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Expression of Interest – Kirby Group Apprenticeship Programme Permanent position available with a considerable portfolio of works for the next 5+ years To build your career by assisting in the delivery of ‘leading edge’ engineering projects. To work with a vibrant, agile and multi-functional team in delivering projects on time, safely, to budget and to the required quality standards. To benefit from Kirby’s Career Development Programmes that will enhance your leadership capability. To work with the best. About Kirby Group Engineering Kirby Group Engineering is an international multi-disciplinary engineering services contractor and leading provider of high-value engineering services to a number of ‘blue chip’ companies. Operating across Ireland, the UK and Europe, Kirby has become the engineering service provider of choice in growth segments such as pharmaceuticals, data centres and power transmission and distribution. Our culture is innovative, collaborative and performance focused. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to grow and develop in a company committed to developing talent and rewarding performance. The Opportunity Kirby is an international multi-disciplinary engineering services contractor and leading provider of high-value engineering services to a number of ‘blue chip’ companies. Operating across Ireland, the UK and Europe, Kirby has become the engineering service provider of choice in growth segments such as pharmaceuticals, data centres and power transmission and distribution. Our culture is innovative, collaborative and performance focused. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to grow and develop in a company committed to developing talent and rewarding performance. Kirby are currently seeking candidates for our Apprenticeship Programme. We aim to develop the best and brightest apprentices to become world class craft professionals. Requirements Applicants must have completed their leaving certificate and have obtained a minimum C3 / O4 grade in ordinary level maths and will need a Valid Safepass Card – No experience necessary. CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Senior Physiotherapist
BROTHERS OF CHARITY SERVICES IRELAND – SOUTHERN REGION The Brothers of Charity Services Ireland – Southern Region is a major voluntary organisation, which provides age related residential, educational and day services for adults with intellectual disabilities, autism and communication disorders throughout the Cork area and for children and young adults across Cork and Kerry with Intellectual, Physical, Sensory disability, children on the Autistic Spectrum and children at risk of or query developmental delay; where their needs require the support of an interdisciplinary team. . Applications are invited for the following post Senior Physiotherapist Ref: 32/2025 Specified Purpose contract to cover maternity leave Location: Network 1 North Kerry (outreach to Tralee to provided services to families from Castleisland/Farranfore area) Children’s Disability Network Team. JOB SUMMARY This post is in Network 1 and it involves, working as part of an interdisciplinary team providing supports to children and young adults, 0-18 yrs and their families. This will include children with Intellectual, Physical, Sensory disability, children on the Autistic Spectrum and children at risk of or query developmental delay; where their needs require the support of an interdisciplinary team. This team is under the national model of service provision “Progressing Disability Services for Children and Young People” lead by the HSE. The successful candidate will be employed by the Brothers of Charity Services Ireland. The North Kerry Team is based in Listowel with an outreach service to Tralee to provide input to families from the Castleisland/Farranfore area.Assessment, diagnostic and therapeutic interventions are provided by North Kerry Interdisciplinary team. The CDNT aims to maximise the child/ young adult’s full potential and works within the context of the family and community, empowering and supporting parents/care givers and family members . The Candidate: Statutory Registration, Professional Qualification, Experience etc. Candidates for appointment must: Be registered, or be eligible for registration, on the Physiotherapists Register maintained by the Physiotherapists Registration Board at CORU AND Have three years full time (or an aggregate of three years full time) post qualification clinical experience AND Have the requisite knowledge and ability (including a high standard of suitability and professional ability) for the proper discharge of the duties of the office AND Provide proof of Statutory Registration on the Physiotherapists Register maintained by the Physiotherapists Registration Board at CORU before a contract of employment can be issued AND Have the requisite knowledge and ability (including a high standard of suitability and professional ability) for the proper discharge of the duties of the office Experience Must have a minimum of three years post qualification clinical experience Experience of working with children 0-18 years with intellectual disabilities/physical disabilities, sensory/motor disabilities and Autism Spectrum Disorders is essential. Experience of working in partnership with families is essential Experience of working as part of an inter-disciplinary team is essential. Hydrotherapy experience is desirable. Demonstrate a command of the English Language to effectively carry out the duties and responsibilities of the role. Annual registration On appointment, practitioners must maintain annual registration on Physiotherapists Register maintained by the Physiotherapists Registration Board at CORU. AND Practitioners must confirm annual registration with CORU to the Brothers of Charity Services Ireland – Southern Region by way of annual Safety Assurance Certificate Health Candidates for and any person holding the office must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to the office and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. Age The Public Service Superannuation (Age of Retirement) Act, 2018* set 70 years as the compulsory retirement age for public servants. * Public Servants not affected by this legislation: Public servants recruited between 1 April 2004 and 31 December 2012 (new entrants) have no compulsory retirement age. Public servants recruited since 1 January 2013 are members of the Single Pension Scheme and have a compulsory retirement age of 70. Character Candidates for and any person holding the office must be of good character. Driving Licence: A full clean Driver’s licence which qualifies you to drive on Irish roads is essential. The person appointed will be required to provide their own transport during the duration of employment and will be paid travel expenses at the appropriate rates in respect of travel necessarily performed in the discharge or his/her duties. The base for this purpose will be the location to which the appointee is assigned. Salary Scale: €63.279 - €74,509 per annum (Department of Health Consolidated Scales 1/3/25). Reporting to: Children’s Disability Network Manager. Clinical supervision will be provided by the Head of Discipline. Informal enquiries to: Hannah Carmody, Children’s Disability Network Manager, Tel. +353 68 53480 E-mail: Hannah.carmody@bocsi.ie Or Laura Coakley, Physiotherapy, Head of Discipline, Tel: + 353 21 4556200, e-mail laura.coakley@bocsi.ie The closing date for receipt of all applications is: July 6th 2025 A panel may be formed from this competition from which future vacancies may be filled Applications should be made online using the ‘Apply’ Link Below The Brothers of Charity Services Ireland - Southern Region is an equal opportunities employer
QA Officer
Requisition ID: 59507 Position Type: FT Permanent Workplace Arrangement: #LI-Onsite About the role Here at Kerry, we are currently recruiting for a Quality Assurance Officer to join our team in Charleville. Your role as a Quality Assurance Officer will involve a number of tasks such as batch review, approval of incoming raw material requests and subsequent release, change control and validation-related activities. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to grow a career within Quality! About Kerry Dairy Ireland Kerry Dairy Ireland is a vertically integrated farm-to-fork business with a very substantial consumer foods presence and a leading nutritional and dairy ingredients division, delivering high-quality dairy solutions with a focus on sustainability and innovation. From partnering withlocal family farms to producing world-class dairy products, we ensure every step of our value chain reflects our commitment to excellence. With over 50 years’ experience in milk processing, dairy and nutritional technology advancement, and product innovation, we are a key stakeholder in the global food industry and creators of a strong portfolio of market leading dairy brands including Cheestrings, Charleville and Coleraine Cheese, Dairygold, Golden Cow and our new SMUG range. Our from food, for food culture and deep-rooted connection to our 2,800 milk suppliers differentiates our business and offers captivating opportunities for our customers and consumers. Our dairy comes from some of the world’s richest grazing land and is produced by a network of Irish family farms that have one of the lowest carbon footprints in the world. Through a combination of expertise, innovation, and sustainability, Kerry Dairy Ireland is proud to shape the future of dairy while meeting the diverse needs of our farmers, customers, and communities. Headquartered in Tralee, Co. Kerry, we operate multiple manufacturing facilities in the southwest of Ireland, including Listowel, Charleville, Newmarket, and Farranfore. Additionally, we manage 29 Farm & Home stores throughout the region, ensuring comprehensive coverage and service.In Northern Ireland and the United Kingdom, our presence extends to key locations in Portadown, Coleraine, and Ossett. Globally, Kerry Dairy Ireland employs over 1,600 dedicated professionals across Ireland, Northern Ireland, the UK, USA, Netherlands, Spain, Germany, and China. In 2024, we achieved a turnover of approximately €1.3 billion, reflecting our commitment to excellence and growth. Our Safety purpose: At Kerry, we work together in a caring culture where everybody goes home safe every day. We are committed to providing a safe working environment and ensuring that all safety protocols are strictly followed. Join us in creating a workplace where safety is everyone's responsibility. What you'll be doing Get in touch! In Kerry Dairy Ireland we benefit from the knowledge of our colleagues who bring a diverse range of cultures, backgrounds, lifestyles and experiences. One team fostering an inclusive culture that, above all, inspires food and nourishes life. One culture where everyone brings their unique perspectives and experiences to help make us better, together. We are committed to nurturing an environment of positivity and inclusiveness, where everyone can be at their best, both personally and professionally. Our recruitment, selection and assessment process are based on the skills and competencies of the specific roles and based entirely on merit. We are committed to and value Diversity and Inclusion in all recruitment processes within Kerry and do not discriminate based on gender, race, class, economic status, ethnic background, sexual orientation, age, political beliefs, veteran status, marital status or any other protected characteristic. Please note: We do not accept CVs or candidate profiles from recruitment agencies where Kerry Dairy Ireland terms of business have not been signed. Additionally, we will not consider or agree to payment of any recruiter fee under these circumstances. This also applies to CVs or candidate profiles sent directly to any Kerry Dairy Ireland Hiring Managers. Beware of scams online or from individuals claiming to represent us. A Kerry employee will not solicit candidates through a non-Kerry email address or phone number. In addition, Kerry does not currently utilise video chat rooms (e.g., Google Hangouts) to conduct interviews. Refuse any request that asks you to provide payment to participate in the hiring process (e.g., purchasing a “starter kit,” investing in training, or something similar). Kerry will not ask you to pay any money at any point in the hiring process with the exception of reimbursable travel expenses. In addition, any payments made by Kerry will be from official firm accounts bearing the Kerry name. Recruiter: #LI-MU1 Posting Type: LI
Dog Groomer
Maxi Zoo is part of the Fressnapf Group, the European market leader in pet product with 2,700+ shops across Europe. Maxi Zoo is Ireland’s largest pet retailer and has over 30 shops in Ireland. Maxi Zoo Ireland are driven by the desire to make the life of pets and pets owners simpler, better and happier. We are seeking a full-time qualified Groomer for our Tralee Store Start your career in grooming as a Groomer! As a Groomer in our Grooming Salon, you’ll have the opportunity to build personal relationships with your customers and their pets each time they visit and truly become a part of their family. You’ll get to know their pets’ styles and personalities to create a customized, stylish experience just for them! From that first shampoo to that final strut home, you’ll take pride in the services you provide What you will do: · Consultation - Communicating effectively with pet owners to understand their preferences and concerns, and provide advice on dog grooming (hair care, device use, breed characteristics, etc.) as well as the recommendation of the related product assortment. · Customer Engagement - Provide excellent customer service getting to know each customer and their pet individually, remembering their preferences and any specific needs in line with the animal protection legislation. · Follow-Up and Follow-Through - Follow up with customers after their grooming appointments to ensure satisfaction and address any feedback or concerns promptly. Additionally, demonstrate reliability and professionalism by consistently delivering high standard grooms. · Sanitisation and Cleanliness - Maintaining a clean and organized grooming area, including disinfecting equipment, washing towels and grooming tools, and ensuring a safe and hygienic environment for dogs and staff. · Product Knowledge - Maximizing Revenue through Grooming Services Promotion and combine this service with providing expert advice to support the sale of own-brand products. What you will bring: · Fully flexible across 5 days, it is a full time role which includes weekends · Previous hands on experience in grooming salon and/or QQI Level 6 Dog Grooming/City & Guilds · Proficient in all aspects of grooming and clipping all dog breeds to a high standard. · Professional attitude that can communicate effectively with all salon customers and the wider grooming team to build trust and rapport with pet parents. · Time management: Independently prioritise and accomplish multiple tasks within established timeframes. · A passion for Animals: Interest in grooming/animal care. Are comfortable/confident around all breeds of dogs (large and small) and treats all furry visitors to the salon as they would their own pet. · Personal development: Drives their own development within the salon, is reliable, asks questions, uses time effectively to learn from the qualified groomer in the salon. Sees a long term career in grooming. Why join us? · Service pay- Higher rate of pay from when you reach 12 months service · Employee Discount - we offer employee discount of up to 40% in our stores and 20% in our Salon · Paid leave- Sick leave, annual leave and bank holidays, maternity/paternity leave · Refer a friend scheme · State of the art grooming salon · Advancement Opportunities – At Maxi Zoo we believe in promoting from within as much as possible and developing our team to have a career path. · Community- A chance to work in an environment where employees and customers share the same passion for animals · Educational opportunities- Continuous learning through our induction plan, e-learning academy, classroom training environment and development plans. · Employee assistance programme · Cycle to work Scheme · Free Grooming Uniform
Deputy Store Manager, Area
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. Do you enjoy leading by example? This could be your next career move. Come and talk to us, to see what we’re all about. We are currently hiring a Deputy Store Manager for the following areas: Killareny, Tralee, Kilorglin & Listowel. What you'll do 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 regardless of gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, age, disability, race, religious belief, political opinion or membership of the traveller community.
Sales Assistant
Maxi Zoo is part of the Fressnapf Group, the European market leader in pet product with 2,700+ shops across Europe. Maxi Zoo is Ireland’s largest pet retailer and has over 30 shops in Ireland. Maxi Zoo Ireland are driven by the desire to make the life of pets and pets owners simpler, better and happier. Maxi Zoo Ireland are currently recruiting for a Part Time Sales Assistant for our Tralee Store. What you will do: · Customer Engagement – Provide exceptional customer service by offering knowledgeable guidance on products, fostering positive interactions to ensure customer satisfaction and loyalty while effectively promoting all Fressnapf|Maxi Zoo products. · Brand Integrity - Achieve targets keeping the pets needs at the forefront of everything we do. Ensuring that the animals entrusted to us are well cared for at all times, and that the welfare of the animal comes first. · Merchandise and Inventory - Curate an enticing shopping experience for all pet parents with impeccably stocked shelves with full product availability on the shelves in order to minimise inventory discrepancies, maintain high inventory quality. · Personal Development - Proactively engage in personal and professional development, in consultation with the store manager, while adhering to specified staff training timelines. What you will bring: · Flexibility to work across the week and need to be available to work mornings, evenings, weekends and national public holidays · Strong communication skills and open behaviour towards customers · Friendly and personable demeanour · Joy and fun in selling · Passion for animals · Previous experience in similar environment is desirable Why join us? · Service pay- Higher rate of pay from when you reach 12 months service · Certified with GREAT PLACE TO WORK · Employee Discount - we offer employee discount of up to 40% in our stores and 20% in our Salon · Paid leave- Sick leave, annual leave and bank holidays, maternity/paternity leave · Refer a friend scheme · Advancement Opportunities – At Maxi Zoo we believe in promoting from within as much as possible and developing our team to have a career path. · Community- A chance to work in an environment where employees and customers share the same passion for animals · Educational opportunities- Continuous learning through our induction plan, e-learning academy, classroom training environment and development plans. All Opportunity to enrolled in our company provided advanced pet knowledge programme. · Employee assistance programme · Cycle to work Scheme · Free Uniform
Clinical Nurse Manager
BROTHERS OF CHARITY SERVICES IRELAND – SOUTHERN REGION The Brothers of Charity Services Ireland is a major voluntary organisation, which provides age related residential, educational and day services for adults with intellectual disabilities throughout the Cork area. We also provide services for children and young adults across Cork and Kerry with complex needs- Intellectual, Physical, Sensory disability, Autism and children at risk of or query developmental delay; where their needs require the support of an interdisciplinary team. Applications are invited for the following post Clinical Nurse Manager 1 Ref: 28/2025 Permanent Part-time (18.7 hours per week) Location: Children Disability Network Team 1 – North Kerry Based in Listowel, Co. Kerry (Outreach to Castleisland/Tralee) JOB SUMMARY The person appointed to this post will work as part of inter-disciplinary team delivering a coordinated approach to children/young people from 0-18 years across all disabilities. She/he will be required to work as a key worker for particular cases. The professional reporting relationship for clinical governance and clinical supervision will be to the Children Disability Network Manager through the professional line management structure. The CNM 1 will ultimately be responsible to the Director of Services. The CNM 1 will work in conjunction with other team members in co-ordinating and developing the service to meet the needs of the people supported and the objectives of the organisation. The CNM 1 will be responsible for the provision of a high quality service and will carry out nursing duties as required. The Network 1 North Kerry team is based in Listowel with an outreach service to Tralee to provide input to families from the Castleisland/Farranfore area The Candidate: Statutory Registration, Professional Qualification, Experience etc. Each candidate for the appointment must possess the following: Have a Nursing qualification RNID/RGN/RSCN at level 8 validated for working in the Republic of Ireland and registered with Irish Nursing & Midwifery Board (NMBI) Have a minimum of 3 years post graduate experience working with children / young people with disabilities and their families Have the clinical, managerial and administrative capacity to properly discharge the functions of the role. Demonstrate evidence of continuing professional development Possess an in depth knowledge and understanding of children and young adults with complex needs Attend and work the days and hours at the centre(s) to which s/he is assigned and at other such centre(s) as agreed with Children Disability Network Manager Annual registration On appointment, Practitioners must maintain live annual registration on the relevant division of the Register of Nurses and Midwives maintained by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland AND Confirm annual registration with NMBI to the Brothers of Charity Services by way of the annual Patient Safety Assurance Certificate (PSAC) Health Candidates for and any person holding the office must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to the office and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. Age The Public Service Superannuation (Age of Retirement) Act, 2018* set 70 years as the compulsory retirement age for public servants. * Public Servants not affected by this legislation: Public servants recruited between 1 April 2004 and 31 December 2012 (new entrants) have no compulsory retirement age. Public servants recruited since 1 January 2013 are members of the Single Pension Scheme and have a compulsory retirement age of 70. Character Candidates for and any person holding the office must be of good character. Driving License: Have a full clean driving licence which qualifies you to drive on Irish roads and access to a car. The person appointed will be required to provide their own transport during the duration of employment and will be paid travel expenses at the appropriate rates in respect of travel necessarily performed in the discharge or his/her duties. The base for this purpose will be the location to which the appointee is assigned. Salary Scale: CNMI €56,081 – €66,045 pro rata per annum (1/3/25 DOH consolidated scales) Reporting to: Children’s Disability Network Manager. The Head of Discipline will provide clinical supervision. Informal enquiries to: Ms. Hannah Carmody, Children’s Disability Network Manager, Tel: +353 86 7742549, e-mail: Hannah.carmody@bocsi.ie The closing date for receipt of all applications is: Sunday July 6th 2025 Interviews scheduled for Friday July 18th 2025 A panel may be formed from this competition from which future vacancies may be filled Applications should be made online using the ‘Apply’ Link Below The Brothers of Charity Services Ireland - Southern Region is an equal opportunities employer INDS
Assistant Store Manager
Maxi Zoo is part of the Fressnapf Group, the European market leader in pet product with 2,700+ shops across Europe. Maxi Zoo is Ireland’s largest pet retailer and has over 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. We are currently recruiting for an Assistant Store Manager for our Killarney Store. What you will do: · Operational Store Excellence- Drive operational excellence in your store by ensuring adherence to store processes, regulations, and KPIs while supporting the Store Manager in analysing and improving results. · Customer Engagement- Ensure your team enrich customers' experiences with personalised advice and uphold a welcoming, tidy store atmosphere that reflects our commitment to providing a positive and memorable shopping experience. · Leadership- Empower your team's growth and success through supportive leadership, training, and a culture of trust and respect. Champion engagement and continuous learning ensuring every team member thrives and contributes to our shared success . · Merchandising and Inventory- Curate an enticing shopping experience with impeccably stocked shelves, use of correct planograms, ensuring accurate inventory management. · Brand Integrity - Ensuring that the animals entrusted to us are well cared for at all times, and that the welfare of the animal comes first. Maxi Zoo Ireland advocates responsible pet ownership. What you will bring: · Experienced retail professional with a proven track record in assistant management roles · Ability to step up and lead with warmth and empathy, ensuring smooth operations even in the manager's absence. · A hunger for growth, eagerness to learn and eventually lead as one of our future store managers · Customer service is your passion, organization your strength – ensuring every customer experience is exceptional. · Strong communication skills and a commitment to our company values are a must. Why join us? · Competitive Salary · KPI related bonus · Certified with Great Place to work · Employee Discount - we offer employee discount of up to 40% in our stores and 20% in our Salon · Paid leave- Sick leave, annual leave and bank holidays, maternity/paternity leave · Refer a friend scheme · Advancement Opportunities – At Maxi Zoo we believe in promoting from within as much as possible and developing our team to have a career path. · Community- A chance to work in an environment where employees and customers share the same passion for animals · 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. Assistant Managers are enrolled in our company provided advanced pet knowledge programme. · Annual leave - starting at 21 days and rising to 23 days at year 6. · Employee assistance programme · Cycle to work Scheme · Free Uniform CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Logistics Associate
Who we are: Niedax CMS, is part of the globally operating Niedax Group and has over 20 years of experience in the Irish market. As part of one of the world’s largest cable tray manufacturers, Niedax CMS brings expertise to critical industrial sectors including Data Centres, Pharmaceuticals, Semiconductors, Automotive, Automation, and Health & Education. With a comprehensive portfolio of over 50,000 products designed to support all aspects of electrical installations, we provide tailored solutions that power complex infrastructure around the world. Headquartered in Tralee, County Kerry, Niedax CMS is the driving force behind projects across Ireland and the UK—and far beyond. Our team has successfully supported international ventures throughout Europe, reaching as far as the Arctic Circle. At the heart of our success is a dedicated team—including a new generation of skilled apprentices—working across a range of roles to drive our mission forward. Together, we’re powering the future of cable management. An exciting opportunity is currently available at our Tralee office for an individual looking to start a career in logistics by combining on-the-job training with studies at the MTU Cork Campus for the QQI level 6 Higher Certificate in Logistics. You will learn while you earn as you build a solid foundation for your future career. Training area and job description: Applications: For an application for the apprenticeship position at the company, please email your CV and a cover letter to Norma@niedax.ie
Regional Education Officers
Water Safety Ireland is seeking 3 dedicated and enthusiastic Regional Education Officers to join our education team. As a Regional Education Officer, you will play a pivotal role in delivering our water safety and drowning prevention programmes. Your responsibilities will include conducting educational sessions and workshops in early learning centres, schools, colleges, corporate entities and other various public and private organisations within your designated region and online. Occasionally, you may be required to deliver sessions outside of your region if needed. Additionally, you will be expected to host online sessions as required, ensuring a broad and impactful engagement. Your primary mission will be to ensure that our programmes are effectively delivered, remain relevant, and achieve significant impact, in alignment with Water Safety Ireland’s national goals of reducing drownings and enhancing community safety. You will report directly to the Education Manager, contributing to the overall success of our educational initiatives. Blended: This role is primarily remote with a significant amount of travel involved, including some outside of your designated region, and a requirement to attend meetings in the office for induction and training and work-related matters. Training will be in the office for the first week, and then as required. There are 3 positions available, each based in different regions: Region 1: A Central/Midland’s focus encompassing the counties of Cavan, Monaghan, Longford, Offaly, Laois, Westmeath, Carlow, Kilkenny, Tipperary, and Louth. Region 2: A West/Southwest focus encompassing the counties of Limerick, Kerry, Cork, Waterford, and Wexford. Region 3: A Greater Dublin focus encompassing Dublin, Wicklow, Meath, Kildare. Principal Duties Reporting to the Education Manager, the Regional Education Officer will play a key role in WSI’s education initiatives. This is a full-time fixed term contract appointment. The Regional Education Officer will undertake the following functions: • Assist in developing, coordinating, and delivering WSI Education Programmes, workshops, and camps for schools, colleges, private and public organisations, aquatic facilities, and WSI Water Safety Area Committees and any other stakeholders who may want to avail of our programmes whether in-person or online. • Assist in managing the administration of various programmes. • Assist in developing and managing e-learning courses to ensure accessible water safety training for all. • Respond to education queries professionally and promptly, ensuring all relevant stakeholder replies are included. • Support the upkeep and enhancement of Water Safety Ireland’s data collection systems. • Deliver educational sessions for new members. • Offer follow-up support to educators, pupils, and aquatic facilities to sustain and develop their programmes. • Maintain relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders, such as Water Safety Area Committees (WSAC), Local Authority Water Safety Development Officers, Lifesaving Training Centres, Outdoor Adventure Centres, An Garda Síochána, Scouting Ireland, the National Maritime College, Education Centres, Teacher Education Centres, and other relevant partners. • Support and attend relevant national conferences, exhibitions, and ceremonies. • Present at relevant conferences, exhibitions, and ceremonies if required. • Provide administrative support for educational projects from various WSI commissions. • Assist in promoting Early Years, Primary and Post Primary Water Safety. • Assist in drafting reports and updates for WSI Management, Board, and relevant Councils as required. • Attend training as needed, which may be on-site or at alternate locations, in traditional or online formats, and may occur during normal working hours or evenings or weekends. • Other duties assigned are based on the needs of the organisation. Qualifications and Experience a. Essential Requirements · Strong background coaching/instruction/training. · Strong knowledge/background/passion in water safety. · Excellent interpersonal, communication, and stakeholder management skills. · Strong team player, able to collaborate effectively within a team setting. · Skilled in using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint). · Full clean Irish driving licence. This role involves working with children, so successful Garda vetting is required. b. Desirable Requirements · Capable of delivering high-quality results in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, with effective prioritization and escalation. · Water Activity and/or Safety Certification · Skilled in developing and maintaining trusting, proactive relationships with all stakeholder groups. · Proficient in Irish Language · Deeply committed to the vision and values of WSI. Please also refer to the Clerical Officer Competencies in Appendix 1 of this booklet TRAINING WSI will cover the costs for relevant additional training and professional development as considered appropriate by management. Eligibility to compete and certain restrictions on eligibility a. Eligible Candidates must be: i. A citizen of the European Economic Area. The EEA (European Economic Area) consists of the Member States of the European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein, and Norway; or ii. A citizen of the United Kingdom (UK); iii. A citizen of Switzerland pursuant to the agreement between the EU (European Union) and Switzerland on the free movement of persons; or iv. A non-EEA citizen who is a spouse or child of an EEA 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 because 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 Switzerland and has a stamp 4 visa. To qualify candidates must meet one of the citizenship criteria above by the date of any job offer. Candidates who are not citizens of the aforementioned countries must have the necessary permissions to work in Ireland Principal Conditions of Service a. Salary Entry will be at the minimum of the scale and increments may be awarded subject to satisfactory performance and to changes in the terms and conditions relating to salary increments in the Civil/Public Service generally. The rate of remuneration may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government pay policy.= PPC (Personal Pension Contribution) Scale (for officers who are existing civil or public servants appointed on or after 6 April 1995 or who are new entrants to the civil or public service and who are making a compulsory personal pension contribution). CLERICAL OFFICER - PPC Weekly rate of €590.21 €623.23 €631.62 €647.99 €672.15 €696.26 €720.35 €737.91 €757.82 €780.93 €797.18 €820.07 €842.79 €878.27 €906.13¹ €918.93² A different rate will apply where the appointee is a civil or public servant recruited before 6th April 1995 and who is not required to make a Personal Pension Contribution. Other pay and conditions may apply if, immediately prior to appointment, the appointee is a serving civil or public servant. Important Note Entry will be at the minimum of the scale and the rate of remuneration will not be subject to negotiation and may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government pay policy. Different terms and conditions may apply if you are a currently serving civil or public servant. Subject to satisfactory performance, increments may be payable in line with the current Government Policy. Successful candidates will agree to repay any overpayment of salary, allowances, or expenses in accordance with Circular 07/2018: Recovery of Salary, Allowances, and Expenses Overpayments made to Staff Members/Former Staff Members/Pensioners. b. Annual Leave The annual leave allowance for the position of Clerical Officer is 22 days. This allowance is subject to the usual conditions regarding the granting of annual leave in the Civil or Public Service, is based on a five-day week and is exclusive of the usual public holidays. c. Hours of Attendance Hours of attendance will be fixed from time to time but will amount to not less than 35 hours net per week. The successful candidate will be required to work such additional hours from time to time as may be reasonable and necessary for the proper performance of their duties, subject to the limits set in the working time regulations. Should additional hours be required, time in lieu procedures will apply. d. Place of Work The Education Officer is a remote role with substantial travel involved. A company vehicle will be provided. Water Safety Ireland’s head office is currently located on the Long Walk, Galway City. The office will be your designated place of work from time to time,to meet the needs of the organisation and the head office itself could relocate during the contract to facilitate business needs. When absent from home and office on duty, appropriate travelling expenses and subsistence allowances will be paid subject to the normal Civil or Public Service regulations. e. Company Vehicle and Travel As part of our commitment to supporting Regional Education Officers, a company vehicle will be provided for work-related use. This benefit may be subject to Benefit-in-Kind (BIK) taxation unless the general exemption criteria are met. Travel expenses incurred during official duties will be reimbursed in accordance with the Public Service travel and subsistence policy. f. Tenure and Position The position of Clerical Officer – Regional Education Officer is a full-time role being offered initially on a 3-year fixed term. The provisions of the Unfair Dismissals Acts 1977 – 2007 will not apply to the termination of the contract consisting only of the expiry of the fixed term. The first year will serve as a probationary period, during which the appointee’s performance and suitability for the role will be formally assessed. If, during this time, it becomes evident that the role is not a good fit, the contract may be concluded early. Upon successful completion of this probation period, the appointee will continue under the terms of the remaining contract. At the end of the three-year term, and subject to satisfactory performance, the role may be extended or transitioned to one of indefinite duration. The probationary contract will be for a period of 12 months; this is included and not additional to the specified purpose contract. Notwithstanding this paragraph and the paragraph immediately following below, this will not preclude an extension of the probationary contract in appropriate circumstances. During the period of your probationary contract, your performance will be subject to review by your supervisor(s) to determine whether you: (i) Have performed in a satisfactory manner, (ii) Have been satisfactory in general conduct, and (iii) Are suitable from the point of view of health with regard to sick leave. g. Suspension of Probation WSI may suspend the probationary period and, as a result, extend the term of the probationary contract in the following circumstances: i. the probationary period will be suspended if the officer is on Maternity or Adoptive leave, ii. the probationary period may, at the discretion of the Department, be suspended where the employee is absent on any other form of statutory or non-statutory leave. Where WSI’s ability to assess the officer and/or the officer’s ability to demonstrate their suitability for permanent appointment is compromised by the officer’s absence on leave, the contract period will be extended by the period of leave taken. h. Duties The appointee will be required to perform any duties appropriate to their grade which may be assigned to them. They may not engage in private practice or be connected with any outside business which would interfere with the performance of official duties. i. 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. Officers who will be paying Class A rate of PRSI will be required to sign a mandate authorising the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection to pay any benefits due under the Social Welfare Acts directly to the employing Department or Organisation. Payment during illness will be subject to the officer making the necessary claims for social insurance benefit to the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection within the required time limits. j. Superannuation and Retirement The appointee will be offered public service pension terms and retirement age conditions in accordance with pension arrangements in the WSI depending on the status of the successful appointee: In general, an appointee who has never worked in the Public Service will be offered appointment based on membership of the Single Public Service Pension Scheme (“Single Scheme”). Full details of the Scheme are at www.singlepensionscheme.gov.ie . Where the appointee has worked in a pensionable (non-Single Scheme terms) public service job in the 26 weeks prior to appointment or is currently on a career break or special leave with/without pay, different terms may apply. The pension entitlement of such appointees will be established in the context of their public service employment history. Key provisions attached to membership of the Single Scheme are as follows: (a) Pensionable Age: The minimum age at which pension is currently payable is 66 (this is under review and will rise in line with changes in State Pension age). (b) Retirement Age: Scheme members must retire on reaching the age of 70. (c) Career average earnings are used to calculate benefits (a pension and lump sum amount accrue each year and are uprated each year by reference to CPI). (d) Post retirement pension increases are linked to CPI. (e) An individual who is on secondment will remain a member of the parent organisation’s pension scheme and the pensionable remuneration will be based on their substantive grade i.e., the grade at which the individual is employed in their parent organisation. (f) An individual who was a member of a “preexisting public service pension scheme” as construed by the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012 and who does not qualify for membership of the Single Scheme will have standard public service pension terms reflecting new entrant or nonnew entrant status for the purposes of the Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2004. k. 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/Public Service pension comes into payment during their 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. Please note: In applying for this position, you are acknowledging that you understand that the abatement provisions, where relevant, will apply. It is not envisaged that the employing Department/Office will support an application for an abatement waiver in respect of appointments to this position. However, if the appointee was previously employed in the Civil or Public Service and awarded a pension under voluntary early retirement arrangements (other than the Incentivised Scheme of Early Retirement (ISER), the Department of Health Circular 7/2010 VER/VRS or the Department of Environment, Community & Local Government Circular letter LG(P) 06/2013, any of which renders a person ineligible for the competition) the entitlement to that pension will cease with effect from the date of reappointment. Special arrangements may, however, be made for the reckoning of previous service given by the appointee for the purpose of any future superannuation award for which the appointee may be eligible. l. Ill Health Retirement Please note that where an individual has retired from a Civil/Public Service body on the grounds of ill health their 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. Applicants will be required to attend an appointed medical professional to assess their ability to provide regular and effective service taking account of the condition which qualified them for IHR. Appointment post ill health retirement from Civil Service If successful in their application through the competition, the applicant should be aware of the following: If deemed fit to provide regular and effective service and assigned to a post, their civil service ill health pension ceases. If the applicant subsequently fails to complete probation or decides to leave their assigned post, there can be no reversion to the civil service IHR status, nor reinstatement of the civil service IHRpension, that existed prior to the application nor is there an entitlement to same. i. The applicant will become a member of the Single Public Service Pension Scheme (SPSPS) upon appointment if they have had a break in pensionable public/civil service of more than 26 weeks. Appointment post Ill health retirement from public service: ii. Where an individual has retired from a public service body their ill-health pension from that employment may be subject to review in accordance with the rules of ill-health retirement under that scheme. iii. If an applicant is successful, on appointment the applicant will be required to declare whether they are in receipt of a public service pension (ill-health or otherwise) and their public service pension may be subject to abatement. iv. The applicant will become a member of the Single Public Service Pension Scheme (SPSPS) upon appointment if they have had a break in pensionable public/civil service of more than 26 weeks. Please note more detailed information in relation to pension implications for those in receipt of a civil or public service ill-health pension is available upon request.
