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Location: Craigavon Civic Centre; however, the post holder will be required to work at other locations across the Borough. Reports to: Deputy Chief Executive Salary: Scale 6 SCP 20–24 £32,597 - £35,412 per annum Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday – Friday, 9.00 am – 5.00 pm. A flexible working hours scheme is in operation. The post holder may be required to work additional hours and outside normal working hours to meet the needs of the post. Duration: Fixed-term contract until 21 July 2027; may be extended. The Council may retain a list of successful reserve candidates arising from this recruitment for any vacancies which may arise that are of the same grade and have similar duties. Such a reserve list will be compiled and held for a period of 12 months from the date of interview. All employees are expected to model the Customer Care behaviours of “Serve Passionately, Engage Positively and Deliver Consistently.” JOB PURPOSE To provide a shared, confidential, comprehensive, diverse and professional administrative support service within the Deputy Chief Executive’s Department/Directorates/Executive Management Team, including a Personal Assistant role for the Deputy Chief Executive’s Department/Directorates/Executive Management Team. The post holder will be required to provide administrative support to a number of corporate support areas, including administration for meetings, and will require a high level of customer service and the ability to deal with and resolve issues using personal and professional judgement, building relationships with internal and external officers at all levels, while promoting the profile of the Council. The post will also be flexible to allow for new challenges and to assist with high levels of demand from other sections of the Deputy Chief Executive’s Department/Directorates/Executive Management Team which may arise from time to time. MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Provide a high-quality, confidential Personal Assistant role, to include: • Organising, managing and monitoring the diary of the Deputy Chief Executive/Directors/Executive Management Team on a daily basis and meeting regularly with them to discuss, prioritise and action diary commitments. • Identifying and prioritising tasks on an ongoing basis, ensuring that there is sufficient time allocated for planning, preparation and strategic review of priorities. • Acting as a first point of contact for incoming telephone calls. • Providing cover for other PA roles as required. Provide comprehensive administrative support to the Deputy Chief Executive/Directors and Executive Management Team on a daily basis. Log, prioritise and track all correspondence, draft responses and general correspondence, where appropriate, including that of a highly confidential and sensitive nature; update senior officers and bring important issues and target dates to their attention. Develop and maintain accurate and effective records and systems relevant to the work of the Deputy Chief Executive/Directorate/Executive Management Team and ensure files/documents are held and maintained in line with the Council’s Retention and Disposal Policy. Undertake research, obtain information and draft reports on behalf of the Deputy Chief Executive/Directors/Executive Management Team as required. Schedule and organise meetings such as the Council’s Senior Leadership Team and Directorate Management Teams, including Directors and Heads of Department. This includes providing a comprehensive administrative service for meetings, organising venues and catering, ensuring officers are equipped, briefed and made aware of any pertinent issues, compiling agendas and papers, attending meetings and preparing minutes/action sheets. Manage the compilation and preparation of Committee and various Management Team papers, ensuring their submission in a timely manner to the required standard. Operate the Council’s computerised Purchase Ordering System in line with the Council’s Financial Regulations, Procurement Policy and other relevant policies/procedures. Develop and maintain records and assist with the analysis of financial reports, reconcile financial data and assist with recording and receipt of all monies, including credit card payments and verification of expenditure in accordance with financial regulations. Co-ordinate and compile Freedom of Information responses and Corporate Complaints responses on behalf of the Department/Directorate, ensuring that FOI obligations and Complaints Procedure requirements are met. Assist with the processing of a range of data, including checking for accuracy and transfer of data to other agencies in line with statutory and service requirements. Represent the Directorate/Department on internal working groups as required. Undertake any other relevant duties that may be required and are commensurate with the nature and grade of the post. Qualifications and Training • Five GCSEs (Grades A–C) or equivalent/comparable, including Maths and English Language. Applicants must list all subjects, grades and levels attained. Experience • Two years’ experience of providing high-quality PA administrative support to senior management, to include each of the following: ▪ Comprehensive administrative support including diary management, organisation of meetings and managing a heavy workload with changing priorities and deadlines. ▪ Drafting and preparation of documents including correspondence, reports, meeting papers, minute-taking, production of minutes and dissemination of follow-up actions. ▪ Liaising and working closely with senior officers while handling confidential and sensitive matters with professionalism and discretion. Key Skills, Knowledge and Attributes • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. • Ability to develop and maintain good working relationships at a range of levels, including senior management and elected members. • Ability to successfully plan, prioritise and manage a range of tasks simultaneously within required timescales. • Ability to demonstrate initiative and work flexibly with minimal direction and supervision. • Ability to research a variety of issues and collate information. • Competent in the use of Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint).
Assistant Principal Officer
The Role Assistant Principal Officer is a senior managerial grade in the Civil Service and is a critical leadership role in implementing government policy in the economic, financial, international, environmental and/or social arenas. While the responsibilities and key deliverables for the role of Assistant Principal Officer in the Civil Service will vary depending on the sector and Department/Office in which the vacancy arises, they generally include: • Policy and strategy formulation on complex issues. • Shaping fiscally sustainable policy solutions to promote economic and employment growth and effective social policies. • Engaging effectively with diverse audiences and stakeholders including Ministers, senior civil servants and the wider political system, including on cross-governmental issues. • Providing high-quality budgeting advice and ensuring delivery against fiscal targets. • Planning and organisation of significant programmes of work in a pressurised environment, within tight deadlines. • Leading, managing and developing staff to achieve high levels of performance. • Participation in and leadership of cross-cutting projects to deliver whole-of-Government objectives. • Providing leadership, strategic direction and innovation in advancing the reform agenda, including the delivery of action plans under Civil Service Renewal 2030 and Better Public Services 2030. • Representing Ireland’s interests at EU and international level. Please note that the above list of responsibilities is not exhaustive. Selection for the position of Assistant Principal Officer involves a structured assessment process that may take place over a period of time. publicjobs will keep applicants informed as they progress through the selection process and relevant information on each subsequent stage of the selection process will be provided in advance to those candidates who are invited to progress, to ensure they are equipped to perform to the best of their ability. Essential Entry Requirements Candidates must, on or before the closing date of Thursday, 18 June 2026: Have significant management experience at an appropriate level, including leading teams and managing stakeholders; and Have significant experience of some or all of the following: • People management • Project management • Managing budgets • Delivery of programmes • Strategic and change management; and Demonstrate that they possess the key skills and capabilities identified for effective performance at this level as set out at Appendix 1. These include: • Building Future Readiness • Leading & Empowering • Evidence Informed Delivery • Communicating and Collaborating In the case of those candidates who express an interest in an Irish-speaking position as functional bilingual, such candidates must achieve the required level in the Irish language, i.e. demonstrate a minimum Level B2 on the Europass self-assessment framework. Desirable • A third-level educational qualification in a relevant discipline(s) commensurate with the role. Eligibility may not be confirmed until the final stage of the process. Therefore, candidates who do not possess the essential requirements on or by the dates specified, and proceed with their application, are putting themselves to unnecessary effort and expense and will not be offered a position from this competition. The onus is on the candidate to ensure they fulfil the eligibility requirements as set out. publicjobs reserves the right to deem an applicant ineligible at any stage if it is apparent that the candidate does not hold the required eligibility from the submitted application form. Candidates who come under consideration following the final selection stage will be required to provide documentary evidence of their eligibility, including qualifications. An invitation to tests, interview or any element of the selection process is not acceptance of eligibility. The Selection Process The selection process for this competition will comprise a number of elements. publicjobs has the discretion to add, remove or amend selection stages and assessments at any point, as necessary. Applicants must successfully complete each stage of the selection process in order to be considered for advancement to the next stage of the multi-stage selection process. The number to be invited forward at each stage will be determined from time to time by publicjobs. More detailed information will be made available to the relevant candidates if they are invited to progress through the process. publicjobs will not be responsible for refunding any expenses incurred by candidates. Successful candidates will be placed on a panel from which future vacancies may be filled. If publicjobs is not notified of any issues you experience in advance of or on the day of your assessments/interview, they will not be in a position to address these after the fact. Please Note This competition is being conducted in conjunction with an interdepartmental promotional competition for this grade for eligible serving civil servants. Existing eligible civil servants are permitted to apply and to sit the selection tests, interviews, etc., only once even if applying for both competitions. Irrespective of which streams you have applied for, you may only sit the various stages of the selection process once. The scores you achieve will carry across both streams for which you applied, and for which you come under consideration. Stage 1: Online Assessment The initial stage of the selection process will be online assessments. Online assessments may be taken in a venue of your choice, wherever you have access to a computer and a reliable internet connection. It is important to note that taking these assessments within a secure IT network, e.g. a network such as your workplace or college which may have firewalls or other security technology in place, may cause technical difficulties. You should ensure that you can complete the assessments in a quiet environment where you can concentrate without being disturbed for the duration of the assessments. It is advised to take the assessments on a device that you are familiar with. Candidates invited to complete the online assessment(s) will be sent a familiarisation booklet with more information and preparation guidelines. It is important to note that the email address you provide when applying must be one that you can access at all times. Candidates will be given specific time windows in which to complete the Assistant Principal Officer assessments. A link(s) to the actual online assessment(s) will be sent to candidates’ portals on publicjobs.ie in advance of the test-taking window. Candidates who have not completed all of the online assessments before the deadline will be deemed to be no longer interested in this competition and their application will receive no further consideration. Your attention is drawn to Appendix 2, "Important Information". If invited to progress through the selection process, a candidate may be required to sit tests in a supervised environment. publicjobs has no function or involvement in the provision of, and does not endorse, any preparation courses relating to the selection process. Stage 2: Shortlisting The number of applications received for a position generally exceeds that required to fill existing and future vacancies. While a candidate may meet the eligibility requirements of the competition, if the numbers applying are such that it would not be practical to interview everyone, publicjobs may decide that a smaller number will be invited to the next stage of the selection process. publicjobs provides for the employment of a shortlisting process to select a group who, based on an examination of the application forms, appear to be the most suitable for the position. This is not to suggest that other candidates are necessarily unsuitable or incapable of undertaking the job. Rather, there are some candidates who, based on their application, appear to be better qualified and/or have more relevant experience. During shortlisting, an expert board will examine the application forms against agreed shortlisting criteria which are based on the requirements of the position. The standard of content of each application submitted may also be assessed during this process. The shortlisting criteria may include both essential and desirable criteria specified for the position and, therefore, it is in your own interest to provide a detailed and accurate account of your qualifications and experience in your application. The onus is on candidates to complete the application form fully and accurately. In competitions involving large numbers of candidates, applicants may be ranked on the outcome of their online assessment tests and shortlisted in accordance with their ranking. Applicants must successfully complete and achieve a sufficiently high ranking to be considered for advancement to the next stage of the multi-stage selection process. The number to be invited forward at each stage will be determined from time to time by publicjobs. Stage 3: Interview and Practical Exercise The final stage of the selection process will consist of an interview based on the Assistant Principal Officer Capability Framework and an additional Practical Exercise which will take place alongside the main interview. The additional Practical Exercise will assess key skills and capabilities relevant to the Assistant Principal Officer role, for example analysis, presentation and written skills. Further details will be provided in advance to candidates invited to attend the final stage. Please note it is anticipated that the final stage of the selection process will be held in person at the publicjobs office, Chapter House, Abbey Street, Dublin 1. Making a Complaint under Section 8 A candidate may believe there was a breach of the Commission’s Code of Practice by publicjobs that may have compromised the integrity of the decision reached in the appointment process. The complaints process enables candidates to make a complaint under Section 8 to publicjobs in the first instance, and subsequently to the Commission for Public Service Appointments on appeal if they remain dissatisfied. Following a Section 8 complaint process, either publicjobs or the CPSA may find that the recruitment and selection process in question has not adhered to the standards set out in the Code of Practice. In such cases, publicjobs and the CPSA may make recommendations to prevent similar issues from occurring in the future. The CPSA cannot instruct publicjobs to reverse a decision taken during an appointment process. Any candidate wishing for an investigation into a decision regarding their application as part of a selection process should request a Review under Section 7, as outlined above. The complainant must: • Outline the facts they believe show that the process followed was incorrect. • Identify the aspect of the Code they believe has been infringed. • Enclose any relevant documentation that may support the allegation. A complaint may be dismissed if the complainant cannot support their allegations by setting out how publicjobs has fallen short of the principles of the Code. The Informal Complaint will consist of a desk-based examination of any available information relating to the recruitment process. The outcome of the Informal Complaint will be communicated to the requester in writing. • An Informal Complaint must be made within five working days of notification of the decision and will normally take place between the candidate and a representative of publicjobs who played a key role in the administration of the selection process. • Where a candidate remains dissatisfied following such informal communication, they may adopt the formal procedures set out below. A Formal Complaint must be made within five working days of either the notification of the selection decision or the notification of the outcome of the Informal Complaint. Any extension of these time limits will only be granted in the most exceptional circumstances and will be at the sole discretion of the Chief Executive. • The candidate must address their concerns in writing to the Chief Executive (via email to ceomailbox@publicjobs.ie or in writing to Chief Executive Officer, publicjobs, Chapter House, 26/30 Abbey Street Upper, Dublin 1), outlining the facts that they believe show an action taken or decision reached was incorrect. • The Formal Complaint will be investigated by a person who is completely independent of the selection process. • The outcome of the Formal Complaint will generally be notified to the candidate within 25 working days of receipt of the request for review. If the investigation does not produce a decision within this time, publicjobs must keep the candidate informed of the status of the review and the reasons for the delay.
Administrator
Purpose of the Role The Senior Administration Officer plays a pivotal role in overseeing and enhancing the administrative support functions within the residential service, acting as a key resource for both the Service Manager and local management team. This position ensures the efficient and effective management of all administrative tasks, record-keeping, and compliance with Cheshire Ireland’s standards, values, and operating ethos. The Senior Administration Officer will also assist in strategic projects and continuous process improvements, while maintaining the highest levels of confidentiality and professionalism in all dealings. Key Responsibilities1. Administrative Oversight & Support • Lead administrative functions for the residential service, ensuring smooth communication between internal teams and external contacts on behalf of the Service Manager. • Oversee the development and management of efficient records management and filing systems, ensuring alignment with Cheshire Ireland policies and legal requirements. • Supervise the coordination of administrative tasks, including letter writing, minute-taking, and report compilation, and ensure quality control of all documentation. • Manage office-related equipment and supplies, including regular maintenance and reordering processes, and track usage to ensure optimal resource management. • Oversee the coordination of volunteers, ensuring that all administrative tasks related to volunteer management are handled efficiently. 2. HR Administration & Payroll Support • Lead the HR administrative processes, including the maintenance of employee rosters on Softworks and ensuring the timely updating of attendance records. • Run payroll reports fortnightly, working closely with HR and payroll departments to resolve any discrepancies or issues. • Oversee the preparation and maintenance of recruitment documentation, updating employee terms and conditions, and processing leaver and starter information in collaboration with HR. 3. Finance Support • Supervise the processing of service-related invoicing and bill payments, including raising purchase orders and overseeing invoice processing for individuals receiving services. • Assist with queries regarding expense claims, ensuring compliance with finance policies and resolving any related issues. • Responsible for the management of Petty Cash Returns and PLEO cards. 4. Communication & Stakeholder Engagement • Maintain effective and professional communication with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring that all correspondence is clear, accurate, and timely. • Ensure that all sensitive information is handled with discretion and confidentiality, especially when communicating on behalf of the service. 5. Continuous Improvement & Compliance • Stay up to date with Cheshire Ireland’s policies, procedures, and codes of conduct, and contribute to the continuous improvement of administrative processes and workflows. • Ensure compliance with all relevant standards and regulations, promoting a culture of high performance and continuous development. 6. Health & Safety & Employee Relations • Support the Service Manager in ensuring adherence to Health & Safety policies and procedures and assist in maintaining Health & Safety records and documentation. • Foster positive relationships within the team, ensuring open communication and mutual support. • Uphold employee attendance policies and maintain a high standard of personal conduct and appearance, leading by example in professional settings. Competencies The Senior Administration Officer will be expected to demonstrate the following core and role-specific competencies: Core Competencies • Person-Centred Focus • Service Focus • Teamworking • Personal Accountability • Communication (Verbal & Written) • Interpersonal Skills • Flexibility & Adaptability • Personal Effectiveness Role-Specific Competencies • Problem Solving • Effective Time Management • Attention to Detail • Proactive Approach Required Skills & Qualifications • A minimum of three years of experience in an administrative role, with a strong background in managing multiple tasks and priorities. • Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and other office software, with the ability to quickly learn new systems. • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a proven ability to build and maintain positive working relationships across all levels of an organisation. • Ability to work independently, with strong organisational skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving. • Must be eligible to work and live in the Republic of Ireland. • Ability to occasionally work outside of normal working hours and travel between Cheshire services, as required. • Fluency in English, both written and spoken. Personal Attributes • Strong sense of integrity and professionalism, with a commitment to high ethical standards. • A positive and patient attitude, with the ability to remain composed in challenging situations. • A flexible and adaptable approach to work, with the ability to manage shifting priorities. • Sensitivity to the needs of individuals with physical disabilities and a commitment to person-centred care. During your employment, you will be required to be flexible and must be prepared to carry out work and ad hoc duties assigned to you by the organisation from time to time. The organisation will carry out a regular review of this Role Profile and reserves the right to change, amend or clarify this document at any time.
NS ESTEEM Administrator
The Position The Council now invites applications from suitably qualified persons who wish to be considered for inclusion on a panel from which permanent and fixed term contract posts for the position of Senior Executive Technician across different functions. Assignments for this role may be in Roads, Housing, Capital Projects and Planning. The Senior Executive Technician is a senior technical post and the duties associated with this role require a high level of technical knowledge. The Senior Executive Technician will be required to lead a team and to liaise with external agencies and support service areas within the Local Authority. Duties & Responsibilities • Provide technical services relevant to the area of responsibility to which he/she has been assigned, including site inspection, site surveying, creation of drawings and graphics, report writing and such other duties associated with a drawing office; • Operating the appropriate technology as required to carry out the work to which he/she has been assigned, e.g. CAD, Graphics, GIS Software such as ESRI/ArcGIS, Autodesk’s AutoCAD and/or MicroStation CAD software, Microsoft Office Suite of Applications, especially Access, Excel and PowerPoint; • Knowing and understanding regulations and their implications for the organisation and employees and their implication in the workplace; • Work as part of a dynamic technical team; • Liaise with other departments, members of the public and external agencies in relation to operational aspects of assigned work; • Manage a team including: prioritising work as determined by the Head of Department including the allocation of work to ensure effective and efficient delivery of programmes; • Preparation of public consultation display material and assistance at public consultation; • Manage work flows and producing regular progress reports on all aspects of area of responsibility; • Mentor and coach Technicians Grade II and Executive Technicians; • Contribute to individual staff development, personal development and team development initiatives; • Carry out site visits and preparing recommendations in relation to planning enforcement including attendance at court cases and the giving of evidence; • Prepare estimates for future projects and works; • Site surveying and setting out using GPS, total stations, automatic levels for use in the preparation of preliminary design plans, detail design drawings and setting out files; • Work with other departments and stakeholders (e.g. District Engineers, Water, Environment), other bodies (e.g. Uisce Éireann, The Office of the Ombudsman), developers, Elected Members and the public; • Carry out all responsibilities in relation to health and safety including risk assessments. The post holder may 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 duties as designated from time to time. Qualifications for the Post Character Candidates shall 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. 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 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, Training, Experience Candidates must have on the latest date of receipt of completed application forms: (a) have satisfactory experience, in a technician post at Grade I or higher level or in an analogous post under a local authority or health board in the State; (b) have at least seven years satisfactory relevant experience in a technician post at Grade II or higher level or an analogous post; (c) have a thorough knowledge of all the technical aspects of local authority work and a deeper knowledge of at least one relevant section of the work and possess such training or experience as would enable them to take charge of such a section of the work; (d) have adequate experience in dealing with other departments within their own organisations and with other bodies; (e) have adequate experience in the direction, supervision, and control of staff; and (f) possess technical training and experience of a high standard and adequate administrative ability. Non-Irish qualifications must be accompanied by a determination from Quality and Qualifications Ireland to establish their comparability against the Irish National Framework of Qualifications. Overseas qualifications must also be accompanied by a translation document. The onus is on the candidate to ensure that the relevant qualification is listed on their application form and to submit all relevant educational qualifications. DRIVING LICENCE / TRAVEL The holder of the office will be required to hold a valid Irish/EU full driving licence for Class B vehicles or a licence acceptable to NDLS for exchange, free from endorsement and disqualification. They must be a competent driver and shall drive a motor car in the course of his/her duties and, for this purpose, provide and maintain a car to the satisfaction of the Local Authority. The Local Authority must be indemnified on their insurance. NDLS Driving Licence Exchange Information Desirables It is desirable that candidates will demonstrate through their application form and at the interview the following: • Excellent communication, interpersonal skills and people skills; • Experience in GIS Software such as ESRI ArcGIS and satisfactory IT skills; • Relevant experience in AutoCAD, Autoturn, Keylines and Keysigns software; • Knowledge of the MapRoad Pavement Management System, Prime 2, PSCI rating; • Have knowledge of the technical aspects of local authority work and in particular the design of transportation projects, taking-in-charge and/or enforcement and possess such training and experience that would enable them to take charge of such projects in the office or on site; • Be self-motivated with a record of demonstrating initiative and judgement in the role; • Possess satisfactory knowledge of health and safety and carry out all responsibilities in relation to Health and Safety matters; • Ability to supervise contractors on site to ensure that all works are undertaken as per specification and in compliance with design and contract requirements; • Represent Westmeath County Council at meetings when required; • Have knowledge of the Road Schedule and how to keep it updated; • Possess excellent knowledge of construction. The candidate should have the ability to survey and monitor developments through the course of construction from a planning and technical compliance perspective. The Post A panel will be formed for an initial period of one year and this may be extended for a further year at the discretion of the Chief Executive. The panel may be used to fill permanent and fixed-term positions that may arise for its duration. Vacancies will be offered in order of merit as per the panel. Vacancies may arise on a county-wide basis. Westmeath County Council reserves the right to assign employees to any work location having regard to funding and/or operational circumstances. Salary The current salary for the post of Senior Executive Technician is €55,622 – €66,993 per annum (including Long Service Increments) as per Circular EL 02/2026. Payment of increments is dependent on satisfactory performance. Entry point of this scale will be determined in accordance with the Circulars issued by the Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government. New entrants to the Local Authority Service commence on the first point of the scale in accordance with current Government Policy as set out in Department of the Environment Circular Letter EL 02/2011 of 28 January 2011 and Circular EL 05/2016 dated 5 February 2016. Remuneration is paid fortnightly by PayPath directly to the employee’s nominated bank account. The current pay cycle may be revised during the period of employment. Remuneration is subject to all statutory deductions, e.g. PAYE and PRSI. Increments are paid annually subject to satisfactory attendance, conduct and performance and national agreements. Increments may be withheld if performance, attendance and/or conduct are not satisfactory. You agree that, in the event of an overpayment of salary or other monies to you, the Council reserves the right to deduct monies from your “wages” (for the purposes of the Payment of Wages Act, 1991) for the purpose of reimbursement of the Council of the amount of the overpayment(s), in keeping with the Payment of Wages Act 1991, Section 5(5). clean spaces dont summarize fix weird symbols Essential Qualifications and Skills Candidates must: have the requisite knowledge, skills and competencies to carry out the role to a high standard; be capable and competent of fulfilling the role to a high standard; have obtained at least Grade O6 (formerly D3) in five subjects in the Leaving Certificate Examination (higher, ordinary, applied or vocational programmes) or equivalent or have passed an examination at the appropriate level within the QQI qualifications framework which can be assessed as being of a comparable to Leaving Certificate standard or equivalent or higher or have appropriate relevant experience which encompasses equivalent skills and expertise. Desirable Qualifications and Skills Desirable qualifications: A Level 8 degree in a relevant discipline. A qualification that encompasses project management. Desirable experience: 3-years relevant work experience. Experience with PEACEPLUS, EU-funded or cross-border programmes. Familiarity with project monitoring frameworks, KPI tracking and reporting structures. Knowledge of tertiary education, skills policy, qualification frameworks or regulatory environments in Ireland/Northern Ireland. Experience supporting both research-based and policy-focused projects. Overview of the Role The North South Education, Skills and Training: Empowering Economic Mobility (North South ESTEEM) is a 39-month cross border initiative (2025–2029) funded by PEACEPLUS under Investment Area 6.1 and led by Atlantic Technological University in partnership with Ulster University, North West Regional College, Donegal ETB and the Centre for Cross Border Cooperation (CCBC). The project aims to expand student mobility, improve employment skills portability, and address systemic barriers arising from differing education, qualification and regulatory systems across the island. The NS ESTEEM Administrator will play a key role in supporting ATU achieve its cross-border engagement objectives and be central to supporting the delivery of PEACEPLUS funded NS ESTEEM project. Duties Project Administration & Coordination Support ATU’s cross-border engagement activities under ATU’s VP for Cross-border Engagement and specifically on the PEACEPLUS funded NS ESTEEM project. Act as the central administrative point of contact for the project across all five partners (ATU, Ulster University, NWRC, Donegal ETB, CCBC). Coordinate scheduling, agendas and minute-taking for the NS ESTEEM Project Steering Group, NS ESTEEM Project Delivery Group and NS ESTEEM Risk Management Subcommittee. Maintain all NS ESTEEM project documentation, correspondence, records, action logs and compliance evidence in accordance with PEACEPLUS audit standards. Support preparation of presentations, briefing papers, reports and communication materials. Liaise with associate partners, government departments and stakeholder bodies as required. Financial Administration & Compliance Support the NS ESTEEM Programme Manager and ATU Finance Office in monitoring expenditure, maintaining financial records and ensuring compliance with procurement, eligibility and audit rules. Assist with quarterly and annual reporting, partner claims, evidence collation, timesheet management and expenditure verification. Coordinate with the External Financial Controller and assist in preparing documentation for internal and external audits. Monitoring, Reporting & Evaluation Collect monthly activity updates from partners and assist with progress reporting to the NS ESTEEM Steering Group and SEUPB. Maintain project KPIs, risk register, monitoring dashboards and compliance trackers. Support preparations for mid-term and final project evaluations. Salary Scale (€57,897 - €70,733) Essential Qualifications and Skills Candidates must: • Have the requisite knowledge, skills and competencies to carry out the role to a high standard. • Be capable and competent of fulfilling the role to a high standard. • Have obtained at least Grade O6 (formerly D3) in five subjects in the Leaving Certificate Examination (Higher, Ordinary, Applied or Vocational Programmes) or equivalent; or have passed an examination at the appropriate level within the QQI qualifications framework which can be assessed as being comparable to Leaving Certificate standard or equivalent or higher; or have appropriate relevant experience which encompasses equivalent skills and expertise. Desirable Qualifications and Skills Desirable Qualifications: • A Level 8 degree in a relevant discipline. • A qualification that encompasses project management. Desirable Experience: • Three years' relevant work experience. • Experience with PEACEPLUS, EU-funded or cross-border programmes. • Familiarity with project monitoring frameworks, KPI tracking and reporting structures. • Knowledge of tertiary education, skills policy, qualification frameworks or regulatory environments in Ireland/Northern Ireland. • Experience supporting both research-based and policy-focused projects. Overview of the Role The North South Education, Skills and Training: Empowering Economic Mobility (North South ESTEEM) is a 39-month cross-border initiative (2025–2029) funded by PEACEPLUS under Investment Area 6.1 and led by Atlantic Technological University in partnership with Ulster University, North West Regional College, Donegal Education and Training Board and Centre for Cross Border Cooperation. The project aims to expand student mobility, improve employment skills portability, and address systemic barriers arising from differing education, qualification and regulatory systems across the island. The NS ESTEEM Administrator will play a key role in supporting ATU to achieve its cross-border engagement objectives and will be central to supporting the delivery of the PEACEPLUS-funded NS ESTEEM project. Duties Project Administration & Coordination • Support ATU’s cross-border engagement activities under ATU’s Vice President for Cross-Border Engagement and specifically on the PEACEPLUS-funded NS ESTEEM project. • Act as the central administrative point of contact for the project across all five partners (ATU, Ulster University, NWRC, Donegal ETB and CCBC). • Coordinate scheduling, agendas and minute-taking for the NS ESTEEM Project Steering Group, NS ESTEEM Project Delivery Group and NS ESTEEM Risk Management Subcommittee. • Maintain all NS ESTEEM project documentation, correspondence, records, action logs and compliance evidence in accordance with PEACEPLUS audit standards. • Support preparation of presentations, briefing papers, reports and communication materials. • Liaise with associate partners, government departments and stakeholder bodies as required. Financial Administration & Compliance • Support the NS ESTEEM Programme Manager and ATU Finance Office in monitoring expenditure, maintaining financial records and ensuring compliance with procurement, eligibility and audit rules. • Assist with quarterly and annual reporting, partner claims, evidence collation, timesheet management and expenditure verification. • Coordinate with the External Financial Controller and assist in preparing documentation for internal and external audits. Monitoring, Reporting & Evaluation • Collect monthly activity updates from partners and assist with progress reporting to the NS ESTEEM Steering Group and SEUPB. • Maintain project KPIs, risk register, monitoring dashboards and compliance trackers. • Support preparations for mid-term and final project evaluations. Salary Scale €57,897 – €70,733 per annum.
NS ESTEEM Administrator
The Position The Council now invites applications from suitably qualified persons who wish to be considered for inclusion on a panel from which permanent and fixed term contract posts for the position of Senior Executive Technician across different functions. Assignments for this role may be in Roads, Housing, Capital Projects and Planning. The Senior Executive Technician is a senior technical post and the duties associated with this role require a high level of technical knowledge. The Senior Executive Technician will be required to lead a team and to liaise with external agencies and support service areas within the Local Authority. Duties & Responsibilities • Provide technical services relevant to the area of responsibility to which he/she has been assigned, including site inspection, site surveying, creation of drawings and graphics, report writing and such other duties associated with a drawing office; • Operating the appropriate technology as required to carry out the work to which he/she has been assigned, e.g. CAD, Graphics, GIS Software such as ESRI/ArcGIS, Autodesk’s AutoCAD and/or MicroStation CAD software, Microsoft Office Suite of Applications, especially Access, Excel and PowerPoint; • Knowing and understanding regulations and their implications for the organisation and employees and their implication in the workplace; • Work as part of a dynamic technical team; • Liaise with other departments, members of the public and external agencies in relation to operational aspects of assigned work; • Manage a team including: prioritising work as determined by the Head of Department including the allocation of work to ensure effective and efficient delivery of programmes; • Preparation of public consultation display material and assistance at public consultation; • Manage work flows and producing regular progress reports on all aspects of area of responsibility; • Mentor and coach Technicians Grade II and Executive Technicians; • Contribute to individual staff development, personal development and team development initiatives; • Carry out site visits and preparing recommendations in relation to planning enforcement including attendance at court cases and the giving of evidence; • Prepare estimates for future projects and works; • Site surveying and setting out using GPS, total stations, automatic levels for use in the preparation of preliminary design plans, detail design drawings and setting out files; • Work with other departments and stakeholders (e.g. District Engineers, Water, Environment), other bodies (e.g. Uisce Éireann, The Office of the Ombudsman), developers, Elected Members and the public; • Carry out all responsibilities in relation to health and safety including risk assessments. The post holder may 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 duties as designated from time to time. Qualifications for the Post Character Candidates shall 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. 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 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, Training, Experience Candidates must have on the latest date of receipt of completed application forms: (a) have satisfactory experience, in a technician post at Grade I or higher level or in an analogous post under a local authority or health board in the State; (b) have at least seven years satisfactory relevant experience in a technician post at Grade II or higher level or an analogous post; (c) have a thorough knowledge of all the technical aspects of local authority work and a deeper knowledge of at least one relevant section of the work and possess such training or experience as would enable them to take charge of such a section of the work; (d) have adequate experience in dealing with other departments within their own organisations and with other bodies; (e) have adequate experience in the direction, supervision, and control of staff; and (f) possess technical training and experience of a high standard and adequate administrative ability. Non-Irish qualifications must be accompanied by a determination from Quality and Qualifications Ireland to establish their comparability against the Irish National Framework of Qualifications. Overseas qualifications must also be accompanied by a translation document. The onus is on the candidate to ensure that the relevant qualification is listed on their application form and to submit all relevant educational qualifications. DRIVING LICENCE / TRAVEL The holder of the office will be required to hold a valid Irish/EU full driving licence for Class B vehicles or a licence acceptable to NDLS for exchange, free from endorsement and disqualification. They must be a competent driver and shall drive a motor car in the course of his/her duties and, for this purpose, provide and maintain a car to the satisfaction of the Local Authority. The Local Authority must be indemnified on their insurance. NDLS Driving Licence Exchange Information Desirables It is desirable that candidates will demonstrate through their application form and at the interview the following: • Excellent communication, interpersonal skills and people skills; • Experience in GIS Software such as ESRI ArcGIS and satisfactory IT skills; • Relevant experience in AutoCAD, Autoturn, Keylines and Keysigns software; • Knowledge of the MapRoad Pavement Management System, Prime 2, PSCI rating; • Have knowledge of the technical aspects of local authority work and in particular the design of transportation projects, taking-in-charge and/or enforcement and possess such training and experience that would enable them to take charge of such projects in the office or on site; • Be self-motivated with a record of demonstrating initiative and judgement in the role; • Possess satisfactory knowledge of health and safety and carry out all responsibilities in relation to Health and Safety matters; • Ability to supervise contractors on site to ensure that all works are undertaken as per specification and in compliance with design and contract requirements; • Represent Westmeath County Council at meetings when required; • Have knowledge of the Road Schedule and how to keep it updated; • Possess excellent knowledge of construction. The candidate should have the ability to survey and monitor developments through the course of construction from a planning and technical compliance perspective. The Post A panel will be formed for an initial period of one year and this may be extended for a further year at the discretion of the Chief Executive. The panel may be used to fill permanent and fixed-term positions that may arise for its duration. Vacancies will be offered in order of merit as per the panel. Vacancies may arise on a county-wide basis. Westmeath County Council reserves the right to assign employees to any work location having regard to funding and/or operational circumstances. Salary The current salary for the post of Senior Executive Technician is €55,622 – €66,993 per annum (including Long Service Increments) as per Circular EL 02/2026. Payment of increments is dependent on satisfactory performance. Entry point of this scale will be determined in accordance with the Circulars issued by the Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government. New entrants to the Local Authority Service commence on the first point of the scale in accordance with current Government Policy as set out in Department of the Environment Circular Letter EL 02/2011 of 28 January 2011 and Circular EL 05/2016 dated 5 February 2016. Remuneration is paid fortnightly by PayPath directly to the employee’s nominated bank account. The current pay cycle may be revised during the period of employment. Remuneration is subject to all statutory deductions, e.g. PAYE and PRSI. Increments are paid annually subject to satisfactory attendance, conduct and performance and national agreements. Increments may be withheld if performance, attendance and/or conduct are not satisfactory. You agree that, in the event of an overpayment of salary or other monies to you, the Council reserves the right to deduct monies from your “wages” (for the purposes of the Payment of Wages Act, 1991) for the purpose of reimbursement of the Council of the amount of the overpayment(s), in keeping with the Payment of Wages Act 1991, Section 5(5). clean spaces dont summarize fix weird symbols Essential Qualifications and Skills Candidates must: have the requisite knowledge, skills and competencies to carry out the role to a high standard; be capable and competent of fulfilling the role to a high standard; have obtained at least Grade O6 (formerly D3) in five subjects in the Leaving Certificate Examination (higher, ordinary, applied or vocational programmes) or equivalent or have passed an examination at the appropriate level within the QQI qualifications framework which can be assessed as being of a comparable to Leaving Certificate standard or equivalent or higher or have appropriate relevant experience which encompasses equivalent skills and expertise. Desirable Qualifications and Skills Desirable qualifications: A Level 8 degree in a relevant discipline. A qualification that encompasses project management. Desirable experience: 3-years relevant work experience. Experience with PEACEPLUS, EU-funded or cross-border programmes. Familiarity with project monitoring frameworks, KPI tracking and reporting structures. Knowledge of tertiary education, skills policy, qualification frameworks or regulatory environments in Ireland/Northern Ireland. Experience supporting both research-based and policy-focused projects. Overview of the Role The North South Education, Skills and Training: Empowering Economic Mobility (North South ESTEEM) is a 39-month cross border initiative (2025–2029) funded by PEACEPLUS under Investment Area 6.1 and led by Atlantic Technological University in partnership with Ulster University, North West Regional College, Donegal ETB and the Centre for Cross Border Cooperation (CCBC). The project aims to expand student mobility, improve employment skills portability, and address systemic barriers arising from differing education, qualification and regulatory systems across the island. The NS ESTEEM Administrator will play a key role in supporting ATU achieve its cross-border engagement objectives and be central to supporting the delivery of PEACEPLUS funded NS ESTEEM project. Duties Project Administration & Coordination Support ATU’s cross-border engagement activities under ATU’s VP for Cross-border Engagement and specifically on the PEACEPLUS funded NS ESTEEM project. Act as the central administrative point of contact for the project across all five partners (ATU, Ulster University, NWRC, Donegal ETB, CCBC). Coordinate scheduling, agendas and minute-taking for the NS ESTEEM Project Steering Group, NS ESTEEM Project Delivery Group and NS ESTEEM Risk Management Subcommittee. Maintain all NS ESTEEM project documentation, correspondence, records, action logs and compliance evidence in accordance with PEACEPLUS audit standards. Support preparation of presentations, briefing papers, reports and communication materials. Liaise with associate partners, government departments and stakeholder bodies as required. Financial Administration & Compliance Support the NS ESTEEM Programme Manager and ATU Finance Office in monitoring expenditure, maintaining financial records and ensuring compliance with procurement, eligibility and audit rules. Assist with quarterly and annual reporting, partner claims, evidence collation, timesheet management and expenditure verification. Coordinate with the External Financial Controller and assist in preparing documentation for internal and external audits. Monitoring, Reporting & Evaluation Collect monthly activity updates from partners and assist with progress reporting to the NS ESTEEM Steering Group and SEUPB. Maintain project KPIs, risk register, monitoring dashboards and compliance trackers. Support preparations for mid-term and final project evaluations. Salary Scale (€57,897 - €70,733) Essential Qualifications and Skills Candidates must: • Have the requisite knowledge, skills and competencies to carry out the role to a high standard. • Be capable and competent of fulfilling the role to a high standard. • Have obtained at least Grade O6 (formerly D3) in five subjects in the Leaving Certificate Examination (Higher, Ordinary, Applied or Vocational Programmes) or equivalent; or have passed an examination at the appropriate level within the QQI qualifications framework which can be assessed as being comparable to Leaving Certificate standard or equivalent or higher; or have appropriate relevant experience which encompasses equivalent skills and expertise. Desirable Qualifications and Skills Desirable Qualifications: • A Level 8 degree in a relevant discipline. • A qualification that encompasses project management. Desirable Experience: • Three years' relevant work experience. • Experience with PEACEPLUS, EU-funded or cross-border programmes. • Familiarity with project monitoring frameworks, KPI tracking and reporting structures. • Knowledge of tertiary education, skills policy, qualification frameworks or regulatory environments in Ireland/Northern Ireland. • Experience supporting both research-based and policy-focused projects. Overview of the Role The North South Education, Skills and Training: Empowering Economic Mobility (North South ESTEEM) is a 39-month cross-border initiative (2025–2029) funded by PEACEPLUS under Investment Area 6.1 and led by Atlantic Technological University in partnership with Ulster University, North West Regional College, Donegal Education and Training Board and Centre for Cross Border Cooperation. The project aims to expand student mobility, improve employment skills portability, and address systemic barriers arising from differing education, qualification and regulatory systems across the island. The NS ESTEEM Administrator will play a key role in supporting ATU to achieve its cross-border engagement objectives and will be central to supporting the delivery of the PEACEPLUS-funded NS ESTEEM project. Duties Project Administration & Coordination • Support ATU’s cross-border engagement activities under ATU’s Vice President for Cross-Border Engagement and specifically on the PEACEPLUS-funded NS ESTEEM project. • Act as the central administrative point of contact for the project across all five partners (ATU, Ulster University, NWRC, Donegal ETB and CCBC). • Coordinate scheduling, agendas and minute-taking for the NS ESTEEM Project Steering Group, NS ESTEEM Project Delivery Group and NS ESTEEM Risk Management Subcommittee. • Maintain all NS ESTEEM project documentation, correspondence, records, action logs and compliance evidence in accordance with PEACEPLUS audit standards. • Support preparation of presentations, briefing papers, reports and communication materials. • Liaise with associate partners, government departments and stakeholder bodies as required. Financial Administration & Compliance • Support the NS ESTEEM Programme Manager and ATU Finance Office in monitoring expenditure, maintaining financial records and ensuring compliance with procurement, eligibility and audit rules. • Assist with quarterly and annual reporting, partner claims, evidence collation, timesheet management and expenditure verification. • Coordinate with the External Financial Controller and assist in preparing documentation for internal and external audits. Monitoring, Reporting & Evaluation • Collect monthly activity updates from partners and assist with progress reporting to the NS ESTEEM Steering Group and SEUPB. • Maintain project KPIs, risk register, monitoring dashboards and compliance trackers. • Support preparations for mid-term and final project evaluations. Salary Scale €57,897 – €70,733 per annum.
NS ESTEEM Administrator
The Position The Council now invites applications from suitably qualified persons who wish to be considered for inclusion on a panel from which permanent and fixed term contract posts for the position of Senior Executive Technician across different functions. Assignments for this role may be in Roads, Housing, Capital Projects and Planning. The Senior Executive Technician is a senior technical post and the duties associated with this role require a high level of technical knowledge. The Senior Executive Technician will be required to lead a team and to liaise with external agencies and support service areas within the Local Authority. Duties & Responsibilities • Provide technical services relevant to the area of responsibility to which he/she has been assigned, including site inspection, site surveying, creation of drawings and graphics, report writing and such other duties associated with a drawing office; • Operating the appropriate technology as required to carry out the work to which he/she has been assigned, e.g. CAD, Graphics, GIS Software such as ESRI/ArcGIS, Autodesk’s AutoCAD and/or MicroStation CAD software, Microsoft Office Suite of Applications, especially Access, Excel and PowerPoint; • Knowing and understanding regulations and their implications for the organisation and employees and their implication in the workplace; • Work as part of a dynamic technical team; • Liaise with other departments, members of the public and external agencies in relation to operational aspects of assigned work; • Manage a team including: prioritising work as determined by the Head of Department including the allocation of work to ensure effective and efficient delivery of programmes; • Preparation of public consultation display material and assistance at public consultation; • Manage work flows and producing regular progress reports on all aspects of area of responsibility; • Mentor and coach Technicians Grade II and Executive Technicians; • Contribute to individual staff development, personal development and team development initiatives; • Carry out site visits and preparing recommendations in relation to planning enforcement including attendance at court cases and the giving of evidence; • Prepare estimates for future projects and works; • Site surveying and setting out using GPS, total stations, automatic levels for use in the preparation of preliminary design plans, detail design drawings and setting out files; • Work with other departments and stakeholders (e.g. District Engineers, Water, Environment), other bodies (e.g. Uisce Éireann, The Office of the Ombudsman), developers, Elected Members and the public; • Carry out all responsibilities in relation to health and safety including risk assessments. The post holder may 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 duties as designated from time to time. Qualifications for the Post Character Candidates shall 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. 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 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, Training, Experience Candidates must have on the latest date of receipt of completed application forms: (a) have satisfactory experience, in a technician post at Grade I or higher level or in an analogous post under a local authority or health board in the State; (b) have at least seven years satisfactory relevant experience in a technician post at Grade II or higher level or an analogous post; (c) have a thorough knowledge of all the technical aspects of local authority work and a deeper knowledge of at least one relevant section of the work and possess such training or experience as would enable them to take charge of such a section of the work; (d) have adequate experience in dealing with other departments within their own organisations and with other bodies; (e) have adequate experience in the direction, supervision, and control of staff; and (f) possess technical training and experience of a high standard and adequate administrative ability. Non-Irish qualifications must be accompanied by a determination from Quality and Qualifications Ireland to establish their comparability against the Irish National Framework of Qualifications. Overseas qualifications must also be accompanied by a translation document. The onus is on the candidate to ensure that the relevant qualification is listed on their application form and to submit all relevant educational qualifications. DRIVING LICENCE / TRAVEL The holder of the office will be required to hold a valid Irish/EU full driving licence for Class B vehicles or a licence acceptable to NDLS for exchange, free from endorsement and disqualification. They must be a competent driver and shall drive a motor car in the course of his/her duties and, for this purpose, provide and maintain a car to the satisfaction of the Local Authority. The Local Authority must be indemnified on their insurance. NDLS Driving Licence Exchange Information Desirables It is desirable that candidates will demonstrate through their application form and at the interview the following: • Excellent communication, interpersonal skills and people skills; • Experience in GIS Software such as ESRI ArcGIS and satisfactory IT skills; • Relevant experience in AutoCAD, Autoturn, Keylines and Keysigns software; • Knowledge of the MapRoad Pavement Management System, Prime 2, PSCI rating; • Have knowledge of the technical aspects of local authority work and in particular the design of transportation projects, taking-in-charge and/or enforcement and possess such training and experience that would enable them to take charge of such projects in the office or on site; • Be self-motivated with a record of demonstrating initiative and judgement in the role; • Possess satisfactory knowledge of health and safety and carry out all responsibilities in relation to Health and Safety matters; • Ability to supervise contractors on site to ensure that all works are undertaken as per specification and in compliance with design and contract requirements; • Represent Westmeath County Council at meetings when required; • Have knowledge of the Road Schedule and how to keep it updated; • Possess excellent knowledge of construction. The candidate should have the ability to survey and monitor developments through the course of construction from a planning and technical compliance perspective. The Post A panel will be formed for an initial period of one year and this may be extended for a further year at the discretion of the Chief Executive. The panel may be used to fill permanent and fixed-term positions that may arise for its duration. Vacancies will be offered in order of merit as per the panel. Vacancies may arise on a county-wide basis. Westmeath County Council reserves the right to assign employees to any work location having regard to funding and/or operational circumstances. Salary The current salary for the post of Senior Executive Technician is €55,622 – €66,993 per annum (including Long Service Increments) as per Circular EL 02/2026. Payment of increments is dependent on satisfactory performance. Entry point of this scale will be determined in accordance with the Circulars issued by the Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government. New entrants to the Local Authority Service commence on the first point of the scale in accordance with current Government Policy as set out in Department of the Environment Circular Letter EL 02/2011 of 28 January 2011 and Circular EL 05/2016 dated 5 February 2016. Remuneration is paid fortnightly by PayPath directly to the employee’s nominated bank account. The current pay cycle may be revised during the period of employment. Remuneration is subject to all statutory deductions, e.g. PAYE and PRSI. Increments are paid annually subject to satisfactory attendance, conduct and performance and national agreements. Increments may be withheld if performance, attendance and/or conduct are not satisfactory. You agree that, in the event of an overpayment of salary or other monies to you, the Council reserves the right to deduct monies from your “wages” (for the purposes of the Payment of Wages Act, 1991) for the purpose of reimbursement of the Council of the amount of the overpayment(s), in keeping with the Payment of Wages Act 1991, Section 5(5). clean spaces dont summarize fix weird symbols Essential Qualifications and Skills Candidates must: have the requisite knowledge, skills and competencies to carry out the role to a high standard; be capable and competent of fulfilling the role to a high standard; have obtained at least Grade O6 (formerly D3) in five subjects in the Leaving Certificate Examination (higher, ordinary, applied or vocational programmes) or equivalent or have passed an examination at the appropriate level within the QQI qualifications framework which can be assessed as being of a comparable to Leaving Certificate standard or equivalent or higher or have appropriate relevant experience which encompasses equivalent skills and expertise. Desirable Qualifications and Skills Desirable qualifications: A Level 8 degree in a relevant discipline. A qualification that encompasses project management. Desirable experience: 3-years relevant work experience. Experience with PEACEPLUS, EU-funded or cross-border programmes. Familiarity with project monitoring frameworks, KPI tracking and reporting structures. Knowledge of tertiary education, skills policy, qualification frameworks or regulatory environments in Ireland/Northern Ireland. Experience supporting both research-based and policy-focused projects. Overview of the Role The North South Education, Skills and Training: Empowering Economic Mobility (North South ESTEEM) is a 39-month cross border initiative (2025–2029) funded by PEACEPLUS under Investment Area 6.1 and led by Atlantic Technological University in partnership with Ulster University, North West Regional College, Donegal ETB and the Centre for Cross Border Cooperation (CCBC). The project aims to expand student mobility, improve employment skills portability, and address systemic barriers arising from differing education, qualification and regulatory systems across the island. The NS ESTEEM Administrator will play a key role in supporting ATU achieve its cross-border engagement objectives and be central to supporting the delivery of PEACEPLUS funded NS ESTEEM project. Duties Project Administration & Coordination Support ATU’s cross-border engagement activities under ATU’s VP for Cross-border Engagement and specifically on the PEACEPLUS funded NS ESTEEM project. Act as the central administrative point of contact for the project across all five partners (ATU, Ulster University, NWRC, Donegal ETB, CCBC). Coordinate scheduling, agendas and minute-taking for the NS ESTEEM Project Steering Group, NS ESTEEM Project Delivery Group and NS ESTEEM Risk Management Subcommittee. Maintain all NS ESTEEM project documentation, correspondence, records, action logs and compliance evidence in accordance with PEACEPLUS audit standards. Support preparation of presentations, briefing papers, reports and communication materials. Liaise with associate partners, government departments and stakeholder bodies as required. Financial Administration & Compliance Support the NS ESTEEM Programme Manager and ATU Finance Office in monitoring expenditure, maintaining financial records and ensuring compliance with procurement, eligibility and audit rules. Assist with quarterly and annual reporting, partner claims, evidence collation, timesheet management and expenditure verification. Coordinate with the External Financial Controller and assist in preparing documentation for internal and external audits. Monitoring, Reporting & Evaluation Collect monthly activity updates from partners and assist with progress reporting to the NS ESTEEM Steering Group and SEUPB. Maintain project KPIs, risk register, monitoring dashboards and compliance trackers. Support preparations for mid-term and final project evaluations. Salary Scale (€57,897 - €70,733) Essential Qualifications and Skills Candidates must: • Have the requisite knowledge, skills and competencies to carry out the role to a high standard. • Be capable and competent of fulfilling the role to a high standard. • Have obtained at least Grade O6 (formerly D3) in five subjects in the Leaving Certificate Examination (Higher, Ordinary, Applied or Vocational Programmes) or equivalent; or have passed an examination at the appropriate level within the QQI qualifications framework which can be assessed as being comparable to Leaving Certificate standard or equivalent or higher; or have appropriate relevant experience which encompasses equivalent skills and expertise. Desirable Qualifications and Skills Desirable Qualifications: • A Level 8 degree in a relevant discipline. • A qualification that encompasses project management. Desirable Experience: • Three years' relevant work experience. • Experience with PEACEPLUS, EU-funded or cross-border programmes. • Familiarity with project monitoring frameworks, KPI tracking and reporting structures. • Knowledge of tertiary education, skills policy, qualification frameworks or regulatory environments in Ireland/Northern Ireland. • Experience supporting both research-based and policy-focused projects. Overview of the Role The North South Education, Skills and Training: Empowering Economic Mobility (North South ESTEEM) is a 39-month cross-border initiative (2025–2029) funded by PEACEPLUS under Investment Area 6.1 and led by Atlantic Technological University in partnership with Ulster University, North West Regional College, Donegal Education and Training Board and Centre for Cross Border Cooperation. The project aims to expand student mobility, improve employment skills portability, and address systemic barriers arising from differing education, qualification and regulatory systems across the island. The NS ESTEEM Administrator will play a key role in supporting ATU to achieve its cross-border engagement objectives and will be central to supporting the delivery of the PEACEPLUS-funded NS ESTEEM project. Duties Project Administration & Coordination • Support ATU’s cross-border engagement activities under ATU’s Vice President for Cross-Border Engagement and specifically on the PEACEPLUS-funded NS ESTEEM project. • Act as the central administrative point of contact for the project across all five partners (ATU, Ulster University, NWRC, Donegal ETB and CCBC). • Coordinate scheduling, agendas and minute-taking for the NS ESTEEM Project Steering Group, NS ESTEEM Project Delivery Group and NS ESTEEM Risk Management Subcommittee. • Maintain all NS ESTEEM project documentation, correspondence, records, action logs and compliance evidence in accordance with PEACEPLUS audit standards. • Support preparation of presentations, briefing papers, reports and communication materials. • Liaise with associate partners, government departments and stakeholder bodies as required. Financial Administration & Compliance • Support the NS ESTEEM Programme Manager and ATU Finance Office in monitoring expenditure, maintaining financial records and ensuring compliance with procurement, eligibility and audit rules. • Assist with quarterly and annual reporting, partner claims, evidence collation, timesheet management and expenditure verification. • Coordinate with the External Financial Controller and assist in preparing documentation for internal and external audits. Monitoring, Reporting & Evaluation • Collect monthly activity updates from partners and assist with progress reporting to the NS ESTEEM Steering Group and SEUPB. • Maintain project KPIs, risk register, monitoring dashboards and compliance trackers. • Support preparations for mid-term and final project evaluations. Salary Scale €57,897 – €70,733 per annum.
NS ESTEEM Administrator
The Position The Council now invites applications from suitably qualified persons who wish to be considered for inclusion on a panel from which permanent and fixed term contract posts for the position of Senior Executive Technician across different functions. Assignments for this role may be in Roads, Housing, Capital Projects and Planning. The Senior Executive Technician is a senior technical post and the duties associated with this role require a high level of technical knowledge. The Senior Executive Technician will be required to lead a team and to liaise with external agencies and support service areas within the Local Authority. Duties & Responsibilities • Provide technical services relevant to the area of responsibility to which he/she has been assigned, including site inspection, site surveying, creation of drawings and graphics, report writing and such other duties associated with a drawing office; • Operating the appropriate technology as required to carry out the work to which he/she has been assigned, e.g. CAD, Graphics, GIS Software such as ESRI/ArcGIS, Autodesk’s AutoCAD and/or MicroStation CAD software, Microsoft Office Suite of Applications, especially Access, Excel and PowerPoint; • Knowing and understanding regulations and their implications for the organisation and employees and their implication in the workplace; • Work as part of a dynamic technical team; • Liaise with other departments, members of the public and external agencies in relation to operational aspects of assigned work; • Manage a team including: prioritising work as determined by the Head of Department including the allocation of work to ensure effective and efficient delivery of programmes; • Preparation of public consultation display material and assistance at public consultation; • Manage work flows and producing regular progress reports on all aspects of area of responsibility; • Mentor and coach Technicians Grade II and Executive Technicians; • Contribute to individual staff development, personal development and team development initiatives; • Carry out site visits and preparing recommendations in relation to planning enforcement including attendance at court cases and the giving of evidence; • Prepare estimates for future projects and works; • Site surveying and setting out using GPS, total stations, automatic levels for use in the preparation of preliminary design plans, detail design drawings and setting out files; • Work with other departments and stakeholders (e.g. District Engineers, Water, Environment), other bodies (e.g. Uisce Éireann, The Office of the Ombudsman), developers, Elected Members and the public; • Carry out all responsibilities in relation to health and safety including risk assessments. The post holder may 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 duties as designated from time to time. Qualifications for the Post Character Candidates shall 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. 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 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, Training, Experience Candidates must have on the latest date of receipt of completed application forms: (a) have satisfactory experience, in a technician post at Grade I or higher level or in an analogous post under a local authority or health board in the State; (b) have at least seven years satisfactory relevant experience in a technician post at Grade II or higher level or an analogous post; (c) have a thorough knowledge of all the technical aspects of local authority work and a deeper knowledge of at least one relevant section of the work and possess such training or experience as would enable them to take charge of such a section of the work; (d) have adequate experience in dealing with other departments within their own organisations and with other bodies; (e) have adequate experience in the direction, supervision, and control of staff; and (f) possess technical training and experience of a high standard and adequate administrative ability. Non-Irish qualifications must be accompanied by a determination from Quality and Qualifications Ireland to establish their comparability against the Irish National Framework of Qualifications. Overseas qualifications must also be accompanied by a translation document. The onus is on the candidate to ensure that the relevant qualification is listed on their application form and to submit all relevant educational qualifications. DRIVING LICENCE / TRAVEL The holder of the office will be required to hold a valid Irish/EU full driving licence for Class B vehicles or a licence acceptable to NDLS for exchange, free from endorsement and disqualification. They must be a competent driver and shall drive a motor car in the course of his/her duties and, for this purpose, provide and maintain a car to the satisfaction of the Local Authority. The Local Authority must be indemnified on their insurance. NDLS Driving Licence Exchange Information Desirables It is desirable that candidates will demonstrate through their application form and at the interview the following: • Excellent communication, interpersonal skills and people skills; • Experience in GIS Software such as ESRI ArcGIS and satisfactory IT skills; • Relevant experience in AutoCAD, Autoturn, Keylines and Keysigns software; • Knowledge of the MapRoad Pavement Management System, Prime 2, PSCI rating; • Have knowledge of the technical aspects of local authority work and in particular the design of transportation projects, taking-in-charge and/or enforcement and possess such training and experience that would enable them to take charge of such projects in the office or on site; • Be self-motivated with a record of demonstrating initiative and judgement in the role; • Possess satisfactory knowledge of health and safety and carry out all responsibilities in relation to Health and Safety matters; • Ability to supervise contractors on site to ensure that all works are undertaken as per specification and in compliance with design and contract requirements; • Represent Westmeath County Council at meetings when required; • Have knowledge of the Road Schedule and how to keep it updated; • Possess excellent knowledge of construction. The candidate should have the ability to survey and monitor developments through the course of construction from a planning and technical compliance perspective. The Post A panel will be formed for an initial period of one year and this may be extended for a further year at the discretion of the Chief Executive. The panel may be used to fill permanent and fixed-term positions that may arise for its duration. Vacancies will be offered in order of merit as per the panel. Vacancies may arise on a county-wide basis. Westmeath County Council reserves the right to assign employees to any work location having regard to funding and/or operational circumstances. Salary The current salary for the post of Senior Executive Technician is €55,622 – €66,993 per annum (including Long Service Increments) as per Circular EL 02/2026. Payment of increments is dependent on satisfactory performance. Entry point of this scale will be determined in accordance with the Circulars issued by the Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government. New entrants to the Local Authority Service commence on the first point of the scale in accordance with current Government Policy as set out in Department of the Environment Circular Letter EL 02/2011 of 28 January 2011 and Circular EL 05/2016 dated 5 February 2016. Remuneration is paid fortnightly by PayPath directly to the employee’s nominated bank account. The current pay cycle may be revised during the period of employment. Remuneration is subject to all statutory deductions, e.g. PAYE and PRSI. Increments are paid annually subject to satisfactory attendance, conduct and performance and national agreements. Increments may be withheld if performance, attendance and/or conduct are not satisfactory. You agree that, in the event of an overpayment of salary or other monies to you, the Council reserves the right to deduct monies from your “wages” (for the purposes of the Payment of Wages Act, 1991) for the purpose of reimbursement of the Council of the amount of the overpayment(s), in keeping with the Payment of Wages Act 1991, Section 5(5). clean spaces dont summarize fix weird symbols Essential Qualifications and Skills Candidates must: have the requisite knowledge, skills and competencies to carry out the role to a high standard; be capable and competent of fulfilling the role to a high standard; have obtained at least Grade O6 (formerly D3) in five subjects in the Leaving Certificate Examination (higher, ordinary, applied or vocational programmes) or equivalent or have passed an examination at the appropriate level within the QQI qualifications framework which can be assessed as being of a comparable to Leaving Certificate standard or equivalent or higher or have appropriate relevant experience which encompasses equivalent skills and expertise. Desirable Qualifications and Skills Desirable qualifications: A Level 8 degree in a relevant discipline. A qualification that encompasses project management. Desirable experience: 3-years relevant work experience. Experience with PEACEPLUS, EU-funded or cross-border programmes. Familiarity with project monitoring frameworks, KPI tracking and reporting structures. Knowledge of tertiary education, skills policy, qualification frameworks or regulatory environments in Ireland/Northern Ireland. Experience supporting both research-based and policy-focused projects. Overview of the Role The North South Education, Skills and Training: Empowering Economic Mobility (North South ESTEEM) is a 39-month cross border initiative (2025–2029) funded by PEACEPLUS under Investment Area 6.1 and led by Atlantic Technological University in partnership with Ulster University, North West Regional College, Donegal ETB and the Centre for Cross Border Cooperation (CCBC). The project aims to expand student mobility, improve employment skills portability, and address systemic barriers arising from differing education, qualification and regulatory systems across the island. The NS ESTEEM Administrator will play a key role in supporting ATU achieve its cross-border engagement objectives and be central to supporting the delivery of PEACEPLUS funded NS ESTEEM project. Duties Project Administration & Coordination Support ATU’s cross-border engagement activities under ATU’s VP for Cross-border Engagement and specifically on the PEACEPLUS funded NS ESTEEM project. Act as the central administrative point of contact for the project across all five partners (ATU, Ulster University, NWRC, Donegal ETB, CCBC). Coordinate scheduling, agendas and minute-taking for the NS ESTEEM Project Steering Group, NS ESTEEM Project Delivery Group and NS ESTEEM Risk Management Subcommittee. Maintain all NS ESTEEM project documentation, correspondence, records, action logs and compliance evidence in accordance with PEACEPLUS audit standards. Support preparation of presentations, briefing papers, reports and communication materials. Liaise with associate partners, government departments and stakeholder bodies as required. Financial Administration & Compliance Support the NS ESTEEM Programme Manager and ATU Finance Office in monitoring expenditure, maintaining financial records and ensuring compliance with procurement, eligibility and audit rules. Assist with quarterly and annual reporting, partner claims, evidence collation, timesheet management and expenditure verification. Coordinate with the External Financial Controller and assist in preparing documentation for internal and external audits. Monitoring, Reporting & Evaluation Collect monthly activity updates from partners and assist with progress reporting to the NS ESTEEM Steering Group and SEUPB. Maintain project KPIs, risk register, monitoring dashboards and compliance trackers. Support preparations for mid-term and final project evaluations. Salary Scale (€57,897 - €70,733) Essential Qualifications and Skills Candidates must: • Have the requisite knowledge, skills and competencies to carry out the role to a high standard. • Be capable and competent of fulfilling the role to a high standard. • Have obtained at least Grade O6 (formerly D3) in five subjects in the Leaving Certificate Examination (Higher, Ordinary, Applied or Vocational Programmes) or equivalent; or have passed an examination at the appropriate level within the QQI qualifications framework which can be assessed as being comparable to Leaving Certificate standard or equivalent or higher; or have appropriate relevant experience which encompasses equivalent skills and expertise. Desirable Qualifications and Skills Desirable Qualifications: • A Level 8 degree in a relevant discipline. • A qualification that encompasses project management. Desirable Experience: • Three years' relevant work experience. • Experience with PEACEPLUS, EU-funded or cross-border programmes. • Familiarity with project monitoring frameworks, KPI tracking and reporting structures. • Knowledge of tertiary education, skills policy, qualification frameworks or regulatory environments in Ireland/Northern Ireland. • Experience supporting both research-based and policy-focused projects. Overview of the Role The North South Education, Skills and Training: Empowering Economic Mobility (North South ESTEEM) is a 39-month cross-border initiative (2025–2029) funded by PEACEPLUS under Investment Area 6.1 and led by Atlantic Technological University in partnership with Ulster University, North West Regional College, Donegal Education and Training Board and Centre for Cross Border Cooperation. The project aims to expand student mobility, improve employment skills portability, and address systemic barriers arising from differing education, qualification and regulatory systems across the island. The NS ESTEEM Administrator will play a key role in supporting ATU to achieve its cross-border engagement objectives and will be central to supporting the delivery of the PEACEPLUS-funded NS ESTEEM project. Duties Project Administration & Coordination • Support ATU’s cross-border engagement activities under ATU’s Vice President for Cross-Border Engagement and specifically on the PEACEPLUS-funded NS ESTEEM project. • Act as the central administrative point of contact for the project across all five partners (ATU, Ulster University, NWRC, Donegal ETB and CCBC). • Coordinate scheduling, agendas and minute-taking for the NS ESTEEM Project Steering Group, NS ESTEEM Project Delivery Group and NS ESTEEM Risk Management Subcommittee. • Maintain all NS ESTEEM project documentation, correspondence, records, action logs and compliance evidence in accordance with PEACEPLUS audit standards. • Support preparation of presentations, briefing papers, reports and communication materials. • Liaise with associate partners, government departments and stakeholder bodies as required. Financial Administration & Compliance • Support the NS ESTEEM Programme Manager and ATU Finance Office in monitoring expenditure, maintaining financial records and ensuring compliance with procurement, eligibility and audit rules. • Assist with quarterly and annual reporting, partner claims, evidence collation, timesheet management and expenditure verification. • Coordinate with the External Financial Controller and assist in preparing documentation for internal and external audits. Monitoring, Reporting & Evaluation • Collect monthly activity updates from partners and assist with progress reporting to the NS ESTEEM Steering Group and SEUPB. • Maintain project KPIs, risk register, monitoring dashboards and compliance trackers. • Support preparations for mid-term and final project evaluations. Salary Scale €57,897 – €70,733 per annum.
Senior Executive Technician
The Position The Council now invites applications from suitably qualified persons who wish to be considered for inclusion on a panel from which permanent and fixed term contract posts for the position of Senior Executive Technician across different functions. Assignments for this role may be in Roads, Housing, Capital Projects and Planning. The Senior Executive Technician is a senior technical post and the duties associated with this role require a high level of technical knowledge. The Senior Executive Technician will be required to lead a team and to liaise with external agencies and support service areas within the Local Authority. Duties & Responsibilities • Provide technical services relevant to the area of responsibility to which he/she has been assigned, including site inspection, site surveying, creation of drawings and graphics, report writing and such other duties associated with a drawing office; • Operating the appropriate technology as required to carry out the work to which he/she has been assigned, e.g. CAD, Graphics, GIS Software such as ESRI/ArcGIS, Autodesk’s AutoCAD and/or MicroStation CAD software, Microsoft Office Suite of Applications, especially Access, Excel and PowerPoint; • Knowing and understanding regulations and their implications for the organisation and employees and their implication in the workplace; • Work as part of a dynamic technical team; • Liaise with other departments, members of the public and external agencies in relation to operational aspects of assigned work; • Manage a team including: prioritising work as determined by the Head of Department including the allocation of work to ensure effective and efficient delivery of programmes; • Preparation of public consultation display material and assistance at public consultation; • Manage work flows and producing regular progress reports on all aspects of area of responsibility; • Mentor and coach Technicians Grade II and Executive Technicians; • Contribute to individual staff development, personal development and team development initiatives; • Carry out site visits and preparing recommendations in relation to planning enforcement including attendance at court cases and the giving of evidence; • Prepare estimates for future projects and works; • Site surveying and setting out using GPS, total stations, automatic levels for use in the preparation of preliminary design plans, detail design drawings and setting out files; • Work with other departments and stakeholders (e.g. District Engineers, Water, Environment), other bodies (e.g. Uisce Éireann, The Office of the Ombudsman), developers, Elected Members and the public; • Carry out all responsibilities in relation to health and safety including risk assessments. The post holder may 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 duties as designated from time to time. Qualifications for the Post Character Candidates shall 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. 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 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, Training, Experience Candidates must have on the latest date of receipt of completed application forms: (a) have satisfactory experience, in a technician post at Grade I or higher level or in an analogous post under a local authority or health board in the State; (b) have at least seven years satisfactory relevant experience in a technician post at Grade II or higher level or an analogous post; (c) have a thorough knowledge of all the technical aspects of local authority work and a deeper knowledge of at least one relevant section of the work and possess such training or experience as would enable them to take charge of such a section of the work; (d) have adequate experience in dealing with other departments within their own organisations and with other bodies; (e) have adequate experience in the direction, supervision, and control of staff; and (f) possess technical training and experience of a high standard and adequate administrative ability. Non-Irish qualifications must be accompanied by a determination from Quality and Qualifications Ireland to establish their comparability against the Irish National Framework of Qualifications. Overseas qualifications must also be accompanied by a translation document. The onus is on the candidate to ensure that the relevant qualification is listed on their application form and to submit all relevant educational qualifications. DRIVING LICENCE / TRAVEL The holder of the office will be required to hold a valid Irish/EU full driving licence for Class B vehicles or a licence acceptable to NDLS for exchange, free from endorsement and disqualification. They must be a competent driver and shall drive a motor car in the course of his/her duties and, for this purpose, provide and maintain a car to the satisfaction of the Local Authority. The Local Authority must be indemnified on their insurance. NDLS Driving Licence Exchange Information Desirables It is desirable that candidates will demonstrate through their application form and at the interview the following: • Excellent communication, interpersonal skills and people skills; • Experience in GIS Software such as ESRI ArcGIS and satisfactory IT skills; • Relevant experience in AutoCAD, Autoturn, Keylines and Keysigns software; • Knowledge of the MapRoad Pavement Management System, Prime 2, PSCI rating; • Have knowledge of the technical aspects of local authority work and in particular the design of transportation projects, taking-in-charge and/or enforcement and possess such training and experience that would enable them to take charge of such projects in the office or on site; • Be self-motivated with a record of demonstrating initiative and judgement in the role; • Possess satisfactory knowledge of health and safety and carry out all responsibilities in relation to Health and Safety matters; • Ability to supervise contractors on site to ensure that all works are undertaken as per specification and in compliance with design and contract requirements; • Represent Westmeath County Council at meetings when required; • Have knowledge of the Road Schedule and how to keep it updated; • Possess excellent knowledge of construction. The candidate should have the ability to survey and monitor developments through the course of construction from a planning and technical compliance perspective. The Post A panel will be formed for an initial period of one year and this may be extended for a further year at the discretion of the Chief Executive. The panel may be used to fill permanent and fixed-term positions that may arise for its duration. Vacancies will be offered in order of merit as per the panel. Vacancies may arise on a county-wide basis. Westmeath County Council reserves the right to assign employees to any work location having regard to funding and/or operational circumstances. Salary The current salary for the post of Senior Executive Technician is €55,622 – €66,993 per annum (including Long Service Increments) as per Circular EL 02/2026. Payment of increments is dependent on satisfactory performance. Entry point of this scale will be determined in accordance with the Circulars issued by the Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government. New entrants to the Local Authority Service commence on the first point of the scale in accordance with current Government Policy as set out in Department of the Environment Circular Letter EL 02/2011 of 28 January 2011 and Circular EL 05/2016 dated 5 February 2016. Remuneration is paid fortnightly by PayPath directly to the employee’s nominated bank account. The current pay cycle may be revised during the period of employment. Remuneration is subject to all statutory deductions, e.g. PAYE and PRSI. Increments are paid annually subject to satisfactory attendance, conduct and performance and national agreements. Increments may be withheld if performance, attendance and/or conduct are not satisfactory. You agree that, in the event of an overpayment of salary or other monies to you, the Council reserves the right to deduct monies from your “wages” (for the purposes of the Payment of Wages Act, 1991) for the purpose of reimbursement of the Council of the amount of the overpayment(s), in keeping with the Payment of Wages Act 1991, Section 5(5).
Electrical Apprentice
Mondelēz Production Ireland Limited is a global snack powerhouse with an unrivalled portfolio of brands people love. We are the world’s second largest food company and the number one in the confectionary brand in Ireland. At our Dublin manufacturing site we produce Cadbury favorite’s products such as Twirl, Flake, Boost and Dairy Milk. We have world class manufacturing automated machinery including high speed wrapping machines, PLCs and high level of software and automation. If you are eager to learn, enjoy problem solving and fixing things and would like to work in a fast-paced confectionery manufacturing environment then this might be the right opportunity for you. These 4-year apprenticeships (Solas) comprise of seven phases which include both on the job and off the job learning and on successful completion the apprentice is awarded a QQI Level 6 Advanced Certificate. It is a challenging experience which guarantees you training to the highest possible standards. We are seeking applications from top caliber, highly enthusiastic individuals who have a strong work ethic and are driven to succeed. We are particularly interested in candidates who have an aptitude across both Mechanical and Electrical fields. Application: Applicants must submit the following documents: 1. An up-to-date CV 2. A copy of educational results (Junior, Leaving or Post Leaving Cert Qualification) Junior Certificate is the minimum educational requirement. Consideration will also be given to applicants with relevant post leaving cert qualifications. The selection process will comprise of a range of activities to include an aptitude test, interview and exercises designed to assess problem solving skills and competence in the above fields. Mondelez Ireland Production Limited is an equal opportunities employer, and we actively welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
Assistant Arts Officer
The Role: The Assistant Arts Officer will work under the control and supervision of the Arts Officer or other designated officer. Holders of the office may be assigned to work in all appropriate areas in the course of their employment. The Assistant Arts Officer will support the work of the Tipperary Arts Office in the delivery of The Tipperary Arts Strategy, broader Tipperary County Council strategies and the TCC/Arts Council Framework Agreement as assigned by the Arts Officer. ➢ This position will be based in the Civic Offices, Nenagh, Co. Tipperary. ➢ This position is a permanent contract on a whole-time and pensionable basis. ➢ It should be noted that out of hours work is a requirement for this role. ➢ It should be noted that it is a requirement for this role that the successful candidate holds a full clean, Class B driving license and has access to their own vehicle. Tipperary County Council’s current Arts Strategy (2023 – 2027) builds on a strong legacy of over two decades of arts provision in the county and aims to maximise opportunities for arts development in the years ahead. The Arts Office works to support and develop programmes and practices which enable artists, cultural producers, organisations and communities to realise their artistic ambitions, with a view to making Tipperary a better place through the arts. Working with a range of partners and stakeholders, Tipperary Arts Office works to improve the artistic life of the county by integrating the arts into the County Council’s overall cultural, social and economic development policies to ensure the arts are central to civic life. The work of the specialist team at Tipperary Arts Office in implementing Tipperary County Council’s vision for the arts is multi-faceted and imaginative, and encompasses a wide range of services, actions, and activities. This includes provision of information and advice, advocating for the arts at a local and national level, brokering partnerships and collaborations, undertaking research and planning, seeking investment for the arts, and supporting artists, cultural producers and the arts infrastructure through the management of a range of schemes and programmes. The Tipperary Arts Strategy outlines four Strategic Priorities which informs our work. This post will support delivery on the Tipperary Arts Strategy across all objectives and with a particular focus on Strategic Action 4, Creative Communities and Partnerships as outlined in our Framework Agreement with The Arts Council. This strategic action is concerned with the development and provision of opportunities for deepening the range and richness of encounters with the arts for all citizens. Our ambition is to create greater public engagement and participation in the arts, particularly in contexts such as with older people, in the area of arts and disability, in the area of health, youth and community contexts. We also strive to ensure cultural diversity in our programmes and activities which reflects the diversity of our towns and villages. This post holder will take a lead operational role in key existing arts engagement programmes such as Culture Night Programmes, Tipperary Youth Theatre and Youth Arts Development, in addition to progressing stated desired outcomes in our Framework Agreement under this strand which include: • That more people in Tipperary feel welcome and valued as audiences, co-creators and participants in the arts • Venues in Tipperary will have achieved a greater role in reaching out to new audiences, specifically marginalised groups and new communities who may have barriers in participating. The Assistant Arts Officer will have a key role in carrying out and supervising administrative and operational responsibilities in the Arts Office. This role will support the strategic planning for the development and delivery of arts services and the delivery of community focused and inclusive arts programmes. Linking artists with audiences and communities is central to our approach across this strand of programming and activity. A key challenge is to find ways of working with a range of partners to increase participation in an appropriate and sustainable way, working in line with both Framework Agreement and Arts Plan strategies. Duties of The Post Include: Reporting to the Arts Officer, under the Directorate of Culture & Libraries, or other such nominated officer, the key responsibilities of this Assistant Arts Officer shall, in the context of Tipperary County Council’s current Arts Strategy and its successor include, but shall not be limited to: • To plan, manage and deliver Tipperary County Council’s existing audience engagement programmes including Culture Night, Tipperary Youth Theatre, Tipperary Bealtaine Festival, artists residencies and partnership projects. • To lead and support work with partner organisations delivering audience engagement programmes to build engagement strategies. • To develop strategies for working with the arts infrastructure to ensure accessibility for marginalised groups, people with disabilities and to increase participation amongst these groups. • To research needs in terms of access to the arts in health settings and for people with a disability and marginalised groups. • To plan and develop a new strand of programming which addresses identified needs. • To work with the arts infrastructure to make visible opportunities for participation by young people in the arts in Tipperary. • To support youth arts development initiatives in partnership with relevant partners. • To lead the development of socially engaged arts practice and planning across a range of settings for Tipperary Arts Office. • To work with Tipperary County Council to build this strand of service provision as required. • Support Tipperary County Council in the ongoing development and delivery of arts services provided by the local authority. • Manage the delivery of projects to a high artistic standard within budget and within prescribed timeframes as determined by the local authority. • Manage arts office open calls (both annual and newly emerging) including bursaries, schemes and awards to support artists and arts practice. • Demonstrably increase the levels of public engagement in the arts throughout the county. • Improve opportunities and support for artists and those working in the arts. • Identify and prepare funding applications seeking to secure additional resources to enable the implementation of the Tipperary Arts Strategy and assist with existing annual funding applications. • Have responsibility for the day-to-day management of agreed arts budgets. • Work with the Arts Office team to complement and support the design and delivery of Arts Office led programmes and policy initiatives and deliver tasks that will be assigned from time to time at the discretion of the local authority. • Assist with and contribute to the implementation of the County Arts Plan. This may include sourcing and providing specialist advice and information, programme design and scheduling, devising contracts, monitoring, assessing and evaluating performance against agreed targets, and ensuring that the necessary financial and management systems are in place. • With the County Arts Officer, identify, negotiate, develop and maintain partnerships, within the local authority, with external agencies, networks and individuals ensuring clarity over respective aims, roles and responsibilities to grow resources for the sector. • Provide mentoring, information, advice and guidance both internally and externally in the field of arts development, as appropriate. • Assisting in the preparation of plans for the development of the arts as may be required by the Local Authority. • Prepare documentation and reports as appropriate. • Represent the Arts Service and Tipperary County Council at internal and public meetings, events and functions as required. • Carry out all duties in compliance with appropriate policies and procedures including the maintenance of records and information. • Work in a flexible manner in line with the organisation’s corporate objectives and role and to be willing to perform such other appropriate duties in relation to the arts in the region as may from time to time be assigned by the Council. • Travel throughout the county as required by the role. In addition, the appointee will be required to: • Ensure compliance with all regulations relating to procurement of services. • Comply with Health and Safety legislation at all times. • Ensure an efficient and effective response to all stakeholders. • Attend training as required. • Participate in corporate activities and responsibilities appropriate to their grade. • Undertake any other duties of a similar level and responsibility as may be required, or assigned, from time to time. • Deputise for other employees of a higher grade as required. The particular duties and responsibilities attached to the post may vary from time to time, 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, the Arts Officer or such designated Officer as may be assigned from time to time by the Council. These duties are indicative rather than exhaustive and are carried out under general guidance. Persons employed will be required to work in any location within the Tipperary County Council administrative area. Qualifications: Character Candidates shall 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. 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; or g) Non-EEA citizens with a valid work permit. Education, Training, Experience, etc. Each candidate must, on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms: • Hold an ordinary degree (Level 7 or higher on the National Framework of Qualifications) in an Arts, Arts Administration, Event Management, Festival/Event related studies, Project Management or related discipline. • Have at least three years satisfactory relevant arts development and administration experience including experience in the area of programme development and budget management. • Have a satisfactory knowledge of public service organisation. • Hold a full clean, Class B driving license and have access to their own vehicle. Salary: Current Salary Scale: €52,239 - €62,484 (2nd LSI) The salary shall be fully inclusive and shall be as determined from time to time. The employee shall pay to the local authority any fees or other monies (other than his/her inclusive salary) payable to or received by him/her by virtue of his/her employment or in respect of services which he/she is required by or under any enactment to perform. Entry point of this scale will be determined in accordance with Circulars issued by the Department of Housing, Local Government & Heritage. In accordance with Departmental Circular Letter EL 02/2011, a person who is not a serving local authority employee on or after 1 January 2011, will enter the scale for the position at the minimum point (currently €52,239). Remuneration is paid fortnightly by PayPath directly to the employee’s nominated bank account. The current wage pay cycle may be revised during the period of employment. Remuneration is subject to all statutory deductions, for example P.A.Y.E. and P.R.S.I. Increments are paid annually subject to satisfactory attendance, conduct and performance and national agreements. Increments may be withheld if performance, attendance and/or conduct are not satisfactory. All posts will be offered on the basis of the candidate working whole-time.
