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JMK Solicitors are the leading litigation practice in Northern Ireland. We can offer a competitive benefits package including: ✅ 4 Day Working Week with no reduction to pay or benefits.* ✅ Bonus Opportunities ✅ Company Pension, with company contributing 5% of annual salary ✅ Minimum of 28 days holiday per annum to include public holidays ✅ Private Health Care for team member and dependents includes consultations, tests, scans and cancer care plus up to £7.7k annual cash benefits including health screening, therapy, optical and dental ✅ Employee Assistance Programme -24/7 Mental Health and Counselling Care for team and family ✅ Life Insurance - 3 times annual salary ✅ Gym Membership ✅ Optional Health Checks and annual Health and Wellbeing Events ✅ Monthly Recognition Rewards and Vouchers *Full time – 30 hours per week once probation successfully completed.
Receptionists
JMK Solicitors are the leading litigation practice in Northern Ireland. We can offer a competitive benefits package including: ✅ 4 Day Working Week with no reduction to pay or benefits.* ✅ Bonus Opportunities ✅ Company Pension, with company contributing 5% of annual salary ✅ Minimum of 28 days holiday per annum to include public holidays ✅ Private Health Care for team member and dependents includes consultations, tests, scans and cancer care plus up to £7.7k annual cash benefits including health screening, therapy, optical and dental ✅ Employee Assistance Programme -24/7 Mental Health and Counselling Care for team and family ✅ Life Insurance - 3 times annual salary ✅ Gym Membership ✅ Optional Health Checks and annual Health and Wellbeing Events ✅ Monthly Recognition Rewards and Vouchers *Full time – 30 hours per week once probation successfully completed.
Executive Assistant
The Role Maynooth University is committed to a strategy in which the primary University goals of excellent research and scholarship and outstanding education are interlinked and equally valued. We are seeking applicants for the temporary, half-time post of Executive Assistant to assist in the administrative work of the School of Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures. The successful candidate will join a strong administration team in a busy office, providing support to our students, academic and administrative colleagues across the School and University. The successful candidate must have excellent organisational, administrative and IT skills, and experience of working in a busy office environment. They must be able to demonstrate an ability to take initiative to direct their own work, as well as working as part of a team. Please note the working schedule will be Monday to Friday. Principal Duties Administrative and other duties: The duties will include but are not limited to: • General office administration, including maintenance of records, accounts, details of budgets, creation and maintenance of databases and spreadsheets, managing appointments, correspondence, maintenance of files, and circulation of information to staff; • Reception duties: answering calls, post, taking messages and responding to enquiries from prospective or past students, other staff members, and members of the public; • Support on website maintenance and management, and social media tools; • Accounts administration, i.e. processing of invoices (both manual and through the procurement system), expenses for payment and liaising with the MU Finance Office; • Working extensively with current students, in terms of communicating with students, pastoral care, and directing students to appropriate services, and other operational and student support duties that may arise in the normal course of the academic year; • Working in a collegial manner to build and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues within the School and across the University; • Assisting with the operational development and administration of timetables and examination processes; • Providing logistic support related to hosting and hospitality of various events and guest lectures held throughout the academic year; • Participating in any necessary training and development, and workshops, as relevant opportunities arise; • Learning and understanding new University procedures as they arise; • Other duties as requested from time to time by the Head of School and Administrative Lead. The ideal candidate will have: Essential • Third level degree and or relevant experience working in a university or educational establishment; • Excellent time management and administrative and organisational skills; • Excellent IT skills, in particular the Microsoft Office suite, and the ability to learn how to use new systems; • The ability to work in a team environment and share responsibility for tasks with colleagues; • The capacity to work autonomously and to manage workload, deadlines, and responsibilities; • Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills, enabling effective liaison with university staff, students, university partners and other internal and external stakeholders in a professional and collaborative manner; • Understanding of GDPR and the ability to exercise discretion regarding sensitive data and documentation and confidential material, maintaining the highest professional and ethical standards. Desirable • An understanding of working in the education sector. • Strong knowledge of systems used in academic departments including Moodle, Academic Database, Microsoft Teams, Office 365. Faculty The Maynooth University Faculty of Arts and Humanities comprises the Departments of Ancient Classics, English, History, Media Studies, Music, Philosophy and the following Schools: Celtic Studies (Early Irish and Nua Ghaeilge) and Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures (Chinese, French, German and Spanish and Latin American Studies). The University has also developed a number of interdisciplinary institutes to support excellent research and to build research capacity across disciplines. The Arts and Humanities Institute is closely associated with Faculty research activity. The role of the Faculty is to co-ordinate the academic activities of individual departments, schools and institutes, to oversee the strategic development of these units and to support interdepartmental and interdisciplinary activities and programmes. The University Maynooth University is a very distinctive university, a collegial institution focused on science and engineering, humanities, and social sciences, and equally committed to research, teaching and community engagement. Located in Ireland’s only university town, its distinctive features and character owe much to its unique history and heritage. It provides a high-quality educational experience to over 15,000 students on a campus with 18th century roots and 21st century dynamism. The strategic trajectory and accomplishments of Maynooth University, in the 25 years since its establishment as an autonomous public university, are exceptional, and a source of great pride to the university community, staff, students and alumni. Maynooth University in 2024 ranked in the top 90 global Times Higher Education (THE) Young University rankings, placing 86th in the world. Maynooth University’s growing global reputation is based on the originality, quality, importance and impact of its research and scholarship, commitment to teaching and learning, the quality of academic programmes, and its leadership in widening participation in higher education. The sources of success are the dedication of its staff and the energy and engagement of its students. Maynooth University is a place of lively contrasts, a modern institution, dynamic, rapidly growing, research-led and engaged, yet grounded in historic academic strengths and scholarly traditions. With over 15,000 students, Maynooth offers a range of programmes at undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral level in the humanities, science and engineering and social sciences, including business, law and education. The University also offers a range of international programmes and partnerships. Maynooth’s unique collegial culture fosters an interdisciplinary approach to research, which its world class academics bring to bear in tackling some of the most fundamental challenges facing society today. The University’s research institutes and centres consolidate and deliver this impact as vibrant communities of learning, discovery and creation. Research at Maynooth also is very much central to its teaching and the University prides itself on placing equal value on its research and teaching missions. Maynooth University’s Values Our values define who we are, what we believe in and how we act as a community. They underpin our future success and guide our expectations of ourselves and each other. Our values apply to everyone in the University community: • Integrity • Collegiality • Responsibility • Freedom of expression • Ambition Tenure This is a full-time, permanent post. Salary Executive Assistant: €32,030 – €48,430 (pro rata) per annum (13 points). Appointments will be made in accordance with public sector pay provisions. Hours of Work A 35-hour working week is in operation in respect of full-time positions (prorated for part-time positions). This can be reviewed or adjusted from time to time through national agreements.
Commercial Bid Executive
Purpose of Post: As part of the Wrightbus / AllServiceOne departments, the role of Commercial Executive (Aftersales) is an exciting opportunity to develop and grow the commercial and aftermarket support side of the business. The Commercial Executive plays a key role in supporting parts tender submissions, pricing strategies, and promotional initiatives to drive commercial growth. This position requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate across multiple teams to deliver accurate, timely, and competitive proposals. Key Tasks: Reporting & Analysis • Prepare weekly performance reports for key target areas and present insights during team reviews. • Provide updates and drive actions at team reviews on assigned tenders/projects to ensure tracking to deadlines Tender Management • Gather and submit documentation for Pre-qualification Questionnaires (PQQ) ensuring compliance and deadlines. • Review released tender documents, capture requirements, and coordinate with cross-functional teams to initiate the tender process. • Prepare Bid/No-Bid documentation and facilitate decision-making. • Gather and organise relevant information from tenders for future use in bid library Tender Costing & Pricing • Compile tender part lists, highlight existing Wrightbus part numbers, and liaise with procurement for part identification and costing. • Organize supply chain review meeting to confirm part numbers identified, supplier list proposed and progress to costing stage. • Review costs, set margins based on historical data, and prepare approval sheets for management sign-off. Legal & Compliance • Provide commercial documents (e.g., Terms & Conditions, draft contracts) to Legal for review and approval. Tender Portal & Documentation Management • Upload pricing and supporting documents accurately to tender portals before deadlines. Parts Project & Promotion Support • Collaborate on new parts projects, including BOM setup, costing, logistics, and promotional material (PowerPoint, flyers, campaigns). • Contribute ideas for parts packages and promotions in the ideas portal. Customer Engagement • Support Sales Team with fleet profiles, promotional rollout strategies, and respond to customer feedback post-launch. General • Undertake all duties in line with General Data Protection and maintain utmost level of confidentiality. • Ensure work is completed to meet the requirements of the ISO 9001 standard. • Ensure that you treat those with whom they come into contact in a courteous and respectful manner in accordance with the Dignity at Work Procedure. • Wrightbus is committed to equality of opportunity and to selection based on merit. You are required to adhere to and promote the Equal Opportunities Policy throughout the course of your employment. • You must maintain high standards of personal accountability. • You must follow the training received when using any work items Wrightbus has provided. • You must co-operate with others on health and safety and not interfere with, or misuse, anything provided for their health, safety, or welfare. • You must take care of your own health and safety and that of people who may be affected by what you do (or do not do). • You must comply with the no smoking policy. • Completing basic administrative tasks, filling in company forms or documents, WMPs. • You will ensure that your work area is maintained in a safe and tidy manner.
Customer Care Executive
Role Introduction: Established in 1992, Applegreen is a leading convenience roadside retailer in the Republic of Ireland, the UK and the US in both large-scale Motorway Service Areas and Travel Plazas, as well as smaller petrol stations. The business has grown to over €3BN in annual revenue, operating 600 Motorway Service Plazas and forecourt sites internationally and employing over 16,000 people. Applegreen is in a rapid growth phase and to support this ambitious growth, we are seeking to onboard a Customer Care Executive to join our new team. This role will form part of the Commercial team and reports to the Head of Digital. Do you thrive on creating exceptional customer experiences. If so, this is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in leading and inspiring our customer care strategy. You will play a pivotal role in shaping the customer experience strategy and be responsible for ensuring our customers receive exceptional care. The successful candidate will be a confident people person who can take ownership and adopta hands-on approach to their role. Key Responsibilities: Deliver exceptional customer care. · Deliver exceptional service across multiple channels including, Google reviews, email, social, phone, chat and surveys, working across multiple tools and platforms. · Contribute to establishing clear success metrics to track customer satisfaction. Track and analyse customer satisfaction metrics and identify areas for improvement. Shape the future of customer care . · Support the Digital & Partnerships team in the implementation and onboarding of new customer support technology. · Establish best practices and creation of procedures and processes to support a customer obsessed culture. · Support in the selection and implementation of a new customer relationship management platform. · Support the overall digital strategy from concept through to implementation and ongoing continuous improvement. Be the voice of the customer. · Actively participate in analysing customer feedback from surveys, social, Google and other research sources to identify trends and areas for improvement within the Appelgreen experience. · Develop insights reports and recommendations to elevate the customer experience across all touchpoints at Applegreen. The Candidate should have the following: Qualifications, experience & skills: · Minimum of 2 years of experience in a customer focused environment with a proven track record of exceeding expectations in customer care. · Fluency in English with strong communication, written and verbal skills. · Be a self-starter with exceptional interpersonal skills, and ability to engage and develop relationships with individuals at all levels of the organisation. · MS Office knowledge essential. Additional key skills & attributes: · A ‘can do’ attitude and a positive solution focused mindset and commitment to continuous improvement. · Resilient, calm under pressure and comfortable dealing with ambiguity. · Sound judgement and objective logical decision-making skills. · A dynamic individual who adapts well to change and can thrive in a rapidly growing organisation that continues to evolve. · Proven track record of delivering to tight deadlines. · Ability to execute directly at high quality and pace. · Excellent drive, enthusiasm and commitment and a keen interest in developing a career in Applegreen. · Willing to travel ad hoc if required.
Sales Executive
J.A. Boland Carlow Ltd. are seeking to recruit a driven Sales Executive. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious, target orientated person to join our team! The right candidate will:
Sales Acquisition Executive
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Hsemw: Senior Executive Registrar Births, Deaths And Marriages
The Civil Registration Service maintains all records of births, deaths and marriages in the Irish State, and is part of the Health Service Executive. The HSE is required, through each Superintendent Registrar, to manage, control and administer the Civil Registration Service, under the overall management, control and supervision of an tArd Chláraitheoir. The HSE is required by the Civil Registration Act 2004 to appoint a Superintendent Registrar and registrars to each registration area. Civil Registration is carried out primarily for the purpose of processing notifications, registering and updating records of life events in accordance with defined processes and legal requirements. These records are a main source of vital statistics. Issuing Certificates of Life Events. Perform Civil Marriage ceremonies and oversee all the preliminary requirements to marry including facilitating “End of Life” requests. The purpose and function of the Superintendent Registrar is to take responsibility for supporting the development of the Civil Registration Offices, its services and key relationships in an efficient and responsive manner. The Superintendent Registrar is a pivotal team member in supporting the Chief Officer to exercise statutory, regulatory and accountability functions in relation to the service. The person appointed will have an appreciation of the sensitive and confidential nature of Civil Registration Services.
Executive Technician
QUALIFICATIONS CHARACTER Each candidate must be of good character. 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. 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, EXPERIENCE etc. Each candidate must, on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms - (a) Have satisfactory experience, in a technician post at Grade II or higher level or in an analogous post under a local authority or health board in the State. (b) Have at least five years satisfactory relevant experience in a technician post at Grade II or higher level or an analogous post. (c) Have a wide knowledge of all the technical aspects of local authority work and also a deeper knowledge of at least one section of the work. (d) Possess adequate training and experience relating to dealings with other departments within their own organisations and with other bodies, and (e) Have adequate experience in the supervision and control of staff. Driving Licence: Holders of the post must hold a full unendorsed driving licence for class B vehicles 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. If you are required to travel as part of your official duties, Carlow County Council as your employer must be indemnified on your insurance policy. THE ROLE The Executive Technician is a key support position within the Council and is assigned to a service delivery area or to support a functional area as required and will work under the direction and management of the Senior Executive Engineer/Chief Technician or analogous grade or any other employee designated by the Director of Services/Senior Engineer as appropriate. The role involves supporting managers and colleagues and working as part of a team in meeting work goals and objectives and delivering quality services to internal and external customers. The role requires a clear knowledge and understanding of local authority services and its key stakeholders and relationships, local government structures and its democratic role and mandate, current local government issues, future trends and strategic direction of the sector. Successful applicants may be assigned to any service area/role within the Local Authority by the Chief Executive at any time. The ideal candidate must be able to demonstrate through their application form and at the interview, that they have sufficient experience and a proven track record in the following: • A background in civil/construction services, with capacity for supervision and quality control in engineering construction. • Professional technical knowledge and skills, capable of producing, interpreting and amending civil engineering drawings. • High level of proficiency in AutoCAD and GIS. • Preparation of detailed design drawings for contract documents using AutoCad, for various types of construction projects. • GIS map production including GIS data collection, conversion/editing, integration, updating, quality assurance and management and GIS System deployment and maintenance. • Working knowledge of using the Building Regulations and Technical Guidance Documents. • Mapping Queries and Land Registry. • The preparation and presenting of detailed reports, undertaking house/site surveys to record data and process information using computer systems, GPS, as required for the preparation of asset and general layouts. • Ability to work independently or within multi-disciplinary teams. • Ability to work on his/her own initiative. • Good interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to engage with a wide range of people. • Good organisational skills. • Good IT and presentation skills including a working knowledge of Access database and Microsoft Office. • Good understanding of safety management in the workplace including Health and Safety Legislation and Regulations. COMPLETING A COMPETENCY BASED APPLICATION FORM A Competency Based Application Form requires, you, as the candidate, to describe some of your personal achievements to date, to demonstrate certain competencies (necessary skills & qualities) required for the position you are applying for. All question areas must be answered, as you will be questioned on all areas should you be called for interview. You should describe situation(s) from your own experience, which you think is the best example(s) of what you have done which demonstrates the specific competency. It is essential that you describe how you demonstrated the skill or quality in question. The example(s) may be drawn from your experience in various settings, including employment, community, sporting or voluntary. Please do not use the same example to illustrate your answer to more than two areas of competence. Please note the interview board may look for additional examples of where you demonstrated the skills required for the post. PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYMENT THE POST: The post is permanent whole-time and pensionable. The post holder shall not engage in any gainful occupation, other than as an employee of a local authority, to such an extent as to impair the performance of his or her duties as an employee of a local authority or in any occupation which might conflict with the interests of the local authority, or which might be inconsistent with the discharge of his/her duties as a local authority employee. DUTIES: The person appointed shall perform such duties as may from time to time be assigned to you in relation to your employment and as may be appropriate to any particular function of any local authority for which the Chief Executive is responsible and carry out such instructions as may be given in relation to the performance of your duties. The person appointed shall, if required, act for an employee of a higher level. The person appointed may be required to work outside your normal job description from time to time. The duties of the post of Executive Technician include, but are not limited to: • Providing technical services relevant to the area of responsibility to which he/she has been assigned, e.g. site inspection, site surveying, preparation of detailed dimensional drawings, design layout, mapping and graphics, report writing, project tendering and such other duties associated with the role. • Involvement in the production of drawings and documents relating to the design, tender and construction of capital projects and in the operations environment. The person will also be involved in projects which could be carried out by the Council and/or by Contractors. The role will include the preparation of reports for planning assessment, land disposal/acquisition and for court proceedings. • Estimating project technical or resource requirements. • Preparation of Health & Safety documentation for work and implementation of department and section health and safety controls. • Reading and reviewing maps, project drawings and plans, technical specifications, etc. • Operating the appropriate technology as required to carry out the work to which he/she has been assigned e.g. AutoCAD, GIS, Map Info, Graphics, Microsoft Office. • Working as part of a team. • Liaising with other departments, members of the public and external agencies in relation to operational aspects of assigned work. • Preparation of public consultation display material and assistance with public consultation requirements. • Managing work files and providing progress reports. • Supervision of staff/projects assigned to him/her. • Contributing to individual staff development, personal development and team development initiatives. • Being accountable for efficient and effective processing of work assigned to him/her. • Assisting with the preparation of estimates. • Undertaking of any duties related to the assigned role. • Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time including any future requirements for reallocation of work and/or redeployment. These duties are indicative rather than exhaustive and outline the main functions and responsibilities of the post of Executive Technician and may be subject to change in the future without changing the general character of the duties or level of responsibilities entailed. The post holder may therefore be required to perform duties appropriate to the post, other than those detailed above, and to take instructions from and report to, an appropriate Officer or such designated Officer as may be assigned from time to time by the Council. The person appointed may be required to attend Court, as necessary, on behalf of Carlow County Council. PROBATION: Where persons who are not already permanent employees of a local authority are appointed, the following provisions shall apply: (a) there shall be a period after such appointment takes effect during which such persons shall hold such position on probation, (b) such period shall be 12 months, but the Chief Executive may at his or her discretion extend such period, (c) such persons shall cease to hold such position at the end of the period of probation unless during such period the Chief Executive has certified that the service of such persons is satisfactory, (d) the period at (a) above may be terminated on giving one week’s notice as per the Minimum Notice and Terms of Employment Acts, (e) there will be assessments during the probationary period. HOURS OF DUTY: The working hours at present provide for a five day, thirty-five hours working week, hours may vary from time to time. Carlow County Council operate a flexible time scheme with the earliest start time of 8.30 a.m. and a latest start time of 10.00 a.m. and the earliest finishing time of 16.30 p.m. and the latest finishing time of 18.00 p.m. Lunch break consisting of a minimum of 30 minutes to a maximum of 2 hours must be taken between 12.30 p.m. and 14.30 p.m. The Flexi Leave Scheme is available, on request. The post may require flexibility in working outside of normal hours, including at weekends, as necessary. No additional remuneration will be paid in respect of such activities and Time in Lieu on a time for time basis will apply. Overtime does not apply to this post. 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 working hours may be reviewed at any time and the Council reserves the right to vary the hours or days as required. Remuneration: The annual salary for the post of Executive Technician (Circular Letter EL 03/2025) is as follows: €51,407 - €52,618 - €53,873 – €55,152 – €56,450 – €57,740 - €59,623 (LSI1) - €61,504 (LSI2) Holders of the post will be paid at the appropriate point on the salary scale in accordance with the relevant Department Circulars. The starting pay for new entrants to the public service will be at the minimum of the scale. The salary shall be fully inclusive and shall be as determined from time to time. The rate of remuneration may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government pay policy. The holder of the position shall pay to the Local Authority any fees or other monies (other than inclusive salary) payable to or received by such holder by virtue of the position or in respect of services, which are required by or under any enactment to perform. Work Base: Carlow 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 person appointed will be required to provide him/herself at his/her own expense with the necessary mode of travel to and from work. Residence: The holder of the office shall reside in the district in which his/her duties are to be performed or within a reasonable distance thereof. Health: For the purposes of satisfying the requirement as to health it will be necessary for each successful candidate, before he/she is appointed, to undergo a medical examination by a qualified medical practitioner to be nominated by the local authority. Annual Leave: The current annual leave entitlement is 30 days. Granting of annual leave, payment for annual leave and arrangement for public holidays will be governed by the provisions of the Organisation of Working Time Act, 1997 (as amended). Sick Leave: The terms of the Public Service Sick Pay Scheme will prevail. References: Applicants are required to advise the names of two responsible persons to whom they are well known but not related (at least one of the referees should be an existing or former employer). In advance of any offer of employment, Carlow County Council reserves the right to seek both written and verbal references from current and previous employers, educational institutions, or any other organisations with which the candidate has been associated. The Council reserves the right to determine the merit, appropriateness and relevance of such references and referees. Vetting: Garda vetting is required for certain roles within Carlow County Council. Failure to complete a Garda vetting form on request may prevent your employment with Carlow County Council. In the event of an unsatisfactory Garda declaration being received Carlow County Council reserves the right not to commence employment. In the event of an existing employee changing role as a result of promotion or otherwise to a role that requires Garda Vetting and an unsatisfactory disclosure being returned, Carlow County Council reserves the right to withhold promotion, and also to investigate if further sanction or disciplinary action is warranted on foot of disclosure on a case-by-case basis. Use of Modern Technology: The successful candidate will be required to use all equipment provided, including computers, handheld terminals, mobile telephone, electronic equipment, video or other monitoring equipment and any other new technology which may be introduced in the future. Travel: If you are required to travel as part of your official duties, Carlow County Council as your employer must be indemnified on your insurance policy. Travelling expenses 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 Carlow County Council’s Travel and Subsistence Policy. 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. Carlow County Council reserves the right to provide a van to enable you to carry out your duties. The provision of a van will be at the discretion of the Chief Executive. Health & Safety: The holder of the post shall co-operate with the terms of Carlow County Council’s Safety Statement and Major Emergency Plan. It is a condition of employment that the successful candidate will be required to participate in training programmes relevant to the skills necessary for the performance of the duties attaching to the post. He/She shall familiarise him/herself with the safety rules and procedures and make proper use of all safety clothing and equipment. Failure to comply with the terms of the Safety Statement may result in disciplinary action. Training: 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 and to attend all mandatory training.
Executive Officer
Context for the Position of Executive Officers - General The HEA is seeking to fill several permanent and fixed-term contract positions. In addition, we are seeking to create a panel at Executive Officer level, which will be in place for two years. The HEA may appoint individuals on the panel to either permanent or fixed term positions throughout the two years, depending on the recruitment needs of the organisation. These positions may be filled on: (i) a permanent basis; (ii) a fixed term contract basis (1+ years); or (iii) for shorter periods to assist with specific projects (3-12 months). The HEA reserves the right to align successful candidates to appropriate sections in the organisation dependent on their skills and experience. Executive Officers – General Role The post of Executive Officer is a junior management position. Postholders report to a Senior Executive Officer (or equivalent) in a section and will be responsible for a wide range of activities including: • Assisting with implementation of programmes and funding allocations to higher education institutions. • Assisting with the development of evidence-based analysis and in the development of policy papers and/or reports. • Preparing material for reply – Parliamentary Questions, Freedom of Information requests, etc. • Representing the HEA at meetings, conferences, etc. • Assisting with the organisation of meetings, conferences, and other events. • Drafting of minutes of meetings attended. • Managing records and files in their section. • Carrying out other duties appropriate to the grade. Requirements • Minimum of a NFQ Level 7 Ordinary Bachelor Degree or higher in a relevant discipline. • Have at least three years’ relevant professional experience that aligns with the Executive Officer Capabilities Framework. • Excellent organisational and project management skills. • Excellent IT skills in Microsoft Office programs, such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. • Excellent verbal and written communication. • Ability to be a team player who works in an effective manner with other members of a team. • Excellent time management skills with the capacity to handle various tasks and deadlines. • Be able to demonstrate a track record of working independently and accepting responsibility for projects. • Be able to pay close attention to ensure that work is done to a high standard. For further details on the competency framework requirements at EO grade please see link below: EO Capability Framework.pdf Terms of Post Pay: The Executive Officer standard salary scale for this position is as follows (rates effective from 1st August 2025): PPC: €37,919, €39,860, €40,956, €43,094, €45,010, €46,864, €48,711, €50,519, €52,366, €54,207, €56,160, €57,469, €59,335¹, €61,216² PPC (Personal Pension Contribution) scale (for officers who are existing civil or public servants appointed on or after 6th April 1995 or who are new entrants to the civil or public service and who are making a compulsory personal pension contribution). Different pay and conditions may apply if, prior to appointment, the appointee is an existing civil or public servant appointed prior to 6th April 1995. Increments may be awarded subject to satisfactory service and to changes in the terms and conditions relating to salary increments in the Civil/Public Service generally. The rate of remuneration may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government pay policy. The appointment will be made on the salary scale at a point in line with current Government Pay Policy. New entrants to the Civil or Public Sector, as defined in Circular 18/2010, will commence on the first point of the salary scale. Different pay and conditions may apply if, immediately prior to appointment, the appointee is a serving civil or public servant. Annual Leave: Annual Leave will be 23 working days, rising to 24 working days after 5 years, 25 days after 10 years, 26 working days after 12 years and 27 working days after 14 years of employment. This leave is exclusive of public holidays. Hours of Attendance: Working hours will be in accordance with the standard arrangements for the HEA and will equate to 35 hours (net of rest breaks) per week. No additional payment will be made for extra attendance as the rate of remuneration payable covers any exceptional extra attendance liability that may arise from time to time. The HEA offers flexible working arrangements and a flexi leave scheme. Staff are permitted to work up additional time which may subsequently be taken as time off (flexi leave). Location: This position is currently based at 3 Shelbourne Buildings, Shelbourne Road, Dublin. A hybrid policy is in place to facilitate blended working. Tenure: The appointment to the post is subject to a probationary period that will be no greater than 11 months. Duties: The appointee will be expected to perform all acts, duties and obligations as appropriate to this position (which may be revised from time to time). Outside Employment: The position is whole-time and the appointee must avoid involvement in outside employment or business interests in conflict or in potential conflict with the business of the Higher Education Authority. Clarification must be sought from management where any doubt arises. Sick Leave: Sick leave with full pay may be allowed at the discretion of the Higher Education Authority in accordance with established procedures and conditions for the public service generally. Retirement and Superannuation: The appointee will be offered public service pension terms and retirement age conditions in accordance with pension arrangements in the Higher Education Authority depending on the status of the successful appointee: a) In general, an individual who has no prior pensionable Public Service history in the 26 weeks prior to appointment will be a member of the Single Public Service Pension Scheme (Single Scheme) which commenced from 1 January 2013 as per Section 10 of the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012. b) An individual who is on secondment will remain a member of the pension scheme of the employer they are seconded from, and their pensionable remuneration will be based on his or her substantive grade, that is the grade at which the individual is employed in the organisation he or she is seconded from. c) An individual who was a member of a pre-existing public service pension scheme as construed by the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012 and who does not qualify for membership of the Single Scheme will be a member of the HEA’s Staff Superannuation Scheme and Associated Spouses and Children’s Scheme. d) At the time of being offered an appointment, the Higher Education Authority, in consultation with the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science and the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform if necessary, will, in the light of the appointee’s previous Public Service and or other employment history, determine the appropriate pension terms and conditions to apply for the duration of the appointment. Appointees will be required to disclose their full public service history. Details of the appropriate superannuation provisions will be provided upon determination of appointee’s status. e) Retirement age shall be subject to relevant superannuation scheme provision and the statutory provisions set out in the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012 and the Public Service Superannuation (Age of Retirement) Act 2018. Pension Accrual: A 40-year limit on total service that can be counted towards pension where a person has been a member of more than one existing public service pension scheme will apply. This 40-year limit, which is provided for in the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012, came into effect on 28 July 2012. This may have implications for any appointee who has acquired pension rights in a previous public service employment. Pension Abatement: The Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012 extended pension abatement so that a retiree’s public service pension is liable to abatement on re-entering public service employment, even where the new employment is in a different area of the public service. However, if the appointee was previously employed in the Civil Service and awarded a pension under voluntary early retirement arrangements (other than the Incentivised Scheme of Early Retirement (ISER) or the Health Service Executive VER or VRS which render a person ineligible for the competition), the entitlement to payment of that pension will cease with effect from the date of reappointment. Special arrangements will, however, be made for the reckoning of previous service given by the appointee for the purpose of any future superannuation award for which the appointee may be eligible. Ill-Health Retirement: Please note that where an individual has retired from a Civil or Public Service body on the grounds of ill-health, his or her pension from that employment may be subject to review in accordance with the rules of ill-health retirement within the pension scheme of that employment. Eligibility Criteria Please ensure that you fulfil the eligibility requirements for this competition as outlined below before applying. Candidates must be authorised to work in the State at the time of application and for the term of the role advertised. Candidates must, by date of any job offer, be residing on the island of Ireland to be considered for this role. Candidates must, by the date of any job offer, fall within one of the following categories: A citizen of the European Economic Area. The EEA consists of the Member States of the European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway; or A UK citizen; or A citizen of Switzerland pursuant to the agreement between the EU and Switzerland on the free movement of persons; or A non-EEA citizen who is a spouse or child of an EEA or Swiss citizen and has a stamp 4 visa; or 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 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. Applications from candidates not falling within categories 1-6 above will not be considered. The HEA reserves the right to request proof of authorisation to work in the State prior to interview and or acceptance. Other Eligibility Criteria Incentivised Scheme for Early Retirement (ISER): It is a condition of the Incentivised Scheme for Early Retirement (ISER) as set out in Department of Finance Circular 12/09 that retirees under that Scheme are debarred from applying for another position in the same employment or the same sector. Therefore, such retirees may not apply for this position. Department of Health and Children Circular (7/2010): The Department of Health Circular 7/2010 dated 1st November 2010 introduced a Targeted Voluntary Early Retirement (VER) Scheme and Voluntary Redundancy Schemes (VRS). It is a condition of the VER scheme that persons availing of the scheme will not be eligible for re-employment in the public health sector or in the wider public service or in a body wholly or mainly funded from public moneys. The same prohibition on re-employment applies under the VRS, except that the prohibition is for a period of 7 years, after which time any re-employment will require the approval of the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform. People who availed of either of these schemes are not eligible to compete in this competition. Collective Agreement - Redundancy Payments to Public Servants: The Department of Public Expenditure and Reform letter dated 28th June 2012 to Personnel Officers introduced, with effect from 1st June 2012, a Collective Agreement which had been reached between the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform and the Public Services Committee of the ICTU in relation to ex-gratia Redundancy Payments to Public Servants. It is a condition of the Collective Agreement that persons availing of the agreement will not be eligible for re-employment in the public service by any public service body for a period of 2 years from termination of the employment. Thereafter, the consent of the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform will be required prior to re-employment. People who availed of this scheme and who may be successful in this competition will have to prove their eligibility and the Minister’s consent will have to be secured prior to employment by any public service body. Change in eligibility criteria: Applicants are required to notify the HEA immediately if there is a change in their eligibility to work in the State at any stage in the application process or should they be placed on a Panel during the period that they are on that Panel. The HEA reserves the right to remove a candidate from the application process or any relevant recruitment Panel should the candidate no longer have lawful authority to work in the State.
