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The post of Executive Librarian is a key management role within Cork City Council Libraries, combining leadership responsibilities with public-facing duties. The position involves overseeing the day-to-day operations of a local library or a department within the City Library, ensuring high-quality services in lending, information, cultural engagement, and community outreach for both adults and children. The Executive Librarian will manage staff, budgets, and resources, while ensuring compliance with governance standards such as health and safety, child protection, and data protection. In addition to operational management, the role includes planning for future development, promoting literature and culture through events and exhibitions, and building strong links with the community. The Executive Librarian will also contribute to service-wide strategies, including stock selection and resource allocation, to meet the diverse needs of Cork City’s population. This is a dynamic role requiring leadership, adaptability, and a strong customer service ethos, with a commitment to continuous improvement and innovation. DUTIES The key duties and responsibilities of the post of Executive Librarian include:
Project Administrator
Background Enterprise Europe Network (EEN) Ireland, coordinated by Enterprise Ireland, is part of the world’s largest support network for SMEs, active in over 60 countries. EEN Ireland is a powerhouse consortium including EI, Local Enterprise Offices, Dublin Chamber, and Cork Chamber. EEN delivers high-impact support to Irish SMEs, entrepreneurs, and researchers through: • Advisory Services – guiding clients through growth opportunities and business supports • Partnership Services – unlocking international collaborations, funding, and revenue-generating deals EEN drives competitiveness, sustainability, and digital transformation, helping Irish businesses thrive in global markets with local expertise and international reach. Role Purpose As Project Administrator for the Enterprise Europe Network (EEN) Ireland, you will be at the heart of a dynamic, international initiative that empowers Irish SMEs to grow, innovate, and compete globally. You’ll provide essential coordination, digital and financial administration, and stakeholder support across a national consortium, helping deliver high-impact services and events. This role blends precision, creativity, and collaboration — supporting the world’s largest SME support network from within Enterprise Ireland’s Centre of Excellence. Key Deliverables Administration & Support with Delivery of EEN Services • Setting up internal and consortium Ireland meetings • Ongoing support to EEN partners in managing queries on metrics, branding, websites, events, and other relevant matters • Disseminating enquiries from the central EEN email inbox to relevant partners • Circulating information on EEN events and training opportunities • Maintaining KPI and budget tracking systems • Reviewing and inputting Time & Activity data for EI/EEN staff Digital Systems & Website Management • Maintaining the Enterprise Europe Network Ireland website – frontend and internal shared systems • Liaising with website developers and consortium partners on content updates • Collaborating with consortium partners to coordinate impactful social media/media postings, promoting the role of the network and ensuring continuous engagement with EEN’s online presence Finance Administration and Reporting • Issue payment invoices and ensure timely processing in line with EI procedures • Liaise with the Finance Department regarding EEN project spend, budget tracking, and financial queries • Complete periodic EEN financial reporting templates in collaboration with the Programme Finance Lead and EEN Coordinator • Assist in preparing financial documentation for European Commission reporting, including grant-related data and KPI reports • Review and input Time & Activity data for EI/EEN Team Event Coordination & Organisation • Collaborating with the wider EEN Ireland Team on joint organisation of brokerage events with cross-border colleagues • Assisting in preparation for stakeholder-organised events • Liaising and networking with internal and external stakeholders and event hosts • Researching and curating content for the EEN Ireland website and social media channels • Assisting EEN partners in promoting events through social media, the EEN website, and EU campaigns Functional Competencies • Strong organisational and administrative skills with attention to detail is essential • Proven stakeholder engagement and relationship-building experience is essential • Excellent written and verbal communication skills is essential • Proficiency in MS Office and CRM platforms is essential • Experience with website CMS and social media coordination is highly desirable • Familiarity with budget tracking, invoice processing, and financial reporting, ideally within a public or EU-funded context is an advantage • Ability to support and co-organise events, including logistics, stakeholder liaison, and promotional activities would be desirable • Familiarity with EU business support environments and the Irish innovation ecosystem Additional Key Requirement Willingness and flexibility to engage with key stakeholders and networks and attend relevant events requiring engagement outside of Enterprise Ireland’s business hours. Enterprise Ireland Behavioural Competencies Results Focused The ability to remain outcome and results focused with regard to business priorities and organisational goals, monitoring progress and adjusting approach ensuring delivery against the appropriate timescales. Innovation and Risk-Taking Actively encourages new ideas, experimentation and measured risk-taking, while seeking opportunities to continuously improve business processes and efficiencies within Enterprise Ireland and client organisations. Problem Solving and Decision-Making The ability to be decisive and take tough decisions about clients, people and costs to deliver sustainable results, using analysis of information and situations to make logical and sound decisions. Client Focused The ability to provide excellent client service focusing on client needs and building and maintaining effective personal and business relationships to advance clients’ objectives and Enterprise Ireland strategy. Communicating with Impact to Influence Others Communicates in a manner that persuades, convinces and influences staff and others, internally and externally, to motivate, inspire or encourage them to follow a particular course of action. Teamworking Co-operates with colleagues, shares information and respects the opinions and values of staff members. Understands colleagues’ skills, experience and knowledge and maximises how these can be utilised for the benefit of the department, organisation and clients. Embracing & Leading Change Understands the business agenda of Enterprise Ireland and embraces change for their area of responsibility and for external and internal clients. Acting / Leading with Integrity Lives the Enterprise Ireland purpose and values, acting genuinely and with integrity, building trust and engaging others, placing the genuine needs of the client, organisation and staff ahead of personal agendas. Networking Establishes and maintains mutually beneficial relationships with colleagues and other networks for the purpose of sharing information. Developing Yourself & Others Creates an environment that enables others to excel in their job performance. Salary Scale €31,545 to €58,019 per annum contributory superannuation Rising to €61,817 by long service increments €30,253 to €55,266 per annum non-contributory superannuation Rising to €58,836 by long service increments Candidates should note that entry will be at the minimum point of the relevant scale and the rate of remuneration may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government pay policy. Subject to satisfactory performance, increments may be payable in line with current Government Policy. 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.
Cleaning Operative
If you are a customer focused individual and want to join a fun and family orientated food and facilities management company which believes people are our greatest asset, then we have a role for you! Our family values speak for themselves: Do the right thing, Have fun & grow together, Take pride in what you do! We are currently recruiting for a Cleaning Operative to join our team based at the Old Town Hall, Banbridge. This is a great opportunity to join a world leading facilities management company. Working Pattern : The Mount Charles Group is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Due to the number of applicants Mount Charles receives, we only respond to short-listed applicants. If you have not been contacted within six weeks of the closing date, you have not been selected for interview. GREAT PEOPLE - GREAT SERVICE - GREAT FUTURE
Grade VI Campaign Coordinator
Job Summary The Child and Family Agency was established on 1st January 2014 and is responsible for a range of statutory functions including provision of child protection, alternative care, specified regulatory services and a range of family support services. The Agency has commenced a major improvement programme with significant focus on Practice, Culture and Structure. The Agency currently has responsibility for a budget in excess of €1.02billion and delivers its services through circa 5,000 people in 350 locations across the Country. The Child and Family Agency has responsibility for the following range of services: • Child Protection and Welfare • Family Support • Alternative Care • Adoption • Tusla Education Support Services (TESS) • Children’s Service Regulation • Counselling and Therapeutic Supports Further information is available on www.tusla.ie Job Objectives Main Duties and Responsibilities • To engage proactively in work across the designated region(s) to raise awareness of the need for foster carers. • To work as part of the National Fostering Recruitment Team, liaising closely with regional and local foster work departments. • To coordinate and plan recruitment initiatives in consultation with Tusla fostering and local fostering teams according to their identified needs. To work with the National Lead for Foster Care, National Fostering Recruitment Manager and other relevant national roles and other regions to ensure consistency and sharing. • To initiate contact with groups Tusla are targeting for carer recruitment (schools, sports clubs etc.) and assist with organising events at which the public can attend to discuss fostering. • Co-ordinate and organise campaign literature and other marketing materials as required. • Initiate and co-ordinate a schedule of varied campaigns/events in collaboration with recruitment colleagues and local fostering teams. Undertake organisational task such as venue booking; registration, setting up of Eventbrite events etc. • Work closely with carers and staff to assist them in having the necessary materials to support fostering recruitment campaigns. • Maintain an information system for tracking of recruitment activity and effectiveness to promote learning and support service improvement. • Conduct campaign evaluations. • Develop and implement ideas for new recruitment initiatives. • Update managers on progress • This post will require regular travel across the region(s) and a flexibility in terms of working hours according to campaign needs including evening and weekend information events periodically. Health & Safety • Comply with and contribute to the development of policies, procedures, guidelines and safe professional practice and adhere to relevant legislation, regulations and standards. • Have a working knowledge of the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) Standards as they apply to the service for example National Standards for Child Protection and Care and comply with associated Tusla – Child and Family Agency protocols for implementing and maintaining these standards as appropriate to the role. • To support, promote and actively participate in sustainable energy, water and waste initiatives to create a more sustainable, low carbon and efficient health service. The above Job Description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties involved and consequently, the post holder may be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post which may be assigned to him/her from time to time and to contribute to the development of the post while in office. Please refer to the Candidate Information pack attached to this campaign for full and further detail. Skills Requirement Applicants must by the closing date of application have the following: • Have at least 2 years’ administrative experience relevant to the requirements of the role. • Possess sufficient administrative capacity to discharge the functions of the grade/post. Health A candidate for and any person holding the office must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to the office and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. Character Each candidate for and any person holding the office must be of good character. CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE
Regional Business Manager Grade VIII
Job Summary The Child and Family Agency was established on 1st January 2014 and is responsible for a range of statutory functions including provision of child protection, alternative care, specified regulatory services and a range of family support services. The Agency has commenced a major improvement programme with significant focus on Practice, Culture and Structure. The Agency currently has responsibility for a budget of circa €1.2billion and delivers its services through over 5,500 people in 259 locations across the Country. The Child and Family Agency has responsibility for the following range of services: Health A candidate for and any person holding the office must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to the office and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. Character Each candidate for and any person holding the office must be of good character CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE
Family Support Practitioner
Job Objectives Main Duties and Responsibilities The Family Support Practitioner will perform their duties in line with Tusla’s professional standards. The Family Support Practitioner will: Health A candidate for and any person holding the office must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to the office and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. Character Each candidate for and any person holding the office must be of good character. CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE
Family Support Practitioner
Job Objectives Main Duties and Responsibilities The Family Support Practitioner will perform their duties in line with Tusla’s professional standards. The Family Support Practitioner will: Health A candidate for and any person holding the office must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to the office and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. Character Each candidate for and any person holding the office must be of good character. CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE
Cleaning Operative
Mount Charles Group are one of the largest and privately owned soft Facilities Management, catering and ancillary service/product providers in Ireland. If you are a customer focused individual and want to join a fun and family orientated business which believes people are our greatest asset, then we have a role for you! Our family values speak for themselves: Do the right thing, Have fun & grow together, Take pride in what you do! We are currently recruiting for a Cleaning Operative at the Simon Community, Melrose Derry. This is a great opportunity to join a world leading facilities management company. Working Pattern: The Mount Charles Group is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. GREAT PEOPLE - GREAT SERVICE - GREAT FUTURE
Catchment Conservation Officer
Salary: Scale PO1 SCP 28–31 £39,152 – £41,771 Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday – Friday 9.00 am – 5.00 pm. A flexible working hours scheme in operation. The postholder may be required to work additional hours and outside normal working hours to meet the needs of the post. JOB PURPOSE: The postholder will oversee delivery of the CALM PEACE+ programme, including development, management and delivery of riparian river restoration projects. Contribute to the achievement of biodiversity and water quality improvement objectives. MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Undertake scoping, preliminary ecological surveys, ecological surveys, mapping, monitoring of sites. Assess and scope sites which may be suitable for restoration. Manage, record, collate and analyse the data for sites during and after the completion of restorative works. Undertake water sampling, testing and analysis. Develop effective working relationships with farmers, landowners, schools, community groups and angling clubs along the selected river tributaries, provide advice and information to help them improve and maintain their water quality. Develop a water quality improvement plan for the sites with involvement and support of all stakeholders for implementation of works. Secure access agreements from all landowners for contract works. Undertake stream improvement works involving volunteers where possible. Manage the project volunteers for which they are responsible, including the planning and preparation of team and individual tasks. Assist with procurement exercises associated with the CALM project. Prepare tender specifications for contract works required as part of the approved water quality improvement plan. Undertake procurement for contract works for drain blocking, fencing, scrub removal and necessary restoration works. Manage contractors engaged to deliver the project and review works to ensure all works are carried out to the required standard for the areas they are responsible for. Deliver events and programmes to inform, advise and educate local communities and engage community and stakeholders to maximise the long-term benefits of water quality measures. Prepare reports and presentations for management and other groups. Manage the allocated CALM project budget. Prepare risk assessments, SSOW and accident investigation and review as required. Prepare and provide reports for management, funders and any other corporate requests as and when required. Deputise for the Programme Manager as and when required. Undertake any other relevant duties that may be required and are commensurate with the nature and grade of the post. Qualifications and training • 3rd level qualification (i.e. HNC/HND, Level 4, Degree) in line with the Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF) in a relevant discipline/subject such as Biology, Ecology or Environmental Health (please note relevancy should be clearly demonstrated). Experience • 2 years’ experience of ecological surveying, monitoring or assessment. Applicants who do not possess a relevant third level qualification must demonstrate 5 years relevant experience as above. • 1 years’ experience of all of the following: – Project management. – Building and maintaining effective relationships with stakeholders. – Managing budgets. – Data collection and analysis. Applicants who do not possess a relevant third level qualification must demonstrate 4 years relevant experience as above. Key skills, knowledge and attributes • Competent in the use of Microsoft Office. • Knowledge and understanding of the issues around water quality. • Knowledge of conservation and environmental issues. • Ability to work on own initiative. • Ability to work as part of a team. • Health and safety awareness, including Risk Assessments, Safe Systems of Work and Codes of Practice. Driving • Access to a form of transport which will permit the post holder to carry out the duties of the post in full. Working Arrangements/Flexibility • 37 hours per week, Monday – Friday 9.00 am – 5.00 pm. A flexible working hours scheme in operation. The postholder may be required to work additional hours and outside normal working hours to meet the needs of the post.
Finance Administration Officer
Salary: Scale 6 SCP 20–24 £35,597 – £35,412 Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday–Friday 9.00 am – 5.00 pm. A flexible working hours scheme is in operation. The postholder may be required to work additional hours and outside normal working hours to meet the needs of the post. Duration: Fixed-term contract until 6th August 2028, may be extended subject to funding. MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Establish, maintain and review appropriate systems, procedures, records and controls required to meet the administrative needs of the PEACEPLUS CALM and PEAT+ projects. • Assist with the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the Projects. • Assist with the preparation of management and financial information including budgets and statistical reports. • Liaise with appropriate stakeholders regarding verification, payments and auditing procedures. • Identify and prioritise tasks on an ongoing basis in order to meet deadlines and objectives of the Project. • Prepare financial claims and comply with SEUPB procurement guidelines and financial regulations. • Responsible for the coordination of systems and procedures including records management. • Assist in planning and organising meetings, events, conferences and workshops and publicity including ezines, website etc. • Assist in the administration of the biodiversity, education and management activities. • Responsible for collation and timely processing of timesheets, expenditure and other costs. • Provide support to other projects as and when required. • Undertake any other relevant duties that may be required and are commensurate with the nature and grade of the post. In addition to the standard pre-employment checks, this position will also be subject to receipt of a satisfactory Basic AccessNI check. Please note that completed applications must be submitted not later than the closing date and time as stated on the application form. Qualifications and Training • 5 GCSEs (Grades A–C) or equivalent/comparable, including Mathematics and English Language. Applicants must list all subjects, grades and level attained. Experience • 2 years’ relevant financial administration experience including budget management. • 1 year’s relevant experience in working with grant-assisted programmes. • 1 year’s experience in monitoring the eligibility of expenditure in order to draw down funds. • 1 year’s experience of partnership working with a wide range of groups and individuals. Key Skills, Knowledge and Attributes • Excellent oral and written communication skills. • Excellent interpersonal skills. • Excellent organisational skills. • Competent in the use of Microsoft Office packages. • Ability to work under pressure and manage conflicting priorities. • Ability to work on own initiative and make decisions within agreed guidelines. Driving • Access to a form of transport which will permit the postholder to carry out the duties of the post in full. Working Arrangements / Flexibility • 37 hours per week, Monday–Friday 9.00 am – 5.00 pm. A flexible working hours scheme in operation. The postholder may be required to work additional hours and outside normal working hours to meet the needs of the post.
