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Speech and Language Therapist ( One Post Available ) (with special interest in Augmentative and Alternative Communication) Kildare / Offaly / Westmeath – Office is based in (Negotiable) Permanent full-time 70 hours per fortnight Who are we? Would you like to work for a progressive and evolving organisation? The Muiriosa Foundation is a Section 38 voluntary health organisation providing services to people with intellectual disabilities, and Autistic people with co-occurring intellectual disabilities. We are publicly funded by the Department of Health, through the HSE. We operate services across RHA B. The Muiriosa Foundation employs approximately 1500 staff and provides residential and day opportunities to over 500 individuals. We provide an advisory service to a further 300 people with intellectual disabilities and their families. The Muiriosa Foundation has been working intentionally to support people with intellectual disabilities to participate as equal citizens in society in line with UNCRPD. We believe that supporting a person’s communication skills plays a key role in enhancing independence, autonomy and building inclusive environments. Description We are currently seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Basic Grade Speech and Language Therapist to work delivering Speech and Language Therapy supports to Autistic adults and adults with disabilities. The Muiríosa Foundation values all forms of communication equally and supports a Total Communication approach as a fundamental human right. This service actively works within a neurodiversity-affirming framework, prioritising the individual’s own communication style and respecting diverse ways of communicating. The successful applicant will provide neurodiversity affirming communication supports, including the implementation of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC), supporting minimally speaking and non-speaking individuals. Person Specification The successful candidate must have / be able to demonstrate the following: Essential Shortlisting will be based on information that candidates provide in their application in line with above requirements. A panel may be formed from which future vacancies will be filled. . Informal Enquiries: Senior Speech and Language Therapist Polly Walsh 0879338271 Closing Date for receipt of completed applications: Tuesday 28th April 2026 To apply and for further details please go to our web page at Current Vacancies Muiriosa Foundation
Specialist Laboratory Attendant
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT Agriculture is Ireland’s oldest and largest industry and in recent years has been transformed into a driver of our national economy and a world leader in the production of high-quality foods using sustainable and environmentally sensitive farming methods. While agriculture retains its roots in local communities, it has developed a global network where we provide safe and high-quality food to consumers in at least 175 countries around the world. The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) is at the forefront of these exciting developments as it implements its mission to ‘to lead, enable and regulate the sector in a way that optimises its contribution to social, economic, and environmental sustainability, ensuring food safety, public health and animal health and welfare’. The Department of Agriculture, Food and Marine (DAFM) has an embedded laboratory service comprising a central laboratory complex at Backweston, a network of regional laboratories in 5 locations (Cork, Limerick, Athlone, Kilkenny, and Sligo) and a research farm facility. DAFM laboratories have an overall staff compliment of approximately 300 persons engaged in work relating to animal health, food safety and plant and environmental sciences. The laboratories are currently undergoing a significant transformation underpinned by the vision statement, “Scientific Excellence – Safeguarding and Enhancing Public, Animal and Plant Health and our Environment”. ABOUT THE ROLE The role of the Laboratory Attendant (Specialist DAFM) includes the provision of general support services within the laboratories across a wide range of functions. The sample list of duties associated with the role below is not exhaustive and is intended to outline the general duties appropriate to this grade, which a jobholder may be required to perform. The duties and responsibilities attaching to the role may vary from time to time, without changing the general character of the duties or level of responsibilities entailed. The job holder may therefore be required to perform duties appropriate to the role, other than those detailed below, as requested by their line manager. In addition to general duties, the role involves specialised work such as receiving and, in some cases, preparing certain samples, the handling and disposal of carcases in the post-mortem rooms and carrying out duties within the high-level bio-containment laboratory. See below under ‘Training’ for an indication of some of the specialist duties associated with the role. Please note that the above list is made available as a guide only and is not intended to represent a comprehensive list of duties associated with the role. LOCATION The Department seeks to employ a Specialist Laboratory Attendant. The post will be located at the Regional Veterinary Laboratory Limerick. Following an assessment process, candidates who achieve the qualifying standard will be placed on an Order of Merit from which one appointment will be made. The post will be offered to the candidate ranked first and, if refused, to the remaining candidates in sequence until the post is filled. While it is anticipated that only one appointment will be made as a result of this competition, the Order of Merit will remain in place for a period of up to two years from the date of the first appointment, or until exhausted, and may be used to fill further vacancies in other DAFM Laboratories , if any, that may arise during that period. Principal Tasks of Laboratory Attendant (Specialist DAFM) General duties APPLICATION PROCESS How to Apply Only Online Applications can be made and should be submitted via the Apply Now button below. All sections of the form must be fully completed online and in full . Closing Date Your application must be submitted online no later than 12 noon on Thursday 30th April 2026. All queries relating to this recruitment campaign should be directed to dafm@cpl.ie with the subject heading Specialist Lab Attendant
Slron/- / Staff Nurse General
Established in 2010, St Luke’s Radiation Oncology Network operates from three Dublin locations: To be considered for this campaign, please complete the digital application form below. The closing date for applications is 12:00pm on Thursday 23rd April 2026. Late submissions will not be accepted.
Social Care Worker, Evening Recruitment Campaign
Social Care Worker - Dublin Region St. Michaels House Evening Recruitment Campaign - 23rd April 2026 St. Michael’s House is growing, and we are looking for passionate, dedicated professionals to join our team! We have a number of vacancies available across 170 locations in the greater Dublin area. This is your opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of people with disabilities. We are a leading provider of disability services in Ireland, offering rewarding careers in social care. Whether you’re an experienced professional or just starting out, we have opportunities that match your skills and ambitions. At St. Michael’s House, we are committed to supporting our staff with professional development, career progression, and a strong sense of purpose in everything we do. Join a team where your work matters, where innovation meets compassion, and where you can build a future while making an impact. Your career starts here. Be part of something bigger—apply today for our open evening! Date: 23rd April 2026 Time: 4 pm to 8 pm Location: St. Michaels House, Ballymun Road, Dublin 9, Ireland. D09 DX37 Flexible Contracts: Talk to our HR Team aboutour range of contractsto suit you,Full & Part-time available& much more.... Salary Scale – Social Care Workers: Successful candidates will be paid in line with HSE revised consolidated Social Care Worker pay scale point 1; € 40,851 – point 12; € 57,217 LSI pro rata per annum which is based on working a 39-hour week. Should you have no prior public sector experience you will be placed on point 1 of the pay-scale above. Benefits of working in St Michael's House For a full list of approved qualifications, please see link here. Informal enquires: Please contact to HR team at Recruitment@smh.ie St. Michael’s House is an equal opportunities employer. Job offer is subject to approval under the process of funded posts in Disability Services in the HSE and Section 38 Agencies.
Assistant General Manager
CAN YOU FOLLOW IN THE COLONEL’S FOOTSTEPS? Here’s a bit more on what you can expect from the job and some of the important experiences that can help you show you’ve got what it takes to make the Colonel proud… As an Assistant Restaurant General Manager (ARGM) you will be “wingman” or woman to the Restaurant General Manager (RGM) . You’re an authentic brand ambassador who also happens to love our chicken and chips. Our ARGM’s have a wealth of experience coming from a variety of backgrounds, from supermarkets and pubs, to high street retailers and even banks. You’ll be empowered to partner with your RGM to run your restaurant like you own it. We want to give the kind of guest service that makes guests come back for more so we’re looking for leaders who will coach their teams well and can create a culture that puts guests at the centre. WHO WE ARE Take one man with a big idea (and some serious style), add 11 herbs and spices, 1,009 rejections, buckets of grit, ambition and southern hospitality and you’ve got KFC. It’s simple, we’re a people business that sells chicken and chips (and some other pretty epic stuff too). OUR RESTAURANT CULTURE We do things the right way. It isn’t always easy, but it’s always better. We lead with our hearts, work hard and play hard and we welcome everyone into our big KFC family. It doesn’t matter who you are, where you’re from, or what your shoe size is – everyone has a place at the Colonel’s table. All we ask is that you roll up your sleeves, get stuck in and treat our team like family and our guests as friends. It’s what the Colonel would do. That got you cluckin’ excited? Apply now - there might just be a seat for you at the Colonel’s table…
Basic Speech And Language Therapist Westmeath
Speech and Language Therapist ( One Post Available ) (with special interest in Augmentative and Alternative Communication) Kildare / Offaly / Westmeath – Office is based in (Negotiable) Permanent full-time 70 hours per fortnight Who are we? Would you like to work for a progressive and evolving organisation? The Muiriosa Foundation is a Section 38 voluntary health organisation providing services to people with intellectual disabilities, and Autistic people with co-occurring intellectual disabilities. We are publicly funded by the Department of Health, through the HSE. We operate services across RHA B. The Muiriosa Foundation employs approximately 1500 staff and provides residential and day opportunities to over 500 individuals. We provide an advisory service to a further 300 people with intellectual disabilities and their families. The Muiriosa Foundation has been working intentionally to support people with intellectual disabilities to participate as equal citizens in society in line with UNCRPD. We believe that supporting a person’s communication skills plays a key role in enhancing independence, autonomy and building inclusive environments. Description We are currently seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Basic Grade Speech and Language Therapist to work delivering Speech and Language Therapy supports to Autistic adults and adults with disabilities. The Muiríosa Foundation values all forms of communication equally and supports a Total Communication approach as a fundamental human right. This service actively works within a neurodiversity-affirming framework, prioritising the individual’s own communication style and respecting diverse ways of communicating. The successful applicant will provide neurodiversity affirming communication supports, including the implementation of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC), supporting minimally speaking and non-speaking individuals. Person Specification The successful candidate must have / be able to demonstrate the following: Essential Shortlisting will be based on information that candidates provide in their application in line with above requirements. A panel may be formed from which future vacancies will be filled. . Informal Enquiries: Senior Speech and Language Therapist Polly Walsh 0879338271 Closing Date for receipt of completed applications: Tuesday 28th April 2026 To apply and for further details please go to our web page at Current Vacancies Muiriosa Foundation
Basic Speech And Language Therapist
Speech and Language Therapist ( One Post Available ) (with special interest in Augmentative and Alternative Communication) Kildare / Offaly / Westmeath – Office is based in (Negotiable) Permanent full-time 70 hours per fortnight Who are we? Would you like to work for a progressive and evolving organisation? The Muiriosa Foundation is a Section 38 voluntary health organisation providing services to people with intellectual disabilities, and Autistic people with co-occurring intellectual disabilities. We are publicly funded by the Department of Health, through the HSE. We operate services across RHA B. The Muiriosa Foundation employs approximately 1500 staff and provides residential and day opportunities to over 500 individuals. We provide an advisory service to a further 300 people with intellectual disabilities and their families. The Muiriosa Foundation has been working intentionally to support people with intellectual disabilities to participate as equal citizens in society in line with UNCRPD. We believe that supporting a person’s communication skills plays a key role in enhancing independence, autonomy and building inclusive environments. Description We are currently seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Basic Grade Speech and Language Therapist to work delivering Speech and Language Therapy supports to Autistic adults and adults with disabilities. The Muiríosa Foundation values all forms of communication equally and supports a Total Communication approach as a fundamental human right. This service actively works within a neurodiversity-affirming framework, prioritising the individual’s own communication style and respecting diverse ways of communicating. The successful applicant will provide neurodiversity affirming communication supports, including the implementation of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC), supporting minimally speaking and non-speaking individuals. Person Specification The successful candidate must have / be able to demonstrate the following: Essential Shortlisting will be based on information that candidates provide in their application in line with above requirements. A panel may be formed from which future vacancies will be filled. . Informal Enquiries: Senior Speech and Language Therapist Polly Walsh 0879338271 Closing Date for receipt of completed applications: Tuesday 28th April 2026 To apply and for further details please go to our web page at Current Vacancies Muiriosa Foundation
Data and Document Reviewer
OVERALL ROLE OBJECTIVE: Team: Analytical Services To be responsible for the checking and reviewing of analytical data and documents (SOPs, protocols, reports etc) To develop and implement efficient manual/electronic systems and procedures for the storage, searching, trending and retrieval of analytical data and documents. JOB SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES: The post holder will: 1. Prepare and review analytical documentation, such as protocols, reports, SOPs and AOIs. 2. Check and review analytical data to ensure compliance with internal SOPs and if relevant specific customer requirements. 3. Compile and deliver training packages in accurate, timely and right-first-time documentation. 4. Critically assess and propose improvements to working practices with respect to analytical data packages, document templates and electronic systems for the storage and retrieval of analytical data and documents. 5. Generate, monitor and facilitate the improvement of relevant KPIs e.g. % right first time documentation. 6. Keep their supervisor informed on a regular basis of progress and any circumstances that alter agreed timescales. 7. Ensure that good housekeeping standards are maintained at all times. 8. Retain an up to date knowledge of analytical techniques and equipment. 9. Perform other duties as may be deemed appropriate by their supervisor and that fall within the general remit of the post. 10. Ensure that unplanned deviations (UPDs) are kept to a minimum and that your line manager is notified as soon as UPDs are generated. 11. Ensure that any corrective or preventative action arising from UPDS is completed in full and within allocated timeframes. 12. Assist with the identification of alternative test methods and/or equipment to improve efficiency and maximise throughput of testing in the laboratories. 13. Make suggestions for the improvement of efficiency and/or reduction in operating costs within the Quality Unit and the wider company. QUALIFICATIONS GCSE (or equivalent) passes, grades A-C, in Mathematics and English Language Degree level qualification (or equivalent) in an Analytical related discipline EXPERIENCE Previous experience in the preparation and review of analytical protocols, reports and data in a GMP/GLP environment. Previous practical experience of a wide range of analytical techniques and associated commercial data capture systems. KEY SKILLS Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) Quality focused and driven Excellent organisational skills Proven ability to work effectively on own initiative and effectively contribute within a team environment Proficient in the use of Microsoft Packages (Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc)
Deputy Manager
Maxi Zoo is part of the Fressnapf Group, the European market leader in pet product with 2,600 shops across Europe. Maxi Zoo is Ireland’s largest pet retailer and has over 30 shops in Ireland. Maxi Zoo Ireland is driven by the desire to make the life of pets and pets owners simpler, better and happier. We are currently recruiting for an Deputy Manager for our Naas Store. Why join us? · Competitive Salary · KPI related bonus- Paid Monthly · Certified with Great Place to work · Employee Discount - we offer employee discount of up to 40% in our stores and 20% in our Salon · Paid leave- Sick leave, annual leave and bank holidays, maternity/paternity leave · Refer a friend scheme · Advancement Opportunities – At Maxi Zoo we believe in promoting from within as much as possible and developing our team to have a career path. · Community- A chance to work in an environment where employees and customers share the same passion for animals · Educational Opportunities · Annual leave - starting at 21 days and rising to 23 days at year 6. · Employee assistance programme · Cycle to work Scheme What you will bring: · Experienced retail professional with a proven track record in deputy management roles · Ability to step up and lead with warmth and empathy, ensuring smooth operations even in the manager's absence. · A hunger for growth, eagerness to learn and eventually lead as one of our future store managers · Customer service is your passion, organisation your strength – ensuring every customer experience is exceptional. · Strong communication skills and a commitment to our company values are a must. What you will do: · Operational Store Excellence- Ensure adherence to store processes, regulations, and KPIs while supporting the Store Manager in analysing and improving results. · Customer Engagement- Ensure your team enrich customers' experiences with personalised advice and uphold a welcoming, tidy store atmosphere. · Leadership- Empower your team's growth and engagement through supportive leadership, training, and a culture of trust and respect. · Merchandising and Inventory- Ensure impeccably stocked shelves, use of correct planograms, ensuring accurate inventory management. · Brand Integrity - Ensuring that the animals entrusted to us are well cared for at all times, and that the welfare of the animal comes first. Maxi Zoo Ireland advocates responsible pet ownership.
Veterinary Research Officer
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) is a multi-functional organisation which provides a wide range of services both directly and through specialist state agencies operating under its aegis. The Department has a wide and diverse customer base which includes farmers, taxpayers, consumers, food processers and other commercial operators, those involved in sea fishing, forestry, bioenergy, research as well as diverse EU institutions, other State Bodies and special interest groups. The Mission of the Department is to ‘to lead, enable and regulate the sector in a way that optimises its contribution to social, economic, and environmental sustainability, ensuring food safety, public health and animal health and welfare’. ABOUT THE ROLE The Veterinary Research Officer is a professional veterinary grade in the Civil Service. The laboratories of the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) currently comprise of seven laboratory divisions (Pathology, Bacteriology and Parasitology; Virology; Regional Veterinary Laboratories (RVLs); Food Microbiology, Food Chemistry and Plant Sciences) located within a central laboratory complex at Backweston and at other sites around the country. Research Officers may be assigned to work in one of the central laboratory divisions (Pathology, Bacteriology and Parasitology, Virology or Food Microbiology) or in one of the RVLs. The Laboratories support the Department in implementing official controls in respect of animal health, plant health, food safety and the safety of animal feed. The Laboratories also provide for the diagnosis and investigation of diseases of farmed animals. This enables the early recognition of new/emerging and World Organisation of Animal Health (WOAH)-listed diseases and the surveillance & monitoring of the patterns and frequencies of endemic diseases (including zoonotic diseases). The Laboratories undertake applied research and development work in support of DAFM’s one health policies and as appropriate, its publication. Research Officers may be assigned to a diagnostic and investigative role where the officer will be required to have a working knowledge of a range of laboratory-based diagnostic disciplines and to become competent in the post-mortem examination of farmed animals and in on-farm animal disease investigation. Officers may also be encouraged to develop a specialist interest in non-laboratory-based disciplines that are identified by laboratory management as priorities to support the diagnostic and surveillance functions of the service. Alternatively, and particularly within central laboratory divisions, Research Officers may be required to focus on a more specific discipline (e.g. anatomical pathology, bacteriology, virology, veterinary public health, veterinary risk assessment etc.) or sector (e.g. pigs, poultry, equidae, etc.), developing in-depth expertise and providing technical advice, risk assessment, investigative and supportive role to RVL colleagues, other DAFM Divisions, the livestock and agrifood sectors. Research officers may be required to partake in or assist with laboratory contingency response, planning, training and the provision of scientific or clinical opinion and other laboratory supports in the investigation of suspect food safety incidents or disease detections in animals including for suspect WOAH-listed diseases. In all of these posts, the successful candidates are expected to function as members of close-knit multi-disciplinary teams, this requires good interpersonal skills, flexibility, adaptability and a positive and enthusiastic approach to collaboration within the team and with colleagues in other teams and divisions. While specialisation is encouraged and supported in all roles this will be directed towards the stated goals and needs of the organisation, prioritising above all the collaborative delivery of the principal duties of the role as assigned. Note: Successful candidates who are appointed to an RVL post may have a period of up to three months placement in Backweston during the first 12-18 months of service for the purposes of training and induction. Travel and subsistence will be paid at conference rate for this training period. Principal Tasks: Applicable to all Research Officers • Provide veterinary interpretation and timely reporting of laboratory findings and test results and where indicated, appropriate follow-up • Provide expert technical advice to DAFM colleagues, veterinary practitioners and industry groups • Contribute to maintenance and development of accreditation within the laboratory • Maintain and develop expertise through relevant continual professional development (CPD), engagement in applied research collaboration both internally and externally and publishing findings in peer reviewed scientific journals, periodic reports, at scientific meetings, in the veterinary and farming press as appropriate. Applicable to Research Officer Panel 1 - Diagnostic and Investigative role • Carry out post-mortem examinations on farmed animals, and act as the case manager for those cases • Interpret and report a broad range of clinical pathology test results • Provide advisory support to veterinary practitioners • Undertake field investigation of disease problems as appropriate – e.g. suspected cases of exotic or emerging disease • Develop and maintain collaborative links with external peers Applicable to Research Officer Panel 2 – Microbiology role • Research Officers engaged in the disciplines of microbiology (virology, bacteriology, parasitology, food microbiology) and/or animal disease risk assessment • Develop and oversee specialised testing processes for the diagnosis of specific infectious pathogens of animal and zoonotic concern • Provide diagnostic support to colleagues engaged in diagnostic work • Advise on laboratory aspects of veterinary public health and food safety where appropriate • Contribute to National Reference Laboratory functions • Develop and maintain collaborative links with EU reference laboratories and peers VACANCIES The Department currently has two vacancies for the role of (Veterinary) Research Officer in Backweston Agrilabs, Co. Kildare for a Microbiology role and in Kilkenny RVL for a Diagnostic and Investigative role. This recruitment campaign provides for the establishment of two panels, the first reflecting the requirements of a diagnostic and investigative role and a specialised panel reflecting the requirement to appoint persons with pre-existing expertise in veterinary bacteriology/parasitology/virology/risk assessment. Research Officer Panel 1: Diagnostic and Investigative role Research Officer Panel 2: Microbiology (virology, bacteriology, parasitology, risk assessment) Following an assessment process, candidates who achieve the qualifying standard will be placed on an Order of Merit from which one appointment to each stream will be made. The posts will be offered to the candidate ranked first for each and, if refused, to the remaining candidates in sequence until each post is filled. While it is anticipated that only one appointment to each stream will be made as a result of this competition, the Order of Merit will remain in place for a period of up to two years from the date of the first appointment, or until exhausted, and may be used to fill further vacancies in other DAFM Laboratories, if any, that may arise during that period. In cases where a candidate applies to participate in more than one stream of the competition, a single process will be used but the candidate will be assessed separately for each stream. In the event that a candidate achieves a place on more than one panel, the candidate will be offered one or more appointments as vacancies arise until such time as the candidate is appointed or until the various panels expire. Candidates who refuse an offer of appointment to a specific panel and location will retain their placing on that panel but forfeit their right to be offered an appointment to that location under that panel. Temporary Vacancies In the event that temporary vacancies for this post arise during the lifetime of the Order of Merit, the Department reserves the right to offer such temporary posts on the basis of the results of this competition. Candidates who accept such a temporary post retain their placing on the Order of Merit and the acceptance of such a temporary appointment in no way interferes with the normal process of appointing candidates to permanent posts that may arise. WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR Essential Requirements: Candidates must have on the 5th May 2026: · A recognised Veterinary Degree (MVB or equivalent) such that the candidate is registered, or is eligible for registration, as a Veterinary Practitioner with the Veterinary Council of Ireland. Candidates must be registered prior to any offer of appointment · Excellent team working qualities and communication skills · Reasonable proficiency in spoken and written English · Post-graduate work experience as follows: (i) Research Officer Panel 1 – Minimum of 2 years’ post-graduate experience in farm animal veterinary clinical practice, herd or flock health medicine, or farm animal diagnostic pathology, relevant to this position (ii) Research Officer Panel 2 - post-graduate experience in a laboratory or research environment engaged in one of the following disciplines – bacteriology, biology, parasitology, virology, veterinary public health, molecular biology, bioinformatics, epidemiology, animal health risk assessment. · A current valid driving licence at date of offer and/or access to a car/transport Desirable Requirements • Applicable to both panels: • Board certification or other post-graduate qualification in a relevant clinical, epidemiological or laboratory-based diagnostic discipline. • Post-graduate qualification in a veterinary science or an allied discipline (e.g. Master’s Degree/PhD). • Track record of publications in the peer-reviewed veterinary or scientific literature. • Post-graduate experience in a laboratory, research, relevant industry or animal health risk assessment role. Competencies Applicants should have all the attributes required of a Veterinary Research Officer and in particular they must demonstrate, by reference to specific examples from their career to-date, that they possess or have the capacity to acquire the qualities, skills and knowledge required for the role of Research Officer as identified in the following competency framework. 1. Leadership 2. Analysis and Decision Making 3. Management & Delivery of Results 4. Interpersonal and Communication Skills 5. Drive and Commitment 6. Specialist Knowledge, Expertise and Self Development The Principal Terms and Conditions of Service for this competition can be found HERE. The main points are summarised as follows: • A permanent position following an initial probationary contract in the Civil Service. • A competitive salary. The current gross rate for this position, effective from 1st February 2026: Personal Pension Contribution1 (PPC) €70,064, €74,937, €77,707, €80,723, €84,274, €87,507, €90,740, €93,970, €97,200, €100,430, €103,660, €106,888, €113,331 (NMAX), €116,943 (LSI1), €120,540 (LSI2). • Annual Leave: The annual leave allowance will be 27 days rising to 30 days after 5 years’ service. This allowance is subject to the usual conditions regarding the granting of annual leave and is on the basis of a five-day week and is exclusive of the usual public holidays. • Hours of Attendance: 41 hours and 15 minutes gross per week Individuals who are new to the Civil Service are required to pay into the Personal Pension Contribution scheme. Where applicable, Long Service Increments may be payable after 3 years (LSI1) and 6 years (LSI2) satisfactory service at the maximum of the scale. Important Note Entry will be at the minimum of the pay scale, and the rate of remuneration will not be subject to negotiation and may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government pay policy. Different terms and conditions may apply if you are a currently serving civil or public servant. All offers are for immediate appointment. In applying for this competition, you accept that, if offered a post, you will be able to commence duties within a reasonable timeframe. Start dates are determined by business needs, and appointees will be expected to take up duty within this period once an offer is made. Requests for deferral will only be considered in exceptional circumstances and remain entirely at the discretion of the Department. As an Employer of Choice, the Civil Service is committed to supporting a flexible and family-friendly working environment. We offer a range of elective policies - please see Appendix A. These policies can be applied for in line with the relevant statutory provisions and are subject to the business needs of the organisation.
