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About This Role: Act as company representative in a customer facing business unit for a new mobile brand, in accordance with policies and procedures, in interactions with existing and potential customers. Represent the company so as to maximize the customer base and revenue opportunities. Why This Role: With up to two years experience the role holder will be a customer focused and team player that is highly motivated and sales focused. Information exchange is a significant feature of the job with a necessity to clarify information of a more complex nature. There is a requirement for tact and diplomacy when dealing with others. Flexible - will be available for late night and weekend trading. Expectations From The Role: Key Responsibilities CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Internships in the Communications Unit of the Department of Foreign Affairs
Applications are invited for paid internships, which may arise in the Communications Unit of the Department of Foreign Affairs. The Unit's role is to promote Ireland and Irish foreign policy internationally and to provide strategic guidance to the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Ministers of State, our teams based at the Department’s headquarters in Dublin and our Embassy and Consulate network. The Unit is part of the Department's Global Ireland and Economic Division and is made up of the following teams: Press Relations, Multimedia and Digital, Public Diplomacy and Content, Irish Aid Communications, Internal Communications. A key aspect of the Unit’s work is to manage digital communications platforms and advise internally on how digital communications can be used to achieve the Department’s objectives at home and abroad. These internships will offer a unique opportunity for talented individuals to work as part of a highly motivated and skilled team on innovative projects covering a range of disciplines of relevance to policy objectives. Internships will be for a duration of 22 months. All internships will be based in the Department of Foreign Affairs, Dublin. Successful candidates will gain practical experience by contributing to our communications across our digital platforms. The production of accurate and engaging written features and social media copy complemented by suitable multimedia assets for a wide range of platforms and channels will be core to the work. In this context, strong candidates for these roles would be able to display specialist skills in digital media. This may include, but not be limited to, areas like videography, photography, graphic design, digital asset management, social media, copywriting, ensuring consistency and adherence to accessibility standards, and style guidelines. The Department of Foreign Affairs is committed to a policy of equal opportunity. Qualifications/Experience: Essential • Have at a minimum a second class honours undergraduate degree in one of the following areas: journalism, marketing, communications, design or equivalent. • Knowledge of digital platforms, content management systems, and social media tools. • Experience in the production of creative digital content*. • High level of oral and written communication skills, including copywriting skills. • Excellent interpersonal skills, initiative and good judgement along with the ability to develop good working relationships and operate as part of a team. *Where possible please provide links to examples of work in the application form. Desirable • Experience in video production or photography or graphic design. • Knowledge of the Adobe Creative Cloud suite, in particular Photoshop, Premiere Pro, Express. • Knowledge of digital marketing and search engine optimisation. • Knowledge of data analytics. • Experience in copywriting for online publication. • Familiarity with Digital Asset Management systems, multimedia copyright and usage rights. • Knowledge of project coordination. • Experience operating teleprompters and working with scripted content. • Knowledge of accessible media (Subtitling, Captions, ALT Tags, SRT Files). • A strong interest in the work of the Department of Foreign Affairs. Job Specification: These roles require specialist skills in digital media, including videography, photography, graphic design, digital asset management, social media, and copywriting. The precise range of duties will vary over time according to the demands of the unit, but will include the following: • Generate high quality user-focused content for digital channels working across all HQ Units and Missions to ensure consistent presentation and tone of voice. • Develop and create social media content across platforms, including but not limited to text, images, graphic assets, scripts and videos. • Research and write engaging content for Ireland.ie aimed at promoting Ireland globally as a place to live, work, study and invest. • Analyse design briefs, determine requirements, and conceptualise content for digital platforms, primarily Ireland.ie. • Source appropriate footage and maintaining databases of video and audio content in line with copyright and legal requirements. • Media management including update and maintaining of internal content databases • Film original video content for use on Ireland.ie and related social media. • Edit video material and packaging of all video content in relevant formats across a range of digital channels, including for Mission microsites. • Ensure accessibility of all video content through inclusion of closed captions and subtitles. • Conduct research to provide accurate and up-to-date information in both website articles and social media posts. • Conduct research on industry trends and incorporate relevant learnings into content development. • Maintain and contribute to a content calendar for website and social media, ensuring consistent and timely content delivery. • Coordinate across HQ and Mission network to align content with campaigns and initiatives. • Utilise analytics tools to optimise content. 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 visa1 or a stamp 5 visa; It should be noted that any attempt, direct or indirect, by or on behalf of a candidate to influence the selection process will automatically disqualify the candidate. Code of Practice The selection process for appointments will be conducted in accordance with the Code of Practice for Appointment to Positions in the Civil Service and Public Service. Complaints/requests for review will be considered in accordance with the procedures set out in the Code of Practice which can be accessed by visiting www.cpsa.ie. General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) The current legislation for Data Protection in Ireland is the Data Protection Acts 1988 - 2018 and the General Data Protection Regulation (EU 2016/679). The Data Controller for the collection and processing of your personal data in the Department of Foreign Affairs. Your personal data will be processed for the purposes of your application and will not be further processed in a manner that is incompatible with those purposes. When you submit an application for a competition, we create a record in your name. Information submitted by you or obtained from third parties on your behalf is used in processing your application. Your data will be retained by the Department for as long as there is a business need to do so and in line with the Department’s obligations under the National Archives Act 1986 (as amended). All necessary technical measures have been put in place to ensure the safety and security of the systems which hold this data
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: • 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 Centra brand-values i.e. Proud, Energetic, Imaginative and Community-Based • Prepare customer orders across all fresh food areas i.e. make sandwiches and rolls, dish up hot food and slice meats using the store`s portion control measures • Cook, prepare and display the foods 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.
Sales Assistant
Main purpose of the role: Responsible for ensuring customer satisfaction is the number one priority. Interact with each customer with great pride, passion and care and inspire shoppers through knowledge and expertise. The ideal candidate will have/be: • Excellent communication skills • Ability to engage with and prioritise customer needs • Strong attention to detail, organised and flexible • Ability to use own initiative and work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment • Customer driven • Previous customer service experience is an advantage. Main duties: • Actively live Centra brand-values i.e. Proud, Energetic, Imaginative and Community-Based • Show a positive attitude and take responsibility for ensuring customers receive an excellent shopping experience • Deal with all customer queries efficiently, professionally and consistent with store policy • Merchandise shelves, ensuring that all areas of the store are presented to the highest standard • Engage with new initiatives and embrace new ways of working.
Barista, Briarhill
Barista with Café Sol Dunnes Stores is Ireland’s leading retailer positioned at the cutting edge of food and fashion retailing. We have stores in Ireland, Northern Ireland and Spain and are expanding our service and product offer all the time. The Café Sol chain of Coffee Shops was brought to Dunnes Stores in 2015. As well as the existing Coffee Shops based in Dublin City Centre, we have introduced a number of Café Sol Kiosks into Dunnes Stores throughout the country. Our kiosks are small coffee shops, located in store where customers can enjoy quality food and great coffee in a relaxed, easygoing atmosphere. Our team place a huge emphasis on the quality of coffee, as well as the level of service provided to our customers. We are currently looking to recruit vibrant, passionate individuals into the role of barista to join the team in our Café Sol Kiosk in store. Our baristas have excellent product knowledge, provide outstanding customer service, and above all else are passionate about coffee. Suitable candidates should have some experience of working in a customer-facing environment, be motivated, have excellent customer care skills, be confident communicators and have a passion for helping people. Experience in a coffee shop / café environment is not essential while the ability to prepare hot drinks is preferable. As a barista, you should be willing to learn and develop yourself, have a desire to succeed and to contribute to our positive team environment as well as promoting our unique brand. Key Skills Dunnes Stores is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
Customer Assistant
Summary From our Head Office to the shop floor and everywhere in between our primary goal is to create and deliver a fantastic customer journey for everyone who shops at Lidl. We are as flexible as you are. We have different shifts to suit your lifestyle. Come and speak to us to see what we can offer you. This may be your next career move! As a Customer Assistant you are required to sell alcohol, therefore you must be 18 or over to work in our store. What you'll do What you'll receive Through our salary system, we ensure pay equality across all positions at Lidl • €14.80 rising to €16.90 per hour after 3 years (supplementary pay outlined below)• Unsocial hours worked (12am to 7am) • 20 days holidays per annum pro rata• Company pension after 1 year• Genuine opportunities for career development• Individuals recognised as high performing will be invited to join our Leadership Academy as part of your on-going development• Circle K and Private Health Insurance discounts available for all employees• Bike to Work Scheme• Mobile and broadband discounts with Three network• Maternity & Paternity Leave top up, Marriage leave, Employee Assistance Programme Year 1 • Basic Rate €14.80 • €18.50 (Unsocial Hours) • €22.20 (Overtime/Sundays) • €29.60 (Bank Holiday) Year 2 • Basic Rate €15.35 • €19.19 (Unsocial Hours) • €23.03 (Overtime/Sundays) • €30.70 (Bank Holiday) Year 3 • Basic Rate €15.90 • €19.88 (Unsocial Hours) • €23.85 (Overtime/Sundays) • €31.80 (Bank Holiday) Year 4 • Basic Rate €16.90 • €21.13 (Unsocial Hours) • €25.35 (Overtime/Sundays) • €33.80 (Bank Holiday) Lidl is an equal opportunities employer. If you have any particular requirements, we will ensure any reasonable accommodations are implemented as part of the recruitment and selection process. We value diversity and inclusion in our workplace and want to ensure that all applicants have the same opportunity
Assistant Store Manager
Maxi Zoo is part of the Fressnapf Group, the European market leader in pet product with 1,700+ shops across Europe. Maxi Zoo is Ireland’s largest pet retailer and has 30 shops in Ireland. Maxi Zoo Ireland is driven by the desire to make the life of pets and pets owners simpler, better and happier. To achieve this, we work hard, accept responsibility and seek every opportunity to learn about pets and customers. We are currently recruiting for an Assistant Store Manager for our new store in Galway! Inital training will take place in one of our leinster so applicants must have transportation to facilitate onboarding. Travel costs will be provided. An Assistant Store Manager is responsible for supporting the Store Manager in the daily business operations of the store. The Assistant Manager reports to the Store Manager, and together they provide a smooth and profitable operation by driving revenue and managing costs while creating a culture based on the highest quality pet care and exceptional customer service. What you will do: · Provide customer advice with the aim of optimising customer approach and loyalty. This includes advertising all products and services and referring customers to regional or digital customer services. · Ensure an attractive, clean, and tidy appearance of the stores at all times in accordance with company policies and regulations to create a positive shopping experience for our customers. · Ensure compliance with all processes and regulations such as Money and Product Management, Cash Handling, and Cashier Policy, assigned back office tasks, as well as POS guidelines. · Support the Store Manager and, in consultation with the District Manager, analyse store KPIs and derive measures and actions to improve results. Simultaneously undertake all necessary back office tasks. · Ensure compliance with all process standards, legal and organisational policies, and guidelines within the Corporate Center Standards, as well as Irish regulations, especially health and safety regulations. · Ensuring that the animals entrusted to us are well cared for at all times, and that the welfare of the animal comes first. · Ensure the promotion of your professional and personal development in consultation with the store manager and attendance of all assigned staff training within the specified time frame. · Support the Store Manager in creating, developing, and managing a competent, stable store team, and especially support the development of Sales Assistants on product/pet knowledge. Additionally, support new starters with onboarding and sales skills. · Ensure full product availability on the shelves, minimize inventory discrepancies, and maintain high inventory quality. In addition, ensure conscious and efficient use of all environmental and economic resources. Provide support to the Store Manager in establishing correct staff planning in functions and ensure internal communication and information flow. · Provide overall leadership and direction in the absence of the store manager to ensure store is managed in accordance with our business culture of providing excellent customer satisfaction, while creating an atmosphere of mutual trust and respect for our store team. · Engaging, coaching and supporting the store team by recognising and understanding what motivates them. Creating a continuous culture of open communication within your store team. Being the engagement champion for your store to ensure all of the team take part in the company pulse surveys, feedback is acted on. · Supporting and developing new starters through company onboarding and continuous learning to ensure the store has trained employees to meet business needs and sales objectives. Providing feedback at regular intervals to new joiners What you will bring: · Proven successful experience as a retail Assistant Store Manager · Business orientation and the ability to step up and lead the store in the absence of the manager · The ability to build strong working relationships with the store manager and the wider store team · An appetite for learning and development demonstrated through self-learning, asking questions, accepting new challenges and taking on company learning opportunities. We aspire to have our Assistant Store Managers on the path to becoming one of our future store managers. · Customer service and management skills · Strong organisational skills · Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively lead staff, help customers and work with your manager. Why join us? · Advancement Opportunities – An opportunity to grow with Europe’s biggest pet retailer. At Maxi Zoo we believe in promoting from within as much as possible and developing our team to have a career path. · Educational Opportunities -you will get great training in store, through our training programs, and through company-wide training & meetings. We also provide further management training to give you the key skills to be able to motivate/engage your store team and take your career to the next level. · Competitive Salary · Employee Discount - we offer employee discount of up to 40% in our stores! Additional benefits: · Paid sick leave · Paid maternity and paternity leave · Annual leave starting at 21 days and rising to 23 days at year 6. · Employee assistance programme · Refer a friend Scheme · Cycle to work scheme
Customer Assistant
Summary From our Head Office to the shop floor and everywhere in between our primary goal is to create and deliver a fantastic customer journey for everyone who shops at Lidl. We are as flexible as you are. We have different shifts to suit your lifestyle. Come and speak to us to see what we can offer you. This may be your next career move! As a Customer Assistant you are required to sell alcohol, therefore you must be 18 or over to work in our store. What you'll do What you'll receive Through our salary system, we ensure pay equality across all positions at Lidl • €14.80 rising to €16.90 per hour after 3 years (supplementary pay outlined below)• Unsocial hours worked (12am to 7am) • 20 days holidays per annum pro rata• Company pension after 1 year• Genuine opportunities for career development• Individuals recognised as high performing will be invited to join our Leadership Academy as part of your on-going development• Circle K and Private Health Insurance discounts available for all employees• Bike to Work Scheme• Mobile and broadband discounts with Three network• Maternity & Paternity Leave top up, Marriage leave, Employee Assistance Programme Year 1 • Basic Rate €14.80 • €18.50 (Unsocial Hours) • €22.20 (Overtime/Sundays) • €29.60 (Bank Holiday) Year 2 • Basic Rate €15.35 • €19.19 (Unsocial Hours) • €23.03 (Overtime/Sundays) • €30.70 (Bank Holiday) Year 3 • Basic Rate €15.90 • €19.88 (Unsocial Hours) • €23.85 (Overtime/Sundays) • €31.80 (Bank Holiday) Year 4 • Basic Rate €16.90 • €21.13 (Unsocial Hours) • €25.35 (Overtime/Sundays) • €33.80 (Bank Holiday) Lidl is an equal opportunities employer. If you have any particular requirements, we will ensure any reasonable accommodations are implemented as part of the recruitment and selection process. We value diversity and inclusion in our workplace and want to ensure that all applicants have the same opportunity
Burger King Supervisor
Burger King Supervisor - Applegreen Tuam Road Galway What will I be doing as Burger King Supervisor at Applegreen? You will play a vital role in supporting the front-line operations of our business. Support the manager with various administration tasks to ensure the highest performance of the store. Assist the site manager in driving sales and achieving sales targets. Motivate the team by challenging the staff to meet achievable goals through effective leadership and communication skills. Ensure that the store is operating in line with Burger King standards, policies and procedures. If you have at least 1 -2 years experience in a similar role and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, you would be a great addition to our dynamic team. Why should I join The Applegreen Team? Benefits All staff will be entitled to a colleague discountcard that offers 100% off our Bakewell Deli foods and all hot drinks. (Up to €10 saving a day) Bike to Work Scheme (Available after 6 months of service) HSF health plan for everyone from under €2.50 a week Employee Assistance Programme run by the Zest Life which offers free counselling on personal, family, work and money matters. Training and Development We as a company are constantly growing our business, but it`s our people driving its success The Educational Training Board offers retail training courses through the Applegreen Academy We offer fantastic career opportunities and a great deal of our promotions are internal Charity At Applegreen we truly believe in the power of community and so, The Applegreen Charitable Fund that was set up to raise vital funds to support Irelands Children. By working at Applegreen you will assist in raising money for our charity partners, Barretstown. The charitable fund pledges to raise €1 million in the next 3 years INDHP
Burger King Assistant Manager
Burger King Assistant Manager - Applegreen Tuam Road Galway What will I be doing as Burger King Assistant Manager at Applegreen? You will play a vital role in supporting the front-line operations of our business. Support the manager with various administration tasks to ensure the highest performance of the store. Assist the site manager in driving sales and achieving sales targets. Motivate the team by challenging the staff to meet achievable goals through effective leadership and communication skills. Ensure that the store is operating in line with Burger King standards, policies and procedures. If you have at least 1 -2 years experience in a similar role and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, you would be a great addition to our dynamic team. Why should I join The Applegreen Team? Benefits All staff will be entitled to a colleague discount card that offers 100% off our Bakewell Deli foods and all hot drinks. (Up to €10 saving a day) Bike to Work Scheme (Available after 6 months of service) HSF health plan for everyone from under €2.50 a week Employee Assistance Programme run by the HSE offers free counselling on personal, family, work and money matters. Training and Development We as a company are constantly growing our business, but it`s our people driving its success The Educational Training Boardoffers retail training courses through the Applegreen Academy We offer fantastic career opportunities and a great deal of our promotions are internal Charity At Applegreen we truly believe in the power of community and so, The Applegreen Charitable Fund that was set up to raise vital funds to support Irelands Children. By working at Applegreen you will assist in raising money for our charity partners, Barretstown. The charitable fund pledges to raise €1 million in the next 3 years. INDHP
