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Trainee Manager

SuperValuPortumna, Galway

Main purpose of the role: Support the management team in all aspects of the operation of the store while gaining detailed experience in individual departments throughout the store. The ideal candidate will have/be: - 1 years` experience in the retail industry is desirable • Good knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word) • Experience balancing cash/tills is desirable • Experience with fresh food • Excellent communication skills • Good delegation skills • Highly driven with a strong work ethic • Commerciality and brand awareness • Passion for grocery retail • Thrive in a fast-paced working environment. Main Duties: • Actively live SuperValu brand-values i.e. Genuine, Passion for Food, Vibrant, Committed, Innovative and Imaginative • Set, monitor and achieve sales targets with the team on gross profit margin, net margin, waste and other KPIs as agreed with Store Manager • Actively participate in all training and development initiatives, and performance assessments • Merchandise and present the entire store to the highest standard at all times and in accordance with relevant store planograms and guidelines • Implement planograms correctly and ensure the correct range is in place in store • Gain competence with all aspects of supply procedures - ordering, delivery procedures, stock rotation and control procedures • Manage such departments as are assigned to you • Engage with new initiatives and embrace new ways of working.

2 days agoFull-timeTrainee

Sales Assistant

CentraGalway

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.

3 days agoFull-time

Shop Floor Assistant

CentraGalway

Main purpose of the role: Merchandise, rotate and face off all stock in assigned department while maintaining hygiene and food standards. The ideal candidate will have/be: • Excellent communication skills; • Strong attention to detail, organised and flexible; • Ability to use own initiative and work as part of a team; Main duties: • Actively live Centra brand-values i.e. Proud, Energetic, Imaginative and Community-Based; • Process orders for various departments; • Merchandise and present the entire store to the highest standard at all times; • Liaise with the Store Manager on changes to layouts, ends and sides and ensure changes are correctly implemented; • Implement correct labelling and stock rotation procedures; • Ensure deliveries are checked off in line with goods inwards procedures. • Keep the back-store tidy and packed away.

3 days agoFull-time

Sales Assistant

CentraGalway

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.

3 days agoFull-time

Stock Controller

CentraGalway

Main purpose of the role: Ensure the store`s stock management process operates efficiently and effectively at all times and to conclude any other duties as directed to you by the Store Manager. The ideal candidate will have/be: • Good knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word) • 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. Main duties: • Actively live Centra brand-values i.e. Proud, Energetic, Imaginative and Community-Based • Forecast orders correctly at all times during the trading year (particularly at seasonal times) • Effectively co-ordinate the ordering for the ambient categories in store using the technologies and processes available • Maintain the back-store layout effectively • Merchandise and present the store to the highest standard at all times • Manage promotional activity effectively in store including - ordering, merchandising and reporting on the value add of the promotion to the store manager • Understand the sales versus stock holding and the impact this has on margin and cash flow.

3 days agoFull-time

General Operative

Chadwicks GroupBallinasloe, County Galway

Reporting to the Yard Supervisor, the General Operative will be responsible for the upkeep and organisation of the yard and warehouse area. Working effectively as part of a team in which you'll make sure our customers can rely on a timely, friendly and dependable service. Knowledge & Experience

3 days agoFull-timePermanent

Officer, Commercial Development - Business Events

Failte IrelandGalway€55,142 - €78,854 per year

OFFICER, COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT – BUSINESS EVENTS   LEVEL 4   Temporary, full-time (Specified Purpose*)   *The specified purpose of this contract is to cover a maternity leave Location:  Dublin or Galway Salary: € 55,142 - € 78,854* per annum  *This role will be filled in line with Public Pay Policy at Point 1 of the relevant Salary Scale unless the successful candidate is appointed from an existing public sector role Job Purpose Failte Ireland and Tourism Ireland work in partnership to actively pursue and secure events, that contribute to both the business events industry and the broader tourism ecosystem. As one of the highest yielding tourism segments, business events are aligned with the ambition to drive revenue growth ahead of volume, while supporting 20,000 jobs in the economy. This position of Officer, Commercial Development will play an active role in sustaining and growing this lucrative sector.   PURPOSE  CLICK THE APPLY NOW BUTTON TO GO TO THE ORGANISATIONS WEBSITE FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO APPLY

5 days agoFull-time

Executive Technician

Galway City CouncilGalway€49,899 - €59,701 per year

JOB DESCRIPTION Galway City Council is seeking to put in place a panel for the post of Executive Technician from which future relevant permanent and temporary contract posts will be filled. In Galway City Council, the post of Executive Technician is located across a number of Departments including Planning, Housing, Transportation and Recreation & Amenity. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES ·       Providing technical services relevant to the area of responsibility to which they have been assigned e.g. site inspection, site surveying, creation of drawings and graphics, report writing and other such duties associated with the grade relevant to the area of responsibility; ·       Operating the appropriate technology as required to carry out the work to which they have been assigned, e.g. CAD etc; ·       Working as part of a team; ·       Liaising with other Departments, members of the public, elected representatives and external agencies in relation to operational aspects of assigned work; ·       Preparation of public consultation display material and assistance at public consultation where necessary; ·       Managing work flows and producing regular progress reports on all aspects of their area of responsibility; ·       Supervision of staff assigned to them; ·       Contributing to individual staff development, personal development and team development initiatives; ·       Such other duties as may be assigned from time to time depending on the area of responsibility e.g. Planning - validation of planning applications and assessment of fees, Housing – architectural detailing of new and refurbished building etc. The holder of the post will be required to have a good knowledge and awareness of Health & Safety Legislation Regulations, their implications for the organisation and the employee, and their application in the workplace. They will also be required to have an understanding of the role and duties of managers in safety management in the workplace. The duties of the post are to give to the local authority and (a)            such other local authorities or bodies for which the Chief Executive is Manager, and (b)            to any other local authority or body with which an agreement has been made by the local authority or by any of the authorities or bodies mentioned in sub-paragraph (a) of this paragraph, under the direction and supervision of the Director of Services or Senior Engineer or Senior Executive Technician, Executive Engineer as appropriate, of the local authority such appropriate technical services of an advisory, supervisory or executive nature as may be required by any local authority or body hereinbefore mentioned in the exercise and performance of any of its powers, functions and duties including the duty of assisting the Director of Services or Senior Engineer or Senior Executive Technician, Executive Engineer (and cognate professional grades of similar ranks) as appropriate, in the supervision of the engineering and cognate services of any of the foregoing local authorities or bodies and, when required to do so, to perform the duty of acting for the appropriate senior staff during that employee’s absence. ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE POST 1.     Character Candidates shall be of good character. 2.     Health Each candidate must be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. 3.     Citizenship : Candidates must, by the date of any job offer, be:                  i.          A citizen of the European Economic Area (EEA). The EEA consists of the Member States of the European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway; or                ii.          A citizen of the United Kingdom (UK); or              iii.          A citizen of Switzerland pursuant to the agreement between the EU and Switzerland on the free movement of persons; or              iv.          A non-EEA citizen who is a spouse or child of an EEA or UK or Swiss citizen and has a stamp 4 visa; or                v.          A person awarded international protection under the International Protection Act 2015 or any family member entitled to remain in the State as a result of family reunification and has a stamp 4 visa  or              vi.          A non-EEA citizen who is a parent of a dependent child who is a citizen of, and resident in, an EEA member state or the UK or Switzerland and has a stamp 4 visa 4.     Education, Training, Experience, etc. Each candidate must, on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms: (a) have passed the N.C.E.A. / H.E.T.A.C National Certificate Final Examination in; -                   Civil Engineering, or -                   Geo-surveying, or -                   Construction Studies, or -                   Construction Studies in Building Maintenance, or -                   Construction Studies in Architectural Graphics, or -                   hold an equivalent qualification. ( b) have satisfactory experience, in a technician post at Grade II or higher level or in an analogous post under a local authority or health board in the State, (c)             have at least five years satisfactory relevant experience in a technician post at Grade II or higher level or an analogous post, (d)            have a wide knowledge of all the technical aspects of local authority work and also a deeper knowledge of at least one section of the work, (e)            possess adequate training and experience relating to dealings with other departments within their own organisations and with other bodies AND (f)              have adequate experience in the supervision and control of staff. Candidate’s should hold a full unendorsed Category B Driving Licence. * Non-Irish Qualifications must be accompanied by a determination from Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) to establish their comparability against the Irish National Framework of Qualifications, overseas qualifications must also be accompanied by a translation document. Desirable: It is desirable that candidates should have the following: (a)  Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills. (b)  Be self-motivated with a record of demonstrating initiative in a workplace environment. (c)   Have good judgement and problem-solving skills. (d)  Have competency in the area of information technology. (e)  Have good knowledge and awareness of Health & Safety Legislation and Regulations. Each candidate must include on the application form details of all qualifications obtained by them. The invitation to attend for Interview is not to be regarded as an admission that you possess the prescribed qualifications and/or requirements for this post or are you qualified by law to hold the post. Documentary proof will be required before appointment where you claim credit for particular qualification, experience, etc. COMPETENCIES FOR THE POST Key Competencies for the post are given in the table below. Candidates will be expected to demonstrate sufficient evidence within their application form and at interview of competence under each of these headings. ·       Knowledge Experience & Skills ·       Knowledge of the structure and functions of Local Government. ·       Political awareness, have clear understanding of political reality and context of the organisation and develop and maintain positive, productive and beneficial working relationships with all Stakeholders, in particular Government Departments and Elected Members; ·       Understanding of the role of an Executive Technician in this context; ·       Range and depth of experience relevant to the post; ·       Understanding of Health & Safety; ·       Up-to-date with current developments, trends and best practice in their area of responsibility; ·       Experience of compiling, preparing and presenting reports, correspondence etc; ·       Knowledge and experience of operating ICT systems; ·       Effective budget and financial and resource management. ·       Delivering Results ·       Acts decisively and makes timely, informed and effective decisions and displays good judgement and balance in making decisions or recommendations; ·       Maintains a strong focus on meeting the needs of customers and stakeholders at all times; ·       Allocates resources effectively to deliver on operational plans; ·       Ensures all outputs are delivered to a high standard and in an efficient manner; ·       Ensures compliance with legislation, regulation and procedures. ·       Communicating Effectively ·       Deals with all relevant stakeholders in a professional, effective and efficient manner; ·       Has effective verbal and written communication skills; ·       Has strong interpersonal and negotiating skills; ·       Treats others with respect, diplomacy, tact and courtesy even in challenging circumstances; ·       Expresses themselves in a clear and articulate manner; ·       Presents information clearly, concisely and confidently when speaking and in writing. ·       Personal Effectiveness ·       Takes initiative and is proactive when he or she sees the opportunity to make a contribution; ·       Manages time and workloads effectively with particular reference to statutory obligations and timeframes; ·       Maintains a positive, constructive and enthusiastic attitude to their role. Demonstrates flexibility and openness to change; ·       Responds positively to the challenges of the role; ·       Learns from experience and seeks to constantly improve performance; ·       Demonstrates a strong commitment to delivering an effective public service. PRINCIPAL CONDITIONS OF SERVICE Type of Post Future relevant permanent and temporary posts will be filled from the panel(s) formed. The post(s) will be whole-time, permanent/temporary and pensionable. Remuneration The annual salary (Circular Letter EL 02/2024) is as follows: €49,899 - €59,701 per year IMPORTANT NOTE: Candidates should note that the starting salary is not subject to negotiation . Entry into the pay scale above the minimum point will only apply to existing public servants in the context of the relevant Government Pay Circulars. Candidates who are not covered by such Circulars will enter the pay scale at the minimum point i.e.€49,899 The rate of remuneration may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government pay policy. The holder of the office shall pay to the local authority any fees or other monies (other than their inclusive salary) payable to and received by them by virtue of their office or in respect of services which they are required by or under any enactment to perform. Probation: (a)       there shall be a period after such appointments take effect during which such persons shall hold the position on probation, (b)       such period shall be 12 months but, the Chief Executive may at his or her discretion extend such period, (c)       such persons shall cease to hold the position at end of the period of probation unless during such period, the Chief Executive has certified that the service of such persons is satisfactory. Hours of Duty The person appointed will be required to work a 35 hour week. The successful candidate will be required to log their hours of work in accordance with the requirements of the Organisation of Working Time Act, 1997 and will be required to co-operate with the use of technologies to record such hours. Annual Leave: The annual leave entitlement will be 30 days per annum. Residence: Holder of the post shall reside in the district in which their duties are to be performed or within a reasonable distance thereof. Outside Employment: The position is whole-time and the employee may not engage in private practice or be connected with any outside business which would interfere with the performance of official duties. Driving Licence: A full clean driving licence is required. The successful candidate will be required to provide their own transport. Expenses incurred in work related travel will be recompensed in line with departmental circulars. Garda Vetting: The successful applicant may be required to undergo Garda Vetting prior to appointment. Superannuation Contribution: Persons who become pensionable officers of a local authority, who are liable to pay the Class A rate of PRSI contribution will be required in respect of their superannuation to contribute to 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 the State Pension Contributory). Persons who become pensionable officers of a local authority who are liable to pay the Class D rate of PRSI contribution will be required, in respect of their superannuation, to contribute to the local authority at the rate of 5% of their pensionable remuneration. Widows & Orphans/ Spouses & Children’s Scheme All persons who become pensionable officers of a local Authority are required, in respect of the Local Government (Spouses and Children’s Contributory Pension) Scheme, 1986, to contribute to the local authority at the rate of 1.5% of net pensionable remuneration (i.e. pensionable remuneration less twice the annual rate of State Pension contributory) in accordance with the terms of the Scheme. New Entrants From 1st January 2013 – Single Public Services Pension Scheme FOR NEW ENTRANTS recruited on or after 1st January, 2013 as well as former public servants returning to the public service after a break of more than 26 weeks. The Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012 applies to your employment. Members of this Scheme are required in respect of superannuation to contribute at the rate of 3% of pensionable remuneration plus 3.5% of net pensionable remuneration (i.e. pensionable remuneration less twice the annual rate of State Pension contributory) and you are liable to pay the Class A rate of PRSI contribution. Retirement Age: Retirement age will be determined on previous Public Sector Service (if any) and will be advised on appointment. Former Public Service Employees Eligibility to compete may be affected where applicants were formerly employed by the Irish Public Service and previously availed of an Irish Public Service Scheme including: ·       Incentivised Scheme for Early Retirement (ISER) ·       Department of Health and Children Circular (7/2010) ·       Collective Agreement: Redundancy Payments to Public Servants Applicants should ensure that they are not precluded from re-engagement in the Irish Public Service under the terms of such Schemes.  This is a non-exhaustive list and any queries should be directed to the applicant’s former Irish Public Service Employer in the first instance.  Declaration Applicants will be required to declare whether they have previously availed of a public service scheme of incentivised early retirement and/or the collective agreement outlined above. Applicants will also be required to declare any entitlements to a Public Service pension benefit (in payment or preserved) from any other Public Service employment and/or where they have received a payment-in-lieu in respect of service in any Public Service employment. Offer of Appointment Galway City Council shall require persons to whom an appointment is offered to take up such appointment within a period of not more than one month from the date on which the offer is made. If they fail to take up the appointment within such period, or such longer period as the Council in its absolute discretion may determine, the Council shall not appoint them. All appointments are subject to receipt of satisfactory references and candidates may be required to produce documentary evidence of qualifications or experience claimed in their applications.

5 days agoFull-time

ENLIGHT Coordinator

University of GalwayGalway€40,850 - €57,089 per year

1.     Job Advertisement Applications are invited for an appointment as ENLIGHT Coordinator, Grade 3, 1 FTE, SPC at University of Galway.    This post is being offered as a specific purpose contract and will terminate by reason of the expiry of its specific purpose.  It is anticipated that the duration of this assignment will be circa 2 years. The role will be based in Galway and University employees are required to be resident in Ireland. Information on the University's Strategic Plan is available at: Strategy | Straitéis 2020-2025 - University of Galway For informal enquiries, please contact kim.oflynnKelly@universityofgalway.ie Salary: €40,850- €57,089 (applicable to new entrants effective from January, 2011) and in accordance with the terms and conditions of the University’s Remuneration policy. This appointment will be made on the Grade 3 payscale in line with current Government pay policy. Closing date for receipt of applications is 17:00 (Irish Time) on Tuesday 30th July 2024.It will not be possible to consider applications received after the closing date. Garda vetting may apply. Appointments will be conditional on work authorisation validation. Further details are available at www.dbei.ie For more information and Application Form please see website: Jobs - University of Galway Applications should be submitted online. Please see further information on how to apply here: E-Recruit - University of Galway and Guidelines for On-line Applications (universityofgalway.ie) Please note that appointment to posts advertised will be dependent upon University approval, together with the terms of the Employment Control Framework for the higher education sector. University of Galway is an equal opportunities employer. 1.               Role Relationships Reporting directly to the Erasmus Executivethe post holder will have specific daily contact with: ·       The Mobility & ENLIGHT teams ·       Director, Global Galway and Global Galway team members ·       Vice President International ·       Colleges: Global team, Vice Deans International, Heads of School, Programme Directors, Study Abroad Coordinators, Academic staff, College and School Administrators ·       Professional Units: Registry, Careers Development Service, ALIVE, Office of Dean of Students (including Student Services), Accommodation Office, Commercial Services, University Solicitor, Registry, Fees, ISS, Graduate Studies, HR, CELT, Alumni and Development Office, Marketing & Communications ·       Student Union, Clubs and Societies ·       External partners: partner universities especially those in ENLIGHT www.ENLIGHT-EU.ORG), International Universities Association (IUA), Higher Education Authority (HEA), Enterprise Ireland, Department of Education & Skills, European Commission, and other international authorities ·                 Visiting students and faculty The post holder has general contact with: ·                 Academics ·                 Students 1.               Main Purpose of Job To work with the Global Galway team and support the Mobility and ENLIGHT teams to deliver on the University’s international experience strategies and targets with a particular responsibility for the management of mobilities arising from the ENLIGHT European University Alliance as well as providing general administrative support to the ENLIGHT team. ENLIGHT is a flagship strategic partnership which joins Galway with the universities of Ghent, Bordeaux, the Basque Country, Comenius, Groningen, Göttingen, Tartu, Uppsala and Bern. The postholder will embed appropriate processes for hybrid and short term mobilities coming to and departing from Galway including, for example, applications, registration and onboarding. The role has a dual purpose and also provides general ENLIGHT administrative support. It is envisaged that, in principle and subject to operational needs, the role will provide 0.5 FTE administrative support to the ENLIGHT team and 0.5 FTE support to ENLIGHT mobility function. You will work closely with colleagues across campus and partners to support the University’s ambition to enable an expanded and diversified programme of internationalisation across campus that touches on the experience of every student and staff member. You will support existing and identify new opportunities, and the piloting and operations related to hybrid and short term mobility programmes for students and staff, and report on the achievement of targets. You will support the Mobility and ENLIGHT teams to drive an expansion of physical mobility and the development of curricular, virtual and co-curricular international experiences and contribute accordingly to changes in partnerships and student support strategies. The post-holder is expected to be flexible in practice, a good team player and willing to commit to working within a rapidly changing office environment. International travel may be required. This post will provide an exciting opportunity for someone with an international outlook and a commitment to customer service. Global Galway is a Unit incorporating the current International Office, which delivers operational support to Colleges and Professional Services for international recruitment, mobility and partnerships. This Unit has been grown to enable the delivery of an ambitious internationalisation strategy and to contribute to the transition of University of Galway to a global university. The University wishes to build on its successes to date in expanding its global reach, by significantly increasing the breadth of internationalisation and reaping a far broader set of benefits stemming from internationalisation. 2.               Main Duties and Responsibilities Hybrid and Short Term Mobility ·       Coordination of inbound and outbound hybrid and short mobility with priority given to those taking place in connection with ENLIGHT activities. ·       Advertising of ENLIGHT opportunities to University of Galway staff and students to ensure that University of Galway maximises involvement. ·       Processing applications for ENLIGHT mobility opportunities for staff and students. ·       Coordination of applications for incoming hybrid and/or short mobility students; receipt and examination of application document; data entry and dissemination; link with program directors; admission letters; organization of registrations and reception; student welcome and attendance to students issues during their time at the University; arrangement for access to campus services as appropriate. ·       Coordination and support of in- and outbound Erasmus+ Blended Intensive Program activity ·       Coordination of outgoing students' application files for hybrid mobility: receipt and examination of documentation, data entry and dissemination, coordination of Erasmus+ grant applications. ·       Input of and interaction with data in internal and external IT platforms including AKARI, Discoverer, Quercus, InPlace, Agresso and EU Erasmus tools. ·       Advise on and administer funding where appropriate. ·       Maintain a suite of materials and online resources that can be relied upon by both staff and students in support of such activity, tailored for ENLIGHT where necessary. Mobility Support ·       Working closely and collaboratively with the University’s partners, especially ENLIGHT, faculty and colleagues to ensure a smooth and rewarding experience for mobility participants and faculty members responsible for the mobilities. ·       Provide support to academic beneficiaries of the University’s ENLIGHT International Initiative Fund – a seed funding award designed to foster collaborative spirit and international programme development between Galway and ENLIGHT partners. ·       Support for the activities of the Mobility and ENLIGHT offices as required including, but not limited to, the support of in- and outbound students and staff in ENLIGHT. ·       Support for the Mobility offices at peak periods in the area of student admissions, registration, onboarding, exams, transcripts. ·       Design and participate in activities to promote and enhance international mobility generally and particularly promoting mobility offered by ENLIGHT partners. ·       Develop particular expertise in the area of ENLIGHT and its partner network and specialisms. ·       Provide administrative support for ENLIGHT Staff Weeks. Partnership Relations ·       To develop strong relationships, based on trust and reliability, with external and internal stakeholders, focusing on ENLIGHT. ·       To act as key liaison in communication with and record-keeping related to ENLIGHT mobilities, including representation at ENLIGHT working groups and fora. ·       To support coordination of international mobility partner visits to campus. Funding ·       To support the sourcing of new funding and assist with grant applications related to mobility for students, faculty and professional staff, including capitalising on funding opportunities from the new Erasmus+ programme and other external bodies. ·       To promote and support mobility opportunities for faculty and professional staff. Processes and Communications ·       To apply technology solutions to improve mobility processes and supports. ·       To oversee the regular review, improvement and communication of safety and welfare processes and protocols for outbound students, and supports for inbound students and staff, and provide advice for colleges and colleagues on same. ·       To research, innovate and employ the most effective methods of communication with students – e.g. video instructions. ·       To support the Head of Global Mobility and Head of ENLIGHT in the development, monitoring of KPIs and metrics related to the international experience and service provision, and delivery against them. Other ·       To support the implementation of Global Galway Mobility Workstream recommendations. ·       To provide reports, including regular student mobility reports for various internal and external requirements. ·       To provide a high level of administrative support to the many facets of international experiences envisaged within the scope of Global Galway in particular ENLIGHT initiatives. ·       Responsible for booking travel, internal and external venues for ENLIGHT-related activities in line with University of Galway procurement policies. ·       Raisings purchase order via Agresso as required. ·       Updating the ENLIGHT website with new initiatives and opportunities. ·       To prepare and organise information and reports for internal and external meetings, including ENLIGHT meetings. ·       ENLIGHT project work as/when required and any other duties deemed appropriate by line management. ·       Responsible for event management for ENLIGHT visitors and external regional partners as directed by ENLIGHT team members. ·       To utilise the support of student ambassadors for support and peer-to-peer contact. ·       To support the the ENLIGHT and Mobility teams in constantly improving processes and systems. ·       To contribute to the development of a positive team-working environment across Unit boundaries and maintain a collaborative, positive and supportive team culture. ·       To support and coordinate other elements of general international engagement as required and support other staff members as necessary. ·       Willingness to work out of hours where necessary and undertake international travel. ·       To provide cover for Global Galway staff during peak times and/or during leave, including providing cover at the Reception desk. AND such other duties as are within the scope of the spirit of the job purpose, the title of the post and its grading. The University actively encourages staff development and training. You are expected to participate in training and development activities as necessary to meet job, institutional and personal development Training and development are primarily focused as developing you in your present role. However, some part of the long-term training strategy of the University includes identifying personal development needs that will improve your performance and skills as an employee of the University. 3.               Requirements for the role: The successful candidate will demonstrate the eligibility requirements below in terms of qualification, skills and experience: Essential Criteria: ·       At a minimum, passes in 5 subjects at Leaving Certificate level (or equivalent) ·       A recognised post Leaving Certificate administrative/office technology qualification ·       Minimum of two years employment experience which demonstrates a high level of administrative support in a demanding office environment.  ·       Experience in service delivery within a higher education setting. ·       A high level of administrative and organisational skills. ·       Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, and the ability to produce professional correspondence and reports, including the presentation of statistical data. ·       Excellent interpersonal skills, including those relating to confidentiality and discretion, and ability to interface effectively across the wider university community, as well as with partner institutions overseas, fostering good working relationships and maintaining a focus on customer service. ·       Ability to relate to and interact with persons from diverse cultural backgrounds. ·       Excellent IT skills with proficiency in M/S Office suite. ·       Ability to work accurately with keen attention to detail and to meet deadlines. ·       Ability to develop the post both in efficiency and in effectiveness. ·       Ability to work on his/her own initiative and operate flexibly within a busy, deadline-driven work environment, to shift focus when required and assist beyond normal work hours when a need arises. ·       Track record of continuing professional development. ·       Able and willing to travel overseas and to work during weekends/ evenings if required Desirable Criteria: ·       Knowledge of the main principles of student mobility (incoming and outgoing), study, hybrid mobility; the basic rules of the Erasmus+ programme ·       Knowledge of academic administration policies and processes and/or academic programme development. ·       Proficiency in software packages Agresso, Quercus, Discoverer. ·       Experience in budget management. ·       Experience of web content management system(s) and/or the use of online communications to further the workplace mission. ·       An interest in internationalisation in education. ·       Competence in one or more other languages. ·       Proven experience of successfully working as part of a team through periods of significant change. The above criteria will be utilised to shortlist and select candidates for interview. CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.

5 days agoFull-time

School Project Manager

University of GalwayGalway€51,940 - €67,084 per year

Salary: €51,940 – €67,084 per year Role Relationships Reporting directly to the ‘insert job title’ the post holder will have specific daily contact with. A panel will be created following interviews from which future appointments for the same roles will be made for a period of up to 12 months CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.

5 days agoFull-time
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