retirement from public service: ii. Where an individual has retired from a public service body their ill-health pension from that employment may be subject to review in accordance with the rules of ill-health retirement under that scheme. iii. If an applicant is successful, on appointment the applicant will be required to declare whether they are in receipt of a public service pension (ill-health or otherwise) and their public service pension may be subject to abatement. iv. The applicant will become a member of the Single Public Service Pension Scheme (SPSPS) upon appointment if they have had a break in pensionable public/civil service of more than 26 weeks. Please note more detailed information in relation to pension implications for those in receipt of a civil or public service ill-health pension is available upon request.
