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Village Content Producer - Ireland Longford Forest | Up to €33,500 per annum We're a thriving team passionate about working together to deliver excellence, all in a natural forest environment. Are you a creative storyteller with a passion for social media, content creation, and popular culture? Do you thrive on bringing brands to life through compelling digital content? If so, this could be your next adventure. We're looking for a proactive, creative, and digitally fluent Village Marketing & Content Executive to lead and support the delivery of our social media, brand, and content strategy across our villages. This is a hands-on, fast-paced role where creativity meets collaboration—and no two days are the same. You'll be at the heart of our storytelling, crafting scroll‑stopping content, spotting emerging trends, and embedding our brand into culture, all while maintaining the highest standards of quality and brand consistency. What you'll be doing Our values Each colleague at Center Parcs is involved in building better worlds for our guests, colleagues, communities and our environment. Contributing to our purpose means living out our values : We care, we're brave, we're determined and we're naturally us. Sound like your kind of job? Apply online today – interviews taking place week commencing 29th June 2026 Closing date: 25th June 2026 #IN
Accounting Technician Apprentice
Accounting Technicians work in all types of commercial and public sector enterprises. Whereas day-to-day responsibilities depend upon the particular commercial or public sector enterprise, the Accounting Technician commonly assumes responsibilities for a wide range of accountancy, finance and taxation matters. In medium and large enterprises, the Accounting Technician may be a core member of a team that reports to senior management. Most Accounting Technicians begin their careers in a supporting role whereby they are mentored by qualified experienced professionals. In these environments, the Accounting Technician is initially responsible for computerised accounting system tasks such as bookkeeping, recording receipts and payments, processing invoices and monitoring ledger balances. With experience, the Accounting Technician is able to prepare and analyse a range of financial reports and budgets, assist with taxation compliance and has the ability to respond to technical external audit queries. In smaller business organisations, the Accounting Technician may be entirely responsible for all accounting and finance activities, which could include payroll administration, bookkeeping, monthly management accounts, preparation of year end financial statements, budgets, tax compliance and management of working capital. Accounting Technicians are also commonly employed by professional accountancy and consultancy firms. In these environments, the Accounting Technician could be responsible for tasks such as preparation and checking of client accounts, bookkeeping on behalf of clients, client tax returns and a range of other accounting and finance related tasks. In summary, Accounting Technicians have the capacity to be employed by almost every type of business, including: Occupation Title: Accounting Technician • Professional accountancy and consultancy firms • Charities • Banks • Building societies • Insurance companies • Utilities • The HSE • Local/health authorities • Media/retail companies • Industrial organisations • Manufacturing/engineering firms Typical tasks/responsibilities With experience, there is the possibility to be self-employed as an Accounting Technician. The self-employed Accounting Technician provides a range of accountancy, finance and taxation services directly to clients. These services could include advising on accountancy and taxation compliance, budget preparation, assisting with the preparation of statutory financial statements and offering specialised consultancy services. Regardless of the type of enterprise in which the Accounting Technician may work, the dynamic nature of the role requires the Accounting Technician to be an independent thinker, to be able to exercise professional judgement and to be a good communicator. In the modern business environment, the vast majority of work done by the Accounting Technician is undertaken in a digital environment. Regardless of the size of the organisation and whether employed or self-employed, there is a professional responsibility to be aware of and understand the dynamic nature of technological developments to the extent that they may affect the Accounting Technician’s accountancy, finance or taxation skill set. The Accounting Technician has a solid understanding of the technological landscape and can work effectively with relevant software applications. The Accounting Technician is also cognisant of the importance of continuing professional development. Knowledge • The purpose and scope of financial accounting • The conceptual and regulatory environments in which financial statements are prepared • Accounting standards and Companies Acts legislation • The administration of personal and business taxation • Business organisations and functions • Information systems in business organisations • Nature of leadership and management • Corporate governance, social responsibility and professional ethics • Theoretical bases to relevant financial accounting and corporate governance • The general framework within which law operates • Principles of company law • Principles of contract law, tort, employment law, agency law, consumer law and data protection • The nature and purpose of management accounting, costing terms and costing concepts With experience, there is the possibility to be self-employed as an Accounting Technician. The self-employed Accounting Technician provides a range of accountancy, finance and taxation services directly to clients. These services could include advising on accountancy and taxation compliance, budget preparation, assisting with the preparation of statutory financial statements and offering specialised consultancy services. Regardless of the type of enterprise in which the Accounting Technician may work, the dynamic nature of the role requires the Accounting Technician to be an independent thinker, to be able to exercise professional judgement and to be a good communicator. In the modern business environment, the vast majority of work done by the Accounting Technician is undertaken in a digital environment. Regardless of the size of the organisation and whether employed or self-employed, there is a professional responsibility to be aware of and understand the dynamic nature of technological developments to the extent that they may affect the Accounting Technician’s accountancy, finance or taxation skill set. The Accounting Technician has a solid understanding of the technological landscape and can work effectively with relevant software applications. The Accounting Technician is also cognisant of the importance of continuing professional development. On successful completion of the proposed apprenticeship, a person in the occupation of Accounting Technician will have the following knowledge, skills and competences: Skills – Core Skills • Accounting for a wide range of transactions and events • Extracting a trial balance from an accounting ledger • Preparing financial statements for sole traders, partnerships and limited liability companies • Analysing and interpreting financial statements • Applying the principles and rules that govern income tax (including PAYE system), taxation of business profits, Value Added Tax (VAT) and Capital Gains Tax (CGT) • Cost accumulation for profit and inventory measurement purposes • Standard costing for planning and control purposes • Budgeting for planning and control purposes • Cost-volume-profit techniques for decision-making purposes • Relevant costing techniques for decision-making purposes
HR Specialist
OBJECTIVE / PURPOSE As HR Specialist you will be responsible for all day to day HR operational elements of the Aurivo HR Function. Reporting the Group Head of HR, you will responsible for talent acquisition, employee relations and for leading and driving the employee engagement and wellbeing agenda. This is a varied role covering partnering with specific business units within Aurivo across our retail and animal feedmill areas. RESPONSIBILITIES AND FUNCTIONS
Sales/Yard Assistant
Job Overview: Reporting to the Homeland Branch Manager, the successful candidate will work as part of a close-knit team to ensure an excellent customer experience is provided to all Homeland customers. This opportunity has extensive growth opportunities for the successful candidate who demonstrates a drive & a will to go the extra mile in their daily operations. Key Responsibilities and Duties: · Dealing with customers queries, ensuring customer retention and maintaining customer satisfaction · Dealing with transactions including cash management · Inventory management and stock control · Merchandising · Developing a working knowledge of the Core system · Adhoc tasks, duties and projects as required Qualifications and Skills: · Previous retail / sales experience in Agri, DIY & Hardware desirable · Strong customer service skills · Strong communication skills · An ability to work on own initiative · Good computer skills · Drive and willingness to be flexible · Strong knowledge of the agricultural sector
Multidrop Delivery Driver
About the Role We are currently looking for a Multidrop Delivery Driver to join the Arrabawn Fresh Milk team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working independently, being out on the road, and building positive relationships with customers. Our drivers play a vital role in delivering fresh dairy products across the region - from cafés to shops, restaurants, and hotels. We start early in the morning, which means you finish early too - giving you more time to enjoy your day outside of work. What You’ll Be Doing · Delivering Arrabawn Fresh Milk and dairy products to customers on your assigned route · Merchandising products where required · Completing delivery documentation, invoices, and returns accurately · Building and maintaining strong relationships with customers · Representing the Arrabawn brand with professionalism and care every day What We’re Looking For Experience & Skills · Full clean B or C driving licence (essential) · Experience in van sales, retail, or multi-drop delivery is an advantage, but not essential · Good organisational skills and attention to detail Personal Qualities · Friendly, customer-focused, and approachable · A team player who enjoys working with others · Reliable, flexible, and willing to learn · Takes pride in their work and delivering a great service Why Join our Team? We offer more than just a driving job - we offer a supportive and rewarding career: ✅ Early start, early finish – great work-life balance ✅ Full training provided and ongoing support ✅ Opportunity to gain your C licence (if you currently hold a B licence) ✅ Regular routes with familiar customers ✅ Strong team support and experienced colleagues ✅ All equipment provided (van, workwear, PPE) ✅ Be part of a trusted and well-established local brand
Sales Assistant
Aurivo Coop is a large multipurpose Cooperative engaged in a wide range of activities including dairy processing, liquid milk distribution, animal feed milling, retail stores, ecommerce, garden centres, livestock marketing and sports nutrition. In Aurivo our values define how we operate, employing over 700 people directly and providing employment for many others in wide range of activities including transport & distribution. Opportunity Reporting to the Homeland Branch Manager, the successful candidate will work as part of a close-knit team to ensure an excellent customer experience is provided to all Homeland customers. This position has growth opportunities for the successful candidate who demonstrates a drive and a will to go the extra mile in their daily operations. Key Responsibilities · Dealing with customers queries, ensuring customer retention and maintaining customer satisfaction · Dealing with transactions including cash management · Inventory management and stock control · Merchandising ensuring all area’s of the store are presented to highest standard · Developing a working knowledge of the Core system · Adhoc tasks, duties and projects as required The ideal candidate will have · Previous retail/sales experience in working in Agri an advantage · Ability to engage and prioritise customer needs · Strong communication skills · An ability to work on own initiative and as part of team · Good computer skills · Drive and willingness to be flexible · Desirable knowledge of the agricultural sector
Electronic Security Systems Apprentice
Start Your Career as an Apprentice Electronic Security Systems Engineer Interested in technology, problem-solving, and hands-on work? Looking for a career where you can learn real skills, earn while you train, and work with modern security technology? We are looking for motivated and enthusiastic people to join our team as Apprentice Electronic Security Systems Engineers. No experience is needed — full training will be provided throughout the apprenticeship. This is a great opportunity to build a career working with: CCTV Systems Intruder Alarms Access Control Systems Modern Electronic Security Technology What We’re Looking For You should: Be 16 years of age or older Meet the SOLAS apprenticeship entry requirements Have an interest in technology and how things work Enjoy problem-solving and practical hands-on work Be willing to learn new skills and technologies Have a positive attitude and good work ethic Be reliable and able to work as part of a team Have good communication skills Be comfortable working indoors and outdoors Be okay with occasional work at heights Have basic computer and IT skills Be willing to learn how to read technical drawings and circuit diagrams Be able to pass the Ishihara Colour Vision Test (24 Plate Edition) A full driving licence is helpful but not essential. What You’ll Learn As part of your apprenticeship, you will receive hands-on training in: Installing and maintaining CCTV, alarm, and access control systems Fault finding and problem-solving Working safely on-site Customer interaction and system demonstrations Using tools, equipment, and modern security technology You’ll also attend college phases through the SOLAS apprenticeship programme while gaining real work experience on the job. Why Choose This Apprenticeship? Earn while you learn Gain nationally recognised qualifications Work with modern technology Build practical skills for a long-term career Join a growing and exciting industry If you’re interested in technology, enjoy practical work, and want to start building your future career, we’d love to hear from you.
Office Administrator
Connected Health is Ireland’s premium independent homecare service. We deliver multi-award-winning care that places the needs of our clients at the heart of everything we do. We are recruiting for an Office Administrator to join our growing team to manage the administration in the local offices. About the Role Reporting to the Client Care Manager (CCM), the Office Administrator will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the administrative function in the office. You will play a crucial role in maintaining compliance, coordinating operational tasks, and ensuring smooth communication across the team. You will also work closely with the Area Support Nurse for compliance and governance support. Skills Required · Minimum of 1 year’s experience in a receptionist or administrator role within a busy, fast-paced office environment · Minimum of 1 year’s experience in filing, auditing, and compliance processes · Competency in Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, and Outlook · Strong time management, organisational, and communication skills · Compassionate and empathetic nature with the ability to demonstrate patience and understanding · Proactive approach to workload with high attention to detail · Full clean driving licence Roles & Responsibilities Compliance & Governance · Weekly compliance reports: Prepare and complete weekly compliance reports based on system records by Fridays (no later than COB Mondays). · Audit preparation: Maintain records for monthly, quarterly, and bi-annual internal audits (CHO and internal Connected Health reviews). · Journal note auditing: Perform weekly journal note sample audits on client files for HSE compliance (primary responsibility, supported by Coordinators, CCMs, or Supervisor). · Compliance matrix and workbook oversight: Monitor document expiry dates, updating systems and matrices accordingly. · Training matrix management: Ensure staff training records are up to date, liaising with the training department weekly. Operational Support · Clock in/out review: Review and monitor clock-in/clock-out records, contacting staff as needed for updates. · Administrative notes: Regularly check administrative notes entered by carers and report relevant updates to CCMs. · Quarterly reviews: Arrange and coordinate quarterly meetings and supervisions for CCMs. · Fleet management: Conduct car checks, maintain fleet records, and liaise with the Fleet Manager. · PPE and uniform management: Manage stock levels, distribution, and accurate record-keeping via online/QR forms. · Tablet/IT liaison: Ensure tablets are in working order and coordinate with IT for troubleshooting. Front of House & Communication · Provide excellent customer service (telephone and face-to-face). · Answer phone lines – all office staff share responsibility for handling calls. · Meet and greet visitors, employees, and clients, representing Connected Health positively. · Maintain a clean desk policy and ensure office organisation. Reporting & Coordination · Maintain up-to-date staff and client lists. · Prepare monthly and quarterly reports to support compliance and operational oversight. · Manage the calendar for CCMs and Supervisors, scheduling meetings and ensuring availability. · Support management in tracking and achieving Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). Additional Duties · Any other administrative tasks as requested by senior management.
General Assistant
1. PREAMBLE Mary Immaculate College is an autonomous, university-level, Catholic College of Education and the Liberal Arts. Founded in 1898, and linked academically with the University of Limerick, MIC is the oldest higher education institution in Limerick. Significant expansion in recent decades has seen the College’s offerings expand across two modern campuses, one based in Limerick City and one in Thurles, Co. Tipperary. The student community consists of more than 5,000 learners, participating in fifteen undergraduate degree programmes and several postgraduate programmes extending to PhD/Doctoral level. Academic staff engage in a wide range of academic research areas, and research underpins all teaching and learning at MIC. MIC seeks to prepare its students for professional excellence and to nurture their capacity to lead flourishing lives. 2. CANDIDATE PROFILE AND SCOPE OF THE POSITION Mary Immaculate College wishes to appoint a suitable candidate to the position of General Assistant, Courtbrack Accommodation, on a permanent basis. This is an important service role within the College. The successful candidate will be responsible for duties in Courtbrack Accommodation, working under the supervision of the Manager in Courtbrack Accommodation. Essential Experience, Qualifications and Skills Experience of working in a front-line customer service environment. Excellent administration skills with a strong attention to detail. Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills with a proven ability to manage multiple competing priorities and successfully meet established deadlines. Excellent interpersonal skills and communication skills, both written and oral. Proven ability to work effectively within an established team environment and on own initiative. Demonstrable ability to solve problems under pressure. High levels of motivation, proactivity, adaptability and flexibility in work practice arrangements. It is desirable that candidates will also have: A current full, clean driver’s licence. Relevant experience and a good working knowledge of a student accommodation/hospitality environment. Basic IT knowledge and skills, including the ability to use email, basic Microsoft Excel data entry, and download bookings from accommodation websites. Cuirfear fáilte roimh iarratais ó dhaoine go bhfuil dearcadh dearfach acu i leith na Gaeilge. Applications are welcome from people who have a positive outlook to Irish. 3. JOB DESCRIPTION The appointee is required to carry out the duties attached to the post, under the general direction of the Manager of Courtbrack Accommodation, to whom they report and to whom they are responsible for the performance of these duties in the first instance. The appointee will also have a reporting relationship to the Director of Estates and Sustainability. The appointee will report through the Manager of Courtbrack Accommodation to the College President and/or to such other College Officers as the President may designate from time to time. The appointee will work with members of College Management and liaise with the Deans of Faculties, Heads of Departments, Course Leaders and other College personnel and with relevant College bodies in carrying out the duties attaching to the post. The reporting relationship is subject to review and may be altered from time to time, in line with service needs and developments in the College. Duties and Responsibilities • Take calls related to accommodation queries as they come in and offer any assistance available. • Reply to accommodation-related emails as they come in from Irish and international students. • Process and confirm each booking in writing or by email. Process forms/deposit payments as they arrive by post, email or into the College accommodation bank account. • Check the maintenance book for any maintenance issues. • Process requests for overnight visitors in the visitors' book and issue a visitor pass if available. • Internal security patrols every 60 minutes, or whenever required. Each floor in all three blocks. • External security patrols every 2–3 hours, or whenever required. • Maintain visitor sign-in sheet for non-residents (ensure maximum visitors are not more than 10 and all non-residents leave the premises by 10pm). • Maintain record of spare key cards. • Let residents into their own rooms if they are locked out. • Ensure there is no excessively loud music, shouting or loud conversation. • Clean up the TV room, clearing bottles into recycle bags and returning glasses, delph and cutlery to the kitchen. • Change bin bags when full. • Make sure all fire exits are properly closed and alarms are armed. • Report to the Accommodation Manager daily, keeping notes in the Passover Book. Night Shift Duties • Internal patrols every 60 minutes on each floor in all three blocks. • External patrols every 2–3 hours, or whenever required. Walk around the entire complex using a torch. • During internal patrols, ensure that fire exits are clear. • Cookers switched off at 12:00am. • Clean up the TV room, clearing bottles into recycle bags. Clear all glasses, delph and cutlery into the kitchen for disposal. Wipe down and polish tables. • Clean kitchen, collecting dirty clothes for washing and drying in the laundry room. Clear all glasses, delph and cutlery from tables, stacking them neatly for disposal. Wipe down and polish tables. • Mop kitchen and TV room floors. • Change bin bags. • Clean male and female toilets and ensure there are toilet rolls in each toilet. • At 6:00am each morning, check that the timers for all the immersions are correct and that the water is hot. If the water is not hot, put the boost on and check again one hour later. • At 7:00am switch on the cookers. • Hoover reception area, office and front door area. Clean reception windows when required. • Sweep outside the front door and remove any visible cigarette litter. • Report to the Accommodation Manager daily, keeping notes in the Handover Book. General Duties • Assist with the end-of-term clean-up in May after students leave and the clean-up in August when preparing for new students. • Work during the summer months (May to August) and on a shift-rostered, seven-day week basis from Saturday to Friday. • Cover reception duties with shifts usually from either 8:00am–4:00pm or 4:00pm–12:00 midnight (these shift start times may vary in response to service needs). • Duties include taking and recording accommodation bookings, checking customers in, keeping account of cash on daily cash sheets, balancing cash at shift end, lodging money in the safe, accounting for discrepancies should they arise, communicating with customers and dealing with customer enquiries. Also includes preparation of a daily housekeeping sheet. • Work the housekeeping shift, usually from 9:30am–5:30pm. Duties include daily cleaning of bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchen, common room and computer room. It also involves changing bed linen after customers have stayed. • Work the night shift (12:00am–8:00am) for at least five nights each fortnight. On this shift, be responsible for the general safety of the building and customers. Night shift duties also include cleaning communal areas, setting up the breakfast buffet and checking in late arrivals. • Carry out maintenance duties as instructed by the Manager, Courtbrack Accommodation and/or College Management. These duties include painting, changing bulbs and other light maintenance tasks as required. The work is broadly defined and the list of duties is not exhaustive. Staff are expected to function flexibly and work together as a team. The College retains the right to assign new duties and/or reassign staff to other areas of the College in response to service needs. 4. TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENTGeneral All persons employed will sign an appropriate contract containing the terms and conditions of employment. A job description is provided to all applicants and forms part of the contract documentation. Place of Work The appointee’s normal place of work will be Mary Immaculate College, Limerick. The College reserves the right to require the appointee to work from any other location. It is a requirement of the College that the appointee resides within a reasonable distance of the College. Exclusivity of Service and Outside Work The person appointed will be required to devote their full-time attention and abilities to their duties during working hours and act in the best interests of the College at all times. For as long as the successful applicant is employed by the College, they may not, without the prior written consent of the Vice President Administration and Finance (VPAF), be actively engaged or concerned in any other business or undertaking where this is, or is likely to be, in conflict with the College’s interests or the performance of their duties. The appointee will not undertake paid outside work unless they have received permission from the VPAF of Mary Immaculate College and agreed to the relevant terms and conditions. In every case, prior written permission from the VPAF must be obtained. The appointee must also inform the person or body for whom the work is undertaken that it is being conducted in a private capacity and that the College accepts no responsibility for such work. Probationary Period The appointment is subject to satisfactory completion of a standard six-month probationary period. The probationary period may be extended at the discretion of the College but will not exceed eleven months. Absences during probation will extend the probationary period. Performance and conduct will be reviewed through assessment meetings. Termination during probation, for any reason or no reason, will be at the discretion of the College. The disciplinary procedure will not apply to a dismissal during probation where the employee has been employed by MIC for less than 12 months. Hours of Attendance Full-time hours for this grade are 35 hours per week. Hours of attendance will be according to a shift roster, including weekends, evenings and nights. Normal hours of duty include: • 8:00am – 4:00pm • 4:00pm – 12:00am • 12:00am – 8:00am • 9:30am – 5:30pm • 12:00pm – 8:00pm A 15-minute paid break is provided during the first 4.5 hours of each shift and a one-hour unpaid subsistence break each day. The appointee may be required to work additional hours from time to time. Subject to College policy, the post-holder may avail of Time-Off-In-Lieu (TOIL) or overtime where working hours exceed contracted weekly hours. The College reserves the right to adjust starting and finishing times or days of duty to meet service needs. Salary The salary scale for this position has been approved by the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science and the Higher Education Authority in line with Government Policy on Public Sector Remuneration. The appointment will be made on the salary scale at a point in line with current Government Pay Policy. New entrants to the Civil or Public Sector, as defined in Circular 18/2010, will commence on the first point of the salary scale. This post is at General Operative grade. With effect from 1 June 2026, the weekly salary scale for the grade of General Operative is: €755.80 €755.80 €756.27 €758.17 €760.26 €762.13 €764.01 €765.97 €767.97 €770.07 €772.10 €774.25 €776.31 The weekly salary scale for the grade of General Operative (New Entrant) as at 1 June 2026 is: €692.13 €706.45 €755.80 €755.80 €756.27 €758.17 €760.26 €762.13 €764.01 €765.97 €767.97 €770.07 €772.10 €774.25 €776.31 Increments are awarded in line with national pay agreements. Salary will be paid monthly on the 25th of each month, or the previous Friday if the 25th falls on a weekend, using the PayPath facility. Payment of salaries and wages is subject to statutory deductions, including: • Income Tax (PAYE) • Superannuation Contributions • Pay Related Social Insurance (PRSI) • Universal Social Charge (USC) Superannuation New entrants to the public service will be required to participate in the Single Public Service Pension Scheme and pay superannuation contributions at the appropriate rates in accordance with the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012. All other eligible appointees are automatically included in the Colleges of Education Pension Scheme upon appointment. Deductions amounting to 6.5% are made from salary. The appointee will also be required to pay Additional Superannuation Contribution (ASC) under the Public Service and Pensions Act 2017. Appointees who commenced employment in the public service between 1 April 2004 and 31 December 2012 and have not had a break in employment of greater than six months will have no mandatory retirement age. All other appointees will have a mandatory retirement age of 70. Pension Abatement If an appointee has previously been employed in the Civil or Public Service and 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 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.
Community Education Facilitator
Initial Work Location Kildare and Wicklow ETB, Training Service Department, Co. Kildare or Co. Wicklow. KWETB reserves the right to assign the person to any other location as the service needs require. This will be confirmed on appointment to the post. The Position The Community Education Facilitator Coordinator of Training Administrative Services will be responsible, under the direction and guidance of the Training Manager, Director of Further Education & Training and/or the Chief Executive, for the co-ordination of KWETB’s administrative services in respect of FET programmes and services. Initial Duties and Responsibilities The initial duties will include, but may not necessarily be confined to, the following: • Co-ordinate the implementation of Administrative Services standards and quality control in consultation with the Training Manager and other senior FET management. • Develop and implement appropriate policies and procedures and ongoing monitoring and reporting structures for the ETB’s administrative activities. • Liaise closely with FET staff involved in the Training Services & Innovation Team. • Assist with the planning and development of systems and administrative duties for FET services, DEASP and other agencies as required. • Liaise with all internal stakeholders, including the Youth Officer, schools, employer groups, local community groups/programmes and others, in accordance with specific programme promotion and development requirements. • Be responsible for administration of Specialist Training Providers and Training Centres, claims, contracts and business plans with KWETB, ensuring compliance with the framework. • Keep records and statistics and prepare reports, returns and submissions as required, in consultation with the Training Manager/Director of FET, including reports for SOLAS, DES, FET senior managers and other relevant bodies. • Liaise with Quality Assurance, HR, Finance, Recruitment, Procurement and other relevant sections within KWETB as required. • Establish and maintain effective links with stakeholders. • Liaise with learners and industry stakeholders to ensure programmes meet their training needs. • Conduct data analysis of Training Services programmes to ensure yearly targets are met and identify areas for improvement and growth. • Act in a representative capacity for Kildare & Wicklow ETB as required. • Approve/reconcile expenditure for payment in accordance with programme guidelines and ensure accuracy of all supporting documentation. • Ensure compliance with all Health and Safety requirements. • Provide administrative support where required, in consultation with the Training Manager. • Maintain an ethos appropriate to adult learning. • Undertake any other duties appropriate to the needs of the local scheme as may be assigned by the Training Manager, Director of FET or Chief Executive for the effective and efficient management of resources and having regard to the changing needs of the service. • Carry out an annual audit of administrative activities. • Develop and maintain strong relationships with all stakeholders. • Advise learners on how best to prepare job applications. • Deputise for the Recruitment Officer to provide a recruitment and selection service for all Training Services programmes in line with identified guidelines, targets and plans in conjunction with the overall FET plan. • Undertake any other duties/projects as requested by the KWETB management team. Essential Requirements The following are essential requirements for appointment to this post: • A qualification at Level 7 on the National Framework of Qualifications or its equivalent, and/or significant relevant work experience. Third-level qualification(s) in relevant discipline(s) commensurate with this role would be a distinct advantage. • A high level of knowledge and expertise in the area of Further Education and Training (FET). • Excellent ICT, administration and co-ordination skills. • Excellent motivating, negotiating, interpersonal and team-working skills. • Experience of developing policies and procedures and the implementation and monitoring of same. • Excellent oral and written communication skills. • Good presentation skills. Successful Applicant Profile • Embody the values and ethos of Further Education and Training. • Be a leader committed to the highest standards of education provision, administration and governance. • Have strong people management, organisational and administration skills. • Be a visionary and have experience in delivering projects through teamwork. • Understand and value a team-based approach. • Be a problem solver. • Be a strong team player who develops and maintains strong relationships with stakeholders. The successful applicant will have a full driving licence and access to a car and be willing to work flexibly outside of normal hours as required. Citizenship Requirement Candidates should note that eligibility to compete for posts is open to citizens of the European Economic Area (EEA) or to non-EEA nationals with a valid work permit. Please note that you must advise KWETB if a work permit is required before commencing employment with KWETB. This requirement should be notified to KWETB as soon as possible. The EEA consists of the Member States of the European Union along with Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway. Swiss citizens under EU agreements may also apply. Health and Character Those under consideration for a position will be required to complete a health and character declaration and a Garda Vetting Form. References will be sought. Salary (Effective 1 June 2026) €49,400 €52,381 €54,279 €56,025 €57,811 €59,611 €61,421 €63,240 €65,057 €66,874 €68,690 €70,506 €72,326 €74,403 €76,999 Starting Salary Candidates should note that the starting salary will be at the minimum of the appropriate pay scale and will not be subject to negotiation. Different remuneration and conditions may apply if, immediately prior to appointment, the appointee is already a serving Civil Servant or Public Servant.
