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JOB DESCRIPTION Galway City Council is seeking to form panels from which permanent, temporary and temporary seasonal posts may be filled at General Operative grade. The General Operative grade is an entry-level outdoor grade in Galway City Council and is a critical post in terms of ensuring quality service delivery to the public. Typical services include roads and transportation, maintenance of social housing units and estates, environmental, upkeep of recreation and amenity facilities etc. The role is likely to be outdoors, operational and manual and the duties will vary according to the functional area to which the person is assigned. The ideal candidate will be highly motivated, adaptable, flexible, and capable of acting on their own initiative and someone with a strong sense of commitment to delivering quality public services. A General Operative’s duties may include but will not be limited to; • Carrying out operational / manual work at the instruction of supervisors, which is likely to involve working outdoors and at times, in adverse weather conditions, outside normal 8am to 4.30pm working hours and at weekends and Public Holidays; • General maintenance duties in relation to roads and footpaths including drainage work and tar patching etc.; • Driving Council / hired vehicles as required; • Street cleaning/Litter picking on the early morning shift (5am start); • Pipe laying; • Refuse collection; • Hand digging of graves and being cognisant of grieving members of the public; • Concrete work; • Erecting fencing and netting; • Grass cutting, Strimming & weed control; • Planting and other gardening duties; • Power washing & graffiti removal; • Cutting and removal of vegetation; • Positive front facing attitude to dealings with members of the public; • Carrying out any other maintenance, installation, construction and repair work as may be required from time to time; • Attend to emergency work outside of normal working hours; • Any other duties which may be assigned to them by their Supervisor The person employed will be required to perform assigned duties exercising duty of care, in the interest of safety to oneself, fellow employees and the general public, at all times in compliance with Galway City Council’s Health & Safety Management system. 1. Character Candidates shall be of good character. 2. Health Each candidate must be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. 3. Citizenship: Candidates must, by the date of any job offer, be: i. A citizen of the European Economic Area (EEA). The EEA consists of the Member States of the European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway; or ii. A citizen of the United Kingdom (UK); or iii. A citizen of Switzerland pursuant to the agreement between the EU and Switzerland on the free movement of persons; or iv. 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 v. 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 vi. 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 4. Education, Training, Experience, etc. Each candidate must, on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms: a) Have reached a standard of education sufficient to enable them to carry out the duties assigned to them satisfactorily; b) Hold a valid Safe Pass (please submit a copy of your current card). c) Hold a current valid Class B Driving Licence, free from endorsement, (please submit a copy of your current licence). d) Have an ability to work within a team and take direction; e) Have an ability to work on their own initiative; f) Possess good communication skills and customer awareness skills; g) Have a willingness to learn and aptitude to use all new technology and information systems; h) Have a good knowledge and awareness of Health & Safety Legislation and Regulations, the implications for the organisation and the employee and their application in the workplace; *Non-Irish Qualifications must be accompanied by a determination from Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) to establish their comparability against the Irish National Framework of Qualifications, overseas qualifications must also be accompanied by a translation document. Desirable: It is desirable that candidates should have the following: • A good knowledge of the services provided by Galway City Council. Each candidate must include on the application form details of all qualifications obtained by them. The invitation to attend for Interview is not to be regarded as an admission that you possess the prescribed qualifications and/or requirements for this post or are you qualified by law to hold the post. Documentary proof will be required before appointment where you claim credit for particular qualification, experience, etc. Key Competencies for the post are given in the table below. Candidates will be expected to demonstrate sufficient evidence within their application form and at interview of competence under each of these headings. Relevant Experience – Range and Depth (including knowledge & awareness of Health & Safety) Communication and Interpersonal Skills Initiative, Flexibility and Team Skills Type of Post Future relevant permanent and temporary posts will be filled from the panel(s) formed. The post(s) will be whole-time, permanent/temporary and pensionable. Remuneration The annual salary (Circular Letter EL 03/2025) is as follows: 01/03/2025 Point 1 €751.26 after 0.5 years €754.78 after 1.5 years €758.21 after 2.5 years €758.21 after 3.5 years €758.51 after 4.5 years €760.39 after 5.5 years €762.28 after 6.5 years €764.26 after 7.5 years €766.22 after 8.5 years €768.20 after 9.5 years €770.34 after 10.5 years €772.42 after 11.5 years €774.41 IMPORTANT NOTE: Candidates should note that the starting salary is not subject to negotiation. Entry into the pay scale above the minimum point will only apply to existing public servants in the context of the relevant Government Pay Circulars. Candidates who are not covered by such Circulars will enter the pay scale at the minimum point i.e €751.26 gross per week. The rate of remuneration may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government pay policy. The holder of the office shall pay to the local authority any fees or other monies (other than their inclusive salary) payable to and received by them by virtue of their office or in respect of services which they are required by or under any enactment to perform. Probation: (a) there shall be a period after such appointments take effect during which such persons shall hold the position on probation, (b) such period shall be 12 months but, the Chief Executive may at their discretion extend such period, (c) such persons shall cease to hold the position at end of the period of probation unless during such period, the Chief Executive has certified that the service of such persons is satisfactory. Hours of Duty The person appointed will be required to work a 39 hour week. The successful candidate will be required to log their hours of work in accordance with the requirements of the Organisation of Working Time Act, 1997 and will be required to co-operate with the use of technologies to record such hours. Annual Leave: The annual leave entitlement will be 25 days per annum. Residence: Holder of the post shall reside in the district in which their duties are to be performed or within a reasonable distance thereof. Outside Employment: The position is whole-time and the employee may not engage in private practice or be connected with any outside business which would interfere with the performance of official duties. Driving Licence: A full clean driving licence is required. The successful candidate will be required to provide their own transport. Expenses incurred in work related travel will be recompensed in line with departmental circulars. Garda Vetting: The successful applicant may be required to undergo Garda Vetting prior to appointment. Superannuation Contribution: Persons who become pensionable officers 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 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 the State Pension Contributory). Persons who become pensionable officers 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. Widows & Orphans/ Spouses & Children’s Scheme All persons who become pensionable officers of a local Authority are required, in respect of the Local Government (Spouses and Children’s Contributory Pension) Scheme, 1986, to contribute to the local authority at the rate of 1.5% of net pensionable remuneration (i.e. pensionable remuneration less twice the annual rate of State Pension contributory) in accordance with the terms of the Scheme. New Entrants From 1st January 2013 – Single Public Services Pension Scheme FOR NEW ENTRANTS recruited on or after 1st January, 2013 as well as former public servants returning to the public service after a break of more than 26 weeks. The Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012 applies to your employment. Members of this Scheme are required in respect of superannuation to contribute at the rate of 3% of pensionable remuneration plus 3.5% of net pensionable remuneration (i.e. pensionable remuneration less twice the annual rate of State Pension contributory) and you are liable to pay the Class A rate of PRSI contribution. Retirement Age: Retirement age will be determined on previous Public Sector Service (if any) and will be advised on appointment. Former Public Service Employees Eligibility to compete may be affected where applicants were formerly employed by the Irish Public Service and previously availed of an Irish Public Service Scheme including: • Incentivised Scheme for Early Retirement (ISER) • Department of Health and Children Circular (7/2010) • Collective Agreement: Redundancy Payments to Public Servants Applicants should ensure that they are not precluded from re-engagement in the Irish Public Service under the terms of such Schemes. This is a non-exhaustive list and any queries should be directed to the applicant’s former Irish Public Service Employer in the first instance.
Virtual Art Dept Trainee
Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland. Hours: 40 hours per week – start and finish times may vary depending on the work schedule at the time. Who is eligible to apply? You are eligible to apply if you can answer these four questions: • Are you eligible to work in the UK? • Do you currently reside in Northern Ireland? • Are you over 18 and not in full-time education? • Are you available to participate in the scheme from September 2025 – August 2027? Job Description The Virtual Art department, under supervision of the VAD Creative Director - is the link between physical sets and virtual assets, working closely with Art department and construction, to design physical sets which can be integrated digitally. And in consequence, creating Dynamic Digital Backdrops, built from high fidelity 3d assets that are virtually identical to their physical counterparts. The VAD trainee role will include learning the design process of creating a world composed of both physical set and dynamic digital backdrop, as well as the 3D workflow used to convert CAD sets, or drawings into high fidelity 3d assets. Essential Criteria: ▪ Good working knowledge of 3d modelling ▪ A general understanding of UV unwrapping and digital texturing ▪ Problem Solving skills ▪ Ability to take direction as well as initiative in tasks ▪ Ability to work cooperatively as part of a team Desirable Criteria: ▪ An understanding of Fusion 360, Unreal Engine, Substance painter ▪ Previous Architectural experience, either through academic study, or trainee art department role
Retained Firefighter
JOB REQUIREMENTS Minimum Eligibility Requirements QUALIFICATIONS: CHARACTER: A Firefighter must be of good character and shall not at any time bring the County Council into disrepute. Employment will be subject to the provision of satisfactory references and Garda Vetting. AGE: A Firefighter must be not less than 18 years on the first day of the month in which the latest date for receiving application forms occurs. A birth certificate must be submitted to the County Council as proof of age before a person is engaged as a recruit. EDUCATION: Firefighters must have attained a satisfactory level of education to enable them to perform satisfactorily as a Firefighter and to successfully undergo the appropriate training. HEALTH: A Firefighter shall be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. Each applicant must be free from any defect or disease which would render him/her unsuitable to hold the office. An operational Firefighter is required to maintain an appropriate level of physical fitness. DRIVERS LICENCE: A recruit Firefighter shall possess a valid full current Category B Driving Licence at the time of applying for the post and ideally a Category C Driving Licence for HGV with up to eight passengers. All newly appointed Retained Firefighters will be required to attain a Category C Driving Licence. Firefighters will co-operate with further Driver Training and will be required to drive fire service vehicles, if operationally needed. Failure to attain a Category C licence, within the probationary year, may result in termination of employment. If a Firefighter has their licence suspended or removed for any reason, they must immediately inform the County Council, and it shall be dealt with through the Council’s disciplinary procedure and may result in termination of service at the absolute discretion of the County Council. GARDA VETTING: The successful candidate will 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 (or any subsequent amendments to the legislation mentioned) in advance of appointment and on a periodic basis thereafter for the duration of their employment. RESIDENCE: Persons appointed must live and work within a maximum of 8 minutes travel time from the designated Fire Station (based on GPS navigation planner e.g. Google maps or similar as determined by Kilkenny County Council) to allow them to respond for the duration of their employment as a Firefighter. The Council retains the right to request further evidence, if required on the information supplied, for the purpose of verification of place of residence and location of employment. A Firefighter shall notify the County Council in writing of any subsequent changes of residence or place of employment. A change of residence or place of employment that would place the Firefighter outside these limits will mean automatic termination of employment. The Council will check this prior to appointment and at periodic intervals after appointment. OTHER EMPLOYMENT: Written evidence must be provided from the employer as to availability prior to appointment, and the County Council in its sole discretion, shall decide as to whether the availability as so provided is acceptable. If the Firefighter's primary employer subsequently changes their conditions of employment and does not allow the Firefighter to attend fire calls / drills during working hours, employment will be terminated. Self-employed must also provide written evidence as to availability prior to appointment. Such written evidence must cover a candidate's availability for initial training and for fire and other calls, drills, training and such other duties which the Firefighter may be required by the County Council to perform JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES DUTIES OF THE ROLE SHALL INCLUDE: i. A Firefighter shall be required to attend at fires and other emergencies, drills, displays and other duties at such times and for such periods as required by the County Council. Failure to respond promptly to fire or other emergency calls will be addressed through the Local Authority’s disciplinary procedure. Firefighters shall be available and capable at all times when required for attendance at fires or other incident types. ii. Each Firefighter who attends for Fire Brigade service must be prepared to accept the work entailed and to fulfil to the best of their ability their duty as a Firefighter in the saving of life, saving of property and the fighting of fires or other such emergencies. iii. Every Firefighter must comply with Kilkenny County Council’s Crew Management Arrangements for Retained Firefighters. Firefighters who are on standby during fires or other incidents shall remain at the Station and perform such duties as may be assigned by the Station Officer from time to time during the callout. iv. When required a firefighter will substitute for any other firefighter absent through sickness, annual leave or any other reason. v. Firefighters shall ensure that the Fire Station is kept clean & tidy at all times. Firefighting equipment shall be kept clean, inspected, tested and maintained properly and stowed away in a safe manner. vi. Firefighters are required to adhere to and co-operate with all National and Local Agreements pertaining to the Fire Services. vii. Firefighters will be required to attend Training Courses as directed. viii. Firefighters must undertake driving duties as required. ix. Comply with all organisational policies, procedures and legislation. x. Firefighters shall be responsible for items of personal equipment issued to him/her in connection with his/her employment. xi. Each Firefighter shall carry a Fire Brigade pocket alerter at all times and it shall be his/her responsibility to ensure that it is kept in proper working order. xii. Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time PARTICULARS OF OFFICE TYPE OF POST To form a panel from which relevant vacancies may be filled. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT Employment: The employment is part-time and pensionable. The initial employment will be for a probationary period of one year (and may be extended if required). Retirement: A firefighter shall retire— I. upon attaining age of 55 years, or II. where the firefighter wishes to serve beyond that age and the fire authority who employs him or her is satisfied that he or she is medically fit to continue to serve as a firefighter upon attaining that age but not beyond attaining the age of 62 years. A retained firefighter shall retire upon attaining the age of 55 years (minimum retirement age). Where they wish to serve beyond that age, and the employing fire authority is satisfied that the retained firefighter is declared medically fit to do so, having undergone the appropriate annual medical assessment, the retained firefighter may continue to serve upon attaining age 55, but not beyond attaining the age of 62 years (62nd birthday). Where a retained firefighter is declared not to be medically fit to continue to serve as a firefighter, they shall retire. Retained firefighters are therefore required to make an application for an extension to be made to their existing contract of employment, six months in advance of their next birthday, in each year an extension sought. Any significant change in a firefighter’s medical condition during the extended period must be notified to the employer. Health: A Firefighter shall be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. Medical Examination, etc.: Before recruitment, in order to ascertain the health of a candidate, successful applicants shall undergo such medical examinations (which may include x-ray and/or other special tests) as the County Council considers necessary. The County Council will nominate the medical examiners. The candidate must comply, at their own expense, with such remedial requirements as the County Council consider necessary. An Operational Firefighter shall: - a. Agree to participate in the Occupational Health Scheme for Retained Firefighters in operation by Kilkenny County Council; and b) At any time, if requested by the County Council, undergo such medical examination(s) by medical examiner (s) as nominated by the County Council; and c) Attend medical examinations in accordance with the frequency set down in the Occupational Health Scheme for Retained Firefighters as issued by the (LGMA) to Local Authorities Any defects discovered pertaining to a medical examination will not be remedied at the County Council's expense. Retention as an operational Firefighter will depend upon receipt of satisfactory reports by medical examiner(s) and to the general condition above as to health. On reaching 55 years of age or sooner, if found to be medically unfit, a Firefighter shall cease to be a Firefighter. An operational Firefighter is required to maintain an appropriate level of physical fitness. Probation: Before appointment as a Firefighter, a recruit shall attend and successfully complete the three-week Firefighter Skills Training Course. Recruit Firefighters will be required to undergo and successfully complete the following recruit training programmes during their probationary period: - a) A three-week Recruit Firefighting Skills Course (including manual handling); b) A two-week Breathing Apparatus Initial Wearers' Course; c) Attain an HGV “C” Driving Licence; d) A one-week Breathing Apparatus Compartment Fire Behaviour Course; and e) Any other course that the County Council may consider necessary. Training Fees will be paid at the current hourly rate for Firefighters during training. This hourly rate is currently €25.27. Failure to successfully complete all of the above courses will result in the termination of the Firefighter’s employment as the recruit firefighter has failed in achieving the appropriate competency to undertake the role. Some or all of the above courses will be held at a training facility, which may or may not be situated locally. From the date of commencement as a recruit Firefighter, there shall be a period of 12 months during which the recruit Firefighter shall be on probation. During this time the recruit Firefighter shall be continually assessed to determine his/her suitability for continued employment. Such period of 12 months may be extended at the absolute discretion of the County Council. The recruit shall not become a permanent Firefighter at the end of the period of probation unless the County Council is satisfied that the Firefighter has been satisfactory in all respects. Remuneration: A Firefighter shall be paid at the appropriate approved national rates of Fire and Drill Fees and Retainer Fees and in accordance with any national agreements for retained Firefighters. Payment of fees is currently made fortnightly. Retained Fire Service – Fire Fighter - Rates Applicable at 1st March 2025 RETAINER ALLOWANCE Service Duration Allowance 0-2 year 1 Year €14,523.00 2-4 Years 3 Years €15,515.00 5-7 Years 3 Years €16,739.00 8+ Years €17,854.00 Annual Leave: The terms of the Organisation of Working Time Act, 1997 shall apply. A Firefighter’s annual leave entitlement will be calculated in accordance with the Organisation of Working Time Act 1997 and S.I. 473 of 2001 Regulations. A Firefighter is entitled to a maximum of 4 working weeks i.e. 28 days. Payment for annual leave will be 8% of earnings inclusive of community fire safety, station duties, drill hours, training hours and average of calls in previous 52 weeks. A Firefighter will be required to comply with the terms of the Crew Management Arrangements for Retained Firefighters as operated by Kilkenny County Council. In cases of Annual Leave, advance notice must be given to the Station Officer or in their absence, to the Sub-Officer in advance of the first day of Annual Leave. Approval of annual leave will be subject to minimum crewing levels being maintained at station level. Each Firefighter must use their leave sheet or other means to record such annual leave absences. The provision of annual leave will be on the basis of 50% of annual leave on periods which the firefighter is rostered on and 50% of periods which the firefighter is rostered off for attendance at calls. Safety Health & Welfare: Kilkenny County Council acknowledges its role in protecting the safety, health and welfare of its Firefighters. The County Council is committed to implementing and maintaining a programme that ensures, where possible, that all risks and hazards are eliminated or controlled to an acceptable level. The County Council will implement safe systems of work and methods to protect the safety, health and welfare of its Firefighters. A firefighter shall comply with Section 13 of the Safety Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005, and shall familiarise themselves and cooperate with the terms of Kilkenny County Council’s safety management system and associated Policies, Procedures and Guidance. Learning and Development: It is a condition of employment that successful candidates will be required to participate in training programmes relevant to the skills necessary for the performance of the duties attaching to the post. In addition, there are many opportunities for further professional and personal development. A Firefighter will be required to comply with the requirements of the Kilkenny Fire Service Training Policy, Annual Training Programme and Drill Night Programme. A Firefighter must attend other relevant courses run by the Fire Authority or the National Directorate for Fire and Emergency Management. A Firefighter shall attend and participate in drills and shall undergo from time to time, courses and further training as required or deemed appropriate by the County Council. The County Council shall decide the location(s) of the training. Adequate advance notice shall be given to Firefighters. This training may include on-going assessments as deemed appropriate. Attendance at drills and training will be required whether the firefighter is rostered on or off, unless on approved leave. A Firefighter shall be expected to acquire a level of training and knowledge as to enable them to interchange with and act as substitute for all personnel at operational level in the fire service of the County Council. Training Fees will be paid at the current hourly rate for Firefighters during training. Attendance at Drills and Incidents: There is an obligation on Firefighters to attend at alert/fire calls and at drills. This is the basis on which a retainer is paid. The onus on arranging to receive an alert/fire call shall rest with the Firefighter. Drills; Notwithstanding any other disciplinary action that the County Council may apply, failure to attend or participate in 85% of all drills in any quarter of a year, without good reason, will be addressed through the Local Authority’s disciplinary procedure. Incidents In the case of an alert/fire call the Firefighter shall attend all calls within their Rostered-On duty Period (24 Weeks per annum). Firefighters who attend calls will be remunerated as per the Crew Management Arrangements for Retained Firefighters as operated by Kilkenny County Council. Where the Chief Fire Officer considers that a Firefighter is not fulfilling the above attendance standards which he/she considers reasonable in all the circumstances, the Chief Fire Officer will consider the matter of attendance under the Council’s disciplinary policy. Subsequent continuing failure to meet the above attendance standards, without good reason, shall be dealt with through the disciplinary procedure, and may result in termination of service at the absolute discretion of the County Council. Absences: A Firefighter will be required to comply with the terms of the crew management arrangements for retained firefighters and the Attendance Management Policy as operated by Kilkenny County Council. Sick Leave: If absent on sick leave, the Firefighter must immediately inform his/her Station Officer or Sub Officer. Where a Firefighter is absent due to sickness for three or more consecutive days, they shall submit a sick leave certificate to the Council from a medical doctor. The medical certificate must be signed and state the medical practitioner’s Medical Council registration number, and fitness for work as a Firefighter or otherwise. In general, medical certificates are required to be submitted on a weekly basis in cases of absences extending beyond one week. Depending on the nature of the absence, a medical certificate of fitness and/or independent medical review may be required prior to a Firefighter resuming operational duties following a period of sick leave absence, having regard to the nature of the illness/injury and/or length of absence at the absolute discretion of the County Council. A Return to Work Form must be completed with the Line Manager when a Firefighter returns to work after any period of sick leave. Arrangements for payment during sick leave will be made in accordance with the relevant Public Service Sick Leave Scheme in place, which may be reviewed from time to time.
Senior Staff Officer
Main Duties The successful candidates will assist and report to the Financial Reporting Accountant or such other person as may be designated. Key Responsibilities Management of aspects of the Housing Agency’s finances which may include aspects of: • Oversee key areas of Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and verification of financial data within the Financial Management System. • Preparation and posting of monthly financial journals and fixed asset accounting. • Completion of periodic regulatory submissions to the parent department. • Support of the internal and external audit processes. • Preparation of Annual Financial Statements ensuring full compliance with statutory and regulatory frameworks. • Deputise and advise at a senior level when required. • Continuous improvement with a focus on process automation and reporting. • Manage, mentor, and develop the Finance team to ensure efficient operations. • Review, develop, and deliver training when implementing new financial policies and procedures. • Assist with the implementation of a new Financial Management System. • Develop, monitor, and report KPIs for financial process effectiveness, control adequacy, and risk management. • Support senior finance management in delivering strategic and operational initiatives. The Ideal Candidate – Knowledge and Skills The knowledge and skills required include but are not limited to the following: • High level of accuracy with strong attention to detail and numeracy skills. • Be able to work within and effectively lead a team to ensure that optimum performance is achieved. • Have extensive experience of accountancy work, including management accounting and/or financial accounting. • Take responsibility for delivering output on time and to a high standard. • Ability to take initiative, multitask, and manage competing demands and work effectively to deadlines in a fast-paced environment. • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and interpretive skills with an ability to think strategically and use sound judgement on complex issues. • Strong written and oral communication skills and ability to influence and communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders. • Understanding of controls and governance. • Experience of internal and external audit processes. • An ability to critically assess processes and procedures, identify improvements, and manage change effectively. Personal / Educational Essential Requirements The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate: • A minimum of 3 years’ experience working as part of a core finance function including: Proven evidence of month-end reporting Proven evidence of annual financial reporting input Proven evidence of financial reporting analysis to support decision-making Ability to demonstrate General Ledger verification Experience working with financial controls Staff supervision Experience of managing change and process improvement Desirable Requirements • Third level qualification or equivalent professional qualification at NFQ Level 7 in Accounting, Business, or a related discipline. • Member of a professional accounting body. • Knowledge / Experience of working in the Public Sector. Competencies • Communication and Interpersonal Skills – Tailors communications to effectively reach an audience. Is assertive and professional when dealing with challenging issues. • Delivery of Results – Manages and progresses multiple projects and work activities successfully. Takes initiative and seeks opportunities to exceed goals. • Analysis and Decision Making – Analyses complex data and makes clear recommendations, takes account of any broader issues and related implications when making decisions. • People Management – Gets the best out of individuals and the team, encouraging employees to achieve quality results. Effectively manages team and individual performance. • Specialist Knowledge – Demonstrates a high degree of specialist financial expertise and knowledge, adds value to the team by utilising their specialist knowledge and acts as a subject matter expert where required. Salary Scale – Senior Staff Officer – Grade 6 – LA Scales €56,754 - €58,108 - €59,758 - €62,862 - €64,716 LSI 1: €67,020 LSI 2: €69,337 New entrants will be appointed on the first point of the scale in line with government policy. Different terms and conditions may apply if immediately before appointment you are a currently serving civil/public servant. Eligibility to Compete Candidates should note that eligibility to compete is open to citizens of the European Economic Area (EEA). The EEA consists of the Member States of the European Union along with Iceland, Liechtenstein, and Norway. Swiss citizens under EU agreements may also apply. To qualify, candidates must be citizens of the EEA by the date of any job offer. Eligible candidates must be: a) A citizen of the European Economic Area. 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 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 Switzerland and has a stamp 4 visa.
Laboratory Manager
Randox Laboratories continues to develop disruptive innovations in Diagnostics and Healthcare globally. Our expertise and product portfolio have assisted laboratories across the world in improving health and saving lives. Our global success is a result of our pioneering products, the commitment and skill of our workforce, which continues to grow. We have an exciting new career opportunity for a Clinical Laboratory Manager within our clinical laboratory services team in Great Portland Street in London. Location: Randox Health, 143-149 Great Portland Street, London, W1W 6QN. Contract Offered: Full-time, permanent Working Hours / Shifts: 8.40am to 5.20pm, Monday to Friday, however some flexibility will be required. What does this role involve? This role is responsible for the operational and laboratory functions within the Randox Clinical Laboratory Services laboratory. Some of the key duties include: How do I apply? Click Apply on the site of this advertisement. You will then submit your CV to Randox for review. This advert may be open for as long as 30 days, although we may close the advert early, if we receive sufficient applicants.
Customer Experience Champion - Mullingar
Job Title: : Customer Experience Champion- Mullingar Vacancy ID : 096952 Vacancy Type : Fixed Term Contract Post Date : 10-Jul-2025 Close Date : 31-Jul-2025 PTSB is one of Ireland's leading retail and SME banks, with an innovative range of products and services powered through an evolving digital landscape, our focus is centred on ensuring we deliver what our customers, colleagues and communities need to be successful. As a Branch Customer Experience Champion, you will work collaboratively with your team and Branch Lead to support the efficient delivery of business objectives and the day to day branch operations in a compliant manner. You will actively develop your skills through participation in our Collaborative Customer Conversations program whilst ensuring you meet the needs of our customers through promotion of our Omni-Channel approach. You will become familiar with the Banks Customer Segmentation Strategy and take part in `in branch¿ and localised promotional activities within the territory to identify new business opportunities to increase new customer acquisition whilst maintaining positive relationships with existing customers. Responsibilities: ¿ Support in the day to day operation of customer service within the branch. ¿ Provide an excellent level of customer service and advise our customers throughout their product /financial needs journey, further improving the customer experience with both over the phone and face to face interactions. ¿ Take ownership and deal with customer queries in an effective, professional and compliant manner. ¿ Generate and execute sales from lead (where qualified to do so) to fulfilment in accordance with the Omni-Channel ethos and activity management system. ¿ Assist with sales campaigns including post sales fulfilment, administration and follow up tasks. ¿ Adopt a prompt and customer centred response to leads passed from Open24 to maximise new business opportunities from customer base. Essential Requirements: ¿ QFA or APA in Loans and/or Savings & Investments, with up-to-date CPD hours for the relevant CPD years. If no APA held, or only one APA in Loans or S&I held, the candidate must commit to qualifying within a 2 year period to achieve APA in both Loans and S&I. ¿ If no APA held, the candidate must meet the minimum entry requirements of holding an Ordinary Leaving Certificate (or equivalent) with a grade D3/O6/H6 at Ordinary or Higher Level in five Leaving Certificate subjects (including English and Maths), and/or 5+ years post Leaving Certificate experience. ¿ Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a commitment to providing an outstanding customer experience ¿ Have significant level of proven sales, customer service or clerical experience in a regulatory compliant environment (where MCC) ¿ Committed to and enjoys working in a sales environment This is a 12 month fixed term contract position based in Mullingar branch. Is this you? Please apply online on our website or via the apply link of this role. Your application will be sent through to our Talent Acquisition team and they will be in touch regarding your application. We reserve the right to draw up a shortlist for interview. The Bank understands the importance of a consistent and relentless focus on championing diversity and inclusion. We aim to attract, recruit, and retain individuals with diverse backgrounds, skills, competencies and abilities to work collaboratively to enhance the service we provide to all of our customers and the communities we serve.
Customer Experience Champion, Monaghan
Job Title: : Customer Experience Champion - Monaghan Vacancy ID : 096984 Vacancy Type : Permanent Post Date : 10-Jul-2025 Close Date : 31-Jul-2025 PTSB is one of Ireland's leading retail and SME banks, with an innovative range of products and services powered through an evolving digital landscape, our focus is centred on ensuring we deliver what our customers, colleagues and communities need to be successful. As a Branch Customer Experience Champion, you will work collaboratively with your team and Branch Lead to support the efficient delivery of business objectives and the day to day branch operations in a compliant manner. You will actively develop your skills through participation in our Collaborative Customer Conversations program whilst ensuring you meet the needs of our customers through promotion of our Omni-Channel approach. You will become familiar with the Banks Customer Segmentation Strategy and take part in `in branch¿ and localised promotional activities within the territory to identify new business opportunities to increase new customer acquisition whilst maintaining positive relationships with existing customers. Responsibilities: ¿ Support in the day to day operation of customer service within the branch. ¿ Provide an excellent level of customer service and advise our customers throughout their product /financial needs journey, further improving the customer experience with both over the phone and face to face interactions. ¿ Take ownership and deal with customer queries in an effective, professional and compliant manner. ¿ Generate and execute sales from lead (where qualified to do so) to fulfilment in accordance with the Omni-Channel ethos and activity management system. ¿ Assist with sales campaigns including post sales fulfilment, administration and follow up tasks. ¿ Adopt a prompt and customer centred response to leads passed from Open24 to maximise new business opportunities from customer base. Essential Requirements: ¿ QFA or APA in Loans and/or Savings & Investments, with up-to-date CPD hours for the relevant CPD years. If no APA held, or only one APA in Loans or S&I held, the candidate must commit to qualifying within a 2 year period to achieve APA in both Loans and S&I. ¿ If no APA held, the candidate must meet the minimum entry requirements of holding an Ordinary Leaving Certificate (or equivalent) with a grade D3/O6/H6 at Ordinary or Higher Level in five Leaving Certificate subjects (including English and Maths), and/or 5+ years post Leaving Certificate experience. ¿ Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a commitment to providing an outstanding customer experience ¿ Have significant level of proven sales, customer service or clerical experience in a regulatory compliant environment (where MCC) ¿ Committed to and enjoys working in a sales environment This is a Permanent position based in Monaghan branch. Is this you? Please apply online on our website or via the apply link of this role. Your application will be sent through to our Talent Acquisition team and they will be in touch regarding your application. We reserve the right to draw up a shortlist for interview. The Bank understands the importance of a consistent and relentless focus on championing diversity and inclusion. We aim to attract, recruit, and retain individuals with diverse backgrounds, skills, competencies and abilities to work collaboratively to enhance the service we provide to all of our customers and the communities we serve.
Customer Experience Champion, Killarney
Job Title: : Customer Experience Champion - Killarney Vacancy ID : 096976 Vacancy Type : Permanent Post Date : 10-Jul-2025 Close Date : 31-Jul-2025 PTSB is one of Ireland's leading retail and SME banks, with an innovative range of products and services powered through an evolving digital landscape, our focus is centred on ensuring we deliver what our customers, colleagues and communities need to be successful. As a Branch Customer Experience Champion, you will work collaboratively with your team and Branch Lead to support the efficient delivery of business objectives and the day to day branch operations in a compliant manner. You will actively develop your skills through participation in our Collaborative Customer Conversations program whilst ensuring you meet the needs of our customers through promotion of our Omni-Channel approach. You will become familiar with the Banks Customer Segmentation Strategy and take part in in branch and localised promotional activities within the territory to identify new business opportunities to increase new customer acquisition whilst maintaining positive relationships with existing customers Responsibilities: This is a permanent role based in Killarney branch. Is this you? Please apply online on our website or via the apply link of this role. Your application will be sent through to our Talent Acquisition team and they will be in touch regarding your application. We reserve the right to draw up a shortlist for interview. The Bank understands the importance of a consistent and relentless focus on championing diversity and inclusion. We aim to attract, recruit, and retain individuals with diverse backgrounds, skills, competencies and abilities to work collaboratively to enhance the service we provide to all of our customers and the communities we serve.
Customer Experience Champion, Ballina
Job Title: : Customer Experience Champion - Ballina Vacancy ID : 096970 Vacancy Type : Permanent Post Date : 10-Jul-2025 Close Date : 31-Jul-2025 PTSB is one of Ireland's leading retail and SME banks, with an innovative range of products and services powered through an evolving digital landscape, our focus is centred on ensuring we deliver what our customers, colleagues and communities need to be successful. As a Branch Customer Experience Champion, you will work collaboratively with your team and Branch Lead to support the efficient delivery of business objectives and the day to day branch operations in a compliant manner. You will actively develop your skills through participation in our Collaborative Customer Conversations program whilst ensuring you meet the needs of our customers through promotion of our Omni-Channel approach. You will become familiar with the Banks Customer Segmentation Strategy and take part in in branch and localised promotional activities within the territory to identify new business opportunities to increase new customer acquisition whilst maintaining positive relationships with existing customers. Responsibilities: This is a permanent role based in Ballina branch Is this you? Please apply online on our website or via the apply link of this role. Your application will be sent through to our Talent Acquisition team and they will be in touch regarding your application. We reserve the right to draw up a shortlist for interview. The Bank understands the importance of a consistent and relentless focus on championing diversity and inclusion. We aim to attract, recruit, and retain individuals with diverse backgrounds, skills, competencies and abilities to work collaboratively to enhance the service we provide to all of our customers and the communities we serve.
Global Head Of Clinical Infant & Medical Nutrition
Requisition ID: 59899 Position Type: FT Permanent Workplace Arrangement: About Kerry Kerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. Every day we partner with customers to create healthier, tastier and more sustainable products that are consumed by billions of people across the world. Our vision is to be our customers' most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition. A career with Kerry offers you an opportunity to shape the future of food while providing you opportunities to explore and grow in a truly global environment. About the role Are you a strategic leader with a passion for clinical nutrition and innovation? Do you thrive in cross-functional environments where science meets market impact? We’re looking for a visionary Global Head of Clinical Infant and Medical Nutrition to lead our Proactive Health Pod. This is a high-impact global role where you’ll shape the future of infant and medical nutrition, drive innovation, and deliver meaningful health outcomes across diverse markets. Key responsibilities The Global Head of Clinical Infant and Medical Nutrition is a core member of what Proactive Health calls a “Pod”—a cross-functional team consisting of Product Marketing, R&D, and Product Management focused on the CIA Health Platform. Your responsibilities include: In Kerry we benefit from the knowledge of our colleagues who bring a diverse range of cultures, backgrounds, lifestyles, and experiences. One team fostering an inclusive culture that, above all, inspires food and nourishes life. One culture where everyone brings their unique perspectives and experiences to help make us better, together. We are committed to nurturing an environment of positivity and inclusiveness, where everyone can be at their best, both personally and professionally. Our recruitment, selection and assessment process are based on the skills and competencies of the specific roles and based entirely on merit. We are committed to and value Diversity and Inclusion in all recruitment processes within Kerry and do not discriminate based on gender, race, class, economic status, ethnic background, sexual orientation, age, political beliefs, veteran status, marital status, or any other protected characteristic. Beware of scams online or from individuals claiming to represent us. A Kerry employee will not solicit candidates through a non-Kerry email address or phone number. In addition, Kerry does not currently utilise video chat rooms (e.g., Google Hangouts) to conduct interviews. Refuse any request that asks you to provide payment to participate in the hiring process (e.g., purchasing a “starter kit,” investing in training, or something similar). Kerry will not ask you to pay any money at any point in the hiring process with the exception of reimbursable travel expenses. In addition, any payments made by Kerry will be from official firm accounts bearing the Kerry name. Recruiter: #LI-VP2 Posting Type: LI
