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Now Hiring for Dublin, Kildare, Carlow, Westmeath and Galway. Music Teachers wanted from September 2025 to teach group keyboard as an after school activity in Primary schools 3/5 afternoons per week. All materials and lesson plans provided. Experience with teaching groups of children ages 4-10 desirable. May suit a student or back to work parent.
B2B New Sales and Business Development Opportunities
Do you have what it takes to be a Top-Performing Sales Person? Would you like the opportunity to earn €100k+ this year? If so then we want to hear from you! Role details: - Please include a Cover Letter with your application.
Homecare Assistant
Clannad Care is dedicated to providing high-quality homecare services and is actively seeking compassionate and skilled Homecare Assistants to join our team. As a Homecare Assistant you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of clients by supporting their health, independence, and overall well-being in the comfort of their own homes. Duties As a Homecare Assistant with Clannad Care, your duties will encompass a wide range of responsibilities designed to support the health, comfort, and well-being of your clients. These duties may include, but are not limited to: If you or someone you know is passionate about making a difference in the lives of others and meets the outlined requirements, consider applying to become a Homecare Assistant with Clannad Care! Clannad Care work to the highest ethical standards within our industry and we value the trust that you place in us when you send your CV. We can provide a full consultation in confidence, and we guarantee that your details will not be sent to any of our clients without your prior consent
Mystery Shoppers
Mystery Shoppers - Required Nationwide! Looking to earn an extra income? Would you like to earn cash while you shop? Customer Perceptions are recruiting Mystery Shoppers across Ireland. Flexible working hours are available to suit your needs. All you need is: ✅ Good observational skills ✅ The ability to recognise outstanding customer service ✅ A strong grasp of written and spoken English Click Apply Now to submit your application today! Don't have a current CV? No worries - Just click Apply Now and upload your letter of introduction through the cv section OR Click HERE to view the JobAlert.ie CV templates section and build your CV today! 🛑 IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE A RESPONSE WITHIN 4 WORKING DAYS OF SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION PLEASE DOUBLE-CHECK YOUR SPAM OR JUNK FOLDER 🛑
Supplementary Clerical Officer
The Local Government sector in Ireland is made up of 31 Local Authorities and 3 Regional Assemblies. Local Authorities are the closest and most accessible form of Government to citizens. They have responsibility for the delivery of a wide range of services in their local area with a focus on making cities, towns and the countryside areas attractive places to live, work and invest. These services generally include housing; transportation; planning; infrastructure; environmental protection; recreation and amenity provision and community development. Local Authorities also play a key role in supporting economic development and enterprise promotion at local level. Waterford City and County Council (Comhairle Cathrach agus Contae Phort Láirge) is the authority responsible for local government in the City & County of Waterford, Ireland. The organisation came into operation on 1st June 2014 after that year's local elections and is a merger of Waterford City Council and Waterford County Council. The mission of Waterford City & County Council is to make Waterford the best possible place for all its people and for those that wish to live, visit, work or invest here. There are 32 Elected Members. The 2024 Revenue Budget of the Council is €183.31 million. At a strategic level, the Council operate through its Corporate Policy Group comprising of the Cathaoirleach of the Council and the Chairs of the local authority’s Strategic Policy Committees. The Chief Executive and the Council’s Management Team play a key role in supporting and advising this policy group. Day to day management of services takes place under the stewardship of the Chief Executive, four Directors of Service and a Head of Finance who collectively comprise the Senior Management Team. Working with Waterford City & County Council is now a more inviting prospect than ever. This local authority has immersed itself in many exciting projects in recent years, some which have reached completion while some are ongoing and providing exciting challenges and career highlights for our enthusiastic staff. This competition presents an opportunity to gain employment with Waterford City & County Council in the role of Temporary Clerical Officer . This Candidate Information Booklet is intended to provide information on the post of Temporary Clerical Officer and the selection process and candidates are advised to familiarize themselves with the detailed information in advance of submitting their application. Waterford City & County Council is committed to a policy of open and fair recruitment, in line with good practice, recruitment & selection standards, employment legislation and relevant circulars from the Department of Housing, Local Government & Heritage. Candidates should satisfy themselves that they are eligible under the Qualifications to apply for the post of Temporary Clerical Officer . Where a candidate provides false or misleading information or has deliberately omitted relevant information on their application form this may result in their disqualification from the competition. ROLE & DUTIES OF THE POST Introduction to Role: The Council is seeking applications from suitably qualified candidates with relevant experience for the position of Temporary Clerical Officer . It is proposed to form a panel of qualified candidates from which temporary vacancies will be filled during the lifetime of the panel. The Temporary Clerical Officer will report directly to the Staff Officer, or such person as may be assigned from time to time by Waterford City & County Council. Temporary Clerical Officers make a valuable contribution to the provision of the Council’s services. The Temporary Clerical Officer will work as part of a multidisciplinary team, assisting with the implementation of work programmes to achieve goals, targets and standards set out in Departmental and Team Development Plans. He/she will also be required to operate the Council’s existing and future IT systems as part of their work. As part of Waterford City & County Council’s commitment to providing quality services to citizens, the Temporary Clerical Officer will assist in delivering a wide range of services across the organisation. Temporary Clerical Officers provide a point of contact for customers to carry out their business and access information about the Council’s services. Duties The duties of the post are to give to the local authority and to (a) the local authorities or bodies for which the Chief Executive is Chief Executive, and (b) to any other local authority or body with which an agreement has been made by the local authority or by any of the authorities or bodies referred to in sub-paragraph (a) of this paragraph under the general direction and control of the Chief Executive or of such officers as the Chief Executive may from time to time determine, such appropriate Temporary Clerical Officer, management, administrative, executive, supervisory, advisory and ancillary services as may be required by any local authority or body hereinbefore mentioned in the exercise and performance of any of its powers, functions and duties and to exercise such powers, functions and duties as may be delegated to him or her by the Chief Executive from time to time including the duty of servicing all committees that may be established by any such local authority or body. The holder of the post will, if required, act for an officer of a higher level. The duties of the Temporary Clerical Officer shall be such clerical/administrative duties as may be assigned from time to time by Waterford City & County Council. They shall include deputising, when required, for other employees of the Council and such duties as may be assigned in relation to the area of any other Local Authority, including but not limited to:- • dealing with members of the public/customers; • public counter/reception work; • PC work - word processing, spreadsheets, database, e-mail and internet; • inputting computer data; • general clerical duties - filing, faxing, photocopying; • handling mail; • cashiering; • processing invoices and payroll for payment; • accounts - purchasing, creditors, debtors; • secretarial work; • taking minutes of meetings, drafting of letters and reports; • interviewing customers, e.g. people applying for housing loans; • carrying out such other duties that may be assigned from time to time. The particular duties and responsibilities attached to these temporary positions may vary from time to time, without changing the general character of the duties or level of responsibilities entailed. The temporary post holder may therefore be required to perform duties appropriate to the post, other than those detailed above, and to take instructions from and report to, an appropriate Officer or such designated Officer as may be assigned from time to time by the Council. Qualifications & Requirement of the Post The Minister for Housing, Local Government & Heritage has declared that the qualifications for the Temporary Clerical Officer position shall be as set out hereunder: (a) Character: Each candidate shall be of good character. (b) Health: Candidates shall be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. (c) Education, Experience, etc.: Each candidate must, on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms: (i) have obtained at least Grade D (or a Pass), in Higher or Ordinary Level, in five subjects from the approved list of subjects in the Department of Education Established Leaving Certificate Examination or Leaving Certification Vocational Programme. (At least Grade B in Foundation Level Mathematics and Grade C in Foundation Level Irish may be considered as equivalent to Grade D (or a Pass), in Higher or Ordinary Level, from the approved list of subjects in the Department of Education Established Leaving Certificate Examination or Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme); or (ii) have passed an examination of at least equivalent standard; or (iii) have had at least two year’s previous service in the office of Temporary Clerical Officer, Clerk/Typist (Clerical Duties), Clerk Typist (Typing and Clerical Duties) or Clerk/Typist under a local authority, or health board in the State; or (iv) have satisfactory relevant experience which encompasses demonstrable equivalent skills. Salary: Current Salary Scale: €30,811 - €47,945 The salary shall be fully inclusive and shall be as determined from time to time. Holders of the post will be paid at the appropriate point on the salary scale in accordance with the relevant Department Circular. New entrants will commence on the minimum point of the scale. Remuneration is subject to all statutory deductions, e.g. P.A.Y.E. and P.R.S.I. Increments are paid annually subject to satisfactory attendance, conduct and performance and national agreements. Increments may be withheld if performance, attendance and/or conduct are not satisfactory. Superannuation: The relevant Superannuation Scheme will apply. The provisions of the Local Government (Superannuation) (Consolidation) Scheme 1998 may apply. Persons who become pensionable officers who are liable to pay the Class A rate of PRSI contribution will be required, in respect of their superannuation contribution, to contribute to the local authority as follows: 1.5% of their pensionable remuneration plus 3.5% of net pensionable remuneration (pensionable remuneration less twice the annual rate of social insurance old age contributory pension payable at the maximum rate to a person with no adult dependent or qualified children). Persons who become pensionable officers who are liable to pay the Class D rate of PRSI contribution will be required, in respect of their superannuation contribution, to contribute to the local authority at the rate of 5% of their pensionable remuneration. The provisions of the Spouses and Children’s/Widows and Orphans Contributory Pension Scheme will continue to apply. New entrants will be admitted to the Single Public Service Pension Scheme with effect from the date of appointment. The scheme is contributory and provides pension, retirement gratuity, death gratuity and survivors benefits. To qualify for a pension the successful candidate must have served a minimum of two years employment in a Local Authority. Retirement Age There is no mandatory retirement age for new entrants to the public service as defined in the Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2004. Anyone who is not a new entrant to the public service, as defined in the Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2004, is subject to a compulsory retirement age of 70 years or as determined in accordance with Department Circulars and in line with Government Policy. The maximum retirement age for new entrants as defined by the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and other Provisions) Act 2012 is 70 years. The Council may refer staff to a medical advisor at any time to determine fitness to carry out the duties to which they have been assigned. Hours of Work: The normal working hours are 35 hours per week. Flexible working arrangements apply. All hours worked are subject to and recorded in accordance with the provisions of the Organisation of Working Time Act, 1997, and the Organisation of Working Time Regulations, 2001. Waterford City & County Council requires employees to record their hours using the CORE/TDS Clocking system. Annual Leave: The annual leave entitlement for the grade is 27 days per annum. The Chief Executive of Waterford City & County Council retains autonomy with regard to office closures, (e.g. Christmas Office Closure); any days arising from such closure will be reserved from the employee’s annual leave entitlement. Proposed office closure days will be reviewed and advised to all employees each year. Base: Waterford City & County Council reserves the right to, at any time, assign an employee to any premises in use by the Council now or in the future. Residence: The successful candidate shall reside in the district in which his/her duties are to be performed, or within a reasonable distance thereof. Drivers Licence: Temporary Clerical Officers employed by Waterford City & County Council will be required to use their car on occasions on official business. In such situations the employee must hold a current clean driver’s licence and have available adequate means of transport. It is the responsibility of the employee to arrange the appropriate car insurance for business use and to indemnify Waterford City & County Council with the indemnity specified on the insurance certificate under the heading “Persons or classes of person who are covered”. Documentation to confirm the appropriate insurance cover will be required to be supplied to the Council on an annual basis. Code of Conduct/Organisational Policies: Employees are to be required to adhere to all current and future Waterford City & County Council codes of practice including Code of Conduct of Employees and all current and future organisational policies including, but not limited to Health and Safety, Communications, Data Protection, Equality, Staff Mobility, Attendance Management and Use of Electronic Equipment. A full list of relevant policies is contained on the council Intranet. Training: Employees are required to attend and participate fully in training programmes as may be decided by the Council from time to time and to apply their learning in the course of their daily working activities. Commencement: Waterford City & County Council shall require a person to whom an appointment is offered to take up such appointment within a period of not more than one month (subject to notice requirements) and if they fail to take up the appointment within such period or such other longer period as the Council in its absolute discretion may determine, Waterford City & County Council shall not appoint them. Reporting Arrangements: Temporary Clerical Officers report directly to the appropriate Staff Officer of a section or to any other employee of Waterford City & County Council as the Chief Executive, Director of Services or other appropriate employee may designate for this purpose. A system of regular appraisal (PMDS) will be operated during employment which will involve discussions between the employee and the line manager regarding performance and conduct. Health & Safety: Waterford City & County Council as an Employer is obliged to ensure, in so far as it is reasonably practicable the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work of all of its employees. Under the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005, the County Council has a legal duty to exercise all due care and take all protective and preventative measures to protect the Safety, Health and Welfare of its employees. All employees also have a legal obligation under Safety and Health legislation to co-operate with management and not engage in any improper conduct or behaviour or do anything, which would place themselves or others at risk. Employees must not be under the influence of an intoxicant at the place of work. Employees must comply with all Safety and Health rules and regulations and attend all required Safety and Health Training.
Optometrist
Specsavers in Dungarvan are looking for a qualified, CORU registered Optometrist to join the team. Our experienced team use the very latest clinical technology which allows them to improve patient outcomes. At Specsavers in Dungarvan, we have a clear-sighted vision to transform eye health in our community. As our next Optometrist you will have the opportunity to provide a first-class experience to every one of our patients. What’s on Offer? Our Optometrists are an integral part of our store management team, so we are keen to get you up to speed outside the test room too. With ILM courses, Pre-Reg supervision and the Specsavers Partnership scheme (Pathway) all available to explore. Along with your clinical expertise – this will stand you in good stead if you choose to become a store director yourself one day. Platinum employer Our store is an accredited Platinum Employer – this means you can expect an exceptional employee experience every single day you work here. The Platinum Employer Scheme is part of the Specsavers drive to become a famous place to work. Stores with this accreditation have been verified on five key employer standards: Recruitment, Performance Management and Reward, Talent Management, Learning and Development and Employee Engagement. What we are looking for Alongside being a qualified and CORU registered Optometrist, we are searching for someone who shares our store’s ethos. Someone who wants to grow, develop, and offer exceptional customer care along the way. We want a practitioner who prides themselves on their clinical judgment, that is not afraid of a hands-on approach and who is keen to get involved and build rapport with the rest of the team. In summary, we are looking for a skilled resident Optometrist to join us, be part of the team and assist in driving our practice forward. CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Site Manager
Site Manager - Applegreen Waterford, Cleaboy As a Site Manager at Applegreen, you will be a crucial part of our front-line operations. If you’re looking for a fulfilling role where you can make a difference every day and build lasting relationships, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now to join the Applegreen family and become part of a company that values community, teamwork, our customers. What will I be doing as a Site Manager at Applegreen? INDHP
Local Authority Graduate Planner
We are recruiting graduates from 10 skill areas We are recruiting suitable candidates to become Graduate Planners with 26 of the 31 City & County Councils in Ireland. The Local Government Ireland Graduate Planner Programme offers graduate planners a rewarding and impactful career in one of 26 of Ireland’s city or county councils. As a graduate planner in a city or county council, you’ll be part of a dynamic, supportive and forward-thinking team that’s dedicated to shaping our towns, cities and rural areas. You’ll get the opportunity to work on innovative projects that positively influence the built environment, support local economies, and enhance the quality of life of local communities Why Local Government? As a Graduate Planner in a Local Authority, you have the opportunity to make a lasting impact on the future development of our communities. While furthering your career as a professional planner. What does a City or County Council Planning Department do? The planning department within Local Authorities regulate and manage development within their county boundaries. Planning departments are responsible for building sustainable communities, creating detailed plans that act as a framework to guide future development, as well as providing expert planning advice, processing planning applications, and enforcing regulations to ensure sustainable growth in our cities and towns. Which City & County Councils will be hiring Graduate Planners 26 of the 31 City & County Councils will be hiring Graduate Planners as part of this recruitment campaign. For the purposes of the recruitment campaign the country and the 26 Councils are divided up into 5 regions. You can apply for a Graduate Planner position in only two regions. Within each region you will be able to apply for up to a maximum of 5 local authorities within each region). Who can apply?? You can apply if you are: • a recent graduate with an honour in a level 8 Honours degree or higher in Planning, or • due to graduate this year and expect to achieve an honour in a level 8 Honours degree or higher and • entitled to work in the Republic of Ireland. Existing local authority staff members can also apply if you hold the necessary qualifications detailed above. Applicants should also possess the following attributes, • Passion for shaping communities and tackling town planning challenges and a collaborative mindset • Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills It is highly desirable that applicants should at the time of commencing employment hold a current valid unendorsed driving licence in respect of Category B vehicles and have access to your own vehicle. It should be noted by applicants that if you are assigned to a rural County Council your employer will require that you are able to undertake work related trips using your own vehicle as soon as possible after commencing employment. Why should I apply? Local government is a great place to start and grow your career. The main benefits to working as a Graduate Planner in a City or County Council include: • Starting salary of €38,956 with annual increments • 24 days annual leave per year • Flexible work arrangements • Comprehensive mentoring and structured development programme for career growth as a Planner in Local Government • A structured career pathway that allows you to progress in your chosen career as a professional Planner • Supportive work environment with a focus on well-being What do I need to do to apply? To apply, we suggest you do the following 1) Check you have the necessary qualifications for the Graduate Planner post 2) Select the 2 regions and the local authorities within these regions you would like to apply to work 3) If not an EU/EEA or UK citizen check that you have a valid visa stamp that allows you to take up employment or an employment permit to work in Ireland 5) Fill in the online form The Local Government Management Agency (LGMA) is co-ordinating the Local Authority Graduate Programme recruitment campaign on behalf of the 26 individual City & County Councils in the Republic participating in this national recruitment competition. If successful, you will be offered an employment contract with an individual City or County Council Eligibility qualifications and competence to compete To be eligible for these vacancies, applicants must be able to show the following. 1. Graduate status On or before the date on which a local authority makes you a formal job offer you must provide formal documentation confirming that you have recently achieved an honour in an honours degree (Level 8 on the National Framework of Qualifications). 2. Undergraduates and post-graduate students At the time of application, if you are still a final-year undergraduate or postgraduate student, you can still apply and complete all stages of the application and recruitment process. If you are a final year student and yet to be assigned a grade, you will be asked on the application form to detail the award your course of study will lead to and what grade you expect to obtain when you do graduate. However, you must have proof of having achieved the required award level required (i.e.) an honour in a level 8 honours degree or masters. You must show this to the potential employer as part of the normal pre-employment checks process before they can make any job offer to you. If you can’t prove at the job offer stage that you have achieved at least an honour in an honours degree or masters, a job offer will not be made. Applicants will not receive any job offers if they have been: • asked to repeat exams or • asked to resubmit elements of their final year course work so that their final results can be issued by the university or educational institute where they did the course of study Applicants must ensure that they are in a position to commence employment when required by the employing Council. As part of your employment you must ensure that you will be able to physically attend the Council offices, on a full-time basis, to begin with. 3. Competency You must also be able to show at interview that you have the competencies for the role of a Graduate Planner. These competencies are defined in Appendix 1 of this document. As a Graduate Planner recruit you will take part in a structured development Programme which will be delivered over the duration of your contract. This programme has been designed to meet the demands of Graduate Planner entrants to local government. The aim of the development programme is to make sure that at the end of the three years you will have developed the necessary skills needed to advance your career on to the next level of Planner with your employer (i.e.) Assistant Planner. Each Council will invest in the training and development of the Graduates Planners they recruit. Your employer will provide supports and experience that the Graduates will need to fulfil your potential. Main features of the Graduate Planner development programme The main features and components of the three-year Graduate development programme include: • Block start for all Graduates • Group induction and orientation (centrally delivered) once all Graduate Planners commence employment • Enrolment in the suite of the Planning training courses developed to meet the specific needs of Local Government Planners by the sectors Planning Services Training Group (PSTG) • Dedicated mentoring supports from senior planners • Competency based interview preparation prior to applying for an Assistant Planner vacancy Making an application To apply for the Local Authority Graduate Programme, go to www.localgovernmentjobs. ie/graduates and click on and fill out the online application form. The application form asks for details about you, your education and your previous periods of employment. It also asks you to choose the local authorities you are interested in applying for. You can apply for a Graduate Planner position in more than one local authority. Number of Councils that you can apply for Number of regions in which you can apply for a Graduate Planner position 2 regions (max) Maximum number of Councils within a region to which you can apply for a Graduate Planner position 5 local authorities in each region (max) You must select an order of priority (1 to 5 with 1 being your highest priority) for the City or County Council chosen in each of your two regions. You can choose to only apply for one region, but it does reduce your chances of securing employment as a Graduate Planner. However, you should not select a City or County Council as one of your 5 choices if you have no intention of taking up employment with that Council. The LGMA will endeavour to ensure that following your interviews the Council you will be assigned to will match your choice of employers. However, unless you score the highest marks at the interview and are placed high up on the panel, we cannot guarantee that you will be assigned to either your no 1 or 2 choices. Regions and City & County Councils in those regions Dublin Region Dublin City Council Leinster Region • Kildare County Council • Carlow County Council • Wicklow County Council • Laois County Council • Louth County Council Eastern Region • Cavan County Council • Kilkenny County Council • Offaly County Council • Wexford County Council • Monaghan County Council • Longford County Council • Westmeath County Council Southern Region • Limerick City & County Council • Cork City Council • Tipperary County Council • Waterford City and County Council • Kerry County Council Western Region • Donegal County Council • Galway City Council • Mayo County Council • Clare County Council • Leitrim County Council • Galway County Council • Roscommon County Council • Sligo County Council
Social Care Worker & Assistant Support Worker
Job Summary Nua Healthcare Services (Nua) is one of Ireland’s leading Private Healthcare Providers, specialising in Residential and Supported Living Services, to both Children and Adults with a range of complex support needs. Benefits of joining Nua Healthcare! CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Warehouse Operative/Forklift Driver
We have a vacancies at Store-All Logistics for Warehouse Operatives in our Pharmaceutical site in Waterford. Store-All is one of Irelands largest supply chain management companies. The company currently manages in excess of 850,000 sq ft of warehousing across several sites. The company offers tailored logistics solutions to manage our clients supply chain requirements. A Day in the Life of our Warehouse Operative As a Store-All Warehouse Operative you are expected to carry out your duties and responsibilities to the best of your ability. We are currently looking for candidates who can integrate into a team environment and receive reasonable instruction from Store-All Supervisors/Team Leads. As Store-All Warehouse Operative, you are required to set a good example to all personnel, whilst also communicating the importance of meeting customer, as well as statutory and regulatory requirements. Reporting into the Warehouse Team Leader/Supervisor, the role involves working closely with, other warehouse operatives, suppliers, drivers and transport providers. To be a successful Warehouse Operative, you will need to be a team player with a flexible approach to work use machinery, ensure quality and health & safety standards are adhere to and that the warehouse is being operated efficiently. You will need to represent the Company’s core values and to follow our approach to “Listen, Solve and Deliver” in solving our client’s logistics problems. People are the heart of our business, and we want to invest in our staff and their future development. Apply today for a challenging and rewarding position in a dynamic, fast paced environment and take the next step in your career. Responsibilities:
