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Job Title: HR Operations Specialist Job type: Fixed Term / Full-Time Salary: Competitive Salary Location: Linn Dubh, Assumption Road, Blackpool, Cork, Ireland (Hybrid Working) Company: Irish Examiner & The Echo (Part of The Irish Times Group) Contract: 2-Year Fixed Term About Us: The Irish Examiner, a leading national daily newspaper in Ireland and part of The Irish Times Group, is renowned for its quality journalism and dedication to delivering comprehensive news coverage. As we continue our digital transformation, we are seeking a dedicated HR Operations Specialist to join our team in Cork. Position Overview: We are looking for an HR Operations Specialist to support our HR operations within the Irish Examiner, Echo, and the Regional Group of publications. Reporting directly to the HR Business Partner of The Irish Examiner Echo Group, and working closely with the Senior HR Operations Specialist and The Irish Times Group HR Department, you will play a pivotal role in delivering HR services and supporting various HR initiatives across the organisation. Key Responsibilities:
Sales Assistant
Sales Assistant - Applegreen Glanmire As a Sales Assistant 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 Sales Assistant at Applegreen?
Staff Nurse, Specialist Palliative Care
The Role We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate individual to join our dynamic and supportive team as a Nurse in our Specialist Palliative Care service. The purpose of a Specialist Palliative Care Nurse is to provide expert care for patients with complex, life-limiting illnesses, focusing on advanced symptom management and improving quality of life. They deliver comprehensive support addressing physical, emotional, psychosocial, and spiritual needs. In this role, the nurse collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to offer holistic care, guides patients and families in end-of-life planning, and ensures seamless care transitions. They also play a critical role in educating and supporting other healthcare professionals in delivering high-quality palliative care. Essential Criteria A candidate must, on the latest date for receiving completed applications for the post Be registered in the relevant Division of the Register of Nurses maintained by An Bord Altranais agus Cnáimhseachais na hÉireann (Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland) or be entitled to be so registered. A minimum of two years’ acute care experience within the Irish healthcare sector is required. Demonstrate evidence of continuing professional development at the appropriate level. Have the clinical and administrative capacity to properly discharge the functions of the role. Qualifications and skills noted below are desirable, but candidates who possess them may be given higher priority during shortlisting. Experience in Palliative or Oncology Nursing Proficiency in Information Systems and Technology, or a willingness to undertake training, is essential. Hold a post-registration qualification in Palliative Care or Oncology A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign for Marymount University Hospital & Hospice from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration may be filled.
Advanced Specialist Pharmacist, University Hospital
Details of Service A commitment to “introduce a publicly funded model of care for fertility treatment” was included in the Programme for Government. Phase One of the Model of Care established Regional Infertility Hubs within maternity networks. Eligible patients are now referred by their GPs to their local Regional Infertility Hub, to avail of a range of treatments and interventions, and if necessary, onward referral to a private provider for advanced AHR treatment as part of the publicly funded and privately provided care scheme. Phase Two of the Model of Care focuses on publicly funded and publicly provided advanced AHR treatment. The introduction of tertiary infertility services, provided through the public health system will launch at Cork University Maternity Hospital. Cork University Maternity Hospital (CUMH) incorporates Maternity, Neonatology, Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Fertility Services in the Cork University Hospital Group within the Health Service Executive Southern region. Hospital Services at CUMH are delivered within the newly established HSE South West health region, one of six national health regions. HSE South West health region manages all public health and social care services in Cork and Kerry to deliver integrated service provision across the region by a multidisciplinary team. The Group’s Primary Academic partner is University College Cork. A wide range of educational programmes and research is conducted within all hospital groups. CUMH provides clinical placements for undergraduate and postgraduate student programmes delivered in partnership with University College Cork. The Advanced Specialist Pharmacist Specialist will work within a multidisciplinary team to provide a safe, effective, high quality fertility service to patients. The Pharmacy Department, Cork University Hospital, provides clinical pharmacy and dispensary services across the CUH campus including Cork University Maternity Hospital, with the primary aim being the safe, effective, and economical use of medications The Advanced Specialist Pharmacist will work closely with · Pharmacist Executive Manager 3, CUH · Chief Pharmacist CUMH · Clinical Lead Consultant AHR Centre, Cork · Designated HPRA Responsible Person · Multidisciplinary clinical team AHR Centre, Cork · AHR Chief Assistant Technical Services Officer · National Women and Infants Health Programme · Clinical Pharmacy team, CUMH This post has three primary areas of duties and responsibilities associated with it namely: · The day-to-day roles and responsibilities associated with being the designated lead pharmacist working within a HSE tertiary fertility team providing the full ambit of advanced human reproduction services. · A clinical informatics role in relation to the configuration and deployment of a national fertility clinical information system which is due to deploy in the Cork service in the first instance. · Collaborating with the Access and Integration Drug Management Programme and the National Women’s and Infant Programme Clinical Lead, to lead on the development of a suite of robust national standard treatment protocols to ensure effective, safe and cost-effective fertility treatment for patients in public fertility services. For further information about the role, contact Contact Julie Kenneally, Interim Programme Manager, AHR Service, CUMH Tel: 087 2624868 Email: julie.kenneally1@hse.ie Or Contact Joanne Ryan, Chief Pharmacist Maternity Service, Cork University Maternity Hospital Tel: 087 2052594 Email: joanne.ryan1@hse.ie
Programme Executive
Responsibilities The responsibilities of the role outlined in this job description are indicative of the currently envisaged scope and may be added to or altered as required, in line with the requirement of SEAI across Business Units/Department. They will include, but not limited to, the following: • Support and deliver service development across the Warmer Homes Scheme, including gathering and refining business requirements. • Contribute to process improvements through structured business analysis. • Assist in building and prioritising an IT related Development Roadmap for the programme. • Support rollout of key IT projects and participate in UAT and system enhancements. • Work closely with SEAI colleagues, IT Team and partners and external stakeholders to deliver programme objectives. • Support the development of business cases, reports and insights that shape future programme direction. • Collaborate with the Data Analytics team to identify priority metrics and reporting needs. • Other duties/projects as may be assigned from time to time. To ensure that activity peaks within the Department are addressed in a proactive manner, it is expected that the candidate appointed to this role will need to be flexible in terms of working hours during these periods. Knowledge & Skills The knowledge and skills required include but are not limited to the following: • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think strategically. • Experience working in a team-based environment with multiple stakeholders. • A proactive approach to delivering results and managing competing tasks. • Ability to adapt quickly, learn new tools, and work independently when needed. • Clear and confident communication skills — written and verbal. • Strong organisation, attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines. • Strong teamwork and collaboration abilities, with flexibility to support peak workloads. • Flexibility to respond to programme demands and evolving priorities. Experience and Qualifications ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate: • An honours degree (a minimum NFQ level 8 or greater) in a relevant discipline such as IT, Business or a related discipline, and minimum of 3 years directly relevant experience working in IT business process environments. Or An ordinary degree (a minimum NFQ level 7 or greater) in a relevant discipline such as IT, Business or a related discipline, and minimum of 5 years directly relevant experience working in IT business process environments. Or A third level certificate (a minimum NFQ Level 6 or greater) in a relevant discipline in a relevant discipline such as IT, Business or a related discipline and minimum of 8 years directly relevant experience directly relevant experience working in IT business process environments. • Experience working in multidisciplinary teams, managing or supporting projects that span multiple perspectives and functions. • Demonstrated knowledge or experience in CRM systems, UAT testing, APIs and user story management tools such as Azure DevOps. • Familiarity with analytics and reporting tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) to support data driven decision-making. • Strong written and verbal communication skills, including report writing, presenting, public speaking, and the ability to communicate complex concepts to both technical and nontechnical audiences. DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS • Business Analysis techniques or certification (e.g. ECBA, CCBA, CBAP). • Understanding of IT change management pathways and governance and how they impact business processes. • Understanding of Agile methodologies, Click Up, or other flexible project management approaches. • Knowledge of programme delivery in a structured environment. • Knowledge of home energy upgrades or BER methodology. • Proficiency in the Irish language. • Experience or knowledge of delivering positive customer experiences. Conditions of Service Tenure: This position will be offered on a 5-year Fixed Term contract basis. Salary Payment Arrangements: The Level D salary scale for this position effective from 1st February 2026 is as follows: €52,546 to €77,285 (inclusive of one Long Service Increment (LSI1) which applies after three years additional service at Max of grade). Incremental progression will be subject to satisfactory performance. Important Note: Candidates should note that entry will be at the first point of the scale and the rate of remuneration, including incremental progression, 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 currently a serving civil or public servant. Location: The place of work will be based at one of the SEAI offices as listed on cover page. SEAI offer the option to work in a hybrid working arrangement, in line with the SEAI Blended Working Policy. SEAI reserves the right, at its discretion, to change working location within reason on any future date. Blended Working Arrangements: As an employer, SEAI operates a blended working policy that facilitates access to remote working options having regard to work-life balance/integration, mental health, and the need for a safe and productive working environment. Blended working arrangements will be operated under SEAI’s Blended Working Policy, which currently requires staff to work from the office a minimum of two (2) days per week. Availability and patterns of blended working will be based on business needs and the suitability of the role and may be subject to change should the business needs dictate. Probation: On appointment, the appointee will serve a six (6) month probationary period. In certain circumstances, the probation period may be extended, in line with the SEAI’s Probationary Policy and Procedures. Working Week: Hours of attendance will be as fixed from time to time but will amount, on average, to not less than 41.25 hours per week (35 hours net of rest breaks). Pro-Rata will apply in the case of part-time role. Additional hours may from time to time be reasonably required to meet the requirements of the position. No additional payment will be made for extra attendance as the rate of remuneration payable covers any exceptional extra attendance liability that may arise from time to time. Annual Leave: The annual leave allowance will be 29 working days a year, based on a five-day week and is exclusive of public holidays. Pro-rata will apply in the case of part-time role. Annual Leave is to be taken at a time or times convenient to SEAI. Eligibility to Work: The SEAI has a legal obligation to ensure that all employees are lawfully entitled to work in Ireland. Where applicable and to support a candidate’s application, candidates must submit a valid work permit/visa confirming permission to work in Ireland. Failure to submit the required evidence, and failure to hold a valid permit/visa during the period of the contract, will result in the application and/or contract of employment being rendered void. Those not eligible to apply for the role Former Irish Public Service Employees - Certain Restrictions on Eligibility. Eligibility to apply for a position may be affected where applicants were formerly employed by an Irish Public Sector body and previously availed of an Irish Public Service Redundancy or Incentivised Retirement Scheme including the below. For details on restrictions click here. • Collective Agreement: Redundancy Payments to Public Servants • Incentivised Scheme for Early Retirement (ISER) • Department of Health and Children Circular (7/2010) • Department of Environment, Community & Local Government (Circular Letter LG(P) 06/2013). Declaration: Applicants will be required to declare whether they have previously availed of a public service scheme of incentivised early retirement and/or the collective agreement outlined above. Applicants will also be required to declare any entitlements to a Public Service pension benefit (in payment or preserved) from any other Public Service employment. Other Conditions of Employment: The above represents the principal conditions of service and is not intended to be the comprehensive list of all terms and conditions of employment which will be set out in the employment contract to be agreed with the appointee. Standard Checks: Any offer of employment made to a successful candidate will be subject to satisfactory reference verification and satisfactory verification of academic and professional qualifications. SEAI commits to treat all the information or documents received under GDPR guidelines. Garda Vetting: SEAI is set up with a registered organization for Garda vetting purposes. You may be asked to make an application to be vetted.
Customer Assistant
Summary From our Head Office to the shop floor and everywhere in between our primary goal is to create and deliver a fantastic customer journey for everyone who shops at Lidl. Customer obsessed, high energy and love learning every day? If that sounds like you, earn €460+ per week as a Customer Assistant on our standard 30 hour contract.You’ll work across different shift times, on varied tasks and with different colleagues.What does a normal day* as a Customer Assistant look like? (*there’s no such thing as ‘normal’ in retail but we’ve tried our best!)As a Customer Assistant you are required to sell alcohol, therefore you must be 18 or over to work in our store. Shift Patterns: • Morning shift: Starting at 5am or 6am with your team, you’ll be getting our award-winning products fully stocked on the shop floor and our delicious bakery products ready for our customers to enjoy by opening time so they can Go Full Lidl! • Middle shift: Starting mid-morning or early afternoon, you’ll make sure our stores are spotlessly clean, well presented and our products remain fresh, all while helping customers with queries on the shop floor and working on tills to minimise till queues• Late shift: From your start time in the afternoon, you’ll make sure our customers experience is top class by serving them with a smile while on the tills, restocking missing items and getting the store ready for the next day What you'll do • Interacting with the customer in a pleasant, friendly and helpful manner• Ensuring stock loss controls are followed in all areas of the store • Maintaining store and external cleanliness and hygiene standards• Following freshness and rotation principles• Ensuring all waste is managed correctly• Assisting in the stock count process What you'll need • A can-do attitude and excellent customer service skills• The willingness to go the extra mile for our customers• To be responsible and reliable• To enjoy working in a fast-paced, varied environment• A good team player• Preferably, previous experience in a customer facing role but this is not essential provided you have the right attitude What you'll receive We offer a competitive and transparent salary system, that ensures pay equality across all positions at Lidl Lidl is an equal opportunities employer. If you have any particular requirements, we will ensure any reasonable accommodations are implemented as part of the recruitment and selection process. We value diversity and inclusion in our workplace and want to ensure that all applicants have the same opportunity regardless of gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, age, disability, race, religious belief, political opinion or membership of the traveller community.
Theatre Operative
Details of Service Cork University Hospital (CUH) has approximately 800 beds and this will increase further to 1,000 beds on completion of the transfer of additional services to the CUH campus. CUH currently employs approximately 4,571 (WTE) staff of multiple professions and is the primary teaching hospital for the Faculty of Health and Science in University College Cork (UCC). UCC is the Academic partner of the South/South West Hospital Group. CUH has very strong relationships with each of the six schools within the Science Faculty of UCC and this is a key area for future development to maximise the opportunities for both the service and academia. CUH is a recommended Major Trauma Centre for the Republic of Ireland due to the wide range of specialties delivered by the hospital – including Neurosciences, Cardiac Services, Orthopaedics, General Surgery, Renal, Internal Medicine, Vascular, Ophthalmology, Urology, Plastic Surgery, Maxillary-Facial, Paediatrics, Intensive Care, Oncology, Haematology, Obstetrics, Gynaecology, Neonatology and Emergency Medicine. CUH is the tertiary referral centre for the HSE Southern area, and the supra regional area of Limerick, Clare, Tipperary, Waterford and Kilkenny. CUH therefore acts as a regional centre for secondary and tertiary care for the catchment population of approx. 550,000 served by the HSE Southern area and a supra-regional centre for a total a population of 1.2 million. Six Health Regions have been established within the HSE, on the basis of the geographical boundaries agreed by the Government in July 2019 and they will be operational from 2024. Each Health Region will be tasked with population specific planning resourcing and delivery of health and social care services for the needs of its unique population. This will result in improved accountability and governance in terms of finance and performance, while also bringing decision-making closer to the frontline. Health Regions will enable and empower staff to provide services that are: · Integrated, locally planned and delivered · Easier to access and navigate · Available closer to home Health Regions are geographically-based units with clearly defined populations. They align community and hospital services within specific areas. The HSE will retain a strong but leaner central organisation, with more service provision developed at a local level. The HSE South West health region will manage and deliver all public health and social care services in Cork and Kerry. HSE South West includes all hospital and community healthcare services in the region. This includes: • South / South West Hospital Group S/SWHG • Cork Kerry Community Healthcare CKCH • Midlands Louth Meath Community Health Organisation • Community Healthcare Organisation Dublin North City and County The Department of Population and Public Health is also now aligned with this health region. Services in the South West health region: HSE Services working within this region include: • Acute Hospitals • Primary care services • Community services • Social care services • Health and social care professionals • Voluntary sector services South / South West Hospital Group and Cork Kerry Community Healthcare will become part of HSE South West health region from 3rd March, 2025. About the Post Theatre Complex and Surgical Hub The Theatre Complex and Surgical Hub in CUH will ensure the provision of elective and emergency surgical procedures in the specialist theatre environments of Cardiothoracic, General, Vascular, Orthopaedic, Neurosurgery, Pancreatic, Colorectal, Plastics, Trauma, Urology, Renal, Hepatobiliary, Gynaecology and day procedures for adults and children. The Theatre Complex works on a 24/7 basis. The Surgical Hub at Cork University Hospital (CUH) will be a dedicated facility designed to enhance day-case surgery and ambulatory capacity, addressing public waiting lists in advance of the development of regional elective hospitals. It will be located on the CUH campus, a Model 4 hospital, and will operate under the governance of CUH’s surgical/perioperative directorate. The post holder will work across all relevant areas of the CUH campus including the Theatre Complex and Surgical Hub. Informal Enquiries We welcome enquiries about the role. Contact Marie Horgan, CNM3 Surgical Hub, Cork University Hospital Email: Marie.Horgan2@hse.ie Tel: 087 4403474 For further information about the role. Contact Shauna Broderick, Staff Officer, People SouthWest Email: shauna.broderick@hse.ie Tel: 087 4370269 For enquiries relating to the recruitment process.
H S D Operative
Details of Service Six Health Regions have been established within the HSE, on the basis of the geographical boundaries agreed by the Government in July 2019. Each Health Region will be tasked with population-specific planning resourcing and delivery of health and social care services for the needs of its unique population. This will result in improved accountability and governance in terms of finance and performance, while also bringing decision-making closer to the frontline. Health Regions will enable and empower staff to provide services that are: · Integrated, locally planned and delivered · Easier to access and navigate · Available closer to home Health Regions are geographically-based units with clearly defined populations. They align community and hospital services within specific areas. The HSE will retain a strong but leaner central organisation, with more service provision developed at a local level. The HSE South West Health Region will manage and deliver all public health and social care services in Cork and Kerry. HSE South West includes all hospital and community healthcare services in the region. This includes: · South / South West Hospital Group S/SWHG · Cork Kerry Community Healthcare CKCH The Department of Population and Public Health is also now aligned with this health region. HSE Services working within this region include: · Acute Hospitals · Primary care services · Community services · Social care services · Health and social care professionals · Voluntary sector services The core element of HSSD is the decontamination and sterilisation of Reusable Invasive Medical Devices (RIMD) for the Theatre Department, CUMH, the wards, Outpatients, Dialysis, A&E and the Radiological unit, and the provision of Endoscopy services for Out-Patient and Regional Cancer services. HSSD has operational hours of 24 hours a day over 7 days. Purpose of the Post · To reprocess surgical and medical instrumentation and devices, including the collection, cleaning, disinfection, inspection, packing, sterilizing and delivery back to the service user. · To reprocess Endoscopes through decontamination and sterilisation and delivery back to service user. · Each step is tracked and traced on a computerised system and aimed at achieving the HSE standards and recommended practices for Central Decontamination Units. Informal Enquiries We welcome enquiries about the role. Contact Ms Noreen O’Leary, Assistant Director of Nursing, Cork University Hospital Email: noreen.oleary@hse.ie Tel: 086 7872340 For further information about the role. Contact Ms Shauna Broderick, Staff Officer, People SouthWest Email: shauna.broderick@hse.ie Tel: 087 4370269 For enquiries relating to the recruitment process.
Head Of Catering, University Hospital
The Catering Department at Cork University Hospital is committed to providing an efficient quality meal service using fresh produce to patients, staff and visitors within the Hospital complex. Meals at Cork University Hospital are served to more than 850 patients in 45 locations, three times daily. This includes the Mental Health unit and Maternity Hospital. The Catering Department catersfor approximately 200 patients on therapeutic diets, provides breakfast, lunch and dinner and night time supper in the staff dining room (600 seating capacity) and caters for special dietary requests including Hal-Al, celiac vegan, vegetarian. Meetings take place with CUH Dietetics Department, Speech and Language Therapists, Household management, Nursing management and catering staff and management on a regular basis to develop menu choice and additional choices have already been included in patient and staff menus. Meetings also take place nationally from time to time to assist in improving standards throughout the HSE. Meetings and Events happen on a daily basis on Campus. The management of these events also come under the Head of Catering. The existing facilities, which had been in existence for 17 years , also required re- development in order to ensure that a quality service continues to be provided in line with current needs and regulations. The hospital continues to expand both on Campus and off Campus. The catering department continues to develop in line with To this end, the kitchen and dining area were carefully designed and equipped so as to ensure an efficient flow from supplies to production to patient plating, staff dining and dishwashing consistent with best catering practice, catering codes and HACCP.
Despatch Operative
Dawn Meats is one of Europe's leading beef and lamb processing companies with locations across Ireland, UK, France and continental Europe employing over 8,000 employees.. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing orders, ensuring goods are unloaded and loaded to the correct locations. You will use forklift equipment for picking and packing orders, you will use scanning equipment to scan inbound and outbound consignments ensuring audit and traceability of goods. Responsibilities Key responsibilities will include :
