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Background Enterprise Ireland’s remit is to accelerate the development of world class Irish companies to achieve leading positions in global markets. Our clients, employing over 230,000 people across Ireland, make a significant contribution to the Irish economy. Our strategy, for the period 2025–2029, will focus on supporting Irish business to accelerate sustainably and increase their contribution to economic growth. The environment in which Irish businesses operate is constantly changing and business needs to be innovative and ambitious to succeed. Our 5-year strategy sets out how we will support Irish business to START, COMPETE, SCALE and CONNECT to deliver jobs across Ireland and impact globally. Role Purpose The role holder will assist the Corporate Governance Department to provide secretariat support, and governance oversight to the management of the agency’s corporate governance committees and approval structures to ensure compliance with policy, regulatory and code of practice requirements and obligations. The primary role of the successful candidate will be to: Manage the circulation of funding and operational matters that require committee consideration, and in doing so, ensure adherence with the committee’s terms of reference. Work with the team and colleagues across the agency to ensure committee recommendations meet technical, governance, and regulatory requirements. Recording accurately the decisions of committees in the meeting’s minutes. Collating committee reports for reporting purposes. Approving committee decisions on internal systems. Key Deliverables The successful candidate will work in partnership with the Corporate Governance Team to: Ensure that committees operate under the correct terms of reference in terms of delegated powers, membership and proposal documents. Circulate committee papers in a timely manner. Advise colleagues on procedures for submission of proposals / documents, review recommendation wording and respond to queries. Job Details Job Title: Assistant Executive – Corporate Governance Arrange and attend committee meetings and prepare minutes which accurately record committee decisions. Prepare committee reports for reporting purposes. Communicate committee decisions to relevant staff members and input approval data into internal systems in an accurate and timely manner. Functional Competencies (Key Skills & Knowledge) Proven experience in providing secretarial support to governing committees is essential. Ability to communicate clearly, concisely, confidently and effectively via oral and written communication is essential. Ability to comprehend complex information and data for onward dissemination, and ability to develop sound knowledge and understanding of EI’s financial and other relevant supports is essential. Ability to work as part of a team coupled with excellent prioritisation, organisation and planning skills with the ability to manage workload and time efficiently to meet strict deadlines is essential. A relevant third level qualification in law, governance or relevant area is desirable. Sound judgement, professionalism, confidentiality and discretion are key to this role. Enterprise Ireland Behavioural Competencies Results Focused The ability to be outcome and results focused with regard to business priorities and organisational goals, monitoring progress and adjusting approach ensuring delivery against the appropriate timescales. Innovation and Risk-Taking Actively encourages new ideas, experimentation and measured risk-taking, while always being on the lookout for opportunities to continuously improve business processes and efficiencies within Enterprise Ireland and client organisations. Problem Solving and Decision-Making The ability to be decisive and take tough decisions about clients, people and costs to deliver sustainable results, using the analysis of information and situations to make logical and sound decisions. Client Focused The ability to provide an excellent client service focusing on client needs and building and maintaining effective personal and business relationships to advance clients’ objectives and EI strategy. Communicating with Impact to Influence Others Communicates in a manner that will persuade, convince and influence their own staff and others, both internally and externally, in order to motivate, inspire or encourage them to follow a particular course of action. Teamworking Co-operates with colleagues, shares information and respects the opinions and values of staff members. Understands the skills, experience and knowledge of staff members and maximises how these can be utilised to the benefit of the department, the organisation and the client. Embracing & Leading Change Understands the business agenda of Enterprise Ireland and embraces changes for area of responsibility and for external and internal clients. Networking Establishes and maintains mutually beneficial relationships with colleagues and other networks for the purpose of sharing information. Acting / Leading with Integrity Communicates the EI purpose, values and approach, acting genuinely and with integrity, in a manner that builds trust and engages and motivates others. Developing Yourself & Others Creates an environment that enables you and others to excel in terms of job performance. Salary Scale €32,045 - €58,599 per annum contributory superannuation Rising to €60,510 and €62,435 by long service increments €30,753 - €55,819 per annum non-contributory superannuation Rising to €57,618 and €59,424 by long service increments Candidates should note that entry will be at the minimum of the relevant scale, and the rate of remuneration may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government pay policy. Subject to satisfactory performance, increments may be payable in line with current Government Policy. Point of entry on this salary scale may differ from the minimum point of the scale if the successful candidate is a current public or civil servant.
Clerical Officer - School Secretary
Job Location: St. Kevin's Community College, Dublin 22 or any other such place designated as appropriate by Dublin and Dun Laoghaire Education and Training Board (DDLETB). Overview of Role: The role is a varied one involving a range of customer service-reception and administrative/clerical support to the Principal and School. Duties. Organisation: Dublin and Dun Laoghaire Education and Training Board is a statutory local education authority operating under the terms of the Education and Training Boards Act 2013. The ETB provides mainstream educational programmes to schools and colleges as well as providing a wide range of adult and community programmes. The ETB’s educational remit extends from Balbriggan in the north of the county to Lucan in the west, to Dun Laoghaire in the south. Dublin and Dun Laoghaire Education and Training Board (DDLETB) serves the three county council areas of Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown, South Dublin and Fingal and a population of 862,468 people. The administrative area covered by Dublin and Dún Laoghaire ETB reaches from Balbriggan in north County Dublin, to Dún Laoghaire in south County Dublin and Lucan in west County Dublin. As a statutory body, DDLETB has responsibility for a wide and varied suite of education and training services including Primary, Post Primary, Further Education and Training (FET) settings and Youth Services. Working Conditions: Salary Grade: Grade III Salary Scale: €31,619 p.a. - €45,008 p.a. Pro Rata Long service Increment 1, €47,298 after three years satisfactory service at the maximum. Long Service Increment 2, €49,925 after three years satisfactory service at LSI 1 New appointees to any grade start at the minimum point of the scale. Incremental credit is normally granted on appointment, in respect of current experience in the Civil Service, Local Authorities, Health Service and other Public Service Bodies and Statutory Agencies Working Hours: 17.5 hours per week Annual Leave: 22 days p.a. pro-rata Probation: The period of probationary period will not exceed 12 months. Superannuation: Membership of the ETB Superannuation Scheme and of the ETB’s Spouses and Children’s Scheme is automatic and compulsory Job Objectives DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
Clerical Officer
Purpose of the role: The Clerical Officer is at the centre of the administrative hub of the school and school community and works closely with the Principal, senior management team, teachers, other non-teaching staff, students, and parents, taking responsibility for a broad variety of important secretarial and administrative support functions, and coordinating the workflow and wide range of activities processed through the administration office. THE DUTIES OF THE CLERICAL OFFICER SHALL INCLUDE: FINANCE Monitor, control, and reconcile all financial allocations to the school (e.g., Main School Budget, Free Book Scheme, Exam Fee Scheme, Special Technology Grants, Junior Cycle, Leaving Certificate Applied, Mock and Practical exams, In-service). Check and ensure the accuracy of traders’ accounts, part-time teachers, teachers claim forms, travel claims, petty cash returns, postal franking machines, and expenses for Board of Management members. Ensure all payments to the school are recorded, receipted, reconciled, and lodged to the appropriate bank accounts. Check and ensure accuracy of trader’s accounts, part-time teachers and teacher’s claims forms, travel forms, franking machines, and expenses for Board of Management members. Monitor and control the school’s cash flow. Preparation and administration of payroll and pension administration. Co-operate with existing and new Finance systems. Prepare reports for the Principal & Finance Committee as required. Assist in preparation for year-end audit. Liaise with Financial Support Services Unit on financial matters and outsourcing companies regarding maintenance and other contracts. Reconcile and prepare all revenue and other statutory online returns. PERSONNEL Support the administration for the recruitment and appointment process for teachers, SNAs and other staff in accordance with the procedures, including placing advertisements, correspondence with candidates, preparing interview related paperwork and ensuring that the recruitment and selection process is documented. Liaise and assist schemes various employment schemes in a complementary capacity subject to National Policy and local agreements. Provide assistance with the appointment of teachers and non-teaching staff. Maintain school personnel files. Ensure all staff files are accurately and securely maintained in line with Data Protection legislation. Maintain teacher attendance records and the consequential work that arises when part-time teachers undertake substitution work. RECEPTION DUTIES Meet all visitors (parents, officials, community leaders, etc.). Process incoming and outgoing communications – emails, mail, fax, telephone, ensuring that all information is conveyed to the appropriate persons. SECRETARIAL DUTIES All school secretarial work, emails, typing, filing, copying etc. Board of Management affairs – issuing agendas, attending meetings, producing minutes, providing all necessary documentation to Board members, and submitting copies of minutes to the Department of Education. Maintaining all items of office equipment. SECRETARY TO PRINCIPAL Secretarial and administrative functions on behalf of the Principal in their role as School Principal and Secretary to Board of Management. Maintain, on behalf of the Principal, all confidential items relating to the administration and management of the school. Advise the Principal on the administrative implications of proposed policy changes. PROCUREMENT Maintain school order books, acquiring tenders, submit requisitions to Principal for approval and ensure goods ordered are delivered in good condition as per specifications. Manage ordering of materials in accordance with school guidelines and Procurement Frameworks as required. Provide administrative support for school extra-curricular and fundraising events. ADMISSIONS & EXAMINATIONS Administer and prepare documentation in connection with new admissions, including communication with parents, subject option forms, booklists, and preparation for open days / evenings. Collate and provide administrative support with examination papers (scientific symbols etc.), reproducing papers and ensuring that all papers are treated in a secure and confidential manner. Provide administrative support for school timetables, result sheets, attendance sheets, and student results. RECORDS AND RETURNS Compile and maintain of a student database management system. Support the use of VSWare / Advanced or other school system and PPOD. Prepare and submit all returns to the Department of Education & Youth and other statutory bodies. Prepare and submit of ad hoc returns to the Department of Education Youth. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Acceptance and co-operation with operating of IT / Finance / administration systems, approved by school management, which are designed to enhance management information services and participating in training courses as required. HEALTH AND SAFETY Co-operate fully with Health and Safety procedures and play an active role in so far as the position allows. OUTSIDE AGENCIES Liaise with outside agencies – local primary and post primary schools, Department of Education & Youth, ETBs, sporting organisations, community groups, local employers, government schemes etc. Qualifications, Skills, and Experience required: Previous experience in an administration role. Knowledge of managing accounts, budgeting, and preparing financial reports. Knowledge and experience of accounts software package(s). Strong IT skills particularly Excel and MS Office package. Ability to communicate well (both written and oral), including with staff, parents, and students. Ability to complete tasks to deadline. Well organised with experience in developing efficient administrative systems. Capacity to build positive working relationships with senior management and colleagues in the school. An understanding of working in a school environment desirable. Please note: Garda vetting will apply in respect of this position. The successful applicant will be required to complete a medical examination by the school’s medical advisor. References will be sought following the interview process. Location: St. Caimins’ Community School, Shannon, Co. Clare Nature of the Post: Permanent position with a 12-month probationary period. Reporting Relationship: The Clerical Officer will report on a day-to-day basis to the Principal. Salary: Grade III (new entrants salary scale is €31,619 - €48,925 LSI). Hours of Work: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
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 Centra brand-values i.e. Proud, Energetic, Imaginative and Community-Based; 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.
Dog Groomers and Groomers Assistants
Petmania Grooming Studios is currently the largest and most successful grooming business in the country and boasts some of the most talented and committed Groomers available. We run busy energetic grooming studios where you will be expected to not only groom our canine customers to a very high standard, but treat our human customers with the same level of customer service you would like to receive yourself. We are currently recruiting for full and part time Groomers and Groomers Assistants for our Galway Store! The successful candidates will join the experienced grooming team in their local store, and take part in all grooming activities including; If you would like to join this team, you must hold a QQI level 5, iPET Network Level 3 Diploma or City and Guilds in Grooming and have at least 1 year’s practical experience in a grooming role.
Dog Groomers and Groomers Assistants
Petmania Grooming Studios is currently the largest and most successful grooming business in the country and boasts some of the most talented and committed Groomers available. We run busy energetic grooming studios where you will be expected to not only groom our canine customers to a very high standard, but treat our human customers with the same level of customer service you would like to receive yourself. We are currently recruiting for full and part time Groomers and Groomers Assistants for our Tullamore Store! The successful candidates will join the experienced grooming team in their local store, and take part in all grooming activities including; If you would like to join this team, you must hold a QQI level 5, iPET Network Level 3 Diploma or City and Guilds in Grooming and have at least 1 year’s practical experience in a grooming role.
Dog Groomers and Groomers Assistants
Petmania Grooming Studios is currently the largest and most successful grooming business in the country and boasts some of the most talented and committed Groomers available. We run busy energetic grooming studios where you will be expected to not only groom our canine customers to a very high standard, but treat our human customers with the same level of customer service you would like to receive yourself. We are currently recruiting for full and part time Groomers and Groomers Assistants for our Clonmel Store! The successful candidates will join the experienced grooming team in their local store, and take part in all grooming activities including; If you would like to join this team, you must hold a QQI level 5, iPET Network Level 3 Diploma or City and Guilds in Grooming and have at least 1 year’s practical experience in a grooming role.
Groomers and Groomers Assistants
Petmania Grooming Studios is currently the largest and most successful grooming business in the country and boasts some of the most talented and committed Groomers available. We run busy energetic grooming studios where you will be expected to not only groom our canine customers to a very high standard, but treat our human customers with the same level of customer service you would like to receive yourself. We are currently recruiting for full and part time Groomers and Groomers Assistants for our Limerick Jetlands Store! The successful candidates will join the experienced grooming team in their local store, and take part in all grooming activities including; If you would like to join this team, you must hold a QQI level 5, iPET Network Level 3 Diploma or City and Guilds in Grooming and have at least 1 year’s practical experience in a grooming role.
Assistant Store Manager
The Petmania Store Assistant Manager is key to the smooth and successful running of a Petmania store. Working closely with the Store Manager you will learn all the skills required to become a store Manager in the future whilst being an essential part of the performance of your store. To qualify you should have at least one years experience in a Managerial role in a retail/sales setting and be passionate about encouraging people to deliver their best. You need to be curious about learning new ways of managing areas of our business that you might not be familiar with, such as our Grooming Studio, and ready to be a hands on leader on the sales floor. This is a full time role and as it's retail we trade weekends so you will be expected to be here at least one weekend day per week. Some (but definitely not all) of the key responsibilities include;
Credit Assessment Officer
The Housing Finance Agency (HFA) is seeking to appoint a Credit Assessment Officer to join its Credit Assessment Team. This is a critical role designed to support the delivery of high-quality credit assessments and customer engagement in line with the HFA’s expanding lending capacity. Reporting to the Senior Credit Assessment Officer, the successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the assessment of funding applications, compiling credit documentation, and ensuring timely and accurate communication with customers and collation of lending data. This position is vital to maintaining operational efficiency and upholding the HFA’s commitment to funding social and affordable housing through Approved Housing Bodies (AHBs) and Local Authorities (LAs). KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Customer Engagement & Information Management • Liaise with customers to ensure timely receipt of all required documentation for lending proposals. • Follow up on outstanding information and clarify gaps to support credit assessment. • Maintain accurate records of customer interactions and documentation received. Credit Paper Preparation & Due Diligence • Assessment of AHB/HEI loan applications in accordance with established credit policies, procedures and risk frameworks. • Assist in compiling and reviewing information for credit papers, including financial and operational data. • Support the due diligence process by identifying risks and inconsistencies in applications. • Draft initial versions of credit papers for review by Senior Credit Assessment Officer and submission to management and credit committee. Operational Support & Team Collaboration • Provide day-to-day support to the Senior Credit Assessment Officer and wider team to ensure smooth workflow. • Contribute to the continuous improvement of internal processes and documentation standards. • Assist in managing workload priorities and responding to queries from internal stakeholders. Compliance & Governance • Ensure all activities are carried out in accordance with HFA policies, public sector guidelines and relevant legislation. • Support the delivery of accurate and compliant credit information to management and the Board. ESSENTIAL CRITERIA & QUALIFICATIONS Essential Qualifications & Experience • A degree-level qualification in Finance, Business, Economics, Property or a related discipline. • At least 2 years’ experience in a financial, lending, credit assessment or customer-facing role. • Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial data and assess risk. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. • Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a structured environment. • High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy. • Demonstrated understanding of public sector governance and accountability. • Ability to work collaboratively in a small, high-performing team. Desirable Experience • Experience working in a public sector, banking or financial services environment. • Familiarity with housing finance, credit assessment processes or property lending. • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word. COMPETENCIES The ideal candidate shall demonstrate the ability to deliver on the following competencies: Analysis & Decision Making • Effectively deals with a wide range of information sources, investigating all relevant issues. • Understands the practical implication of information in relation to the broader context in which s/he works – procedures, divisional objectives etc. • Draws accurate conclusions and makes balanced and fair recommendations backed up with evidence. Delivery of Results • Takes ownership of tasks and is determined to see them through to a satisfactory conclusion. • Is logical and pragmatic in approach, setting objectives and delivering the best possible results with the resources available through effective prioritisation. • Minimises errors, reviewing learning and ensuring remedies are in place. Interpersonal & Communication Skills • Modifies communication approach to suit the needs of a situation/audience. • Maintains a focus on dealing with stakeholders in an effective, efficient and respectful manner. • Expresses self in a clear and articulate manner when speaking and in writing. Specialist Knowledge, Expertise and Self Development • Displays high levels of skills/expertise in own area and provides guidance to colleagues. • Has a clear understanding of the role, objectives and targets and how they support the service delivered by the unit and Department/Organisation and can communicate this to the team. • Leads by example, demonstrating the importance of development by setting time aside for development initiatives for self and the team. People Management • Encourages and supports new and more effective ways of working. • Actively shares information, knowledge and expertise to help the team to meet its objectives. Drive & Commitment to Public Service Values • Is committed to the role, consistently striving to perform at a high level. • Demonstrates flexibility and openness to change. PRINCIPAL CONDITIONS OF SERVICE Tenure The appointment is on a permanent contract subject to the satisfactory completion of a probationary period. Hours of Work Operating on a 35-hour week with core hours between 08.00am – 6.30pm. The HFA currently operates a flexible work model, with staff currently required to work a minimum of two days per week in the office in Dublin 2. Salary Scale The Executive Officer Standard salary scale for the position (rates effective from 1 February 2026) is as follows: EXECUTIVE OFFICER STANDARD SCALE - PPC €38,419 €40,360 €41,456 €43,594 €45,510 €47,364 €49,211 €51,024 €52,890 €54,749 €56,722 €58,044 €59,928¹ €62,601² This rate applies to new entrants and will also apply where the appointee is an existing civil or public servant appointed on or after 6th April 1995 and is required to make a personal pension contribution. EXECUTIVE OFFICER STANDARD SCALE €36,843 €39,034 €39,900 €41,769 €43,586 €45,350 €47,102 €48,819 €50,556 €52,263 €54,066 €55,299 €57,069¹ €59,592² This rate will apply where the appointee is a civil or public servant recruited before 6th April 1995 and who is not required to make a Personal Pension Contribution. Long service increments may be payable after 3 (LSI 1) and 6 (LSI 2) years satisfactory service at the maximum of the scale. Important Note N.B. Entry will be at the minimum of the scale and the rate of remuneration will not be subject to negotiation and may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government pay policy. Subject to satisfactory performance, increments may be payable in line with current Government policy. Different terms and conditions may apply if, immediately before appointment, you are a currently serving civil/public servant. Annual Leave In addition to the usual Irish public holidays, annual leave for this position is 23 working days, based on a five-day week. This will rise to 24 days after 5 years’ service and to 25 after 10 years’ service. The above represents the principal conditions of service and is not intended to be a comprehensive list of terms and conditions of employment which will be set out in the employment contract to be agreed with the successful candidate.
