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Business Development Executive - London (Job Ref: 26/RTLD) Randox Testing Services (RTS) are the market leader in the provision of drug and alcohol testing services, working to ensure safety and wellbeing in the workplace. Due to the increased recognition of the importance of drug and alcohol testing in the workplace and Randox Testing Services' continued success, we are seeking to expand our UK sales team. Our staff are at the heart of everything we do and achieve. We have an exciting new career opportunity for a Business Development Executive to cover London and the surrounding area. Location : A field-based sales role, based in London. Regular travel will be required within the territory and potentially further afield. Typically visiting customers 3-4 days per week. Contract Offered : Full-time, Permanent Working Hours / Shifts : 40 hours per week. Monday to Friday from 08.40 to 17.20. Flexibility will be required. Right to Work Requirement Please note that this role requires candidates to have the legal right to work in the UK for a minimum of 12 months from the application date. This is to ensure completion of our 9-month probationary period and for any potential sponsorship decisions to be considered. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship at the point of hire. What does this role involve? This role is responsible for sales and promotion of Randox Testing Services throughout a wide range of industries, developing business with current customers as well as winning new business. Key duties of the role include: • Use a planned sales approach to maximise results, including customer greeting, qualifying, handling objections, product presentations, demonstrations, closing, and follow-up according to the Randox Testing Services sales process. • Maintain extensive knowledge of Randox products, services, pricing, and key competitors. • Use the CRM system daily to plan calls, visit customers, and capture relevant information. • Resolve customer queries within agreed SLA’s, escalating complaints to RTS Quality as needed. • Provide sales activity reports, including follow-ups and new clients. • Ensure accurate sales forecasts and maintain up-to-date records of all activities. • Complete weekly customer visit targets. • Attend product and sales training to stay updated on products and competitor offerings. • Participate in planning sales campaigns and promotions to maximize sales. • Attend industry seminars and exhibitions as required. • Report field intelligence to the Marketing Department. Who can apply? Essential criteria: • Be qualified to degree level or have at least 5 years of sales experience. • Proven commercial experience, with a minimum of 2 years. • Good track record of meeting and exceeding KPIs. • Possess excellent verbal and written communication and organizational skills. • Demonstrate good presentation skills in both creating and delivering presentations. • Full UK driving licence. • Right to work in the UK, without visa sponsorship. Desirable: • Previous experience within a similar sector. • Previous field-based sales experience. • An awareness of Total Quality Management Systems. • A working knowledge of health and safety requirements.
Business Development Executive
Business Development Executive - Manchester (Job Ref: 26/RTMN) Randox Testing Services (RTS) are the market leader in the provision of drug and alcohol testing services, working to ensure safety and wellbeing in the workplace. Due to the increased recognition of the importance of drug and alcohol testing in the workplace and Randox Testing Services' continued success, we are seeking to expand our UK sales team. Our staff are at the heart of everything we do and achieve. We have an exciting new career opportunity for a Business Development Executive to cover Manchester and the surrounding area. Location : A field-based sales role, based in Manchester. Regular travel will be required within the territory and potentially further afield. Typically visiting customers 3-4 days per week. Contract Offered : Full-time, Permanent Working Hours / Shift s: 40 hours per week. Monday to Friday from 08.40 to 17.20. Flexibility will be required. Right to Work Requirement Please note that this role requires candidates to have the legal right to work in the UK for a minimum of 12 months from the application date. This is to ensure completion of our 9-month probationary period and for any potential sponsorship decisions to be considered. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship at the point of hire. What does this role involve? This role is responsible for sales and promotion of Randox Testing Services throughout a wide range of industries, developing business with current customers as well as winning new business. Key duties of the role include: • Use a planned sales approach to maximise results, including customer greeting, qualifying, handling objections, product presentations, demonstrations, closing, and follow-up according to the Randox Testing Services sales process. • Maintain extensive knowledge of Randox products, services, pricing, and key competitors. • Use the CRM system daily to plan calls, visit customers, and capture relevant information. • Resolve customer queries within agreed SLA’s, escalating complaints to RTS Quality as needed. • Provide sales activity reports, including follow-ups and new clients. • Ensure accurate sales forecasts and maintain up-to-date records of all activities. • Complete weekly customer visit targets. • Attend product and sales training to stay updated on products and competitor offerings. • Participate in planning sales campaigns and promotions to maximize sales. • Attend industry seminars and exhibitions as required. • Report field intelligence to the Marketing Department. Who can apply? Essential criteria: • Be qualified to degree level or have at least 5 years of sales experience. • Proven commercial experience, with a minimum of 2 years. • Good track record of meeting and exceeding KPIs. • Possess excellent verbal and written communication and organizational skills. • Demonstrate good presentation skills in both creating and delivering presentations. • Full UK driving licence. • Right to work in the UK, without visa sponsorship. Desirable: • Previous experience within a similar sector. • Previous field-based sales experience. • An awareness of Total Quality Management Systems. • A working knowledge of health and safety requirements.
Marketing Executive
Overall Role Objective To develop, implement, and manage the marketing strategies for allocated Galen Limited’s promoted product brands to ensure successful market penetration and achievement of budgeted sales within the UK and Ireland. Job Specific Responsibilities The post holder will: Manage the implementation of the allocated product marketing plans for the company. Manage the implementation of promotional campaigns across marketing channels for existing and new products. Deliver advertising and promotional plans within budget, including the launch of new products. Manage and monitor the exhibition and conference schedule within budget. Develop and deliver tactical activity throughout the year as required and in line with budget. Manage the CRM database, formulate and analyse reports to utilise insights for effective marketing tools. Plan and prepare monthly marketing reports to evaluate return on investment on marketing activities, to include click-through rates, Google analytics, website visits, etc. Plan and organise agendas and logistics for all Business Development and Marketing meetings. Monitor the website, ensuring content is up to date and maximising its use as a marketing tool. Support channel activity by developing a range of sales materials, to include but not limited to brochures, case studies, cheat sheets, and PowerPoint presentations. Understand the market environment and provide the management team with regular updates on trends and competition within the industry and therapy area markets. Undertake research, to include market defining size, customers, and competition. Work in conjunction with the wider Galen marketing team to ensure that all business unit activity is appropriately coordinated within the wider Galen Plan. This role may require coverage beyond normal working hours, and it is a condition of employment that the post holder is able to fulfil this requirement. Qualifications
Office Administrator & Executive Assistant
Job Description onsemi is seeking a highly organized and proactive Office Administrator & Executive Assistant to support our R&D team in Cork, Ireland on a part time (3days per week), permanent basis. This hybrid role combines executive support with office administration and is ideal for someone who enjoys variety, takes initiative, and is comfortable using modern productivity tools including Microsoft Copilot. This position will report to the VP of R&D. Responsibilities Executive Support
Apprentice Sales Advisor
Apprentice Sales Advisor – Abbey Autoline Academy We have an excellent opportunity to join our Abbey Autoline Academy as an Apprentice Sales Advisor. No previous experience is required! Working as part of the Personal Lines branch sales team, you will be provided with a comprehensive Apprentice Training Programme, in conjunction with Belfast Met, to support you in achieving your NVQ Level 2/3 in Providing Financial Services. With practical on-the-job training, you will obtain all the skills and knowledge required to sell personal lines insurance products, such as car, home, van, and travel insurance, to our customers throughout Northern Ireland. Your RequirementsQualifications
Executive Health & Safety Officer
BACKGROUND The Health, Safety & Wellbeing Unit (HSWU), Human Resources (HR) Department, works with all Departments to provide a safe and healthy work environment, by developing the safety, health and wellbeing culture in the City Council through enhancing safety structures and systems, working closely with all to ensure compliance with health and safety legislation, promoting best practice and facilitating employee consultation and involvement in occupational safety and health. Within each Department, senior managers are responsible (as outlined in the relevant safety statements), for the health, safety and welfare of employees and workplaces under their control. The HSWU advises management on Safety, Health and Welfare (SHW) matters and, monitors and reports on the levels of compliance with health and safety legislation across the organisation. Executive Health & Safety Officers are assigned by the HR Department across Departments and Sections to support the embedding of SHW systems and practices. The HSWU coordinates with Departmental Senior Managers in the implementation of the Council’s Safety Management System. THE JOB Reporting to the Senior Executive Health & Safety Officer, the Executive Health & Safety Officer (EHSO) has responsibility for ensuring a safe and healthy workplace in the City Council by developing and implementing safety policies and procedures, by promoting a positive safety culture and by ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and regulations. The holder of the post will be required to contribute to the development and implementation of Health and Safety Management Systems, in conjunction with their assigned SEHSO, Health, Safety & Wellbeing Unit and Human Resources Department. THE IDEAL CANDIDATE SHALL • have satisfactory experience in the area of health and safety management, including technical experience in Health and Safety Regulations and implementation of National Health and Safety policy and legislation, their implications for the organisation and the employee, and their application in the workplace; • be self-motivated and be able to work within a multi skilled team to ensure a best practice health and safety management system is continuously developed in the assigned work activity; • working knowledge and experience of the development and implementation of a Safety Management System that operates in compliance with ISO 45001:2018; • have a good working knowledge or demonstrate an ability to acquire a good working knowledge of the legal, regulatory and governance framework within which the City Council operates and adhere to corporate policies, protocols and procedures; • have a satisfactory knowledge of public administration in Ireland and demonstrate relevant administrative experience at a sufficiently high level; • have strong interpersonal and communication skills including building strong relationships with stakeholders; • possess excellent organisational and IT skills. • demonstrate strong proficiencies in report writing and have the ability to present in a clear and concise manner. On the date of application, the successful candidate must possess a current unendorsed full driving licence (Category A1, A and/or B) as they may be required to drive in the course of their duties. QUALIFICATIONSCHARACTER: Each candidate 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. EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, ETC.: Each candidate must, on the latest date for receipt of completed applications:- (a) (i) Hold a minimum Level 8 in the National Framework of Qualifications in Health and Safety Or (ii) Hold an Honours degree (Level 8 in the National Framework of Qualifications) in Engineering, Architecture, and / or Science, and a minimum Level 7 in the National Framework of Qualifications in Health and Safety. (b) Have a satisfactory knowledge of the following: • effective communications and liaison with officials from the regulatory authorities; • the management of risks from fire such as fire prevention and the carrying out of fire drills; • risk management in relation to hazardous substances and occupational diseases; • providing the required input for health and safety related training course/s and manuals for the organisation; • understanding of Local Government and the construction industry; • health and safety legislation, statutory requirements, their implications for the workplace and an appreciation of the legal process. (c) Have at least three years satisfactory relevant experience, including adequate experience in the areas specified below: • the management of an appropriate audit process; • planning practical and effective methods, both preventative and remedial, of promoting work practices that comply with health and safety requirements; • of working with committees; • the preparation and regular revision of Health and Safety statements and strategies; • staff supervision and relevant administration; • maintaining accurate records, particularly of inspection findings, of incidents and accidents, and the preparation of reports, and statistical data required by management and the HSA; • the regular review of work methods and processes, which identify and take account of all relevant hazards; • supporting line managers in the preparation, implementation and regular review of safety related documentation including risk assessments, including advising on how risks can be reduced; • operating a safety management system. (d) Possess a full clean driving licence. DUTIES The duties of the post include, but are not limited to, the following:- • Assisting and supporting Senior Executive Health & Safety Officer [SEHSO] and Departmental Management by; • working with the Health, Safety & Wellbeing Unit (HSWU) to ensure safety audits are carried out as required and ensuring that safety audit outcomes are implemented on a priority basis; • ensuring that incidents involving City Council activities or operations are investigated and reported on appropriately in line with agreed procedures; • monitoring, as required, City Council Fire Precaution Systems in co-operation with the Chief Fire Officer to ensure that fire precautions are appropriate and adequate for City Council’s work premises and activities; • drafting of safety statements, risk assessments, training material, policy documents, service plans and budgets relevant to safety, health & welfare. Other duties include: • implementing best practice and procedures in safety, health and welfare across the assigned Departments/Divisions and assisting the development, delivery and evaluation of training courses for employees in Safety, Health and Welfare; • keeping up-to-date with developments, and legislation in the area of occupational health and safety; • being available outside of normal working hours in emergency situations to deal with any matter or incident involving the health and safety of City Council employees’; • ensuring by way of regular review that Ancillary and Local Safety Statements address all the risks identified in the relevant area/activity; • ensuring that accident records are created as and when they should be and are maintained properly within the Health, Safety & Wellbeing Unit and are available to other relevant Departments as may be required; • ensuring that the City Council’s statutory obligations to investigate and report on notifiable accidents and dangerous occurrences are strictly complied with and the relevant authorities advised in a timely fashion; • managing and supervising the administration of Immunisation and Health Screening Programmes and organising Occupational Health Surveillance initiatives and activities for groups of workers related to specific occupational health hazards, as may be required from time to time; • carrying out such other duties as may be assigned from time to time. 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, an appropriate Officer or such designated Officer as may be assigned from time to time by the City Council. The duties of the post are to give to the local authority and to (a) The local authorities or bodies for which the Chief Executive is Chief Executive, and (b) To any other local authority or body with which an agreement has been made by the local authority or by any of the authorities or bodies referred to in sub-paragraph (a) of this paragraph under the general direction and control of the Chief Executive or of such officers as the Chief Executive may from time to time determine, such appropriate computing, technical, management, administrative, executive, supervisory, advisory and ancillary services as may be required by any local authority or body hereinbefore mentioned in the exercise and performance of any of its powers, functions and duties and to exercise such powers, functions and duties as may be delegated to them by the Chief Executive from time to time including the duty of servicing all committees that may be established by any such local authority or body. The holder of the post will, if required, act for an officer of a higher level. SELECTION PROCESS • Posts of Executive Health and Safety Officer will be filled from this publicly advertised competition. Selection shall be by means of a competition conducted by or on behalf of Dublin City Council. • Candidates should note that the information provided by them in their application form and assessment questions will form the basis on which eligibility and short listing is conducted. • Dublin City Council reserves the right to undertake eligibility and / or shortlist candidates in the manner it deems most appropriate. • A panel may be formed on the basis of interviews. A candidate whose name is on a panel and who satisfies the Council that they possess the qualifications declared for the post and that they are otherwise suitable for appointment may, within the life of the panel, subject to the appropriate Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage sanction, be appointed as an appropriate vacancy arises. • The life of the panel shall be for a period of one year from the date of its formation. • Dublin City Council shall require any person to whom an appointment is offered to take up such appointment within a period of not more than one month and if they fail to take up appointment within such period, or such longer period as the Council in its absolute discretion may determine, the Council shall not appoint them. SHORTLISTING Dublin City Council reserves the right to shortlist candidates to proceed to the interview stage of the competition. Shortlisting of candidates will be on the basis of information supplied on the Application Form, in conjunction with the answers given in the assessment question(s). It is therefore in your own interest to provide a detailed and accurate account of your qualifications/experience in your application. The shortlisting process will provide for the assessment of each applicant’s application form against predetermined criteria that reflect the skills and depth of experience considered to be essential for a position at this level. INTERVIEW The interview will be competency based and marks will be awarded under the following competencies; • Management & Change • Delivering Results • Performance through People • Personal Effectiveness • Knowledge, Skills & Experience Please see page 9 of the Candidate Information Booklet for more details. SALARY The salary scale for the position of Executive Health & Safety Officer is; €59,658; €61,829; €64,000; €66,175; €68,349; €70,521; €72,696; €74,857; €77,043; €79,209; (Maximum); €81,706 (1st LSI) (after 3 years satisfactory service on the Maximum); €82,929 (2nd LSI) (after 3 years satisfactory service on the 1st LSI). Entry point to this scale will be determined in accordance with Circulars issued by the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage. In accordance with Departmental Circular letter EL 02/2011, a person who is not a serving public service employee on or after 1st January 2011, will enter the scale for the position at the minimum point. Rate of remuneration may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government Policy. Under the Public Service Stability Agreement 2013, the working hours for newly appointed/promoted staff are 35 hours per week. All applicants must refer to the Additional Candidate Information Booklet which can be found at https://careers.dublincity.ie for additional relevant information pertaining to the salary scale and the recruitment process. PARTICULARS OF POSITION (a) The post is permanent, whole time and pensionable. (b) Dublin City Council reserves the right to, at any time, assign an employee to any Department now or in the future. (c) A period of one year’s probation applies where a person is permanently appointed to Dublin City Council. CITIZENSHIP Candidates must, by the date of application 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. Dublin City Council welcomes all nationalities and ethnic backgrounds to join its diverse workforce and we hereby reserve the sole discretion to vary the above requirements from time to time subject to the business needs and staffing requirements. IRISH PROFICIENCY As part of our ongoing commitment to support the Irish language, our leadership on the Gaeilge365 programme and to comply with the Official Languages (Amendment) Act 2021, we are gathering information on candidates’ capacity to speak Irish. Under this legislation, public bodies are required to ensure that 20% of new recruits are capable of performing their duties through Irish by 2030. While this position is not an Irish language speaking role, we are asking all applicants to indicate their current level of Irish language ability. This information will be used for workforce planning purposes only and will not form part of the selection process for this competition. ADDITIONAL RELEVANT INFORMATION FOR APPLICANTS • The National Vetting Bureau (Children and Vulnerable Persons) Act 2012 to 2016 came into effect on 29th April 2016. The Act places a statutory obligation on Dublin City Council to ensure that any work or activity which is carried out by a person, a necessary and regular part of which consists mainly of a person having access to, or contact with children or vulnerable persons, will be the subject of Garda Vetting. • Subject to the provisions of the Freedom of Information Act 2014, applications will be treated in strict confidence. • Any attempt by a candidate themselves or by any person(s) acting at the candidate’s instigation, directly or indirectly, by means of written communication or otherwise, to canvass or otherwise influence in the candidate’s favour, any employee of the City Council or person nominated by the City Council to interview or examine applicants, will automatically disqualify the candidate for the position being sought. • It is important to remember that this is a competitive process for a role where integrity is paramount. Sharing information on the selection / interview process e.g. through social media or any other means, may result in a candidate being disqualified from the competition. • Dublin City Council does not allow the unsanctioned use of any type of recording equipment on its premises. This applies to any form of sound recording and any type of still picture or video recording, whether including sound recording or not, and covers any type of device used for these purposes. • An applicant who is found to be ineligible at any stage of the competition will not be further considered. Provision of inaccurate, untrue or misleading information will lead to disqualification from the competition, withdrawal of employment offer or dismissal. • A candidate who does not attend for interview when and where required by the City Council, or who does not, when requested, furnish such evidence as the City Council requires in regard to any matter relevant to their candidature, will have no further claim to consideration. • The City Council will not be responsible for any expenses candidates may incur in connection with their candidature. • The onus is on the candidate to keep a regular check on their Email Account as email notifications of updates may sometimes be filtered into Junk/Spam email folders. Dublin City Council accepts no responsibility for communication not accessed or received by an applicant.
Executive ITS Officer
THE ROLE The ITS Division is divided into three separate sections all working closely together to shape the mobility needs of our city. These teams are; Traffic Signal section, Public Transport Priority section and Traffic Systems Support section. In conjunction with the National Transport Authority, Transport Infrastructure Ireland and other neighbouring local authorities the ITS Division is involved in major transportation projects, both current projects and future proposed projects such as the roll out of new Bus Connect corridors, future expansion to the Luas network, the planned installation of the Metro and the installation of major active travel schemes throughout the city. For successful candidates assigned to the traffic signal and public transport priority sections, the role will encompass all aspects of traffic signal and junction installation. This includes working with the SCATS system, specifying signal operations for new and upgraded junctions, conducting relevant testing and optimisation, and establishing and managing the necessary network links. The role will also involve providing team leadership, including supervising technical staff, coordinating project tasks, and ensuring effective collaboration across multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality outcomes. For successful candidates assigned to the traffic systems support section this will involve working in a network and ICT infrastructure environment, as the traffic division operates and supports ITS applications hosted on multiple in-house servers including a large proportion of virtualised platform suite using Vmware and an IT network proving real-time data streams over a wide area network utilising over a thousand communications nodes for on street devices. The set up and maintenance and upgrade of the systems required to support the Traffic division is a function of the Traffic Systems Support section. The key ITS areas of responsibilities of the Traffic Signal Team are: • Junction design, upgrades and projects in support of all mobility projects in the city including Bus Connect, Active travel, the Luas expansion and the Metro • Traffic signals monitoring, maintenance and operations function • Luas operations • Liaising with staff in the traffic control room • Planning of major events/incident management • Traffic signal fault management • Liaising with the Traffic Advisory Group (TAG) and responding to elected members questions • Inputting into planning applications from a traffic signalling operation • Traffic and transport modelling The key areas of responsibility of the Public Transport Priority team are: • Meeting with public transport operators in identifying and reducing delay points • Updating the Dublin Public Transport Interface Module (DPTIM) with detectors • Upgrading DPTIM to integrate with new real-time data feeds on bus performance details for bus priority • Preparing stats for TAG to allow for changes to be made to bus lane hours • Working closely with the NTA on the implementation of the Bus Connects programme • Responding to questions from elected members and members of the public • Providing input to active travel schemes that interact with the bus network • Coordinating with traffic officers to implement civil interventions to reduce bus journey times The key areas of responsibility for the Traffic Systems Support team are: • Project management of traffic systems ICT infrastructure • Upgrade of traffic networking and ICT environment • Liaising with IS Department to implement networking security policies (NIS2 Directive) • Maintenance of data centre and virtual environment • Liaising with third party contractors providing networking, communications, backup and support for all traffic applications and infrastructure • To provide support for tendering and procurement process • To provide systems support for the traffic applications used by traffic signal team, public transport priority team and the traffic control room • To have involvement with the Smart Dublin project and a number of EU Interreg Smart Cities projects The ITS Division also operates and supports its own dedicated 24/7 hour control centre where all the information is presented for operators to monitor and intervene as required. It also operates its own traffic computer centre, which hosts the majority of the traffic systems support, as well as providing real-time streams to numerous transportation agencies. THE IDEAL CANDIDATE SHALL • Have satisfactory experience in some of the following main areas; Civil engineering or road transport or traffic engineering/traffic modelling or ITS projects (road based) or in the design or deployment of technology driven distributed systems or virtualised server platforms or ICT networks • Have satisfactory project management experience • Possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills and have the ability to engage with a wide range of people • Possess good organisation skills • Have satisfactory experience in the supervision of staff • Be capable of working on their own initiative • Demonstrate a strong track record and relevant management experience at a sufficiently high level • Have a good knowledge and awareness of Health & Safety Legislation and Regulations, their implication for the organisation and the employee, and their application in the workplace QUALIFICATIONS CHARACTER: Each candidate 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. EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, ETC.: Each candidate must, on the latest date for receipt of completed applications:- (a) hold a recognised degree (level 8 in the National Framework of Qualifications) in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, Transportation, Transportation Planning or Geographical Information Systems; (b) have at least 5 years satisfactory relevant experience in the area of road based transportation/traffic engineering or ITS projects or in the design or deployment of technology driven distributed systems. DUTIES The duties of the post include, but are not limited to, the following:- For the Bus Priority and the Traffic Signals Section • Traffic signal optimisation and calibration at traffic signal locations • Preparation of junction configuration specifications for traffic signal sites and programming of same as required • Providing support, as required, for the 24 hour traffic control centre and systems • Traffic signal analysis and network modelling • Configuring the centralised bus priority system in providing traffic signal priority for bus services • Working as part of a team on the preparation of reports on traffic signal/ITS issues for the City Council’s Traffic Advisory Group • Provide input and feedback on traffic signal designs and operation for all mobility projects in the city For the Traffic Systems Support Section • Liaising with other City Council departments in particular the information systems department, and also external project offices and other local authorities as required, providing technical support, reports and site visits • Querying the relevant ITS databases both for management reporting and day to day management of applications using tools such as SQL, MS-SQL reporting services and Tableau • Taking responsibility for the specification, installation maintenance, operation and development of all City Council ITS applications, new and existing systems, including the communications network, virtualised server platforms, server management, database management and reporting services/business intelligent tools General Duties for all Executive ITS Officers: • Provide a team lead role as required in supervising professional, technical and administrative staff • Working as part of a team on the specification, installation maintenance, operation and development of all City Council ITS systems • Undertaking preparation of necessary tender specification and providing support to the tendering process • Liaising with other City Council departments, and also external project offices and other local authorities as required, providing technical support, reports and site visits • Taking part as required in EU projects and supporting the ongoing “Smart Cities” projects • Carrying out such other duties as may be assigned from time to time 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, an appropriate Officer or such designated Officer as may be assigned from time to time by the City Council. The duties of the post are to give to the local authority and t (a) The local authorities or bodies for which the Chief Executive is Chief Executive, and (b) To any other local authority or body with which an agreement has been made by the local authority or by any of the authorities or bodies referred to in sub-paragraph (a) of this paragraph under the general direction and control of the Chief Executive or of such officers as the Chief Executive may from time to time determine, such appropriate computing, technical, management, administrative, executive, supervisory, advisory and ancillary services as may be required by any local authority or body hereinbefore mentioned in the exercise and performance of any of its powers, functions and duties and to exercise such powers, functions and duties as may be delegated to them by the Chief Executive from time to time including the duty of servicing all committees that may be established by any such local authority or body. The holder of the post will, if required, act for an officer of a higher level. SELECTION PROCESS • Posts of Executive ITS Officer will be filled from this publicly advertised competition. Selection shall be by means of a competition conducted by or on behalf of Dublin City Council • Candidates should note that the information provided by them in their application form and assessment questions will form the basis on which eligibility and short listing is conducted • Dublin City Council reserves the right to undertake eligibility and/or shortlist candidates in the manner it deems most appropriate • A panel may be formed on the basis of interviews. A candidate whose name is on a panel and who satisfies the Council that they possess the qualifications declared for the post and that they are otherwise suitable for appointment may, within the life of the panel, subject to the appropriate Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage sanction, be appointed as an appropriate vacancy arises • The life of the panel shall be for a period of one year from the date of its formation • Dublin City Council shall require any person to whom an appointment is offered to take up such appointment within a period of not more than one month and if they fail to take up appointment within such period, or such longer period as the Council in its absolute discretion may determine, the Council shall not appoint them SHORTLISTING Dublin City Council reserves the right to shortlist candidates to proceed to the interview stage of the competition. Shortlisting of candidates will be on the basis of information supplied on the Application Form, in conjunction with the answers given in the assessment questions. It is therefore in your own interest to provide a detailed and accurate account of your qualifications/experience in your application. The shortlisting process will provide for the assessment of each applicant’s application form against predetermined criteria that reflect the skills and depth of experience considered to be essential for a position at this level. INTERVIEW The interview will be competency based and marks will be awarded under the following competencies; • Management and Change • Delivering Results • Performance through People • Personal Effectiveness • Knowledge, Skills and Experience SALARY: The salary scale for the position of Executive ITS Officer is; €59,658; €61,829; €64,000; €66,175; €68,349; €70,521; €72,696; €74,857; €77,043; €79,209 (Maximum); €81,706 (1st LSI) (after 3 years satisfactory service on the Maximum); €82,929 (2nd LSI) (after 3 years satisfactory service on the 1st LSI). Entry point to this scale will be determined in accordance with Circulars issued by the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage. In accordance with Departmental Circular letter EL 02/2011, a person who is not a serving public service employee on or after 1st January 2011, will enter the scale for the position at the minimum point. Rate of remuneration may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government Policy. Under the Public Service Stability Agreement 2013, the working hours for newly appointed/promoted staff are 35 hours per week. All applicants must refer to the Additional Candidate Information Booklet which can be found at https://careers.dublincity.ie for additional relevant information pertaining to the salary scale and the recruitment process. PARTICULARS OF POSITION (a) The post is permanent, whole time and pensionable. (b) Dublin City Council reserves the right to, at any time, assign an employee to any Department now or in the future. (c) A period of one year’s probation applies where a person is permanently appointed to Dublin City Council. CITIZENSHIP Candidates must, by the date of application 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. Dublin City Council welcomes all nationalities and ethnic backgrounds to join its diverse workforce and we hereby reserve the sole discretion to vary the above requirements from time to time subject to the business needs and staffing requirements. IRISH PROFICIENCY As part of our ongoing commitment to support the Irish language, our leadership on the Gaeilge365 programme and to comply with the Official Languages (Amendment) Act 2021, we are gathering information on candidates’ capacity to speak Irish. Under this legislation, public bodies are required to ensure that 20% of new recruits are capable of performing their duties through Irish by 2030. While this position is not an Irish language speaking role, we are asking all applicants to indicate their current level of Irish language ability. This information will be used for workforce planning purposes only and will not form part of the selection process for this competition. ADDITIONAL RELEVANT INFORMATION FOR APPLICANTS • The National Vetting Bureau (Children and Vulnerable Persons) Act 2012 to 2016 came into effect on 29th April 2016. The Act places a statutory obligation on Dublin City Council to ensure that ‘any work or activity which is carried out by a person, a necessary and regular part of which consists mainly of a person having access to, or contact with children or vulnerable persons, will be the subject of Garda Vetting. • Subject to the provisions of the Freedom of Information Act 2014, applications will be treated in strict confidence. • Any attempt by a candidate themselves or by any person(s) acting at the candidate’s instigation, directly or indirectly, by means of written communication or otherwise, to canvass or otherwise influence in the candidate’s favour, any employee of the City Council or person nominated by the City Council to interview or examine applicants, will automatically disqualify the candidate for the position being sought. • It is important to remember that this is a competitive process for a role where integrity is paramount. Sharing information on the selection/interview process e.g. through social media or any other means, may result in a candidate being disqualified from the competition. • Dublin City Council does not allow the unsanctioned use of any type of recording equipment on its premises. This applies to any form of sound recording and any type of still picture or video recording, whether including sound recording or not, and covers any type of device used for these purposes.
Assistant Chief Executive
The Role: Assistant Chief Executive – Occupational Safety Division Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer. The post can be located in Dublin Headquarters or one of our Regional Offices. Regular attendance required at Dublin Headquarters. There are two Programme Managers in the Occupational Safety Division that report directly to the ACE, and in addition, the Principal Officer Head of Legal Services. Purpose of Post: The Assistant Chief Executive motivates and leads the team and ensures the effectiveness of the Occupational Safety Division, interpreting policy requirements and translating these into strategy and action; reviewing the methods and results of the Division, evaluating according to principles of best practice and the expectations of stakeholders and achieving the maximum level of inspection at the workplace with effective and proportionate use of legislative powers, and also contributes to the strategic management of the Authority as part of the Executive Team. Anticipated Outcomes: ■ An effective Occupational Safety Division operating according to principles of Best Practice ■ Acknowledgement by Stakeholders of the role and contribution of the Division ■ Achieving the objectives set out in the Strategy Statement and the Programme of Work ■ A positive working environment with cohesion of effort among the staff of the Division ■ An environment where those at work take responsibility for Occupational Safety & Health Relationships: The position involves frequent contact internally with other Divisions and with a large number of organisations at national level – Government Departments, the Social Partners and other representative bodies; and Pan-European and international organisations. The key accountabilities of the ACE are set out below: ■ Contributes to the development of the Authority’s strategy and programme of work objectives ■ Develops the Division’s strategic direction in relation to workplace safety, health and welfare; identifying alternative strategies, assessing their likely impact and evaluating their actual effectiveness in achieving objectives ■ Presents proposals to Board of Authority in relation to Occupational Safety issues as agreed at Executive Committee ■ Maximises the synergy of Board and Authority staff as well as Customers to anticipate the organisation’s requirements and develop plans to achieve these ■ Interprets the goals set out by the Board to formulate the annual Programme of Work ■ Participates fully in Executive meetings ■ Represents the Authority nationally and internationally ■ Leads the Change Management process for the Division to ensure sustainable maximum effectiveness of the division’s resources in achieving high levels of workplace safety and health ■ Maintains active networks of appropriate contacts to ensure awareness of emerging issues and current/developing best practice ■ Initiates and promotes new approaches for agreement with stakeholders so as to further develop an effective enforcement strategy ■ Contributes to the Strategic Planning process by gathering input through interaction with staff and other stakeholders ■ Provides effective cooperation with the Chief Executive ■ Leads and manages the Division through the Programme Managers and unit managers, maximising teamwork and effectiveness between functions and ensures that targets set out for the Division in the Programme of Work are achieved ■ Ensures that internal systems and procedures support and resource the Programme of Work ■ Supports and encourages a culture of continuous improvement, ensuring that systematic review and continuous improvement are integral to the Division’s processes ■ Develops and reviews appropriate performance measures to provide meaningful data for evaluation and improvement of processes ■ Ensures that financial resources allocated to the Division are managed properly and evaluated according to value-for-money principles ■ Promotes and supports the personal and professional development of staff within the Division through the PMDS ■ Review outcomes of Court decisions so as to ensure that policy reflects the legal remit ■ Makes proposals to amend and/or extend legislation as is necessary so as to have instruments which are robust enough to achieve Organisational objectives Desirable The following requirements are desirable: ■ Current understanding of one or more of the following technical areas – occupational safety and health / chemicals / market surveillance / accreditation law and practices ■ Previous work experience in a regulatory body and/or experience in the Irish judicial system ■ Evidence of working in collaboration with a Board, developing effective working relationships and providing robust and timely data-led advice to aid effective decision making ■ Relevant postgraduate/professional qualification Specific Candidate Criteria ■ In addition to fulfilling the eligibility criteria set out, candidates must: ■ Have the knowledge and ability to discharge the duties of the post concerned ■ Be suitable on the grounds of health and character ■ Be suitable in all other relevant respects for appointment to the post concerned ■ Candidates will also be required to demonstrate the key competencies that have been developed for Posts at ACE level THE PERSON The successful candidate will be a strategic leader, with a blend of people and management skills, a commitment to public service, organisational change management experience and the requisite skills to manage a complex and diverse portfolio of work. The successful candidate will have strong business acumen, credibility and influencing capabilities and will effectively represent the Authority’s interests to all external constituencies and stakeholders. The successful candidate will need to demonstrate the capacity to quickly master wide-ranging briefs, assimilate large volumes of complex data and assume significant levels of responsibility and accountability. In addition, the successful candidate will have proven experience of delivering on demanding strategic plans, effective decision making and a strong commitment to a culture of collaboration, teamwork, dialogue, and collegiality. They will be a multifaceted and impactful communicator able to develop and maintain relationships at an organisational, departmental, and international level. Finally, they will possess a clear strategic vision for the Division. Essential Requirements In addition to the competencies outlined below, the successful candidate must be able to demonstrate: ■ A proven track record at a senior level (within either the private or public sector), reflecting strong capabilities in vision, leadership, governance, financial stewardship, risk oversight, and change management ■ Qualification to an honour’s degree (NFQ Level 8 or equivalent) in a relevant discipline ■ Evidence of experience in developing and implementing strategic plans ■ Evidence of proven negotiating and influencing skills and an ability to represent the Authority’s interests to all stakeholders ■ Evidence of building and maintaining high performing teams ■ Possession of a full driving licence (Category B) Tenure The successful candidate will secure their full-time permanent position as Assistant Chief Executive grade in the public service after successfully completing an eleven month probation period. Salary For persons paying Class A rate of PRSI contributions, the scale is as follows: €123,992 €129,219 €134,464 €138,978 €143,431 €147,872 Long service increments may be payable after 3 (LSI-1) and 6 (LSI-2) years satisfactory service at the maximum of the scale. The starting salary will be at the minimum point of the scale and the rate of remuneration will not be subject to negotiation. Appointments arising from this competition are subject to Section 52 of the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005 and any other Act for the time being in force relating to the Authority. Note: Different pay and conditions may apply if, immediately prior to appointment, the successful candidate is already a serving civil or public servant. The rate of remuneration may be adjusted from time to time in line with government pay policy. Probationary Period The successful candidate will carry out an 11 month probationary period. Shortly before the end of this period, a decision will be made on substantive appointment to the position. Location This role will be based in either the HSA Head Office in Dublin 1 or one of our Regional Offices. Candidates should be advised that regular travel to the Authority’s Headquarters will be required. In addition, occasional international travel may be required. The Health and Safety Authority has a Blended Working Policy and it is available to all staff. Hours of Attendance Hours of duty will be subject to the exigencies of the post but will not be less than 41 hours 15 minutes gross or 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, excluding luncheon intervals. The successful candidate will be required to work such additional hours from time to time as may be reasonable and necessary for the proper performance of his/her duties subject to the limits set down in the working time regulations. The rate of remuneration payable covers any extra attendance liability that may arise from time to time. Annual Leave 30 days per annum, exclusive of the usual public holidays. This allowance is subject to the usual conditions regarding the granting of annual leave in the public service and is based on a five-day week.
Senior Executive Officer
The Medical Council is seeking to recruit a Senior Executive Officer (SEO) within the Department. This role will support the implementation of the Council’s Liaison Framework a key strategic initiative designed to strengthen compassion, fairness, trust, and wellbeing across all regulatory interactions. The post holder will work closely with the Head of Department and a team of Executive Officers to deliver high-quality, person-centred engagement and communication support to registrants, complainants, and stakeholders. The position will play a pivotal role in embedding a compassionate culture within the Council’s regulatory processes. Key Responsibilities
Executive Administrator (Customer Service)
JOB SYNOPSIS The person appointed to this role will lead our customer services team, ensuring an effective and efficient service for our customers (including applicants and families, schools and guidance counsellors, students, graduates and former students, and UL staff) The person will be responsible for service delivery, quality assurance and reporting functions and will supervise the frontline services team. The successful candidate will liaise with colleagues across the wider division and University, ensuring effective support for our customers. The successful candidate will support all Academic Registry Customers including staff, students, applicants and alumni and linked providers through a range of existing and emerging Service channels. Office of the Provost & Deputy President Academic Registry Contract Type: Permanent Salary Scale: €46,210 - €66,354 p.a. University of Limerick is a research-led, energetic and enterprising institution with a proud record of innovation and excellence in education and scholarships. We value creativity, curiosity and excellence in our inclusive community which is committed to social good. Our motto Eagna chun Gnímh translates as Wisdom for Action reflecting our mission to contribute to the discovery of new knowledge for a better world.
