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First Year Apprentice Vacancy We are seeking an enthusiastic new team member for our sales team to take part in the Sales Apprenticeship Programme. This is a structured 2-year programme resulting in a level 6 degree and 2 years real world experience. This course combines practical, on-the-job experience and formal off-the-job learning, giving apprentices a comprehensive understanding of sales and customer engagement. Sales Apprentice Training & Development The apprenticeship is delivered through a blended learning approach, including: • On-the-job training within the workplace, where apprentices will learn practical sales skills in a real business environment • Off-the-job learning delivered by the Education and Training Board (ETB), consisting of: Online classes Face-to-face workshops Apprentices will be released from their normal work duties, where required, to attend all scheduled online learning and in-person training sessions. The above list is not exhaustive, and the role may evolve as per business needs including but not limited to: • Support sales team activities • Engaging with customers • Building and maintaining excellent customer relationships • Maintaining accurate customer and sales records • Preparation of quotes and proposals • Order processing • Assisting with lead generation and business development • Researching potential customers and market opportunities • Supporting sales campaigns • Shadowing senior staff members • Assist with sales reporting and forecasting • Working collaboratively with colleagues across all departments • Adhering to company policies, procedures and professional standards Qualification and Career Progression This is an “earn while you learn” programme, meaning apprentices are employed and paid while they train. Upon successful completion of the two-year programme, apprentices will: • Achieve a QQI-validated NFQ Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Sales Holders of this qualification will be well positioned to: • Progress within the organisation, and/or • Advance to further or higher education programmes. Entry Requirements Applicants must meet one of the following criteria: • Be 18 years of age or over, and • Have Grade O6 / H7 or above in five Leaving Certificate subjects, including: o Mathematics (F2 / O6 / H7) o English or Irish (O6 / H7) OR • Hold a full QQI Level 5 qualification or higher (for applicants without a Leaving Certificate) or equivalent or relevant work experience Benefits Company Pension Scheme Death in Service Scheme Bike to Work Scheme Employee Assistance Programme Wellbeing App/Initiatives Training to assist with personal development and business needs Opportunities for progression within a growing logistics firm
Assistant Energy Manager
This is a two year fixed term role within the Energy Agency, part of the Emergency Operations and Climate Action Directorate. The Assistant Energy Manager will support Cork City Council in meeting its statutory energy efficiency and decarbonisation targets and may also be assigned to broader Energy Agency workstreams aimed at achieving net zero public buildings by 2030. Key Responsibilities A. Strategic Leadership and Energy Governance • Support the implementation, monitoring and reporting of Cork City Council’s Climate Action Plan. • Contribute to the Climate Champions initiative, promoting energy awareness and engagement across the organisation. • Monitor, interpret and communicate relevant environmental, energy and climate related policy and legislative changes. B. Energy Management Systems and Compliance • Support the operation, maintenance and continual improvement of the ISO 50001 Energy Management System. • Assist in ensuring compliance with the Public Spending Code, Infrastructure Guidelines, SEAI funding conditions and all relevant regulatory frameworks. • Oversee procurement, administration and certification of Cork City Council’s energy accounts (electricity, gas and oil). C. Project Development and Delivery • Identify, assess and prioritise energy efficiency and decarbonisation projects across the Council’s building portfolio. • Carry out technical evaluations, feasibility analyses and energy assessments to support project development. • Prepare or contribute to technical specifications, procurement documentation and project scopes. • Support financial management, cost control, compliance and progress reporting for all energy projects. • Assist with the installation, commissioning and management of new meter points in collaboration with utility companies and service providers. D. Monitoring, Reporting and Data Management • Maintain the SEAI Monitoring and Reporting (M&R) database, ensuring accurate, auditable and compliant datasets. • Monitor and analyse energy performance across Council operations and report on emerging trends. • Work collaboratively with the Fleet Manager, Facilities Manager, Public Lighting team and other internal stakeholders to ensure consistency and accuracy of energy data. E. Engagement, Communication and Capacity Building • Promote best practice energy behaviour, awareness and culture change among Cork City Council staff. • Contribute to staff training, information sessions and engagement activities to build organisational capacity. • Represent Cork City Council at national energy and climate related events, workshops and stakeholder forums. F. General and Additional Duties • Carry out energy audits and assist with preparing specifications for externally delivered audits. • Support compliance with all statutory local authority obligations relating to energy efficiency, decarbonisation and emissions reduction. • Assist in preparing technical documentation, funding applications and project proposals as required. • Undertake additional duties consistent with the role and evolving organisational priorities, including supporting the Executive Energy Manager in project oriented workstreams. The above specification is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties involved and, consequently, the post holder may be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post which may be assigned to them from time to time and to contribute to the development of the post while in office. QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE POST Character Each candidate must be of good character. Health Each candidate must be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. Education, Training, Experience, etc. Each candidate must, on the latest date for receipt of completed applications: a) hold at least an ordinary bachelor’s degree (level 7 or higher on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ)) in energy systems engineering, energy management, sustainable energy engineering, building services engineering or a related discipline relevant to the post; OR b) hold an ordinary bachelor’s degree (level 7 on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ)) and a post graduate master’s degree (level 9 on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ)) in energy systems engineering, energy management, sustainable energy engineering, building services engineering or a related discipline relevant to the post. AND c) have at least two years satisfactory experience relevant to the role after attaining the qualification referred to under 3 (a) or (b) above; d) possess a high standard of technical training and experience appropriate to the nature of the role, including administrative experience; e) have a satisfactory knowledge of public service organisation or the ability to acquire such knowledge. Driving Licence Holders of the office may be required to drive a car in the course of their duties and therefore are required to hold a full driving licence for class B vehicles free from disqualifications. Desirable Skills Energy Management • Experience with energy data management, including SEAI Monitoring and Reporting (M&R). • Practical experience implementing or maintaining ISO 50001 Energy Management Systems. • Knowledge of energy auditing practices, including Building Energy Ratings (BERs), DEC requirements, and energy performance analysis. • Understanding of Energy Performance Contracting (EPC), ESCO models, and measurement and verification methods (e.g., IPMVP). • Professional certifications (CEM, CMVP or equivalent) are an advantage. Energy Efficiency and Project Delivery • Experience designing, assessing or delivering energy efficiency or decarbonisation projects in buildings or public infrastructure. • Ability to interpret technical reports, feasibility studies, and building services data to identify viable interventions. • Experience preparing procurement and contract documentation for energy projects. • Understanding of capital project delivery, financial management, and post project verification of energy or carbon savings. Renewable Energy • Experience supporting or delivering small scale renewable energy projects (electrical or thermal, ≤ 3 MW). • Knowledge of renewable technologies suitable for public sector buildings or fleet applications. • Experience preparing funding applications, technical assessments or project proposals. Climate Action and Public Sector Responsibilities • Understanding of national public sector obligations on climate action, energy efficiency, and statutory reporting. • Awareness of the Local Authority Climate Action Plan (LACAP) framework and sectoral climate mitigation requirements. • Experience engaging with stakeholders such as SEAI, CARO, Government Departments or EU project partners. • Experience contributing to climate related studies, strategies, or compliance reporting is desirable. Technical, Analytical and ICT Skills • Strong data analysis skills, including competence with statistical methods and analysis software. • Ability to compile, manage and audit large datasets relating to energy use, metering and performance. • Competence in engineering IT tools, databases, modelling, and energy performance software. • Knowledge of relevant health and safety legislation and its application in technical project environments. Salary The salary scale for the post is: €47,770 - €50,438 - €52,425 - €54,487 - €56,600 - €58,748 - €60,915 - €63,083 - €65,250 - €67,421 - €69,603 (Max) - €71,834 (LSI1) - €74,068 (LSI2) In accordance with Departmental Circular Letter EL 02/2011, a person who is not a serving local authority employee on or after 1 January 2011 will enter the scale at the minimum point. Hours of Duty The standard working week will be 35 hours per week. The role may, on occasion, include evening and weekend work. Holders of the post may be called for duty at any time in accordance with arrangements made by local authorities. The Council reserves the right to alter hours of work from time to time.
Bakery Assistant
Main purpose of the role: Ensure the Bakery Department operates efficiently and effectively at all times and provides our customers with excellent quality products and services. The ideal candidate will have/be: HACCP training is desirable but not necessary Excellent communication skills Previous customer service experience is an advantage The ability to work as part of a team in a fast paced environment, ability to multi task under pressure A passion for food and the ability to inspire shoppers Main duties: Actively live SuperValu brand-values i.e. Genuine, Passion for Food, Vibrant, Committed, Innovative and Imaginative Prepare customers bakery orders Bake, prepare and display the Bakery Products sold throughout the day Ensure that the counter displays across all fresh food departments are to the highest standards at all times throughout the day Demonstrate your passion for quality food by sharing knowledge, recipes and personal recommendations with customers Deal with all customer queries efficiently, professionally and in line with store policy
Deli Assistant
Main purpose of the role: Responsible for the preparation of high quality hot and cold deli products and for ensuring customer satisfaction is the number one priority. The ideal candidate will have/be:
Healthcare Assistant
What we Offer Salary range for this position is €16.22 – €18.03 per hour depending on experience Before 8am and after 8pm - from €20.27 p/h Sunday - from €24.33 p/h Public Holidays - from €32.44 p/h Paid inter-client mileage Sick pay scheme Maternity and paternity pay scheme Excellent working conditions Holiday pay at a rate of 8% of hours worked. PRSA Pension scheme available Bike to Work Scheme Employee Assistance Service A commitment to the on-going training and development of all employees. Overall Purpose of Job -The purpose of the role is to enable the Members to achieve maximum independence in all aspects of daily living, by providing assistance in one or more of the following areas: personal care, domestic assistance, social and educational assistance, travel and companionship. -Role takes place in the homes and communities of our Members. Liaison -There are several key relationships, which should be fostered and developed for the successful implementation of this role. Liaise and coordinate with other identified Home carers as required and maintain close communication with the ALS Coordinator / Scheduling staff Training and Qualifications, required · Full Major Award at QQI Level 5 in either Community & Health Services, Health Service Skills or Healthcare Support or other relevant qualification and a commitment to complete the major award. · Experience of working with people in a caring role ( essential) · Be reliable, trustworthy, and always maintain confidentiality · Demonstrate excellent communication skills with a good level of spoken and written English · Full driving licence with access to own vehicle ( essential) · Willing to drive service user's vehicle (preferred) Behaviours · Person centred approach · An ability to build strong relationships · Strong customer service focus · Flexible approach to work · High level of confidentiality Competencies · Communicating and Influencing · Motivating and Empowering · Planning and Organising · Quality and Customer Focus and Accountability CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE
Afterschool Team Member
We are Kids Inc. We provide Early Years and Afterschool Care services. With an experience of more than 25 years in the childcare industry, we're one of the most established organizations operating geographically all over Ireland. Our goal to extend children’s daily learning by involving them in a wide range of sports and creative programs, with a strict ‘No Screen Time’ policy. With 4 Creches and Preschool services in Dublin, Kids Inc is also hosting over 60 'Onsite" Breakfast and Afterschool Care programs throughout the country. We are looking for kind, enthusiastic, and dedicated individuals who are passionate about working with children to join our team. We are currently recruiting for a Part-Time Term-Time TM, in Scoil Barra Naofa to join our busy Afterschool & Holiday service. The Role:
Communications Officer (Executive Officer)
What is the role? Communications functions vary across organisations, and the specific role and responsibilities of a Communications Officer will depend on the organisation and area to which you are assigned. Communications Units typically cover areas such as: • Press and media relations, working as part of a team in a Press Office; • Social media management; • Content creation, including design, photography and videography; • Digital communications and website management; • Marketing and advertising campaigns and public information initiatives; • Internal communications. The role of Communications Officer offers plenty of variety and the chance to build your experience across a range of areas. As a Communications Officer you will work as part of a team to drive the organisation’s communications strategy. For example, depending on the organisation or role to which you are assigned, you may be focused on liaising with members of the media to ensure clear and accurate information is communicated, managing media queries and coordinating media engagements, press conferences and interviews. Equally, you may be involved in the development of content and campaigns for social media, websites or other internal and external communication channels. Promotion and progression opportunities are available within communications through open competitions to Communications Specialist (HEO), Communications Manager (AP) and Head of Communications (PO). It is important to note that the role may require an element of evening/weekend work, or off-site events. Civil Service overtime and travel and subsistence arrangements and rates will apply, as appropriate. Key duties and responsibilities: As mentioned above, communications functions vary across organisations, and the specific role and responsibilities of a Communications Officer will depend on the organisation and area to which you are assigned. The following is an overview of the type of responsibilities and tasks involved in the Communications Officer role: • Liaising with the media and managing enquiries from journalists and other media contacts via telephone and email; • Preparing press releases, briefing documents and other communications materials; • Arranging and organising events, interviews, launches, photocalls and press conferences; • Contributing to the development and implementation of communications campaigns and programmes; • Summarising complex information and producing accessible communications for a variety of channels and audiences with different needs; • Creating content for social media, websites and other channels including photography, videography and graphic design; • Updating and editing websites; • Supporting stakeholder consultation programmes; • Collaborating effectively with teams across the Department/Agency to ensure the delivery of high-quality work in a timely manner; • Monitoring media and current affairs across print, broadcast and social/digital and Oireachtas business; • Supporting the delivery of internal communications programmes; • Dealing effectively with a broad range of information sources and identifying key issues and trends; • Supporting the implementation of systems to ensure the smooth running of the communications function and taking ownership to ensure issues are resolved or escalated to the proper personnel to resolve in a timely manner; • Making effective recommendations for communications activities; • General administrative duties, ensuring day-to-day support for managers as required; • Carrying out any other duties relevant to the role that may be identified from time to time. This job description is a guide to the general range of duties of the successful candidate. It is not intended to be definitive or restrictive. Positions requiring specialist Irish language skills The Civil Service is fully committed to fulfilling its obligations under the Official Languages Act. It is intended that vacancies arising which require staff to provide a full range of services through the Irish language (Functional Bilinguals), may be filled from this competition. In this regard, individuals who have proficiency in the Irish language and who fulfil all other eligibility criteria set out below may indicate their interest on the application form. Candidates who indicate their interest and who are successful at the final selection stages will be required to undergo certain assessments through Irish, e.g. interview and/or written test, prior to being considered for such a position. They must achieve the required level in the Irish language, i.e. demonstrate a minimum Level B2 on the Europass self-assessment framework. Essential Requirements, Qualifications and Experience On the closing date of Thursday, 9th April 2026, to be eligible for consideration, a candidate must satisfy the following requirements: A qualification of at least Level 7 on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) (or NARIC Ireland Foreign Qualifications equivalent); and At least one year’s relevant professional experience in at least two of the following areas: Media engagement / press office Public relations Public affairs Journalism Event management Social media management Multimedia content creation Graphic design Website management Advertising Marketing Internal communications programmes In order to be effective in the role of a Communications Officer, candidates should have: Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present material in a clear, concise and comprehensive manner; A good understanding of communications and the evolving communications landscape, including digital and social media, marketing, branding and advertising; Good knowledge and understanding of current affairs and the media landscape across print, broadcast and digital platforms; The ability to use information and communications technology, including a good level of proficiency in using Microsoft Office packages; Good research, editorial skills and storytelling ability; The ability to work calmly under pressure and deal with multiple demands and competing priorities to tight deadlines; The ability to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team; Strong organisational skills with a commitment to achieving quality results and ensuring all tasks are completed to a very high standard; A high level of motivation and a demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team; A willingness to share ideas and information with the purpose of achieving a particular result; Motivation, flexibility and willingness to adapt and positively contribute to the implementation of change, and the ability to use own initiative as and when appropriate; The ability to absorb new information quickly, understand new concepts and relationships, and the awareness to focus on important information; Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to network, build and maintain relationships and successfully engage, persuade and collaborate with internal colleagues; The self-confidence and resilience necessary to cope with challenging and/or sensitive situations; A keen interest in public affairs and be committed to the concept of Public Service. Desirable • Proficiency in Irish. Candidates who wish to have their ability in Irish assessed may be required to undergo a language assessment in order to satisfy publicjobs of their ability to communicate effectively in Irish. Candidates must also be able to demonstrate the capabilities required for effective performance at this level. Civil Service (Government Departments and Offices) Dublin/Nationwide Permanent – Full time Starting at €38,419 3pm on Thursday, 9th April 2026
Shop Assistant
A shop assistant, also known as a retail or sales assistant, provides customer service and supports daily store operations . Their duties include greeting customers, answering questions, processing transactions, handling returns, stocking shelves, and maintaining a tidy store environment. They may also be involved in promotional activities, inventory management, and ensuring a positive shopping experience for customers.
Low Vision Specialist
Job Title: Low Vision Specialist Location: Cork Reporting to: Low Vision Clinic Lead Contract Type: Permanent / Part Time Contract Hours: 20 per week Salary Scale Range: €43,268 - €62,529 Annual Leave: pro rata of 30 days (full time equivalent) Role Purpose The Low Vision Specialist is responsible for assessing and supporting children and young people with visual impairments and complex needs. The role focuses on maximising each child’s functional vision, independence, and participation in education, play, and daily life through individualised, evidence-based interventions. Working as part of the multidisciplinary team at ChildVision, the specialist will also support families—particularly in the early years—by providing guidance, triaging needs, and ensuring access to appropriate services. Key Responsibilities
Senior Jigsaw Clinician
POSITION SUMMARY: Senior Jigsaw Clinicians offer short-term therapeutic supports to young people aged 12-25 years who are experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties. This usually involves 1:1 work with the young person and sometimes it can include other family members as well. Our senior clinicians come from diverse professional backgrounds encompassing qualifications in social work, occupational therapy, mental health nursing, clinical/counselling/educational psychology, and psychotherapy, and they work as part of transdisciplinary teams based at one of our 15 services across the country. All of our clinicians share the same scope of practice to support the goals of our young people in a collaborative, respectful, and evidence-informed manner while drawing on their own unique training, experience, and skills. As senior members of the clinical team, Senior Jigsaw Clinicians assume leadership responsibilities, as appropriate, and work closely with the Clinical Manager in ensuring safe, effective, high quality service provision. Additionally, senior clinicians are involved in health promotion, youth engagement, service development, and advocacy. All of our senior clinicians benefit from frequent and supportive clinical supervision alongside a comprehensive programme of continuing professional development. This is a full time, 12-month Specific Purpose position, based in our Cork Service. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
