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Description Our collective blend of expertise and experience makes PwC a great place to work. PwC Ireland welcomes top talent from all backgrounds to join us at the start of what will be your lifelong journey of development and discovery. Let's see where your talent could take you. Line of Service Advisory Industry/Sector Not Applicable Specialism Cybersecurity & Privacy Management Level Director Job Description & Summary To really stand out and make us fit for the future in a constantly changing world, each and every one of us at PwC needs to be a purpose-led and values-driven leader at every level. To help us achieve this we have the PwC Professional; our global leadership development framework. It gives us a single set of expectations across our lines, geographies and career paths, and provides transparency on the skills we need as individuals to be successful and progress in our careers, now and in the future. As a Director for Identity and Access Management (IAM), you'll lead a team of problem solvers to address complex security challenges from strategy through execution. You will play a crucial role in defining and implementing IAM strategies that ensure secure and efficient access to resources across our clients' organisations. This includes the management and deployment of IAM technologies in large-scale environments, leveraging solutions like CyberArk for privileged access management, Okta for identity management and authentication, and Saviynt for access governance and compliance. The PwC Evolved Professional skills and responsibilities for this management level include, but are not limited to: Join our team of dedicated security professionals and make a significant impact on our clients' security posture. If you are a motivated and results-driven individual with a passion for Identity and Access Management, we encourage you to apply and help shape the future of cybersecurity in the digital age. Enjoy PwC’s perks We reward your impact, and support your wellbeing, through a competitive compensation package, inclusive employee benefits and flexibility programs that will help you thrive in work and life. Learn more about us at Life@PwC. (https://www.pwc.ie/careers-ie/life-at-pwc.html). Being appreciated for being you Our most valuable asset is our people and we grow stronger as we learn from one another. We are an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We believe this so much that we have signed up for the Business in the Community Elevate Pledge. (https://www.bitc.ie/the-leaders-group-on-sustainability/inclusive-workplace-pledge/) You can learn more about our culture of belonging and explore our range of inclusive programmes, initiatives, employee resource groups and more at www.pwc.ie. Avoid the confidence gap; you do not have to match all the listed requirements exactly to apply, we’d love to hear from you! We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please email us for more information. Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified) Degrees/Field of Study required:Degrees/Field of Study preferred: Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified) Required Skills Optional Skills Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Access Control Models, Access Control System, Access Management, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Authorization Compliance, Authorization Management Systems, Azure Active Directory, Cloud Identity and Access Management (IAM), Coaching and Feedback, Communication, Creativity, CyberArk Management, Cybersecurity, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Encryption Technologies, Federated Identity Management, ForgeRock Identity Platform, Identity and Access Management (IAM), Identity-Based Encryption, Identity Federation {+ 34 more} Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified) Travel Requirements Not Specified Available for Work Visa Sponsorship? Yes Government Clearance Required? No Job Posting End Date PwC Ireland is committed to creating an environment that promotes equality and dignity at work. Working together in an inclusive environment enables us to harness the collective and complementary skills, knowledge, background, and networks of our people. Job ID: 685766WD Location: Dublin, Cork Line of Service: Advisory Specialism: Cybersecurity & Privacy
Finance Director
Finance Director Glanbia Enterprise Solutions Role Overview As Finance Director of a multifunction GES business, you will act as the strategic financial leader for a global, multifunctional Glanbia Enterprise Solutions (GES) organization. You will be accountable for shaping in conjunction with the GES leadership team the financial performance of GES as a business, overseeing the finances of multiple service lines (e.g. IT, HR, Finance and other centralized functions) and driving value creation through business partnership, operational excellence, investment, cost efficiency and innovation largely through digital transformation. Key Responsibilities Strategic Financial Leadership Where and how you will work The opportunity will be based in Waterside, Dublin or Kilkenny with hybrid working arrangements available which offer you a greater choice in how you work and live, giving you a better work-life balance. What we would like to offer you! The opportunity to develop your career on a global stage, continuous learning through an on-demand learning platform, and acompetitive compensation package including staff discounts, generous family leave policy, health & dental plan, competitive salary. About Glanbia Glanbia is a better nutrition company with three divisions: Performance Nutrition, Health & Nutrition and Dairy Nutrition. Collectively and with our partners we offer an incredible breadth of expertise in nutrition. We employ a team of 5800 people, work with global food and beverage companies, and sell our award-winning and market-leading brands and ingredients in more than 100 countries worldwide At Glanbia, we celebrate diversity, because we know that our individual strengths make us stronger together. We welcome and encourage interest from a variety of candidates, we will give your application consideration, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status.
Psychologist Senior
Would you like to work for a great employer? Enable Ireland is an organisation that makes a real difference to the lives of children and adults with disabilities in Ireland, and is named as one of Ireland's Irish Independent 150 Best Employers 2024. Enable Ireland, as an equal opportunities employer, proudly maintains a Silver Award in Diversity from the Irish Centre for Diversity. We vigorously advocate for fairness, respect, equality, diversity, inclusion, and engagement, and are dedicated to ongoing enhancement in these areas. We are currently seeking a highly-motivated Senior Psychologist to join our team in CHO7 CDNT 7 Tymon Contract Type: Permanent Full Time Contract Hours: 35 hours per week Salary Scale: €94,173 to €110,694 pro rata per annum. Salary scales are subject to LSI’s (Long Service Increments) This pay scale is subject to increases in 2025 in accordance with the recent WRC agreement towards enhanced pay adjustments in Section 39 organisations. Annual Leave Entitlement: 34 days pro rata per annum and proportionately less for less than 12 months service . Overview of the Post: Enable Ireland delivers children’s services through the Children’s Disability Network Teams (CDNT) under the national Progressing Disabilities Services (PDS) model for children and young people with complex needs arising from a disability. The post holder will be responsible for the provision of a range of Psychology services for young people (0 – 18 years) and their families within an interdisciplinary framework. Service will include assessment and intervention, clinical supervision and ongoing service development. This will be delivered through a family centred approach across a variety of settings including the clinic, preschools, schools, children’s homes and community settings. Overview of Duties & Responsibilities: Please see Job Description for full list The successful candidate will have Essential Criteria: Eligible applicants must: · Have a university degree or diploma (QQ1 level 8 equivalent) obtained with 1st or 2nd class honours in which Psychology was taken as a major subject and honours obtained in that subject And · Have an Irish post-graduate professional psychology qualification accredited by the Psychological Society of Ireland in Clinical, Counselling or Educational Psychology Or · An equivalent qualification from another jurisdiction validated by the Department of Health. And · Demonstrate competence in the Care Group/s applied for. And · Applicants must have at least five years satisfactory post-graduate experience in the area of professional psychology, no more than three years of which was spent in gaining the postgraduate professional qualification and no less than two years full-time spent in post qualification experience as a professional psychologist. Years in excess of the permitted three years for completion of the post-graduate training or time not worked will not be taken into consideration when assessing the five years’ experience requirement. And · Applicants with a clinical or counselling psychology qualification must demonstrate that they have acquired in appropriate health settings, for the area / areas for which they wish to apply - Disability (Child and Adult), Child Psychology, Adult Psychology - either at least 60 days or equivalent supervised clinical placements as part of the professional qualification; or at least 60 days or equivalent post-qualification supervised work experience as a psychologist. Note 2 Or · Applicants with an educational psychology qualification must demonstrate that they have acquired in appropriate health settings for the area / areas for which they wish to apply - Child Disability, Child Psychology - either at least 60 days or equivalent supervised clinical placements as part of the professional qualification; or at least 60 days or equivalent post qualification supervised work experience as a psychologist. Note 2 Note 2: Combinations of supervised clinical placement experience as part of the qualification supervised work experience within a single care group area to give a total of 60 days are not acceptable. If you believe you would fit the role then please submit your application today. Benefits As a staff member of Enable Ireland, you will have access to a wide range of benefits, including: · Excellent internal and external training opportunities · Generous annual leave entitlements · Flexible working · Long service reward scheme · Pay adjusted Maternity Leave · Pay adjusted Adoptive Leave · Pay adjusted Paternity Leave · Wellbeing benefits · Pension For a full list of our benefits & conditions, please click here What now? To apply, please download the Job Description and Person Specification for your information and complete the online application form. CVs will not be accepted Closing date for applications: Wednesday 17th December, 2025 @ 12pm. A panel may be formed from this vacancy for any similar vacancies, which may arise during the next 12 months. · The post will be subject to reference checks and may be subject to Garda vetting/police clearance, as relevant. · Due to the large volume of applications, we are not in the position to provide individual feedback to applicants who are not shortlisted for interview. · Applications are invited from suitably qualified applicants from all sections of the community. · The above information serves only as a guide to the advertised position. Enable Ireland, at its discretion, reserves the right to change this prior to appointment. · Please review Enable Ireland’s Rezoomo Privacy Policy here: https://enableireland.ie/resources/publications/rezoomo-privacy-policy · Please review the Enable Ireland’s External Data Protection Notice available at https://www.enableireland.ie/privacy-policy for details on how Enable Ireland processes applicant’s personal information. Please note if you are invited for interview, we will share your personal data with: 1) Any virtual service provider we use to host the interview; and 2) the interview panel (if applicable). Your information will be stored for this purpose in line with our retention policy
Clinical Nurse/midwife Manager University Maternity Hospital
Cork University Maternity Hospital (CUMH) is a 150 bedded Tertiary Referral Centre for Maternity, Neonatology and Gynaecology located on the campus of Cork University Hospital. CUMH incorporates the Obstetric, Gynaecology and Neonatology Services in the Cork University Hospital Group within the Health Service Executive South West region. CUMH has approximately 7,000 births per annum and is a tertiary referral centre. Services at CUMH are delivered within Ireland South Women and Infants Directorate which is based on the principles of partnership and integration and strongly supports the involvement of the multidisciplinary team in service provision. CUMH is a site for clinical placements for student midwives and student nurses in undergraduate and postgraduate programmes delivered in partnership with University College Cork. CUMH Services incorporates the use of the MN-CMS (Maternal Newborn Clinical Management System) into care delivered at CUMH. As part of an established collaborative clinical and academic network, University Hospital Kerry, Cork University Maternity Hospital, University Hospital Waterford and South Tipperary University Hospital are supported by the HSE South West through the Ireland South Women & Infants Directorate (ISWID), and the HSE Dublin and South East through the Women and Neonatal Health Network (WNHN). ISWID will continue to provide the established clinical pathways and academic links. Maternity Services includes Neonatology and Gynaecology as well as Midwifery and Obstetrics. The Group’s Primary Academic partner is University College Cork. A wide range of educational programmes and research is conducted within all hospitals in the Group. Purpose of the Post The introduction of the Electronic Health Record (MN-CMS project) has changed the landscape of documentation, data collection, reporting requirements and quality checks within the service. The Data Manager is responsible for overseeing validation of all clinical data in SSWHG Maternity Services. The post of CNM/MM 3 Data Manager has a pivotal role in assisting the senior executive management team at CUMH to oversee the quality of clinical documentation to ensure that the quality of the data is reflective of the highest standard. The post holder assists the Data HUB committee in developing and implementing policies and procedures and monitoring clinical data activity and quality of data outputs. The CNM/MM 3 Data Manager’s responsibilities include providing clinical and professional leadership and promoting the values of the organisation. We welcome Informal Enquires . Ms. Katie Bourke Director of Midwifery, Email: Katie.Bourke@hse.ie Phone: 021 - 49 20705 Ms. Claire O Halloran Assistant Director of Midwifery, Email: Claire.OHalloran@hse.ie Phone: 021 - 49 20704
Warehouse Operative, Distribution Center
Warehouse Operative – Full-Time (Leixlip) Location: Applegreen Distribution Centre, Leixlip Hours: Monday–Thursday 10:00am–7:00pm, Friday 9:00am–6:00pm (No weekend work required) Applegreen Distribution Centre in Leixlip is currently seeking a full-time Warehouse Operative to join our busy and growing team. Our warehouse includes ambient, chilled, and frozen picking areas, and work is carried out using a PPT (Powered Pallet Truck). We have a strong team of over 130 staff onsite and offer excellent company perks and a supportive working environment. What we offer: If you’re looking for a stable, long-term role with a great team, we’d love to hear from you. �� Please submit your CV and include any additional notes or experience you feel are relevant.
Sales Executive
Sales Executive – West Virginia, USA – Hybrid - 25I/LSWV With continued success of Randox Laboratories within the US market, we are delighted to be hiring for a Sales Executive. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in driving sample numbers to our newly opened Laboratory based in Kearneysville. This is a field-based sales role, promoting our STI, Type 1 diabetes and other testing services, targeting physicians, clinicians and other medical stakeholders in West Virginia and neighbouring states. While we are a UK based company, we now have around 60 employees in US with ambitious plans to grow this number as our services are growing steadily throughout the USA. The Role: Please note: We are not offering sponsorship for this role, you will need the right to work in USA to considered.
Food Service Assistant
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 Food Service Assistant to join our team based at City of Derry Airport. This is a great opportunity to join a world leading facilities management company. Working Pattern: Basic statutory training for the role will require all candidates to have basic reading, writing, speaking and listening skills to assist in understanding safety and work instructions and communicating with customers on a day-to-day basis. The Mount Charles Group is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Please note the successful applicant's offer is subject to the Access NI (Basic) check prior to commencement of role. The Access NI Code of Practice is available upon request. Mount Charles Group has a policy on recruiting ex-offenders, a copy of which can be provided upon request. Having a criminal record will not necessarily prevent you from working for the Mount Charles Group. 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
Sales & Service Advisor, Castletroy
Sales & Service Advisor, Castletroy, Limerick Apply now » Date: 27 Nov 2025 Location: Limerick, IE, IE Company: Allied Irish Bank Location/Office Policy: Castletroy Limerick . Fixed onsite If you are not sure about your suitability based on any aspects of the role advertised, we encourage you to please contact the Recruiter for this role, Emma, at careers@aib.ie for a conversation. AIB is an equal opportunities employer, and we pride ourselves on being the first bank in Ireland to receive the Investors in Diversity Gold Standard accreditation from the Irish Centre for Diversity. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees. Should you have a reasonable accommodation request please email the Talent Acquisition team at careers@aib.ie Disclaimer: Unsolicited CV’s sent to AIB by Recruitment Agencies will not be accepted for this position. AIB operates a direct sourcing model and where agency assistance is required, the Talent Acquisition team will engage directly with our recruitment partners. This role is part of the Fitness & Probity Regime and Individual Accountability Framework, which set out the specific requirements applicable. Application deadline : 18th December 2025 Job Segment: Recruiting, Bank, Banking, Human Resources, Finance, Sales Apply now »
Level, Senior Data Analyst
Level 3- Senior Data Analyst Apply now » Date: 27 Nov 2025 Location: Dublin, IE, IE Company: Allied Irish Bank Location/Office Policy: Central Park, Leopardstown / Hybrid working - 3 days a week in office from 1st of January 2026. If you are not sure about your suitability based on any aspects of the role advertised, we encourage you to please contact the Recruiter for this role, Sarah Lyons, at careers@aib.ie for a conversation. AIB is an equal opportunities employer, and we pride ourselves on being the first bank in Ireland to receive the Investors in Diversity Gold Standard accreditation from the Irish Centre for Diversity. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees. Should you have a reasonable accommodation request please email the Talent Acquisition team at careers@aib.ie Disclaimer: Unsolicited CV’s sent to AIB by Recruitment Agencies will not be accepted for this position. AIB operates a direct sourcing model and where agency assistance is required, the Talent Acquisition team will engage directly with our recruitment partners. Closing date - 11th of December 2025 Job Segment: Database, Data Analyst, Recruiting, Risk Management, Business Process, Technology, Data, Human Resources, Management, Finance Apply now »
Clerical Officer
Sligo County Council is the Authority responsible for Local Government in County Sligo. The corporate headquarters are located at County Hall, Riverside, Sligo, and there are three Municipal Districts [Borough District of Sligo (Sligo/Strandhill), Municipal District of Sligo (Sligo/Drumcliffe) and Municipal District of Ballymote-Tubbercurry]. Sligo County Council has 18 elected members and approximately 480 staff. The Chief Executive of Sligo County Council is Mr. Martin Lydon and the Cathaoirleach is Cllr. Dónal Gilroy. Sligo County Council provides a diverse range of services across a large geographic area. Key services areas include Planning, Local Enterprise Office, Community and Economic Development, Transportation, Motor Taxation, Water, Environment, Emergency Services along with Housing, Libraries and the Arts. These operations are supported by internal services which include ICT, Corporate, Finance and Human Resource functions. THE COMPETITION Sligo County Council is currently inviting applications from suitably qualified persons for the post of Clerical Officer (Grade III). Sligo County Council will, following the interview process, form a panel for the post from which future relevant vacancies may be filled subject to sanction approval from the Department of Housing, Local Government & Heritage. This panel will exist for one year and may be extended for a further period of one year at the discretion of the Chief Executive. Suitably qualified persons are invited to apply for inclusion on the panel. JOB DESCRIPTION The Clerical Officer is a key support position within the Council providing a comprehensive general administrative and clerical support to a section or department. The Clerical Officer works as part of a team to meet work goals and objectives and to deliver quality services to internal and external customers. The duties of a Clerical Officer are varied and can involve assignment to different parts of the organisation or different areas of work. The work of the Clerical Officer requires that employees in the role function in a flexible manner and work effectively together as a team to deliver required outcomes or outputs. The Clerical Officer is expected to carry out their duties in a manner that enhances public trust and confidence. QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE POST CHARACTER Candidates shall be of good character. HEALTH Candidates shall be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. 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 On the latest date for receipt of completed application forms, candidates shall: have obtained at least Grade D (or a pass), in Higher or Ordinary Level, in five subjects from the approved list of subjects in the Department of Education Established Leaving Certificate Examination or Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme or have passed an examination of at least equivalent standard or have had at least two year’s previous service in a post of Clerical Officer, Clerk/Typist (Clerical Duties), Clerk/Typist (Typing and Clerical Duties) or Clerk/Typist under a Local Authority or Health Board in the State or have satisfactory relevant experience which encompasses demonstrable equivalent skills. DESIRABLE SKILLS & EXPERIENCE The ideal candidate will demonstrate: • Knowledge and understanding of the functions of a local authority. • Understanding of the role of a Clerical Officer. • Relevant administrative experience and clerical skills. • Strong customer service ethos. • Experience of working as part of a team. • Knowledge and experience of operating ICT systems. Competencies for the Post The competencies listed below are the Local Authority competencies for this post. Candidates will be expected to demonstrate sufficient evidence within their application form of competence under each of these. Please take particular note of these competencies when completing the application form as short-listing or interview processes may be based on the information provided by candidates in Section D of the application form: Customer Focus • Take pride in the quality of service delivered and seeks to improve it. • Relate well to others and maintains positive working relationships. • Represent the organisation positively and professionally when dealing with members of the public and other stakeholders. Planning and Organising Work • Deliver a high standard of service in line with work plans and schedules. • Manage time and workload effectively. • Take initiative when they see the opportunity to make a contribution. Teamwork • Work as part of a team to ensure delivery of plans and schedules. • Have a strong team ethic of co-operation and mutual support. Communicating Effectively • Have effective written and verbal skills. Personal Effectiveness • Be open to taking on new challenges or responsibilities. • Be positively motivated to deliver a quality service. • Adopt a positive and constructive approach to work. • Bring enthusiasm and commitment to their role. PARTICULARS OF OFFICE THE POST The post is Clerical Officer (Grade III) and is a pensionable whole-time position on the basis of a 35 hour 5 day week. Permanent and temporary vacancies arising at this grade will be filled from the panel formed from this competition. DUTIES The duties shall be such clerical/administrative as may be assigned to the employee from time to time by the Local Authority and shall include the duty of deputising for other employees of the Local Authority when required and such duties as may be assigned to them in relation to any other area of the Local Authority. Key Duties and Responsibilities of the post are: To participate in and support the work of the section or department to ensure that work programmes are delivered in accordance with the operational plans. To communicate and liaise with team members, supervisors, members of the public and others in relation to operational matters in their section or area of work. To prepare reports, correspondence and other documents as necessary. To provide a comprehensive administrative and clerical service as required. To ensure high levels of customer services, responding to queries and requests for information in a professional courteous and timely manner. To support and participate in all change management initiatives within their area of work or the wider organisation. To support and assist team members as required. To participate in corporate activities and responsibilities appropriate to the grade. To be in compliance with Health and Safety legislative requirements, policies and procedures and safe systems of work. To deputise for the line manager or equivalent as required. To undertake any other duties of a similar level and responsibility, as may be required, or assigned, from time to time. SALARY The salary shall be fully inclusive and will be as determined from time to time. Holders of the office shall pay to the local authority any fees or other monies (other than their inclusive salary) payable to or received by them by virtue of their office or in respect of services which they are required by or under any enactment to perform. Current Salary Scale €31,119 - €32,868 - €33,302 - €34,174 - €35,452 - €36,731 - €38,010 - €38,939 - €39,992 - €41,211 - €42,078 - €43,289 - €44,506 - €46,797 - €48,424 (LSI1) Holders of the post will be paid at the appropriate point on the pay scale in accordance with the relevant Department Circular. New entrants to the Local Authority sector will be appointed at the minimum of the scale. SUPERANNUATION (a) Persons who become pensionable employees of a local authority who are liable to pay the Class A rate of PRSI contribution will be required, in respect of their superannuation, to contribute to the local authority at the rate of 1.5% of their pensionable remuneration, plus 3.5% of net pensionable remuneration (i.e. pensionable remuneration less twice the annual rate of social insurance old age contributory pension payable at the maximum rate to a person with no adult dependant or qualified children). (b) Persons who become pensionable employees of a local authority who are liable to pay the Class D rate of PRSI contribution will be required in respect of their superannuation to contribute to the local authority at the rate of 5% of their pensionable remuneration. (c) All persons under (a) and (b) above who become pensionable employees of a local authority will be required, in respect of the Local Government (Spouses and Children's Contributory Pension) Scheme, to contribute to the local authority at the rate of 1.5% of their pensionable remuneration in accordance with the terms of the Scheme. (d) Persons who are pensionable under the Single Public Sector Pension Scheme, effective from 1 January 2013, contributions in respect of Superannuation shall be deducted at a rate of 3% of pensionable remuneration plus 3½% of net pensionable remuneration (i.e., pensionable remuneration less twice the annual rate of social insurance old age contributory pension payable at the maximum rate to a person with no adult dependent or qualified children). PROBATION There shall be a period after such employment takes effect during which the person appointed will hold the post on probation. Such period shall be six months commencing on the first day of service but the Chief Executive may, at their discretion, extend such period. Such person shall cease to hold the post at the end of the period of probation or extended period of probation, unless, during such period or extended period, the service of such person is certified as satisfactory. RETIREMENT AGE For appointees who are deemed to be “new entrants” as defined in the Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2004, there is no compulsory retirement age. For appointees entering the Single Public Service Scheme, compulsory retirement age will be 70. For appointees covered under the provisions of the Public Service Superannuation (Age of Retirement) Bill 2018, compulsory retirement age will be 70. RESIDENCE The holder of the office shall reside in the district in which their duties are to be performed or within a reasonable distance thereof. METHOD OF SELECTION (a) Selection shall be by means of a competition based on an interview conducted by, or on behalf of, Sligo County Council. Interviews will be conducted in person. The Council will not be responsible for any expenses incurred by candidates in attending for interview. A panel will be formed of those who are most successful in the competition. The top performing candidates at final selection interview, whose names are placed on the panel, and who satisfy the local authority that they possess the qualifications declared for the position and that they are otherwise suitable for employment, may within the life of the panel, be employed as appropriate vacancies arise. The life of the panel shall be one year from the date it is formed, unless extended by the Chief Executive. (b) Short-Listing: While a candidate may meet the eligibility requirements of the competition, if the numbers applying for the position are such that it would not be practical to interview everyone, Sligo County Council may decide that a smaller number will be called to the next stage of the selection process. In this respect, the Council provides for the employment of a short-listing process to select a group who, based on an examination of the application forms, appear to be the most suitable for the position. This is not to suggest that other candidates are necessarily unsuitable or incapable of undertaking the job, rather that there are some candidates who, based on their application, appear to be better qualified and/or have more relevant experience. The short-listing criteria may include both the essential and desirable criteria specified for the position. It is, therefore, in your own interest to provide a detailed and accurate account of your qualifications/experience in your application. Candidates may be short-listed for final competitive interview on the basis of: (a) The information provided on the application form, including both the essential and desirable criteria, relevant experience and competency questions, or (b) A preliminary interview or (c) Appropriate test i.e. aptitude test, etc. or (d) Any mix of the above. One or more of the following criteria may apply when short-listing applications either through the application form or preliminary interview: Those deemed most suitable in relation to the relevant criteria will be called for a final competitive interview. GARDA VETTING & REFERENCES The successful candidate may be subject to the Garda Vetting Procedures in line with the provisions of the National Vetting Bureau (Children & Vulnerable Persons) Act 2012 to 2016 as appropriate in advance of appointment. The appointment of any successful candidate will be subject to receipt of references which are satisfactory to the employer. MEDICAL EXAMINATION For the purpose of satisfying the requirements as to health, it will be necessary for the successful candidate, before they are appointed, to undergo at their expense a medical examination by a qualified medical practitioner to be nominated by the local authority. On taking up appointment, the expense of the medical examination will be refunded to the candidate. PERIOD OF ACCEPTANCE OF OFFER The local authority shall require persons to whom appointments are offered to take up such appointments within a period of not more than one month and, if they fail to take up the appointments within such period or such longer period as the local authority in its absolute discretion may determine, the local authority shall not appoint them. NORMAL WORKING HOURS Normal working hours are 9.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m., Monday to Friday, with a minimum of 30 minutes to be taken as lunch break. The successful candidate may, from time to time, be required to work outside normal office hours, including at weekends as necessary. ANNUAL LEAVE Annual Leave shall be 27 days per annum. Annual leave and public holidays shall be given in accordance with the provisions of the Organisation of Working Time Act, 1997. SICK LEAVE As per Sligo County Council’s current Sick Leave Scheme and Attendance Management Policy & Procedure, as amended by the Public Service Management (Sick Leave) Regulations, 2014, and any subsequent Regulations made from time to time. TRAVEL & SUBSISTENCE ARRANGEMENTS Travel and subsistence expenses at the approved rates shall be paid for authorised travel (if applicable). TRAINING Successful candidates will be required to undertake any course of training which is determined relevant by Sligo County Council.
