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Location: Tipperary / Kilkenny Job Type: Full-time Start Date: Immediate start available We are currently seeking motivated apprentice Carpenter's to join our team, working on a variety of projects across Tipperary and Kilkenny. This role would suit a reliable apprentice who is eager to learn and develop their skills in all aspects of carpentry. Key Responsibilities: • Assisting qualified carpenters on site • Carrying out carpentry tasks • Using hand and power tools safely • Maintaining a clean and safe work environment • Following instructions and site safety procedures Requirements: • Crucially must be able to retain information • Strong work ethic and willingness to learn • Good timekeeping and reliability • Ability to work well as part of a team • Safe Pass required (or willing to obtain) What We Offer: • Steady, long-term work • Competitive rates of pay (based on experience and apprenticeship year) • Hands-on experience across a range of carpentry work •professional working environment
Carpentry and Joinery Apprentice
Location: Tipperary / Kilkenny Job Type: Full-time Start Date: Immediate start available We are currently seeking motivated apprentice Carpenter's to join our team, working on a variety of projects across Tipperary and Kilkenny. This role would suit a reliable apprentice who is eager to learn and develop their skills in all aspects of carpentry. Key Responsibilities: • Assisting qualified carpenters on site • Carrying out carpentry tasks • Using hand and power tools safely • Maintaining a clean and safe work environment • Following instructions and site safety procedures Requirements: • Crucially must be able to retain information • Strong work ethic and willingness to learn • Good timekeeping and reliability • Ability to work well as part of a team • Safe Pass required (or willing to obtain) What We Offer: • Steady, long-term work • Competitive rates of pay (based on experience and apprenticeship year) • Hands-on experience across a range of carpentry work •professional working environment
Used Car Sales Executive
Have you got the drive and determination to consistently achieve sales targets? Are you committed to delivering the best service for customers at all stages of their sales journey? The ideal person will have/be: At least two years’ previous car sales experience. Computer literate. Possess excellent interpersonal skills. Possess a high degree of self-motivation, confidence and determination. Full valid driving licence, aged 21+ for insurance purposes. Experience of Enquiry Max would be advantageous but is not essential. If you think you can demonstrate these skills we want to hear from you. If successful we can offer outstanding career opportunities. Key Responsibilities OBJECTIVES: Achieve and strive to exceed all Sales targets and objectives through well-developed and professional sales presentation. Achieve maximum profitability from vehicles sales, finance & insurance and accessory sales. Drive retention of both new and existing customers, through customer contact strategies. Help dealership to achieve industry-leading standards of Customer Satisfaction. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES CONTINUED Sell Used Mercedes-Benz cars profitably to achieve targets. Actively sell additional funding products and services available to agreed targets. Actively prospect and update existing or provided customer database. To interact with and follow-up suitable sales prospects, and input leads to the Marketing system in quantity as agreed with Manager. To report daily/weekly on agreed performance KPI’s, comparing actual with targeted performance. To accurately appraise part exchanges and/or purchases prior to agreeing pricing with the Sales Manager/Used Car Buyer. Customer Satisfaction Individual CSI engagement and scores, must always to remain above national average. High degree of Customer Satisfaction is to be always upheld. Personnel With your sales colleagues, ensure showroom and forecourt stock are at Mercedes-Benz standards for presentation to prospective customers. To liaise with sales management and administration on availability of physical and pipeline stock. Ensure any company vehicle you are using is always at Mercedes-Benz standards for presentation to prospective customers. Desk area and office to be always tidy. Operational To ensure Pre-Delivery inspections, Used Car Safety checks and any sanctioned repairs/servicing are carried out PRIOR to customer collection. All vehicles must have a valid insurance certificate before delivery. Authority to offer/conclude a sale based on the advertised price of vehicle. Any amount of discount over this must be approved by a sales manager. Staff To ensure immediate communication of sales to all colleagues, therefore maintaining accurate stock availability. Training To attend training courses, both physical and virtual, keeping updated on both product and procedure/compliance. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES CONTINUED To ensure ability to inform all customers of new developments and specifications for all vehicles, new finance or related products. To keep updated on competitors' products, prices and specifications. To actively participate in weekly training session if required. Administration To ensure details of all vehicle transactions are accurately recorded and registered with Digifile system. All vehicles are paid in full before delivery. All leasing company/fleet vehicles are paid within agreed timescale. Maintain Sales diary and required databases required by management. To review daily activities, promotions, sales, targets and other activities with Sales Manager. To ensure all payments for vehicles are complete and correct for each transaction, ie. clearance of outstanding hire purchase agreements and checks forwarded for payment. To ensure safety and security of people, vehicles, and property at all times, reporting any known faults or hazards. All vehicle registration documents, invoices, handbooks to be complete before Customer handover. All agency vehicles delivered in accordance with Mercedes/Company policy. Communications To ensure utmost clarity in all contact with customers. To ensure that customers' needs are accurately qualified. To establish and maintain a rapport with all potential and actual customers that enhances their image of the company. To ensure the Sales Managers are aware of all transactions, proposals, and personal whereabouts on all occasions. To liaise with other Staff to ensure availability of cover when demonstrating vehicles to customers. To ensure all customers are notified of delays, changes in requirements and specification of vehicles outstanding, ensuring smooth conclusion of vehicle handover. Marketing To participate in planning sales campaigns and promotions to maximise sales penetration.
Used Car Sales Executive
Job Summary If you think you can demonstrate these skills we want to hear from you. If successful we can offer outstanding career opportunities. If you prefer, please send your CV to applications@agnews.co.uk. In addition to filling this vacancy Agnews, reserve the right to create a reserve list of successful applicants in merit order. The list may remain live for up to 6 months or until exhausted, whichever is sooner. If the same post or similar post becomes available during the “live” period, you may be offered the post, if eligible and based on the information you have previously provided.
Carpentry and Joinery Apprentice
Apprectice Carpenter/Joiner required Beginner or carpenter already in the apprenticeship programme required for busy workshop in Tuamgraney, Co Clare. Candidate will learn production methods of doors, stairs, windows, second fixing (skirting, architrave, door frames etc.) Some fitting on site will also be required. Hours of work 8am - 5pm Salary negotiable and based on skills and experience Immediate Start- registration through Solas for apprenticeship will commence once trial period of 3 months is completed. Must be interested in carpentry/joinery and show a willingness to learn.
Executive Officer
The Purpose of the Role To provide administrative support for the delivery of postgraduate activities in the School of Medicine and to support the Director of Postgraduate Teaching & Learning, Associate Directors and the Postgraduate Manager. Context Postgraduate activities within the School are coordinated by the Postgraduate Teaching & Learning Office. The School of Medicine currently has over 600 registered postgraduate students. The School offers 23 taught M.Sc./Diploma/Certificate programmes, spanning a broad spectrum of medical and scientific disciplines. Research students may undertake MSc, MD or PhD degrees. The School also offers a number of short courses and CPD programmes. Postgraduate teaching and research are conducted on the main Trinity campus as well as the Trinity Centres for Health Sciences at St. James’s and Tallaght Hospitals. Postgraduate activities are led by the Director of Postgraduate Teaching & Learning who is supported by three Associate Directors for PhD Studies, Continuous Professional Development Programmes, and Fellowships, and the Postgraduate Manager. This role is part of a recently established team of Postgraduate Administration. The role reports to the Postgraduate Manager and works closely with the Postgraduate Administrator. The role holder is a point of contact for staff and students in the School and is responsible for providing a professional, efficient and welcoming service to all students, staff and visitors to the School. While the role is primarily based at the Trinity Centre for Health Sciences at the St. James’s Hospital campus, travel to the main Trinity campus or the Tallaght Trinity Centre for Health Sciences may be required from time to time. Main Responsibilities Student Administration • Assist in the administration and coordination of postgraduate programmes throughout the full student lifecycle, providing support for key processes including recruitment, admissions, registration, assessment, progression, examination boards and graduation. • Serve as a first point of contact for prospective and current postgraduate students, responding to enquiries by email, telephone, and in person, while delivering a professional, responsive, and student-centered service at all times. • Provide accurate and timely information on postgraduate academic and administrative procedures, policies, and regulations, ensuring that enquiries are resolved efficiently or referred to the appropriate academic or professional staff where necessary. • Support the organization and delivery of student registration, induction, orientation, and onboarding activities, ensuring students receive the information and guidance required to successfully commence their studies. • Assist in the preparation, coordination, and dissemination of programme timetables, teaching schedules, and guest lecture arrangements, liaising with academic staff and external contributors as required. • Support the development, preparation, and maintenance of programme materials and documentation, including course handbooks, module information, student communications, and online learning resources through Blackboard Ultra. • Provide advice and administrative support to students and academic staff on examination, assessment, progression, and graduation procedures, ensuring compliance with College regulations and established deadlines. • Process and maintain documentation relating to External Examiners, including appointment, reappointment, payment and reporting processes, ensuring all records are accurate and completed within required timeframes. • Process and maintain administrative documentation for casual and occasional staff, ensuring payment requests, and associated records are completed accurately and submitted in a timely manner. • Assist in the planning, organisation, and delivery of programme-related events, workshops, information sessions, open days and other student engagement activities, providing logistical and administrative support as required. • Support the evaluation and continuous improvement of postgraduate programmes through the administration of surveys, collection and analysis of student feedback, and preparation of summary reports for review by course Directors and the School management. • Coordinate and maintain updates to Calendar entries and programme information in collaboration with course Directors and the Postgraduate Administrator, ensuring that published programme details remain accurate, current and aligned with College requirements. Administrative Support • Develop and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues across College administrative and academic departments, affiliated teaching hospitals, professional bodies and external service providers to support the efficient administration and delivery of postgraduate programmes. • Coordinate and organise meetings and committee activities by scheduling, booking rooms or online meeting platforms, preparing and distributing agendas, supporting documentation and meeting papers in accordance with agreed timelines. • Attend meetings as required, accurately record discussions and decisions, prepare minutes, and maintain comprehensive records to support governance, compliance and operational requirements. • Maintain committee and meeting records in accordance with College policies and procedures, ensuring documentation is organized, accessible and retained appropriately. • Assist in the preparation and collation of reports, presentations, briefing papers, and other documentation required for meetings, committees and programme-related activities. Systems Proficiency across a range of College systems is required to support the effective administration and delivery of postgraduate programmes and related activities: • Maintain and monitor student records and files, including teaching, assessment, progression, and graduation data, using the Student Information System (SITS) and Blackboard Ultra, ensuring information is accurate, up to date, and maintained in accordance with College policies and procedures. • Process purchase orders, expenses, and payments for external lecturers and service providers using the Financial Information System (FIS), ensuring transactions are completed accurately and in a timely manner, and generate standard financial reports as required. • Prepare, update, and distribute student timetables using relevant College systems, coordinating room bookings and liaising with the School Timetabling Officer to support the effective scheduling and utilisation of teaching and learning spaces. • Maintain and update databases, spreadsheets, and electronic records, ensuring data accuracy and integrity, and generate routine reports to support programme administration, planning, and decision-making activities. Person Requirements The role-holder will require the following knowledge, skills and attributes for successful performance in the role. Qualifications • Leaving Certificate or equivalent - essential • Diploma or professional qualification – desirable • Experience working in an administrative or customer service environment - essential Knowledge • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word, Excel, Outlook and Teams - essential. • General knowledge of administrative procedures and office practices. • Familiarity with the work of the School of Medicine and of the University Experience • Prior work experience providing administrative support in a busy office environment. • Experience in dealing with enquiries and providing a high standard of customer service. • Experience maintaining accurate records and processing information with a high level of attention to detail. Skills • Strong organisational and time management skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. • Good interpersonal skills and the ability to interact professionally with students, staff and external stakeholders. • High standard of accuracy in both written and numerical work. • Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team. Personal attributes • Understands the importance of quality service and pro-actively delivers this. • Pays close attention to quality standards. • Is reliable, flexible and willing to support colleagues when required. • Has the ability to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality. • Takes a proactive approach to problem solving and continuous improvement. • Takes pride in providing excellent customer service, providing a helpful and courteous approach to colleagues, students, academic staff and customers. • Committed to achieving results, putting in additional effort as required. • Flexible approach to working hours as the demands of the post may require work outside normal office working hours from time to time.
Higher Executive Officer: Internal Communications Executive
The Role - HEO Internal Communications Executive Working under the direction of the Head of Communications and Customer Relations, the purpose of this role is to manage the delivery of a high-impact internal communications plan that supports organisational performance, strengthens culture and enables the effective delivery of the HSA’s statutory mandate. The following is a non-exhaustive list of key accountabilities that are typically allocated, but are not limited to, the role: ■ Develop, implement and continuously review processes and procedures to support effective internal communication. ■ Work with senior management to deliver an organisation-wide internal communications plan that delivers key messages at key stages, to support the HSA’s Strategy Statement, Programmes of Work, Executive Team priorities, organisational culture, and public sector governance and accountability requirements. ■ Based on agreed priorities, translate organisational strategy, regulatory priorities and operational initiatives into clear, accessible and staff-relevant messaging. ■ Ensure internal communications reinforce the HSA’s vision and values. ■ Ensure strong coordination between the internal communications role, senior management and operational divisions. ■ Oversee and continuously improve the HSA’s internal communications channels, including: o Staff intranet (eXchange) o Webinars o Leadership updates and internal meetings o Internal publications and digital content ■ Ensure all content is clear, consistent, accessible and aligned with HSA brand and accessibility requirements. ■ Provide guidance and support to managers across the organisation in planning and delivering effective internal communications. ■ Build strong working relationships across divisions to ensure coordinated and aligned messaging. ■ Lead internal communications for key organisational initiatives, including: o Strategy development o Culture and engagement programmes o HR and wellbeing initiatives (in partnership with HR) o Organisational change and transformation programmes ■ Support as required the delivery of internal campaigns that drive awareness, engagement and behavioural change. ■ Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of internal communications using feedback and performance data, where available. ■ Provide insights and recommendations to improve communication effectiveness and staff engagement. ■ Identify and implement new tools, platforms, and approaches to enhance internal communications effectiveness. ■ Promote best practice in internal communications across the organisation through guidance, templates, and training. ■ Support internal communications during incidents or critical events to ensure staff are informed in a timely and accurate manner. ■ Ensure alignment between internal and external messaging during high-profile or sensitive issues. Essential Requirements ■ A Level 7 qualification (or higher) in a relevant discipline. ■ A minimum of three years’ relevant experience in an internal communications role. ■ A track record of working with senior managers in delivering successful internal communications outcomes. ■ Excellent writing and editing skills with the ability to translate complex information into clear, accessible and engaging content. ■ Experience using internal communications channels and tools, including intranet, email, webinars, staff events or digital content platforms. Desirable Requirements ■ Experience supporting culture, engagement or organisational change initiatives. ■ Experience working in a public sector, regulatory or complex stakeholder environment. ■ Knowledge of accessibility, plain English and inclusive communications principles. Conditions of Service Tenure Appointment from this competition will be a full-time permanent Higher Executive Officer grade in the public service following successful completion of a nine-month probation period. Salary For persons paying Class A rate of PRSI contributions, the scale is as follows: €60,029 €61,785 €63,537 €65,286 €67,044 €68,792 €70,547 €73,077¹ €76,546² Long service increments may be payable after 3 (LSI-1) and 6 (LSI-2) years satisfactory service at the maximum of the scale. The starting salary will be at the minimum point of the scale and the rate of remuneration will not be subject to negotiation. Appointments arising from this competition are subject to Section 52, of the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005 and any other Act for the time being in force relating to the Authority. Note: Different pay and conditions may apply if, immediately prior to appointment, the successful candidate is already a serving civil or public servant. The rate of remuneration may be adjusted from time to time in line with government pay policy. Successful candidates will be placed on a panel from which appointments will be made. Vacancies will be offered to candidates based on the order of merit from the interview process. Any panel formed as part of this campaign, will expire 12 months from its establishment. Probationary Period On appointment, the appointee will serve a 9 month probationary period. Prior to the end of this probationary period, a decision will be made on substantive appointment to the position. Location This role can be based in the Authority’s Dublin HQ or in one of the regional offices as may be agreed by the Authority and the candidate. The role will have a nationwide remit. The Authority reserves the right, at its discretion, to change the primary location to any other place within Ireland. 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 his/her re-employment that pension will be subject to abatement in accordance with the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012, (the 2012 Act). 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. The 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. Early Retirement Schemes and Redundancy Schemes within the public sector Such schemes imposed certain conditions on those availing of these schemes in relation to employment later in the wider public service. The onus is on each applicant to ensure, that if they have availed of such a scheme, they are eligible to apply for this competition. Ill-Health Retirement Please note that where an individual has retired from a Civil/Public Service body on the grounds of ill-health his/her pension from that employment may be subject to review in accordance with the rules of ill-health retirement within the pension scheme of that employment. For further information in relation to the Single Public Service Pension Scheme please see the following website: www.singlepensionscheme.gov.ie 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. 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.
Higher Executive Officer: Internal Communications Executive
The Role - HEO Internal Communications Executive Working under the direction of the Head of Communications and Customer Relations, the purpose of this role is to manage the delivery of a high-impact internal communications plan that supports organisational performance, strengthens culture and enables the effective delivery of the HSA’s statutory mandate. The following is a non-exhaustive list of key accountabilities that are typically allocated, but are not limited to, the role: ■ Develop, implement and continuously review processes and procedures to support effective internal communication. ■ Work with senior management to deliver an organisation-wide internal communications plan that delivers key messages at key stages, to support the HSA’s Strategy Statement, Programmes of Work, Executive Team priorities, organisational culture, and public sector governance and accountability requirements. ■ Based on agreed priorities, translate organisational strategy, regulatory priorities and operational initiatives into clear, accessible and staff-relevant messaging. ■ Ensure internal communications reinforce the HSA’s vision and values. ■ Ensure strong coordination between the internal communications role, senior management and operational divisions. ■ Oversee and continuously improve the HSA’s internal communications channels, including: o Staff intranet (eXchange) o Webinars o Leadership updates and internal meetings o Internal publications and digital content ■ Ensure all content is clear, consistent, accessible and aligned with HSA brand and accessibility requirements. ■ Provide guidance and support to managers across the organisation in planning and delivering effective internal communications. ■ Build strong working relationships across divisions to ensure coordinated and aligned messaging. ■ Lead internal communications for key organisational initiatives, including: o Strategy development o Culture and engagement programmes o HR and wellbeing initiatives (in partnership with HR) o Organisational change and transformation programmes ■ Support as required the delivery of internal campaigns that drive awareness, engagement and behavioural change. ■ Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of internal communications using feedback and performance data, where available. ■ Provide insights and recommendations to improve communication effectiveness and staff engagement. ■ Identify and implement new tools, platforms, and approaches to enhance internal communications effectiveness. ■ Promote best practice in internal communications across the organisation through guidance, templates, and training. ■ Support internal communications during incidents or critical events to ensure staff are informed in a timely and accurate manner. ■ Ensure alignment between internal and external messaging during high-profile or sensitive issues. Essential Requirements ■ A Level 7 qualification (or higher) in a relevant discipline. ■ A minimum of three years’ relevant experience in an internal communications role. ■ A track record of working with senior managers in delivering successful internal communications outcomes. ■ Excellent writing and editing skills with the ability to translate complex information into clear, accessible and engaging content. ■ Experience using internal communications channels and tools, including intranet, email, webinars, staff events or digital content platforms. Desirable Requirements ■ Experience supporting culture, engagement or organisational change initiatives. ■ Experience working in a public sector, regulatory or complex stakeholder environment. ■ Knowledge of accessibility, plain English and inclusive communications principles. Conditions of Service Tenure Appointment from this competition will be a full-time permanent Higher Executive Officer grade in the public service following successful completion of a nine-month probation period. Salary For persons paying Class A rate of PRSI contributions, the scale is as follows: €60,029 €61,785 €63,537 €65,286 €67,044 €68,792 €70,547 €73,077¹ €76,546² Long service increments may be payable after 3 (LSI-1) and 6 (LSI-2) years satisfactory service at the maximum of the scale. The starting salary will be at the minimum point of the scale and the rate of remuneration will not be subject to negotiation. Appointments arising from this competition are subject to Section 52, of the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005 and any other Act for the time being in force relating to the Authority. Note: Different pay and conditions may apply if, immediately prior to appointment, the successful candidate is already a serving civil or public servant. The rate of remuneration may be adjusted from time to time in line with government pay policy. Successful candidates will be placed on a panel from which appointments will be made. Vacancies will be offered to candidates based on the order of merit from the interview process. Any panel formed as part of this campaign, will expire 12 months from its establishment. Probationary Period On appointment, the appointee will serve a 9 month probationary period. Prior to the end of this probationary period, a decision will be made on substantive appointment to the position. Location This role can be based in the Authority’s Dublin HQ or in one of the regional offices as may be agreed by the Authority and the candidate. The role will have a nationwide remit. The Authority reserves the right, at its discretion, to change the primary location to any other place within Ireland. 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 his/her re-employment that pension will be subject to abatement in accordance with the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012, (the 2012 Act). 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. The 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. Early Retirement Schemes and Redundancy Schemes within the public sector Such schemes imposed certain conditions on those availing of these schemes in relation to employment later in the wider public service. The onus is on each applicant to ensure, that if they have availed of such a scheme, they are eligible to apply for this competition. Ill-Health Retirement Please note that where an individual has retired from a Civil/Public Service body on the grounds of ill-health his/her pension from that employment may be subject to review in accordance with the rules of ill-health retirement within the pension scheme of that employment. For further information in relation to the Single Public Service Pension Scheme please see the following website: www.singlepensionscheme.gov.ie 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. 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.
Higher Executive Officer: Internal Communications Executive
The Role - HEO Internal Communications Executive Working under the direction of the Head of Communications and Customer Relations, the purpose of this role is to manage the delivery of a high-impact internal communications plan that supports organisational performance, strengthens culture and enables the effective delivery of the HSA’s statutory mandate. The following is a non-exhaustive list of key accountabilities that are typically allocated, but are not limited to, the role: ■ Develop, implement and continuously review processes and procedures to support effective internal communication. ■ Work with senior management to deliver an organisation-wide internal communications plan that delivers key messages at key stages, to support the HSA’s Strategy Statement, Programmes of Work, Executive Team priorities, organisational culture, and public sector governance and accountability requirements. ■ Based on agreed priorities, translate organisational strategy, regulatory priorities and operational initiatives into clear, accessible and staff-relevant messaging. ■ Ensure internal communications reinforce the HSA’s vision and values. ■ Ensure strong coordination between the internal communications role, senior management and operational divisions. ■ Oversee and continuously improve the HSA’s internal communications channels, including: o Staff intranet (eXchange) o Webinars o Leadership updates and internal meetings o Internal publications and digital content ■ Ensure all content is clear, consistent, accessible and aligned with HSA brand and accessibility requirements. ■ Provide guidance and support to managers across the organisation in planning and delivering effective internal communications. ■ Build strong working relationships across divisions to ensure coordinated and aligned messaging. ■ Lead internal communications for key organisational initiatives, including: o Strategy development o Culture and engagement programmes o HR and wellbeing initiatives (in partnership with HR) o Organisational change and transformation programmes ■ Support as required the delivery of internal campaigns that drive awareness, engagement and behavioural change. ■ Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of internal communications using feedback and performance data, where available. ■ Provide insights and recommendations to improve communication effectiveness and staff engagement. ■ Identify and implement new tools, platforms, and approaches to enhance internal communications effectiveness. ■ Promote best practice in internal communications across the organisation through guidance, templates, and training. ■ Support internal communications during incidents or critical events to ensure staff are informed in a timely and accurate manner. ■ Ensure alignment between internal and external messaging during high-profile or sensitive issues. Essential Requirements ■ A Level 7 qualification (or higher) in a relevant discipline. ■ A minimum of three years’ relevant experience in an internal communications role. ■ A track record of working with senior managers in delivering successful internal communications outcomes. ■ Excellent writing and editing skills with the ability to translate complex information into clear, accessible and engaging content. ■ Experience using internal communications channels and tools, including intranet, email, webinars, staff events or digital content platforms. Desirable Requirements ■ Experience supporting culture, engagement or organisational change initiatives. ■ Experience working in a public sector, regulatory or complex stakeholder environment. ■ Knowledge of accessibility, plain English and inclusive communications principles. Conditions of Service Tenure Appointment from this competition will be a full-time permanent Higher Executive Officer grade in the public service following successful completion of a nine-month probation period. Salary For persons paying Class A rate of PRSI contributions, the scale is as follows: €60,029 €61,785 €63,537 €65,286 €67,044 €68,792 €70,547 €73,077¹ €76,546² Long service increments may be payable after 3 (LSI-1) and 6 (LSI-2) years satisfactory service at the maximum of the scale. The starting salary will be at the minimum point of the scale and the rate of remuneration will not be subject to negotiation. Appointments arising from this competition are subject to Section 52, of the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005 and any other Act for the time being in force relating to the Authority. Note: Different pay and conditions may apply if, immediately prior to appointment, the successful candidate is already a serving civil or public servant. The rate of remuneration may be adjusted from time to time in line with government pay policy. Successful candidates will be placed on a panel from which appointments will be made. Vacancies will be offered to candidates based on the order of merit from the interview process. Any panel formed as part of this campaign, will expire 12 months from its establishment. Probationary Period On appointment, the appointee will serve a 9 month probationary period. Prior to the end of this probationary period, a decision will be made on substantive appointment to the position. Location This role can be based in the Authority’s Dublin HQ or in one of the regional offices as may be agreed by the Authority and the candidate. The role will have a nationwide remit. The Authority reserves the right, at its discretion, to change the primary location to any other place within Ireland. 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 his/her re-employment that pension will be subject to abatement in accordance with the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012, (the 2012 Act). 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. The 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. Early Retirement Schemes and Redundancy Schemes within the public sector Such schemes imposed certain conditions on those availing of these schemes in relation to employment later in the wider public service. The onus is on each applicant to ensure, that if they have availed of such a scheme, they are eligible to apply for this competition. Ill-Health Retirement Please note that where an individual has retired from a Civil/Public Service body on the grounds of ill-health his/her pension from that employment may be subject to review in accordance with the rules of ill-health retirement within the pension scheme of that employment. For further information in relation to the Single Public Service Pension Scheme please see the following website: www.singlepensionscheme.gov.ie 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. 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.
Higher Executive Officer: Internal Communications Executive
The Role - HEO Internal Communications Executive Working under the direction of the Head of Communications and Customer Relations, the purpose of this role is to manage the delivery of a high-impact internal communications plan that supports organisational performance, strengthens culture and enables the effective delivery of the HSA’s statutory mandate. The following is a non-exhaustive list of key accountabilities that are typically allocated, but are not limited to, the role: ■ Develop, implement and continuously review processes and procedures to support effective internal communication. ■ Work with senior management to deliver an organisation-wide internal communications plan that delivers key messages at key stages, to support the HSA’s Strategy Statement, Programmes of Work, Executive Team priorities, organisational culture, and public sector governance and accountability requirements. ■ Based on agreed priorities, translate organisational strategy, regulatory priorities and operational initiatives into clear, accessible and staff-relevant messaging. ■ Ensure internal communications reinforce the HSA’s vision and values. ■ Ensure strong coordination between the internal communications role, senior management and operational divisions. ■ Oversee and continuously improve the HSA’s internal communications channels, including: o Staff intranet (eXchange) o Webinars o Leadership updates and internal meetings o Internal publications and digital content ■ Ensure all content is clear, consistent, accessible and aligned with HSA brand and accessibility requirements. ■ Provide guidance and support to managers across the organisation in planning and delivering effective internal communications. ■ Build strong working relationships across divisions to ensure coordinated and aligned messaging. ■ Lead internal communications for key organisational initiatives, including: o Strategy development o Culture and engagement programmes o HR and wellbeing initiatives (in partnership with HR) o Organisational change and transformation programmes ■ Support as required the delivery of internal campaigns that drive awareness, engagement and behavioural change. ■ Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of internal communications using feedback and performance data, where available. ■ Provide insights and recommendations to improve communication effectiveness and staff engagement. ■ Identify and implement new tools, platforms, and approaches to enhance internal communications effectiveness. ■ Promote best practice in internal communications across the organisation through guidance, templates, and training. ■ Support internal communications during incidents or critical events to ensure staff are informed in a timely and accurate manner. ■ Ensure alignment between internal and external messaging during high-profile or sensitive issues. Essential Requirements ■ A Level 7 qualification (or higher) in a relevant discipline. ■ A minimum of three years’ relevant experience in an internal communications role. ■ A track record of working with senior managers in delivering successful internal communications outcomes. ■ Excellent writing and editing skills with the ability to translate complex information into clear, accessible and engaging content. ■ Experience using internal communications channels and tools, including intranet, email, webinars, staff events or digital content platforms. Desirable Requirements ■ Experience supporting culture, engagement or organisational change initiatives. ■ Experience working in a public sector, regulatory or complex stakeholder environment. ■ Knowledge of accessibility, plain English and inclusive communications principles. Conditions of Service Tenure Appointment from this competition will be a full-time permanent Higher Executive Officer grade in the public service following successful completion of a nine-month probation period. Salary For persons paying Class A rate of PRSI contributions, the scale is as follows: €60,029 €61,785 €63,537 €65,286 €67,044 €68,792 €70,547 €73,077¹ €76,546² Long service increments may be payable after 3 (LSI-1) and 6 (LSI-2) years satisfactory service at the maximum of the scale. The starting salary will be at the minimum point of the scale and the rate of remuneration will not be subject to negotiation. Appointments arising from this competition are subject to Section 52, of the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005 and any other Act for the time being in force relating to the Authority. Note: Different pay and conditions may apply if, immediately prior to appointment, the successful candidate is already a serving civil or public servant. The rate of remuneration may be adjusted from time to time in line with government pay policy. Successful candidates will be placed on a panel from which appointments will be made. Vacancies will be offered to candidates based on the order of merit from the interview process. Any panel formed as part of this campaign, will expire 12 months from its establishment. Probationary Period On appointment, the appointee will serve a 9 month probationary period. Prior to the end of this probationary period, a decision will be made on substantive appointment to the position. Location This role can be based in the Authority’s Dublin HQ or in one of the regional offices as may be agreed by the Authority and the candidate. The role will have a nationwide remit. The Authority reserves the right, at its discretion, to change the primary location to any other place within Ireland. 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 his/her re-employment that pension will be subject to abatement in accordance with the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012, (the 2012 Act). 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. The 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. Early Retirement Schemes and Redundancy Schemes within the public sector Such schemes imposed certain conditions on those availing of these schemes in relation to employment later in the wider public service. The onus is on each applicant to ensure, that if they have availed of such a scheme, they are eligible to apply for this competition. Ill-Health Retirement Please note that where an individual has retired from a Civil/Public Service body on the grounds of ill-health his/her pension from that employment may be subject to review in accordance with the rules of ill-health retirement within the pension scheme of that employment. For further information in relation to the Single Public Service Pension Scheme please see the following website: www.singlepensionscheme.gov.ie 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. 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.
