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JOB DESCRIPTION Kilkenny County Council Library Service operates in a dynamic and changing environment across its network of 8 branch libraries, one mobile library service, Library Administrative Headquarters including Local Studies. The library service is charged with delivering on the aims and objectives of the sector’s 5-year strategy, Our Public Libraries 2022 and the local library development plan – Kilkenny County Council Cultural Strategy Arts, Heritage & Libraries 2023- 2027. The Executive Librarian will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to meet the wideranging information, education, research and cultural needs of the citizens of Kilkenny. The Executive Librarian is a professional librarian post and performs a role in almost all areas of library service. He/she will be responsible for the management and development of Library services including staff supervision, resources, programming, marketing and buildings. The post may be assigned executive responsibility for the day-to-day management of branch libraries or alternatively based in Library Headquarters with responsibility for managing particular service areas. The Executive Librarian role requires excellent professional librarian, administrative, employee supervisory and interpersonal and communication skills and expertise. The Executive Librarian has responsibility for managing resources, staff and library services to the public and will report to the County Librarian and/or the senior library management team. JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The main duties and responsibilities of the Executive Librarian will be consistent with the provision of a modern 21st century public library service that is responsive to the changing requirements of customers of all ages and abilities. The duties will include but are not limited to the following: STRATEGIC PRE-EMPLOYMENT MEDICAL QUESTIONNAIRE/ EXAMINATION For the purposes of satisfying the requirement as to health, it will be necessary for each successful applicant, before he/she is appointed, to respond to a medical questionnaire which is submitted to a qualified medical practitioner to be nominated by Kilkenny County Council. If necessary, an in-person appointment will be made with our medical practitioner. In the event the applicant does not take up the post following the pre-employment medical, he/she will reimburse Kilkenny County Council the cost of the medical examination, as per a previously signed understanding. HOURS OF WORK (35 HOURS) There are eight branches, a mobile service and Library HQ (Mayfair, Callan, Castlecomer, Ferrybank, Graiguenamanagh, Loughboy, Thomastown,) Kilkenny County Council reserves the right to assign you to any department or premises in use by the Council, now or in the future. Changes in location of employment will not result in payment of disturbance money or other compensation. The successful candidate may be required to work variable hours over the library's working week, from Monday to Saturday, which may include weekends and late evenings. When required to do so holders of the office may be required to drive a motor car, in the course of performing their duties and should therefore, hold a full driving licence for class B vehicles free from endorsement, disqualification and medical limitation on driving. The average weekly working hours are 35 hours per week. Rotas may be amended periodically in response to service needs. The Council reserves the right to alter your hours of work from time to time. You may be required to work additional hours on a time off in lieu basis on various occasions. All hours of work will be subject to and recorded in accordance with the provisions of the Organisation of Working Time Act, 1997 and the Organisation of Working Time Act (Regulations) 2001. The post is wholetime the person appointed will be required to work a 35-hour week which equates to a 7-hour day. Five days over a six, day period at any time from Monday to Saturday, including some evenings every week. The post entails a wide range of duties which require maximum flexibility, involving regular evening and weekend attendance where necessary. The person appointed may be required to work outside of normal hours on occasion. Hours may be subject to change as required. ANNUAL LEAVE Annual leave entitlement for this position will be in accordance with Department of Environment, Community & Local Government Circular LG(P) 07/2011. TRAVEL When required to do so holders of the office shall hold a full Irish driving licence for class B vehicles free from endorsement and disqualification and, shall drive a motor car in the course of their duties and for this purpose provide and maintain a car to the satisfaction of the Local Authority. It is Kilkenny County Council policy that all staff using their private cars for work purposes, regardless of the frequency should: 1) Indemnify Kilkenny County Council on their personal insurance policy 2) Note business class on their personal policy 3) It is the obligation of the driver/owner to ensure that the vehicle is fit to be on the public road. When applicable for specific roles, travelling and subsistence expenses necessarily incurred in the course of official duties will be refunded in accordance with appropriate rates in line with the relevant Department Circulars and any other relevant documents. If during your employment, your licence is revoked, even temporarily, or if you receive endorsements on your licence, which may affect your duties, you are obliged to notify the Council immediately. LOCATION The holder of the office may be based in any of the branch libraries or in Library HQ and will be expected to travel to and work in other library service points as required. SAFETY, HEALTH & WELFARE The holder of the post shall comply with Kilkenny County Council’s Safety Management System. He/she shall familiarise him/herself with the Safety statement for his/ her section and all the associated safety & health risk assessments, safe systems of work, and procedures and make proper use of all safety clothing and equipment. Failure to comply with the Safety Statement and its requirements may result in disciplinary action. TRAINING It is a condition of employment that successful applicants will be required to participate in training programmes relevant to the skills necessary for the performance of the duties attaching to the post. POLICIES & PROCEDURES The post-holder will be expected to abide and adhere to the policies & procedures applicable to Kilkenny County Council.
Shop Assistant
Who We Are Established in 2000 by parent company, Costcutter Ireland has quickly established itself at the core of community’s right across Ireland. 100% Irish owned and operated, Costcutter is Proud to be Local and proud to play its part in localities across the country. Costcutter offers three different types of stores to meet your shopping needs: Costcutter Supermarket, Costcutter Foodmarket, and Costcutter Convenience and is committed to providing a vast range of stock at great prices. Costcutter stores are owned by individual operators who are steeped in the local community. Customer service is at the heart of everything Costcutter does, all of our retail outlets offer friendly efficient service with a smile! A Shop Assistant serves customers in a store and assists them with completing their purchases . They also help out in the store by ensuring the smooth running and proper maintenance of the sales floor, under the supervision of a Shop Manager. CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Store Manager
We’re looking for a store manager to oversee daily operations in [Store X] and ensure it runs smoothly and effectively. As the store manager, you will be responsible for motivating the sales team to fulfill sales goals, developing business strategies, and upholding the operational and organizational standards of the store. Additionally, you will recruit, hire, and train new staff, and take on other administrative tasks as needed, such as monitoring inventory levels. The right candidate will be an excellent communicator and demonstrate impeccable leadership skills. Objectives of this role
Deli Assistant
Who We Are Established in 2000 by parent company, Costcutter Ireland has quickly established itself at the core of community’s right across Ireland. 100% Irish owned and operated, Costcutter is Proud to be Local and proud to play its part in localities across the country. Costcutter offers three different types of stores to meet your shopping needs: Costcutter Supermarket, Costcutter Foodmarket, and Costcutter Convenience and is committed to providing a vast range of stock at great prices. Costcutter stores are owned by individual operators who are steeped in the local community. Customer service is at the heart of everything Costcutter does, all of our retail outlets offer friendly efficient service with a smile! Provide a fast, friendly and efficient level of customer service. Prepare and assist with food preparation when required. Set up / replenish counters and merchandising the Deli. Ensure the regular and systematic cleaning and maintenance of the equipment in all areas of the Deli both front of house and in the kitchen. CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Customer Care Specialist With French
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 We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced, passionate and professional individual, with the ability to operate in a dynamic environment to join our Customer Care Team as a Customer Care Specialist with French based in Naas, Ireland We are looking for candidates with a strong level of French to join our busy team in Naas, Ireland The Customer Care Specialist acts as the key contact between the customer and the company and will be responsive to customer's requirements at all times, (both internal and external) and resolve customer queries quickly and will direct their efforts to maximise the customer experience. The role is based in Naas, Ireland and will require full attendance for the training period over a number of weeks. This is a 12 month fixed term contract position Key responsibilities
Customer Care Specialist
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 We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced, passionate and professional individual, with the ability to operate in a dynamic environment to join our Customer Care Team as a Customer Care Specialist with European Languages based in Naas, Ireland We are looking for candidates with a strong level of German, Spanish or Italian to join our busy team in Naas, Ireland The Customer Care Specialist acts as the key contact between the customer and the company and will be responsive to customer's requirements at all times, (both internal and external) and resolve customer queries quickly and will direct their efforts to maximise the customer experience. The role is based in Naas, Ireland and will require full attendance for the training period over a number of weeks. This is a 12 month fixed term contract position Key responsibilities
Shop Floor Assistant
Main purpose of the role: Merchandise, rotate and face off all stock in assigned department while maintaining hygiene and food standards. The ideal candidate will have/be: Excellent communication skills; Strong attention to detail, organised and flexible; Ability to use own initiative and work as part of a team; Main duties: Actively live SuperValu brand-values i.e. Genuine, Passion for Food, Vibrant, Committed, Innovative and Imaginative; Process orders for various departments; Merchandise and present the entire store to the highest standard at all times; Liaise with the Store Manager on changes to layouts, ends and sides and ensure changes are correctly implemented; Implement correct labelling and stock rotation procedures; Ensure deliveries are checked off in line with goods inwards procedures. Keep the back-store tidy and packed away.
Customer Assistant
Summary From our Head Office to the shop floor and everywhere in between our primary goal is to create and deliver a fantastic customer journey for everyone who shops at Lidl. Customer obsessed, high energy and love learning every day? If that sounds like you, earn €450+ per week as a Customer Assistant on our standard 30 hour contract.You’ll work across different shift times, on varied tasks and with different colleagues.What does a normal day* as a Customer Assistant look like? (*there’s no such thing as ‘normal’ in retail but we’ve tried our best!)As a Customer Assistant you are required to sell alcohol, therefore you must be 18 or over to work in our store. Shift Patterns: • Morning shift: Starting at 5am or 6am with your team, you’ll be getting our award-winning products fully stocked on the shop floor and our delicious bakery products ready for our customers to enjoy by opening time so they can Go Full Lidl! • Middle shift: Starting mid-morning or early afternoon, you’ll make sure our stores are spotlessly clean, well presented and our products remain fresh, all while helping customers with queries on the shop floor and working on tills to minimise till queues• Late shift: From your start time in the afternoon, you’ll make sure our customers experience is top class by serving them with a smile while on the tills, restocking missing items and getting the store ready for the next day What you'll do • Interacting with the customer in a pleasant, friendly and helpful manner• Ensuring stock loss controls are followed in all areas of the store • Maintaining store and external cleanliness and hygiene standards• Following freshness and rotation principles• Ensuring all waste is managed correctly• Assisting in the stock count process What you'll need • A can-do attitude and excellent customer service skills• The willingness to go the extra mile for our customers• To be responsible and reliable• To enjoy working in a fast-paced, varied environment• A good team player• Preferably, previous experience in a customer facing role but this is not essential provided you have the right attitude What you'll receive We offer a competitive and transparent salary system, that ensures pay equality across all positions at Lidl Year 1 • Basic Rate €15.10• €18.88 (Unsocial Hours) • €22.65 (Overtime/Sundays) • €30.20 (Bank Holiday) Year 2 • Basic Rate €15.70 • €19.63 (Unsocial Hours) • €23.55 (Overtime/Sundays) • €31.40 (Bank Holiday) Year 3 • Basic Rate €16.40 • €20.50 (Unsocial Hours) • €24.60 (Overtime/Sundays) • €32.80 (Bank Holiday) Year 4 • Basic Rate €17.40 • €21.75 (Unsocial Hours) • €26.10 (Overtime/Sundays) • €34.80 (Bank Holiday) Lidl is an equal opportunities employer. If you have any particular requirements, we will ensure any reasonable accommodations are implemented as part of the recruitment and selection process. We value diversity and inclusion in our workplace and want to ensure that all applicants have the same opportunity regardless of gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, age, disability, race, religious belief, political opinion or membership of the traveller community.
Shop Floor Assistant
Main purpose of the role: Merchandise, rotate and face off all stock in assigned department while maintaining hygiene and food standards. The ideal candidate will have/be: Excellent communication skills; Strong attention to detail, organised and flexible; Ability to use own initiative and work as part of a team; Main duties: Actively live SuperValu brand-values i.e. Genuine, Passion for Food, Vibrant, Committed, Innovative and Imaginative; Process orders for various departments; Merchandise and present the entire store to the highest standard at all times; Liaise with the Store Manager on changes to layouts, ends and sides and ensure changes are correctly implemented; Implement correct labelling and stock rotation procedures; Ensure deliveries are checked off in line with goods inwards procedures. Keep the back-store tidy and packed away.
Transformation Change Lead
Transformation Change Lead Glanbia plc Join this dynamic team focused on delivering better nutrition for every step of life’s journey The Opportunity We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Change professional to join our Change & Business Readiness team to support the strategic transformation and business growth agenda in Glanbia This will be based on a 12 month engagement and we are open to hiring on a daily rate OR fixed term salaried contract Glanbia is establishing a program of work to enable and fuel the growth of our business units through effective partnering, development of strategic functional capabilities and digitally enabled solutions and service delivery from our global shared functions. The Transformation Change Lead plays a key role within a transformation workstream, responsible for driving change and building the functional capability needed to sustain new ways of working across the assigned area. This role works closely with the Workstream and Functional Leads to develop and execute a clear change plan, tailoring initiatives to address the people-side of change and cross-functional impacts in support of key business outcomes. A key focus is partnering with stakeholders to identify change impacts, close readiness gaps, and deliver initiatives that shift behaviours, build capability, and drive lasting adoption. Key Responsibilities include: 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. At Glanbia, our culture celebrates individuality, knowing that together we are more.
