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Deputy Sales Director We are looking for an experienced and ambitious sales professional to join our commercial team as Deputy Sales Director . This is a senior, hands-on role combining responsibility for your own key accounts and revenue targets with an opportunity to help lead, coach and develop the wider sales team. Working closely with the Sales Director, you will play an important role in growing revenue, developing new commercial opportunities and strengthening relationships with key customers and advertising agencies. The role will include: Who we're looking for You will be an experienced salesperson with a strong commercial instinct, excellent customer relationship skills and a track record of delivering results. Just as importantly, you should be someone who enjoys helping others succeed. You'll need the confidence to support and coach colleagues, contribute ideas and take on greater leadership responsibility. This is an opportunity for somebody who wants to continue selling and managing important accounts while taking the next step in their commercial career.
Warehouse Operatives - Night Operations
Job Title: Warehouse Operatives - Night Operations Department: Hub Operations Reports to: Hub Supervisor and Team Lead About the Company: DPD Ireland leads the field in next day parcel delivery throughout Ireland, with 37 regionally based collection and delivery depots and a state of the art central sorting hub in Athlone, Co. Westmeath. Purpose of the role: The purpose of this role is to maintain an efficient flow of goods by unloading delivery trucks, processing items through sorting systems, and reloading them onto the correct trailers safely and quickly. By keeping the workspace tidy and the labels accurate, you ensure that every package stays on track to reach the customer on time. This role is a fixed term contract up to the 23rd December 2026. Job Responsibilities: Loading of parcels onto conveyor systems Unloading parcels from sorterLoading trailers loosely, palletised and/or onto cages Warehouse housekeeping Open to variations in job role, as required Inventory and stock control Parcel labelling/relabelling The above list is not an exhaustive list of duties. You will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by your changing role within the organisation and the overall business objectives of the organisation. Experience Preferred: Previous experience working in a warehouse. Skills Required: Good communication skills with good spoken English Excellent team player with good attention to detail Good time management skills Energy and enthusiasm with an ability to use own initiative Strong work ethic with a willingness to learn Behaviours Required: Understands that we deliver the best service money can buy. Works hard to ensure the schedule is maintained. Flexible and passionate about learning and adopting new technology quickly to help achieve outcomes. Works hard to always please the end customer. Strives to meet demanding targets. Sustains pace and customer focus when under pressure. Works flexibly to overcome challenges. Approachable, helpful, and relates well to people, all of the time. Shows respect, care and honesty with others. Acts on own initiative, solves problems and does things without needing constant direction. Remuneration and Benefits: At DPD, we recognise that our People are at the heart of our business, without them we wouldn’t be able to deliver our award-winning service to millions of customers across the country each day. It’s important to us that we demonstrate our recognition of you in providing you with more than just a salary and job stability. Benefits include: Company pension scheme Life assurance three times your annual salary on joining the pension scheme. Subsidised canteen Paid maternity, paternity and adoptive leave Workplace flexibility Employee and Family events. Click the APPLY NOW button to upload your CV. Joining DPD can lead to not just a stable job but also a career. DPD prides itself on recognising and developing talent alongside a desire to promote from within. As a continually growing and evolving organisation, we are proud to offer a great number of development and promotion opportunities.
Mystery Shoppers
Mystery Shoppers - Required Nationwide! Looking to earn an extra income? Would you like to earn cash while you shop? Customer Perceptions are recruiting Mystery Shoppers across Ireland. Flexible working hours are available to suit your needs. All you need is: ✅ Good observational skills ✅ The ability to recognise outstanding customer service ✅ A strong grasp of written and spoken English Click Apply Now to submit your application today! 🛑 IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE A RESPONSE WITHIN 4 WORKING DAYS OF SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION PLEASE DOUBLE-CHECK YOUR SPAM OR JUNK FOLDER 🛑
Seasonal Sales Consultant
Be Part of Our Christmas Story Join our team this Christmas and help our customers celebrate the season with gifts they'll treasure forever. This is a full-time position, and applicants must have full flexibility to work five days out of seven, including weekends, in line with the needs of the business. As a member of our luxury jewellery team, you'll play an important role in creating memorable experiences and making Christmas truly special. We are looking for a Sales Consultant to join our team during the Christmas period. This is a temporary seasonal role, perfect for someone who loves the magic of Christmas and enjoys delivering exceptional customer experiences. As a Sales Consultant, you will: Don't miss the opportunity to be part of our magical Christmas team. Apply today and help make every moment special this Christmas.
Trainee Optical Assistant
Are you a caring individual looking to continue your career as an Optical Assistant? You’ve come to the right place. We’re looking for passionate, hard-workers with some previous optical experience ready to confidently welcome and help customers as they walk through our doors. And once you’ve found your feet as an Optical Assistant, you won’t just have to stop there. We have plenty of professional training and development in other business areas, as well as the support of experienced Opticians and Technicians supporting you on your journey. So whatever you want your career to look like, you can bring it to life at Specsavers. What’s on Offer? As well as all the support you need and great training and development opportunities, we have a whole load of benefits on offer for you to enjoy. CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Dispensing Optician
Specsavers in Athlone are looking for either an experienced or newly qualified Dispensing Optician to join their team. The focus at this store, is about pulling together and working as a team to ensure that our valued patients have an excellent experience. Become our new Dispensing Optician at Specsavers in Athlone - a highly successful store with a great reputation for staff progression and the very highest standards of customer care What’s on Offer? We’re fully equipped with 3 test rooms, the latest clinical technology (including OCT), and a team of 25 – which includes fully trained optical assistants, so everything is in place to let you focus on what you do best. What we’re looking for Alongside being a qualified and CORU registered Dispensing Optician, the right person for this position will be confident, possess a strong worth ethic and a willingness to succeed. You’ll be passionate about your job and enjoy a fast-paced environment. We are looking for a Dispensing Optician who will go the extra mile for our customers and someone who encourages their colleagues to do the same. In summary, we’re looking for a high calibre resident Dispensing Optician to join us and assist in driving this excellent practice forward. CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Optometrist
Location: Athlone Salary: OTE of up to €83,000 Working hours: Full Time or Part Time Experience level: You must be a CORU registered Optometrist Specsavers in Athlone are looking for a qualified Optometrist to join the team. Our experienced team use the very latest clinical technology which allows them to improve patient outcomes. At Specsavers in Athlone, we have a clear-sighted vision to transform eye health in our community. As our next Optometrist you will have the opportunity to provide a first-class experience to every one of our patients. What's on offer? Our Optometrists are an integral part of our store management team, so we are keen to get you up to speed outside the test room too. With ILM courses, Pre-Reg supervision and the Specsavers Partnership scheme (Pathway) all available to explore. Along with your clinical expertise – this will stand you in good stead if you choose to become a store director yourself one day. Platinum employer Our store is an accredited Platinum Employer – this means you can expect an exceptional employee experience every single day you work here. The Platinum Employer Scheme is part of the Specsavers drive to become a famous place to work. Stores with this accreditation have been verified on five key employer standards: Recruitment, Performance Management and Reward, Talent Management, Learning and Development and Employee Engagement. What we are looking for Alongside being a qualified and CORU registered Optometrist, we are searching for someone who shares our store’s ethos. Someone who wants to grow, develop, and offer exceptional customer care along the way. We want a practitioner who prides themselves on their clinical judgment, that is not afraid of a hands-on approach and who is keen to get involved and build rapport with the rest of the team. In summary, we are looking for a skilled resident Optometrist to join us, be part of the team and assist in driving our practice forward. CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Corporate Services Officer
Purpose of the job The primary role of the Corporate Services Officer is to provide and ensure high-level corporate services support to the CIS Regional Manager and CIS Board. The Corporate Services Officer will directly support the Regional Manager in the work of the CIS and the development of its services, and ensure the enhancement and development of high-quality corporate systems and practices throughout the organisation. Reporting to The Regional Manager Main Duties and Responsibilities Finance • Support the Regional Manager in maintaining accurate financial records of all company transactions. • Maintain records for payroll, bank transactions, and PAYE/PRSI submissions. • Monitor income and expenditure and assist with budget preparation and oversight. • Manage bookkeeping tasks, including processing payments and issuing invoices. • Liaise with creditors, debtors, and financial institutions. • Ensure, in conjunction with the Regional Manager, financial compliance and record-keeping in line with Citizens Information Board (CIB) financial controls and relevant public sector guidelines. • Prepare regular financial reports for the Regional Manager and Board of Management. Procurement • Support procurement planning for the region, and advise the regional team on best practices, ensuring alignment with public sector procurement guidelines and CIB financial controls. • Maintain and oversee the regional contracts register, ensuring timely renewals, compliance, and value-for-money assessments. • Provide procurement reports and insights to the Regional Manager and Board, highlighting compliance status. Company Governance • Act as a governance support to the Board, ensuring timely and accurate reporting, and contributing to the development of policies and procedures. • Provide high-level administrative support to the CIS Board and Sub-Committees. • Co-ordinate and prepare data for the monthly, quarterly and annual reports. • Support the Regional Manager with the preparation of reports for submission to the Board of Management, Citizens Information Board and other internal and external stakeholders. • Prepare and file correspondence on behalf of the Regional Manager and Board of Management. Human Resources • Maintain HR records and support recruitment and induction processes. • Support training coordination and maintain training records. • Assist with Health & Safety documentation and compliance tracking. • Liaise with external HR support provider as required. Office Management • Provide secretarial and administrative support as required, in compliance with the company’s responsibilities under Data Protection and GDPR requirements. • Oversee procurement and contract management for office supplies, services, and equipment. • Implement sustainability initiatives and cost-efficiency measures across regional offices. Other Responsibilities • Provide regular, structured updates to the Regional Manager on progress against key operational targets, highlighting risks, achievements, and areas requiring attention. • Undertake training and development to maintain and improve performance and assist in identifying self-training and support needs. • In conjunction with the regional management team, act as ICT liaison for the region. • Represent the region in national working groups or forums as requested by the Regional Manager. • Attend seminars and meetings when directed by the Regional Manager. • Other duties as assigned by the Regional Manager, as appropriate to the role. Essential Educational Qualifications and Experience • Administrative qualification QQI Level 6 or similar qualification. • Experience in financial reporting/bookkeeping. • Minimum of 3 years' relevant experience in a senior administrative or corporate services role in a medium-sized organisation. Essential Knowledge, Skills & Experience • Minimum of 3 years’ experience in financial administration, bookkeeping, and one or more of the areas detailed in the job description above. • Broad ICT experience, to include high-level skills in all Microsoft programmes and computerised accounts, e.g. SAGE. • Ability to provide comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to the Regional Manager and Board. • Very strong organisational and ability to meet agreed work objectives on your own or as part of a team. • Excellent written, communication and numeracy skills. • Capacity to operate data storage and retrieval systems for reporting purposes (e.g. HR record management, customer feedback systems, etc.). • Self-motivated, flexible and reliable. • Maintenance of the highest standards of honesty and integrity. Desirable Knowledge, Skills & Experience • Experience/Knowledge of the Citizens Information Services and/or company governance structures. • Ability to work in a busy office and to prioritise workload accordingly. This is a temporary position, subject to satisfactory completion of a six-month probationary period. The period of probation may be extended at the discretion of the Regional Manager. The successful candidate will be available to work 35 hours per week (full time). There may be a requirement to work evenings from time-to-time. Salary: Scale range of €34,613, €37,028, €38,385, €39,743, €41,102, €43,065, €45,257, €47,079, €48,902 (max), €50,725 (LSI 1), €52,547 (LSI 2). Salaries are pro-rata for part-time staff. Incremental Credit: It is expected that all new entrants to North Leinster Citizens Information Service will be appointed at point one of the salary scale. However, the company operates an incremental credit process for appointments higher than point one. This process is available to new entrants into Citizens Information Service. Incremental credit criteria, based on the competencies for the role, are assessed against employment history as laid out in the application form only. A request for incremental credit from a successful candidate must be made within the first 3 months of employment. The decision on whether to award an incremental credit or not is a decision made by the Board and is subject to the availability of funding. Pension: A company pension scheme is in place, and membership is obligatory upon commencement. Employee contribution: 5% of salary, Employer contribution: 7% of salary. Please note the Citizens Information Service has established a normal retirement age in line with the state pension age (currently 66). Annual Leave: Calculated on a pro rata basis for part year service as follows: 23 days 24 days after 2 years’ service 25 days after 5 years’ service Full terms and conditions are contained in a Staff Handbook, which is issued with and forms part of the Employee Contract.
Trainee Manager
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.
Area Director
AREA DIRECTOR LONGFORD/MEATH/WESTMEATH SERVICES - Office is based in Mullingar Co. Westmeath. Permanent Full Time We are offering this opportunity to an experienced manager to drive forward the vision, mission and values of the Muiríosa Foundation for those we support. They will have a key role in supporting individuals to be active citizens in their local community and promoting self-determination and self-direction for every person supported while overseeing the day-to-day operations of the designated centres and day services within their remit. The Area Director will ensure that the experience of the people we support is optimally aligned with and driven by the vision of the Muiríosa Foundation. The successful candidate will be expected to: - Display determination and resilience in their approach to working with people we support to achieve a good life. - Possess and display a strong leadership and management presence to the large team of support staff and managers within their area. - Plan and develop community based localised services within allocated budgets. - Plan and maintain strong oversight of staffing requirements and recruitment into services within allocated budgets. - An ability to maintain up to date and accurate records and reports, including reports to the Senior Leadership Team and those required under the Health Act 2007. - Ensure a high standard of care and support is provided to each person supported at all times. The Area Director will be flexible and capable of managing competing priorities within their workload and will have a robust knowledge and understanding of New Directions, HIQA standards and statutory requirements. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate an ability to effectively communicate with the people we support, their families, other professionals and people important in the person’s life. They will be able to demonstrate an ability to adapt their interpersonal skills within the context of the situation The Area Director will be expected to work on their own initiative as well as being a team player. The position requires excellent managerial, leadership, problem solving skills and an ability to strongly advocate for the people we support both Regionally and Organisationally. Requirements for the role: · Must have a strong knowledge of National Disability Policy, HIQA Regulations and New Directions · Have Qualification appropriate to the role e.g. Social Care, Nursing, other relevant qualification · 3 years’ managerial experience · Hold a recognised management qualification. . A valid Full Licence to drive a manual vehicle in Ireland . Take on the role of Person Participation in Management as per the Health Act 2007. · Willingness to take on the role of Person in Charge if required · Be willing to take part on the Out of Hours roster · Have excellent communication skills Candidates should note that as part of this role they will be required to travel between locations. Monday to Friday Roster. Closing Date for receipt of completed applications: Monday 9th November 2026 at 5.00pm Informal enquiries: Louise Kelly 087-7059267/ louise.kelly@muiriosa.ie This position will be remunerated appropriate to Qualification
