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Shaws Department Stores now have vacancies for Seasonal Sales Assistant in our Tralee Store. . Established over 160 years ago, Shaw's has become a trusted, much loved brand and one of Ireland's leading department store retailers. An Irish family-owned business to this day, we enjoy a rich heritage that is steeped in tradition. Our goal is to provide quality products, unmatched service and expert knowledge for all our customers nationwide. Job Purpose: To assist and serve customers with the purchase of retail products. To care for the stock, including its administration, storage, presentation and security. Main Duties: CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
CHW53 Electrician
Purpose of the Post The person appointed will carry out electrical service, maintenance and repair work as part of a multidisciplinary team comprising engineers, technicians, general operatives, support and specialist contractors to deliver a prompt, efficient cost effective customer focused service in a team environment. Principal Duties and Responsibilities Professional The Electrician will: · Work under the direction and control of Mayo Community Living Maintenance Manager/Foreman · Operate and maintain the electrical and mechanical services of all buildings within Mayo Community Living Services and/or other HSE premises within Mayo Community Services area as may be required from time to time in accordance with service needs and National and European regulations and best practice. · Carry out minor electrical installation work as directed. · Participate in the upkeep and maintenance of interior and exterior lighting systems. · Update and record regularly, all alterations and additions to the existing electrical systems. · Complete Portable Appliance Testing following repair, and as required · Complete weekly equipment checks/surveys/tests as directed by your Line Manager · Support contractors with connections & isolations, as directed by your Line Manager. · Work with outside contractors and service companies as required, and engage actively in gaining the knowledge that will be necessary for the future maintenance of new equipment and plant that come under the remit of Mayo Community Living Services Departments. · Co-operate with new technology – Actively use electronic Maintenance Management Systems and other computerised systems. Provide and maintain such written and computerised records as required. · Be familiar and comply with the requirements of the Health and Safety Acts, Regulations, operating procedures, and all other relevant statutory requirements and regulations in particular the Safety, Health & welfare at Work (General Application Regulations 2007) Part 3 Electricity. · Be familiar with the National Rules for Electrical Installations Fourth Edition ET 101:2008 and I.S. 10101:2020 · Familiarise himself/herself with new technology and be prepared to participate and co-operate in all training courses considered appropriate. · Liaise with all other members of the Maintenance Department as required, to develop good efficient working relationships to ensure issues are resolved in a timely manner, and to the best of your ability. · Liaise with Mayo Community Living Services departments to ensure issues are resolved in a timely manner · Work reasonable overtime as directed. · Participate in a shift rota, if required to do so, and as the service needs. · Participate in the multi-site on-call out-of-hours service, if required, and as per existing and future arrangements. · Carry a bleep/pager/tablet/mobile phone or communication device, as deemed most appropriate by your Line Manager. · Operate and adhere to all existing and future national and local productivity agreements. · Give his /her full co-operation with ongoing developments and with change in work practice subject to consultation. · He/she may be required from time-to-time to act in a supervisory capacity. · Perform such duties as assigned to him/her by the Maintenance Manager/Designated Officer. · Be accountable for all tools, stock or equipment under his/her control and to ensure that all such equipment is kept in the proper state of repair in accordance with safety standards. Health & Safety The Electrician will: · Use protective clothing and equipment as necessary, during the course of duty in accordance with the Health and Welfare at Work Act 1989 and 1985 and observe all other safety procedures currently in force. · Have a working knowledge of the National Guidelines for the Prevention of Nosocomial Invasive Aspergillosis During Construction/Renovation Activities Guidelines. · Have a working knowledge of Health & Safety Legislation, including the Safety, Health & Welfare at Work Act (2005), Safety, Health & Welfare at Work (General Application) Regulations (2007) and a good level of knowledge regarding all other health and safety legislation. · Have a working knowledge of the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) Standards as they apply to the role for example, Standards for Healthcare, National Standards for the Prevention and Control of Healthcare Associated Infections, Hygiene Standards etc. and comply with associated HSE protocols for implementing and maintaining these standards as appropriate to the role. · To support, promote and actively participate in sustainable energy, water and waste initiatives to create a more sustainable, low carbon and efficient health service The above Job Description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties involved and consequently, the post holder may be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post which may be assigned to him/her from time to time and to contribute to the development of the post while in office. Eligibility Criteria Qualifications and/ or experience Candidates must have at the latest date of application: - 1. Professional Qualifications, Experience, etc. (a) Eligible applicants will be those who on the closing date for the competition: (i) Possess a Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) Level 6 (or higher) Advanced Certificate Craft – Electrical (or equivalent qualification). Or (ii) Possess the National Craft Certificate issued by FETAC Or (iii) Possess the Senior Trade Certificate issued by the Department of Education Or (iv) Possess a Level 3 Technical/Trade qualification or equivalent issued by City & Guilds, London And (b) Candidates must have the requisite technical knowledge and ability (including a high standard of suitability) to discharge the functions of the post Health Candidates for and any person holding the office must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to the office and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. Character Candidates for and any person holding the office must be of good character Post Specific Requirements · Experience in electrical installations, operation and maintenance in industrial and/or healthcare setting · Experience in managing electrical services and contractors relevant to the role · Have successfully undertaken the SOLAS safe pass Health & safety awareness programme or equivalent approved training programme · Hold a full clean drivers license category B Other requirements specific to the post Access to own transport & hold a Full Manual B License Skills, competencies and/or knowledge Candidates must: Technical / Professional Knowledge · Demonstrate knowledge of installation testing of electrical systems, in particular in relation to competency to interpret results of testing completed by others. · Demonstrate knowledge of electrical systems used in large scale and complex installations such as found in the acute hospital environment. · Demonstrate knowledge and experience of maintenance of complex electrical installations such as Fire Alarm Systems, and generator control systems. · Demonstrate computer and data recording skills and in particular in relation to recording status of works. · Demonstrate knowledge of energy efficiency issues and methodologies for monitoring same · Demonstrate knowledge and experience of working on Building Management Systems for the control of heating, cooling and ventilation systems. · Demonstrate an ability to assess benefits of alternative solutions. · Demonstrate experience maintaining industrial/healthcare and buildings and acute healthcare equipment as relevant to the role. · Demonstrate experience of LV & MV volt electrical systems and installing and/or maintaining electrical services in an industrial/healthcare setting, as relevant to the role. · Demonstrate experience in interpretation of drawings of electrical systems. · Demonstrate experience in liaising with electrical service companies and contractors, as relevant to the role. Planning and Organising Skills · Demonstrate experience in the measurement of materials and organising tools and equipment to complete maintenance and project work. · Demonstrate experience in the implementation and management of work schedules. · Demonstrate experience in the development of method safety statements. · Demonstrate evidence of effective planning and organising skills. · Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of value for money in the performance of work. · Demonstrate the ability to manage deadlines and handle multiple tasks effectively. · Demonstrate experience in working effectively under pressure. Team & Leadership Skills · Demonstrate the ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team to resolve problems and implement solutions. · Demonstrate the ability to work on own initiative. Communication / Interpersonal Skills · Demonstrate effective communication skills including the ability to present information on the extent and status of works in a clear and concise manner, written and verbal. · Demonstrate an ability to receive and implement instructions in an effective and efficient manner. Problem Solving & Decision Making · Demonstrate good problem solving skills to maximise local repair capacity while avoiding compromise to certification requirements. · Demonstrate good judgement skills in relation to competency to complete & certify works. Commitment to Providing a Quality Service · Demonstrate a commitment to providing a quality service; including an awareness and appreciation of the service user such as patients, general public, medical and non-medical staff. Campaign Specific Selection Process Ranking / Shortlisting / Interview A ranking and or shortlisting exercise may be carried out on the basis of information supplied in your application form. The criteria for ranking and or shortlisting are based on the requirements of the post as outlined in the eligibility criteria and skills, competencies and/or knowledge section of this job specification. Therefore it is very important that you think about your experience in light of those requirements. Failure to include information regarding these requirements may result in you not being called forward to the next stage of the selection process. Those successful at the ranking stage of this process (where applied) will be placed on an order of merit and will be called to interview in ‘bands’ depending on the service needs of the organisation. Diversity, Equality and Inclusion The HSE is an equal opportunities employer. Employees of the HSE bring a range of skills, talents, diverse thinking and experience to the organisation. The HSE believes passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to its success – we aim to develop the workforce of the HSE so that it reflects the diversity of HSE service users and to strengthen it through accommodating and valuing different perspectives. Ultimately this will result in improved service user and employee experience. The HSE is committed to creating a positive working environment whereby all employees inclusive of age, civil status, disability, ethnicity and race, family status, gender, membership of the Traveller community, religion and sexual orientation are respected, valued and can reach their full potential. The HSE aims to achieve this through development of an organisational culture where injustice, bias and discrimination are not tolerated. The HSE welcomes people with diverse backgrounds and offers a range of supports and resources to staff, such as those who require a reasonable accommodation at work because of a disability or long term health condition. For further information on the HSE commitment to Diversity, Equality and Inclusion, please visit the Diversity, Equality and Inclusion web page at https://www.hse.ie/eng/staff/resources/diversity/ Code of Practice The Health Service Executive will run this campaign in compliance with the Code of Practice prepared by the Commission for Public Service Appointments (CPSA). The CPSA is responsible for establishing the principles that should be followed when making an appointment. These are set out in the CPSA Code of Practice. The Code outlines the standards that should be adhered to at each stage of the selection process and sets out the review and appeal mechanisms open to candidates should they be unhappy with a selection process. The CPSA Code of Practice can be accessed via https://www.cpsa.ie/ . The reform programme outlined for the Health Services may impact on this role and as structures change the job description may be reviewed. This job description is a guide to the general range of duties assigned to the post holder. It is intended to be neither definitive nor restrictive and is subject to periodic review with the employee concerned. Electrician HSE West and North West (Galway, Mayo, Roscommon) Terms and Conditions of Employment Tenure There is currently one permanent whole time vacancy available in Mayo Community Living Services. The post is pensionable. A panel may be created as a result of this campaign for an Electrician within HSE West and North West (Galway, Mayo, Roscommon) from which current and future permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full time or part time duration for the role of an Electrician may be filled. The tenure of these posts will be indicated at “expression of interest” stage. Appointment as an employee of the Health Service Executive is governed by the Health Act 2004 and the Public Service Management (Recruitment and Appointment) Act 2004. Remuneration The salary scale for the post is (as at 01/03/2025) €41,153 €42,299 €45,106 €45,388 €45,670 €45,951 €46,235 €46,517 €46,800 €47,082 €47,395 New appointees to any grade start at the minimum point of the scale. Incremental credit will be applied for recognised relevant service in Ireland and abroad (Department of Health Circular 2/2011). Incremental credit is normally granted on appointment, in respect of previous experience in the Civil Service, Local Authorities, Health Service and other Public Service Bodies and Statutory Agencies. Working Week The standard weekly working hours of attendance for your grade are 39 hours per week. Your normal weekly working hours are 39 hours. Contracted hours that are less than the standard weekly working hours for your grade will be paid pro rata to the full time equivalent. You are required to work agreed roster/on-call arrangements advised by your Reporting Manager. Your contracted hours are liable to change between the hours of 8.00am and 8.00pm over seven days to meet the requirements for extended day services in accordance with the terms of collective agreements and HSE Circulars. Annual Leave The annual leave associated with the post will be confirmed at Contracting stage. Superannuation This is a pensionable position with the HSE. The successful candidate will upon appointment become a member of the appropriate pension scheme. Pension scheme membership will be notified within the contract of employment. Members of pre-existing pension schemes who transferred to the HSE on the 01st January 2005 pursuant to Section 60 of the Health Act 2004 are entitled to superannuation benefit terms under the HSE Scheme which are no less favourable to those which they were entitled to at 31st December 2004 Age The Public Service Superannuation (Age of Retirement) Act, 2018* set 70 years as the compulsory retirement age for public servants. * Public Servants not affected by this legislation: Public servants joining the public service or re-joining the public service with a 26 week break in service, between 1 April 2004 and 31 December 2012 (new entrants) have no compulsory retirement age. Public servants, joining the public service or re-joining the public service after a 26 week break, after 1 January 2013 are members of the Single Pension Scheme and have a compulsory retirement age of 70. Probation Every appointment of a person who is not already a permanent officer of the Health Service Executive or of a Local Authority shall be subject to a probationary period of 12 months as stipulated in the Department of Health Circular No.10/71. Protection of Persons Reporting Child Abuse Act 1998 The welfare and protection of children is the responsibility of all HSE staff. You must be aware of and understand your specific responsibilities under the Children First Act 2015, the Protections for Persons Reporting Child Abuse Act 1998 in accordance with Section 2, Children First National Guidance and other relevant child safeguarding legislation and policies. Some staff have additional responsibilities such as Line Managers, Designated Officers and Mandated Persons. You should check if you are a Designated Officer and / or a Mandated Person and be familiar with the related roles and legal responsibilities. For further information, guidance and resources please visit: HSE Children First webpage. Infection Control Have a working knowledge of Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) Standards as they apply to the role for example, Standards for Healthcare, National Standards for the Prevention and Control of Healthcare Associated Infections, Hygiene Standards etc. and comply with associated HSE protocols for implementing and maintaining these standards as appropriate to the role. Health & Safety It is the responsibility of line managers to ensure that the management of safety, health and welfare is successfully integrated into all activities undertaken within their area of responsibility, so far as is reasonably practicable. Line managers are named and roles and responsibilities detailed in the relevant Site Specific Safety Statement (SSSS). Key responsibilities include: Developing a SSSS for the department/service , as applicable, based on the identification of hazards and the assessment of risks, and reviewing/updating same on a regular basis (at least annually) and in the event of any significant change in the work activity or place of work. Ensuring that Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) is integrated into day-to-day business, providing Systems Of Work (SOW) that are planned, organised, performed, maintained, and revised as appropriate, and ensuring that all safety related records are maintained and available for inspection. Consulting and communicating with staff and safety representatives on OSH matters. Ensuring a training needs assessment (TNA) is undertaken for employees, facilitating their attendance at statutory OSH training, and ensuring records are maintained for each employee. Ensuring that all incidents occurring within the relevant department/service are appropriately managed and investigated in accordance with HSE procedures . Seeking advice from health and safety professionals through the National Health and Safety Function Helpdesk as appropriate. Reviewing the health and safety performance of the ward/department/service and staff through, respectively, local audit and performance achievement meetings for example. Note: Detailed roles and responsibilities of Line Managers are outlined in local SSSS [1]A template SSSS and guidelines are available on the National Health and Safety Function/H&S web-pages 2See link on health and safety web-pages to latest Incident Management Policy
Financial Accountant
Shaws Department Stores have an exciting new vacancy for a Financial Accountant based in our Support Office which is centrally located in Portlaoise. This is a fixed term contract until end of April 2026. Established over 160 years ago, Shaws has become a trusted, much-loved brand and one of Ireland's leading department store retailers. An Irish family-owned business to this day, we enjoy a rich heritage that is steeped in tradition. Our goal is to provide quality products, unmatched service and expert knowledge for all our customers nationwide. Job Purpose: Reporting to the Finance Director, the Financial Accountant will be responsible for providing timely and accurate financial reports to key stakeholders. Key Responsibilities: · Preparation of monthly management accounts · Preparation of Trial Balance for Audit · Control of monthly store reporting on cash reconciliation and bank reconciliation · Liaison with Auditors and preparation of statutory accounts · Completion of VAT and PAYE Returns · Labour cost analysis & reporting · Act as support to Central Administration functions Skills & Experience Required: · Previous experience of accounts preparation and the preparation of Trial Balance for Audit purposes · Proficient in Excel · Strong attention to detail with an analytical mindset This is a full-time role, Monday to Friday. This may be suitable for someone looking to move into industry. CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Local Authority Graduate Planner Recruitment
We are recruiting graduates from 10 skill areas We are recruiting suitable candidates to become Graduate Planners with 26 of the 31 City & County Councils in Ireland. The Local Government Ireland Graduate Planner Programme offers graduate planners a rewarding and impactful career in one of 26 of Ireland’s city or county councils. As a graduate planner in a city or county council, you’ll be part of a dynamic, supportive and forward-thinking team that’s dedicated to shaping our towns, cities and rural areas. You’ll get the opportunity to work on innovative projects that positively influence the built environment, support local economies, and enhance the quality of life of local communities Why Local Government? As a Graduate Planner in a Local Authority, you have the opportunity to make a lasting impact on the future development of our communities. While furthering your career as a professional planner. What does a City or County Council Planning Department do? The planning department within Local Authorities regulate and manage development within their county boundaries. Planning departments are responsible for building sustainable communities, creating detailed plans that act as a framework to guide future development, as well as providing expert planning advice, processing planning applications, and enforcing regulations to ensure sustainable growth in our cities and towns. Which City & County Councils will be hiring Graduate Planners 26 of the 31 City & County Councils will be hiring Graduate Planners as part of this recruitment campaign. For the purposes of the recruitment campaign the country and the 26 Councils are divided up into 5 regions. You can apply for a Graduate Planner position in only two regions. Within each region you will be able to apply for up to a maximum of 5 local authorities within each region). Who can apply?? You can apply if you are: • a recent graduate with an honour in a level 8 Honours degree or higher in Planning, or • due to graduate this year and expect to achieve an honour in a level 8 Honours degree or higher and • entitled to work in the Republic of Ireland. Existing local authority staff members can also apply if you hold the necessary qualifications detailed above. Applicants should also possess the following attributes, • Passion for shaping communities and tackling town planning challenges and a collaborative mindset • Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills It is highly desirable that applicants should at the time of commencing employment hold a current valid unendorsed driving licence in respect of Category B vehicles and have access to your own vehicle. It should be noted by applicants that if you are assigned to a rural County Council your employer will require that you are able to undertake work related trips using your own vehicle as soon as possible after commencing employment. The Local Government Management Agency (LGMA) is co-ordinating the Local Authority Graduate Programme recruitment campaign on behalf of the 26 individual City & County Councils in the Republic participating in this national recruitment competition. If successful, you will be offered an employment contract with an individual City or County Council Eligibility qualifications and competence to compete To be eligible for these vacancies, applicants must be able to show the following. 1. Graduate status On or before the date on which a local authority makes you a formal job offer you must provide formal documentation confirming that you have recently achieved an honour in an honours degree (Level 8 on the National Framework of Qualifications). 2. Undergraduates and post-graduate students At the time of application, if you are still a final-year undergraduate or postgraduate student, you can still apply and complete all stages of the application and recruitment process. If you are a final year student and yet to be assigned a grade, you will be asked on the application form to detail the award your course of study will lead to and what grade you expect to obtain when you do graduate. However, you must have proof of having achieved the required award level required (i.e.) an honour in a level 8 honours degree or masters. You must show this to the potential employer as part of the normal pre-employment checks process before they can make any job offer to you. If you can’t prove at the job offer stage that you have achieved at least an honour in an honours degree or masters, a job offer will not be made. Applicants will not receive any job offers if they have been: • asked to repeat exams or • asked to resubmit elements of their final year course work so that their final results can be issued by the university or educational institute where they did the course of study Applicants must ensure that they are in a position to commence employment when required by the employing Council. As part of your employment you must ensure that you will be able to physically attend the Council offices, on a full-time basis, to begin with. 3. Competency You must also be able to show at interview that you have the competencies for the role of a Graduate Planner. These competencies are defined in Appendix 1 of this document. Certain citizenship requirements that will determine whether you can apply or not. Applicants must, by the date of any job offer, fit into one of the categories below Citizen of the European Union You are a citizen of one of the 27 member countries of the European Union Citizen of EEA You are a citizen of the European Economic Area (EEA). The EEA consists of the Member States of: • the European Union • Iceland • Liechtenstein • Norway Citizen of the UK You are a citizen of the United Kingdom (UK) Switzerland You are a citizen of Switzerland as defined in the agreement between the EU and Switzerland on the free movement of persons Spouse or child You are a non-EEA citizen who is a spouse or child of an EEA or UK or Swiss citizen and have a stamp 4 visa International protection You are: • a person awarded international protection under the International Protection Act 2015, or • a family member entitled to remain in the State as a result of family reunification, and • someone with a stamp 4 visa Parent or dependent You are 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 • have a stamp 4 visa Valid Department of Justice visa stamp You must hold a valid visa stamp issued by the Department of Justice which clearly allows you to reside in the country and seek employment, for example, stamp 1g. Existing local authority staff If you are a current employee of a City or County Council and possess an honour in a level 8 honours degree in Planning or higher, then you can apply for the position of a Graduate Planner, as long as your current post has a salary scale that starts below the starting salary for a Graduate Planner (i.e.) €38,956. Ex-public servants who previously availed of incentivised early retirement or a Voluntary Redundancy Scheme You must tell us if you have previously availed of: • a public service scheme of incentivised early retirement, and, or • the collective voluntary redundancy scheme. This collective scheme is detailed in Circular Letter LG(P) 06/2013. You must tell us if you are entitled to a Public Service pension benefit (in payment or preserved) from any other Public Service employment. You must also tell us where you have received a payment-in-lieu for service in any Public Service employment. Why should I apply? Local government is a great place to start and grow your career. The main benefits to working as a Graduate Planner in a City or County Council include: • Starting salary of €38,956 with annual increments • 24 days annual leave per year • Flexible work arrangements • Comprehensive mentoring and structured development programme for career growth as a Planner in Local Government • A structured career pathway that allows you to progress in your chosen career as a professional Planner • Supportive work environment with a focus on well-being Making an application To apply for the Local Authority Graduate Programme, go to www.localgovernmentjobs. ie/graduates and click on and fill out the online application form. The application form asks for details about you, your education and your previous periods of employment. It also asks you to choose the local authorities you are interested in applying for. You can apply for a Graduate Planner position in more than one local authority. Number of Councils that you can apply for Number of regions in which you can apply for a Graduate Planner position 2 regions (max) Maximum number of Councils within a region to which you can apply for a Graduate Planner position 5 local authorities in each region (max) You must select an order of priority (1 to 5 with 1 being your highest priority) for the City or County Council chosen in each of your two regions. You can choose to only apply for one region, but it does reduce your chances of securing employment as a Graduate Planner. However, you should not select a City or County Council as one of your 5 choices if you have no intention of taking up employment with that Council. The LGMA will endeavour to ensure that following your interviews the Council you will be assigned to will match your choice of employers. However, unless you score the highest marks at the interview and are placed high up on the panel, we cannot guarantee that you will be assigned to either your no 1 or 2 choices Graduate Planner Development Programme As a Graduate Planner recruit you will take part in a structured development Programme which will be delivered over the duration of your contract. This programme has been designed to meet the demands of Graduate Planner entrants to local government. The aim of the development programme is to make sure that at the end of the three years you will have developed the necessary skills needed to advance your career on to the next level of Planner with your employer (i.e.) Assistant Planner. Each Council will invest in the training and development of the Graduates Planners they recruit. Your employer will provide supports and experience that the Graduates will need to fulfil your potential. Main features of the Graduate Planner development programme The main features and components of the three-year Graduate development programme include: • Block start for all Graduates • Group induction and orientation (centrally delivered) once all Graduate Planners commence employment • Enrolment in the suite of the Planning training courses developed to meet the specific needs of Local Government Planners by the sectors Planning Services Training Group (PSTG) • Dedicated mentoring supports from senior planners • Competency based interview preparation prior to applying for an Assistant Planner vacancy Competency skills and knowledge needed by Graduate Planners are as follows, Purpose and Change • You can demonstrate an understanding of the role played by a local authority on behalf of its citizens and the type of work related to their chosen skills area that local authorities engage in. • You can provide an example of how your qualification and experience to date can be applied to the role of a Graduate Planner? Delivering Results • You can provide an example of where they had to problem solve and contribute to successful solutions of problems encountered. • You can provide an example of where they have had to apply their academic qualification to delivering results as part of a team or as an individual. • You can provide an example of where they have delivered quality work and/or academic project to prescribed deadlines. Personal Performance • You can demonstrate the ability engage in two-way dialogue with interviewers and communicate effectively. • Display an understanding of how your skills and knowledge can contribute positively to the efficient delivery of services to the citizen. • You can provide an example of where you have worked effectively with a variety of colleagues in a team. Personal Effectiveness • You can provide an example of when you have been given responsibility where others were relying upon them doing what they were asked. • You can provide an example of where you have worked to deadlines and demonstrated resilience when setbacks were encountered. • You can provide an example of when you have had to show high levels of initiative, ownership of an assigned tasks and demonstrated self-motivation and self-sufficiency. Local Authority Graduate Programme 17 In addition, interviewers will be tasked with exploring you the interviewee’s knowledge and understanding of planning and how planning relates to the functions of a local Council. Knowledge & Understanding of Skills Area being interviewed for • Clarify with you the applicant which of your qualifications is most relevant to the skills area they have applied for? Can they explain why they believe it is relevant? • You can display an understanding of what role the Planning section of a Council plays and what types of services does it provide to the public? • You can identify what in your opinion is the most important part/aspect of the role of a Council’s Planning Officer? • You can provide an example of when you applied your academic learning or skills in an actual real life/work/academic situation?
Assistant Store Manager
About THE ROLE Our stores are the life and soul of our business. They act as our main touch points with our ever-evolving consumer base. As the world of retail evolves, we, as a business, believe that for all other parts of the chain to work, our stores must set the tone of what our two brands are all about. Irrespective of where our consumers eventually make a purchase, our stores, are always a window to our great brands. As a result, our locations are paramount, the first class experience must be a given and our in-store standards should never be questionable. To deliver this, we strive to hire the individuals who live and breathe the values of our business, who are obsessed with delivering great service to our customers and who truly believe that to remain relevant in today’s world, we must be nimble and adapt to change and evolution. The Assistant Manager plays a key role in achieving these standards, they lead by example, embrace our entrepreneurial spirit and inspire their teams through their passion and belief in our brands. Responsibilities include: CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
HR Administrator
Overview of role: UPMC Ireland is currently seeking to recruit an experienced HR Administrator based in Kilkenny, who will provide HR administration services centrally to the HR Department. This role will support all sites, ensuring the smooth running of the department is an organised and efficient manner. As a valued member of the HR team, you will be accountable for a range of duties which will help to enhance the employee experience. Your main administrative duties include recruitment onboarding, maintaining employee records, supporting the HR Business Partner team with managing absences, managing HR documents to audit standards and updating internal HR systems. Primary Duties and Responsibilities: Equal Opportunity Statement and Benefits UPMC is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. At UPMC we provide a total rewards program that is not only market competitive, but fair and provides growth opportunities for all our colleagues. Compensation – Competitive pay for the work employees do – base pay, performance related pay and premium pay where applicable. Benefits – Fully paid maternity and paternity leave for new parents. Competitive Pension Plan, company funded Death in Service Benefit x 3 times. Critical Illness cover for all employees up to the age of 66. Performance and Recognition – Rewards for performance that supports the goals and mission of UPMC through our annual ACES programme. Work-Life Balance – Enhanced annual leave up to a maximum of 27 days. Flexible working opportunities to support you to work around external family commitments. Development and Career Opportunities – Opportunities for each employee to reach their career goals through continued learning and/or advancement.
Customer Services Administrator
Salary: €35,000 per year Duties The successful candidate will have the ability to communicate to those with technical issues in easy-to-understand language Other information Why work with us At the RCPI we value our employees and believe our talented team is the foundation of the Colleges success. That is why we aim to provide them with support and a range of benefits and services to create a work-life balance that suits you.: Leave: We offer 21 days annual leave with an additional 3-4 college days as well as long service leave to all employees. We also provide support for staff with Maternity, Sick, Parents, and Parental leave. Wellbeing: AnEmployee Assistance Programme with Spectrum Life is available to all staff members as well as annual flu vaccine. Flexible Hybrid working model: The RCPI offer a flexible 35-hour-a-week hybrid working model for all employees from their start date, giving staff the autonomy to work from home combined with time spent onsite. Pension: A defined contribution pension scheme of 3.33% Employee contribution and 6.66% RCPI contribution is offered to every employee upon completion of probationary period. Flexible Benefit: Pro-rata €1,000 annual flexible benefit upon completion of a successful probatory period. Life Assurance: 4 times your annual salary. Learning & Development : We offer CPD options including study leave and unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning. Diversity and Inclusion: RCPI recognises the importance of equality, diversity, and inclusion. We were recently awarded a Silver accreditation from Investors in Diversity. We are an open and inclusive organisation that celebrates and welcomes diversity. We lead initiatives that support, promote and demonstrate a culture of mutual respect, inclusivity, and diversity, as outlined in our Diversity and Inclusion policy.
Facilities Coordinator
About the Role: As a CBRE Facilities Coordinator, you will work with clients, vendors, and contractors to ensure that facility tasks and work orders are complete. This job is a part of the Facilities Management functional area which focuses on all aspects of the operations of a set of assets, providing support to the Property Managers regarding all repairs and investment plans. What You’ll Do:
Front of House Receptionist
About the Role: As a CBRE Receptionist, you will provide administrative tasks to a department or office. This includes greeting visitors, answering calls, setting up meeting rooms, and other duties. This job is part of the Workplace Experience function. They are responsible for providing world-class customer service to the clients and visitors of a designated building. What You’ll Do:
Customer Service Administrator
Zurich Life Assurance plc is looking for an Customer Services Administrator to focus on understanding and responding to what matters to customers. We are looking for a highly motivated individual with excellent communication skills. Successful candidates will gain a thorough knowledge of the workings of a life office by working in a dynamic environment handling queries and requests relating to products which range across Corporate and Individual Pensions, Investments & Protection Plans. Initially, due to the nature of the role full time attendance in the office will be required but over time it will evolve into a hybrid based role. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you may need. This role may be available part-time or full time. This is because we want the best people for our roles, and we recognise that sometimes those people aren’t available full-time. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you may need. Your Role As an Customer Services Administrator your main responsibilities will include, but not necessarily be limited to, the following: • Ensuring that our customers come first is a key responsibility of the role • Dealing with clients/members and brokers/employers and other stakeholders over the phone • Processing a number of client/member requests through the new business stage / life cycle of their policies. This will involve ensuring that requests are processed in accordance with product rules and the company's processes and procedures • Complaints handling • Interacting with other areas of the business e.g. Sales, Propositions, Compliance etc. to improve how we work Your Skills and Experience As an Customer Services Administrator your skills and qualifications will include: • Has excellent inter-personal and communication skills, particularly on the phone • Ability to work in a dynamic team environment • Be well organized, results driven and capable of working to tight deadlines • Good working knowledge of Outlook, Microsoft Word, Excel • Third Level Qualification in relevant area ++TBC++ • Is willing to undertake relevant professional qualification that meets Central Bank Minimum Competency Requirements. • Previous experience in a customer facing role and advantage
