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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 39 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. What is an Army Recruit? An Army Recruit is a person who enlists for General Service in the Defence Forces and on completion of the initial training program is promoted to Private 2*. Information About Army General Service Recruits The Defence Forces is looking for people who are looking for a challenging and physically demanding career in the military. Applicants should have: The ability to work in disciplined military environment.The ability to work with others in a team.Work well in a high pressure and physically demanding environmentBe willing to serve abroad for extended periods of time. On qualification recruits take up a position as a three star private in one of the following Service Corps — Infantry, Artillery, Cavalry, Transport or Communications Information Systems. Qualifications No formal education qualifications are required to join the Defence Forces as a recruit. However, you must satisfy the Interview Board and the Recruiting Officer that you possess a sufficient standard of education for service in the Defence Forces. Age Limitations Applicants must be 18 years of age and under 39 years of age on the date deemed as the closing date for applications. Induction Recruit Competitions are held in each Brigade of the Army as required and are the only way to join the Defence Forces to become a Private Soldier. Candidates undergo fitness testing, psychometric testing, an interview and a medical exam. In conjunction with this all candidates will be security vetted by An Garda Síochana. Candidates must also provide two referee`s as part of the security vetting process. Candidates will be required to pass both the medical examination and security vetting to be considered for induction. The Induction Process will determine if you have the potential to become a Private Soldier in the Army. Helpful Application Process video'sTraining The Recruit Training Syllabus is designed to produce a physically fit, disciplined and motivated Two Star Infantry Soldier with basic military skills. Recruit training is foundation military training. It is twelve weeks in duration. It is followed by 3 Star training and at a later stage by Trained Soldier Specialist Training courses. Recruits may be required to complete their training in any Defence Forces location and following their training, may be posted to any Defence Forces location subject to Defence Forces requirements. Career Progression Newly qualified Private Soldiers are encouraged to put themselves forward for further courses in the Army. These courses may enable the soldier to specialise in certain areas of the Army or qualify the soldier for promotion and overseas service. CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Regional Sales Manager
Highly competitive salary plus quarterly on-target bonus of 15% if sales targets achieved (with quarterly stretch target bonus of 40%) and other excellent benefits The regional manager for retail stores is a visionary leader responsible for driving exceptional sales revenue across the Republic of Ireland area. With a proven track record of delivering results and sustained success, this role requires a dynamic individual with a passion for building and coaching high-performing teams and implementing innovative strategies. To be considered for this position, you must have an extensive retail background within a leading brand. We are looking for a sales champion with a focus on world-class service delivery, who thrives in a fast-paced retail environment, and who enjoys working as part of a team. This role is field-based, so you’d have to be comfortable and happy to commute across all of Republic of Ireland, the geography of the store portfolio. What to expect from the role The regional manager for retail stores will build, coach and lead high performing teams and strategically drive exceptional sales and profitability within Pandora owned and operated stores whilst retaining a customer-centric ‘best in class’ approach at all times. Global and local brand standards must be executed consistently, commercially and efficiently. The regional manager will be responsible for building strong partnerships with key stakeholders and implement innovative strategies in order to sustainably maximize the people, product & operational opportunities within the region. Key responsibilities: People
Social Care Worker & Assistant Support Worker
Job Summary Nua Healthcare Services (Nua) is one of Ireland’s leading Private Healthcare Providers, specialising in Residential and Supported Living Services, to both Children and Adults with a range of complex support needs. Benefits of joining Nua Healthcare!
Administrative Executive
Position Overview: The Administrative Executive will undertake a range of administrative and operational duties to support the school principal. The purpose of the role is to reduce the administrative workload of the principal and enhance the overall operation of the school.The role is being trialled as part of an Action Research Project funded by the Department of Education and Youth, to reduce the administrative workload on school Principals in order to free up time for the leading of teaching and learning. Part of the role will involve engaging with external evaluators. Key Details Contract Type & Duration: 3 Year Fixed Purpose contractHours: Full-time hours – 35 hours net per week.Reporting to: School PrincipalLocation: Ballymahon Vocational School, Ballymahon, Co. Longford JOB DESCRIPTION Key Role Responsibilities: 1. Finance and Resource Management: e.g.– Provide support for budgeting, payments, and maintaining financial records.– Support the Principal to meet the school’s financial compliance requirements.– Provide support to the Principal in managing procurement and implementing public procurement best practices. 2. HR Administrative Support: e.g.– Support the Principal in relation to school recruitment needs as required and coordinate with the ETB– Ensure that personnel documentation is up-to-date and compliant.– Support the Principal in the organisation of substitute teachers and SNAs. 3. Digital and IT System Management : e.g.– Supporting the management and maintenance of the school’s digital and IT systems.– Ensure systems are compliant and secure. 4. Health and Safety Management: e.g.– Conduct regular H&S Risk Assessments, ensure compliance with legal and safety regulations, and determine ways of reducing risk.– Ensure the appropriate maintenance and retention of H&S records– Liaise with external H&S authorities and the ETB as necessary. 5. Facilities Management and Building Development – Support the Principal in building management activities and Groundskeeping and manage maintenance and building contracts.– Support the maintenance and building procurement. 6. Compliance Management Systems – Support the Principal to ensure the compliant operation of the school in a range of areas including GDPR/data protection, SEAI returns, and copyright licensing. 7. Policy, Strategy and Action Plan Management Support – Provide administrative support to the planning and delivery of school policies, strategies and actions plans. 8. Supporting the Action Research Project – Actively participate in the Action Research Project by collecting and supplying data to evaluators about the tasks you carry out in this position. This may include filling out a weekly activity logs, answering questionnaires, engaging with field research or similar, and engaging with peers in the same role in other schools. PERSON SPECIFICATION Candidate Profile The ideal candidate will have the following education & training, knowledge and experience, skills and competencies: Education & Training Have obtained at least Grade D3 in five subjects in the Leaving Certificate Examination (higher, ordinary, applied of vocational programme) or equivalentOrHave passed an examination at the appropriate level within the QQI qualifications framework which can be assessed as being of comparable to Leaving Certificate standard or equivalent or higherOrHave appropriate relevant experience which encompasses equivalent skills and expertiseand Knowledge and Experience: Essential – Have a minimum of three (3) years’ experience in an administration role.– Demonstrable experience in financial administration such as budget management, financial record keeping, and other financial processes.– Excellent IT skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and data entry software.– Proven experience in dealing with compliance matters such as data protection, health and safety, safeguarding protocols, financial audit requirements or similar.– Evidence of ability to work flexibly, both independently and collaboratively, to meet deadlines, achieve goals, and overcome challenges.– Strong communication skills with demonstrable experience in producing clear and effective written materials such as reports or similar documentation. Desirable: – Knowledge and experience of procurement processes.– A qualification/micro-credential in area relevant to the role such as administration, health and safety, data management, ICDL, or similar. Skills The successful candidate must have:· Excellent IT skills such as word processing and database management· A demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism due to the sensitive nature of school operations.· Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with colleagues and various stakeholders.· Excellent planning and organisational skills and the ability to prioritise efficiently and effectively to manage a significant and evolving workload.· Enjoys working in a fast-paced work environment and adaptable to shifting priorities.· A willingness to take on new tasks, adapt to software not used before and learn new processes as required. Qualities: · Specialist Knowledge, Expertise and Self Development· Efficient with ICT systems· Strong Information Management/Processing & Decision Making· Highly Organised· Delivers Results & works well to deadlines· Flexible and Adaptable· Self-Reliant with Good Time Management· Team Player· Strong Interpersonal and Communication Skills· Commitment to Excellence and Drive· Thorough and Conscientious· Resilient and Persevering in the face of challenges and setbacks APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS · Cover letter to include statements of how you have demonstrated the competencies of:o Specialist Knowledge, Expertise and Self Developmento Information Management/Processingo Delivery of Resultso Teamworko Interpersonal and Communication Skillso Professional Practice, Commitment and Drive· Referees (name, role, contact no.)· CV (Digital) CONDITIONS OF SERVICE Terms of Appointment The appointment of this temporary Administrative Executive position will be for three years. The successful candidate will be employed by LWETB (not the Department of Education and Youth) on a 3-year fixed-purpose contract subject to a probationary period that will not exceed 12 months and will cease on completion of the pilot project. If at any time during the probation period, it appears that the appointee would not be suitable for final appointment the contract will be terminated. The Unfair Dismissals Acts 1977 to 2001 shall not apply to a dismissal consisting only of the expiry of the fixed term of this contract without its being renewed. Salary Point 1: €51,723. All appointments will be made at the first point of this salary scale and this is nonnegotiable. An incremental salary scale applies thereafter. The rate of remuneration may be adjusted from time to time in line with government pay policy. Reporting Structure The appointee will report directly to the school Principal. Annual Leave LWETB’S Annual Leave Year runs from January to December. The annual leave allowance for this position is 25 days per annum. Please note your annual leave entitlement will be pro-rata based on your start date. This allowance is subject to the usual conditions regarding the granting of annual leave. All office closures (other than normal public and bank holidays and Good Friday) are incorporated in your annual leave entitlement. Leave will be granted, subject to Line Management approval, which must be sought in advance. Termination The appointment will be terminated by one month’s notice in writing on either side. Pension This is not a public service role and the successful candidate will not be a public servant. Therefore this post will not entitle the successful candidate to a public service pension. However, effective 1 January 2026 if you are not already enrolled in a PRSA or a pension plan, you will automatically be enrolled in the National Auto-Enrolment Retirement Savings Scheme, called My Future Fund. Location This position will be located in Ballymahon Vocational School, Ballymahon, Co. Longford. New employees will be required to work in the relevant role for a minimum of six months to ensure they are fully trained in their job role before a hybrid working option is available to them. The six-month term may be extended at the discretion of the Principal and Director of Schools, subject to the role responsibilities. Authority to remote work is at the discretion of the Principal and Director of Schools and the maximum number of days approved for employees is two days per week. General The above represents the principal conditions of service and is not intended to be the comprehensive list of all terms and conditions of employment which will be set out in the successful candidate’s employment contract.
Diagnostic Assistant
Your Role As a Diagnostic Assistant, you’ll help ensure our production goals are met — delivering high-quality diagnostic products that make a difference in people’s lives. Key Responsibilities
Communications Manager
Overview of the Civil Service The Civil Service is at the heart of Irish society. Everything we do impacts our country, and most importantly, our people. We are a robust and trusted institution, which has served the people of Ireland since the foundation of the State. While the challenges which face the Civil Service today are different to those faced at the foundation of the State, our core values remain the same. The Civil Service is a large complex organisation employing over 50,000 people in approximately 40 Government Departments and offices and a range of other bodies. Every day the Civil Service makes a vital contribution to Irish life. Everything the Civil Service does, from carrying out the work of Government to delivering frontline public services, impacts Ireland in some way. Why work in communications in the Civil Service? Working in communications with the Civil Service provides an excellent opportunity to lead and shape communications policy, strategy and practice within Government and to develop your career as a skilled communications professional. The role of Communications Manager gives you the opportunity to make a difference in people’s lives. You will work on some of the most important issues, keeping the public informed and supporting the delivery of policy and public services. Improving communication capacity across government departments and offices is a key enabler to ensure effective policy implementation and understanding. Opportunities now exist for experienced communications professionals with leadership experience and a record of significant achievements to take up the role of Communications Manager in the Civil Service. This senior level position offers an exciting opportunity for ambitious, enthusiastic and committed professionals with a strong commitment to serving the public interest. The role involves collaborative working and a willingness to take on new challenges. Successful candidates will be offered a dynamic, satisfying and varied career, with competitive terms and conditions. About the role The Communications Manager position is a senior role that will have responsibility for leading and shaping communications programmes within an organisation. As a senior manager, you will set the strategy and workplan for your team and take responsibility for delivery. Your specialist knowledge and experience will support the delivery of excellent, public-focused communications. Focusing on departmental priorities and business objectives, you will provide leadership to team members and help build capability across the communications function. As a key member of the departmental/organisational communications team, you will play a pivotal role in managing the team and communications across a variety of work streams. This could include, for example, strategic communications and campaigns, media relations, event management, digital communications, stakeholder engagement or internal communications. You will have a keen understanding of the political system in Ireland, and a strong interest in current affairs. You will have the authority, experience and personal impact to provide communications advice and support to senior leaders and build excellent working relationships with counterparts in other government departments and agencies as well as external organisations. Principal Duties and Responsibilities Depending on the organisation to which you are assigned, the following is an overview of the type of responsibilities and tasks involved in the Communications Manager role: Providing leadership in the setting of strategic direction for the communications work of the organisation. Working at a strategic level with senior officials, advisers and relevant ministers to align all communications with organisational priorities. Collaborating both within the organisation’s communications team and across the organisation, Government, and external bodies, to deliver consistent, coherent, high-quality, cost-effective, accessible, public-focused communications. Leading sub-teams within the communications team, taking responsibility for managing performance, supporting individuals to develop their personal skills and careers, with a strong focus on nurturing talent. Developing and delivering communications programmes involving media relations, social and digital communications, event management, stakeholder communications, internal communications, and corporate communications in alignment with ministerial and government priorities. Embedding evidence and research into objective-focused communications activities. Using data, trends and analysis to develop engaging content for all channels. Please note: The above is a general guide to the role and is not an exhaustive description of the duties which are associated with the role or tasks which may be assigned to the role of Communications Manager in the Civil Service. The specific duties of each Communications Manager role will largely be determined by the Civil Service organisation to which you are assigned. Vacancies and Location Candidates who are successful in this competition will be placed on a panel, in order of merit from which vacancies for Communications Manager arising across the Civil Service will be filled. These vacancies may exist in one of many Government Departments, Offices or in an agency of a Government Department. Although the majority of vacancies arising over the lifetime of the panel are expected to be located in the wider Dublin area, a limited number of vacancies may arise in some regional locations which may also be filled from this panel. Candidates should note the following: Successful candidates from this competition may be placed in any Civil Service organisation, government department, office or other bodies such as An Garda Síochána. An offer from this competition must be accepted within a maximum period of five working days. If the offer is not accepted within that timeframe, the offer will be considered to have been refused. It is not expected that appointments will be made from this panel after December 2027. Working Environment Candidates should be aware that requirements in relation to working onsite at their place of work will be in line with their assigned organisation’s Blended Work Policy. The Communications Manager role may involve some travel and some weekend/out of hours work. Where this occurs, Civil Service travel and subsistence rates will apply. Benefits As well as a rewarding and challenging career, some of the benefits of working as a Communications Manager in the Civil Service include: Competitive salary, starting at €81,475 with yearly increments for satisfactory performance Public Sector pension 30 days of annual leave per year Access to well-being programmes to support a healthy work-life balance Opportunity to avail of the ‘Cycle to Work’ scheme, and the tax saver public transport pass Opportunity to join the Public Service Credit Union Subject to business needs and a satisfactory probationary period: Flexible working with a commitment to work-life balance and a family-friendly workplace (including work-sharing arrangements and a wide variety of special leave options); Access to Shorter Working Year Scheme; Facility to apply for career breaks; Learning and development opportunities. Opportunities for promotion through internal, interdepartmental and open competitions Essential Candidates must have on or before Thursday 18th of September 2025: a) A qualification at minimum level 8 on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) or NARIC Ireland Foreign Qualifications equivalent in a relevant discipline such as Communications, Public Relations, Marketing etc. and b) At least 4 years’ experience managing communications projects or programmes for an organisation, including experience across at least four of the areas below: Media relations Social / digital media Public affairs / stakeholder engagement Event management Internal communications Campaign management Marketing / advertising OR At least 6 years’ experience managing communications projects or programmes for an organisation, including experience across at least four of the areas below: Media relations Social / digital media Public affairs / stakeholder engagement Event management Internal communications Campaign management Marketing / advertising Candidates must also have: Experience of leading multi-disciplinary teams including line management and staff development. Experience of leading on the planning and delivery of communications with demonstrated evidence of having devised and implemented effective communications strategies and programmes based on analysis, data, audience understanding and business objectives. Experience of managing day-to-day media and stakeholder enquiries. Experience of managing digital and social media, including developing bespoke content, for effective communications purposes. Demonstrable experience of exercising sound judgment and making the right call under pressure. Experience of handling budgets and ensuring value for money. Strong research and analytical skills with excellent attention to detail. Proven organisational skills with the ability to deal with multiple demands and competing priorities to tight deadlines while producing high-quality work. The ability to act as a spokesperson and to manage communications on behalf of an organisation in a professional and comprehensive way considering reputation and risk management. Excellent interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to network, build relationships and engage effectively with, influence and secure support from stakeholders at all levels of seniority. Excellent written and verbal communication skills (including presentation skills) with proven experience in communicating complex issues clearly and concisely to a diverse audience. A motivated, flexible and adaptive approach, the capability to contribute positively to the implementation of change, and the ability to use their own initiative as and when appropriate. A keen understanding of the political system in Ireland, or the capacity to quickly acquire same, and a strong interest in current affairs. Well-developed IT/digital skills including a good working knowledge of MS Office suite and familiarity with specialist software packages used in the communications area. A commitment to continuing professional learning and development.
