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The starting salary for this role is €31,119 per year Job Summary The purpose of this role is to provide high-level administrative support to Waterford and Wexford Education and Training Board (WWETB). The successful candidate will assist in the delivery of quality services, in line with the organisation's remit, working collaboratively with colleagues across WWETB and the wider community, including schools and Further Education and Training Centres. WWETB is committed to continually improving the quality and effectiveness of its services and systems, spanning multiple functions, including Schools, Further Education and Training Centres, Finance, Human Resources, and Corporate Services. The responsibilities of this role will support these efforts, as detailed below. Key Responsibilities The Clerical Officer plays a vital role in providing administrative support and ensuring the smooth operation of the assigned area. Working closely with line managers and colleagues, the successful candidate will contribute to the delivery of services and the achievement of organisational goals. ▪ To carry out the duties of a Clerical Officer under the supervision of a designated line manager ▪ To work as part of a team in delivering services ▪ To assist in the implementation of organisational work activities and supporting line managers and colleagues ▪ To be responsible for general administration and administrative efficiency of the assigned area ▪ To produce information that is accurate, reliable and available for departmental or organisational decision making ▪ To keep such records appropriate to the post as may be required by the wider team and management ▪ To ensure high quality customer service in dealing with the public, learners, staff etc. e.g. responding to queries and providing information effectively and efficiently ▪ To draft relevant correspondence as required e.g. letters, emails, etc ▪ To carry out general clerical duties e.g. manual and electronic filing, photocopying, answering or making telephone calls, dealing with e-mails etc ▪ To provide cover for reception as required ▪ To undertake such other work as may be assigned from time to time Other duties may include ▪ Administration ▪ Student Attendance ▪ Library Administration ▪ VTOS & SUSI Payments ▪ Reception ▪ Course recruitment This job description offers a broad outline of the role’s key duties and is designed to be flexible and adaptable. It will be reviewed periodically to ensure it remains aligned with organisational needs. Essential Requirements The following outlines the essential qualifications, skills, and competencies required for candidates applying for the Clerical Officer position. These criteria are designed to ensure that applicants possess the necessary foundation to excel in the role and contribute effectively to the organisation’s goals. ▪ Have the requisite knowledge, skills and competencies to carry out the role. Competencies will be informed by best practice Public Appointment Service competency frameworks for the Irish Public Service ▪ Have obtained at least Grade D3 in five subjects in the Leaving Certificate Examination (higher, ordinary, applied or vocational programmes) or equivalent or have passed an examination at the appropriate level within the QQI qualifications framework which can be assessed as being of a comparable to Leaving Certificate standard or equivalent or higher or have appropriate relevant experience which encompasses equivalent skills and expertise ▪ Be capable and competent of fulfilling the role to a high standard ▪ Be at least 17 years of age on or before the date of the advertisement of the recruitment competition Desirable Requirements The following outlines the desirable requirements for candidates applying for the Clerical Officer position and may be used to facilitate shortlisting should there be a high volume of applicants. ▪ Experience PLSS, SUSI, MIT, TACS, VSWARE Person Specification ▪ Excellent organisational, administration & IT skills ▪ Ability to work on own initiative within a flexible, co-operative, team structure ▪ MS Office skills (Word, excel, PowerPoint) ▪ Curious and inquisitive with a willingness to learn ▪ Ability to work under pressure ▪ Self-motivating, flexible and results focussed ▪ Ability to prioritise and manage work in a dynamic and fast paced environment ▪ Proven record as a team player ▪ Goal oriented in a manner that ensures work is comprehensively completed Eligibility to Apply Candidates must, by the date of job offer, be: ▪ A citizen of the European Economic Area. The EEA consists of the Member States of the European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway; or ▪ A citizen of the United Kingdom (UK); or ▪ A citizen of Switzerland pursuant to the agreement between the EU and Switzerland on the free movement of persons; or ▪ A non-EEA citizen who is a spouse or child of an EEA or Swiss citizen and has a stamp 4 visa; or ▪ 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 ▪ A non-EEA citizen who is a parent of a dependent child who is a citizen of, and resident in, an EEA member state or Switzerland and has a stamp 4 visa
Executive Technician
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. 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 etc. Each candidate must, on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms - (a) Have satisfactory experience, in a technician post at Grade II or higher level or in an analogous post under a local authority or health board in the State. (b) Have at least five years satisfactory relevant experience in a technician post at Grade II or higher level or an analogous post. (c) Have a wide knowledge of all the technical aspects of local authority work and also a deeper knowledge of at least one section of the work. (d) Possess adequate training and experience relating to dealings with other departments within their own organisations and with other bodies, and (e) Have adequate experience in the supervision and control of staff. Driving Licence: Holders of the post must hold a full unendorsed driving licence for class B vehicles and 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, Carlow County Council as your employer must be indemnified on your insurance policy. THE ROLE The Executive Technician is a key support position within the Council and is assigned to a service delivery area or to support a functional area as required and will work under the direction and management of the Senior Executive Engineer/Chief Technician or analogous grade or any other employee designated by the Director of Services/Senior Engineer as appropriate. The role involves supporting managers and colleagues and working as part of a team in meeting work goals and objectives and delivering quality services to internal and external customers. The role requires a clear knowledge and understanding of local authority services and its key stakeholders and relationships, local government structures and its democratic role and mandate, current local government issues, future trends and strategic direction of the sector. Successful applicants may be assigned to any service area/role within the Local Authority by the Chief Executive at any time. The ideal candidate must be able to demonstrate through their application form and at the interview, that they have sufficient experience and a proven track record in the following: • A background in civil/construction services, with capacity for supervision and quality control in engineering construction. • Professional technical knowledge and skills, capable of producing, interpreting and amending civil engineering drawings. • High level of proficiency in AutoCAD and GIS. • Preparation of detailed design drawings for contract documents using AutoCad, for various types of construction projects. • GIS map production including GIS data collection, conversion/editing, integration, updating, quality assurance and management and GIS System deployment and maintenance. • Working knowledge of using the Building Regulations and Technical Guidance Documents. • Mapping Queries and Land Registry. • The preparation and presenting of detailed reports, undertaking house/site surveys to record data and process information using computer systems, GPS, as required for the preparation of asset and general layouts. • Ability to work independently or within multi-disciplinary teams. • Ability to work on his/her own initiative. • Good interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to engage with a wide range of people. • Good organisational skills. • Good IT and presentation skills including a working knowledge of Access database and Microsoft Office. • Good understanding of safety management in the workplace including Health and Safety Legislation and Regulations. COMPLETING A COMPETENCY BASED APPLICATION FORM A Competency Based Application Form requires, you, as the candidate, to describe some of your personal achievements to date, to demonstrate certain competencies (necessary skills & qualities) required for the position you are applying for. All question areas must be answered, as you will be questioned on all areas should you be called for interview. You should describe situation(s) from your own experience, which you think is the best example(s) of what you have done which demonstrates the specific competency. It is essential that you describe how you demonstrated the skill or quality in question. The example(s) may be drawn from your experience in various settings, including employment, community, sporting or voluntary. Please do not use the same example to illustrate your answer to more than two areas of competence. Please note the interview board may look for additional examples of where you demonstrated the skills required for the post. PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYMENT THE POST: The post is permanent whole-time 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. DUTIES: The person appointed shall perform such duties as may from time to time be assigned to you in relation to your employment and as may be appropriate to any particular function of any local authority for which the Chief Executive is responsible and carry out such instructions as may be given in relation to the performance of your duties. The person appointed shall, if required, act for an employee of a higher level. The person appointed may be required to work outside your normal job description from time to time. The duties of the post of Executive Technician include, but are not limited to: • Providing technical services relevant to the area of responsibility to which he/she has been assigned, e.g. site inspection, site surveying, preparation of detailed dimensional drawings, design layout, mapping and graphics, report writing, project tendering and such other duties associated with the role. • Involvement in the production of drawings and documents relating to the design, tender and construction of capital projects and in the operations environment. The person will also be involved in projects which could be carried out by the Council and/or by Contractors. The role will include the preparation of reports for planning assessment, land disposal/acquisition and for court proceedings. • Estimating project technical or resource requirements. • Preparation of Health & Safety documentation for work and implementation of department and section health and safety controls. • Reading and reviewing maps, project drawings and plans, technical specifications, etc. • Operating the appropriate technology as required to carry out the work to which he/she has been assigned e.g. AutoCAD, GIS, Map Info, Graphics, Microsoft Office. • Working as part of a team. • Liaising with other departments, members of the public and external agencies in relation to operational aspects of assigned work. • Preparation of public consultation display material and assistance with public consultation requirements. • Managing work files and providing progress reports. • Supervision of staff/projects assigned to him/her. • Contributing to individual staff development, personal development and team development initiatives. • Being accountable for efficient and effective processing of work assigned to him/her. • Assisting with the preparation of estimates. • Undertaking of any duties related to the assigned role. • Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time including any future requirements for reallocation of work and/or redeployment. These duties are indicative rather than exhaustive and outline the main functions and responsibilities of the post of Executive Technician and may be subject to change in the future without changing the general character of the duties or level of responsibilities entailed. The post holder may therefore be required to perform duties appropriate to the post, other than those detailed above, and to take instructions from and report to, an appropriate Officer or such designated Officer as may be assigned from time to time by the Council. The person appointed may be required to attend Court, as necessary, on behalf of Carlow County Council. 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 12 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. HOURS OF DUTY: The working hours at present provide for a five day, thirty-five hours working week, hours may vary from time to time. Carlow County Council operate a flexible time scheme with the earliest start time of 8.30 a.m. and a latest start time of 10.00 a.m. and the earliest finishing time of 16.30 p.m. and the latest finishing time of 18.00 p.m. Lunch break consisting of a minimum of 30 minutes to a maximum of 2 hours must be taken between 12.30 p.m. and 14.30 p.m. The Flexi Leave Scheme is available, on request. The post may require flexibility in working outside of normal hours, including at weekends, as necessary. No additional remuneration will be paid in respect of such activities and Time in Lieu on a time for time basis will apply. Overtime does not apply to this post. 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 Act (Regulations) 2001. The working hours may be reviewed at any time and the Council reserves the right to vary the hours or days as required. Remuneration: The annual salary for the post of Executive Technician (Circular Letter EL 03/2025) is as follows: €51,407 - €52,618 - €53,873 – €55,152 – €56,450 – €57,740 - €59,623 (LSI1) - €61,504 (LSI2) Holders of the post will be paid at the appropriate point on the salary scale in accordance with the relevant Department Circulars. The starting pay for new entrants to the public service will be at the minimum of the scale. The salary shall be fully inclusive and shall be as determined from time to time. The rate of remuneration may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government pay policy. The holder of the position shall pay to the Local Authority any fees or other monies (other than inclusive salary) payable to or received by such holder by virtue of the position or in respect of services, which are required by or under any enactment to perform. Work Base: Carlow 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. 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. 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. 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. 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 or disciplinary action is warranted on foot of disclosure on a case-by-case basis. Use of Modern Technology: The successful candidate will be required to use all equipment provided, including computers, handheld terminals, mobile telephone, electronic equipment, video or other monitoring equipment and any other new technology which may be introduced in the future. Travel: If you are required to travel as part of your official duties, Carlow 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 Carlow 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. Carlow County Council reserves the right to provide a van to enable you to carry out your duties. The provision of a van will be at the discretion of the Chief Executive. 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 disciplinary action. 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.
Executive Officer
Context for the Position of Executive Officers - General The HEA is seeking to fill several permanent and fixed-term contract positions. In addition, we are seeking to create a panel at Executive Officer level, which will be in place for two years. The HEA may appoint individuals on the panel to either permanent or fixed term positions throughout the two years, depending on the recruitment needs of the organisation. These positions may be filled on: (i) a permanent basis; (ii) a fixed term contract basis (1+ years); or (iii) for shorter periods to assist with specific projects (3-12 months). The HEA reserves the right to align successful candidates to appropriate sections in the organisation dependent on their skills and experience. Executive Officers – General Role The post of Executive Officer is a junior management position. Postholders report to a Senior Executive Officer (or equivalent) in a section and will be responsible for a wide range of activities including: • Assisting with implementation of programmes and funding allocations to higher education institutions. • Assisting with the development of evidence-based analysis and in the development of policy papers and/or reports. • Preparing material for reply – Parliamentary Questions, Freedom of Information requests, etc. • Representing the HEA at meetings, conferences, etc. • Assisting with the organisation of meetings, conferences, and other events. • Drafting of minutes of meetings attended. • Managing records and files in their section. • Carrying out other duties appropriate to the grade. Requirements • Minimum of a NFQ Level 7 Ordinary Bachelor Degree or higher in a relevant discipline. • Have at least three years’ relevant professional experience that aligns with the Executive Officer Capabilities Framework. • Excellent organisational and project management skills. • Excellent IT skills in Microsoft Office programs, such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. • Excellent verbal and written communication. • Ability to be a team player who works in an effective manner with other members of a team. • Excellent time management skills with the capacity to handle various tasks and deadlines. • Be able to demonstrate a track record of working independently and accepting responsibility for projects. • Be able to pay close attention to ensure that work is done to a high standard. For further details on the competency framework requirements at EO grade please see link below: EO Capability Framework.pdf Terms of Post Pay: The Executive Officer standard salary scale for this position is as follows (rates effective from 1st August 2025): PPC: €37,919, €39,860, €40,956, €43,094, €45,010, €46,864, €48,711, €50,519, €52,366, €54,207, €56,160, €57,469, €59,335¹, €61,216² PPC (Personal Pension Contribution) scale (for officers who are existing civil or public servants appointed on or after 6th April 1995 or who are new entrants to the civil or public service and who are making a compulsory personal pension contribution). Different pay and conditions may apply if, prior to appointment, the appointee is an existing civil or public servant appointed prior to 6th April 1995. Increments may be awarded subject to satisfactory service and to changes in the terms and conditions relating to salary increments in the Civil/Public Service generally. The rate of remuneration may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government pay policy. The appointment will be made on the salary scale at a point in line with current Government Pay Policy. New entrants to the Civil or Public Sector, as defined in Circular 18/2010, will commence on the first point of the salary scale. Different pay and conditions may apply if, immediately prior to appointment, the appointee is a serving civil or public servant. Annual Leave: Annual Leave will be 23 working days, rising to 24 working days after 5 years, 25 days after 10 years, 26 working days after 12 years and 27 working days after 14 years of employment. This leave is exclusive of public holidays. Hours of Attendance: Working hours will be in accordance with the standard arrangements for the HEA and will equate to 35 hours (net of rest breaks) per week. No additional payment will be made for extra attendance as the rate of remuneration payable covers any exceptional extra attendance liability that may arise from time to time. The HEA offers flexible working arrangements and a flexi leave scheme. Staff are permitted to work up additional time which may subsequently be taken as time off (flexi leave). Location: This position is currently based at 3 Shelbourne Buildings, Shelbourne Road, Dublin. A hybrid policy is in place to facilitate blended working. Tenure: The appointment to the post is subject to a probationary period that will be no greater than 11 months. Duties: The appointee will be expected to perform all acts, duties and obligations as appropriate to this position (which may be revised from time to time). Outside Employment: The position is whole-time and the appointee must avoid involvement in outside employment or business interests in conflict or in potential conflict with the business of the Higher Education Authority. Clarification must be sought from management where any doubt arises. Sick Leave: Sick leave with full pay may be allowed at the discretion of the Higher Education Authority in accordance with established procedures and conditions for the public service generally. Retirement and Superannuation: The appointee will be offered public service pension terms and retirement age conditions in accordance with pension arrangements in the Higher Education Authority depending on the status of the successful appointee: a) In general, an individual who has no prior pensionable Public Service history in the 26 weeks prior to appointment will be a member of the Single Public Service Pension Scheme (Single Scheme) which commenced from 1 January 2013 as per Section 10 of the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012. b) An individual who is on secondment will remain a member of the pension scheme of the employer they are seconded from, and their pensionable remuneration will be based on his or her substantive grade, that is the grade at which the individual is employed in the organisation he or she is seconded from. c) An individual who was a member of a pre-existing public service pension scheme as construed by the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012 and who does not qualify for membership of the Single Scheme will be a member of the HEA’s Staff Superannuation Scheme and Associated Spouses and Children’s Scheme. d) At the time of being offered an appointment, the Higher Education Authority, in consultation with the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science and the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform if necessary, will, in the light of the appointee’s previous Public Service and or other employment history, determine the appropriate pension terms and conditions to apply for the duration of the appointment. Appointees will be required to disclose their full public service history. Details of the appropriate superannuation provisions will be provided upon determination of appointee’s status. e) Retirement age shall be subject to relevant superannuation scheme provision and the statutory provisions set out in the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012 and the Public Service Superannuation (Age of Retirement) Act 2018. Pension Accrual: A 40-year limit on total service that can be counted towards pension where a person has been a member of more than one existing public service pension scheme will apply. This 40-year limit, which is provided for in the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012, came into effect on 28 July 2012. This may have implications for any appointee who has acquired pension rights in a previous public service employment. Pension Abatement: The Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012 extended pension abatement so that a retiree’s public service pension is liable to abatement on re-entering public service employment, even where the new employment is in a different area of the public service. However, if the appointee was previously employed in the Civil Service and awarded a pension under voluntary early retirement arrangements (other than the Incentivised Scheme of Early Retirement (ISER) or the Health Service Executive VER or VRS which render a person ineligible for the competition), the entitlement to payment of that pension will cease with effect from the date of reappointment. Special arrangements will, however, be made for the reckoning of previous service given by the appointee for the purpose of any future superannuation award for which the appointee may be eligible. Ill-Health Retirement: Please note that where an individual has retired from a Civil or Public Service body on the grounds of ill-health, his or her pension from that employment may be subject to review in accordance with the rules of ill-health retirement within the pension scheme of that employment. Eligibility Criteria Please ensure that you fulfil the eligibility requirements for this competition as outlined below before applying. Candidates must be authorised to work in the State at the time of application and for the term of the role advertised. Candidates must, by date of any job offer, be residing on the island of Ireland to be considered for this role. Candidates must, by the date of any job offer, fall within one of the following categories: A citizen of the European Economic Area. The EEA consists of the Member States of the European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway; or A UK citizen; or A citizen of Switzerland pursuant to the agreement between the EU and Switzerland on the free movement of persons; or A non-EEA citizen who is a spouse or child of an EEA or Swiss citizen and has a stamp 4 visa; or 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 A non-EEA citizen who is a parent of a dependent child who is a citizen of, and resident in, an EEA member state or Switzerland and has a stamp 4 visa. Applications from candidates not falling within categories 1-6 above will not be considered. The HEA reserves the right to request proof of authorisation to work in the State prior to interview and or acceptance. Other Eligibility Criteria Incentivised Scheme for Early Retirement (ISER): It is a condition of the Incentivised Scheme for Early Retirement (ISER) as set out in Department of Finance Circular 12/09 that retirees under that Scheme are debarred from applying for another position in the same employment or the same sector. Therefore, such retirees may not apply for this position. Department of Health and Children Circular (7/2010): The Department of Health Circular 7/2010 dated 1st November 2010 introduced a Targeted Voluntary Early Retirement (VER) Scheme and Voluntary Redundancy Schemes (VRS). It is a condition of the VER scheme that persons availing of the scheme will not be eligible for re-employment in the public health sector or in the wider public service or in a body wholly or mainly funded from public moneys. The same prohibition on re-employment applies under the VRS, except that the prohibition is for a period of 7 years, after which time any re-employment will require the approval of the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform. People who availed of either of these schemes are not eligible to compete in this competition. Collective Agreement - Redundancy Payments to Public Servants: The Department of Public Expenditure and Reform letter dated 28th June 2012 to Personnel Officers introduced, with effect from 1st June 2012, a Collective Agreement which had been reached between the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform and the Public Services Committee of the ICTU in relation to ex-gratia Redundancy Payments to Public Servants. It is a condition of the Collective Agreement that persons availing of the agreement will not be eligible for re-employment in the public service by any public service body for a period of 2 years from termination of the employment. Thereafter, the consent of the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform will be required prior to re-employment. People who availed of this scheme and who may be successful in this competition will have to prove their eligibility and the Minister’s consent will have to be secured prior to employment by any public service body. Change in eligibility criteria: Applicants are required to notify the HEA immediately if there is a change in their eligibility to work in the State at any stage in the application process or should they be placed on a Panel during the period that they are on that Panel. The HEA reserves the right to remove a candidate from the application process or any relevant recruitment Panel should the candidate no longer have lawful authority to work in the State.
Corporate Services Officer
Starting Salary: €31,105* *Point of entry on this salary scale may differ from the minimum point of the scale if the successful candidate is a current public or civil servant. Employing Authority: Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) Office Location: Bloom House, Railway Street, Dublin 1, D01 C576 Working Hours: 35 hours per week Hybrid / Agile / Remote Working: While the CCPC endeavours to offer hybrid working to its employees, where possible, it is expected that this role will require full-time office attendance. Closing Date: 3.00pm, Friday 2nd January 2026 Annual Leave: 22 working days per annum Tenure: Wholetime, Permanent The Role: The CCPC is seeking to recruit a Clerical Officer to provide administrative support to appropriate Divisions across the CCPC. The role of a Clerical Officer in the CCPC is to provide essential support to allow effective and efficient performance of critical functions of the organisation. While the role is primarily based in the Corporate Services Division, it will also provide support to other divisions as required. This varied position offers an excellent opportunity to gain experience across multiple areas in the CCPC. While the CCPC endeavours to offer hybrid working to its employees, where possible, it is expected that this role will require full-time office attendance. In addition to the immediate appointment from this campaign, an order of merit may be established. This may be used to fill any future vacancies at the same level. The Successful Candidate: The successful candidate will: • have experience working effectively as part of a team while also being able to work on their own, organising, prioritising and taking ownership of their work. • be enthusiastic, customer focussed, and proactive – driven to deliver for the CCPC and consumers. • have experience in ensuring that records are maintained to the highest standards and that reporting on ongoing work is available at any point in time. Key Responsibilities: The key responsibilities for the role will depend on the area to which the successful candidate is assigned, but will include some or all of the following: • Address general facilities-related matters on a daily basis, including managing inventory of office materials and catering items of the organisation and managing internal and external post. • Manage multiple mailboxes, taking responsibility for ensuring correspondence is addressed in an accurate, timely and professional manner. • Responding to tickets to the Admin Helpdesk efficiently and effectively. • Update the CCPC Intranet. • Undertake general clerical support work e.g. filing, photocopying, binding, managing the organisation of meetings and events. • Assist with procurement of goods/services to include: requesting quotes, conducting research, inputting to Requests for Tender (RFT), as appropriate. • Undertake any other duties and responsibilities of a similar level within the CCPC which may be required and participate in relevant cross divisional projects when the need arises. • Assisting the Finance Team with travel management matters. Essential: Please note: In order to satisfy the shortlisting panel that you meet these criteria you must explicitly reference how you meet same in your CV. Failure to demonstrate these may prevent your application progressing to future shortlisting stages. • Experience at organising your work and meeting deadlines including being able to reprioritise as needed. • Experience of working independently, taking responsibility for own work. • Excellent attention to detail. • Experience of working effectively as part of a team. • Excellent interpersonal skills and experience of using verbal and written communications with multiple stakeholders. • Intermediate PC skills with aptitude in using Microsoft Office (particularly Word and Excel). • Experience of dealing with customers/ stakeholders and meeting quality service standards. Desirable: • Previous experience in a similar role. • Experience of working in the public sector.
Erasmus+ Development Officer
Overview of the department DCU’s current university strategy has set out ambitious goals to further develop research activity, outputs and impact, over the next five years. Over that time we expect to grow PhD numbers by 50%, published outputs by 30% and research income by over 20%. DCU’s Research Support Services are tasked with supporting our academic staff in reaching these goals – by providing high quality professional support for funding applications, by delivering a comprehensive research project administration service, and by managing and technically supporting the core technologies facilities – high-end ‘open access’ research equipment. The unit also provides DCU’s central services in areas such as research metric analysis and research ethics and integrity. Research Support Services comprises the following three sub-teams: Research Development and Support, Research Project Administration and Research Infrastructure. The mission of the Research Development and Support team is to provide professional support for research across all fields in a proactive, researcher-centric way, in order to facilitate the development and funding of research at DCU and assist in the implementation of DCU’s Research Strategy. Role Profile Reporting to the Head of Research Development and Support, the Erasmus+ Development Officer will be accountable for providing a highly professional and comprehensive research assistance function for the DCU research community as part of the wider Research Development and Support team. Duties and Responsibilities The Erasmus+ Development Officer will work on a range of activities that include but are not limited to the following: ● Assisting academic and related professional staff in the preparation and writing of Erasmus+ applications, under Key Action 2, Key Action 3, and the Jean Monnet Actions. ● Advising on the application procedures, submission systems and terms and conditions. ● Ensuring that applications meet eligibility and evaluation criteria and are appropriately costed to enable effective delivery. ● Actively engaging academic staff with Erasmus+ funding opportunities appropriate to and in line with the respective Faculties’ research funding strategy. ● Actively monitoring the Erasmus+ portfolio to ensure that opportunities to leverage further benefits (particularly research-related benefits) from activities and partnerships forged by both application and project activity are fully realised across the institution. ● Maintaining a good comprehension of the University’s policies as they relate to: ○ Research, e.g. governance, data management, ethics and intellectual property. ○ Academic Quality Assurance, e.g., programme approval, student data management, collaborative provision protocols. ○ Partnership approval protocols. ● Ensuring these policies are considered during the process of proposal development. ● Working closely with colleagues across the Research Development and Support team, Research Support Services, and with other units of the University, for example (in the case of Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters applications) with the relevant staff in the Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs and Registry (as required). ● Provide all relevant assistance to allow for effective management, reporting, and operation of successful bids. ● Where appropriate, provide assistance for funding applications to other international funding schemes outside of the Erasmus+ framework in line with the university strategy. ● Working with the teams within Research Support Services to assist academic and research staff at all stages of the research project lifecycle. ● Liaising effectively with DCU professional service units and relevant external funding agencies to ensure a coordinated approach to the provision of research support services. ● Providing assistance to the ECIU University initiative. ● Undertaking duties and responsibilities as prioritised by the Senior Research Development Lead, Head of Research Development and Support, or their designate. Qualifications and Experience Applicants for this post must hold: ● A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent. ● A minimum of three years of experience in a similar or related development/application support area, with experience of supporting academics from Higher Education Institutions. ● Knowledge and comprehension of the Erasmus+ programme, particularly the Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters, Key Action 2, and Jean Monnet activities. ● Evidence of working on research funding applications and successfully securing funding. ● Demonstrable knowledge and comprehension of the European funding landscape. ● Customer orientated approach to problem solving and meeting multiple deadlines. ● Excellent oral and written communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to give professional advice and build effective working relationships with others. In addition, the successful candidate will have: ● Knowledge of relevant academic structures and the Higher Education sector. ● Experience working in research funding and administration. ● Experience in research contracts and grant agreements administration. ● Proven administrative and organisational skills. ● Ability to work as part of a team and on an individual basis. ● Excellent interactive, oral and written communication skills. ● Ability to problem solve and show initiative in the role. Minimum Internal Service Criteria Please note that internal service criteria will apply. Please note staff must have successfully completed their probationary period. Essential Training The postholder will be required to undertake the following essential compliance training: ● Orientation ● Health & Safety ● Data Protection (GDPR) ● Cyber Security Awareness ● AI Literacy Other training may need to be undertaken when required. Salary Scale: Professional 5A - €59,386 - €80,308 Appointment will be commensurate with qualifications and experience and in line with current Government pay policy. Closing date: Friday, 2nd January 2026 Additional Information Please note this role does not meet criteria for a Critical Skills permit as stipulated by the Department of Enterprise, Trade & Employment.
Commercial O&M Manager
Activ8 Solar Energies are actively seeking an experienced Utility & Commercial Solar PV Operations & Maintenance (O&M) Manager to join our C&I team here in Carrickmacross, Co. Monaghan. You will be involved in projects across ROI, UK & EU. This is a full-time permanent position inclusive of a competitive salary, pension, healthcare and additional benefits. We're dedicated to empowering businesses towards self-sustainability through exceptional customer experiences and innovative products. Be part of an industry that's shaping the future of our planet. Why Join Us? At Activ8, we’re not just about energy efficient upgrades, we’re about people. You’ll join a team that values:
HR Manager
Work Schedule Standard (Mon-Fri) Environmental Conditions Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Laboratory Setting, Office Job Description Direct Report To: Country HR Leader - Ireland Join a Fortune 500 Company. Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue exceeding $40 billion. Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We have several operations in Ireland, and you will be based at our Athlone site. Our Thermo Fisher Athlone site has been in operation since 2010 and has grown into a trusted partner in the global clinical research community. As part of our mission, we provide a wide range of services that help bring innovative pharmaceutical and biotechnology products from the lab to the patient. Our dedicated teams deliver fully integrated solutions across small molecules, biologics, bio pharmaceuticals, and innovative cell and gene therapies. Your work will have real-world impact, and you’ll be supported in achieving your career goals. We seek individuals with demonstrated proficiencies and strong character to help lead our organization now and into the future. How you will make an impact: As HR Manager, you will play a key role as a trusted partner, mentor, and driver of transformation for the Site leadership of Athlone and all our activities in Ireland. To achieve this, you will translate HR processes in the areas of talent management, organizational development, performance management, career development, employee relations, diversity, compensation planning, and change leadership into practical HR procedures and actions. This role requires at least four days per week onsite leading and advocating HR activities. What you will contribute: Talent Advocate Support talent attraction and management, including recruitment, assessment, and development to champion a positive culture built upon our 4i values: Integrity, Intensity, Innovation, and Involvement. Leadership development Deliver mentorship to people managers regarding HR policies and employee training needs. Support colleagues in the navigation of employee relations matters, including performance management, grievance, or disciplinary processes. Interpersonal Adaptability and Resolve Build partnerships with sites, HR, and business leaders to guide site activities, shape culture, and drive employee engagement. HR Analytics and Data Driven Insights Use data and people metrics dashboards to drive continuous improvement of talent and business capabilities, as well as influence change in the broader HR team. Project/Process Management Lead HR and process improvement projects and support annual HR processes, as well as coordinate effective compensation equity and planning. Engage with merger, acquisition and divestment activities. How you will get here: Education: Ideally CIPD qualified with a relevant degree in Human Resources or related experience. Experience:
Production Operator
Mergon Group is a leading supplier of innovative plastic products to world class customers in the automotive, healthcare and industrial sectors. The Group has manufacturing operations in Ireland, the US, Czech Republic, UK and Mexico. Mergon International is seeking motivated and reliable Production Operators to join our team at the Castlepollard plant. This is a temporary full-time role operating on a 4-cycle shift pattern, with the requirement to work both day and night shifts, as well as every second weekend. As a Production Operator, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of our production lines. You will be responsible for a range of activities, including packing, labelling, equipment monitoring, and ensuring quality standards are consistently met. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your skills in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with opportunities for career progression. Key Responsibilities: Panel Candidates should note that at the end of the candidate assessment process, a panel of successful candidates may be formed based on order of merit, from which future positions may be filled.
Delivery Driver / Yard & Warehouse Operative
At McMahons Builders Providers, we’ve been supplying quality building materials and DIY products to tradespeople and homeowners across Ireland for nearly 200 years. With 12 stores, a Truss Manufacturing Plant, and three specialist Hardwood & Sheet Material branches, we’re proud to be one of Ireland’s largest and most trusted independent builders’ providers. We believe in strong local teams, great service, and people who take pride in their work - and now, we’re looking for someone like you. We are now seeking applications for the position of Delivery Driver / Yard & Warehouse Operative for our branch located in Water Street, Cork City . The Cork branch is a thriving builders providers branch with significant capacity to grow. This is a fast-paced role where no two days are the same. You’ll be a key part of the team, helping to keep our yard running smoothly and ensuring our customers receive the best service possible. The responsibilities of the successful candidate will include the following:
Cleaning Operative
Location: New Ross Hourly Rate: €14.10 Shift pattern : Monday to Friday – 1hr, cleaning done after 9.30pm or before 8.30am, Saturday 2 hrs – 1hr before 8.30am and 1hr after 9.30pm 7hrs per week About Mitie: Mitie provides a wide range of facilities management (FM) services across Ireland, Europe, and the UK. These are delivered as integrated FM contracts, in bundles or as single services, depending on client requirements. Our service areas include technical services, energy and building services, cleaning, security, front of house and consultancy. We work with a wide range of private and public clients to create great work environments, which resulted in Mitie winning 4 awards in the 2023 Facilities Management Awards, including Total FM Service Provider for the third year in a row. We have also won 3 awards in the Workplace Excellent awards in 2023 – Best in CSR, Manager/Leader of the Year, Excellence in Learning & Development – over 1,000 employees. Mitie have been awarded the IBEC Keep Well Mark in 2021, 2022 and 2023 for our commitment to employee wellbeing and we have also been named in the Top 100 Employers for Wellbeing in Ireland for two years in a row. We are proud of our diverse workforce and like to recognise our people through various reward and recognition schemes, as well as through learning and development. Mitie promotes equality of opportunity in the workplace in compliance with employment legislation. Diversity, equity, and inclusion informs the basis of all employment policies and practices. Our premise is simple: the exceptional, every day. Company Benefits: CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE
