Jobs
Sort by: relevance | dateEducation, Skills and Training Officer
The Position Background The Heritage Council is committed to promoting an awareness and appreciation of our heritage amongst young people, across all our programmes, especially our Heritage in Schools programme which was established in 2000. In 2023, and in alignment with Our Place in Time: Heritage Council Strategic Plan 2023-2028, The Heritage Council expanded its reach to include young people at post-primary level with the appointment of a Heritage in Education Policy Development Officer in October 2023. Now, with significant progress made on the development of heritage in education policy, and the completion of a Transition Year pilot programme, The Heritage Council seeks a suitable candidate to continue this important policy work and to also expand its educational reach to include heritage skills and training. The Role The Education, Skills and Training Officer will be responsible for delivering and implementing heritage in education policy across national curricula at all levels, for post-primary heritage programming and for the development of the heritage skills landscape in Ireland. The Education, Skills and Training Officer will be a member of the Research, Learning and Cultural Heritage Team and will work closely with the Heritage in Schools Programme Manager and other colleagues across the organisation who oversee training programmes in the heritage sector. Main Duties and Responsibilities Heritage in Education Policy • Deliver and implement the Heritage in Education Charter, currently under development by The Heritage Council with significant stakeholders from the education sector. • Roll-out the full suite of post-primary options for heritage in education, including a national Transition Year programme, development of Junior Certificate modules and other off-the-shelf resources adapted for post-primary education. • Engage with the education sector at all levels, ensuring heritage in education policy is reflected across curricula from primary to third level. • Liaise with teachers' organisations to encourage interest in and commitment to heritage in education and wider heritage education issues. • Collaborate with teacher educators and student teachers involved in initial teacher education. • Evaluate and update Heritage in Schools programming in line with national curriculum changes. • Engage with national curriculum consultations on behalf of The Heritage Council. Skills, Training and Career Pathways into Heritage • Assess the national landscape of heritage skills and accredited professional qualifications in heritage specialisms. • Liaise with accrediting bodies in relation to the development of new heritage skills certifications. • Examine and amplify career pathways into the heritage sector. • Develop a framework for heritage apprenticeships in conjunction with relevant bodies. • Develop CPD modules or micro-credentials, in conjunction with a higher education provider in, for example, general heritage management, conservation, climate change and heritage, heritage for planners, digital cultural heritage, etc. • Develop initiatives to ensure a diverse and inclusive workforce in the heritage sector. • Oversee any bursaries for education and training that are distributed by The Heritage Council and identify other areas where the provision of bursaries may progress policy and heritage skills uptake. Team Collaboration and Support • Coordinate a cross-organisational approach to skills programming and training for the heritage sector within The Heritage Council, working collaboratively with colleagues who oversee the Conservation Internship Scheme, All-Ireland Heritage Skills programme, and other existing Heritage Council training and skills initiatives. • Identify new training opportunities for The Heritage Council to develop in all areas of The Heritage Council’s remit. • Advise The Heritage Council on how it can strengthen its provision for education providers across all Heritage Council programmes and schemes. • And other duties as may be assigned by the line manager or CEO. The responsibilities outlined in this job description should not be regarded as comprehensive in scope and may be added to or altered as required, in line with the requirements of The Heritage Council. Education, Training, Experience, etc. Candidates must demonstrate in their cover letter and CV that they meet all the below essential criteria. Each candidate must, on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms have: (a) A degree qualification and qualified teacher status. (b) Classroom experience. (c) Substantial knowledge and understanding of current practice in secondary education, in particular learning and teaching, curriculum development. (d) Knowledge of the policy landscape in which The Heritage Council operates. (e) Experience of leading and contributing to whole school/service/island educational initiatives and/or developments. (f) Experience of leading the development and managing the production of policy outputs (including managing external contractors) including research reports, briefings and consultation responses, with an eye for detail and accuracy. (g) Advanced research skills. (h) Advanced oral, communication and presentation skills. (i) Excellent organisation, prioritisation, and project management skills. (j) Excellent ICT skills including Word, Excel, Outlook etc. (k) Ability to work well in a team environment, be self-motivated and able to manage own workload. (l) A commitment to high standards of public service. (m) Full unendorsed category B driving licence and full-time access to a car or for candidates who are unable to drive, full time access to transport. It is also desirable, but not essential, that candidates will have: • The ability to communicate through the Irish language, both verbal and written. Citizenship Requirements Eligible candidates must be, on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms: (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. Reporting The Education, Skills and Training Officer will report to the Head of Research, Learning and Cultural Heritage or any other person as may be determined from time to time by the CEO. Competencies for the Role The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate that they possess the requisite competencies required for this position. The required competencies are set out in Appendix 1. Conditions of Service Tenure The post is whole-time, permanent, and pensionable. Secondment will be considered from serving public servants. Salary The position of Education, Skills and Training Officer is analogous to the Civil Service Grade of Higher Executive Officer. The (PPC) salary scale, including the required pension contribution, is set out below. Point 1 €58,847 Point 2 €60,567 Point 3 €62,285 Point 4 €64,000 Point 5 €65,723 Point 6 €67,437 Point 7 €69,157 Long Service Increment 1: €71,637 Long Service Increment 2: €74,112 *After three years’ service at Point 7. *After three years’ service at Long Service Increment 1. (Pay scale as of 1st August 2025) Candidates should note that entry will be at the minimum of the salary scale and the rate of remuneration, including incremental progression, will not be subject to negotiation and may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government pay policy. Different terms and conditions may apply if you are currently a serving civil or public servant. The salary shall be fully inclusive and shall be as determined from time to time. Holders of the post shall pay to The Heritage Council any fees or other monies (other than their inclusive salary) payable to or received by them by virtue of their employment or in respect of services which they are required by or under any enactment to perform. An allowance may also be payable in respect of travel expenses and subsistence. It is the individual responsibility of former public or civil servant candidates to ensure their eligibility to apply. In particular, potential candidates who participated in a voluntary severance/redundancy or early retirement programs, received a redundancy payment or are in receipt of a public sector pension, should familiarize themselves with their individual conditions pertaining to public sector re-employment and declare same if applying. Annual Leave The annual leave entitlement for this role (based on a full-time role) is 29 days per year, rising to 30 days after 5 years’ service. Place of Work The place of work will be The Heritage Council headquarters, Áras na hOidhreachta, Church Lane, Kilkenny. However, the successful candidate may occasionally be requested to work remotely in line with Public Health Restrictions. Please note: Subject to request and approval, successful candidates may be eligible for remote or blended working arrangements. Any such arrangements will be considered on a case-by-case basis, taking into account the business needs of the organisation and in line with The Heritage Council’s Blended Working Policy. The Heritage Council reserves the right, at its discretion, to review and revise working arrangements at any time. Hours of Attendance Hours of attendance will be fixed from time to time but will amount to not less than 43 hours 30 minutes gross per week. The standard working week is 37.5 hours, 09.00 – 17.30 Monday to Friday. The successful candidate will be required to work additional hours from time to time as may be reasonable and necessary for the proper performance of his/her duties subject to the limits set down in the working time regulations.
Branch Librarian
THE COMPETITION Clare County Council is currently inviting applications from suitably qualified persons for the above competition. Clare County Council will, following the interview process, form a panel for the post of Branch Librarian from which future relevant vacancies may be filled subject to sanction approval from the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage. This panel will exist for 12 months and may be extended for a further period of 6-12 months at the discretion of the Chief Executive. Applicants for the posts of Branch Librarian panels are asked to indicate on the application form, the areas in the County in which they would like to work. Applicants will be invited to apply for the following panel(s): • Ennis Municipal District – if you would like to work in the Ennis area (libraries include Ennis, Corofin, Tulla) • Shannon Municipal District – if you would like to work in the Shannon area (libraries include Newmarket-on-Fergus, Shannon, Sixmilebridge) • West Clare Municipal District (North) – if you would like to work in the North Clare area (libraries include Ennistymon, Milltown Malbay, Lisdoonvarna) • West Clare Municipal District (West) – if you would like to work in the West Clare area (libraries include Kilkee, Kilrush, Kildysart, Kilmihil) • Killaloe Municipal District – if you would like to work in the Killaloe area (libraries include Killaloe and Scariff) Please only choose an area you would be willing to work in. The Council will form five separate panels of suitably qualified candidates. The order of candidates placed on each of the five panels is determined by where they were placed on the overall Order of Merit List formed by the selection board on the day of interview. Job offers will be offered as they arise in the areas identified above. Candidates will only be offered jobs in the geographical areas they have indicated they would like to work in. JOB DESCRIPTION Clare County Library service operates through 15 branch libraries (9 full-time, 6 part-time) and a Local Studies Centre. Full-time branches are located in Ennis, Ennistymon, Kilkee, Killaloe, Kilrush, Milltown Malbay, Scariff, Shannon and Sixmilebridge. Part-time branches are located in Corofin, Kildysart, Kilmihil, Lisdoonvarna, Newmarket-on-Fergus and Tulla. The Library service is an integral component in the provision of cultural services by Clare County Council within the county which also includes provision for the Arts Service, County Museum and County Archives. Clare County Library service delivers its service to the public through day, evenings, and Saturday opening hours. Branch Librarians work part-time hours, which can vary depending on the library post. The Branch Librarian is an entry-level post within the Library Service. Branch Librarians make a valuable contribution to the provision of the library service centrally and at local branch level by delivering frontline services and by providing support to library management. The duties of the Branch Librarian shall be consistent with the provision of a modern public library service that is responsive to the changing requirements of customers of all ages and abilities. The ideal candidate for this post will be a highly motivated person, with drive and commitment to delivering quality public services. The role involves a level of responsibility with employees in some postings working mostly on their own and requires a good deal of flexibility and excellent communication skills. Desirable Criteria • An interest and ability to work with members of the public. • Strong interest in working with children and young adults and ideally a proficiency with children’s and young adult literature and programming. • Understanding and dedication to customer services. • A proficiency in the use of Information Technology, including a good knowledge of Microsoft Office packages, and also in the use of digital and social media. • Energy and enthusiasm with a commitment to the needs of the community. • Strong interpersonal and excellent communications skills, both verbal and written. • Good organisational and time management skills. • Strong judgement and capacity to innovate and work on your own initiative and as part of a team. • An interest in literature and reading and the arts in general. • Problem Solving. • Community and stakeholder engagement. • Hold a current full Class B driving licence free from endorsements. When required to do so, holders of this office 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. DUTIES The duties to be assigned include the following although this list is not exhaustive and may be reviewed from time to time as organisational needs require. The duties will include but will not be limited to the following: • Perform and administer all duties according to local authority and library service guidelines. • Customer service – front line library service duties and also responding to customer queries, including information and requests. • Assisting the public in using the public internet, self-service facilities, and other Library IT equipment. • Operation of Branch Library with respect to security, emergency and maintenance of premises including cleaning and upkeep of premises. • Assisting in the promotion of the library service through an active role in the organisation and delivery of events – e.g., book clubs, storytelling, class visits, community events and exhibitions. • General clerical and administrative duties relevant to the Library Service, e.g., processing and tagging of new library stock, cash management, Health & Safety checklist, branch statistics. • Assistance, support, and guidance to library users in the areas of information communication technologies, Internet services and online resources. • Assisting the running / management of events which are programmed from Library HQ or within the individual branch library on an annual basis. • Maintenance, shelving, and processing duties on all library stock. • Maintenance of building in accordance with Clare County Council’s Health and Safety Management Programme. • Branch relief work – cover in other locations as required to maintain library branch network opening hours during periods of holiday leave, sick leave, etc. • Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time. • The branch librarian will always form part of a team delivering the library service in a specific area so working within a team and taking direction from a team lead is an essential part of the job. The following caretaking duties may also apply: • Be responsible for the general safe custody and cleanliness of the building, its contents, and grounds. This includes cleaning and general upkeep duties. • Maintain the toilets in a clean and hygienic condition and keep same supplied with toilet requisites. • Make a full check of the library before locking up each evening and to carry out regular inspections as instructed. • Be familiar with such fire drill and fire precautions as may be in operation and be familiar with the location and operation of all fire-fighting equipment in the building and with emergency evacuation procedures. • Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time. The person employed will be required to perform assigned duties exercising a duty of care, in the interest of safety of oneself, fellow employees and the general public, at all times in compliance with Clare County Council’s Health & Safety Management System. QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE POST ESSENTIAL CRITERIA Character Each candidate must be of good character. Health Candidates shall be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. Education, Training, Experience, etc. Each candidate must, on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms: • Each candidate must have a good general level of education. Failure to input and upload proof of essential educational qualifications in your application form will deem you ineligible for this competition. Non-Irish Qualifications must be accompanied by a determination from Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) to establish their comparability against the Irish National Framework of Qualifications, overseas qualifications must also be accompanied by a translation document. Age Each candidate must be under 70 years of age on the latest date for receipt of completed Application Forms for the office if they are deemed not to be new entrants to the Public Service as defined by the Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2004. However, the age restriction of 70 years does not apply to "new entrants" to the Public Service as defined by the Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2004. 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. Salary The salary shall be fully inclusive and shall be as determined from time to time. Holders of the post will be paid at the appropriate point on the salary scale in accordance with the relevant Department Circular. Where the appointee has been serving elsewhere in the public service in an analogous grade and pay-scale and will be moving without break to another part of the public sector at an analogous grade, the appointment may be made at the appointee’s current point of scale. The rate of remuneration may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government pay policy. Starting pay for new entrants to the sector will be at the minimum of the scale. The current salary scale applicable to the post is €17.04 - €26.51 per hour (August 2025). Annual Leave The annual leave applicable to this post will be 8% of hours worked in any one year. Clare County Council’s holiday year runs from 1st January to 31st December. Granting of annual leave, payment for annual leave and arrangements for public holidays will be governed by the provisions of the Organisation of Working Time Act, 1977 (as amended). Work Base Clare County Council reserves the right to assign you to any district 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 themselves at their own expense with the necessary mode of travel to and from work. Working Hours The post entails a wide range of duties which require maximum flexibility, and the candidate will be required to work variable part-time hours over the library’s working week, from Monday to Saturday. The Branch Librarian will be required to work the hours over a 2-week period, including caretaking duties, on a rota system over 6 days from Monday to Saturday. This rota will also include evening work. Hours may vary from time to time. The Council reserves the right to alter the number of hours worked each day/each week and/or the times at or the days on which the hours are to be worked. The post-holder will be given as much notice as is reasonably practicable of any change in the schedule of hours worked. Terms & Conditions of Employment: • Please ensure that you satisfy the essential requirements for this post (as specified in the Conditions & Qualifications) in advance of completion of the online Application Form. • Notify the Human Resources Department of any change of contact details. • If you are successful in this competition and a job offer ensues, original certificates/qualifications will be requested. • Interviews may be held remotely, online using Microsoft Teams. • Expenses incurred by candidates will be at the candidate’s own expense.
Customer Service Advisor
Employee Benefits include:
Administrative Officer (Grade VII)
THE COMPETITION Laois County Council is inviting applications from suitably qualified candidates with relevant experience for the position of Administrative Officer (Grade VII). Recruitment arrangements to this grade will now be on the following basis: The Council will form three (3) separate panels of suitably qualified candidates to meet the requirements for posts confined to the local authority sector, open and those confined to Laois County Council staff, from which future relevant vacancies may be filled including that of Healthy Ireland Coordinator. Suitably qualified persons are invited to apply for the following panel(s): - For the purposes of the above, the sector Panel A is comprehended to include all local authorities and the three (3) Regional Assemblies only. Staff who are not existing employees of local authorities or regional assemblies are not eligible to apply for the competition confined to the sector (Panel A) or to the local authority (Panel C). Eligibility criteria for all three panels are set out under Qualifications below. THE ROLE The Administrative Officer is a middle management supervisory position in Laois County Council and is assigned responsibility for the development, management and day to day operations of one or more departments or services within the Council. The Administrative Officer is the primary point of contact and liaison with other sections in relation to service delivery for their area of responsibility. The Administrative Officer is also a contributor to the strategic and policy making decisions of the Council and will be expected to contribute to the development and implementation of forward-thinking strategies within the local authority and to work closely with senior management, elected representatives, external agencies and relevant stakeholders in delivering services to the highest standard. The Administrative Officer may represent the Council on committees and at meetings and may be asked to report on progress in their respective section(s) at Council meetings, Municipal District meetings, Strategic Policy Committee meetings etc. The Administrative Officer is responsible for the efficient management, direction and deployment of resources for the department or service to which they are assigned and will generally work as part of a multi-disciplinary team within one of the Council’s Directorates to deliver a broad and diverse range of services. These may include planning, economic and enterprise development, community and social development, housing, recreation, amenity and cultural services, environmental services, transportation and infrastructure, and emergency services. Laois County Council is also the employer for all staff at the MyPay Shared Services Centre, responsible for the delivery of a payroll and superannuation service to multiple local authorities nationwide. THE QUALIFICATIONS 1. CHARACTER: Candidates shall be of good character. 2. HEALTH: Candidates shall be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render an efficient service. Successful candidates will be required to undergo a medical examination carried out by the Council’s Occupational Medical advisor prior to appointment. On taking up appointment, the expense of the medical examination will be refunded to the candidate. 3. EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE ETC: Each candidate must, on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms: - Applicants to Panel B (Open) (i) (a) Have obtained at least Grade D (or a Pass), in Higher or Ordinary Level, in five (5) subjects (or four (4) if Irish is included) from the approved list of subjects in the Department of Education established Leaving Certificate Examination or Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme including Irish and/or English and one of the following: Mathematics, Accounting, Business Organisation or Economics and (b) have obtained at least Grade C (or Honours) in Higher Level (or Honours) papers in three (3) subjects in that examination (or two (2) subjects if Irish and/or one of the following is included: Mathematics, Accounting, Business Organisation or Economics) or (ii) Have obtained a comparable standard in an equivalent examination, or (iii) Hold a third level qualification of at least degree standard and (iv) Have satisfactory experience in administrative procedures, including adequate practical experience in work or an executive nature, office organisation and control of staff. Confined Competition (Panels A and C as appropriate) (v) (a) be a serving employee of a local authority or a regional assembly and have not less than two years’ satisfactory experience in a post of Clerical Officer or analogous post, and (b) have satisfactory experience in administrative procedures, including adequate practical experience in work of an executive nature, office organisation and control of staff. The Ideal Candidate Shall: · Have knowledge of the structure and functions of local government, of current local government issues, future trends and strategic direction of local government and an understanding of the role of Administrative Officer in this context; · Have an understanding of organisation policies and implementation of such policies, as applicable to a public body; · Have a strong sense of commitment to delivering quality public services and be willing to take on a challenge; · Be highly motivated and have excellent interpersonal and communications skills; · Have an ability to foster and maintain productive working relationships within the organisation and with relevant stakeholders externally; · Be capable of working in close co-operation with the elected Council, the Strategic Policy Committees and other Council Departments while being able to seek co-operation and consensus from a wide range of bodies and representative groups; · Be able to work within, and where necessary lead, multi-disciplined teams and have the ability to motivate, empower and encourage employees to achieve maximum performance; · Have the ability to plan and prioritise work effectively, to work under pressure to tight deadlines and to take a strategic approach in the formulation and delivery of key policy objectives; · Have a career record that demonstrates a high level of competence in the management of staff, including managing performance; · Demonstrate relevant administrative experience at a sufficiently high level; · Demonstrate experience of managing staff working under Service Level Agreements and to Key Performance Indicators. · Demonstrate experience utilising project management software (eg Microsoft Project, TeamWorks Projects) and utilizing business process mapping software (eg Microsoft Visio). · Have the ability to manage financial resources within a budgetary control framework; · Have good knowledge and awareness of Health and Safety Legislation and Regulations, the implications for the organisation and the employee, the role and duties of managers, and the application of safety management in the workplace; Key Duties: Details of Key Duties are outlined under ‘The Principal Terms and Conditions’ below. Competencies for the Post: Key Competencies for the post include the following and candidates will be expected to demonstrate sufficient evidence within their application form of competence under each of these. Please take particular note of these when completing the application form as any short-listing or interview processes will be based on the information provided by candidates: Management & Change · Ability to think and act strategically to ensure functional responsibility is properly aligned with corporate policies and strategies · Clear understanding of political reality and context of the local authority · Embeds good governance practices into day to day activities, practices and processes · Develops and maintains positive and productive professional relationships both internally and externally to the local authority · Effectively manages change, fosters a culture of creativity in employees and overcomes resistance to change. Delivering Results · Acts decisively and makes timely, informed and effective decisions · Pinpoints critical information and addresses issues logically · Develops operational and team plans having regard to corporate priorities, operational objectives and available resources · Establishes high quality service and customer care standards Allocates resources effectively to deliver on operational plans · Identifies and achieves efficiencies · Ensures compliance with legislation, regulation and procedure. Performance through People · Effectively manages performance of individuals and teams to achieve operational plan targets and objectives · Leads by example to motivate staff in the delivery of high quality outcomes and customer service · Develops staff potential · Manages underperformance or conflict · Understands effective communications at all levels within the organisation · Actively listen to others · Demonstrates high level of verbal and written communication skills · Ability to foster and maintain productive working relationships within the organisation and with relevant stakeholders externally. Personal Effectiveness · Initiative and creativity · Knowledge and Understanding of Local Government · Enthusiasm and positivity about the role · Resilience and Personal Well-Being · Personal Motivation · Understands the importance of corporate governance · Commitment to integrity and good public service value THE PRINCIPAL TERMS & CONDITIONS 1. PARTICULARS: The position is wholetime, permanent and pensionable. The Council reserves the right to, at any time, re-assign an employee to any department now or in the future 2. PROBATION: Where a person who is not already a permanent employee of this local authority is appointed, the following provisions shall apply: (a) There shall be a period after appointment takes effect, during which such a person shall hold the position on probation; (b) Such period shall be ten months but the Chief Executive may, at his/her discretion, extend such period; (c) Such a person shall cease to hold the position at the end of the period of probation, unless during this period the Chief Executive has certified that the service is satisfactory; (d) There will be ongoing assessments during the probationary period. Employment may be terminated by either party during probation or at the end of the probationary period on one week’s notice. 3. REMUNERATION: The salary shall be fully inclusive and shall be as determined from time to time. Holders of the office shall pay to the local authority any fees or other monies (other than their inclusive salary) payable to or received by them by virtue of their office or in respect of services which they are required by or under any enactment to perform. The current annual pay-scale is: €60,011 minimum to €78,015 maximum LSI 2 (as per circular EL 07/2025). Holders of the post will be paid at the appropriate point on the salary scale in accordance with the relevant Department circular. In accordance with EL02/2011 starting pay for new entrants will be at the minimum of the scale. The rate of remuneration may be adjusted from time to time in line with government policy. 4. DUTIES: The duties of the office are to give to the local authority and (a) Such other local authorities or bodies for which the Chief Executive, for the purposes of the Local Government Acts, is Chief Executive, and (b) to any other local authority or body with which an agreement has been made by the local authority or by any of the authorities or bodies mentioned in sub-paragraph (a) of this paragraph, Under the general direction and control of the Chief Executive or of such other officers as the Chief Executive may from time to time determine, such appropriate services of an executive, administrative or management nature as are required for the exercise and performance of any of its powers, duties and functions as may be delegated to him or her by the Chief Executive from time to time including the duty of servicing all committees that may be established by the local authority and such duties as may be required in relation to the area of any local authority. The holder of the office, will, if required, act for an officer of a higher level. The main duties and responsibilities of the role of Administrative Officer (Grade VII) include but are not limited to the following: - · Managing one or more sections or departments within the Council and implementing the strategic and policy making decisions of the local authority; · Ensuring that section or department work programmes are implemented to deliver on the Council’s strategies and objectives for the overall development of the County outlined in various corporate plans and strategies; · Identifying opportunities for improvements in the service delivery within the relevant area of responsibility and to use key performance indicators or other performance indicators effectively as appropriate; · Initiating, development and delivering relevant projects and work and evaluating their success relevant to various strategies and plans · Preparation of budgets and responsibility for the day to day financial management of capital and operational expenditure in the department or section, including maximising funding opportunities where appropriate and ensuring all available funding is availed of, drawn down and recouped within appropriate time frames; · Managing and supervising employees in supporting roles up to the position/grade of Senior Staff Officer (Grade VI) or analogous grades, including assigning duties and workload; · Providing on-going support to employees in the department or section, including handling day to day problems and identifying training and development requirements as appropriate; · Ensuring full compliance with all organisational policies and procedures including grievance and disciplinary, performance management and attendance management; · Communicating and liaising effectively with employees, managers in other sections, senior managers, customers and elected representatives in relation to operational matters for their section; · Researching, analysing, disseminating and communicating essential information on specific issues and policies as appropriate; · Compiling, preparing and presenting reports as necessary, including the preparation of reports or letters, which may be sensitive and/or confidential in nature; · Ensuring that department or section operations are in compliance with all Council policies, procedures, practices and standards and in compliance with the principles of good governance, legislative requirements and Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government circulars and guidance; · Implementing good practices with transparent reporting and communications to deliver accountable services in the department or section; · Providing assistance in the understanding and interpretation of the Council’s policies and procedures to employees in their area of responsibility and to customers as appropriate; · Promoting awareness of the local authority’s policies and activities on community, social, economic and infrastructure development; · Carrying out duties in a manner that enhances public trust and confidence and ensures impartial decision making; · Developing and maintaining a productive working relationship with all external agencies, bodies, elected representatives and committee members, including appropriate information provision and assistance when required; · Promoting co-ordination and integration of service delivery between local government, voluntary, public sector and local development bodies operating within the local authority area, especially in relation to cross-sectoral interests, community and business interests; · Assisting from time to time with the development, implementation and review of appropriate strategies/plans/policies for the development of the local authority area which may include relevant research, consultation and interaction with the statutory, local development and social partners; · Representing the local authority on committees and at meetings, including Council, Municipal District and Strategic Policy Committee meetings and reporting on progress in his or her respective section or department; · Organising and facilitating internal and external meetings and participating and engaging in discussions as appropriate; · Supporting the Council and Municipal District operations; · Carrying out duties in a politically neutral manner, with a clear understanding of the political reality and context of the local authority; · Providing specialist administrative assistance and support in the delivery of projects as required; · Managing and implementing Health and Safety for the section or department; · Deputising for the Senior Executive Officer or analogous grade as required; · Undertaking any other duties of a similar level and responsibility, as may be required, or assigned, from time to time.
Audiologist/Hearing Aid Dispenser
About Specsavers Our passion is to deliver outstanding patient care, combined with sound dispensing advice and product recommendations that best suit individual customer needs. In additional to the highest quality equipment, we aim to provide both our store staff and our customers with an excellent overall environment. At Specsavers, we treat people as we would wish to be treated, and as such, you will be supported by well trained and motivated retail staff, in addition to an expert professional team. Our expectation is that you will share our vision to provide our patients with the very best professional service as well as exceptional customer care on every visit to your store. Role Overview To assist in the operation of the store in order to achieve sales targets and profitability through effective dispensing of hearing aids to members of the general public (who have an identifiable hearing difficulty) to optimise store potential. To deliver excellent customer service and to be a valuable part of a successful retail team. You must be registered with the Health Professions Council as an Hearing Aid Dispenser. You must possess a passion for fantastic customer service. Some of the key tasks are as follows - Only candidates who are successful with their application and through to the next stage will be contacted. If you have not heard about your application within 14 days of applying then please assume that you have been unsuccessful in your application. CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Dispensing Optician
Specsavers in Clonmel are looking for an experienced or newly qualified Dispensing Optician to join them. The focus at this store, is about pulling together and working as a team to ensure that our valued patients have an excellent experience. Become our new Dispensing Optician at Specsavers in Clonmel - a highly successful store with a great reputation for staff progression and the very highest standards of customer care What’s on Offer? We’re fully equipped with 4 test rooms, the latest clinical technology (including OCT), and a team of 25 – which includes fully trained optical assistants, so everything is in place to let you focus on what you do best. What we’re looking for Alongside being a qualified and CORU registered Dispensing Optician, the right person for this position will be confident, possess a strong worth ethic and a willingness to succeed. You’ll be passionate about your job and enjoy a fast-paced environment. We are looking for a Dispensing Optician who will go the extra mile for our customers and someone who encourages their colleagues to do the same. In summary, we’re looking for a high calibre resident Dispensing Optician to join us and assist in driving this excellent practice forward. CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Dispensing Optician
Salary: Competitive basic depending on your experience Working Hours: Full or part time Experience Level: Must have previous experience working in an optician Come and join our accomplished team as a Dispensing Optician at Specsavers Ennis, where we are at the height of customer care. Join us and help work to ensure every single one of our customers receives the very best patient experience. We’re community-focused and we need someone ready to use their passion, skills and experience to build on our ever-growing and loyal customer base. Our Dispensing Opticians are the face of our clinic on the shop floor and usually an integral part of our store management team, so we’re keen to get you up to speed with management responsibilities. With ILM courses, pre-reg supervision and Specsavers Partnership Pathway available, we can guide you on your way to becoming a great leader. This – along with your clinical expertise – will stand you in good stead if you choose to become a store director yourself one day. We’re dedicated to our customers, but what really makes this role stand out is that we offer a workplace with a difference - where people grow both personally and professionally. What’s on offer? Then there’s you Alongside being a qualified and CORU registered Dispensing Optician, we are searching for someone who shares our store’s ethos. Someone who wants to grow, develop and offer exceptional customer care along the way. We want a practitioner who prides themselves on their clinical judgment, that isn’t afraid of a hands-on approach and who is keen to get involved and build rapport with the rest of the team. In summary, we’re looking for a skilled Dispensing Optician to join us, be part of the team and assist in driving our practice forward. CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Dispensing Optician
Salary: Salary Up to €40,000 depending on experience Working Hours: Full or part time Experience Level: Must have previous experience working in an opticians Come and join our accomplished team as a Dispensing Optician at Specsavers Tralee, where we are at the height of customer care. Join us and help work to ensure every single one of our customers receives the very best patient experience. We’re community-focused and we need someone ready to use their passion, skills and experience to build on our ever-growing and loyal customer base. Our Dispensing Opticians are the face of our clinic on the shop floor and usually an integral part of our store management team, so we’re keen to get you up to speed with management responsibilities. With ILM courses, pre-reg supervision and Specsavers Partnership Pathway available, we can guide you on your way to becoming a great leader. This – along with your clinical expertise – will stand you in good stead if you choose to become a store director yourself one day. We’re dedicated to our customers, but what really makes this role stand out is that we offer a workplace with a difference - where people grow both personally and professionally. What’s on offer? CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Dispensing Optician
Specsavers in Limerick are looking for an experienced or newly qualified Dispensing Optician to join them. The focus at this store, is about pulling together and working as a team to ensure that our valued patients have an excellent experience. Become our new Dispensing Optician at Specsavers in Limerick a highly successful store with a great reputation for staff progression and the very highest standards of customer care. What’s on Offer? Our Dispensing Opticians are an integral part of our store management team, so we’re keen to get you up to speed. With ILM courses, Pre-Reg supervision and the Specsavers Partnership scheme (Pathway) all available to explore. Along with your clinical and retail expertise – this will stand you in good stead if you choose to become a store director yourself one day. What we’re looking for Alongside being a qualified and GOC/CORU registered Dispensing Optician, the right person for this position will be confident, possess a strong worth ethic and a willingness to succeed. You’ll be passionate about your job and enjoy a fast-paced environment. We are looking for a Dispensing Optician who will go the extra mile for our customers and someone who encourages their colleagues to do the same. In summary, we’re looking for a high calibre resident Dispensing Optician to join us and assist in driving this excellent practice forward. CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Dispensing Optician
We are looking for a qualified Dispensing Optician to come and join our team. This role would be perfect for a DO who is looking for the next step in their career. As long as you’re a friendly face with buckets of passion and ambition, you can help us make a real difference to people’s lives, in more ways than you thought possible. With training and development readily available among a great team of experts, this is an opportunity you don’t want to miss. Our store Based in Citywest Shopping Centre, our location is right in the heart of Citywest. With great transport links, we are really accessible by car, bus or Luas. Our team We have a great team in store, with a range of varying skills and experience. What’s on offer? As well as all the support you need and great training and development opportunities, we have a whole load of benefits on offer for you to enjoy. These include: CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
