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A Senior Management Position within the organisation working with the Directorate Clinical Lead and Directorate Nurse Managers, the Directorate Operations Manager has a range of responsibilities to deliver key operational and strategic objectives and ensure effective management and development of the Directorate services within allocated resources. Responsible to the Chief Operating Officer, the post-holder will work collaboratively with the Directorate Clinical Lead, Directorate Nurse Manager and lead Clinicians, to assist with the continual improvement of the quality of services to patients by redesigning services to meet best practice standards, improving efficiency and effectiveness. S/he will be committed to challenging the status quo and looking for new and better ways of delivering MMUH goals and objectives. The Directorate Operations Manager will manage the directorate budget and human resource with the assistance of assigned Finance and Human Resource business partners. Informal Enquiries to: Ryan Wylie - rwylie@mater.ie Emergency Acute & specialty medicine Directorate
Supervisor
Maxi Zoo is part of the Fressnapf Group, the European market leader in pet product with 2,600 shops across Europe. Maxi Zoo is Ireland’s largest pet retailer and has over 30 shops in Ireland. Maxi Zoo Ireland are driven by the desire to make the life of pets and pets owners simpler, better and happier. We are recruiting for a Supervisor to join our Mallow store . Why join us? · Service pay- Higher rate of pay from when you reach 12 months service · Certified with Great Place to work · Employee Discount - we offer employee discount of up to 40% in our stores and 20% in our Salon · Paid leave- Sick leave, annual leave and bank holidays · Refer a friend scheme · Advancement Opportunities – At Maxi Zoo we believe in promoting from within as much as possible and developing our team to have a career path. · Community- A chance to work in an environment where employees and customers share the same passion for animals · Educational opportunities · Employee assistance programme · Cycle to work Scheme What you will bring: What you will do: · Customer Engagement- Enrich customers' experiences with personalised advice and uphold a welcoming, tidy store atmosphere. · Merchandising and Inventory- Curate an enticing shopping experience by ensuring shelves stocked with full product availability to minimise inventory discrepancies and maintain high inventory quality · Team Champion- Collaborate closely with the Store Manager, inspire and guide the sales team as a trusted keyholder by sharing your product knowledge, fostering a culture of support and open communication. · Band Integrity - Achieve targets keeping the pets needs at the forefront of everything we do.
Sales Assistant
Main purpose of the role: Responsible for ensuring customer satisfaction is the number one priority. Interact with each customer with great pride, passion and care and inspire shoppers through knowledge and expertise. The ideal candidate will have/be: Excellent communication skills Ability to engage with and prioritise customer needs Strong attention to detail, organised and flexible Ability to use own initiative and work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment Customer driven Previous customer service experience is an advantage. Main duties: Actively live Centra brand-values i.e. Proud, Energetic, Imaginative and Community-Based Show a positive attitude and take responsibility for ensuring customers receive an excellent shopping experience Deal with all customer queries efficiently, professionally and consistent with store policy Merchandise shelves, ensuring that all areas of the store are presented to the highest standard Engage with new initiatives and embrace new ways of working.
Deli Assistant
Main purpose of the role: Responsible for the preparation of high quality hot and cold deli products and for ensuring customer satisfaction is the number one priority. The ideal candidate will have/be:
Executive Assistant
The Central Bank of Ireland serves the public interest by safeguarding monetary and financial stability and by working to ensure that the financial system operates in the best interests of consumers and the wider economy.The Central Bank currently has three vacancies for Executive Assistant role on a contract of indefinite duration across multiple divisions within the Central Bank. This role is aligned with the Bank Executive (BE) grade, and the BE salary scale applies. New entrants will commence on Point 1 of the relevant salary scale ; in this case the starting salary will be €39,090. Please click here for further information on our salary scales.The purpose of this role is to provide comprehensive support to the Director in a timely, effective, and efficient manner which facilitates and supports the fulfilment of their remit. The role-holder will work directly with the Director and their advisor in the execution of their duties and to ensure the smooth functioning of the office of the Director. The successful candidate will be an effective administrator, with a history of independently managing complex scheduling. This role is an opportunity for a proactive and highly organised candidate to work closely with the director and the senior management team. Responsibilities We know it's our people who make the Central Bank special and we are focused on creating a diverse, inclusive, fulfilling and progressive work environment. We encourage applications from candidates with different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives as it strengthens us, as individuals and as an organisation. We are committed to positively supporting candidates with disabilities. If we can make any reasonable accommodations for you in the recruitment process in order to give you the opportunity to perform to your best, please email our Disability Inclusion Partner. Any information that you provide will be used only for the purposes of providing relevant support and will have no bearing on how your application will be viewed.We operate a hybrid working model to balance the flexibility working from home provides with the value our office environments bring to support collaboration and connection with colleagues. Our approach to hybrid working enables colleagues to work from home up to 50% of working days, building on an existing broad range of flexible working policies and practices already in place to support our people achieve the right balance.Our policies also provide insight into our organisational culture, work environment and working arrangements. Here are some of the key policies (subject to ongoing review and amendment) which may be of interest as you consider a career with us. Application Details: Closing Date: 1st April To apply, please complete the application form attached (via the “apply” link). Before starting your application, you will be asked to create a profile with us, this will allow you to track and review your application throughout the process. Click "register" to create a profile and complete the application process. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an automatic email from us acknowledging receipt. If you do not receive this auto-acknowledgement, please contact recruitment@centralbank.ie Cuirfear fáilte roimh iarratais i nGaeilgeThe Central Bank of Ireland is an equal opportunities employer.
Head Of Business Intelligence
Head of Business Intelligence, Dublin Apply now » Date: 18 Mar 2026 Location: Dublin, IE, IE Company: Allied Irish Bank Location/Office Policy: Central Park, Dublin 18 - Hybrid (3 days in office) If you are not sure about your suitability based on any aspects of the role advertised, we encourage you to please contact the Recruiter for this role, Sarah Lyons, at careers@aib.ie for a conversation. AIB is an equal opportunities employer, and we pride ourselves on being the first bank in Ireland to receive the Investors in Diversity Gold Standard accreditation from the Irish Centre for Diversity. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees. Should you have a reasonable accommodation request please email the Talent Acquisition team at careers@aib.ie Disclaimer: Unsolicited CV’s sent to AIB by Recruitment Agencies will not be accepted for this position. AIB operates a direct sourcing model and where agency assistance is required, the Talent Acquisition team will engage directly with our recruitment partners. Application deadline : Wednesday 1st April 2026 Job Segment: Business Intelligence, Recruiting, Consulting, Bank, Banking, Technology, Human Resources, Finance Apply now »
Portfolio Data Analyst
Portfolio Data Analyst, Dublin Apply now » Date: 18 Mar 2026 Location: Dublin, IE, IE Company: Allied Irish Bank Location/Office Policy: Hybrid – 3 days in the office, Location: Central Park, Leopardstown, Dublin 18 What is the Role: The Data Analyst will report to the Portfolio Data Quality manager within the Retail Portfolio Data Enablement & MI Team. You will be responsible for supporting the Data Quality agenda for Portfolio, helping to manage issues end to end and ensuring data ownership and accountability is understood and embedded within Retail. You will support the Group Data strategy ensuring Retail alignment and support the continuous embedding of BCBS239 principles in the Retail Bank. This role is critical to Retail—and, by extension, the Group's—data management and quality agenda, particularly at a time when data quality and integrity are under increasing scrutiny. Additionally, the maintenance and development of centralized MI to support business oversight and decision-making are vital for governance, AIB's strategy development, and meeting regulatory expectations. Principle Accountabilities: If you are not sure about your suitability based on any aspects of the role advertised, we encourage you to please contact the recruiter, Emma, at careers@aib.ie AIB is an equal opportunities employer, and we pride ourselves on being the first bank in Ireland to receive the Investors in Diversity Gold Standard accreditation from the Irish Centre for Diversity. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees. Should you have a reasonable accommodation request please email the Talent Acquisition team at careers@aib.ie Application deadline : 1st April Job Segment: Database, Data Analyst, Data Management, Data Warehouse, Recruiting, Technology, Data, Human Resources Apply now »
Sales & Service Advisor, Ennistymon
Sales & Service Advisor, Ennistymon, Clare Apply now » Date: 18 Mar 2026 Location: Clare, IE, IE Company: Allied Irish Bank Location/Office Policy: Ennistymon, Co Clare . Fixed onsite If you are not sure about your suitability based on any aspects of the role advertised, we encourage you to please contact the Recruiter for this role, Emma, at careers@aib.ie for a conversation. AIB is an equal opportunities employer, and we pride ourselves on being the first bank in Ireland to receive the Investors in Diversity Gold Standard accreditation from the Irish Centre for Diversity. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees. Should you have a reasonable accommodation request please email the Talent Acquisition team at careers@aib.ie Disclaimer: Unsolicited CV’s sent to AIB by Recruitment Agencies will not be accepted for this position. AIB operates a direct sourcing model and where agency assistance is required, the Talent Acquisition team will engage directly with our recruitment partners. This role is part of the Fitness & Probity Regime and Individual Accountability Framework, which set out the specific requirements applicable. Application deadline : 1st April 2026 Job Segment: Recruiting, Bank, Banking, Human Resources, Finance, Sales Apply now »
Executive Fire Prevention Officer
DUTIES The duties of the post include, but are not limited to: • Technical assessment of Fire Safety Certificate applications under the Building Control Acts 1990 to 2025, including for complex and higher risk building designs. • Inspections of buildings under the Fire Services Acts 1981 and 2003 to ensure an appropriate level of fire safety. • The management of technical staff as required, to include line management, technical mentoring and oversight of their work. • Assisting in the development and review of technical strategy and technical approaches. • The carrying out of enforcement action under the Fire Services Acts, such as the serving of Fire Safety Notices on potentially dangerous buildings. • Undertaking fire safety of licensed premises e.g. Public Houses, Night Clubs. • Processing licensing applications under the Fire Services Acts 1981-2003. • Advising on and inspecting major indoor and outdoor events. • Providing advice with respect to certain Planning applications. • Coordinating with Operations section and Building Control section staff in Cork City Fire and Building Control Dept in relation to matters of common concern. • Processing of fire safety complaints, referrals and requests for advice. • Collaborate with colleagues in Fire Operations to promote targeted fire safety campaigns. • Attending training courses as required. • Carrying out such other duties that may be assigned from time to time. The above duties are not intended to be a comprehensive list of all responsibilities involved. Accordingly, the post holder may be required to perform other duties appropriate to the post, as may be assigned from time to time, and to contribute to the ongoing development and evolution of the role while in office. QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE POST Character Candidates shall be of good character. Health Candidates shall be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. Education, Experience, etc. Candidates shall on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms for the post: a) Hold a recognised degree (level 8 in the National Framework of Qualifications) in engineering or architecture or a recognised degree (level 8 in the National Framework of Qualifications) in the final examination for which they obtained at least a pass in chemistry or physics taken at honours level, or a qualification equivalent to one of these. b) Have at least five years satisfactory experience, including adequate relevant experience involving one or more of the following: • Fire-fighting techniques • Fire resistance of buildings or structures • Hydraulics and water supplies • Design and construction of buildings • Technological or industrial processes c) Have a high standard of technical training. Driving Licence Holders of the office may be required to drive a car in the course of their duties and therefore are required to hold a full driving licence for class B vehicles free from disqualifications. Desirable Skills The ideal candidate shall: • Have a track record of fire safety engineering and/or building design work with a strong element of analysis and problem solving. • Have a good working knowledge, or demonstrate an ability to acquire same, of the design and construction of buildings. • Have knowledge and understanding of the Building Control Acts 1990 to 2025, the Building Regulations 1997 to 2025, the Fire Services Act 1981 and 2003 and other legislation with regard to validation, assessment, inspections and prosecutions under the legislation. • Have an ability to work on his/her own initiative and within a multidisciplinary team. • Have strong interpersonal and communication skills. • Possess good IT skills. • Have good knowledge, or demonstrate an ability to acquire same, of Health and Safety Legislation and Regulations, the implications for the organisation and the employee, and their application in the workplace. • Have a good working knowledge, or demonstrate an ability to acquire same, of the legal, regulatory and governance framework within which Cork City Council operates and adhere to corporate policies, protocols, and procedures. Salary The salary scale for the post is: €60,255 - €62,447 - €64,640 - €66,837 - €69,032 - €71,226 - €73,423 - €75,606 - €77,813 - €80,001 - €82,523 (LSI1) - €83,758 (LSI2) In accordance with Departmental Circular Letter EL 02/2011, a person who is not a serving local authority employee on or after 1st January 2011 will enter the scale at the minimum point. Hours of Duty The standard working week is 35 hours per week. The role may, on occasion, require evening or weekend work. Holders of the post may be required to attend for duty at any time, in accordance with arrangements made by the local authority. The Council reserves the right to alter hours of work from time to time. All hours worked will be subject to the provisions of the Organisation of Working Time Act, 1997 and the Organisation of Working Time (Regulations) Act, 2001. Garda Vetting This post may come within the scope of the Local Authorities Garda Vetting Scheme. Further information is available in our Candidate Information Booklet, which provides details on vetting requirements, the format of the competition, the principal conditions of service, and data protection under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Cork City Council is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome and encourage applications from suitably qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, civil or family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, race, ethnic origin, membership of the Traveller community, religion, or belief.
Assistant Arts Officer
General Information: County Leitrim, located in the North West of Ireland, has a growing economy, picturesque landscape, vibrant communities and a strong arts and cultural sector. Leitrim County Council’s vision is to build an economically strong, creative, inclusive county, making Leitrim the best place to live, work, invest and visit. Key to the achievement of our priorities and objectives is a skilled and committed workforce, supported by enabling technologies, efficient work processes and learning and development opportunities. We are committed to the training, support and encouragement of our staff and we offer benefits across family friendly initiatives, personal development and wellbeing of staff. The Arts Office of Leitrim County Council develops and implements policies in relation to various aspects of the arts. It provides information, advice and assistance to a wide range of clients including artists, arts groups, arts festivals, venues, community groups, schools, non-arts organisations working with the arts and other local and national public bodies. It develops and co-ordinates a number of programmes, independently and in association with these partners. It assists communities to become involved in the arts both as participants and audiences, for children and young people to explore and engage with the arts and seeks to create the conditions for a career as a professional artist to be a viable pursuit. The Role: Under the direction and supervision of the Arts Officer, or other appropriate line manager, the position of Part-time Assistant Arts Officer – Children & Young People – in Leitrim County Council will involve working with the arts team, other sections within the local authority, programme partners and the wider community to achieve these aims. While the candidate will be responsible in particular for the development, management and administration of Arts Office strategies, programmes and projects for children and young people, they may also be required to work across different Arts Office programmes and should have a sufficiently broad knowledge, understanding and experience of the broader local arts development environment to be able to contribute to and participate in the implementation of all the work of the Arts Office. The Qualifications 1. Character Each candidate shall be of good character. 2. Health Each candidate shall be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. 3. Citizenship Candidates must, by the date of any job offer, be: (a) A citizen of the European Economic Area (EEA). The EEA consists of the Member States of the European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway; or (b) A citizen of the United Kingdom (UK); or (c) A citizen of Switzerland pursuant to the agreement between the EU and Switzerland on the free movement of persons; or (d) A non-EEA citizen who is a spouse or child of an EEA or UK or Swiss citizen and has a stamp 4 visa; or (e) A person awarded international protection under the International Protection Act 2015 or any family member entitled to remain in the State as a result of family reunification and has a stamp 4 visa; or (f) A non-EEA citizen who is a parent of a dependent child who is a citizen of, and resident in, an EEA member state or the UK or Switzerland and has a stamp 4 visa. 4. Education, Training, Experience etc. Candidates must, on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms: (a) Hold a primary Degree in a relevant discipline (Youth Arts Development, Visual or Performing Arts, Arts Management etc.) from a recognised awards authority. (b) Have at least three years relevant experience (including practical experience) in the field of arts development that specifically includes leadership roles in strategy and programme development for children and young people’s arts programmes. Notes: • Candidates must submit a copy of the educational qualifications meeting the requirements of 4(a) above with their application. • Applications received without the necessary documentation will be deemed ineligible and will not be considered further. • Non-Irish qualifications must be accompanied by a determination from Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) to establish their comparability against the Irish National Framework of Qualifications. Foreign language qualifications must also be accompanied by a translation document. Candidates must also hold a current valid and unendorsed driving licence in respect of category B vehicles or equivalent in the EU Model Driving Licence and must advise if this is not the case. A copy of the licence must be submitted with your application. The Ideal Candidate Shall Have: ▪ A thorough knowledge of current arts practice and the organisation of the arts in Ireland, particularly as it applies to children and young people. ▪ The creative and organisational ability to drive the development and delivery of strategies, programmes and projects for children and young people in an arts context. ▪ The ability to prioritise and sustain a complex workload. ▪ Excellent organisational, administrative and ICT/multimedia skills. ▪ Excellent communication, interpersonal and teambuilding skills. ▪ Experience of managing communications, particularly social media. ▪ Experience of working with artists, arts organisations and children/youth/school groups etc. ▪ A thorough knowledge of the regulatory environment pertaining to children and young people. ▪ Experience of documenting and evaluating arts programmes. ▪ Proven track record in financial management. ▪ Flexibility to undertake duties outside of normal working hours as required. Competencies for the Post: Key competencies for the post of Part-Time Assistant Arts Officer include the following and candidates will be expected to demonstrate sufficient evidence within their application form of competence under each of these. Please take particular note of these when completing the application form as any short-listing or interview processes will be based on the information provided by candidates: Delivering Results / Communicating Effectively: • Communicates effectively with diverse stakeholders to contribute to the development of coherent strategies and team plans. • Translates the business or team plan into clear priorities and actions for their area of responsibility. • Ability to develop and deliver programmes and projects and to work to strict deadlines. • Implements high quality service and customer care standards. • Makes decisions in a timely and well informed manner. • Develops and maintains positive, productive and beneficial working relationships. • Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication skills. Performance Management and Team Work: • Leads and develops project teams to achieve corporate objectives. • Has a strong team ethic of co-operation and mutual support, sharing information and knowledge as appropriate. • Effectively manages performance. • Plans work and allocation of resources effectively. • Ability to work on own initiative as well as an integral part of a team. • Relates well to others and maintains positive, productive and beneficial working relationships. • Addresses conflict or dissatisfaction in a constructive manner. Personal Effectiveness: • Takes initiative and is open to taking on new challenges or responsibilities. • Manages time and workload effectively. • Has strong organisational skills including meeting facilitation and administration. • Has strong resource and project management skills. • Maintains a positive, constructive and enthusiastic attitude to their role. • Understands and implements change and demonstrates flexibility and openness to change. • Is a self-starter, strong on research and maintains resilience in securing buy-in and commitment to overall concepts or projects. Knowledge, Experience and Skills: • Has very good relevant knowledge of current arts practice and the organisation of the arts in Ireland. • Understanding of the structures and environment within which the local authority sector operates and the role of the arts in this context. • Understanding of the role of the Part-Time Assistant Arts Officer – Children & Young People – in this context. • Has understanding, knowledge and experience of strategy and programme delivery of children and young people’s arts. • Has experience of evaluation and preparing reports. • Has knowledge and experience of financial management. • Has knowledge and experience of managing communications. • Has knowledge and experience of operating ICT, multimedia systems, website management and social media management. • Has knowledge and understanding in relation to Child Safeguarding policy, GDPR and statutory obligations of Health and Safety legislation and its application in the workplace. The Principal Terms and Conditions: 1. The Post The position is part-time (50% working arrangement), permanent and pensionable and will be based in Leitrim County Council Offices in Carrick on Shannon, County Leitrim. A panel will be formed from which Part-time Assistant Arts Officer – Children and Young People vacancies arising during the lifetime of the panel (12 months) may be filled. 2. Duties The duties of the office are to give to the local authority and: (a) Such other local authorities or bodies for which the Chief Executive, for the purposes of the Local Government Acts, is Chief Executive; and (b) To any other local authority or body with which an agreement has been made by the local authority or by any of the authorities or bodies mentioned in sub-paragraph (a) of this paragraph, under the general direction and control of the Chief Executive or of such other officers as the Chief Executive may from time to time determine, such appropriate services of an administrative, supervisory and advisory nature as are required for the exercise and performance of any of its powers, duties and functions as may be delegated to him or her by the Chief Executive from time to time and shall include the duty of deputising for other officers of the local authority. This is a co-ordinating position within Leitrim County Council Arts Office, with specific reference to Children and Young People’s Arts Programmes. Reporting to the Arts Officer, the main duties of the Part-Time Assistant Arts Officer – Children & Young People – may include but are not limited to: • Supporting Leitrim County Council in the ongoing development and delivery of arts services provided by the local authority. • Taking an operational lead on the design, development and management of early years, children’s and youth arts initiatives. • Managing and delivering, to a high artistic standard, a range of projects that support engagement in the arts for children and young people and demonstrably increases the levels and quality of engagement in the arts for children and young people throughout the county, within budget and within prescribed timeframes. • Ensuring that diversity and inclusion are embedded in children and youth arts programming. • Ensuring that the voice of the child and young person is heard in policy and programme development. • Monitoring and evaluating programmes to learn from the impact of investment and inform forward planning and decision making. • Working closely with local, regional and national partners including the Arts Council, Creative Ireland, Music Generation/MSLETB, YTI, NYCI, CBI etc. to enhance resources and enrich practice. • Supporting artists to be able to engage in children’s and youth arts, particularly with relevant training and mentoring where appropriate. • Identifying and preparing funding applications and seeking to secure resources to enable the implementation of the Council’s Arts and Creativity Strategies. • Assisting with and contributing to the implementation of the Council’s Arts and Creativity Strategies, including sourcing and providing advice and information, programme design and scheduling, devising contracts, to monitor, assess and evaluate performance against agreed targets and ensuring that the necessary financial and management systems are in place. • Disseminating information and providing clear messaging regarding children and youth arts activities, opportunities and other relevant information across all media, particularly social media platforms. • Representing the Arts Service and Leitrim County Council at internal and public meetings, events and functions as required. • Working with other departments of the Council to complement and support the design and delivery of culture and arts-led programmes and policy initiatives. • Carrying out all duties in compliance with appropriate procedures, including the maintenance of records and information. • Travelling throughout the county as required by the role. • Performing such other appropriate duties in relation to the arts as may from time to time be assigned by the Council. 3. Salary: The salary scale (applicable from 1st February 2026) for the position of Part-Time Assistant Arts Officer (analogous to Staff Officer – Grade V) is within the range: €52,239, €53,799, €55,392, €57,019, €58,657, €60,567 (LSI 1), €62,484 (LSI 2). This is a part-time position on the basis of a working arrangement of 50% of a 5-day week and the salary will be adjusted pro-rata to reflect this working arrangement (i.e. 50% of the relevant scale point). Entry point to this scale will be determined in accordance with relevant Departmental Circulars. Offers of appointment to persons who are not serving local authority employees will be based on the minimum of this scale. The rate of remuneration may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government policy. The salary shall be fully inclusive and shall be as determined from time to time. Holders of the office shall pay to the local authority any fees or other monies (other than their inclusive salary) payable to or received by them by virtue of their office or in respect of services which they are required by or under any enactment to perform. 4. Residence: The holder of the post shall reside in the district in which his or her duties are to be performed or within a reasonable distance thereof and will be required to serve in the Local Authority’s offices or wherever assigned by the Local Authority. Leitrim County Council reserves the right to, at any time, reassign an employee to any department now or in the future. Leitrim County Council reserves the right to, at any time, assign an employee to any premises in use by the Council now or in the future. 5. Probation All contracts will be subject to a probationary period during which the performance of the successful applicant will be regularly evaluated. Where a person is permanently appointed to Leitrim County Council, the following provisions shall apply: (a) There shall be a period after appointment takes effect during which such a person shall hold the position on probation. (b) Such period shall be one year but the Chief Executive may, at his/her discretion, extend such period. (c) Such a person shall cease to hold the position at the end of the period of probation unless during this period the Chief Executive has certified that the service is satisfactory. (d) There will be ongoing assessments during the probationary period. Employment may be terminated by either party during probation or at the end of the probationary period on one week’s notice. 6. Annual Leave The annual leave entitlement for this post will be 15 days per annum, reflecting the 50% working arrangement on a pro-rata basis to a full-time post. 7. Health For the purpose of satisfying the requirement as to health it will be necessary for each successful candidate, before he/she is appointed, to undergo a medical examination by a qualified medical practitioner to be nominated by the local authority. 8. Working Hours The successful candidate’s normal hours of work will be 17.5 hours per week, reflecting the 50% working arrangement on a pro-rata basis to a full-time post. Flexibility will be required, which will include evening and weekend work. A system of Time in Lieu will be in operation to reflect this. Overtime will not be paid. The Council reserves the right to alter hours of work from time to time. All hours of work will be subject to and recorded in accordance with the provisions of the Organisation of Working Time Act, 1997 and the Organisation of Working Time Act (Regulations) 2001. 9. Superannuation: All new entrants to pensionable public service employment on or after 1 January 2013 will be members of the Single Public Service Pension Scheme. All members of the Single Public Service Pension Scheme will be required to contribute 3.5% of net pensionable remuneration plus 3% of pensionable remuneration. Pension and retirement lump sums for members of the Single Public Service Pension Scheme will be based on career-average pay; pensions will be co-ordinated with the State Pension Contributory Scheme. Persons who are pensionable under the Local Government (Superannuation) (Consolidation) Scheme 1998 and are liable to pay the Class A rate of PRSI contribution will be required in respect of superannuation to contribute to the local authority at the rate of 1.5% of pensionable remuneration plus 3.5% of net pensionable remuneration. You will also be required in respect of the Local Government (Spouses and Children’s Contributory Pension) Scheme to contribute at the rate of 1.5% of pensionable remuneration in accordance with the terms of the scheme. Persons who become pensionable officers of a local authority who are liable to pay the Class D rate of PRSI contribution will be required in respect of their superannuation to contribute at the rate of 5% of pensionable remuneration. You may also be required to pay spouses and children/widows and orphans contributions at the rate of 1.5% of pensionable remuneration. 10. Retirement Age The Single Public Service Pension Scheme (“Single Scheme”) commenced with effect from 1st January 2013. The Act introduced new retirement provisions for new entrants to the public service appointed on or after 1st January 2013, as well as to former public servants returning to the public service after a break of more than 26 weeks. Retirement age will be in line with the age of eligibility for the State Pension Contributory (SPC). Compulsory retirement age will be 70. There is no mandatory retirement age for “new entrants” to the public service as defined in the Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2004. Anyone who is “not a new entrant” to the public service, as defined in the Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2004, had been subject to a compulsory retirement age of 65 years. The Public Service Superannuation (Age of Retirement) Act 2018 provides for an increase in the compulsory retirement age of most pre-2004 public servants from age 65 to age 70. 11. Pension Abatement If an appointee has previously been employed in the Civil or Public Service and that appointee is entitled to, or in receipt of, a pension from the Civil or Public Service, or where a Civil/Public Service pension comes into payment during the appointee’s 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. Please note: In applying for this position you are acknowledging that you understand that the abatement provisions, where relevant, will apply. It is not envisaged that the employing Department, Office or Body will support an application for an abatement waiver in respect of appointments to this position.
