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Remuneration The salary scale for the post at (01/02/2026) is: € 83,081, 83,827, 87,105, 90,397, 93,663, 96,943, 100,205 New appointees to any grade start at the minimum point of the scale. Incremental credit will be applied for recognised relevant service in Ireland and abroad (Department of Health Circular 2/2011). Incremental credit is normally granted on appointment, in respect of previous experience in the Civil Service, Local Authorities, Health Service and other Public Service Bodies and Statutory Agencies Salary Scales are updated periodically and the most up to date versions can be found here: https://healthservice.hse.ie/staff/benefits-services/pay/pay-scales.html New appointees to any grade start at the minimum point of the scale. Incremental credit will be applied for recognised relevant service in Ireland and abroad (Department of Health Circular 2/2011). Incremental credit is normally granted on appointment, in respect of previous experience in the Civil Service, Local Authorities, Health Service and other Public Service Bodies and Statutory Agencies. As per HR Circular 012/25 Please note that previous experience working in the public service counts only where the individual was employed directly by the relevant Civil Service/Public Body. It does not apply for temporary assignments with those bodies while engaged as an agency worker and employed by a private sector employment agency. Exemptions can be found at the following link. HSE Guidelines on Terms and Conditions of Employment provides additional information. https://www2.healthservice.hse.ie/organisation/national-pppgs/guidelines-on-terms-and-conditions-of-employment/ Purpose of the Post The post holder is responsible for the delivery and implementation of a range of generalist HR services within Letterkenny University Hospital and the provision of advice and guidance on HR and ER issues in order to support Letterkenny University Hospital in the achievement of its business objectives. Providing guidance on the broad HR strategy and policy direction and governance on people related matters to influence, monitor and support the changing structure and workforce with a focus on change management, leadership and development support. Provide HR support and guidance in the delivery of the organisational strategy in line with government policy and the Health Services People Strategy to ensure the orderly and integrated development of services within Letterkenny University Hospital. The LUH HR Manager will also be link person with the IHA & Regional HR Teams. Principal Duties and Responsibilities · The post holder will support the principle that care of the patient comes first at all times and will approach their work with the flexibility and enthusiasm necessary to make this principle a reality for every patient to the greatest possible degree · Maintain awareness of the primacy of the patient in relation to all hospital activities. · Performance management systems are part of the role and you will be required to participate in the hospital performance management programme Operational Management · Provide Human Resource support and advice to the Hospital Manager and the Hospital Management Team in relation to the full HR remit including recruitment, employment control, HR Data and reporting, attrition and absenteeism, employee satisfaction and performance management. · Participate in the Regional HR Strategy and processes, liaising with the Director of HR Donegal IHA, Regional Director of People and Regional HR Colleagues as appropriate. · Provide expert HR and ER support, direction and guidance on all HR policies and procedures to managers and staff working within Letterkenny University Hospital to ensure compliance with best practice and legislation which includes attending meetings with trade unions and staff representatives · Engage with Employee Representative Organisations to manage industrial relations and employee relations issues, as appropriate. Support the Hospital at third party representations, where appropriate · Work with the various HR services at IHA and regional level to ensure that the needs of LUH are being met and delivered in an effective and efficient way. · Lead the implementation of the European Working Time Directive across all services and staff within LUH. · Put in place a mechanism to provide communication to and feedback from all staff and services within LUH on the effectiveness of HR in all areas and work with HR colleagues to action feedback including the voluntary providers · Assist in the development of an Employee Engagement Programme & Culture within the Hospital Leadership & Direction · Work with the Hospital Manager, Director of HR Donegal IHA and the Regional Director of People to ensure HR supports the organisational design parameters to be applied to the new evolving structures where consistency, affordability and best fit will be applied to the design · Ensure the implementation of the organisation’s Human Resource Strategy in support of the efficient and effective development and deployment of human resources within the Division to achieve its business objectives. · Provide leadership in the area of change management to ensure the HR policies, programmes and activities are aligned to the Regional Health Area goals. · Assist in the development and implementation of strategies that promotes the HSE as an employer of choice to attract the highest calibre of staff with the appropriate skill mix · Assist in the development of an organisational culture that values people, their skills, ideas and contribution and genuinely seeks to empower individuals Governance & Accountability · Ensure that the agreed HR standards, practices, policies and procedures are in operation across the Division in line with Government Policy and the wider civil and public sector reform · Contribute to the national agendas on HR matters as appropriate · Act as a spokesperson for the organisation in line with the organisation’s Communication Plan as required · Demonstrate pro-active commitment to all communications with internal and external stakeholders General · Have a working knowledge of the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) Standards as they apply to the role for example, Standards for Healthcare, National Standards for the Prevention and Control of Healthcare Associated Infections, Hygiene Standards etc. and comply with associated HSE protocols for implementing and maintaining these standards as appropriate to the role. · To support, promote and actively participate in sustainable energy, water and waste initiatives to create a more sustainable, low carbon and efficient health service. KPI’s · The identification and development of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) which are congruent with the Hospital’s service plan targets. · The development of Action Plans to address KPI targets. · Driving and promoting a Performance Management culture. · In conjunction with line manager assist in the development of a Performance Management system for your profession. · The management and delivery of KPIs as a routine and core business objective. PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING GENERAL CONDITIONS: · Employees must attend fire lectures periodically and must observe fire orders. · All accidents within the Department must be reported immediately. · Infection Control Policies must be adhered to. · In line with the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Acts 2005 and 2010 all staff must comply with all safety regulations and audits. · In line with the Public Health (Tobacco) (Amendment) Act 2004, smoking within the Hospital Buildings is not permitted. · Hospital uniform code must be adhered to. · Provide information that meets the need of Senior Management. · To support, promote and actively participate in sustainable energy, water and waste initiatives to create a more sustainable, low carbon and efficient health service. Risk Management, Infection Control, Hygiene Services and Health & Safety · The management of Risk, Infection Control, Hygiene Services and Health & Safety is the responsibility of everyone and will be achieved within a progressive, honest and open environment. · The post holder must be familiar with the necessary education, training and support to enable them to meet this responsibility. · The post holder has a duty to familiarise themselves with the relevant Organisational Policies, Procedures & Standards and attend training as appropriate in the following areas: o Continuous Quality Improvement Initiatives o Document Control Information Management Systems o Risk Management Strategy and Policies o Hygiene Related Policies, Procedures and Standards o Decontamination Code of Practice o Infection Control Policies o Safety Statement, Health & Safety Policies and Fire Procedure o Data Protection and confidentiality Policies · The post holder is responsible for ensuring that they become familiar with the requirements stated within the Risk Management Strategy and that they comply with the Group’s Risk Management Incident/Near miss reporting Policies and Procedures. · The post holder is responsible for ensuring that they comply with hygiene services requirements in your area of responsibility. Hygiene Services incorporates environment and facilities, hand hygiene, catering, cleaning, the management of laundry, waste, sharps and equipment. · The post holder must foster and support a quality improvement culture through-out your area of responsibility in relation to hygiene services. · The post holders’ responsibility for Quality & Risk Management, Hygiene Services and Health & Safety will be clarified to you in the induction process and by your line manager. · The post holder must take reasonable care for his or her own actions and the effect that these may have upon the safety of others. · The post holder must cooperate with management, attend Health & Safety related training and not undertake any task for which they have not been authorised and adequately trained. · The post holder is required to bring to the attention of a responsible person any perceived shortcoming in our safety arrangements or any defects in work equipment. · It is the post holder’s responsibility to be aware of and comply with the HSE Health Care Records Management/Integrated Discharge Planning (HCRM / IDP) Code of Practice. Risk Management, Quality, Health & Safety · Adequately identifies, assesses, manages and monitors risk within their area of responsibility. · Have a working knowledge of the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) Standards as they apply to the role for example, Standards for Healthcare, National Standards for the Prevention and Control of Healthcare Associated Infections, Hygiene Standards etc. and comply with associated HSE protocols for implementing and maintaining these standards as appropriate to the role. · Support, promote and actively participate in sustainable energy, water and waste initiatives to create a more sustainable, low carbon and efficient health service. Education & Training · Engage in the HSE performance achievement process in conjunction with your Line Manager and staff as appropriate. The above Job Description 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 him/her from time to time and to contribute to the development of the post while in office. Eligibility Criteria Qualifications and/ or experience Candidates must have at the latest date of application: · Significant experience of managing and working within a HR environment at a senior level
Project Administrator
We are seeking to recruit an Administrator to join our growing business. The Administrator will work as part of the Busbar Engineering Team, to organize and manage project documents and administration. The position will be based in our Letterkenny facility, 5 days per week. Responsibilities and Measurement Criteria with Time investment Needed on Each: -
Warehouse Assistant
As a result of our expansion plans and our continued ongoing success we are looking to appoint a full time Warehouse Assistant. In this role you will assist the Warehouse Supervisor in ensuring that the whole goods in/out procedure run in accordance with company procedures, policies and guidelines. What are we looking for? To be successful in this role, you will be expected to: Why The Range? Working for The Range is no ordinary job. We are a Sunday Times Top Track 100 company and one of the UK’s fastest growing retailers. Much of this success is thanks to our talented and passionate teams. From retail opportunities nationwide to innovative roles in our Head Office and fulfilment positions at our state of the art distribution centres, you’re sure to find the role to match your skills and your ambition. People are at the heart of our retail concept, and we want to invest in our staff and make the future extraordinary. Apply today for a challenging and rewarding position in a dynamic, fast paced environment and take the next step in your career.
Wood Manufacturing and Finishing Apprentice
Wood Manufacturing & Finishing First Year Apprentice position available. We are seeking an Apprentice who is eager to learn with us in our Bespoke Kitchen and Furniture Company and grow their skills in the world of Joinery. This apprenticeship is a minimum of 4 years and on successful completion will be awarded a Level 6 Advanced Certificate Craft -Wood Manufacturing & Finishing. If you think this position is for you and you have a keen interest in Joinery, please send your C.V. and a covering letter by email to trevor@deaneryfurniture.com.
School Transport Escort
In accordance with Department of Education & Skills guidelines regarding the revision of pay for all staff paid directly by a recognised school or ETB, the following are the revised hourly rates for School Bus Escorts. Hourly Rate The hourly rate effective from 1st August 2025 is €15.66. Holiday Pay Holiday pay will continue to be paid at 8%. RESPONSIBILITIES OF AN ESCORT • Must ensure that they are on the bus at time of first pick-up and last set down. • Are responsible for the safety of children when opening and closing doors prior to ‘stop’ and ‘move off.’ • Assisting children to board and alight safely from the school bus. • Making sure all children are seated with appropriate straps, harnesses where provided. • Ensure that each pupil is received by some responsible person at the set down point. DUTIES OF AN ESCORT • Supervision of children travelling on bus. • Maintain a good working relationship with the driver of the bus. • Act as liaison between Principal and/or Class Teacher and parents when required i.e. conveyance of messages and letter to parents. • Observe confidentiality in all aspects of work. • Be aware of particular disabilities of children on the bus and be briefed by the principal on how to deal with same, e.g. epilepsy etc. • Perform any other duties relevant to the position of escort which may be assigned by the principal from time to time. • Unless under exceptional circumstances, the escort should never leave the bus. • The escort’s position on the bus should be where maximum control of children is achieved i.e. at back of bus. • Report all concerns to the principal and/or Class Teacher.
Caretaker
Education and Qualifications Have obtained at least Grade D3 in five subjects in the Leaving Certificate Examination (higher, ordinary, applied 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 comparable to Leaving Certificate standard or equivalent or higher, or have appropriate relevant experience which encompasses equivalent skills and expertise. Experience Relevant experience as a caretaker with associated responsibilities. Numeracy/Literacy Good numeracy and literacy skills. KEY ELEMENTS OF THE JOB / DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The duties of a Caretaker are listed below: To take care of the premises and contents and to prevent, as far as possible, any damage to the structure, furniture, fittings and equipment. To be responsible for the opening and closing of the buildings as required. Ensure that the building is safe and secure. To keep the premises, furniture and equipment secure. To keep the premises, furniture and fittings in a clean condition (this includes bathrooms on a continual basis throughout the day in accordance with requirements of the H.S.E./Environmental Health Officer). To keep in a clean condition all glass doors, windows, etc., and to carry out painting of walls, woodwork and window frames as directed by the Line Manager. To see to the heating requirements of the building and safeguard the heating and water pipes during the cold period of the year. To keep in safe custody the keys of all rooms in the building and to ensure that no unauthorised person has access to any part of the building. To set out and transfer, as required, equipment and furniture, including preparation for group meetings and other events. To give such assistance as may be required outside the building as directed by the Line Manager. To keep the grounds in good order, including maintenance of paths, parking areas and all access routes. To open and close the building as directed by the Line Manager. To note and arrange for the receipt of furniture, equipment, food supplies, fuel and other materials for general use. To perform such similar duties as may be required and generally to carry out such duties as may be required from time to time by the ETB, the Chief Executive and Line Manager. To complete relevant documentation as required under Health and Safety legislation. To work in compliance with the Building’s Safety Statement. To carry out any other duties appropriate to the position. This job description 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 him or her from time to time by the Chief Executive and to contribute to the development of the post while in the role. The Office This is a permanent pensionable post. The normal working week is 39 hours on a five-day week basis, excluding breaks. The schedule of hours is to be agreed with the Line Manager. The holder of the office shall not engage in any gainful occupation, other than as an employee of MSLETB, to such an extent as to impair the performance of his or her duties as an employee of MSLETB or in any occupation which might conflict with the interests of MSLETB or which might be inconsistent with the discharge of his or her duties as an MSLETB Officer. Probation The successful candidate shall serve a probationary period in accordance with the terms set out in MSLETB’s Probationary Policy. Salary The salary shall be fully inclusive and shall be as determined from time to time. Holders of the office shall pay to MSLETB any fees or other monies (other than their inclusive salary) payable to or received by them by virtue of their office or in respect of any services which they are required by or under any enactment to perform. The salary scale and entry point on this scale will be determined in accordance with Circulars issued by the Department of Education and Youth. Circular 0007/2026 applies. The rate of remuneration may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government Policy. Annual Leave The annual leave allowance for the position of Caretaker is 22 days (pro rata). This allowance is subject to the usual conditions regarding the granting of annual leave in MSLETB, is based on a five-day week and is exclusive of the usual public holidays. Sick Leave Pay during properly certified sick absence, provided there is no evidence of permanent disability for service, will apply on a pro rata basis, in accordance with the provisions of the sick leave circulars. Location/Base The successful candidate will be initially assigned to Davitt College, Castlebar. Mayo, Sligo and Leitrim Education and Training Board reserves the right to assign you to any other location or base that is under the control of Mayo, Sligo and Leitrim Education and Training Board, as the need arises. Any change in location or base by Mayo, Sligo and Leitrim Education and Training Board will not be deemed as redeployment as provided for under the Public Service Agreements. Start Date MSLETB shall require a person to whom an appointment is offered to take up such appointment within a period of not more than 6 weeks and, if they fail to take up the appointment within such period or such longer period as MSLETB in its absolute discretion may determine, MSLETB shall not appoint them. Business Travel When absent from home and headquarters on duty, appropriate travelling expenses and subsistence allowances will be paid subject to the normal ETB/Public Service regulations. Superannuation Contributions Persons who become pensionable officers of MSLETB who are liable to pay Class D rate of PRSI contribution will be required, in respect of their superannuation, to contribute to MSLETB at the rate of 5% of their pensionable remuneration. Persons who become pensionable officers of MSLETB who are liable to pay the Class A rate of PRSI contribution will be required, in respect of their superannuation, to contribute to MSLETB at the rate of 1.5% of their pensionable remuneration plus 3.5% of net pensionable remuneration (i.e. pensionable remuneration less twice the annual rate of social insurance old age contributory pension payable at the maximum rate to a person with no adult dependant or qualified children). All persons who become pensionable officers of MSLETB are required, in respect of the Spouses and Children Contributory Pension Scheme 1986, to contribute to MSLETB at the rate of 1.5% of their pensionable remuneration or net pensionable remuneration, whichever is relevant and in accordance with the terms of the Scheme. Persons who become pensionable officers of MSLETB for the first time on or after 1 January 2013 are liable to pay the Class A rate of PRSI contribution and are required, in respect of superannuation, to contribute at the rate of 3.5% of net pensionable remuneration (i.e. pensionable remuneration less twice the annual rate of social insurance old age contributory pension payable at the maximum rate to a person with no adult dependant or qualified children) plus 3% of pensionable pay. Retirement Effective from 1 January 2013, the Single Public Service Pension Scheme applies to all first-time new entrants to the public service, as well as to former public servants returning to the public service after a break of more than 26 weeks. The minimum retirement age is 66, with compulsory retirement at age 70. For appointees who are deemed not to be “new entrants” as defined in the Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2004, the minimum retirement age is 60 and the maximum retirement age is 70. For Class A “new entrants” as defined in the Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2004, the minimum retirement age is 65 with no maximum retirement age. Pension Accrual A 40-year limit on total service that can be counted towards pension, where a person has been a member of more than one existing public service pension scheme, applies. This 40-year limit, which is provided for in the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012, came into effect on 28 July 2012. This may have implications for any appointee who has acquired pension rights in previous public service employment. Pension Abatement If the appointee has previously been employed in the Civil or Public Service and is in receipt of a pension from the Civil or Public Service, or where a Civil or Public Service pension comes into payment during his or her re-employment, that pension will be subject to abatement in accordance with Section 52 of the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012. Department of Education and Skills Early Retirement Scheme for Teachers Circular 102/2007 The Department of Education and Skills introduced an Early Retirement Scheme for Teachers. It is a condition of the Early Retirement Scheme that, with the exception of the situations set out in paragraphs 10.2 and 10.3 of the relevant circular, and with those exceptions only, if a teacher accepts early retirement under Strands 1, 2 or 3 of this scheme and is subsequently employed in any capacity in any area of the public sector, payment of pension to that person under the scheme will immediately cease. Pension payments will, however, be resumed on the ending of such employment or on the person’s 60th birthday, whichever is later, but on resumption, the pension will be based on the person’s actual reckonable service as a teacher (i.e. the added years previously granted will not be taken into account in the calculation of the pension payment). Ill-Health Retirement Please note that where an individual has retired from a Civil or Public Service body on the grounds of ill health, his or her pension from that employment may be subject to review in accordance with the rules of ill health retirement within the pension scheme of that employment. Eligibility to Compete Citizenship Requirements Eligible candidates must be: (a) A citizen of the European Economic Area (EEA). The EEA consists of the Member States of the European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway; or (b) A citizen of the United Kingdom (UK); or (c) A citizen of Switzerland pursuant to the agreement between the EU and Switzerland on the free movement of persons; or (d) A non-EEA citizen who has a Stamp 4 permission or a Stamp 5 permission. To qualify, candidates must be eligible by the date of any job offer. Incentivised Scheme for Early Retirement (ISER) It is a condition of the Incentivised Scheme for Early Retirement (ISER), as set out in Department of Finance Circular 12/09, that retirees under that scheme are not eligible to apply for another position in the same employment or the same sector. Therefore, such retirees may not apply for this position. Department of Environment, Community and Local Government (Circular Letter LG (P) 06/2013) The Department of Environment, Community and Local Government Circular Letter LG (P) 06/2013 introduced a Voluntary Redundancy Scheme for Local Authorities. In accordance with the terms of the Collective Agreement: Redundancy Payments to Public Servants dated 28 June 2012, it is a specific condition of that Voluntary Early Retirement (VER) scheme that persons will not be eligible for re-employment in any Public Service body (as defined by the Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Acts 2009 to 2011 and the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012) for a period of 2 years from their date of departure under this scheme. These conditions also apply in the case of engagement or employment on a contract for service basis (either as a contractor or as an employee of a contractor). Department of Health and Children Circular (7/2010) The Department of Health Circular 7/2010 dated 1 November 2010 introduced a Targeted Voluntary Early Retirement (VER) Scheme and Voluntary Redundancy Scheme (VRS). It is a condition of the VER scheme that persons availing of the scheme will not be eligible for re-employment in the public health sector or in the wider Public Service or in a body wholly or mainly funded from public monies. The same prohibition on re-employment applies under the VRS, except that the prohibition is for a period of 7 years. People who availed of the VER are not eligible to compete in this competition. People who availed of the VRS scheme and who may be successful in this competition will have to prove their eligibility (expiry of period of non-eligibility). Collective Agreement: Redundancy Payments to Public Servants The Department of Public Expenditure and Reform letter dated 28 June 2012 to Personnel Officers introduced, with effect from 1 June 2012, a Collective Agreement which has been reached between the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform and the Public Services Committee of the ICTU in relation to ex gratia redundancy payments to public servants. It is a condition of the Collective Agreement that persons availing of the agreement will not be eligible for re-employment in the public service by any public service body (as defined by the Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Acts 2009 to 2011) for a period of 2 years from termination of employment. People who availed of this scheme and who may be successful in this competition will have to prove their eligibility (expiry of period of non-eligibility).
Policy and Research Officer
Overview of the Agri-Food Regulator An Rialálaí Agraibhia (Agri-Food Regulator) is an independent statutory Office established in December 2023 under the Agricultural and Food Supply Chain Act 2023. The Agri-Food Regulator is concerned with promoting fairness and transparency in the agri-food supply chain. Its statutory remit and focus is on business-to-business relationships within the supply chain. The 2023 Act assigns two main areas of work to the Regulator: (a) the enforcement of unfair trading law in business-to-business relationships in the agri-food supply chain. Under the 2023 Act, the Agri-Food Regulator has been designated as the Enforcement Authority for the purposes of Directive (EU) 2019/633 of 17 April 2019 on unfair trading practices in business-to-business relationships in the agricultural and food supply chain. To coincide with the establishment of the new Office, the Unfair Trading Regulations (SI 625 of 2023) were introduced and, from that date, the provisions of SI 198 of 2021 introduced as part of the initial transposition of the Directive into Irish law were revoked. The Unfair Trading Regulations provide legal protection against 16 specific unfair practices for any supplier of agri-food products subject to their annual turnover being lower than the buyer's turnover once the buyer’s annual turnover is greater than €2m. (b) the collection, analysis and publishing of reports on price and market data relating to the agricultural and food supply chain in the State and to publish regular analysis and reports on contingency issues regarding the agricultural and food supply chain. Following a request from the Board of the Agri-Food Regulator, new regulations granting the Agri-Food Regulator the power to compel the provision of price and market information from businesses were signed by Martin Heydon TD, Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine on 16th December 2025. The new Regulations (SI 629/2025) have been published. Under these Regulations, the Regulator will have the ability to compel information impacting upon price and margins from a business within the agri-food supply chain in cases where that business has not complied with a request for information voluntarily. Background to the Legal and Research Unit As the Agri-Food Regulator continues to develop and expand its statutory functions, there is a growing need to strengthen research capacity to support effective regulation, enforcement and policy development. The Regulator is therefore establishing a new Legal and Research Unit, combining legal advisory and research functions during the organisation’s current phase of growth, with the expectation that these functions may evolve into standalone units over time. Among the responsibilities of this new Unit are to: • oversee the development, implementation and oversight of buyer guidelines. • assist in the preparation of various reports as the Agricultural and Food Supply Chain Act 2023 requires. • assist in the ongoing development and execution of annual supplier surveys, including the design of survey methodology, analysis of results and the identification of areas for improvement. • undertake or commission research and analysis. • report and make recommendations in relation to policy matters or proposals for legislative change. Roles As part of the development of this new Unit, the Regulator is looking to recruit two Policy and Research Officers who will be tasked with progressing the development, implementation, and oversight of the responsibilities outlined above. The roles will play a key part in translating data, insights, and regulatory objectives into clear, practical guidance for businesses and stakeholders. The positions will combine policy development, research, operational management and stakeholder engagement, while supporting a culture of continuous learning, ethical practice and innovation across the organisation. As the roles evolve, the Policy and Research Officers will help shape emerging processes, contribute to quality assurance and represent the Regulator at external events and forums. The successful candidates will report to the Head of Legal and Research and may have at least one staff member reporting to them, depending on how the work of the organisation evolves. The posts are located at the Government Campus, Backweston, Celbridge, Co. Kildare. The successful candidates must have access to their own transport and should have a full, clean driving licence given that some domestic travel is envisaged with possible overnight stays. It is intended to create a panel from this competition from which appointments may be made to further vacancies within the Legal and Research Unit as well as to similar roles across the organisation. Any panel established under this competition will remain in place for 18 months. Inclusion on a panel does not confer a right to appointment. Candidates not appointed before the panel expires or is exhausted will have no entitlement to appointment thereafter. Role and Responsibilities Responsibilities of these roles include but are not limited to: • Coordinating the development and implementation of buyer guidelines based on stakeholder engagement and consultation in addition to analysis of available data and insights. • Managing the conducting and continual enhancement of both annual and once-off surveys and other research activities as they arise. • Developing the research function of the organisation and identifying opportunities to contribute to the various functions of the Regulator. • Contributing to the organisation through effective and efficient operational management of assigned functions within the Unit. • Contributing to the communication efforts of the Unit and broader organisation with a broad range of stakeholders, particularly with respect to the regulatory framework and general approach to buyer guidelines and possible codes of practice submitted by businesses. • Actively participating in the building of a culture of continuous learning and innovation across the organisation. • Representing the Regulator at stakeholder events – travel nationally is envisaged with the potential for overnight travel. • As a new role at the Regulator, undertake additional duties (relevant to the role and/or skill sets required) that emerge as the role establishes within the organisation. Note: The above is a general guide to the key duties and responsibilities of the role and is not an exhaustive description. The functions and responsibilities initially assigned to the position are based on the current organisational requirements and may be changed from time to time. Essential Criteria Please note: In order to satisfy the shortlisting panel that you meet these criteria, you must explicitly reference how you meet the same in your application. Failure to demonstrate these may prevent your application progressing to future shortlisting stages. Each candidate must meet the following requirements at the time of the competition closing: • Have an Honours bachelor’s degree (NFQ Level 8) or equivalent. • Have experience clearly communicating complex information either in writing or verbally. • Demonstrate the capacity to manage multiple projects and competing priorities and work independently while contributing effectively within a developing team. • Possess strong IT and digital capability including proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience using data or document management tools. • Have a minimum of 12 months’ work experience. • Full clean driver’s license with access to own car. Desirable Criteria Please note that should further shortlisting be required after consideration of essential criteria above, a selection of the following may be assessed. The ideal candidate should: • Have an Honours bachelor’s degree (NFQ Level 8) or higher in a discipline directly relevant to the role of the Agri-Food Regulator such as Food and Agribusiness Management, Food Business and Innovation, Food Supply Chain Operations, Sustainable Food Systems. • Have a minimum of 6 months’ relevant work experience in one or more of the following areas: ➢ Policy development, regulatory analysis or legislative implementation. ➢ Economic, market or sectoral research and analysis. ➢ Designing, managing or analysing surveys and research projects. ➢ Regulatory compliance, enforcement or governance frameworks. ➢ Stakeholder consultation and engagement. • Have experience in the preparation of reports, briefings or policy recommendations. • Demonstrate a strong understanding of regulatory or enforcement environments, public sector governance and accountability frameworks, and market dynamics and/or supply chain structures, ideally within the agri-food sector. • Have experience of communications outreach in a work environment. • Have experience with data visualisation tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau). Remuneration Salary Grade: Administrative Officer Salary Scale: €40,768 €43,464 €44,236 €47,613 €51,950 €55,395 €58,977 €62,606 €66,233 €69,849 €72,353 (LSI1), €75,789 (LSI 2) Personal Pension Contribution (PPC) rate. This salary is payable to an individual who is required to make a personal pension contribution (PPC) to their main pension (in general those persons whose initial appointment to the Public Service is on or after 6th April 1995). €39,242 €41,991 €42,369 €45,579 €49,687 €52,858 €56,173 €59,587 €63,031 €66,469 €68,840 (LSI 1), €72,108 (LSI 2) Non-Personal Pension Contribution (non-PPC) rate. This salary is payable to an individual who is not required to make a personal pension contribution (PPC) to their main pension scheme. Annual Leave: 25 days per annum. This leave is on the basis of a five day week and is exclusive of the usual public holidays. Note: • entry will be at point 1 of the scale and will not be subject to negotiation. • different pay and conditions may apply if, immediately prior to appointment, the appointee is already a serving Civil Servant or Public Servant. • the rate of remuneration may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government pay policy. Contract: Permanent
Retained Firefighter
QUALIFICATIONS Character Each candidate must be of good character and the successful applicant may be subject to Garda Vetting prior to any appointment being confirmed. Age Each candidate must be at least 18 years of age on 1 May 2026. Retirement age for Retained Fire fighters is 55 years of age (up to 62 years of age subject to conditions). Health Each candidate must be free from any defects which would render that person unsuitable to perform the duties of the post and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. For the purpose of satisfying this requirement, it will be necessary to undergo at the candidate’s own expense an initial medical examination by a qualified medical practitioner to be nominated by Cork County Council. Note the requirement to complete and pass the Chester Step Test detailed below. On taking up appointment, the expense of the medical examination will be refunded to the candidate. Retained Fire fighters will be required to undergo regular and ad hoc medical examinations at any time. Given the strenuous nature of fire fighting duties, the medical examination will be of a very thorough nature. Please note that the following disabilities will render an applicant unsuitable for fire fighting duties and will lead to disqualification at the examination. History of epilepsy Alcohol or drug dependency Obesity Chronic bronchitis or asthma or other disabling disease of the lungs Organic disease of the cardiovascular system Diabetes mellitus Unaided vision less than 6/12 in either eye Inability to hear a forced whisper or conversational voice separately in either ear at 20 feet Evidence of labyrinthine disturbance A history of vertigo or an illness which would affect sense of balance History of mental instability Please note that it is recommended that Retained Fire fighters be vaccinated against the Hepatitis B Virus and in this connection the vaccine will be made available free of charge to successful candidates. Fitness Test Part of the pre employment medical examination includes completing the fitness test. Candidates successful at interview must successfully complete the fitness test prior to employment being offered. The fitness test at the recruit medical is the Chester Step Test. The Chester Step Test measures aerobic capacity and fitness and entails a moderately vigorous level of physical activity. The level of fitness needed to pass this test requires regular exercise and the test pass level is difficult to achieve if the candidate does not already have a good level of physical fitness prior to the test. Medical examiner advice is that fitness needed for this test does not come overnight; realistically it takes at least a few weeks and often longer to appreciably improve your fitness level. Candidates who fail the initial Chester Step Test will be offered one further fitness test only. This may be a Chester Step Test or a Shuttle Run test, as determined by Cork County Council. No further retests will be offered. Residence and Availability Only applicants from competent persons who reside and work within 2 miles of the fire station of the relevant unit and whose ordinary activity does not take them away from the town in which a brigade is located will be considered. On receipt of a fire or other emergency call you should be in attendance at the station within five minutes. Unemployed persons are not precluded from applying, provided that they satisfy the residence and availability requirements. Licence Each applicant must hold a full current Category B European Community Model Driving Licence free from endorsement. Garda Vetting Candidates successful at interview will be required to undergo Garda Vetting, which will be directly arranged by Cork County Council. PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYMENT The employment is part time. Panels may be used to fill permanent and temporary vacancies. New entrant retained fire fighters who commence on or after 1 January 2013 will be members of the Single Public Service Pension Scheme (SPSPS), as established by the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012. The Single Scheme does not provide for a Retained Fire fighters gratuity. New entrants will pay superannuation contributions each quarter, with SPSPS pension lump sum and pension payable on retirement, subject to certain conditions. Retained Fire fighters must retire (on their birthday) upon reaching the age limit for the employment (currently 55 years of age and up to 62 subject to conditions). A successful candidate will only be offered employment on a probationary basis as a Retained Fire fighter subject to satisfactory completion of the following courses. (a) Firefighting Skills Course This course is a full time three week course which will be held in Ireland and will involve staying away from home on a Monday to Friday basis for the three weeks. (b) Breathing Apparatus Course This course is of a full time nature, of two weeks duration and is held outside the county. (c) Compartment Fire Behaviour Training Course This course is of one week duration, normally held outside of the county. (d) Occupational First Aid Course This course is of a full time nature, normally three days duration and is held within the county. (e) Class C HGV driving licence. The above does not preclude the Council from offering temporary employment but failure to complete either of the above courses satisfactorily will result in termination of employment. Subject to compliance with the conditions of item 4 above, the employment is subject to a probationary period of one year and will be terminable by the giving of one week’s notice by either side during that period. After the employment has been confirmed, it will be terminable at any stage on the giving of the required notice by either side under the Minimum Notice and Terms of Employment Act 1973, or without notice in circumstances justifying immediate dismissal. Please note that due to the requirement for firefighters to wear Breathing Apparatus, all facial growth below the line of the upper lip must be removed, for example beards. Retained Fire fighters must be prepared to attend other courses which may be held in Ireland or the United Kingdom. Availability Based on an annual 52 weeks, excluding 4 weeks annual leave, Retained Firefighters will be required to be available and attend alerts 24 weeks in the year on a week on and week off basis. Across the 24 weeks where a Retained Firefighter is rostered off they can, if they so wish, attend incidents. In the event of occasional unavoidable absence of one rostered member for part of his or her week, it is the responsibility of the rostered member to arrange cover for the period of his or her absence with an available off duty member. This agreement has to be notified and agreed with by the Station Officer or Sub Station Officer in advance. This is to guarantee that the Station Officer is in a position to ensure that the minimum manning levels for each station are met before any cover arrangement can be approved. Retained Firefighters must normally reside and work in the town where the Brigade is located and in such a proximity to the Fire Station which will allow him or her to respond within the turnout time set by the Chief Fire Officer (current requirement is a target timeframe of five minutes for the first appliance to leave the station). It is necessary that he or she be released from his or her normal employment on the occasions that attendance at incidents demands such release. Changes of residence or workplace must be notified in writing to the Chief Fire Officer. Failure to do so may result in termination of employment as a Firefighter. Any change of residence or place of work that puts the Firefighter at a distance or turnout times more than that permitted by the Chief Fire Officer from the Fire Station, or to a location unacceptable to the Chief Fire Officer, will result in termination of employment as a Firefighter. The Council may at its discretion, prior to employing any qualified candidate, seek appropriate evidence as to the availability of such person to fulfil the duties of this position. Annual Leave Four weeks annual leave per annum in addition to the annual payment of the retainer. Furthermore, payment for annual leave is confirmed as being 8 percent of earnings. These earnings will be calculated on the basis of the previous year’s earnings excluding the retainer, clothing allowance and payment for annual leave and public holiday leave in the previous year. The payment for annual leave will be made when employees take annual leave as part of the fortnightly pay cycle. Members of brigades shall be subject to such rules and regulations as may be issued from time to time. It should be particularly noted that Retained Fire fighters must, in the matter of drills, attendance at fires or in other emergencies, comply strictly with the orders and discretion of the Station Officer, or in his absence such other Brigade Member as may be in charge. Any Retained Fire fighter guilty of infringement of this regulation will be dismissed. Generally, members of all brigades will be under the general control and supervision of the Chief Fire Officer, Senior Assistant Chief Fire Officer, Senior Executive Fire Officer, Assistant Chief Fire Officer, Assistant Fire Officer or other appropriate officer as the case may be. While on duty, Retained Fire fighters shall use the clothing and personal equipment provided by the Council and the same shall be left in the station immediately after the cessation of duty. Retained Fire fighters may not use such clothing and equipment save while on duty. Retained Fire fighters must comply fully with safety policy and directives in force from time to time. Rostering of Retained Fire fighters will take place at the Council’s discretion. Rate of Pay €16,852 - €20,251 per year. Attendance at Incidents An annual review will be undertaken in December each year to identify stations with low incident mobilisation. Where such levels fall below 75 hours in a calendar year, an adjustment payment will be made to each firefighter to provide for a minimum annual payment of 75 hours. This payment will be calculated on a pro rata basis for any new entrants in a calendar year. Attendance at Drills Drills take place on station three times a month at regular intervals (36 drills annually) and are of two and a half hours duration. There is an obligation on firefighters to attend 85 percent of drills annually. The retaining fee will not normally be paid to any member who has failed to attend at least 85 percent of drills during the quarter, the decision on which if appropriate is at the discretion of the Chief Fire Officer. The Council reserves the right to alter the frequency and duration of drills at its discretion.
