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The Position: Waterford City and County Council is seeking applications from suitably qualified candidates with relevant experience for the position of Tourism Officer (Specific Purpose Contract) with the expected initial duration of 12 months. Introduction to Role: The main objective of the Tourism Officer will be to actively develop and promote Waterford as a high-quality tourist destination. The successful candidate, reporting to the Director of Services, Economic Development, will be expected to perform duties in relation to tourism activities undertaken by Waterford City & County Council and to work with other stakeholders in the promotion of tourism in the region. JOB SUMMARY: The duties of the post of Tourism Officer include, but are not limited to: · Implementation of the Waterford Destination & Experience Development Plan and annual tourism marketing and product development plans · Coordination of the efforts of the tourism development sector to realise the City & County’s tourism potential · Coordination of tourism clusters and networks within the Council · Development of collective marketing initiatives on a cross City & County Council and regional basis · Promotion of Waterford City & County Council’s tourist attractions and facilities · Promotion of new technologies for tourism marketing and visitor servicing · Attendance at selected trade & consumer promotions as directed · Development and consolidation of branding for Waterford City & County Council and its constituent areas · Support towards the development of a calendar of festivals and events · Support the implementation of relevant objectives from the Local Economic and Community Plan for Waterford City & County Council · Provision of information to tour operators, travel agents, publishers, media and travel writers · Identification of potential opportunities for Waterford City & County Council Tourism that EU, National and local plans may present and of opportunities for additional funding from private and/or public sources · Liaison with local interests, including state agencies, local development bodies, the business sector and the community & voluntary sector regarding the identification of suitable projects which could be developed through various initiatives · Develop working links with Fáilte Ireland, Waterways Ireland and other Local Authorities to advance tourism in Waterford City & County Council and surrounding counties · The management of tourism projects under the auspices of Waterford City & County Council · Provision of support, advice and assistance to locally based tourism initiatives · The administrative duties pertaining to the role · Preparation of proposals, submissions, and as necessary responding to national and regional policy documents · Prepare and present an annual report on the development of tourism in Waterford City & County Council · Management of the assigned tourism budget · To ensure that all the promotional and marketing materials are kept up to date and relevant · To ensure that the relevant websites and databases are maintained and kept up to date · To support the continued development of an events guide for Waterford City & County Council · To deal with queries from tourism suppliers and to assist in the development of bundled tourism products · To maintain records on visitor numbers, types of queries, purpose for visiting Waterford City & County, etc · To promote up-coming festivals through social media and other relevant forums · To work on specific tourism projects as required · To carry out any such other duties required by the Chief Executive of Waterford City & County Council. The ideal candidate for the post of Tourism Officer should have the following key Competencies and Skills: · Excellent interpersonal and communication skills · Core marketing capabilities and a keen understanding of tourism marketing · The ability to use all opportunities afforded by ICT for tourism marketing and visitor servicing · The ability to maximise and source financial resources within a budgetary control framework · An understanding and experience of tourism and tourism related issues at local, regional and national level · Be able to demonstrate competence in influencing and negotiating, delivering quality outcomes, and networking · Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including report writing · Have the capacity to work on own initiative and also to contribute well in a team based environment · Have a good understanding and knowledge of Local Government and its role in promoting tourism · Have the capacity to interact effectively with local elected members and people from a broad range of sectors and groups, including local tourism interests, local development organisations, the local social partners and local funding organisations · Have experience of managing financial resources within a budgetary control framework. Qualifications Post of TOURISM OFFICER 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, Experience, Etc.; Each candidate shall, on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms: - (a) Hold a third level qualification (level 8 in the National Framework of Qualifications) in tourism, marketing or other relevant discipline; (b) Have a minimum of 3 years relevant post graduate experience and a demonstrable track record in the tourism sector; (c) Possess knowledge and understanding of the tourism sector and tourism related issues at local, regional and national level. SALARY Salary scale : €57,322 - €70,030 (LSI2) per annum (EL 08/25). Payment of increments is dependent on satisfactory performance. Entry point of this scale will be determined in accordance with Circulars issued by the by the Department of Housing, Local Government & Heritage. Remuneration is paid fortnightly directly to the employee’s nominated bank account. The current wage pay cycle may be revised during the period of employment. Remuneration is subject to all statutory deductions, e.g. P.A.Y.E. and P.R.S.I. Increments are paid annually subject to satisfactory attendance, conduct and performance and national agreements. Increments may be withheld if performance, attendance and/or conduct are not satisfactory. Hours of Work: The normal working hours are 35 hours per week. Flexible working arrangements apply. All hours worked are 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. Waterford City & County Council requires employees to record their hours using the CORE/TDS Clocking system. Annual Leave: The annual leave entitlement for the grade is 30 days per annum. The Chief Executive of Waterford City & County Council retains autonomy with regard to office closures, (e.g. Christmas Office Closure); any days arising from such closure will be reserved from the employee’s annual leave entitlement. Proposed office closure days will be reviewed and advised to all employees each year. Location of assignment/appointment: Waterford City & County Council reserves the right to assign the successful candidate to any premises in use by the Council, now or in the future. The person appointed will be required to report to their place of work by their own means of transport and at their own expense. Superannuation: The relevant Superannuation Scheme will apply. The provisions of the Local Government (Superannuation) (Consolidation) Scheme 1998 may apply. Persons who become pensionable officers who are liable to pay the Class A rate of PRSI contribution will be required, in respect of their superannuation contribution, to contribute to the local authority, 1.5% of their pensionable remuneration plus 3.5% of net pensionable remuneration (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 officers who are liable to pay the Class D rate of PRSI contribution will be required, in respect of their superannuation contribution, to contribute to the local authority at the rate of 5% of their pensionable remuneration. The provisions of the Spouses and Children’s/Widows and Orphans Contributory Pension Scheme will continue to apply. New entrants will be admitted to the Single Public Service Pension Scheme with effect from the date of appointment. The scheme is contributory and provides pension, retirement gratuity, death gratuity and survivors benefits. To qualify for a pension the successful candidate must have served a minimum of two years employment in a Local Authority. Retirement Age There is no mandatory retirement age for new entrants to the public service as defined in the Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act2004. Anyone who is not a new entrant to the public service, as defined in the Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2004, is subject to a compulsory retirement age of 70 years or as determined in accordance with Department Circulars and in line with Government Policy. The maximum retirement age for new entrants as defined by the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and other Provisions) Act 2012 is 70 years. The Council may refer staff to a medical advisor at any time to determine fitness to carry out the duties to which they have been assigned. 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. Residence: The successful candidate shall reside in the district in which his/her duties are to be performed, or within a reasonable distance thereof. Drivers Licence: The Tourism Officer employed by Waterford City & County Council will be required to use their car on official business. In such situations the employee must hold a current clean driver’s licence and have available adequate means of transport. It is the responsibility of the employee to arrange the appropriate car insurance for business use and to indemnify Waterford City & County Council with the indemnity specified on the insurance certificate under the heading “Persons or classes of person who are covered”. Documentation to confirm the appropriate insurance cover will be required to be supplied to the Council on an annual basis. Code of Conduct/Organisational Policies: Employees are to be required to adhere to all current and future Waterford City & County Council codes of practice including Code of Conduct of Employees and all current and future organisational policies including, but not limited to Health and Safety, Communications, Data Protection, Equality, Staff Mobility, Attendance Management and Use of Electronic Equipment. A full list of relevant policies is contained on the council Intranet. Training: Employees are required to attend and participate fully in training programmes as may be decided by the Council from time to time and to apply their learning in the course of their daily working activities. Commencement: Waterford City & County Council shall require a person to whom an appointment is offered to take up such appointment within a period of not more than one month (subject to notice requirements) and if they fail to take up the appointment within such period or such other longer period as the Council in its absolute discretion may determine, Waterford City & County Council shall not appoint them. Reporting Arrangements: The Tourism Officer reports directly to their relevant supervisor or to any other employee of Waterford City & County Council as the Chief Executive, Director of Services or other appropriate employee may designate for this purpose. A system of regular appraisal (PMDS) will be operated during employment, which will involve discussions between the employee and the line manager regarding performance and conduct. Health & Safety: Waterford City & County Council as an Employer is obliged to ensure, in so far as it is reasonably practicable the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work of all of 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. All employees also have a legal obligation under Safety and Health legislation to co-operate with management and not engage in any improper conduct or behaviour or do anything, which would place themselves or others at risk. Employees must not be under the influence of an intoxicant at the place of work. Employees must comply with all Safety and Health rules and regulations and attend all required Safety and Health Training.
Area Manager
Job Role We’ve an exciting opportunity for a talented and enthusiastic operational manager to lead our local team in one of our centres. You’ll be at the frontline of our business, changing lives by identifying and securing sustainable employment opportunities for the long term unemployed. Our people are our greatest assets and we’d like you to coach and mentor our team to fulfil their potential and deliver superior performance and ensure an exceptional level of service for our clients and contracting authorities. Ideally you’ll currently operate as a middle manager within the retail or contract services sectors and be ready to take your next step in your career. We need your strong interpersonal skills and your excitement of meeting new challenges in a different and rewarding sector. Some experience of developing collaborative relationships with stakeholders would be of benefit too. In return for your dedication, knowledge, and commitment, we’re offering a competitive salary range of €48,000 to €58,500 p.a. (dependent on experience) with these great benefits: • 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays + Birthday Day off (with the opportunity to buy additional days) • 2 Volunteer Days • Company Pension Scheme • Health Insurance Allowance • Employer Paid Healthcare Cash Plan, incl. 3 x salary life assurance • Annual Salary Review • Enhanced Maternity/Adoption and Paternity Pay Arrangements • Refer a Friend Scheme • Free access to BenefitHub – an online portal with access to a wide range of retail discounts, Life assurance, Cycle to Work scheme, Tax Saver Commuter Tickets There’s also the opportunity to progress your career! Interested? There’s an easy to apply route below to upload your CV! If you need any further information, talk to our experienced Internal Recruitment Team on 01- 8608200 or +44 1702 595200. Seetec Group is an employee-owned organisation and we continually pride ourselves on our sense of community, both in the incredible work we do throughout UK and Ireland, and internally within our employee-owners. People are at the front, centre and heart of every service we provide and each decision we make. What it means to be employee-owned. What our people say Location: Galway and County Mayo Hours: 37.5 hours a week. Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5.30pm Closing Date: 24 December 2025 Key Responsibilities Develop a high-performance culture, driving financial targets as set out in the budget. Consciously create a workplace culture that is consistent with Seetec’s culture and that emphasises the identified mission, vision, guiding principles, and values of the organisation. Plan, allocate and continually evaluate use of resources, ensuring optimum use of staff and property to achieve performance and financial targets and an exceptional quality of service. Oversee the effective delivery of employer services to meet the prevailing needs of service users. Deliver new contracted services allocating resources and multiple contractual requirements effectively. Maintain a quality service by enforcing quality and customer service standards; undertaking regular compliance checks; analysing and resolving quality and customer service problems; identifying trends; recommending, implementing and evaluating system and process improvements. Skills and Experience 3-5 years’ management experience in a customer facing environment. Track record of operational success, achieving contracted targets in a fast paced, multi-site operation. Substantial people management experience with a demonstrable track record of leading and motivating a team, managing performance and staff development. Proven ability to manage budgets to optimise outcomes and meet financial targets. Track record of managing change and implementing new initiatives whilst maintaining / improving performance and quality standards. Strong knowledge of local and national labour market issues and the impact on employment opportunities. Previous experience of representing the business to external stakeholders and building mutually beneficial partnerships. Desirable Knowledge of the contracted services, employment support, training or recruitment industries.
Project and Administrative Support
Key Responsibilities 1. Project Administration Providing administrative support to Project Leads on a range of projects in the island of Ireland including but not limited to: • Assisting in developing project task plans and follow-up activities. • Working with project leads and corporate services to ensure the successful onboarding of new client funded projects, in accordance with CES guidelines. • Supporting project leads in managing project budgets and income recognition through the life cycle of the project. This includes supporting monthly project budget reports which monitor actual and forecasted time and costs vs budget and ensuring that third party project costs and expenses are recorded in our time management system. • Support senior managers and project leads in updating project and staff forecasts in our system to ensure real time accurate information is available on future staff team capacity and the tracking of individual projects vs budget. • Managing invoice timelines and preparation. • Events management – both online and in venues. • Gathering and processing data to inform stakeholder reports and the measurement of CES’s key performance indicators. • Assisting with formatting and production of reports, documents and presentations in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc. Maintaining and filing project documents. • Arranging in-house and online meetings, booking rooms, equipment, and catering. • Organising travel and accommodation arrangements for team members and associated personnel. 2. General Administration In addition to their work across project teams, the successful applicant will work closely with the Corporate Services and Finance teams to ensure that project administration complies with regulatory and financial requirements. Responsibilities include: • Management, oversight and updating of data protection activities in collaboration with Corporate Services Manager using software platform • Maintaining and updating health and safety policies and procedures to ensure they are compliant with legislation • Managing phone calls and correspondence (e-mail, letters, deliveries, packages etc.) • Managing CES office systems and contracts database, including SharePoint, time tracking and expenses system: Harvest - for accurate project reporting and cost tracking (training provided) • Assisting with HR activities, including supporting wellbeing initiatives and maintaining staff training log This list is not exhaustive and is likely to change over the lifetime of the contract. Person Specification Candidates must demonstrate how they meet these essential skills and experience criteria Essential Skills / Experience • Minimum of two years’ experience of working in a busy project support/administration role within a busy project office environment. • Experience of preparing project documents including action logs, presentations and reports, budget reports, time sheets and invoices. • High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Teams. • Experience of working in client focused, service-oriented organisations. • Highly developed interpersonal skills with an ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders. • Self-motivated, effective team member with the ability to work on his/her own initiative. • Ability to prioritise work and meet deadlines, while producing work to a high standard. • Ability to represent the organisation appropriately. Desirable Skills/Competencies • Knowledge of public sector and voluntary services for children, young people, families and communities. • Knowledge of SharePoint document management and Harvest (or other time management software). Reporting to Director or senior staff with responsibility for a range of projects. Contract Term 2-year fixed term full time contract. Hours of Work The hours of work will be full-time (37.5 hours per week) Monday to Friday Location This position is based in CES’s offices in Dublin. CES is operating a hybrid working model and the post holder will be expected to be in CES offices in Dublin at least once a week. Due to the all-island nature of CES’ work, there will be a requirement to travel from time to time including to CES’s office in Belfast or to other locations in Ireland. Why apply for this post? • A competitive salary is offered, commensurate with skills and experience. An indicative range for this role is €34,000 to €42,000. • 25 days of annual leave • CES makes a matched contribution of up to 5% of annual salary to a designated pension scheme after completion of a probationary period. • Access to a range of flexible working options. • Excellent training and development opportunities. • Access to a focused employment wellbeing programme. • Cycle to Work Scheme supported. • Tax saver travel ticket scheme supported. • Opportunity to work on projects in other CES locations. • Opportunity to work towards meaningful social change in the not-for-profit sector.
Retail Associate
Sales associates at Three are motivated and personable with a real passion for customers and a desire to achieve business results Our Sales Associates push the boundaries to deliver the best experience possible for our customers, while working with our direct and wider team to drive sales and exceed sales targets. At Three, our values are important to us and define who we are. These values help us to develop a culture of empowerment, ownership and achievement. What else it involves You will deliver excellent Customer service living our value "We focus on the customer"
Retail Associate
Sales associates at Three are motivated and personable with a real passion for customers and a desire to achieve business results Our Sales Associates push the boundaries to deliver the best experience possible for our customers, while working with our direct and wider team to drive sales and exceed sales targets. At Three, our values are important to us and define who we are. These values help us to develop a culture of empowerment, ownership and achievement. What else it involves You will deliver excellent Customer service living our value "We focus on the customer"
Retail Associate
Sales associates at Three are motivated and personable with a real passion for customers and a desire to achieve business results Our Sales Associates push the boundaries to deliver the best experience possible for our customers, while working with our direct and wider team to drive sales and exceed sales targets. At Three, our values are important to us and define who we are. These values help us to develop a culture of empowerment, ownership and achievement. What else it involves You will deliver excellent Customer service living our value "We focus on the customer"
General Operatives
C&D Foods is one of Europe’s leading own label pet food manufacturers producing a range of wet and dry pet foods. C&D Foods has grown to become one of the industry’s leading pet food producers. C&D Foods has 9 production facilities across 7 Countries (Ireland, the UK, France, Denmark, Austria, Spain, and The Netherlands) and 2 sales offices located in Manchester and Italy. C&D Foods’ Headquarters is in Mullingar, County Westmeath. At our C&D Foods site in Edgeworthstown, Co. Longford we have an ongoing requirement for General Operative roles across various areas of our Edgeworthstown business. Shift Pattern rotating biweekly 12HR Shifts consisting of day/night work For Example Week 1 Monday and Tuesday, Off Wednesday, and Thursday and In Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Week 2- Off Monday and Tuesday, In Wednesday and Thursday and Off Friday, Saturday and Sunday. C&D Reserves the right to change working patterns depending on business requirements Key Responsibilities
Engineering Graduate
We are delighted to invite applicants to apply for the position of Engineering Graduate, This role will include relocation to one of our European sites with regular travel to our 7 manufacturing locations (Ireland, UK, Spain, France, Denmark, Holland & Austria). This will provide the candidate with exposure to multiple locations to gain an in depth understanding of our business and develop their career in Engineering. Our business is supported by its renewable, beef and protein divisions, which combine to ensure the value of by-products is maximized and the environmental impact of the business and our customers is minimized. Our company has doubled the size of its business in the past 10 years and continues to seek additional growth opportunities through organic initiatives and potential acquisitions. Opportunity Details This engineering programme will give you opportunity to work with advanced processing machinery with all the demands of a fast paced environment. You will work alongside highly skilled engineers striving to attain engineering excellence whilst eliminating waste and reducing costs. You will build on your current knowledge gained in your engineering degree and / or apprenticeship to continuously improve processes to exceed customer expectations. This is a factory-based role with opportunity for managerial experience from a very early stage. You will take on responsibility and real time challenges through dynamic projects and people management. You will need a “can do attitude” and a passion for engineering. A positive approach will be essential along with excellent problem solving skills and an abundance of drive and determination. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic and vibrant team in an all-encompassing training program! Knowledge & Experience We are looking for a candidate that has an Electrical, Mechanical or Process Engineering degree. We also want someone who is: CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE
Skilled Meat Deboner
The Company: Irish Country Meats is the specialist's sheep meat division of the ABP Group with operational locations in Camolin, Co. Wexford, Navan Co. Meath and Liège Belgium. The group has established market positions in Ireland, U.K. and mainland Europe, servicing retail, foodservice, wholesale and manufacturing customers within our market range. A talented and committed workforce at Irish Country Meats is crucial to our ongoing success. In all area of our business, we seek to employ people who are passionate about their area of expertise and who seek to deliver the highest standards. Role Description : The successful candidates will work as part of the factory processing team producing meat to fulfil production targets on a daily and weekly basis. This role is essential to maintaining the maximum required line-speed and breaking the carcass into suitable portions for follow-on trimmers / operatives down the line. Successful candidates will be required to: CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE
General Operative
Description The successful candidates will work as part of the factory processing team producing meat to fulfil production targets on a daily and weekly basis. Successful candidates will be required to work in all areas of the factory where the duties will include the following: Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their CV in English for consideration. CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE
