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The Role: The key purpose of this role is to assist in fulfilling WSI’s mission of education and lifesaving activities by assisting in the management of the physical office and assets. While reporting to the Financial and Office Manager, The Executive Officer will also be called upon to manage projects, oversee other team members, and assist other team members and council members from time to time. This role requires the EO to work independently and proactively, demonstrating Initiative, ownership and follow through of all tasks within their responsibility. While prior public sector experience is not required, this role would be ideal for an experienced clerical officer looking for the next step in their career. Experience in collation of data for reports to various functions and management of databases would be a distinct advantage. Experience in pensions reporting and SAGE would also be advantageous. This role is based in the Galway Office. We are currently operating a blended working structure, with some days in office and some days from home. CONDITIONS OF SERVICE Terms of Appointment Appointment is subject to a six-month probationary period. If at any-time during this period, it appears that the appointee would not be suitable for final appointment the probation will be terminated. Reporting Structure The Assistant Office Manager will report to the Office Manager, and will manage the Office Administrator. Location WSI has a Hybrid Working Policy that allows you to apply to work remotely up to three days and in the office for a minimum of 2 days a week. Tenure: The role is offered on an initial three year fixed term contract. Remuneration: €35,687 - €58,251. This appointment will be made on the Executive Officer scale in line with current Government pay policy. Please note that if you are new to the public sector, you will commence on the first increment of the scale. Different remuneration and conditions may apply, if, immediately prior to appointment the appointee is already a serving Public Servant. Prior to taking up duty an appointee seconded to the post will be required to provide a comprehensive statement to WSI from his/her substantive employer confirming salary and pension details. Annual Leave The appointee will be entitled to 23 working days holidays in each year (in addition to the usual Public and Bank Holidays) to be taken at a time or times convenient to WSI. The appointee will be required to take annual leave for the period of the Christmas closure of WSI offices. Key Responsibilities: Tasks Include the following: (Please note this list is not definitive nor restrictive) • Management of all physical assets for Water Safety Ireland, including company vehicles and equipment, ensuring all assets are maintained and insured as necessary. • Oversight of maintenance of the office building. This includes monthly ordering of supplies, scheduling of cleaning and maintenance as well as ad hoc maintenance with service providers as required. • Negotiation with all service providers for the office and assets annually, to ensure current contracts are fit for purpose. • Liaising with insurers in relation to assets; annual negotiation and renewal of policies. • People Management: Line management of the Office Administrator, including assistance with relevant duties when necessary. • Database Management: the management of several databases, including data entry. • Project Management: management of the update and integration of several databases and operating systems, as well as other integrations in the future. • Day to day office management: To ensure that the public phone number of the office is monitored during business hours. • To attend all training. This may include training outside of normal working hours, and it may include training on site, at alternative locations or online training platforms. • Minimum required hours must be met each week, (currently 35). EO must accurately clock in and out for all attendance on the employee portal and adhere to all employee legislative and health and safety requirements. What Success looks like: The following Key Performance Indicators will be periodically measured to benchmark productivity and success in this role: · Successful management and delivery of key responsibilities · Demonstrating the key competencies relevant to this role, as specified below · To proactively review and update working calendar commitments to ensure that all agreed deadlines are consistently met. · To proactively reach out to relevant stakeholders in relation to calendar commitments to ensure that all agreed deadlines are consistently met. · Ensure all files, communication materials, and documentation relevant to role are clear concise and easily accessible to all relevant stakeholders. · Other KPIs as agreed between Financial Manager and Financial Officer Health and Safety · To report any health and safety issues clearly and promptly to all relevant stakeholders. · To attend all training. This may include training outside of normal working hours, and it may include training on site, at alternative locations or online training platforms. · To immediately attend to all accidents or incidents, ensuring that appropriately trained first aider is called if necessary and that all accidents and incidents are accurately and promptly reported to the Health and Safety Officer on the appropriate form. Customer Care · To be professional, courteous, and positive in all dealings with all stakeholders. · To deal with all customer queries, concerns or complaints in a prompt, courteous and professional manner. · To inform all relevant stakeholders of any customer complaints or concerns with a view to learning from the situation and preventing a recurrence. · To reflect the values of Water Safety Ireland and Public Service in every aspect of your role. Key Competencies this Role Requires: · People Management - A key competency of this role is People Management. This is demonstrated by: 1. Consulting and encouraging the full engagement of the team, encouraging open and constructive discussions around work issues. 2. Getting the best out of individuals and the team, encouraging good performance and addressing any performance issues that may arise Offering own ideas and perspectives. 3. Valuing and supporting the development of others and the team. 4. Encouraging and supporting new and more effective ways of working. 5. Dealing with tensions within the team in a constructive fashion. 6. Encouraging, listening to, and acting on feedback from the team to make improvements. 7. Actively sharing information, knowledge, and expertise to help the team to meet its objectives. · Analysis and Decision Making - A key competency of this role is the ability to analyse information and make appropriate decisions. This is demonstrated by: 1. Effectively dealing with a wide range of information sources, investigating all relevant issues. 2. Understanding the practical implication of information in relation to the broader context in which you work – procedures, divisional objectives etc. 3. Identifying and understanding key issues and trends. 4. Correctly extracting and interpreting numerical information, conducting accurate numerical calculations. 5. Drawing accurate conclusions & making balanced and fair recommendations backed up with evidence. · Delivery of Results - A key competency of the role is delivery of results. This is demonstrated by: 1. Taking ownership of tasks and being determined to see them through to a satisfactory conclusion. 2. Remaining logical and pragmatic in your approach, setting objectives and delivering the best possible results with the resources available through effective prioritisation. 3. Constructively challenging existing approaches to improve efficient customer service delivery. 4. Accurately estimating time parameters for projects, making contingencies to overcome obstacles. 5. Minimises errors, reviewing learning and ensuring remedies are in place. 6. Maximises the input of your team in ensuring effective delivery of results. 7. Ensuring proper service delivery procedures/protocols/reviews are in place and implemented, · Interpersonal and Communication Skills - A key competency of this role is demonstrating excellent interpersonal and communication skills. This is demonstrated by: 1. Modifying your communication approach to suit the needs of a situation or audience. 2. Actively listening to the views of others. 3. Liaising with other groups to gain co-operation. 4. Negotiating, where necessary, to reach a satisfactory outcome. 5. Maintaining a focus on dealing with customers in an effective, efficient, and respectful manner. 6. Being assertive and professional when dealing with challenging issues. 7. Expressing yourself in a clear and articulate manner when speaking and in writing. · Specialist Knowledge, Expertise and Self Development - A key competency of this role is demonstrating specialist knowledge, expertise, and self-development by: 1. Displaying high levels of skills and expertise in your own area and providing guidance to colleagues. 2. Having a clear understanding of the role, objectives, and targets and how they support the services delivered by WSI, and the ability to clearly communicate this to the team. 3. Leading by example, demonstrating the importance of development by setting time aside for development initiatives for yourself and for the team. · Drive and Commitment to Public Service Values- A key competency of this role is possessing the drive and commitment to Public Service Values. This is demonstrated by: 1. Remaining consistently committed to the cause of Water Safety and WSI’s mission. 2. Consistently striving to perform at a high level. 3. Demonstrating flexibility and openness to change. 4. Consistently ensuring that customer service is at the heart of your work and teamwork. 5. Remaining thorough and conscientious, even if work is routine. 6. Remaining enthusiastic and resilient, persevering in the face of challenges and setbacks. 7. Remaining honest and trustworthy. 8. Acting with Integrity at all times and encourages this in others. Person Specification Please note that this job description is not exhaustive or exclusive, and you may be called upon from time to time to perform tasks beyond the scope of this document, as dictated by the business needs.
Team Leader
Team Leader for 12 hours per week. Headford road Store. We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Team Leader to join our store at Flying Tiger Copenhagen Headford road. They get to be part of our unique concept and help us create an atmosphere that's second to none. Join us and be a part of a company that's passionate about growth, creativity, and making every day extraordinary. Must be fully flexible and available to work Monday through to Sunday working a variety of shift patterns ranging from early start to support delivery to starting later to support closing the store. Must be available to work 5 out of 7 days each week. About Us At Flying Tiger Copenhagen, we don’t design to make products look nice, we design to make people feel good. Creating products that make you smile with the real value in the experiences of when we share these products with others. We are a variety retail concept with over 800 stores across 27 countries. with over 7,000 fantastic employees. As part of a responsible community, we are committed to sustainability, including sourcing of our materials, to how we operate across our businesses. What the role is about? The rate of pay for this role is €13.50 per hour.
Team Member
KFC Galway are looking for Fully Flexible employees that can work part-time. CAN YOU FOLLOW IN THE COLONEL’S FOOTSTEPS? So, think you’ve got what it takes to join us? If you answer ‘ YES ’ to this question then you might just be right… Are you a team player? The ‘not-so’ secret to success is teamwork. Working in a KFC restaurant is all about working together to give our guests the best service. You’ll need to be up for meeting new people and be ready to get involved, help your team, our guests and keep cool when it gets busy. We’re not looking for years of experience or a degree in Guest Service, we’re just looking for real people up for getting stuck in, making a difference for our guests and being part of our awesome team. Don’t worry about the rest, we’ll teach you all you need to know. And if you needed any more persuasion, we also offer free meals , 25% discount , flexible shifts and educational development opportunities up to degree level to all of our Team Members as standard. WHO WE ARE Take one man with a big idea (and some serious style), add 11 herbs and spices, 1,009 rejections, buckets of grit, ambition and southern hospitality and you’ve got KFC. It’s simple, we’re a people business that sells chicken and chips (and some other pretty epic stuff too). OUR RESTAURANT CULTURE We do things the right way. It isn’t always easy, but it’s always better. We lead with our hearts, work hard and play hard and we welcome everyone into our big KFC family. It doesn’t matter who you are, where you’re from, or what your shoe size is – everyone has a place at the Colonel’s table. All we ask is that you roll up your sleeves, get stuck in and treat our team like family and our guests as friends. It’s what the Colonel would do. That got you cluckin’ excited? Apply now- there might just be a seat for you at the Colonel’s table…
Trainee HR Manager
We are Ireland’s largest retailer providing fashion, homewares and food for our loyal customers. We operate 134 stores across Ireland, Northern Ireland, and Spain, as well as a growing online store. Our guiding principle is to deliver excellent quality products at competitive prices and we are constantly developing our product ranges. We are currently recruiting for a Trainee HR Managers in join one of our stores in the Galway region. They will join the HR team on a 39 hour contract and work Monday - Friday, across a variety of shifts in line with our opening hours. The primary job functions of the HR Manager will be to provide a complete Human Resource service to the store. To ensure the store complies with all legislation and policy relating to HR issues. The successful candidate will have the following responsibilities: Key Responsibilities: If this sounds like the job for you, please apply now and tell us why you would be perfect for this challenging and rewarding role! Dunnes Stores is an Equal Opportunities Employer
Shift Runner
CAN YOU FOLLOW IN THE COLONEL’S FOOTSTEPS? Here’s a bit more on what you can expect from the job and some of the important experiences that can help you show you’ve got what it takes to make the Colonel proud… As a Shift Runner you will be “wingman” or woman to the Restaurant General Manager (RGM) . You’re an authentic brand ambassador who also happens to love our chicken and chips. Our Team Leaders have a wealth of experience coming from a variety of backgrounds, from supermarkets and pubs, to high street retailers and even banks. You’ll be empowered to partner with your RGM and management team to run your restaurant like you own it. We like to think of our people as the 12th secret ingredient of our famous recipe. It’s our ‘other’ SECRET. As a restaurant Team Leader you’ll help your team be their best selves through on the job training every day, particularly in helping them give great service to our guests, day in and day out WHO WE ARE Take one man with a big idea (and some serious style), add 11 herbs and spices, 1,009 rejections, buckets of grit, ambition and southern hospitality and you’ve got KFC. It’s simple, we’re a people business that sells chicken and chips (and some other pretty epic stuff too). OUR RESTAURANT CULTURE We do things the right way. It isn’t always easy, but it’s always better. We lead with our hearts, work hard and play hard and we welcome everyone into our big KFC family. It doesn’t matter who you are, where you’re from, or what your shoe size is – everyone has a place at the Colonel’s table. All we ask is that you roll up your sleeves, get stuck in and treat our team like family and our guests as friends. It’s what the Colonel would do. That got you cluckin’ excited? Apply now - there might just be a seat for you at the Colonel’s table…
Air Corps Recruit - General Service
JOB DETAILS The Defence Forces are now accepting applications for General Service in the Air Corps. We live in a world of diversity; the Defence Forces require men and women from all backgrounds that possess a strong sense of duty, enjoy working as part of a team, and are looking for a rewarding yet challenging career. Air Corps applicants must be at least 18 years old and under the age of 29 years of age on the closing date for applications. IMPORTANT NOTICE* It is the candidate's sole responsibility to enter their email address correctly when completing the application form. The candidate will receive an acknowledgement within 48 hours of submitting the online application. If a candidate does not receive an acknowledgement within the time, the candidate must inform Recruitment & competition section within 72 hours of applying by emailing recruitment@defenceforces.ie Candidates should be aware that some email providers filter @defenceforces.ie into junk/spam folder. CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Naval Service Recruit - General Service
JOB DETAILS The Defence Forces are now accepting applications for General Service Recruit in the Naval Service. We live in a world of diversity; the Defence Forces require men and women from all backgrounds that possess a strong sense of duty, enjoy working as part of a team, and are looking for a rewarding yet challenging career. Naval Service applicants must be at least 18 years old and under the age of 29 years of age on the closing date for applications. IMPORTANT NOTICE* It is the candidate's sole responsibility to enter their email address correctly when completing the application form. The candidate will receive an acknowledgement within 48 hours of submitting the online application. If a candidate does not receive an acknowledgement within the time, the candidate must inform Recruitment & competition section within 72 hours of applying by emailing recruitment@defenceforces.ie Candidates should be aware that some email providers filter @defenceforces.ie into junk/spam folder. CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Army Recruit - General Service
JOB DETAILS The Defence Forces are now accepting applications for General Service Recruit in the Army.We live in a world of diversity; the Defence Forces require men and women from all backgrounds that possess a strong sense of duty, enjoy working as part of a team, and are looking for a rewarding yet challenging career.Army applicants must be at least 18 years old and under the age of 29 years of age on the closing date for applications.When making an application for General Service Recruitment applicants should be aware that the areas of responsibility that applicants apply to are as follows: 1 Brigade - Cork Interview Centre Cork, Carlow, Clare, Galway, Kerry, Kilkenny, Laois, Limerick, Offaly, Tipperary, Waterford and Wexford 2 Brigade - Dublin / DFTC Curragh Interview Centre Dublin, Cavan, Donegal, Kildare, Leitrim, Longford, Louth, Mayo, Meath, Monaghan, Roscommon, Sligo, Westmeath and Wicklow.Where possible we will facilitate applicants to conduct fitness testing & interview at a location closest to their home. IMPORTANT NOTICE* It is the candidate's sole responsibility to enter their email address correctly when completing the application form. The candidate will receive an acknowledgement within 48 hours of submitting the online application. If a candidate does not receive an acknowledgement within the time, the candidate must inform Recruitment & competition section within 72 hours of applying by emailing recruitment@defenceforces.ie Candidates should be aware that some email providers filter @defenceforces.ie into junk/spam folder. CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Assistant Store Manager
CAN YOU FOLLOW IN THE COLONEL’S FOOTSTEPS? Here’s a bit more on what you can expect from the job and some of the important experiences that can help you show you’ve got what it takes to make the Colonel proud… As an Assistant Restaurant General Manager (ARGM) you will be “wingman” or woman to the Restaurant General Manager (RGM) . You’re an authentic brand ambassador who also happens to love our chicken and chips. Our ARGM’s have a wealth of experience coming from a variety of backgrounds, from supermarkets and pubs, to high street retailers and even banks. You’ll be empowered to partner with your RGM to run your restaurant like you own it. We want to give the kind of guest service that makes guests come back for more so we’re looking for leaders who will coach their teams well and can create a culture that puts guests at the centre. WHO WE ARE Take one man with a big idea (and some serious style), add 11 herbs and spices, 1,009 rejections, buckets of grit, ambition and southern hospitality and you’ve got KFC. It’s simple, we’re a people business that sells chicken and chips (and some other pretty epic stuff too). OUR RESTAURANT CULTURE We do things the right way. It isn’t always easy, but it’s always better. We lead with our hearts, work hard and play hard and we welcome everyone into our big KFC family. It doesn’t matter who you are, where you’re from, or what your shoe size is – everyone has a place at the Colonel’s table. All we ask is that you roll up your sleeves, get stuck in and treat our team like family and our guests as friends. It’s what the Colonel would do. That got you cluckin’ excited? Apply now - there might just be a seat for you at the Colonel’s table…
Sales Acquisition Executive
About This Role: We are hiring Sales Acquisition Executives to transform Irish homes with Gigabit Fibre broadband. This is a door to door sales position. Why This Role: Others:About eir: We are the country's biggest and best network with Ireland's fastest broadband, 4G mobile as standard, as well as the largest 5G network and individual business solutions. We are proud to be part of the very fabric of Ireland, going right back to the foundation of the state. We touch every community across the country. We already connect over 2 million customers across Ireland, which means we're one of the country's biggest brands. At eir, we can connect you to cutting edge careers, inspirational people, plenty of commitment and ambition, and a fantastic future. Our aim is to be the provider of choice for communications services in Ireland, which means we focus on looking after our people, so they can do the same for our customers.
