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QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE POST : Character: Each candidate must be of good character. Health Candidates shall be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. Successful candidates will be required to undergo a medical examination carried out by the Council’s Occupational Medical advisor prior to appointment. Citizenship: Candidates must, by the date of any job offer, be: a) A citizen of the European Economic Area (EEA). The EEA consists of the Member States of the European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway; or b) A citizen of the United Kingdom (UK); or c) A citizen of Switzerland pursuant to the agreement between the EU and Switzerland on the free movement of persons; or d) A non-EEA citizen who is a spouse or child of an EEA or UK or Swiss citizen and has a stamp 4 visa: or e) A person awarded international protection under the International Protection Act 2015 or any family member entitled to remain in the State as a result of family reunification and has a stamp 4 visa or f) A non-EEA citizen who is a parent of a dependent child who is a citizen of, and resident in, an EEA member state or the UK or Switzerland and has a stamp 4 visa. Education, training, experience, etc Each candidate must, on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms – Applicants to Panel B (Open) (i) (a) have obtained at least Grade D (or a Pass), in Higher or Ordinary Level, in five subjects (or four if Irish is included) from the approved list of subjects in the Department of Education Established Leaving Certificate Examination or Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme including Irish and/or English and one of the following: Mathematics, Accounting, Business Organisation or Economics, and (b) have obtained at least Grade C (or Honours) in Higher Level (or Honours) papers in three subjects in that examination (or two subjects if Irish and/or one of the following is included: Mathematics, Accounting, Business Organisation or Economics), or (ii) have obtained a comparable standard in an equivalent examination, or (iii) hold a third level qualification of at least degree standard, and (iv) have satisfactory experience in administrative procedures, including adequate practical experience in work of an executive nature, office organisation and control of staff. Confined Competition (Panels A and C as appropriate) (v) (a) be a serving employee of a local authority or a regional assembly and have not less than two years’ satisfactory experience in a post of Clerical Officer or analogous post, and (b) have satisfactory experience in administrative procedures, including adequate practical experience in work of an executive nature, office organization and control of staff DETAILS AND PARTICULARS: The Position The Senior Staff Officer is a middle management position within the Council and is assigned responsibility for the day-to-day administration and management of a section or department handling an area of the local authority’s activities, including management and supervision of staff. The Senior Staff Officer is responsible for ensuring that goals set out in Departmental and Team Plans become operational actions through the planning, allocation and prioritisation of work. The Senior Staff Officer is a key point of contact and liaison with other Sections or Departments in relation to all operational matters for the service delivery section or sections for which they are responsible. The Senior Staff Officer is expected to carry out their duties with an understanding of the political context of local government and in such a manner that enhances public trust and confidence and ensures impartial decision making. Duties & Responsibilities The Senior Staff Officer responsibilities are set out below: Probation The successful candidate shall be required to be on probation for an initial period, as determined by the Council. This period may be extended at the discretion of the Council. Salary Remuneration will be at the Senior Staff Officer of the national wage scales. The present minimum scale is €56,754 increasing to €69,337 per annum (including LSIs) with annual increments subject to satisfactory performance via PMDS. The rate of remuneration may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government pay policy. Garda Vetting/Child Protection Successful candidates will be subject to the Garda Vetting Procedures. Annual Leave The annual leave entitlement for this post will be 30 days per annum. Granting of annual leave, payment for annual leave and arrangement from public holidays will be governed by the provisions of the Organisation of Working Time Act, 1997. Working Hours The post entails a wide range of duties which require maximum flexibility and will be based on a 35 hour week. The Council reserves the right to alter the hours of work from time to time. Pension: The Local Government Superannuation Scheme applies. Acceptance of Offer of Employment Cavan County Council shall require persons to whom appointments are offered to take up such appointments within a period of not more than one month and if they fail to take up the appointment within such period or such longer period as the local authority in its absolute discretion may determine, Cavan County Council shall not appoint them.
Human Resources and Administration Executive
Remuneration: €55,492 - €67,483 Reporting to: Corporate Operations Manager Leave allowance is 29 days per annum (30 days after 5 years), plus 10 Public / Bank Holidays. The Job Holder will combine working in Safefood’s office headquarters at Little Island, Cork with working remotely (at home). Occasional travel within Ireland including spending time in the Dublin office may be required to fulfil the requirements of the role. Normal working hours are 9.00am – 5.00pm Monday to Friday. Flexible and Blended (Hybrid) Working. Career Development At Safefood we believe in investing in our people, encouraging them to achieve a work-life balance while providing support for personal and professional development. · We offer a wide range of learning and development opportunities to support you throughout your career. · We provide study and financial support to encourage lifelong learning, as well as assisting you with the costs of professional membership fees. Work Life Balance In line with comparable Irish Civil Service Terms and Conditions, Safefood offers staff several leave options which support our people through various stages of their life. We have also developed a range of flexible working practices to make it easier for our employees to have a balance between the demands of work and their personal life. These include: • Competitive annual leave and public holidays. • Blended (Hybrid) Working. • Flexible Working including Flexitime. • Career breaks. Additional Financial Benefits · Attractive pension scheme where you will pay a rate of between 4.6% and 7.35% depending on your salary. · Full Payment top up for maternity / paternity / adoptive leave (subject to terms and conditions). · Overtime rates are available to employees who work beyond their normal working hours according to their terms and conditions. Employee Wellbeing · Free, confidential counselling and support to employees 24/7 through our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP). · VDU Eye Examinations and a contribution towards frames if recommended · Flu vaccinations · Bike to Work Scheme JOB PURPOSE The HR and Administration Executive will provide advice and assistance to the Corporate Operations Manager in developing and implementing Safefood’s HR strategy. They will review and maintain HR systems, policies and procedures in line with Safefood’s business plan, legislation and best practice. They will represent Safefood at applicable North/South Bodies meetings and develop key relationships with other colleagues in these bodies. They will advise on, manage and/or maintain the Safefood Pension Scheme, Equality and Disability Schemes and Freedom of Information Code of Practice. The HR and Administration Executive will ensure that health and safety arrangements at Safefood meet legislative and best practice standards. They will manage and review HR functions such as recruitment and selection, performance management and learning & development looking to implement best business practices and value for money. They will demonstrate an ability to research the latest legislation and guidance, provide advice, draft and implement policies and procedures and monitor compliance for Safefood on issues arising. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Additional Information Safefood is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion throughout its work. Safefood is required to comply with Equality and Human Rights legislation in both Ireland and Northern Ireland with equality objectives and commitments mainstreamed into its main strategic and operational business plans. It is fully committed to fulfilling these obligations through a proactive approach to equality and human rights issues in all aspects of its work and by providing a working environment that is free from unlawful discrimination, victimisation or harassment. Safefood’s Disability Action Plan 2021–2025 outlines measures to ensure that equality of opportunity is achieved, with regular monitoring and reporting on progress towards delivering on these commitments submitted to the Equality Commission (NI). Regular training in equality, diversity and inclusion is provided to all staff to encourage awareness of disability and equality issues and safefood actively encourages people with disabilities to apply for roles in the organisation. Safefood is committed to meeting our environmental and sustainability obligations to combat climate change by driving down our energy and carbon impacts. We have implemented several initiatives across our offices as part of our Climate Action Plan to recycle, reduce waste, and minimise paper usage. Additionally, by embracing hybrid working arrangements and technology, we have reduced the environmental footprint of our office spaces and lessened the need for many of our employees to commute and travel. We will continue to explore other opportunities that will support our efforts to meet our future commitments to combat climate change.
Cleaning Operative
Main duties and responsibilities: To undertake daily cleaning of the building in line with Health & Safety Standards. The cleaner will work within a team to ensure that the healthcare facility is kept to the highest standards of cleanliness. CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Senior Facilities Engineer
We are looking for a Senior Facilities Engineer to join our team in Dublin 1 Working pattern: Monday to Friday from 08:30-17:00 Key Accountabilities To manage technical services across a portfolio of assigned sites for a corporate client. Manage Scheduled and Reactive Maintenance as Required We are looking forward to hearing from you! CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Cleaner
We are looking for cleaners to join our team in Carrightwohill, co Cork Working Pattern: Monday - Friday: 06:30 - 14:00 Saturday: 08:30 - 12:30 Monday-Friday: 16:00-20:00 Job Description To undertake daily building cleaning in line with Health & Safety Standards. The cleaner will work within a team to ensure that the building is kept to the highest standards of cleanliness. The following are key areas of responsibility for the cleaner: CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Facilities Coordinator
We are looking for a Facilities Coordinator to join our team in a manufacturing environment in Lisnamuck, Co Longford Working Pattern:Monday to Thursday, from 8 AM to 4:30 PM, and Friday, from 8 AM to 3:30 PM Key Responsibilities: CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Security Operatives
We are looking for Security Operatives to join our team in Longford Working Pattern: Shift Worker, 24 hours weekly – Monday to Sunday. Main Duties and Responsibilities We are looking forward to hearing from you CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Facilities Technicians
We are looking for Full-time Facilities Technicians with Mechanical background, to join our team in Loughboy, Kilkenny Working Pattern: Monday to Sunday Shifts Main Duties and Responsibilities Maintain and operate plant, utilities, and equipment to ensure smooth and safe operations. CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Security Officer
We are looking for Full-time Security Officers to join our team in Carrightwohill, Co Cork Monday to Sunday shifts Valid PSA license Job Description CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Technical Facilities Engineer
We are looking for a Technical Facilities Engineer to manage planned and reactive maintenance activities and overall technical Facilities Management accounts for several client sites. Essential Competencies CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
