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Sort by: relevance | dateHealthy Age Friendly Homes Local Co-Ordinator
The Competition The Position Meath County Council hosts the national Age Friendly Ireland Shared Service on behalf of the local government sector. Healthy Age Friendly Homes (HAFH), is a programme run by the shared service, which has the overall objective of enabling people to remain at home (where they might otherwise have been at risk of multiple attendances and hospitalisations or premature admission to long-term nursing home care) by coordinating more integrated community-based services, providing more sustainable housing supports, supporting better connection to good public realm and providing more assistive technologies in an age friendly way. This programme is now being rolled out nationally, through all local authorities and Meath County Council invites applications from suitably qualified persons who wish to be considered for inclusion on a panel from which permanent and fixed-term contract vacancies for the position of Healthy Age Friendly Homes Local Co-ordinator shall be drawn (for Tipperary). Please note, that Meath County Council may offer a position to an individual placed on the panel a position in another county in the region should a vacancy arise. Local Coordinators work within the multi-agency structure of the Age Friendly Ireland Shared Service to deliver on the objectives and actions of the HAFH programme in these areas. They are part of a team of 44 Local Coordinators across the country, operating within a structure of six regions nationally. Each Local Coordinator will report to a Regional HAFH Programme Manager and will be based in the County Council Office in their area. The HAFH Programme is overseen by a National HAFH Programme Manager. Age Friendly Programme The national Age Friendly Ireland Shared Service brings together, supports and provides technical guidance to the 31 local authority led, multi-agency Age Friendly Programmes. At local level it is developed through cooperation and partnership of older people with government agencies and service providers working side by side. Under the leadership of the local authority Chief Executives and senior managers, governance is anchored in the multi-agency age-friendly alliances, supported by broadly representative older peoples’ councils engaged as co-design partners. The Age Friendly Ireland Shared Service provides the collaborative framework to involve senior leaders from key stakeholders such as the Local Authority, HSE, An Garda Síochána, Chambers of Commerce, community sector, third-level institutions and others, who have sufficient influence and resources to develop and deliver ambitious and collaborative Age Friendly Programmes. The Programme for Government, agreed in July 2020, pledges a mission of Universal Healthcare which includes a commitment to accelerating the implementation of Sláintecare, the health reform programme and a vison of an Age Friendly Ireland. It commits to a continued investment in healthcare infrastructure in line with Project Ireland 2040. Many objectives are outlined including the expansion of primary care and ensuring the vast majority of healthcare services are available in the home or close to home. The general approach is to support older people to live in their own home with dignity and independence, for as long as possible. The Healthy Age Friendly Homes programme’s ambition is to enable everyone to live longer, healthier lives by keeping care close to home and expanding the range of health and social care services in the community. This is particularly important for older people, who access these services more frequently. It is about providing a range of alternatives for older people who may otherwise transition into long-term residential care prematurely. Sláintecare is the long-term cross-government programme to transform our health and social care services. It is the roadmap for building a world-class health and social care service for the Irish people. The Sláintecare vision is to achieve a universal single-tier health and social care system where everyone has equal access to services based on need, and not ability to pay. Over time, everyone will be entitled to a comprehensive range of primary, acute and social care services. Sláintecare aims are to improve patient and service user experience; improve clinician experience, lower costs and achieve better outcomes. Healthy Age Friendly Homes Programme The Healthy Age Friendly Homes (HAFH) Programme is an initiative, funded by the Department of Health, that aims to enable older people to continue living in their homes or in a home more suited to their needs, live with a sense of independence and autonomy, be and feel part of their community, and support the avoidance of early or premature admission to long term residential care. The Age Friendly Ireland shared service together with Ireland’s 31 local authorities manage the HAFH Programme of support specifically aimed at the health and well-being needs of older people living in our communities. HAFH aims to support up to 10,425 older people annually. It is the aim of the programme to target supports at these older people in the form of improving their living conditions, access to continued health and social care supports and other tailored community supports. Ultimately this approach aims to: • Support the avoidance of early or premature admission to long term residential care; • Enable older people to continue living in their homes or in a home more suited to their needs (Rightsizing); • Live with a sense of independence and autonomy, and • Be and feel part of their communities. Purpose, Duties and Responsibilities The duties of the post of the Local Coordinator include, but are not limited to: • Case manage supports for HAFH Programme participants, including carrying out home visits, conducting assessments to identify their specific needs, and agreeing a plan for their care and support needs. • Identify how the needs of older people may be served from existing providers and implement the care plan by coordinating supports across multiple agencies and groups to help ensure delivery. • Ensure, where possible, existing initiatives are utilised to support people, and as such, are synchronised in line with a support plan. • Manage their own caseload of participants, and complete regular outcome reports on the progress of the HAFH Programme to inform its evaluation. • Continually review support plans, follow up with participants as required, and assess the effectiveness of supports provided. • Establish a system for referrals to the HAFH programme, embedding new care pathways as appropriate by linking in with local stakeholders including GPs, Practice Nurses, Housing Officers and Inspectors, Local Authority based social workers, Public Health Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Discharge Planning Nurses, ICPOP and others. • Work closely with the Age Friendly HAFH Programme Manager at local level to link with the relevant personnel and stakeholders to ensure progress. • Identify and secure the support of senior managers in key agencies within the agreed geographical area to participate in the HAFH Programme including HSE, Local Authority, An Garda Síochána, voluntary and community groups and services, and all other relevant partners. • Develop a number of resources to support the delivery of the HAFH objectives, including: (i) a population and area profile of the county; (ii) an asset map to identify current resources and services and inform future planning; (iii) a robust multi-sectoral directory of all local services and supports (housing supports, health services, environmental, transport services, community & voluntary supports, physical & leisure activities, volunteer programmes, civic & social participation, education & training, technological supports, social supports and others). • Support the development of the HAFH Programme regionally and nationally in collaboration with other Local Coordinators, Regional Managers and the National Manager. • Contribute to the strategic and policy recommendations of the HAFH Programme. • Ensure that work programmes are implemented within allocated budgets. • Contribute to required reports on HAFH programme progress and effectiveness including recommendations for ‘live’ administrative changes. • Undertake any other duties of a similar level and responsibilities as may be required from time to time. • Participate in the Research and Evaluation of the HAFH programme and support the participation of stakeholders in these processes. Qualifications for the Post Character Each candidate must be of good character. Health Each candidate must be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. Education and Experience Each candidate must, on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms: • Have a good standard of education, and • have not less than three years satisfactory experience in a development role, and • possess a good standard of administrative experience and adequate experience in an office organisation and in the control of staff. Non-Irish Qualifications must be accompanied by a determination from Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) to establish their comparability against the Irish National Framework of Qualifications, overseas qualifications must also be accompanied by a translation document. The successful candidate will have: • Experience and a proven track record in person-centred care planning or service delivery/service coordination in the private, public, or voluntary sector. • Experience of working in a multi-agency or multi-stakeholder environment. • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to work with people and experience in consultation and facilitation is critical. • Well-developed skills and aptitudes in forging partnerships, relationship building, negotiating, and influencing skills. • Excellent project management skills or caseload management. • Knowledge and understanding of current health, housing or social care legislation and policy in relation to older people • Experience in innovation and problem solving. • Excellent report writing skills. • Ability to be both self-sufficient and to work well as part of a team, contributing to the development of the team. • Satisfactory IT skills. Desirable Experience and Knowledge • Previous experience of Age Friendly programmes, the ageing sector, housing, social care, or local health and community services is advantageous. • Experience of budget management and the ability to plan the use of resources effectively. • Satisfactory understanding of the Council’s purpose and priorities, and knowledge of public service organisation in Ireland, or the ability to acquire such knowledge. • An awareness of Health and Safety Legislation and Regulations, the implications for the organisation and the employee, and their application in the workplace. Candidates must also: • Have the knowledge and ability to discharge the duties of the post concerned; • Be suitable on the grounds of character; • Be suitable in all other relevant respects for appointment to the post concerned; • Hold a full unendorsed Category B Driving Licence and access to own car. Candidates, if successful, will not be appointed to the post unless they: • Agree to undertake the duties attached to the post and accept the conditions under which the duties are, or may be required to be, performed • Are fully competent and available to undertake, and fully capable of undertaking, the duties attached to the position. Miscellaneous Provisions Salary Salary scale: €60,011 - €78,015 per annum (EL 07/25), analogous to the Administrative Officer grade. Payment of increments is dependent on satisfactory performance. Entry point of this scale will be determined in accordance with the appropriate Department Circulars. Hours of Work The normal working hours will be 35 hours per week. Duties may require the successful applicant to work outside of normal working hours i.e. attendance at evening/weekend, training duties etc. as part of normal working hours without additional remuneration. All hours worked will be subject to the provision of the Organisation of Working Time Act, 1997 as amended. You may be required to complete a time-sheet in accordance with the Organisation of Working Time Regulations, 2001. Start Date Meath County Council shall require a person to whom an offer of employment is made to take up an appointment within a reasonable period of time, usually two months from date of offer, to meet the organisational requirements of the Council. Meath County Council reserves the right to withdraw its offer in the event that an appointment is not taken up within such a period. Leave 30 days per annum Sick Leave The terms of the Public Service Sick Pay Scheme will prevail. Probation The following provisions will apply: (a) there shall be a period after such appointments take effect during which such persons shall hold the position on probation, (b) such period shall be 9 months but the Chief Executive may at his or her discretion extend such period, (c) such persons shall cease to hold the position at end of the period of probation unless during such period, the Chief Executive has certified that the service of such persons is satisfactory. Travel It is desirable that holders of the post should hold a full driving licence for class B vehicles and shall be required to drive a motor car in the course of their duties and for this purpose, provide and maintain a car to the satisfaction of the local authority. Travelling expenses and subsistence expenses necessarily incurred in the course of official duties will be refunded in accordance with appropriate rates in line with the relevant Department Circulars and Local Authority Travel and Subsistence Policy. Meath County Council, as employer, must be indemnified on your insurance policy. If during your employment, your licence is revoked, even temporarily, or if you receive endorsements on your licence, which may affect your duties, you are obliged to notify the Council immediately. Residence The person holding the office must reside in, or at an address convenient to performing the role/function as approved by the Chief Executive. Citizenship Candidates must, by the date of any job offer, be: a) A citizen of the European Economic Area (EEA). The EEA consists of the Member States of the European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway; or b) A citizen of the United Kingdom (UK); or c) A citizen of Switzerland pursuant to the agreement between the EU and Switzerland on the free movement of persons; or d) A non-EEA citizen who is a spouse or child of an EEA or UK or Swiss citizen and has a stamp 4 visa; or e) A person awarded international protection under the International Protection Act 2015 or any family member entitled to remain in the State as a result of family reunification and has a stamp 4 visa or f) A non-EEA citizen who is a parent of a dependent child who is a citizen of, and resident in, an EEA member state or the UK or Switzerland and has a stamp 4 visa Safety and Welfare The holder of the post shall co-operate with the terms of Meath County Council’s Safety Statement and Major Emergency Plan. He/she shall familiarise him/herself with the safety rules and procedures and make proper use of all safety, clothing and equipment. Training It is a condition of employment that successful candidates will be required to participate in training programmes relevant to the skills necessary for the performance of the duties attaching to the post. Garda Vetting Successful candidates may be subject to Garda Vetting in advance of appointment to the position. Outside Employment The officer may not engage in private practice, or be connected with any outside business, which would interfere with the performance of official duties. Superannuation Contribution Membership of the Local Government Superannuation Scheme or the Single Public Service Pension Scheme is compulsory for all employees. Details will be provided to the appointee prior to appointment. A person who becomes a pensionable officer of a local authority who is liable to pay the Class A rate of PRSI contribution will be required in respect of superannuation to contribute to the local authority at the rate of 1.5% of pensionable remuneration plus 3.5% of net pensionable remuneration (i.e. pensionable remuneration less twice the annual rate of social insurance old age contributory pension payable at the maximum rate to a person with no adult dependant or qualified children). A person paying Class A rate of PRSI who becomes a pensionable officer of a local authority will be require in respect of the Local Government (Spouses and Children's Contributory Pension) Scheme to contribute to the local authority at the rate of 1.5% of pensionable remuneration in accordance with the terms of the scheme. A person who becomes a pensionable officer of a local authority who is liable to pay the Class D rate of PRSI contribution will be required in respect of his/her superannuation to contribute to the local authority at the rate of 5% of pensionable remuneration. A person paying Class D rate of PRSI who becomes a pensionable officer of a local authority depending on their existing scheme, may be a member of a dependent scheme i.e. either the Local Government (Widows & Orphans Contributory Pension) Scheme or the Local Government (Spouses and Children's Contributory Pension) Scheme and if a member of either scheme will be required in respect of the to contribute to the local authority at the rate of 1.5% of pensionable remuneration in accordance with the terms of the scheme.
Tourism Strategy and Cruise Coordinator
SECTION 1: THE ROLE Cork County Council invites applications from suitably qualified persons who wish to be considered for inclusion on a panel from which temporary vacancies for Tourism Strategy and Cruise Coordinator may be filled. The appointed individual will play a key role in developing and implementing tourism strategies and initiatives that strengthen Cork County Council’s position in achieving its tourism objectives. This will involve ensuring alignment with relevant local, regional, and national plans, fostering strong collaboration with stakeholders, and driving projects that enhance Cork’s overall tourism offering. Key reference plans include the Cork City, Harbour and East Cork Destination Experience Development Plan (DEDP), the West Cork Coast and Kenmare DEDP, future DEDPs, the Cork County Development Plan, the Cork County Corporate Plan, and the Local Economic and Community Plan (LECP). The appointment will be on a three-year contractual basis. The person appointed will also be responsible for managing and leading the Council’s Cruise Tourism role. The person will contribute to the continual improvement of the overall cruise tourism strategy for the Council. Cruise tourism involves a number of Directorates and Departments across the Council, as well as outside agencies and bodies. The person appointed must be a strong and influential person who can engage and influence a wide range of internal and external stakeholders. They must have solid experience in tourism, with particular experience in cruise tourism being an advantage. They will bring their specialist knowledge to the delivery of excellent, client-focused cruise tourism. They will be tasked with the development and delivery of cruise tourism throughout Cork County. They will also work as part of the Council’s Community, Tourism & Rural Development Directorate and contribute to the work of the Tourism team. SECTION 2: DUTIES The duties may include but are not limited to the following and the post holder may be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post which may be assigned to him/her by management from time to time and to contribute to the development of the post while in office. Development and implementation of local tourism strategies and action plans in line with national policy and delivery of objectives of DEDPs, LECP, Corporate Plan and County Development Plan. Manage tourism-related projects, including grant applications and funding compliance. Monitor project delivery, budgets, and timelines in accordance with public sector governance standards. Prepare reports and recommendations for senior management, elected members and the Tourism Strategic Policy Committee. Liaise with Fáilte Ireland, local businesses, community groups, and other agencies Provide advice and assistance in the development of Cruise Tourism, and general Tourism advice to the Council. Develop a cruise tourism and marketing strategy for small, expedition type, luxury cruise liners calling to Cork County Council’s smaller ports and islands and visiting local attractions in a tailor-made and sustainable manner, incl. plans to meet objectives. Develop a tourism and marketing strategy for superyachts and other visiting leisure crafts in the region. Boost last-minute bookings for the upcoming season and maximise bookings for future. Identify cruise operators who can operate in and deliver on Cork County Council’s tourism objectives. Marketing and promotion of County Cork to cruise operators. Develop press releases and social media content for circulation by Cork County Council’s Communications Team. Attend Cruise Trade Shows to lead marketing and promotion, as required. Compile, prepare and update of promotional documents and products. Engage with community, enterprise and tourism representatives to refresh and update visitor product. Liaise with trade organisations, Fáilte Ireland and other relevant organisations to market and develop cruise tourism, as required. Coordination of activities before, during and after cruise ship visits, including: a. Liaise with visiting cruise ships, on behalf of Cork County Council. b. Liaise with shore operators – maintain a physical presence on the day to liaise with ground handlers, tourism service providers, coach operators, expedition leaders, local communities and other government agencies. c. Liaise with port authorities, on behalf of Cork County Council. Support operational staff, as required, during cruise call days or during other cruise related events. Prepare and deliver periodic report to management, as required. Any other duties which from time to time may be allocated by Line Management. SECTION 3: ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA / QUALIFICATIONS Character Each candidate must be of good character. Health Each candidate must be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. Education, Experience Each candidate must, on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms: a) Have at least obtained Grade D (or a Pass), in Higher or Ordinary Level in 5 subjects (or 4 subjects if Irish is included) from the approved list of subjects in the Department of Education Established Leaving Certificate Examination or Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme including Irish and/or English and one of the following: Mathematics, Accounting, Business Organisation or Economics, AND b) Have obtained at least Grade C (or Honours) in higher level (or Honours) papers in 3 subjects in that examination (2 subjects if Irish and/or one of the following is included: Mathematics, Accounting, Business Organisation or Economics) OR c) Have obtained a comparable standard in an equivalent examination, OR d) Hold a third level qualification of at least degree standard, and e) Have significant experience in managing marketing and communications for a large organisation, including experience across a range of the following: media relations, radio interviews, local and national print media, social media, digital content development, managing press / communications team resources, marketing, branding, internal communication management, event management and public relations. Desirable Qualifications Have attained qualifications in a relevant discipline and/or a professional qualification in a tourism related discipline. Required Skillset In the context of the key duties and responsibilities for the post of Tourism Strategy and Cruise Coordinator listed above, the ideal candidate should demonstrate through their application form and at the interview that they have knowledge and experience of: • Demonstrable experience of managing day to day internal and external communication; • A proven track record and ability in events management; • An understanding of the local authority system; • Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to network, build relationships and engage effectively with, and influence, stakeholders at all levels of seniority; • Proven ability to deal with multiple demands and competing priorities to tight deadlines; • Experience of managing and developing staff together with strong research, analytical and organisational skills; • Excellent communication skills, written and verbal, and experience in communicating complex issues clearly. Age Age restrictions shall only apply to a candidate where he/she is not classified as a new entrant within the meaning of the Public Services Superannuation Act, 2004. A candidate who is not classified as a new entrant must be under 70 years of age. Transport Holders of the office shall hold a full driving licence for Class B Vehicles and when required to do so shall have access to a motor car to carry out their duties. SECTION 4: COMPETENCIES A Competency Based Application form requires you to describe some of your personal achievements to date that demonstrate certain competencies (necessary skills and qualities) required for the position for which you are applying. For each competency you are given a description of a skill or quality. You are then asked to describe a situation, from your own experience, which you think is the best example of what YOU have done which demonstrates this skill or quality. It is essential that you describe how you demonstrated the skill or quality in question. Therefore, compose your replies carefully in this section and try to structure what you write so that you give specific information about what you have done. For example, do not simply say that “X was successful”, describe exactly what you did and how you demonstrated the skill or quality in question. For each example please include the following: a) The nature of the task, problem or objective; b) What you actually did and how you demonstrated the skill or quality (and, where appropriate, the date you demonstrated it); c) The outcome or result of the situation and your estimate of the proportion of credit you can claim for the outcome. SECTION 5: TENURE The position is temporary and fulltime. The post is pensionable. The initial contract duration is three years. A panel may be formed to fill temporary vacancies for Tourism Strategy and Cruise Coordinator that may arise during the lifetime of the panel. SECTION 6: SELECTION PROCESS The recruitment selection process will include an interview. Candidates will be assessed under the following criteria: • Delivering Results • Leading and Motivating & Managing Performance • Communicating Effectively • Personal Effectiveness • Knowledge & Experience relevant to the post. A panel may be formed on the basis of such interview. Candidates whose names are on a panel and who satisfy the local authority that they possess the qualifications declared for the office and that they are otherwise suitable for appointment may within the life of the panel be appointed as appropriate vacancies arise. SECTION 7: SALARY The salary scale for the post is: €60,011 - €78,015 basic per annum. €60,011 – €61,480 – €63,194 – €64,914 – €66,634 – €68,170 – €69,745 – €71,269 – €72,790 (Maximum) – €75,395 (1st LSI) (after 3 years satisfactory service on the Maximum) – €78,015 (2nd LSI) (after 3 years satisfactory service on the 1st LSI). Entry point to this scale will be determined in accordance with Circulars issued by the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government. In accordance with Departmental Circular letter EL 02/2011, a person who is not a serving local authority employee on or after 1st January 2011 will enter the scale for the position at a minimum point. Rate of remuneration may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government Policy. SECTION 8: LOCATION OF POST The initial work base will be County Hall, Carrigrohane Road, Cork. Cork County Council reserves the right to assign you to any department, premises or district in use by the Council now or in the future. Changes in location of employment will not result in payment of disturbance money or compensation. The person appointed will be required to provide him/herself at his/her own expense with the necessary mode of travel to and from work. SECTION 9: WORKING HOURS The normal working hours will be 35 hours per week. Duties may require the successful applicant to work outside of normal working hours, i.e. attendance at evening and weekend events, as part of normal working hours. As the lead on cruise tourism, the successful candidate will be required to be in attendance at times where cruise ships are visiting. All hours worked will be subject to the provision of the Organisation of Working Time Act, 1997 as amended.
Business Advisor
The Position: Westmeath County Council employs over 600 staff across eight service divisions: Housing & Building; Road, Transport & Safety; Rural Water; Development Management; Environmental Protection; Recreation & Amenity; Climate Action, Agriculture & Education; and Miscellaneous Services. It consists of 20 democratically elected members. The Council is mandated to deliver a diverse range of functions and services which can be broadly described under the headings of economic development, community development, provision of physical and social infrastructure, recreation and amenity services, and the enforcement of the planning and environmental regulatory framework. The Council now invites applications from suitably qualified persons who wish to be considered for inclusion on a panel from which permanent and fixed term contract posts for the position of Business Advisor may be drawn. Role: The Local Enterprise Offices (LEO) are the first stop shop for any small business looking to start or grow across the country. The vision for the Local Enterprise Office is to develop and sustain a positive enterprise ecosystem at local level throughout the country that will drive new added-value start-ups, facilitate further growth of micro and small businesses and enhance local economies. The Business Advisor role supports the delivery of an integrated programme designed to increase the number of first-time exporters and help small businesses innovate, adopt digital solutions, and transition to more environmentally sustainable practices. This is a key role that will require the successful candidate to work directly with core LEO clients to improve the management of business processes, introduce innovation that will impact results, enhance performance and assist start-ups and small businesses across the country to grow and create employment. Key Duties and Responsibilities: The LEO Business Advisor will perform such duties as may be assigned from time to time which will involve the facilitation, implementation and promotion of the policies and objectives of Westmeath County Council for the advancement of the Local Enterprise Office. The Business Advisor will report to the Head of the Local Enterprise Office, or any other officer as designated by the Chief Executive. Such duties include inter alia: • Provide one-to-one business advice and guidance to start-ups and existing microenterprises in County Westmeath. • Act as a point of contact for clients, assessing and identifying development needs and advising on relevant supports, qualifying criteria and the application process. • Engage with portfolio companies that are growing to support them in reaching their potential and increasing market share through full utilisation of LEO supports. • Develop and lead initiatives designed to support micro-enterprises to increase performance and competitiveness, including programmes such as green initiatives, lean and resilience-building supports. • Develop and identify initiatives that assist LEO clients with exporting and ensure they can access the most appropriate export supports for their stage of development. • Encourage and support LEO clients to invest in R&D and incorporate RD&I into their commercial activities. • Preparing and presenting client business proposals to the LEO Evaluations Committee for funding. • Providing administrative assistance to the Evaluations and Approvals Committee or other groups or networks supported by the LEO. • Develop and manage the procurement and delivery of new and existing training and management development programmes in response to needs of small businesses, including preparation of programme specifications, procurement documents, recruitment and engagement, recording and managing of all outputs/deliverables and allocated budgets. • Contribute to the delivery of national initiatives within the Local Enterprise Network as required. • Staff management and supervision. • Payment administration and budget monitoring and reporting. • Reporting to senior management and providing regular reports and updates on metrics and key indicators while ensuring that work conforms to procedures and standards. • Ensure compliance with all required local authority financial, management and governance reporting requirements. • Such other duties as the Head of the Local Enterprise Office may assign to the role so as to promote the objectives of the office. Qualifications for the Post Character Each candidate must be of good character. Health Each candidate must be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. Citizenship Candidates must, by the date of any job offer, be: a) A citizen of the European Economic Area (EEA). The EEA consists of the Member States of the European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway; or b) A citizen of the United Kingdom (UK); or c) A citizen of Switzerland pursuant to the agreement between the EU and Switzerland on the free movement of persons; or d) A non-EEA citizen who is a spouse or child of an EEA or UK or Swiss citizen and has a stamp 4 visa; or e) A person awarded international protection under the International Protection Act 2015 or any family member entitled to remain in the State as a result of family reunification and has a stamp 4 visa; or f) A non-EEA citizen who is a parent of a dependent child who is a citizen of, and resident in, an EEA member state or the UK or Switzerland and has a stamp 4 visa. Education, Experience and Competencies Each candidate must have on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms: • Strong organisational and project management skills and experience and proven ability to manage a range of multiple projects and competing priorities at one time to meet demanding and tight deadlines is essential. • Have the ability to influence, collaborate and connect across internal and external stakeholders to the benefit of clients is essential. • Financial literacy skills to undertake evaluation and assessment of project proposals for financial assistance and other supports, including carrying out due diligence to qualify the funding requests. • Excellent communications and business report writing skills with demonstrated evidence of robust IT literacy (i.e. MS Office skills including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint) is essential. • Excellent research capability, analytical skills, writing and presentation skills. • Knowledge, understanding and comprehension of the key business growth sectors and client categories in which the LEOs operate and an ability to translate this knowledge and understanding into developing supports and initiatives to achieve effective business impacts and results. • Understanding of compliance and governance requirements as they relate to funding through the LEO. • Candidates must hold a clean, current Class B driving licence and will be required to have access to his/her own car. Desirable, though not essential: • Experience of working with the microenterprise sector with an in-depth understanding of the issues and challenges facing the sector. • A relevant third level business qualification. Type of Post A panel will be formed from which wholetime, permanent and fixed term contract posts may be filled. Salary The salary will be fully inclusive and will be determined from time to time. Holders of the office shall pay to the local authority any fees or other monies (other than their inclusive salary) payable to or received by them by virtue of their office or in respect of any services which they are required by or under any enactment to perform. The Business Advisor salary scale (analogous to Grade VI) is from €57,322 – €70,030 including LSIs as per Circular Letter EL 07/2025. Please note starting pay for new entrants will be at the minimum of the scale. The rate of remuneration may be adjusted from time to time in line with government pay policy. Increments are payable, subject to satisfactory performance and in accordance with current Government Pay Policy and the provisions of the Public Service Agreements. Working Base Westmeath County Council reserves the right to assign you to any department or premises in use by the Council, now or in the future. Changes in location of employment will not result in payment of disturbance money or other compensation. The person appointed will be required to provide him/herself at his/her own expense with the necessary mode of travel to and from work. Working Hours Normal working hours are 35 hours per week from Monday to Friday. Duties may require the successful applicant to work outside of normal hours, i.e. attendance at evening/weekend training. All hours worked will be subject to the provisions of the Organisation of Working Time Act, 1997, as amended. You may be required to complete a time sheet in accordance with the Organisation of Working Time Regulations, 2001. Annual Leave The current annual leave entitlement is 30 days per annum. Granting of annual leave, payment for annual leave and arrangements for public holidays will be governed by the provisions of the Organisation of Working Time Act, 1977 (as amended). Sick Leave The terms of the Public Service Sick Pay Scheme will prevail. Superannuation Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012: New members joining the Public Sector on or after 1 January 2013 will be required to join the Single Public Service Pension Scheme. The Single Scheme applies to all pensionable first-time entrants to the Public Service as well as to former public servants returning to the public service after a break of more than 26 weeks. A rate of PRSI contribution will be required of their superannuation to contribute to the local authority at the rate of 3% of their pensionable remuneration plus 3.5% of net pensionable remuneration (i.e. pensionable remuneration less twice the annual rate of social insurance old age contributory pension payable at the maximum rate to a person with no adult dependant or qualified children). This includes a contribution to a Spouse’s and Children’s Scheme. Pension and retirement lump sum based on career-average pay pensions will be coordinated with the State Pension Contributory (SPC). For persons who commenced public sector employment prior to 1 January 2013: Persons who become pensionable employees of a local authority who are liable to pay the Class A rate of PRSI contribution will be required in respect of their superannuation to contribute to the local authority at the rate of 1.5% of their pensionable remuneration plus 3.5% of net pensionable remuneration (i.e. pensionable remuneration less twice the annual rate of social insurance old age contributory pension payable at the maximum rate to a person with no adult dependant or qualified children). Persons who become pensionable employees of a local authority who are liable to pay the Class D rate of PRSI contribution will be required in respect of their superannuation to contribute to the local authority at the rate of 5% of their pensionable remuneration. All persons who become pensionable employees of a local authority will be required in respect of the Local Government (Spouses and Children’s Contributory Pension) Scheme to contribute to the local authority at the rate of 1.5% of their pensionable remuneration in accordance with the terms of the scheme. Employee Benefits Examples of some of the current employee benefits include: • Allocation of 30 days annual leave per annum (pro-rata) • Access to flexi time scheme • A range of family friendly policies • Availability of an optical benefit scheme • Availability of a cycle to work scheme • A range of learning and developmental opportunities • Paid maternity and paternity leave • Option to become a member of Westmeath County Council’s Social Club • State-of-the-art office accommodation in our Civic Headquarters • Automatically entered into a pension scheme • Access to the services provided under Westmeath County Council’s Employee Assistance Programme Retirement Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012: The compulsory retirement age for new entrants as defined by the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012 is 70 years. Minimum pension age of 66 years, rising to 67 years and 68 years in line with State Pension age changes, is applicable. Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2004: There is no mandatory retirement age for new entrants from 1 April 2004 to the public service as defined in the Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2004. 65 years is the minimum age at which a person may be paid. As a new entrant to the public service, under the terms of this legislation, new entrants will not be required to retire on grounds of age. Anyone who is not a “New Entrant” to the public service, defined in the Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2004, is subject to a compulsory retirement age of 70 years. Travel Holders of the post shall hold a full driving licence for Class B vehicles and, when required to do so, shall drive a motor car in the course of their duties and for this purpose provide and maintain a car to the satisfaction of the local authority. If you are required to travel as part of your official duties, Westmeath County Council as your employer must be indemnified on your insurance policy. Travelling expenses and subsistence expenses necessarily incurred in the course of official duties will be refunded in accordance with appropriate rates in line with the relevant Department Circulars and Westmeath County Council’s Travel and Subsistence Policy. If during your employment your licence is revoked, even temporarily, or if you receive endorsements on your licence which may affect your duties, you are obliged to notify the Council immediately. Health, Safety and Regulations Westmeath County Council, as an employer, is obliged to ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, the safety, health and welfare at work of all its employees. Under the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005, the County Council has a legal duty to exercise all due care and take all protective and preventative measures to protect the safety, health and welfare of its employees.
Executive Accountant
This position is a senior position within the organisation. The successful candidate will be responsible for the co-ordination, preparation, monitoring, modelling, analysing and reporting on significant revenue and capital expenditure budgets, budgetary control and debtor management. They will assist in the completion of the annual financial statement, operation of the organisations financial management system and support strategic and operational planning. They will also be an integral part of the wider organisational financial discipline and will be working with multidisciplinary teams. It would suit an ambitious, qualified accountant with a range of experience dealing with multidisciplinary teams and with experience in managing and motivating staff. The office is wholetime, permanent and pensionable. A panel will be formed to fill permanent and temporary vacancies. Duties Duties will include but are not limited to: Leading the implementation of the Upgrading of the Financial Management System to the cloud Implement a new Asset Management System across the organisation Involvement in the rollout of the procurement module of the Financial Management System Assisting in the planning, scheduling and preparation of the Annual Financial Statement in accordance with currently accepted accounting standards and relevant codes of practice as set out by the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage. Develop the accounting and finance skills of staff involved in financial activities throughout the Council and provide financial advice and assistance to all departments. Liaise with internal and external auditors. Provide information to Auditors during the course of their audits as required. Assisting in the planning, compilation and preparation of Local Authority revenue and capital budgets. Assist in the preparation of monthly / quarterly revenue and capital financial reports, monitoring and review of same, identify variances and recommendations for corrective actions if required. Assist in the preparation, implementation and on-going review of the local authority’s finance plans including management of capital budgets. Financial planning and analysis including ad-hoc financial analysis and modelling. Assist in the introduction of reporting structures and systems in line with new requirements of legislation, circulars, value for money reports and so on. Provide financial advice and assistance to all departments to support the achievement of the corporate objectives. Promote and assist the implementation of good practice in: Risk Management; Procurement; Value for Money; Shared Services; Efficiency and Effectiveness. Dissemination of taxation knowledge and monitor and implement internal controls to make sure that the local authority is tax compliant. Monitor and implement / improve internal controls and checks to ensure good financial control, safeguarding of assets of the local authority. Making sure of the rapid, timely and accurate preparation of financial and management reports with automated systems. Manage and develop the team of staff in the Finance function to ensure the highest standards of proficiency. Other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time. These duties are indicative rather than exhaustive and are carried out under general guidance. Essential Criteria 1. Character Candidates shall be of good character. 2. Health Candidates shall be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. 3. Education, training, experience, etc. Each candidate must, on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms - a) Possess a professional accountancy qualification and be a member of a recognised body of accountants (ACCA, AIA, CIMA, CIPFA, ICAEW, ICAI, ICAS or ICPAI) and submit a copy of your certificate of registration to recruitment@louthcoco.ie (*See Note on Page 7) AND b) Have not less than two years’ satisfactory and relevant post-qualification experience; AND c) Possess a high standard of accountancy experience and adequate experience in an office organisation and in the control of staff. d) Have an excellent working knowledge of integrated Financial Management Systems and Microsoft Office; A knowledge of Agresso Financial Management System would be beneficial but not essential. 4. It is desirable that the ideal candidate should: • A high degree of analytical, conceptual and problem solving skills. • An ability to determine priorities and organise workloads in order to achieve tight deadlines with attention to detail. • Experience in the identification of critical/significant financial issues and briefing management on same; • Proven ability to work under pressure and think laterally in dealing with a wide range of issues. • Experience of managing, motivating and developing staff, including performance management; • Highly developed oral and written communication skills, including negotiation, report writing, and presentation skills. • Highly developed relationship management and interpersonal skills and a capacity to promote cooperation, trust, and openness amongst staff and customers. • Ability to effectively manage risk, procurement, and resources. • Commitment to self-development and enthusiastic about acquiring new skills; • Possess a knowledge of public sector finance would be beneficial • Hold a full driving licence, Category “B”, free from endorsement and provide their own motor vehicle for use in carrying out their duties and their motor insurance policy must indemnify the Council. Candidates, if successful, will not be appointed to the post unless they; • Agree to undertake the duties attached to the post and accept the conditions under which the duties are, or may be required to be performed; • Are fully competent, available to undertake, and fully capable of undertaking, the duties attached to the position. Salary The salary shall be fully inclusive and shall be as determined from time to time. The holder of the office shall pay to the local authority any fees or other monies (other than his/her inclusive salary) payable to and received by him/her by virtue of his/her office or in respect of services which he/she is required by or under any enactment to perform. The salary scale for the position of Executive Accountant is: €60,011 - €78,015 (LSI 2) gross per annum. Entry point to this scale will be determined in accordance with Circulars issued by the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage. In accordance with Departmental Circular Letter EL.02/2011, a person who is not a serving local authority employee on or after 1st January 2011, will enter the scale for the position at the minimum point. Rate of remuneration may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government Policy. Location of post Louth County Council reserves the right to assign the post holder to any council premises, now or in the future subject to reasonable notice. Changes in location of employment will not result in payment of disturbance money or other compensation. The person appointed will be required to provide him/herself at his/her own expense with the necessary mode of travel to and from work. Superannuation A. Officers joining the Public Service after the 1st January 2013 will be required to join the Single Public Service Pension Scheme. A Class rate of PRSI contribution will apply. A rate of 3% of their pensionable remuneration plus 3.5% of net pensionable remuneration (i.e. pensionable remuneration less twice the rate of State Pension Contributory (SPC). This includes a contribution to a Spouse’s and Children’s Scheme. OR B. Officers who became pensionable officers of the Public Service prior to 1st January 2013 and who are liable to pay the Class A rate of PRSI contribution will be required to contribute at a rate of 1.5% of their pensionable remuneration plus 3.5% of the net pensionable remuneration (i.e. pensionable remuneration less twice the rate of State Pension Contributory (SPC). You will be required to contribute at a rate of 1.5% of your pensionable remuneration to the Spouses & Children’s Pension Scheme. OR C. Officers who become pensionable officers of a Public Service prior to 5th April 1995 and who are liable to pay the Class D rate of PRSI contribution will be required to contribute at a rate of 5% of their pensionable remuneration. If an option to join a dependent scheme was made you will be required to contribute at a rate of 1.5% to a Dependents Pension Scheme. Retirement Retirement is dependent on the superannuation scheme you become a member of and details will be made available to you upon appointment.
Executive Librarian
The Role of the Executive Librarian The Executive Librarian is a professional librarian position with a key managerial role in delivering high quality library services for Carlow County Council. The post holder will be part of a multidisciplinary team responsible for managing and developing library staff, resources, programmes, and facilities. The Executive Librarian will report to the County Librarian and/or Senior Executive Librarian. The main duties and responsibilities of the Executive Librarian will be consistent with the provision of a modern 21st century public library service that is responsive to the changing requirements of customers of all ages and abilities. These duties will include but are not limited to: Strategic responsibilities: ➢ Support senior management in communicating, implementing, and managing change initiatives within the Library Service ➢ Identify opportunities for innovation and service improvement in line with the national public library strategy, using performance indicators effectively ➢ Ensure implementation of the Library Development Programme, aligning with the Council’s corporate plans and strategies for county development ➢ Assist in the development of library policies, plans and strategies ➢ Support the County Librarian, Senior Executive Librarian or other nominated senior officials to communicate, implement and manage change management initiatives within the Library Service ➢ Participate in national and local committees and working groups to advance new and innovative services Operational responsibilities ➢ Manage governance of library buildings, health and safety, and child protection in accordance with Council policies ➢ Forge strong links through outreach with community, education, business, and other sectors ➢ Oversee information systems and services, budget management, reporting, and financial reconciliation ➢ Communicate effectively with employees, senior managers, customers, and elected representatives on operational matters ➢ Provide specialist assistance and support in the delivery of projects as required ➢ Support the events manager in delivering an innovative programme of events and including exhibitions, workshops and other activities ➢ Manage, train, and supervise staff up to Librarian grade, including workload allocation, leave management, and performance monitoring ➢ Ensure compliance with all organisational policies and procedures ➢ Deputise for the Senior Executive Librarian as and when required ➢ Undertake any other duties of a similar level and responsibility within the Library Service, as may be required, or assigned, from time to time Qualifications Character Each candidate will be of good character. Health Each candidate must be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. Education, Training, Experience Each candidate must, on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms: (i) hold a degree (level 8 on the National Framework of Qualifications) in the area of Library and Information Studies, (ii) have satisfactory experience of library work. NOTE: A copy of relevant examination results should be included with your application in order to determine your eligibility for this post. Citizenship: Candidates must, by the date of any job offer, be: a) A citizen of the European Economic Area (EEA). The EEA consists of the Member States of the European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway; or b) A citizen of the United Kingdom (UK); or c) A citizen of Switzerland pursuant to the agreement between the EU and Switzerland on the free movement of persons; or d) A non-EEA citizen who is a spouse or child of an EEA or UK or Swiss citizen and has a stamp 4 visa; or e) A person awarded international protection under the International Protection Act 2015, or any family member entitled to remain in the State as a result of family reunification and has a stamp 4 visa; or f) A non-EEA citizen who is a parent of a dependent child who is a citizen of, and resident in, an EEA member state or the UK or Switzerland and has a stamp 4 visa The ideal candidate will demonstrate the key competencies outlined in this booklet and possess the following: • Clear knowledge of the Executive Librarian role, the future development of library services, and the changing operating environment of local government • Proven experience in managing and supervising staff, with the ability to lead, motivate, empower and encourage teams to achieve shared goals • Capability to lead and manage change effectively to deliver quality services in a dynamic environment • Strong understanding of the structure and functions of local government, current issues and priorities, and the representational role of elected members • Effective skills in budgeting, resource allocation, report writing, and financial reconciliation • Knowledge and experience of IT systems and an understanding of the role of digital technologies in modern library service delivery • Ability to work under pressure, meet tight deadlines, and deliver key operational objectives while ensuring compliance with policies and procedures • Ability to work closely with other Council departments and external agencies • Excellent customer service skills and demonstrate an awareness of Carlow County Council’s Customer Service Charter • Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to build effective relationships and work on own initiative • Good knowledge of Health and Safety legislation and its application in the workplace Driving Licence: The holder of the post MUST hold a full driving licence for Class B vehicles free from endorsement/ disqualification. When required to do so, holders of office shall drive a motor car in the course of their duties and for this purpose provide and maintain a car to the satisfaction of the local authority. If during your employment, your licence is revoked, even temporarily, or if you receive endorsements on your licence, which may affect your duties, you are obliged to notify the Council immediately. The Post The post is permanent wholetime and pensionable. The post holder shall not engage in any gainful occupation, other than as an employee of a local authority, to such an extent as to impair the performance of his or her duties as an employee of a local authority or in any occupation which might conflict with the interests of the local authority or which might be inconsistent with the discharge of his/her duties as a local authority employee. Location of post The successful candidate may be based in any of Carlow County Council’s library facilities. Carlow County Council reserves the right to assign the post holder to any council premises, now or in the future, subject to reasonable notice. Any changes in location of employment will not result in payment of disturbance money or other compensation. The person appointed will be required to provide at their own expense the necessary mode of travel to and from work. Working Hours The working hours are 35 hours per week which will include weekend and evening working hours. Carlow County Council reserves the right to alter the working hours from time to time. The successful candidate may be required to work additional hours on a time off in lieu (time for time) basis on various occasions. All hours of work will be subject to and recorded in accordance with the provisions of the Organisation of Working Time Act, 1997 and the Organisation of Working Time (Regulations) 2001. Probation Where persons who are not already permanent employees of a local authority are appointed, the following provisions shall apply: (a) there shall be a period after such appointment takes effect during which such persons shall hold such position on probation, (b) such period shall be twelve months, but the Chief Executive may at his or her discretion extend such period, (c) such persons shall cease to hold such position at the end of the period of probation unless during such period the Chief Executive has certified that the service of such persons is satisfactory, (d) the period at (a) above may be terminated on giving one week’s notice as per the Minimum Notice and Terms of Employment Acts, (e) there will be assessments during the probationary period. Remuneration The salary shall be fully inclusive and shall be as determined from time to time. The holder of the office shall pay to the local authority any fees or other monies (other than his/her inclusive salary) payable to and received by him/her by virtue of his/her office or in respect of services which he/she is required by or under any enactment to perform. The salary scale for the post of Executive Librarian (Circular Letter EL 07/2025) is: €57,322 - €58,689 - €60,356 - €63,491 - €65,363 - €67,690 (LSI1) and €70,030 (LSI2) gross per annum. Entry point to this scale will be determined in accordance with Circulars issued by the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government. In accordance with Departmental Circular Letter EL.02/2020, a person who is not a serving local authority employee on or after 1st January 2011 will enter the scale for the position at the minimum point. Rate of remuneration may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government Policy. Health For the purposes of satisfying the requirement as to health, it will be necessary for each successful candidate, before he/she is appointed, to undergo a medical examination by a qualified medical practitioner to be nominated by the local authority. Residence The holder of the office shall reside in the district in which his/her duties are to be performed or within a reasonable distance thereof. References Applicants are required to advise the names of two responsible persons to whom they are well known but not related (at least one of the referees should be an existing or former employer). In advance of any offer of employment, Carlow County Council reserves the right to seek both written and verbal references from current and previous employers, educational institutions or any other organisations with which the candidate has been associated. The Council reserves the right to determine the merit, appropriateness and relevance of such references and referees. Vetting Garda vetting is required for certain roles within Carlow County Council. Failure to complete a Garda vetting form on request may prevent your employment with Carlow County Council. In the event of an unsatisfactory Garda declaration being received Carlow County Council reserves the right not to commence employment. In the event of an existing employee changing role as a result of promotion or otherwise to a role that requires Garda Vetting and an unsatisfactory disclosure being returned, Carlow County Council reserves the right to withhold promotion, and also to investigate if further sanction/disciplinary action is warranted on foot of disclosure on a case by case basis. Training: It is a condition of employment that successful candidates will be required to participate in training programmes relevant to the skills necessary for the performance of the duties attaching to the post and to attend all mandatory training. Annual Leave: The current annual leave entitlement is 30 days. Granting of annual leave, payment for annual leave and arrangement for public holidays will be governed by the provisions of the Organisation of Working Time Act, 1997 (as amended). Sick Leave: The terms of the Public Service Sick Pay Scheme will prevail. Health & Safety: The holder of the post shall co-operate with the terms of Carlow County Council’s Safety Statement and Major Emergency Plan. It is a condition of employment that the successful candidate will be required to participate in training programmes relevant to the skills necessary for the performance of the duties attaching to the post. He/She shall familiarise him/herself with the safety rules and procedures and make proper use of all safety, clothing and equipment. Failure to comply with the terms of the Safety Statement may result in a disciplinary action. Use of Modern Technology The successful candidate will be required to use all equipment provided, including computers, hand held terminals, mobile telephone, electronic equipment, video or other monitoring equipment and any other new technology which may be introduced in the future.
Assistant Manager Of PEAT+ / Senior Peatlands Project Officer
Job Purpose The Assistant Manager of Peat+ will support and oversee the delivery of peatland restoration and management initiatives under the Peat+ programme. The role involves coordinating project teams, managing resources, and ensuring compliance with environmental standards to achieve sustainable outcomes. The Council may retain a list of successful reserve candidates arising from this recruitment for any vacancies which may arise which are the same grade and similar duties. Such a reserve list will be compiled and held for a period of 12 months from the date of interview. All employees are expected to model the Customer Care behaviours of “Serve Passionately, Engage Positively and Deliver Consistently.” All correspondence in relation to your application will be sent via e-mail. Please ensure a valid e-mail address and phone number is provided when filling out the application form. Applicants must advise of any changes to contact details during the process. Applicants should ensure they check their e-mails including junk folder regularly. Please download the Job Description and Person Specification as these will not be available after the advertisement closes. Recruiting Office Human Resources Section (Craigavon Office) Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council Civic Centre Lakeview Road Craigavon BT64 1AL 0300 0300 900 Ext 62014/61705
Staff Welfare Officer
The Role The Staff Welfare Officer provides a range of supports to employees, which focus on their well-being, while also helping employees to engage with innovative preventative measures to avoid injury and illness and to help enhance their daily lives. They offer support, advise management on welfare policies, handle confidential issues, and bridge communication between staff and employers. The Staff Welfare Officer reports to the Administrative Officer, People Services, or such designated person(s) as may be assigned from time to time. Duties The duties of the Staff Welfare Officer include, but are not limited to the following: • Act as the first point of contact for staff experiencing personal or work-related difficulties and provide confidential support to help resolve issues. • Promote awareness of the Council’s Staff Welfare service and actively communicate its benefits to staff. • Work with the Wellbeing Team to plan, promote and roll out wellbeing and resilience programmes across the organisation. • Provide an active outreach to staff members on long-term sick leave, where appropriate. • Advise management on strategies to improve absence management and related performance indicators. • Direct staff to appropriate external support services when required. • Liaise with external agencies and the Council’s Medical Advisors regarding the provision of information and supports on health promotion. • Collaborate with the Learning and Development team in relation to the development and roll-out of health, wellness and welfare training programmes. • Develop and maintain a Staff Welfare Charter and annual work plan. • Ensure information on staff welfare policies and procedures is dispersed to all staff in a timely manner. • To take an interest in, and actively encourage general welfare, social and recreational activities amongst the Council’s staff. • Meet new staff members to provide information on available welfare facilities and supports. • Contribute to the development and roll out of health awareness initiatives and programmes. • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of the various state, semi-state, medical, voluntary and other agencies whose services may benefit staff. • To advise, as required, on the formulation of staff welfare policies and to assist in the development and implementation of such policies. • Maintain appropriate records in line with confidentiality requirements. • Report directly to the Senior Executive Officer, People Services or their nominee and liaise with Heads of Departments and relevant external agencies as necessary in the carrying out of their duties. • Other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time. These tasks which are indicative rather than exhaustive are carried out under general supervision. Qualifications and Requirements of the Post CHARACTER Each candidate must be of good character. HEALTH Candidates shall be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. EDUCATION, TRAINING, EXPERIENCE, ETC. Candidates must on the latest date of receipt of completed application forms have: (a) hold a professional qualification in Social Work prescribed under the Health and Social Care Professionals Act 2005 (as amended): or (b) have a Letter of Validation issued by CORU/National Social Work Qualifications Board; (c) be eligible for registration with CORU; (d) possess a high standard of administrative and management experience; and (e) have a satisfactory knowledge of public service organization. The ideal candidate shall: • Have strong communication, confidentiality, and interpersonal skills. • Have a proven track record in the promotion of staff welfare. • Provide satisfactory evidence of their ability to relate well to people and to guide them towards the resolution of their difficulties with sensitivity and sound judgement. • Will have good knowledge and awareness of Health and Safety Legislation and Regulations, the implications for the organization and the employee, and their application in the workplace. • Be in possession of a current unendorsed full driving licence (Category A1, A and/or B) as they may be required to drive in the course of their duties. Candidates may be shortlisted based on the desirables listed above. The Selection Process Fingal County Council reserves the right to shortlist applications, if required. This is not to suggest that any candidate may be unsuitable or incapable of undertaking the duties of the post advertised, but rather that there may be candidates who have demonstrated that they are better qualified and/or have more relevant experience. The number of persons to be invited, in these circumstances, to interview shall be determined by the local authority from time to time, having regard to the likely number of vacancies to be filled. Step 1: Initial Screening In the first instance, all applications received by the latest date/time for receipt of completed applications are screened for eligibility in accordance with the qualifications for the post as set out in this booklet and declared by the Minister for the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage under Section 160 of the Local Government Act 2001. Step 2: Shortlisting Each candidate’s application may be assessed against pre-determined criteria based on the requirements of the position as outlined in this booklet. It is the sole responsibility of the applicant to provide a detailed and accurate account of their qualifications and/or experience in their application form and to outline the relevance of their experience in the examples provided. Step 3: Interview Candidates who are successful in the shortlisting process will be invited to attend for interview(s). Fingal County Council will endeavor to give sufficient notice of the interview to shortlisted candidates. Thereafter, it is the responsibility of the candidate to make themselves available on the date/time selected. Candidates who do not attend for interview will be deemed to have withdrawn their application from the competition. Expenses incurred by candidates in attending for interview will be at the candidates own expense. An independent interview board will be established by the Senior Executive Officer, People Services, or other designated officer, to assess the candidates shortlisted for interview. The interview board will generally comprise of a Chairperson and two other members, who will have expert knowledge in the relevant field. The objective of the interview board is to identify candidates who best meet the objective criteria and competencies required for the position and to place them in order of merit. Candidates who are successful in the interview will be qualified in order of merit for appointment to the post of Staff Welfare Officer and placed on a panel. It should be noted that placement on a panel may not necessarily lead to a job offer. The selection process is not concluded until such time as references have been sought and clearance checks, i.e. Garda vetting, occupational health, verification of education qualifications, etc, have been carried out to the satisfaction of the Council. Benefits At Fingal County Council, we value our employees and want to support them to develop their careers. We offer flexible working arrangements, competitive salaries and pension benefits, a positive work environment, training and development opportunities, a defined career path in a supportive and inclusive culture and the opportunity to make a difference, along with the following benefits: ➢ Standard working day is 9-5 ➢ Excellent Work/Life balance with Family Friendly Schemes such as Shorter Working Year and Worksharing ➢ Opportunities for promotion and career development ➢ Employee Assistance and Wellbeing Programme ➢ Pension Scheme ➢ Blended Working available - up to 2 days per week ➢ Ongoing training and higher educational support ➢ Cycle to Work Scheme Particulars of Employment The employment is whole time, permanent and pensionable. Persons who become pensionable employees of a local authority who are liable to pay the Class A rate of PRSI contribution will be required in respect of their superannuation to contribute to the local authority at the rate of 1.5% of their pensionable remuneration plus 3.5% of net pensionable remuneration (i.e. pensionable remuneration less twice the annual rate of social insurance old age contributory pension payable at the maximum rate to a person with no adult dependent or qualified children). Persons who become pensionable employees of a local authority who are liable to pay the Class D rate of PRSI contribution will be required in respect of their superannuation to contribute to the local authority at the rate of 5% of their pensionable remuneration. All persons who become pensionable employees of a local authority will be required in respect of the Local Government (Spouses and Children’s Contributory Pension) Scheme to contribute to the local authority at the rate of 1.5% of their pensionable remuneration in accordance with the terms of the Scheme. PROBATION (a) there shall be a period after such employment takes effect during which such persons shall hold such employment on probation, (b) such period shall be one year but the Chief Executive may at their discretion extend such period, (c) such persons shall cease to hold employment at the end of the period of probation unless during such period the Chief Executive has certified that the service of such persons is satisfactory. SALARY €55,209, €57,809, €60,432, €63,076, €65,707, €68,342, €70,979 (LSI 1), €72,357 (LSI 2) per annum. Persons who are not serving local authority employees will be based on the minimum of the scale. Holders of the post shall pay to the local authority any fees or other monies (other than their inclusive salary) payable to or received by them by virtue of their post or in respect of any services which they are required by or under any enactment to perform. HEALTH For the purpose of satisfying the requirement as to health it will be necessary for successful candidates, before they are employed, to undergo a medical examination by a qualified medical practitioner to be nominated by the Local Authority. RETIREMENT AGE The retirement age is 70 years. RECRUITMENT The local authority shall require a person to whom employment is offered to take up such employment within a period of not more than 6 weeks and if they fail to take up the employment within such period or such longer period as the local authority in its absolute discretion may determine, the local authority shall not employ the person.
Local Community Safety Partnership Administrator
The Role The Department of Justice has developed a community safety policy based on a key principle that policing is not the responsibility of the police alone and involves other agencies of Government such as health and social services. The Community Safety Policy proposes a whole-of-government approach to community safety. At the heart of this policy is the principle that every community has the right to be and feel safe in order to thrive and flourish. This new approach will be delivered through Local Community Safety Partnerships (LCSPs), supported through a national governance structure. This structure will ensure that communities are empowered to have a strong say in what actions are prioritised by the services operating in their area and will also have a key oversight role in ensuring those actions are followed through. The Local Community Safety Partnership Administrator (LCSP Administrator) is a support or supervisory position within the Operations Directorate, Fingal County Council. The postholder will play a key role in providing operational and administrative support to the LCSP Coordinator to establish and run an efficient and effective secretariat, supporting all the administrative and organisational requirements of the LCSPs. The successful candidate will also support the work of the LCSP Coordinator in the design and delivery of community safety projects in the relevant local authority area. The LCSP Administrator will be responsible for the day-to-day running of the Community Safety activities in the relevant local authority area. The LCSP Administrator is expected to carry out their duties in a manner that enhances public trust and confidence. The person appointed will be required to work in any location within the Fingal administrative area as may be necessary for the role. The position will from time to time require work to be conducted/completed outside of normal office hours. Duties The duties may include but are not limited to: • Taking decisions within clearly defined policy; on eligibility or entitlement to services, grants, superannuation benefits etc. • Dealing with the members of the LCSP’s, Department of Justice and all stakeholders by telephone, email and at events and meetings. • Undertaking casework and research on specific areas of service in regard to the work of the Safety Partnerships and issues relating to community safety. • Briefing and training new staff in the workings of the section. • Implementing agreed procedures, schemes and policies of the Council. • Servicing meetings of the LCSP’s and sub-committees of the Partnerships. • Attending meetings of the Partnership. • Arranging and attending events and evening meetings. • Preparing documents for meetings including agenda and draft minutes. • Presentation preparation and delivery. • Providing high-level secretarial services. • Financial management – payments, invoicing and budgetary control. Qualifications and requirements of the post CHARACTER Each candidate must be of good character. HEALTH Each candidate must be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. EDUCATION, TRAINING, EXPERIENCE, ETC. Each candidate must, on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms: (i) (a) have obtained at least Grade D (or a Pass), in Higher or Ordinary Level in five subjects (or four subjects if Irish is included) from the approved list of subjects in the Department of Education Established Leaving Certificate Examination or Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme including Irish and/or English and one of the following: Mathematics, Accounting, Business Organisation or Economics, and (b) have obtained at least Grade C (or Honours) in higher level (or Honours) papers in three subjects in that examination (or two subjects if Irish and/or one of the following is included: Mathematics, Accounting, Business Organisation or Economics), or (c) have obtained a comparable standard in an equivalent examination, or (d) hold a third level qualification of at least degree standard, or (ii) be a serving employee in a Local Authority, or a Regional Assembly and have at least 2 years satisfactory experience in a post of Clerical Officer or an analogous post. The ideal candidate will: • Be in possession of a current unendorsed full driving licence (Category A1, A and/or B) as they will be required to drive in the course of their duties. • Have strong communication and interpersonal skills. • Have experience in minute taking in meeting settings with multiple stakeholders. • Have a satisfactory understanding of the Council’s purpose and priorities and knowledge of public service organisation in Ireland in order to achieve effective service delivery. • Have ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines in the delivery of key policy objectives. • Be self-motivated with ability to work on own initiative. The Selection Process: Fingal County Council reserves the right to shortlist applications, if required. This is not to suggest that any candidate may be unsuitable or incapable of undertaking the duties of the post advertised, but rather that there may be candidates who have demonstrated that they are better qualified and/or have more relevant experience. The number of persons to be invited, in these circumstances, to interview shall be determined by the local authority from time to time, having regard to the likely number of vacancies to be filled. Step 1: Initial Screening In the first instance, all applications received by the latest date/time for receipt of completed applications are screened for eligibility in accordance with the qualifications for the post as set out in this booklet and declared by the Minister for the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage under Section 160 of the Local Government Act 2001. Step 2: Shortlisting Each candidate’s application may be assessed against pre-determined criteria based on the requirements of the position as outlined in this booklet. It is the sole responsibility of the applicant to provide a detailed and accurate account of their qualifications and/or experience in their application form and to outline the relevance of their experience in the examples provided. Step 3: Interview Candidates who are successful in the shortlisting process will be invited to attend for interview(s). Fingal County Council will endeavor to give sufficient notice of the interview to shortlisted candidates. Thereafter, it is the responsibility of the candidate to make themselves available on the date/time selected. Candidates who do not attend for interview will be deemed to have withdrawn their application from the competition. Expenses incurred by candidates in attending for interview will be at the candidates own expense. An independent interview board will be established by the Senior Executive Officer, People Services, or other designated officer, to assess the candidates shortlisted for interview. The interview board will generally comprise of a Chairperson and two other members, who will have expert knowledge in the relevant field. The objective of the interview board is to identify candidates who best meet the objective criteria and competencies required for the position and to place them in order of merit. Candidates who are successful in the interview will be qualified in order of merit for appointment to the post of Local Community Safety Partnership Administrator and placed on a panel. It should be noted that placement on a panel may not necessarily lead to a job offer. The selection process is not concluded until such time as references have been sought and clearance checks, i.e. Garda vetting, occupational health, verification of education qualifications etc., have been carried out to the satisfaction of the Council. Benefits At Fingal County Council, we value our employees and want to support them to develop their careers. We offer flexible working arrangements, competitive salaries and pension benefits, a positive work environment, training and development opportunities, a defined career path in a supportive and inclusive culture and the opportunity to make a difference, along with the following benefits: ➢ Standard working day is 9-5 with Flexitime (up to 13 flexi days per year) ➢ Excellent Work/Life balance with Family Friendly Schemes such as Shorter Working Year and Worksharing ➢ Opportunities for promotion and career development ➢ Employee Assistance and Wellbeing Programme ➢ Pension Scheme ➢ Blended Working available - up to 2 days per week ➢ Ongoing training and higher educational support ➢ Cycle to Work Scheme Particulars of Employment The employment is wholetime, permanent and pensionable. Persons who become pensionable employees of a local authority who are liable to pay the Class A rate of PRSI contribution will be required in respect of their superannuation to contribute to the local authority at the rate of 1.5% of their pensionable remuneration plus 3.5% of net pensionable remuneration (i.e. pensionable remuneration less twice the annual rate of social insurance old age contributory pension payable at the maximum rate to a person with no adult dependant or qualified children). Persons who become pensionable employees of a local authority who are liable to pay the Class D rate of PRSI contribution will be required in respect of their superannuation to contribute to the local authority at the rate of 5% of their pensionable remuneration. All persons who become pensionable employees of a local authority will be required in respect of the Local Government (Spouses and Children’s Contributory Pension) Scheme to contribute to the local authority at the rate of 1.5% of their pensionable remuneration in accordance with the terms of the Scheme. PROBATION Where persons who are not already employees of a Local Authority are employed, the following provisions shall apply: (a) there shall be a period after such employment take effect during which such persons shall hold such employment on probation, (b) such period shall be one year, but the Chief Executive may at his or her discretion extend such period, (c) such persons shall cease to hold employment at the end of the period of probation unless during such period the Chief Executive has certified that the service of such persons is satisfactory. SALARY €35,613, €37,740, €40,759, €42,741, €44,475, €46,153, €48,417, €50,056, €51,722, €53,296, (LSI 1), €54,911 (LSI 2). Persons who are not serving local authority employees will be based on the minimum of the scale. Holders of the post shall pay to the local authority any fees or other monies (other than their inclusive salary) payable to or received by them by virtue of their post or in respect of any services which they are required by or under any enactment to perform. HEALTH For the purpose of satisfying the requirement as to health it will be necessary for successful candidates, before they are employed, to undergo a medical examination by a qualified medical practitioner to be nominated by the Local Authority. RETIREMENT AGE The retirement age is 70 years. APPOINTMENT The local authority shall require a person to whom employment is offered to take up such employment within a period of not more than 6 weeks and if he or she fails to take up the employment within such period or such longer period as the local authority in its absolute discretion may determine, the local authority shall not employ the person.
Building Control Surveyor
To promote and apply the Building Regulations and allied legislation. To provide a point of contact where clients can obtain an authoritative, independent, accurate service across the wide range of technical matters on which modern construction is founded. Please note:
Project Manager, Council Support Unit
Project Manager - various locations across Northern Ireland Initial post available in Derry City & Strabane District Council The Project Manager will provide DCSDC with a broad range of support and expertise. In relation to the Council’s capital construction programme and City Deal work, the PM will ensure all necessary structures and controls are in place for the efficient and effective development and delivery of capital construction projects within the specified constraints of time, quality and cost. The key duties and responsibilities of the role include, but are not limited to: Capital Construction Project delivery (which may include council capital investment, City Deal and other projects as appropriate). Oversee development of SOCs and OBCs, primarily using the Five Case Model to deliver best value for money (or equivalent). Ensuring that the Council’s needs are clearly defined, fully costed and deliverable within the project budgets and timetables. Ensuring all necessary structures and controls are in place for the efficient and effective development, delivery and reporting of capital construction projects within the specified constraints of time, quality and cost. Implementing key project governance arrangements and recommending and producing any required changes to current governance documentation. Reviewing and assuring project risk management arrangements, including the status, reporting and effective mitigation of risks relating to planning, procurement and construction. Coordinating and liaising with Senior Responsible Officers and other stakeholders regarding work delivery and progress, as and when required. Managing project Integrated Consultancy Teams to ensure project delivery within agreed budget, time and quality requirements including effective change control, budget management, risk management, Integrated Supply Team procurement and Integrated Supply Team management. Working collaboratively with Council Programme Managers, other staff and delivery partners as required across the City Deal Portfolio. Verification of Integrated Consultancy Team, Integrated Supply Team and delivery partner progress reports and claims for payment. Working to deadlines to complete the assigned activities to the required standard within the agreed timeframe. Planning own day-to-day activity within the framework of the agreed work priorities. Undertaking any other relevant duties that may be required and are commensurate with the nature and level of the post.
