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An Exciting Time to Join Us: Ethos Care is expanding! As we continue to grow and provide exceptional care across our network of nursing homes, we’re looking to strengthen our central office team. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking, people-centered organisation at a time of innovation and development. About Ethos Care Ethos Care is a leading national provider of residential care for older people. We’re committed to creating a workplace where professionalism, compassion, and operational excellence come together to make a real difference for our residents, families, and colleagues. The Role: Office Manager As Office Manager, you will oversee and coordinate the administrative and operational functions of the Ethos Care Office. You’ll act as a central point of contact for multiple nursing homes, supporting both the CEO and the Director of Finance, while ensuring the smooth running of office operations and maintaining high standards of service and compliance. Your responsibilities will include: If this sounds like the role for you, then apply now!
Sales Assistant
Do you take pride in creating great experiences for others and enjoy working in an environment where no two days are the same. We’re on the lookout for enthusiastic, friendly, and celebration-loving people to join our team as Sales Assistants. Our stores are places of celebration, creativity, and connection—every day of the year. As things get busier, we’re looking for extra hands and friendly faces to help keep everything running smoothly. If you enjoy being part of a vibrant, welcoming environment, we’d love to have you on the team. The day to day What You’ll Be Getting Up To: About You No retail experience needed, you’ll be working with a friendly team and receive full training. What matters most is that you’re friendly, approachable, comfortable on your feet (it gets busy, but it’s all part of the fun!) and ready to help. If you’re flexible with your time — we may even offer shifts across nearby stores if you’re up for it.
Customer Experience Champion
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Store Manager
Role overview: The Store Manager oversees daily operations, drives sales performance, manages a team of motivated employees, and ensures exceptional customer service to achieve business goals. Responsibilities: CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE
Crew Member
McDonald's are one of the most recognised brands in the world, and the backbone of our brand is commitment to a set of core values: Serve, Inclusion, Integrity, Community and Family. We live by our values every day and are committed to fostering a safe, respectful and inclusive workplace, providing quality jobs, and making opportunity open to all. Join us and you'll become part of a team, that works together to provide the best customer experience. If you've visited one of our restaurants before, you’ve probably got some idea of what's involved in working here. But you might not realise the variety and scope of the role. We want every McDonald's customer to have a brilliant experience, every time they visit. That means hot food in a clean and friendly restaurant. As a Crew Member, you'll make it happen, whether you're preparing food, serving on the till or being out in the dining areas looking after our customers' needs. You will consistently deliver the highest standards of quality, service and cleanliness in the restaurant. Provide friendly, fast and accurate service. Complete tasks and activities in line with training, company guidelines and management direction. Follow all workplace safety, security and food hygiene procedures. Treat all customers and colleagues with courtesy and respect working as a supportive team member. Friendly, welcoming, courteous and helpful behaviour will come naturally to you and you’ll work well as part of a team. Effective communication skills such as attentive listening, face-to-face verbal communication and eye contact are a must. The ability to maintain high energy levels whilst working both efficiently and productively is essential. Quite simply, you'll be working in our fast moving, high energy environment and we’re looking for a genuine smile, enthusiasm, energy, plus an ability to connect with customers and make them feel valued. Benefits package includes: Holiday pay, Service Awards, Meal allowance, Employee discounts from top high street and online brands and much more.... CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE
Taco Bell Team Member
Taco Bell Team Member - Applegreen Ballincollig As a Taco Bell Team Member 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. About the Job: Reporting to the Restaurant General Manager (RGM), the Team Member feeds customers with great tasting food and provide great service, so our customers keep coming back! The Team Member is a representation of the brand in everything they do. What will I be doing as a Taco Bell Team Member? Service Champion – Front counter/Drive Thru INDHP
Cabin Crew
Description Want to become Cabin Crew for Europe’s Largest Airline Group? This is your opportunity to join the 16K+ Cabin Crew members across Ryanair’s growing network of 90+ operational bases who deliver best-in-class customer service to over 600K guests on over 3,600 flights EVERY SINGLE DAY!!! Flying for Ryanair means you not only get some amazing perks such as unlimited discount travel across Ryanair’s 250+ destinations, an industry-leading ‘5 on 3 off roster’, and highly competitive salary packages but you also get world-leading training, completely free! NO PRIOR EXPERIENCE is necessary as our training courses are designed to provide you with all the fundamental skills our crew use every day, which will allow you to deliver a safe and top-class inflight experience to our guests. Once complete, you will be issued with your ‘Cabin Crew Wings’ and ready to take to the Skies!!! As a member of the Ryanair Group Cabin Crew family, you will be immersed in our culture from day one, the career opportunities are endless including becoming a Cabin Supervisor, Base Supervisor, Regional Manager or why not aspire to become our next Director of Inflight? Life as Cabin Crew is fun & rewarding, it is however a demanding position where safety is our number 1 priority. You will be required to operate both early & late shifts & report for duty as early as 5 am in the morning on the early roster & not return home until midnight on the afternoon roster. If you are not a morning person, then think twice before applying. However, if you are customer-orientated, and like to work in a fast-paced environment with loads of enthusiasm, this could be the career for you!!!! Please note: As part of the application process, candidates are required to complete a mandatory English proficiency test and a situational judgement test. Failure to complete these assessments will result in disqualification from progressing to the interview stage. Requirements Competencies Customer Service Interpersonal Skills Sales Skills Teamwork
Office Administrator
Bárd na nGleann, a leading provider of technical writing services, is looking for an Office Administrator to join the team. This is a great role for someone who is highly motivated, organised and would love to work with an international company and co-ordinate and monitor office operations. It will ideally suit an experienced administrator who is looking for that next step in their career in a role in a fast-paced company. This is a part time position- 20 hours per week- working hours 12pm-5pm over 4 days to liaise with management and colleagues in the U.S. This position is based at the Bárd offices in Ballingeary, Co.Cork. About the job:
Tourism Strategy and Cruise Coordinator
SECTION 1: THE ROLE Cork County Council invites applications from suitably qualified persons who wish to be considered for inclusion on a panel from which temporary vacancies for Tourism Strategy and Cruise Coordinator may be filled. The appointed individual will play a key role in developing and implementing tourism strategies and initiatives that strengthen Cork County Council’s position in achieving its tourism objectives. This will involve ensuring alignment with relevant local, regional, and national plans, fostering strong collaboration with stakeholders, and driving projects that enhance Cork’s overall tourism offering. Key reference plans include the Cork City, Harbour and East Cork Destination Experience Development Plan (DEDP), the West Cork Coast and Kenmare DEDP, future DEDPs, the Cork County Development Plan, the Cork County Corporate Plan, and the Local Economic and Community Plan (LECP). The appointment will be on a three-year contractual basis. The person appointed will also be responsible for managing and leading the Council’s Cruise Tourism role. The person will contribute to the continual improvement of the overall cruise tourism strategy for the Council. Cruise tourism involves a number of Directorates and Departments across the Council, as well as outside agencies and bodies. The person appointed must be a strong and influential person who can engage and influence a wide range of internal and external stakeholders. They must have solid experience in tourism, with particular experience in cruise tourism being an advantage. They will bring their specialist knowledge to the delivery of excellent, client-focused cruise tourism. They will be tasked with the development and delivery of cruise tourism throughout Cork County. They will also work as part of the Council’s Community, Tourism & Rural Development Directorate and contribute to the work of the Tourism team. SECTION 2: DUTIES The duties may include but are not limited to the following and the post holder may be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post which may be assigned to him/her by management from time to time and to contribute to the development of the post while in office. Development and implementation of local tourism strategies and action plans in line with national policy and delivery of objectives of DEDPs, LECP, Corporate Plan and County Development Plan. Manage tourism-related projects, including grant applications and funding compliance. Monitor project delivery, budgets, and timelines in accordance with public sector governance standards. Prepare reports and recommendations for senior management, elected members and the Tourism Strategic Policy Committee. Liaise with Fáilte Ireland, local businesses, community groups, and other agencies Provide advice and assistance in the development of Cruise Tourism, and general Tourism advice to the Council. Develop a cruise tourism and marketing strategy for small, expedition type, luxury cruise liners calling to Cork County Council’s smaller ports and islands and visiting local attractions in a tailor-made and sustainable manner, incl. plans to meet objectives. Develop a tourism and marketing strategy for superyachts and other visiting leisure crafts in the region. Boost last-minute bookings for the upcoming season and maximise bookings for future. Identify cruise operators who can operate in and deliver on Cork County Council’s tourism objectives. Marketing and promotion of County Cork to cruise operators. Develop press releases and social media content for circulation by Cork County Council’s Communications Team. Attend Cruise Trade Shows to lead marketing and promotion, as required. Compile, prepare and update of promotional documents and products. Engage with community, enterprise and tourism representatives to refresh and update visitor product. Liaise with trade organisations, Fáilte Ireland and other relevant organisations to market and develop cruise tourism, as required. Coordination of activities before, during and after cruise ship visits, including: a. Liaise with visiting cruise ships, on behalf of Cork County Council. b. Liaise with shore operators – maintain a physical presence on the day to liaise with ground handlers, tourism service providers, coach operators, expedition leaders, local communities and other government agencies. c. Liaise with port authorities, on behalf of Cork County Council. Support operational staff, as required, during cruise call days or during other cruise related events. Prepare and deliver periodic report to management, as required. Any other duties which from time to time may be allocated by Line Management. SECTION 3: ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA / QUALIFICATIONS 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, Experience Each candidate must, on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms: a) Have at least obtained Grade D (or a Pass), in Higher or Ordinary Level in 5 subjects (or 4 subjects if Irish is included) from the approved list of subjects in the Department of Education Established Leaving Certificate Examination or Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme including Irish and/or English and one of the following: Mathematics, Accounting, Business Organisation or Economics, AND b) Have obtained at least Grade C (or Honours) in higher level (or Honours) papers in 3 subjects in that examination (2 subjects if Irish and/or one of the following is included: Mathematics, Accounting, Business Organisation or Economics) OR c) Have obtained a comparable standard in an equivalent examination, OR d) Hold a third level qualification of at least degree standard, and e) Have significant experience in managing marketing and communications for a large organisation, including experience across a range of the following: media relations, radio interviews, local and national print media, social media, digital content development, managing press / communications team resources, marketing, branding, internal communication management, event management and public relations. Desirable Qualifications Have attained qualifications in a relevant discipline and/or a professional qualification in a tourism related discipline. Required Skillset In the context of the key duties and responsibilities for the post of Tourism Strategy and Cruise Coordinator listed above, the ideal candidate should demonstrate through their application form and at the interview that they have knowledge and experience of: • Demonstrable experience of managing day to day internal and external communication; • A proven track record and ability in events management; • An understanding of the local authority system; • Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to network, build relationships and engage effectively with, and influence, stakeholders at all levels of seniority; • Proven ability to deal with multiple demands and competing priorities to tight deadlines; • Experience of managing and developing staff together with strong research, analytical and organisational skills; • Excellent communication skills, written and verbal, and experience in communicating complex issues clearly. Age Age restrictions shall only apply to a candidate where he/she is not classified as a new entrant within the meaning of the Public Services Superannuation Act, 2004. A candidate who is not classified as a new entrant must be under 70 years of age. Transport Holders of the office shall hold a full driving licence for Class B Vehicles and when required to do so shall have access to a motor car to carry out their duties. SECTION 4: COMPETENCIES A Competency Based Application form requires you to describe some of your personal achievements to date that demonstrate certain competencies (necessary skills and qualities) required for the position for which you are applying. For each competency you are given a description of a skill or quality. You are then asked to describe a situation, from your own experience, which you think is the best example of what YOU have done which demonstrates this skill or quality. It is essential that you describe how you demonstrated the skill or quality in question. Therefore, compose your replies carefully in this section and try to structure what you write so that you give specific information about what you have done. For example, do not simply say that “X was successful”, describe exactly what you did and how you demonstrated the skill or quality in question. For each example please include the following: a) The nature of the task, problem or objective; b) What you actually did and how you demonstrated the skill or quality (and, where appropriate, the date you demonstrated it); c) The outcome or result of the situation and your estimate of the proportion of credit you can claim for the outcome. SECTION 5: TENURE The position is temporary and fulltime. The post is pensionable. The initial contract duration is three years. A panel may be formed to fill temporary vacancies for Tourism Strategy and Cruise Coordinator that may arise during the lifetime of the panel. SECTION 6: SELECTION PROCESS The recruitment selection process will include an interview. Candidates will be assessed under the following criteria: • Delivering Results • Leading and Motivating & Managing Performance • Communicating Effectively • Personal Effectiveness • Knowledge & Experience relevant to the post. A panel may be formed on the basis of such interview. Candidates whose names are on a panel and who satisfy the local authority that they possess the qualifications declared for the office and that they are otherwise suitable for appointment may within the life of the panel be appointed as appropriate vacancies arise. SECTION 7: SALARY The salary scale for the post is: €60,011 - €78,015 basic per annum. €60,011 – €61,480 – €63,194 – €64,914 – €66,634 – €68,170 – €69,745 – €71,269 – €72,790 (Maximum) – €75,395 (1st LSI) (after 3 years satisfactory service on the Maximum) – €78,015 (2nd LSI) (after 3 years satisfactory service on the 1st LSI). Entry point to this scale will be determined in accordance with Circulars issued by the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government. In accordance with Departmental Circular letter EL 02/2011, a person who is not a serving local authority employee on or after 1st January 2011 will enter the scale for the position at a minimum point. Rate of remuneration may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government Policy. SECTION 8: LOCATION OF POST The initial work base will be County Hall, Carrigrohane Road, Cork. Cork County Council reserves the right to assign you to any department, premises or district in use by the Council now or in the future. Changes in location of employment will not result in payment of disturbance money or compensation. The person appointed will be required to provide him/herself at his/her own expense with the necessary mode of travel to and from work. SECTION 9: WORKING HOURS The normal working hours will be 35 hours per week. Duties may require the successful applicant to work outside of normal working hours, i.e. attendance at evening and weekend events, as part of normal working hours. As the lead on cruise tourism, the successful candidate will be required to be in attendance at times where cruise ships are visiting. All hours worked will be subject to the provision of the Organisation of Working Time Act, 1997 as amended.
Pool Assistant
SECTION 1: THE ROLE West Cork Leisure Centre – Dunmanway is a stunning, state of the art 25 metre pool. Facilities include a steam room, sauna, hydrotherapy pool, learner pool and a gymnasium. There are spacious changing rooms as well as accessible changing rooms. The Pool Assistant will lifeguard, teach and coach as required and ensure that the customer care policy of the facility is always maintained to the highest standards. The Pool Assistant will report to the Manager and Supervisors and will assist, supervise and control, where necessary, users of the facility. The Pool Assistant will ensure that all activity areas are ready for use as required both in terms of cleanliness and equipment that is required. SECTION 2: DUTIES The duties may include but are not limited to the following and the post holder may be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post which may be assigned to him/her from time to time and to contribute to the development of the post while in office. PART-TIME POOL ASSISTANT The Pool Assistant will report to the Manager/Supervisors and will assist, lifeguard and teach where applicable, users of the facility. He/She will ensure that all activity areas are ready for use as required both in terms of cleanliness and equipment that is required. The Pool Assistant will teach as required and ensure that the customer care policy of the facility is always maintained to the highest standards. Duties will include: 4. Supervision of activities in all areas of the facility. 5. Lifeguarding of all swimmers. 6. Setting up, changing and storing equipment, furniture and any apparatus as required by the Programme of the complex. 7. Assist and instruct individuals and/or groups in swimming tuition. 8. Promotion of the facility. 9. Supervise and control entrance areas, the foyer, pool hall, and other areas and generally assist the Manager and Supervisors in furthering the successful operation of the facility. 10. To effect minor repairs to equipment and to maintain all equipment in a safe and proper manner. 11. Administer First Aid where appropriate. 12. To receive supplies and equipment, recording and storage of same. 13. Cleaning of pool surrounds, decks, changing rooms, toilets and other areas. 14. Supervision of changing rooms. 15. General cleaning and labouring duties in the complex. 16. Reception duties as instructed by the Manager and Supervisors. 17. Responsibility for the carrying and handling of monies. 18. Water testing and recording of results. 19. Report writing for accidents and incidents, etc. 20. Cleaning of showers and toilets. 21. Any other duties, which from time to time, may be allocated by the Manager and Supervisors. 22. Enforcing the rules and regulations of the facility and monitoring the behaviour of all patrons. 23. The Pool Assistant will be required to update his/her Life Saving, Swimming Teaching and First Aid qualifications at the prescribed intervals. SECTION 3: ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA / QUALIFICATIONS Availability Candidates are required to be available for work weekdays, weekends and bank holidays. Character Each candidate must be of good character. The successful candidates will be subject to Garda Vetting in advance of appointment to the position. 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, Experience Each candidate must, on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms: • Hold a minimum current Irish Water Safety Pool Lifeguard award or RLSS National Pool Lifeguard Qualification. • Have a thorough knowledge of resuscitation including Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation and First Aid. If the successful applicant does not have a First Aid Qualification, they will be required to obtain it within 6 months of appointment. Desirable but not essential: • Swimming Teacher’s Award • A Certificate of Competence in Pool Plant Operator • Previous work in a swimming pool is also desirable but not necessary as full training will be provided. SECTION 4: SELECTION PROCESS The recruitment selection process will include an interview. Candidates will be assessed under the following criteria: • Relevant Experience • Interpersonal & Communication Skills • Knowledge & Understanding of the Post • Teamwork A panel may be formed on the basis of such interview. Candidates whose names are on a panel and who satisfy the local authority that they possess the qualifications declared for the office and that they are otherwise suitable for appointment may, within the life of the panel, be appointed as appropriate vacancies arise. SECTION 5: TENURE The position is Temporary and Part Time. The post is pensionable. A panel may be formed to fill vacancies for Temporary Part Time Pool Assistant (West Cork Leisure Centre – Dunmanway) which may arise during the lifetime of the panel. SECTION 6: SALARY Minimum Wage €14.15 per hour (as of the 1st January 2026). SECTION 7: LOCATION OF POST The position will be based initially at West Cork Leisure Centre – Dunmanway. Cork County Council reserves the right to assign you to any department, premises, or district in use by the Council, now or in the future. Changes in location of employment will not result in payment of disturbance money or compensation. The person appointed will be required to provide him/herself at his/her own expense with the necessary mode of travel to and from work. Holders of the office shall reside in the district in which their duties are to be performed or within a reasonable distance thereof. SECTION 8: WORKING HOURS The employment is temporary part-time. Applicants are required to be available to work 6:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. (weekend hours may vary). The post requires flexibility in working outside of normal hours; night and/or weekend work, early/late shifts, as directed. SECTION 9: ANNUAL LEAVE The annual leave entitlement is 8% of the total hours worked. The granting of annual leave at any particular time is always subject to the requirements of the Council and all annual leave is liable to suspension during periods of exceptional pressure. Cork County Council’s leave year runs from 1st January to 31st December. Granting of annual leave, payment for annual leave and arrangements for public holidays will be governed by the provisions of the Organisation of Working Time Act, 1997 (as amended). SECTION 10: GARDA VETTING Where the Council consider it necessary, successful candidates will be subject to Garda Vetting in advance of appointment to the position.
