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Company Description Xeinadin was established in 2019 when a number of leading business advisory and accountancy practices across the UK and Ireland came together to re-imagine the future of accountancy. Our collective mission to provide locally forged, trusted business advice to SMEs through forward-thinking, close-knit relationships remains pivotal to our growth. It's our people who drive our business forward, and we offer them future-focused career opportunities whilst supporting individual specialisms. Our regional offices of over 2500 colleagues operate collaboratively, combining collective expertise to maximise potential. Description Xeinadin's Cavan office are looking to hire a new Part-time Administrator. Key Responsibilities Performing secretarial and administrative duties Entering data, maintaining databases and maintaining accurate client information on files. Maintain and organise management diaries in a fast moving environment. Produce invoices and statements using Xero. Work on Microsoft word to compose letters to clients, legal agreements and client declarations. · Provide support to a number of teams within the business. Key Requirements Experience is desirable, but not essential. Capacity to work as part of a team is essential. Strong attention to detail. Excellent organisational skills and the ability to multitask. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Additional Requirements Model Office Based Salary Competitive Benefits • Company Pension Scheme • 25 days of annual leave + bank holidays • Additional annual leave days from certain levels of seniority • Ability to buy up to 5 days of annual leave to reach a maximum of 30 days per annum • Business closure over Christmas* • Life Assurance x4 annual salary • Enhanced family leave policies • Enhanced Company Sick Pay • Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 support, free and confidential • Corporate Discounts Platform Flexible Benefits platform with ability to opt-in to various insurances (level of seniority dependent & self-funded at corporate rates) such as: • PMI single or family • Critical Illness Cover • Cash plan • Cycle to work • Eye care • Dental *subject to exceptions and business needs
Clerical Officer
Introduction The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade intends to recruit personnel for Temporary Clerical positions in the Passport Service. Duties of the Passport Service role can include: 1. Verifying passport and citizenship (Foreign Birth Registration - FBR) applications and following up on incomplete applications with the customer. 2. Working in a team environment to meet target delivery dates. 3. Identifying and reporting potential compliance and other issues relating to passport and FBR applications to the team leader. 4. Working on passport production or dispatch teams. 5. Registration of customers’ entitlement documents. 6. Dealing with members of the public regarding their applications for passports or FBR face to face or through written and/or oral communication via phone, webchat or email. Resolving customer service queries, providing information on passport and citizenship legislation and policies. 7. Daily use of hardware and software, including scanning devices, pcs and the Passport Service’s application systems. 8. General administrative tasks as required. Requirements Essential for the job COMPUTER SKILLS - Training in the passport and foreign birth registration computer applications will be provided. However, proven ability to use computer systems and proficient keyboard skills is essential. COMMUNICATION SKILLS INCLUDING DEALING WITH THE PUBLIC - Strong, clear, written and oral communication skills - Confidence dealing with customer queries regarding applications over the phone or by correspondence. ABILITY TO PRIORITISE WORK AND OPERATE AS PART OF A TEAM - Ability to work to tight deadlines - Prioritising work on a daily basis depending on volume of applications - Actively contributing as part of the team ANALYTICAL SKILLS - Be able to apply strict guidelines in the processing of applications for passports and Foreign Birth Registration certificates in accordance with passport and citizenship laws. - Ability to review applications and make decisions to determine entitlement to an Irish passport or entry in the Foreign Births Register. - Ability to quickly and effectively examine a wide and varied range of entitlement documents. LANGUAGE SKILLS - Applications from candidates with Irish language and Irish Sign Language skills and who are willing to communicate with customers through Irish or through Irish Sign Language are welcome. Eligibility to compete Health & Character Candidates must be in good health, capable and competent of carrying out the work assigned to them, and they must be of good character. Those under consideration for a position will be required to complete a health and character declaration. References will be sought. The post will require special security clearance and will require completion of a form for Garda vetting purposes. In the event of conflicts of interest, candidates may not be considered for certain posts. Citizenship Requirements Eligible candidates must 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 has a Stamp 4 permission or a Stamp 5 permission. Collective Agreement: Redundancy Payments to Public Servants The Department of Public Expenditure and Reform letter dated 28th June 2012 to Personnel Officers introduced, with effect from 1st June 2012, a Collective Agreement which had been reached between the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform and the Public Services Committee of the ICTU in relation to ex-gratia Redundancy Payments to Public Servants. It is a condition of the Collective Agreement that persons availing of the agreement will not be eligible for re-employment in the Public Service by any Public Service body (as defined by the Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Acts 2009 – 2011) for a period of 2 years from termination of the employment. People who availed of this scheme and who may be successful in this competition will have to prove their eligibility (expiry of period of non-eligibility) Incentivised Scheme for Early Retirement (ISER). Incentivised Scheme for Early Retirement (ISER) It is a condition of the Incentivised Scheme for Early Retirement (ISER) as set out in Department of Finance Circular 12/09 that retirees, under that Scheme, are not eligible to apply for another position in the same employment or the same sector. Therefore, such retirees may not apply for this position. Department of Environment, Community & Local Government (Circular Letter LG(P) 06/2013) The Department of Environment, Community & Local Government Circular Letter LG(P) 06/2013 introduced a Voluntary Redundancy Scheme for Local Authorities. In accordance with the terms of the Collective Agreement: Redundancy Payments to Public Servants dated 28 June 2012 as detailed above, it is a specific condition of that VER Scheme that persons will not be eligible for re-employment in any Public Service body [as defined by the Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Acts 2009 – 2011 and the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012] for a period of 2 years from their date of departure under this Scheme. These conditions also apply in the case of engagement/employment on a contract for service basis (either as a contractor or as an employee of a contractor). Declaration Applicants will be required to declare whether they have previously availed of a Public Service scheme of incentivised early retirement. Applicants will also be required to declare any entitlements to a Public Service pension benefit (in payment or preserved) from any other Public Service employment and/or where they have received a payment-in-lieu in respect of service in any Public Service employment. PRINCIPAL CONDITIONS OF SERVICE 1. General The appointment is to a temporary post in the Civil Service and is subject to the Civil Service Regulations Acts 1956 to 2005, the Public Service Management (Recruitment and Appointments) Act 2004 and any other Act for the time being in force relating to the Civil Service. 2. Salary The salary for this position, rate effective from 1 August 2025 is: Temporary Clerical Officer (PPC) €596.11 - €629.46 - €637.94 - €654.47 - €678.87 - €703.22 - €727.55 - €745.29 - €765.40 - €788.74 - €805.15 - €828.27 - €851.22 - €887.05 LSI 1 €915.19 – LSI 2 €928.12 The PPC pay rate applies when the individual is required to pay a Personal Pension Contribution (otherwise known as a main scheme contribution) in accordance with the rules of their main/personal superannuation scheme. This is different to a contribution in respect of membership of a Spouses’ and Children’s scheme, or the Additional Superannuation Contributions (ASC). Candidates should note that salary will not be subject to negotiation and the rate of remuneration may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government pay policy. Payment will be made weekly in arrears by Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT) into a bank account of your choice. Payment cannot be made until a bank account number and bank sort code has been supplied on appointment and statutory deductions from salary will be made as appropriate. Upon appointment, you will agree that any overpayment of salary, allowances, or expenses will be repaid by you in accordance with Circular 07/2018: Recovery of Salary, Allowances, and Expenses Overpayments made to Staff Members/Former Staff Members/Pensioners. 3. Tenure and Probation Assignments will be to a temporary position. The duration and period of a temporary contract will vary from post to post. There is no entitlement to a permanent position. Notwithstanding the above paragraph on tenure, we retain the right to consider holding a confined Selection Process for permanent appointment to certain positions within the Civil Service in certain limited circumstances. Any such process will be held in compliance with the Commission for Public Service Appointments (CPSA) Code of Practice. 4. Headquarters The successful candidates can be based in the Passport Office’s in Balbriggan, Cork, & Dublin 2 depending on their location selection in the application form. When absent from home and headquarters on duty appropriate travelling expenses and subsistence allowances will be paid subject to the normal civil service regulations. 5. Hours of Attendance Hours of attendance will be as fixed from time to time but will amount to on average not less than 41 hours and 15 minutes’ gross per week. Where extra attendance is necessary, payment or time off in lieu may be allowed in accordance with the Civil Service regulations. Full-time attendance in the office five days a week is required. 6. Annual Leave The annual leave for this position is determined by the number of hours worked. 7. Sick Leave Pay during properly-certified sick absence, provided there is no evidence of permanent disability for service, will apply on a pro-rata basis in accordance with the provisions of the sick leave Circulars. Officers who are paying Class A rate of PRSI will be required to sign a mandate authorising the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection to pay any benefits due to you under the Social Welfare Acts direct to the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. Payment of salary during illness will be subject to you making the necessary claims for social insurance benefit to the Department of Social Protection within the required time limits. 8. Superannuation and Retirement The successful candidate will be offered the appropriate superannuation terms and conditions as prevailing in the Civil Service at the time of being offered an appointment. In general, an appointee who has never worked in the Public Service will be offered appointment based on membership of the Single Public Service Pension Scheme (“Single Scheme”). Full details of the Scheme are at www.singlepensionscheme.gov.ie. Where the appointee has worked in a pensionable (non-Single Scheme terms) public service job in the 26 weeks prior to appointment or is currently on a career break or special leave with/without pay, different terms may apply. The pension entitlement of such appointees will be established in the context of their public service employment history. Key provisions attaching to membership of the Single Scheme are as follows: • Pensionable Age: The minimum age at which retirement benefits are payable is the same as the age of eligibility for the State Pension, currently 66 years. • Retirement Age: Scheme members must retire on reaching the age of 70 years. • Career average earnings are used to calculate benefits (a pension and lump sum amount accrue each year and are up-rated each year by reference to CPI). • Post retirement pension increases are linked to CPI. Pension Abatement If the appointee has previously been employed in the Civil or Public Service and is in receipt of a pension from the Civil or Public Service or where a Civil/Public Service pension comes into payment during their re-employment that pension will be subject to abatement in accordance with Section 52 of the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012. Department of Education and Skills Early Retirement Scheme for Teachers Circular 102/2007 The Department of Education and Skills introduced an Early Retirement Scheme for Teachers. It is a condition of the Early Retirement Scheme that with the exception of the situations set out in paragraphs 10.2 and 10.3 of the relevant circular documentation, and with those exceptions only, if a teacher accepts early retirement under Strands 1, 2 or 3 of this scheme and is subsequently employed in any capacity in any area of the public sector, payment of pension to that person under the scheme will immediately cease. Pension payments will, however, be resumed on the ceasing of such employment or on the person's 60th birthday, whichever is the later, but on resumption, the pension will be based on the person's actual reckonable service as a teacher (i.e. the added years previously granted will not be taken into account in the calculation of the pension payment). ill-Health-Retirement Please note any person who previously retired on ill health grounds under the terms of a superannuation scheme are required to declare, at the initial application phase, that they are in receipt of such a pension to the organisation administering the recruitment competition. Applicants will be required to attend the CMO’s office to assess their ability to provide regular and effective service taking account of the condition which qualified them for IHR. Appointment post ill-health retirement from Civil Service If successful in their application through the competition, the applicant should to be aware of the following: 1. If deemed fit to provide regular and effective service and assigned to a post, their civil service ill-health pension ceases. 2. If the applicant subsequently fails to complete probation or decides to leave their assigned post, there can be no reversion to the civil service IHR status, nor reinstatement of the civil service IHR pension, that existed prior to the application nor is there an entitlement to same. 3. The applicant will become a member of the Single Public Service Pension Scheme (SPSPS) upon appointment if they have had a break in pensionable public/civil service of more than 26 weeks Appointment post ill-health retirement from Public Service 1. Where an individual has retired from a public service body his/her ill-health pension from that employment may be subject to review in accordance with the rules of ill-health retirement under that scheme. 2. If an applicant is successful, on appointment the applicant will be required to declare whether they are in receipt of a public service pension (ill-health or otherwise) and their public service pension may be subject to abatement. 3. The applicant will become a member of the Single Public Service Pension Scheme (SPSPS) upon appointment if they have had a break in pensionable public/civil service of more than 26 weeks. Please note more detailed information in relation to pension implications for those in receipt of a civil or public service ill-health pension is available via this link or upon request to PAS. Pension Accrual A 40-year limit on total service that can be counted towards pension where a person has been a member of more than one pre-existing public service pension scheme (i.e. non-Single Scheme) as per the 2012 Act shall apply. This 40-year limit is provided for in the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and other Provisions) Act 2012. This may have implications for any appointee who has acquired pension rights in a previous public service employment. Additional Superannuation Contribution This appointment is subject to the Additional Superannuation Contribution (ASC) in accordance with the Public Service Pay and Pensions Act 2017. Note: ASC deductions are in addition to any pension contributions (main scheme and spouses’ and children’s contributions) required under the rules of your pension scheme. For further information in relation to the Single Public Service Pension Scheme please see the following website - www.singlepensionscheme.gov.ie. Secrecy, Confidentiality and Standards of Behaviour: Official Secrecy and Integrity During the term of the probationary contract, an officer will be subject to the Provisions of the Official Secrets Act, 1963, as amended by the Freedom of Information Act 2014. The officer will agree not to disclose to unauthorised third parties any confidential information either during or subsequent to the period of employment. Civil Service Code of Standards and Behaviour The appointee will be subject to the Civil Service Code of Standards and Behaviour. Ethics in Public Office Acts The Ethics in Public Office Acts will apply, where appropriate, to this appointment. Prior approval of publications An officer will agree not to publish material related to his or her official duties without prior approval by the Chairperson of the Authority or by another appropriate authorised officer. Political Activity During the term of employment the officer will be subject to the rules governing public servants and politics. All circulars are available on the website www.circulars.gov.ie or from the Personnel Section. The above represents the principal conditions of service and is not intended to be the comprehensive list of all terms and conditions of employment which will be set out in the employment contract to be agreed with the successful candidate(s). FORMAT OF THE COMPETITION Application and Selection Process 1. Applications must be submitted using the offical application form. The application form is available on the website. CVs will not be considered as applications. Applications must be typed and submitted in Word or PDF format. 2. Closing date for completed applications is 5pm on Monday 29th September 2025. Late applications will not be accepted. Completed applications can be emailed to passportTCO@dfa.ie 3. Candidates must supply a scanned copy of a valid, government-issued Photo ID with their application. Applications made without a valid, government-issued Photo ID will not be considered. 4. Depending on the number of applications received, a shortlisting process may be used to select a number of candidates to be invited to interview. All applications will be acknowledged. If you do not receive an acknowledgment within three working days of applying, please contact passportTCO@dfa.ie. All queries should be submitted in writing in the first instance to passportTCO@dfa.ie. NOTE: Eligibility may not be verified by the Department until the final stage of the process. Therefore, those candidates who do not possess the eligibility requirements, and proceed with their application, are putting themselves to unnecessary effort/expense and will not be offered a position from this campaign. Selection Method The methods used to select the successful candidate for this post may include: • Shortlisting of candidates on the basis of the information provided in their application. • A competitive interview. Admission to the competition The admission of a person to a competition, or invitation to attend interview, or a successful result letter, is not to be taken as implying that the Department is satisfied that such a person fulfils the requirements. Candidates with Disabilities Candidates who would like to avail of reasonable accommodations are asked to submit a medical report. The purpose of the report is to provide the Department with information to act as a basis only for determining reasonable accommodations where appropriate. These reports must be submitted by the competition closing date. Specific candidate criteria In addition to fulfilling the eligibility criteria set out, candidates must; o Have the knowledge and ability to discharge the duties of the post concerned; o Be suitable on the grounds of health and character; o Be suitable in all other relevant aspects for appointment to the post concerned; o If successful, they will not be appointed to the post unless they; - agree to undertake the duties attached to the post and accept the terms and conditions under which the duties are, or may be required to be performed; and - are fully competent and available to undertake, and fully capable of undertaking, the duties attached to the position.
Clerical Officer
Introduction The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade intends to recruit personnel for Temporary Clerical positions in the Passport Service. Duties of the Passport Service role can include: 1. Verifying passport and citizenship (Foreign Birth Registration - FBR) applications and following up on incomplete applications with the customer. 2. Working in a team environment to meet target delivery dates. 3. Identifying and reporting potential compliance and other issues relating to passport and FBR applications to the team leader. 4. Working on passport production or dispatch teams. 5. Registration of customers’ entitlement documents. 6. Dealing with members of the public regarding their applications for passports or FBR face to face or through written and/or oral communication via phone, webchat or email. Resolving customer service queries, providing information on passport and citizenship legislation and policies. 7. Daily use of hardware and software, including scanning devices, pcs and the Passport Service’s application systems. 8. General administrative tasks as required. Requirements Essential for the job COMPUTER SKILLS - Training in the passport and foreign birth registration computer applications will be provided. However, proven ability to use computer systems and proficient keyboard skills is essential. COMMUNICATION SKILLS INCLUDING DEALING WITH THE PUBLIC - Strong, clear, written and oral communication skills - Confidence dealing with customer queries regarding applications over the phone or by correspondence. ABILITY TO PRIORITISE WORK AND OPERATE AS PART OF A TEAM - Ability to work to tight deadlines - Prioritising work on a daily basis depending on volume of applications - Actively contributing as part of the team ANALYTICAL SKILLS - Be able to apply strict guidelines in the processing of applications for passports and Foreign Birth Registration certificates in accordance with passport and citizenship laws. - Ability to review applications and make decisions to determine entitlement to an Irish passport or entry in the Foreign Births Register. - Ability to quickly and effectively examine a wide and varied range of entitlement documents. LANGUAGE SKILLS - Applications from candidates with Irish language and Irish Sign Language skills and who are willing to communicate with customers through Irish or through Irish Sign Language are welcome. Eligibility to compete Health & Character Candidates must be in good health, capable and competent of carrying out the work assigned to them, and they must be of good character. Those under consideration for a position will be required to complete a health and character declaration. References will be sought. The post will require special security clearance and will require completion of a form for Garda vetting purposes. In the event of conflicts of interest, candidates may not be considered for certain posts. Citizenship Requirements Eligible candidates must 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 has a Stamp 4 permission or a Stamp 5 permission. Collective Agreement: Redundancy Payments to Public Servants The Department of Public Expenditure and Reform letter dated 28th June 2012 to Personnel Officers introduced, with effect from 1st June 2012, a Collective Agreement which had been reached between the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform and the Public Services Committee of the ICTU in relation to ex-gratia Redundancy Payments to Public Servants. It is a condition of the Collective Agreement that persons availing of the agreement will not be eligible for re-employment in the Public Service by any Public Service body (as defined by the Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Acts 2009 – 2011) for a period of 2 years from termination of the employment. People who availed of this scheme and who may be successful in this competition will have to prove their eligibility (expiry of period of non-eligibility) Incentivised Scheme for Early Retirement (ISER). Incentivised Scheme for Early Retirement (ISER) It is a condition of the Incentivised Scheme for Early Retirement (ISER) as set out in Department of Finance Circular 12/09 that retirees, under that Scheme, are not eligible to apply for another position in the same employment or the same sector. Therefore, such retirees may not apply for this position. Department of Environment, Community & Local Government (Circular Letter LG(P) 06/2013) The Department of Environment, Community & Local Government Circular Letter LG(P) 06/2013 introduced a Voluntary Redundancy Scheme for Local Authorities. In accordance with the terms of the Collective Agreement: Redundancy Payments to Public Servants dated 28 June 2012 as detailed above, it is a specific condition of that VER Scheme that persons will not be eligible for re-employment in any Public Service body [as defined by the Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Acts 2009 – 2011 and the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012] for a period of 2 years from their date of departure under this Scheme. These conditions also apply in the case of engagement/employment on a contract for service basis (either as a contractor or as an employee of a contractor). Declaration Applicants will be required to declare whether they have previously availed of a Public Service scheme of incentivised early retirement. Applicants will also be required to declare any entitlements to a Public Service pension benefit (in payment or preserved) from any other Public Service employment and/or where they have received a payment-in-lieu in respect of service in any Public Service employment. PRINCIPAL CONDITIONS OF SERVICE 1. General The appointment is to a temporary post in the Civil Service and is subject to the Civil Service Regulations Acts 1956 to 2005, the Public Service Management (Recruitment and Appointments) Act 2004 and any other Act for the time being in force relating to the Civil Service. 2. Salary The salary for this position, rate effective from 1 August 2025 is: Temporary Clerical Officer (PPC) €596.11 - €629.46 - €637.94 - €654.47 - €678.87 - €703.22 - €727.55 - €745.29 - €765.40 - €788.74 - €805.15 - €828.27 - €851.22 - €887.05 LSI 1 €915.19 – LSI 2 €928.12 The PPC pay rate applies when the individual is required to pay a Personal Pension Contribution (otherwise known as a main scheme contribution) in accordance with the rules of their main/personal superannuation scheme. This is different to a contribution in respect of membership of a Spouses’ and Children’s scheme, or the Additional Superannuation Contributions (ASC). Candidates should note that salary will not be subject to negotiation and the rate of remuneration may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government pay policy. Payment will be made weekly in arrears by Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT) into a bank account of your choice. Payment cannot be made until a bank account number and bank sort code has been supplied on appointment and statutory deductions from salary will be made as appropriate. Upon appointment, you will agree that any overpayment of salary, allowances, or expenses will be repaid by you in accordance with Circular 07/2018: Recovery of Salary, Allowances, and Expenses Overpayments made to Staff Members/Former Staff Members/Pensioners. 3. Tenure and Probation Assignments will be to a temporary position. The duration and period of a temporary contract will vary from post to post. There is no entitlement to a permanent position. Notwithstanding the above paragraph on tenure, we retain the right to consider holding a confined Selection Process for permanent appointment to certain positions within the Civil Service in certain limited circumstances. Any such process will be held in compliance with the Commission for Public Service Appointments (CPSA) Code of Practice. 4. Headquarters The successful candidates can be based in the Passport Office’s in Balbriggan, Cork, & Dublin 2 depending on their location selection in the application form. When absent from home and headquarters on duty appropriate travelling expenses and subsistence allowances will be paid subject to the normal civil service regulations. 5. Hours of Attendance Hours of attendance will be as fixed from time to time but will amount to on average not less than 41 hours and 15 minutes’ gross per week. Where extra attendance is necessary, payment or time off in lieu may be allowed in accordance with the Civil Service regulations. Full-time attendance in the office five days a week is required. 6. Annual Leave The annual leave for this position is determined by the number of hours worked. 7. Sick Leave Pay during properly-certified sick absence, provided there is no evidence of permanent disability for service, will apply on a pro-rata basis in accordance with the provisions of the sick leave Circulars. Officers who are paying Class A rate of PRSI will be required to sign a mandate authorising the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection to pay any benefits due to you under the Social Welfare Acts direct to the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. Payment of salary during illness will be subject to you making the necessary claims for social insurance benefit to the Department of Social Protection within the required time limits. 8. Superannuation and Retirement The successful candidate will be offered the appropriate superannuation terms and conditions as prevailing in the Civil Service at the time of being offered an appointment. In general, an appointee who has never worked in the Public Service will be offered appointment based on membership of the Single Public Service Pension Scheme (“Single Scheme”). Full details of the Scheme are at www.singlepensionscheme.gov.ie. Where the appointee has worked in a pensionable (non-Single Scheme terms) public service job in the 26 weeks prior to appointment or is currently on a career break or special leave with/without pay, different terms may apply. The pension entitlement of such appointees will be established in the context of their public service employment history. Key provisions attaching to membership of the Single Scheme are as follows: • Pensionable Age: The minimum age at which retirement benefits are payable is the same as the age of eligibility for the State Pension, currently 66 years. • Retirement Age: Scheme members must retire on reaching the age of 70 years. • Career average earnings are used to calculate benefits (a pension and lump sum amount accrue each year and are up-rated each year by reference to CPI). • Post retirement pension increases are linked to CPI. Pension Abatement If the appointee has previously been employed in the Civil or Public Service and is in receipt of a pension from the Civil or Public Service or where a Civil/Public Service pension comes into payment during their re-employment that pension will be subject to abatement in accordance with Section 52 of the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012. Department of Education and Skills Early Retirement Scheme for Teachers Circular 102/2007 The Department of Education and Skills introduced an Early Retirement Scheme for Teachers. It is a condition of the Early Retirement Scheme that with the exception of the situations set out in paragraphs 10.2 and 10.3 of the relevant circular documentation, and with those exceptions only, if a teacher accepts early retirement under Strands 1, 2 or 3 of this scheme and is subsequently employed in any capacity in any area of the public sector, payment of pension to that person under the scheme will immediately cease. Pension payments will, however, be resumed on the ceasing of such employment or on the person's 60th birthday, whichever is the later, but on resumption, the pension will be based on the person's actual reckonable service as a teacher (i.e. the added years previously granted will not be taken into account in the calculation of the pension payment). ill-Health-Retirement Please note any person who previously retired on ill health grounds under the terms of a superannuation scheme are required to declare, at the initial application phase, that they are in receipt of such a pension to the organisation administering the recruitment competition. Applicants will be required to attend the CMO’s office to assess their ability to provide regular and effective service taking account of the condition which qualified them for IHR. Appointment post ill-health retirement from Civil Service If successful in their application through the competition, the applicant should to be aware of the following: 1. If deemed fit to provide regular and effective service and assigned to a post, their civil service ill-health pension ceases. 2. If the applicant subsequently fails to complete probation or decides to leave their assigned post, there can be no reversion to the civil service IHR status, nor reinstatement of the civil service IHR pension, that existed prior to the application nor is there an entitlement to same. 3. The applicant will become a member of the Single Public Service Pension Scheme (SPSPS) upon appointment if they have had a break in pensionable public/civil service of more than 26 weeks Appointment post ill-health retirement from Public Service 1. Where an individual has retired from a public service body his/her ill-health pension from that employment may be subject to review in accordance with the rules of ill-health retirement under that scheme. 2. If an applicant is successful, on appointment the applicant will be required to declare whether they are in receipt of a public service pension (ill-health or otherwise) and their public service pension may be subject to abatement. 3. The applicant will become a member of the Single Public Service Pension Scheme (SPSPS) upon appointment if they have had a break in pensionable public/civil service of more than 26 weeks. Please note more detailed information in relation to pension implications for those in receipt of a civil or public service ill-health pension is available via this link or upon request to PAS. Pension Accrual A 40-year limit on total service that can be counted towards pension where a person has been a member of more than one pre-existing public service pension scheme (i.e. non-Single Scheme) as per the 2012 Act shall apply. This 40-year limit is provided for in the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and other Provisions) Act 2012. This may have implications for any appointee who has acquired pension rights in a previous public service employment. Additional Superannuation Contribution This appointment is subject to the Additional Superannuation Contribution (ASC) in accordance with the Public Service Pay and Pensions Act 2017. Note: ASC deductions are in addition to any pension contributions (main scheme and spouses’ and children’s contributions) required under the rules of your pension scheme. For further information in relation to the Single Public Service Pension Scheme please see the following website - www.singlepensionscheme.gov.ie. Secrecy, Confidentiality and Standards of Behaviour: Official Secrecy and Integrity During the term of the probationary contract, an officer will be subject to the Provisions of the Official Secrets Act, 1963, as amended by the Freedom of Information Act 2014. The officer will agree not to disclose to unauthorised third parties any confidential information either during or subsequent to the period of employment. Civil Service Code of Standards and Behaviour The appointee will be subject to the Civil Service Code of Standards and Behaviour. Ethics in Public Office Acts The Ethics in Public Office Acts will apply, where appropriate, to this appointment. Prior approval of publications An officer will agree not to publish material related to his or her official duties without prior approval by the Chairperson of the Authority or by another appropriate authorised officer. Political Activity During the term of employment the officer will be subject to the rules governing public servants and politics. All circulars are available on the website www.circulars.gov.ie or from the Personnel Section. The above represents the principal conditions of service and is not intended to be the comprehensive list of all terms and conditions of employment which will be set out in the employment contract to be agreed with the successful candidate(s). FORMAT OF THE COMPETITION Application and Selection Process 1. Applications must be submitted using the offical application form. The application form is available on the website. CVs will not be considered as applications. Applications must be typed and submitted in Word or PDF format. 2. Closing date for completed applications is 5pm on Monday 29th September 2025. Late applications will not be accepted. Completed applications can be emailed to passportTCO@dfa.ie 3. Candidates must supply a scanned copy of a valid, government-issued Photo ID with their application. Applications made without a valid, government-issued Photo ID will not be considered. 4. Depending on the number of applications received, a shortlisting process may be used to select a number of candidates to be invited to interview. All applications will be acknowledged. If you do not receive an acknowledgment within three working days of applying, please contact passportTCO@dfa.ie. All queries should be submitted in writing in the first instance to passportTCO@dfa.ie. NOTE: Eligibility may not be verified by the Department until the final stage of the process. Therefore, those candidates who do not possess the eligibility requirements, and proceed with their application, are putting themselves to unnecessary effort/expense and will not be offered a position from this campaign. Selection Method The methods used to select the successful candidate for this post may include: • Shortlisting of candidates on the basis of the information provided in their application. • A competitive interview. Admission to the competition The admission of a person to a competition, or invitation to attend interview, or a successful result letter, is not to be taken as implying that the Department is satisfied that such a person fulfils the requirements. Candidates with Disabilities Candidates who would like to avail of reasonable accommodations are asked to submit a medical report. The purpose of the report is to provide the Department with information to act as a basis only for determining reasonable accommodations where appropriate. These reports must be submitted by the competition closing date. Specific candidate criteria In addition to fulfilling the eligibility criteria set out, candidates must; o Have the knowledge and ability to discharge the duties of the post concerned; o Be suitable on the grounds of health and character; o Be suitable in all other relevant aspects for appointment to the post concerned; o If successful, they will not be appointed to the post unless they; - agree to undertake the duties attached to the post and accept the terms and conditions under which the duties are, or may be required to be performed; and - are fully competent and available to undertake, and fully capable of undertaking, the duties attached to the position.
Payroll Business Operations Specialist
About Remote Remote is solving modern organizations’ biggest challenge – navigating global employment compliantly with ease. We make it possible for businesses of all sizes to recruit, pay, and manage international teams. With our core values at heart and future focused work culture, our team works tirelessly on ambitious problems, asynchronously, around the world. You can find Remoters working from 6 different continents (Antarctica left to go!) and all of our positions are fully remote.We encourage every member of the Remote team to bring their talents, experiences and culture to the table to help us build the best-in-class HR platform. If you are energetic, curious, motivated and ambitious, be part of our world. Apply now and define the future of work! About Remote Remote is solving global remote organizations’ biggest challenge: employing anyone anywhere compliantly. We make it possible for businesses big and small to employ a global team by handling global payroll, benefits, taxes, and compliance (learn more about how it works ). We're backed by A+ investors and our team is world-class, literally and figuratively, as we're all scattered around the world. Please check out our public handbook to learn more about our culture. We encourage folks from all ethnic groups, genders, sexuality, age and abilities to apply. You can also check out independent reviews left by other candidates and our employees on Glassdoor. If this job description resonates with you, we want to hear from you! All of our positions are fully remote. You do not have to relocate to join us! The position This is an exciting time to join Remote and make a personal difference in the global employment space as a Global Payroll Business Operations Specialist , joining our Payroll team, working collaboratively with cross-functional teams to deliver outstanding payroll services to our employees and customers. How we work We love working async and this means you get to do your own schedule. We empower ownership and proactivity and when in doubt default to action instead of waiting. Job responsibilities
One Year Management Placement / Internship
Overview We’re Enterprise Mobility. A family-owned, global mobility leader with a $38 billion turnover, nearly 90,000 team members, and operations in 95 countries. Led by CEO Chrissy Taylor, the third generation of the Taylor family, we’re built on a legacy that gives us the stability to focus on the long-term success of our people, our customers and our business. Why join the One Year Management Placement Programme? As an Intern, you’ll play a vital role in the success of Enterprise Mobility and receive a comprehensive introduction to our Graduate Management Training Programme. You'll gain valuable, real world business experience that can set you apart when you enter the job market. From day one, we’ll invest in you. Based in one of our retail branches you’ll take on real responsibilities and gain hands-on experience across customer service, sales, marketing, finance, operations, and more - all within a supportive environment. We work hard and reward hard work You’ll be tackling the same challenges as those on our Graduate Management Training Programme, so it’s only fair you enjoy the same benefits. This is a paid position, with opportunities for promotion, performance bonuses, incentives, and employee referral rewards. Award-winning training and development Whether you’re building on existing skills or developing new ones, your growth is our priority. Through classroom learning, on-the-job training, and mentorship, you’ll have the tools and support to take the that first step in your career – and the one after that. Our doors are open As an Intern, your experience at Enterprise Mobility will be as unique as you because you shape who we are as much as we shape your skills, path and potential. We pride ourselves on opening our doors to a variety of voices, giving way to an experience that’s both inclusive and that inspires diversity of thought. Responsibilities You’ll have the chance to apply what you already know, while building a powerful set of hard and soft skills that you might not have expected. You’ll develop skills in: Customer Service: deliver exceptional experiences by confidently handling reservations, resolving enquiries, and building rapport with a diverse range of customers. Sales and Marketing: connect with local business partners, grow your network and develop lasting relationships. Financial Control and Profitability: understand the financial mechanics of a successful business, including cost control and interpreting profit and loss statements. Operations and Logistics: learn how to manage a fleet, plan strategically, and drive performance. Leadership and Development: Take the lead in mentoring, training, and developing your own team - with the opportunity to manage and promote others as you grow Qualifications CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Graduate Management Trainee
Overview We’re Enterprise Mobility. A family-owned, global mobility leader with a $38 billion turnover, nearly 90,000 team members, and operations in 95 countries. Led by CEO Chrissy Taylor, the third generation of the Taylor family, we’re built on a legacy that gives us the stability to focus on the long-term success of our people, our customers and our business. Why join the Graduate Management Training Programme? As a Graduate Management Trainee, you'll have the freedom and support to explore your leadership potential - and the opportunity to become a branch manager in one of our retail operations in as little as two years. In fact, most of our senior leaders began their careers in this very role - including our current CEO. From day one, we’ll invest in you. You’ll be in a supportive environment where you’ll take on real responsibilities and gain invaluable hands-on experience in customer service, sales, marketing, finance, operations, and more. We work hard and reward hard work Your work will be recognised with performance-based incentives and opportunities for continued promotion. Our unique promote-from-within culture means you can keep your career moving forward without having to change organisations. Award-winning training and development Whether you’re building on existing strengths or developing new ones, your growth is our priority. Through classroom learning, on-the-job training, and mentorship, you’ll have the tools and support to take the next step – and the one after that. Our doors are open As a Graduate Management Trainee, your experience at Enterprise Mobility will be as unique as you because you shape who we are as much as we shape your skills, path and potential. We pride ourselves on opening our doors to a variety of voices, giving way to an experience that’s both inclusive and that inspires diversity of thought. Responsibilities From your very first day, you’ll be trusted with real responsibility and exposed to all areas of our business. You’ll develop skills in: Customer Service: deliver exceptional experiences by confidently handling reservations, resolving enquiries, and building rapport with a diverse range of customers. Sales and Marketing: connect with local business partners, grow your network and develop lasting relationships. Financial Control and Profitability: understand the financial mechanics of a successful business, including cost control and interpreting profit and loss statements. Operations and Logistics: learn how to manage a fleet, plan strategically, and drive performance. Leadership and Development: take the lead in mentoring, training, and developing your own team - with the opportunity to manage and promote others as you grow. Qualifications
Six Month Management Placement / Internship
We’re Enterprise Mobility. A family-owned, global mobility leader with a $38 billion turnover, nearly 90,000 team members, and operations in 95 countries. Led by CEO Chrissy Taylor, the third generation of the Taylor family, we’re built on a legacy that gives us the stability to focus on the long-term success of our people, our customers and our business. Why join the Six Months Management Placement Programme? As an Intern, you’ll play a vital role in the success of Enterprise Mobility and receive a comprehensive introduction to our Graduate Management Training Programme. You'll gain valuable, real world business experience that can set you apart when you enter the job market. From day one, we’ll invest in you. Based in one of our retail branches you’ll take on real responsibilities and gain hands-on experience across customer service, sales, marketing, finance, operations, and more - all within a supportive environment. We work hard and reward hard work You’ll be tackling the same challenges as those on our Graduate Management Training Programme, so it’s only fair you enjoy the same benefits. This is a paid position, with opportunities for promotion, performance bonuses, incentives, and employee referral rewards. Award-winning training and development Whether you’re building on existing skills or developing new ones, your growth is our priority. Through classroom learning, on-the-job training, and mentorship, you’ll have the tools and support to take the that first step in your career – and the one after that. Our doors are open As an Intern, your experience at Enterprise Mobility will be as unique as you because you shape who we are as much as we shape your skills, path and potential. We pride ourselves on opening our doors to a variety of voices, giving way to an experience that’s both inclusive and that inspires diversity of thought. Responsibilities You’ll have the chance to apply what you already know, while building a powerful set of hard and soft skills that you might not have expected. You’ll develop skills in: Customer Service: deliver exceptional experiences by confidently handling reservations, resolving enquiries, and building rapport with a diverse range of customers. Sales and Marketing: connect with local business partners, grow your network and develop lasting relationships. Financial Control and Profitability: understand the financial mechanics of a successful business, including cost control and interpreting profit and loss statements. Operations and Logistics: learn how to manage a fleet, plan strategically, and drive performance. Leadership and Development: take the lead in mentoring, training, and developing your own team - with the opportunity to manage and promote others as you grow. Qualifications CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Summer Management Placement / Internship
We’re Enterprise Mobility. A family-owned, global mobility leader with a $38 billion turnover, nearly 90,000 team members, and operations in 95 countries. Led by CEO Chrissy Taylor, the third generation of the Taylor family, we’re built on a legacy that gives us the stability to focus on the long-term success of our people, our customers and our business. Why join the Summer Management Placement Programme? As an Intern, you’ll play a vital role in the success of Enterprise Mobility and receive a comprehensive introduction to our Graduate Management Training Programme. You'll gain valuable, real world business experience that can set you apart when you enter the job market. From day one, we’ll invest in you. Based in one of our retail branches you’ll take on real responsibilities and gain hands-on experience across customer service, sales, marketing, finance, operations, and more - all within a supportive environment. We work hard and reward hard work You’ll be tackling the same challenges as those on our Graduate Management Training Programme, so it’s only fair you enjoy the same benefits. This is a paid position, with opportunities for promotion, performance bonuses, incentives, and employee referral rewards. Award-winning training and development Whether you’re building on existing skills or developing new ones, your growth is our priority. Through classroom learning, on-the-job training, and mentorship, you’ll have the tools and support to take the that first step in your career – and the one after that. Our doors are open As an Intern, your experience at Enterprise Mobility will be as unique as you because you shape who we are as much as we shape your skills, path and potential. We pride ourselves on opening our doors to a variety of voices, giving way to an experience that’s both inclusive and that inspires diversity of thought. Responsibilities You’ll have the chance to apply what you already know, while building a powerful set of hard and soft skills that you might not have expected. You’ll develop skills in: Customer Service: deliver exceptional experiences by confidently handling reservations, resolving enquiries, and building rapport with a diverse range of customers. Sales and Marketing: connect with local business partners, grow your network and develop lasting relationships. Financial Control and Profitability: understand the financial mechanics of a successful business, including cost control and interpreting profit and loss statements. Operations and Logistics: learn how to manage a fleet, plan strategically, and drive performance. Leadership and Development: Take the lead in mentoring, training, and developing your own team - with the opportunity to manage and promote others as you grow. Qualifications CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Six Month Management Placement / Internship
We’re Enterprise Mobility. A family-owned, global mobility leader with a $38 billion turnover, nearly 90,000 team members, and operations in 95 countries. Led by CEO Chrissy Taylor, the third generation of the Taylor family, we’re built on a legacy that gives us the stability to focus on the long-term success of our people, our customers and our business. Why join the Six Months Management Placement Programme? As an Intern, you’ll play a vital role in the success of Enterprise Mobility and receive a comprehensive introduction to our Graduate Management Training Programme. You'll gain valuable, real world business experience that can set you apart when you enter the job market. From day one, we’ll invest in you. Based in one of our retail branches you’ll take on real responsibilities and gain hands-on experience across customer service, sales, marketing, finance, operations, and more - all within a supportive environment. We work hard and reward hard work You’ll be tackling the same challenges as those on our Graduate Management Training Programme, so it’s only fair you enjoy the same benefits. This is a paid position, with opportunities for promotion, performance bonuses, incentives, and employee referral rewards. Award-winning training and development Whether you’re building on existing skills or developing new ones, your growth is our priority. Through classroom learning, on-the-job training, and mentorship, you’ll have the tools and support to take the that first step in your career – and the one after that. Our doors are open As an Intern, your experience at Enterprise Mobility will be as unique as you because you shape who we are as much as we shape your skills, path and potential. We pride ourselves on opening our doors to a variety of voices, giving way to an experience that’s both inclusive and that inspires diversity of thought. Responsibilities You’ll have the chance to apply what you already know, while building a powerful set of hard and soft skills that you might not have expected. You’ll develop skills in: Customer Service: deliver exceptional experiences by confidently handling reservations, resolving enquiries, and building rapport with a diverse range of customers. Sales and Marketing: connect with local business partners, grow your network and develop lasting relationships. Financial Control and Profitability: understand the financial mechanics of a successful business, including cost control and interpreting profit and loss statements. Operations and Logistics: learn how to manage a fleet, plan strategically, and drive performance. Leadership and Development: take the lead in mentoring, training, and developing your own team - with the opportunity to manage and promote others as you grow. Qualifications CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Summer Management Placement / Internship
We’re Enterprise Mobility. A family-owned, global mobility leader with a $38 billion turnover, nearly 90,000 team members, and operations in 95 countries. Led by CEO Chrissy Taylor, the third generation of the Taylor family, we’re built on a legacy that gives us the stability to focus on the long-term success of our people, our customers and our business. Why join the Summer Management Placement Programme? As an Intern, you’ll play a vital role in the success of Enterprise Mobility and receive a comprehensive introduction to our Graduate Management Training Programme. You'll gain valuable, real world business experience that can set you apart when you enter the job market. From day one, we’ll invest in you. Based in one of our retail branches you’ll take on real responsibilities and gain hands-on experience across customer service, sales, marketing, finance, operations, and more - all within a supportive environment. We work hard and reward hard work You’ll be tackling the same challenges as those on our Graduate Management Training Programme, so it’s only fair you enjoy the same benefits. This is a paid position, with opportunities for promotion, performance bonuses, incentives, and employee referral rewards. Award-winning training and development Whether you’re building on existing skills or developing new ones, your growth is our priority. Through classroom learning, on-the-job training, and mentorship, you’ll have the tools and support to take the that first step in your career – and the one after that. Our doors are open As an Intern, your experience at Enterprise Mobility will be as unique as you because you shape who we are as much as we shape your skills, path and potential. We pride ourselves on opening our doors to a variety of voices, giving way to an experience that’s both inclusive and that inspires diversity of thought. Responsibilities You’ll have the chance to apply what you already know, while building a powerful set of hard and soft skills that you might not have expected. You’ll develop skills in: Customer Service: deliver exceptional experiences by confidently handling reservations, resolving enquiries, and building rapport with a diverse range of customers. Sales and Marketing: connect with local business partners, grow your network and develop lasting relationships. Financial Control and Profitability: understand the financial mechanics of a successful business, including cost control and interpreting profit and loss statements. Operations and Logistics: learn how to manage a fleet, plan strategically, and drive performance. Leadership and Development: Take the lead in mentoring, training, and developing your own team - with the opportunity to manage and promote others as you grow. Qualifications CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
