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Maxi Zoo is part of the Fressnapf Group, the European market leader in pet product with 2,600 shops across Europe. Maxi Zoo is Ireland’s largest pet retailer and has over 30 shops in Ireland. Maxi Zoo Ireland are driven by the desire to make the life of pets and pets owners simpler, better and happier. We are recruiting for a Supervisor to join our Waterford store. Why join us? · Service pay- Higher rate of pay from when you reach 12 months service · Certified with Great Place to work · Employee Discount - we offer employee discount of up to 40% in our stores and 20% in our Salon · Paid leave- Sick leave, annual leave and bank holidays · Refer a friend scheme · Advancement Opportunities – At Maxi Zoo we believe in promoting from within as much as possible and developing our team to have a career path. · Community- A chance to work in an environment where employees and customers share the same passion for animals · Educational opportunities · Employee assistance programme · Cycle to work Scheme What you will bring: What you will do: · Customer Engagement- Enrich customers' experiences with personalised advice and uphold a welcoming, tidy store atmosphere. · Merchandising and Inventory- Curate an enticing shopping experience by ensuring shelves stocked with full product availability to minimise inventory discrepancies and maintain high inventory quality · Team Champion- Collaborate closely with the Store Manager, inspire and guide the sales team as a trusted keyholder by sharing your product knowledge, fostering a culture of support and open communication. · Band Integrity - Achieve targets keeping the pets needs at the forefront of everything we do.
Adult Education Officer
The starting salary for this role is €64,218 per annum pro-rata 35 hours per week 35 days per annum pro-rata Job Summary The role of the AEO is an integral part of the FET Management Team. The role of the AEO is to assist the Chief Executive and the Director of FET in the leadership and management of WWETB’s services in the areas of Further Education and Training. The AEO will have responsibility for the effective management of staff, financial and other resources and their effective use in the delivery of agreed and appropriate support and services as require by stakeholders. In the interest of organisational effectiveness and flexibility, members of the management team, including AEO’s, may be required to rotate within the general FET management team as needs arise. Key Responsibilities ▪ Strategic leadership and accountability: Manage, coordinate and be accountable for assigned FET and Youth Affairs programmes and support services, in line with WWETB’s Strategy Statement, relevant national FET and youth policies and strategies, and annual Service Plans. ▪ Strategic and service planning: Contribute to the development, implementation and review of the educational elements of WWETB’s strategic plans, annual Service Plans and Annual Reports, taking a leadership role as required. ▪ Needs assessment and responsive provision: Identify the further education and training needs of adults and relevant young people across Waterford and Wexford, and support the development of appropriate responses. ▪ Learner inclusion and participation: Promote inclusive provision and ensure learner voice informs programme planning, delivery and review, addressing barriers to access, retention and achievement. ▪ Access and progression: Strengthen access, transfer and progression pathways within FET and into higher education, apprenticeships and employment, working collaboratively with relevant colleagues and partners. ▪ Staff leadership and development: Lead, support and line-manage assigned staff, promote professional development and contribute to workforce planning and performance management. ▪ Integration and coordination: Work collaboratively with colleagues to strengthen the integration and coordination of FET programmes and support services, in line with WWETB priorities and service requirements. ▪ Service development and change: Lead assigned service development initiatives and organisational change to improve provision, learner outcomes and organisational effectiveness. ▪ Safeguarding and risk management: Oversee implementation of applicable safeguarding, health and safety, data protection and risk management policies within the assigned portfolio, ensuring significant concerns are escalated appropriately. ▪ Quality assurance and improvement: Support the development, implementation and review of WWETB’s quality assurance arrangements, programme evaluation and continuous improvement processes, in accordance with its obligations under the Qualifications and Quality Assurance (Education and Training) Act 2012. ▪ Financial and resource management: Manage assigned budgets, funding agreements and resources, ensuring effective financial controls, expenditure monitoring and accountability. ▪ Youth funding and service oversight: Oversee assigned youth funding schemes and funded services, ensuring compliance with applicable scheme requirements, funding agreements, quality standards and reporting arrangements. ▪ Partnership development: Develop effective partnerships with statutory agencies, community organisations and employers, including the Department of Social Protection, to support learner engagement and coordinated provision. ▪ Stakeholder engagement: Liaise with local and regional stakeholders to develop programmes that respond to learner, community and employer needs, in line with Government policy. ▪ Evidence-informed planning: Monitor and analyse PLSS and other relevant data to identify trends, inform strategic responses and improve programme planning and service delivery. ▪ Reporting and evaluation: Prepare statistical analyses, reports and recommendations to inform strategic priorities, resource allocation and effective service provision. ▪ Funding-body requirements: Fulfil applicable SOLAS, DFHERIS and other funding-body requirements for programme planning, monitoring and reporting, including FARR, PLSS and European Social Fund reporting, as required. ▪ Representation and communication: Represent WWETB as required and lead communication and promotional initiatives that strengthen awareness of its programmes, services and learner opportunities. ▪ Delegated accountability: Carry out the lawful instructions of the Board and Chief Executive and fulfil any formally assigned Sub-Accounting Officer responsibilities, including accountability for designated budgets and the property, equipment and assets entrusted to the role. ▪ Other assigned duties: Undertake other duties appropriate to the AEO grade as assigned by the Chief Executive or Director of FET. This job description offers a broad outline of the role’s key duties and is designed to be flexible and adaptable. It will be reviewed periodically to ensure it remains aligned with organisational needs. Essential Requirements The following outlines the essential qualifications, skills, and competencies required for candidates applying for the Adult Education Officer position. These criteria are designed to ensure that applicants possess the necessary foundation to excel in the role and contribute effectively to the organisation’s goals. The successful candidate will: ▪ Have management experience at an appropriate senior level, including leading teams and managing resources. ▪ Have relevant experience in the following: o Leadership of teaching or learning or training in adult education or further education or training or community or voluntary sectors; o Governance and management; o Performance management. ▪ Demonstrate the capacity to work as part of a management team, contribute to the implementation of strategic plans, organisational policies and procedures; ▪ Demonstrate the ability to manage and lead change and to fulfil reform requirements within the ETB; ▪ Have strong interpersonal and collaborative skills including the ability to work effectively with a range of stakeholders and to represent the ETB as required; ▪ Demonstrate that they possess the skills/competencies identified as being important for the role. These include: o Leadership: Supporting, developing, leading and managing FET staff. o Analysis & Decision Making: Programme planning, monitoring and implementation. o Management and delivery of results: Reviewing, reporting and evaluating FET programme and service delivery. o Interpersonal and communication skills: Promote, establish and maintain effective communications across all FET provision and with relevant voluntary and statutory bodies. o Specialist Knowledge, Expertise and Self-development: Possess a clear understanding of the role and how it fits into the work of the ETB and maintain a focus on self-development, seeking feedback and opportunities for growth to help carry out the specific role requirements. o Drive & Commitment to Public Service Values: Develop, manage and implement an ETBwide framework approach to the delivery of further education and training provision and service. Desirable Requirements The following outlines the desirable requirements for candidates applying for the Adult Education Officer position and may be used to facilitate shortlisting: ▪ Experience leading education, training, youth or community services; ▪ Demonstrated success in implementing strategic and operational plans, managing budgets and funding agreements, and improving service quality and outcomes. Experience overseeing publicly funded services would be advantageous. ▪ A record of building effective partnerships with statutory agencies, community organisations, employers or education providers. Strong consultation, negotiation, report-writing and presentation skills. ▪ A relevant third-level qualification in education, youth work, community development, management or a related discipline. Knowledge of FET and youth policy, quality assurance, safeguarding and funding arrangements. A leadership or management qualification would be advantageous. Eligibility to Apply Candidates must, by the date of job offer, be: ▪ A citizen of the European Economic Area. The EEA consists of the Member States of the European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway; or ▪ A citizen of the United Kingdom (UK); or ▪ A citizen of Switzerland pursuant to the agreement between the EU and Switzerland on the free movement of persons; or ▪ A non-EEA citizen who is a spouse or child of an EEA or Swiss citizen and has a stamp 4 visa; or ▪ A person awarded international protection under the International Protection Act 2015 or any family member entitled to remain in the State as a result of family reunification and has a stamp 4 visa; or ▪ 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
Grade IV Assistant Staff Officer
Salary: The gross salary applicable to the post of Assistant Staff Officer is currently €39,490 - €56,015 p.a. (rates effective 01/06/2026) Hours of Work: The appointee will be required to work 35 hours per week together with such additional hours as may be required from time to time for the proper discharge of their duties. Annual Leave: 23 days annual leave per annum. The ‘annual leave year’ operates from September to August. Annual Leave will be in accordance with arrangements authorised by the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science from time to time. For part-time contracts or contract durations of less than 12 months, the annual leave entitlement will be calculated on a pro rata basis. Overview of Role & Context South East Technological University (SETU) is Ireland’s newest TU, designated in May 2022. The university has designed an organisational change programme that will support elevated performance in the delivery of educational programmes, in research and innovation, in mobilising regional alliances, and in building institutional capacity, resilience and sustainability. The Office of the Vice President Academic Affairs, Teaching and Learning plays a critical leadership role in the delivery of the change programme, with assessment enhancement and capacity building an important part of this. Grade IV Assistant Staff Officer – Academic Unit Review Capacity Building are Technological Enhancement Fund (TEF) posts, one for each faculty within the University, to support faculties in the development, production and review stages of the Academic Review Process (AUR). Reporting to the Academic Unit Review (AUR) Lead, the appointee will provide a key supporting role in the planning, organising, administration and submission of academic unit reviews. This could include, but not be limited to, aspects around or related to project management governance, meeting and administrative organization, communication, training, quality assurance support and document editing and production. The administrative officer may also be required to provide support to senior staff across the areas of the VP for Academic Affairs, Teaching and Learning including deputising for more senior administrative staff as the occasion demands. The appointees will support and assist with developing and maintaining working relationships with key stakeholders across all areas and campuses relevant to the role. The role will be supported by the Targeted Enhancement Fund (TEF), which provides targeted support for initiatives that are critical to the strategic development of eligible higher education institutions (HEIs), including Technological Universities (TUs). Key objectives of the TEF include: • Contribute towards enhancement initiatives that will strengthen the performance of established TUs, Institutes of Technology, and specialist colleges. • Provide support for eligible HEIs to determine or consolidate their position in the higher education landscape. • Facilitate the development and/or continuation of initiatives that further national policy and priorities in the technological sector and in specialist colleges. • Support the implementation of the recommendations set out in the TURN report and OECD review of Technological University academic career paths, contracts and organisation in Ireland. Key Responsibilities / Duties: Please note that the Office of the VP for Academic Affairs, Teaching and Learning (within which the appointee and Academic Unit Review Lead are situated) may undergo a period of re-structure during the term of this post and therefore the following responsibilities are an indication of the type of duties currently assigned to the post and may be altered. The principal duties will include but are not restricted to: • To support the work of the AUR Leads in terms of planning, reporting and implementing the AUR process. • To assist the AUR Lead with any other roles that come within their remit. • To assist with the development of relevant plans and reporting on progress against plans and targets. • To provide necessary administrative support to the AUR Lead in undertaking their role, including (but not limited to): research activities and information sourcing and summarising; data gathering and analysis; development of documents; maintaining accurate records; arranging and co-ordinating meetings and events; note and minute taking and production; and managing communications and responses. • To assist in the design, development, co-ordination, delivery and analysis of training sessions as required. • To provide ongoing cross cover for, and support to, other administrative staff within the areas of the VP for Academic Affairs, Teaching and Learning, particularly at peak times. • Other duties as may be assigned by the CBL and/or other management members. • To identify improvements to the effectiveness of the area and to liaise with relevant stakeholders in the development and implementation of resulting changes to both policy and process. • To encourage, maintain and develop excellent communicative channels with internal and external stakeholders. Academic Qualifications • Leaving Certificate- having obtained at least Grade D3 in five subjects in the Leaving Certificate Examination (Higher, Ordinary or vocational programmes) or equivalent. or • have passed an examination at the appropriate level within the QQI qualifications framework which can be assessed as being of a comparable to Leaving Certificate standard or equivalent or higher. or • have appropriate relevant experience which encompasses equivalent skills and expertise. Experience • At least 2 years relevant administration experience. Specific Knowledge & Skills • Excellent written, numerical and analytical skills. • Excellent organisational skills. • Self-motivated and proactive. • Sound judgement and problem solving skills. • Be capable of getting through high volumes of work and prioritising tasks. • Ability to multi-task, accurately receive and record information, and professionally, succinctly and clearly communicate with internal and external stakeholders in a fast paced environment. • Positive team player that works effectively with and supporting others. • Administrative experience gained in complex environment. Specific Personal Qualities • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. • Ability to prioritise tasks. • Ability to deal with students and staff in a sensitive manner.
Customer Assistant (Festive)
Fancy a festive in-store role? We’ve got all kinds of shifts and roles available. Across the country, customers are counting on us to make the magic happen – and that’s why we need your help. Working in store, you’ll tackle a range of tasks, from serving customers and stocking shelves, to picking orders for home delivery. You’ll feel your impact every day, as you send customers home with a smile. Experience isn’t essential – all you need is the right attitude. Because here, it all comes down to helping people: customers, colleagues, communities. If you’re warm and welcoming, you’ll fit right in with our caring, friendly bunch. It all adds up to a role where you can do good, and feel good, while enjoying great flexibility. Let’s make every day a little better. Especially at Christmas. #tescoxmas What is in it for you We offer excellent benefits that help make Tesco a great place to work. These include but aren’t limited to: About us Our vision at Tesco is to become every customer’s favourite way to shop, whether they are at home or out on the move. Our core purpose is “Serving our customers, communities and planet a little better every day”. Serving means more than a transactional relationship with our customers. It means acting as a responsible and sustainable business for all stakeholders, for the communities we are part of, and for the planet. Through initiatives like the Tesco Community Fund, our association with Children’s Health Foundation, our partnership with FoodCloud and our Stronger Starts programme, we have supported over 21,000 community groups, raised over €7.5 million for medical equipment, and provided almost 15 million meals nationwide, to those living in food insecurity. Tesco has operated in the Irish retail market since 1997, and with 170 stores nationwide, we employ over 13,000 people in cities and towns around Ireland, supporting almost 45,000 jobs directly and indirectly. We partner with over 500 Irish suppliers - of which almost three-quarters are small and medium enterprises - which in turn supports almost 13,000 farming families around Ireland. Tesco is the single largest buyer of Irish food and drink in the world, buying €1.6 Billion a year; more than any other single country in the European Union, more than even the USA which you perceive as a massive buyer of Irish food. We work closely with suppliers across Ireland who are dedicated to making the best products for our customers and this is reflected in the numerous awards our products have won over the years including Blás Na hÉireann, World Steak Challenge and Great Taste Awards. We are proud to have an inclusive culture at Tesco where everyone truly feels able to be themselves. It is embedded in our values: we treat people how they want to be treated. At Tesco, we not only celebrate diversity, but recognise the value and opportunity it brings. We always want our colleagues to feel they can be themselves at work and we are committed to helping them be at their best. We know life looks a little different for each of us. That’s why at Tesco, we always welcome chats about flexible working. Some people are at the start of their careers, some want the freedom to do the things they love. Others are going through life-changing moments like becoming a carer, nearing retirement, adapting to parenthood, or something else. So, talk to us throughout your application about how we can support. Tesco is committed to celebrating diversity and everyone is welcome at Tesco. We're committed to providing a fully inclusive recruitment process, allowing candidates the opportunity to thrive and inform us of any reasonable adjustments they may require. For further information on the accessibility support we can offer, please click http://roi.tesco-careers.com/accessibility/ How can I let Tesco know I need additional support? Please let us know you need additional support by emailing tescoireland.recruitment@tesco.ie This will allow us to understand more about you and how we can best support you through the recruitment process. CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Customer Assistant (Festive)
Fancy a festive in-store role? We’ve got all kinds of shifts and roles available. Across the country, customers are counting on us to make the magic happen – and that’s why we need your help. Working in store, you’ll tackle a range of tasks, from serving customers and stocking shelves, to picking orders for home delivery. You’ll feel your impact every day, as you send customers home with a smile. Experience isn’t essential – all you need is the right attitude. Because here, it all comes down to helping people: customers, colleagues, communities. If you’re warm and welcoming, you’ll fit right in with our caring, friendly bunch. It all adds up to a role where you can do good, and feel good, while enjoying great flexibility. Let’s make every day a little better. Especially at Christmas. #tescoxmas What is in it for you We offer excellent benefits that help make Tesco a great place to work. These include but aren’t limited to: About us Our vision at Tesco is to become every customer’s favourite way to shop, whether they are at home or out on the move. Our core purpose is “Serving our customers, communities and planet a little better every day”. Serving means more than a transactional relationship with our customers. It means acting as a responsible and sustainable business for all stakeholders, for the communities we are part of, and for the planet. Through initiatives like the Tesco Community Fund, our association with Children’s Health Foundation, our partnership with FoodCloud and our Stronger Starts programme, we have supported over 21,000 community groups, raised over €7.5 million for medical equipment, and provided almost 15 million meals nationwide, to those living in food insecurity. Tesco has operated in the Irish retail market since 1997, and with 170 stores nationwide, we employ over 13,000 people in cities and towns around Ireland, supporting almost 45,000 jobs directly and indirectly. We partner with over 500 Irish suppliers - of which almost three-quarters are small and medium enterprises - which in turn supports almost 13,000 farming families around Ireland. Tesco is the single largest buyer of Irish food and drink in the world, buying €1.6 Billion a year; more than any other single country in the European Union, more than even the USA which you perceive as a massive buyer of Irish food. We work closely with suppliers across Ireland who are dedicated to making the best products for our customers and this is reflected in the numerous awards our products have won over the years including Blás Na hÉireann, World Steak Challenge and Great Taste Awards. We are proud to have an inclusive culture at Tesco where everyone truly feels able to be themselves. It is embedded in our values: we treat people how they want to be treated. At Tesco, we not only celebrate diversity, but recognise the value and opportunity it brings. We always want our colleagues to feel they can be themselves at work and we are committed to helping them be at their best. We know life looks a little different for each of us. That’s why at Tesco, we always welcome chats about flexible working. Some people are at the start of their careers, some want the freedom to do the things they love. Others are going through life-changing moments like becoming a carer, nearing retirement, adapting to parenthood, or something else. So, talk to us throughout your application about how we can support. Tesco is committed to celebrating diversity and everyone is welcome at Tesco. We're committed to providing a fully inclusive recruitment process, allowing candidates the opportunity to thrive and inform us of any reasonable adjustments they may require. For further information on the accessibility support we can offer, please click http://roi.tesco-careers.com/accessibility/ How can I let Tesco know I need additional support? Please let us know you need additional support by emailing tescoireland.recruitment@tesco.ie This will allow us to understand more about you and how we can best support you through the recruitment process. CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Trainee Optical Assistant
The role Are you a caring individual looking to start your career as an Optical Assistant? You’ve come to the right place. We aren’t looking for people with years of experience and heaps of qualifications, just passionate, hard-workers ready to confidently welcome and help customers as they walk through our doors. And once you’ve found your feet as a Trainee Optical Assistant, you don’t just have to stop there. We have plenty of professional training and development in other business areas, as well as the support of experienced Opticians and Technicians supporting you on your journey. So whatever you want your career to look like, you can bring it to life at Specsavers. Our store Based in Lisduggan, our store has great career progression opportunities! What’s on offer? As well as all the support you need and great training and development opportunities, we have a whole load of benefits on offer for you to enjoy. These include: CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Store Manager
Maxi Zoo is part of the Fressnapf Group, the European market leader in pet product with 2,700+ shops across Europe. Maxi Zoo is Ireland’s largest pet retailer and has over 30 shops in Ireland. Maxi Zoo Ireland is driven by the desire to make the life of pets and pets owners simpler, better and happier. To achieve this, we work hard, accept responsibility and seek every opportunity to learn about pets and customers. We are currently recruiting for a Store Manager in our Waterford Store. The Store Manager is a leader who is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of their store, making sure it runs smoothly and effectively. The Store Manager reports to the District Manager, and together they provide a smooth and profitable operation by driving revenue and managing costs while creating a culture based on the highest quality pet care and exceptional customer service. Why join us? · Competitive Salary · KPI related bonus- Paid Monthly · Certified with Great Place to work · Employee Discount - we offer employee discount of up to 40% in our stores and 20% in our Salon · Paid leave- Sick leave, annual leave and bank holidays, maternity/paternity leave · Refer a friend scheme · Advancement Opportunities – At Maxi Zoo we believe in promoting from within as much as possible and developing our team to have a career path. · Community- A chance to work in an environment where employees and customers share the same passion for animals · Educational Opportunities · Annual leave - starting at 21 days and rising to 23 days at year 6. · Employee assistance programme · Cycle to work Scheme What you will bring: · Proven successful experience as a retail Store Manager · Full drivers license and own transport · Proven track record in achieving KPI’s · Powerful leadership skills and business acumen · Strong customer service and organisational skills · Excellent communication and interpersonal skills What you will do: · Operational Store Excellence - Ensure adherence to store processes and guidelines. Optimise efficiency, streamline processes, and drive informed decision-making for enhanced store performance. · Operational Store Analytics – Achieve company KPI’s, Cash & Stock Management Audit, management of store personnel costs and sales performance. · Leadership - Empower your team's growth and engagement through supportive leadership, training, and a culture of trust and respect. · Merchandise and Inventory - Ensure impeccable product availability, planogram implementation and ensuring accurate inventory management. · Customer Engagement - Driving customer engagement by leading by example and ensuring the entire team provides exemplary service · Brand Integrity - Ensuring that the animals entrusted to us are well cared for at all times, and that the welfare of the animal comes first.
