Jobs in Kildare
Sort by: relevance | dateSenior Category Manager
Requisition ID 51679 Position Type FT Permanent Recruiter #LI-VP2 Posting Type LI About Kerry Kerry Dairy Ireland is one of the world’s leading dairy businesses with a revenue more than €1bn per year. With our strong dairy heritage and deep-rooted connection to our 3,000 milk suppliers, right through to our portfolio of innovative and high-quality brands, our vision for the business is to re-imagine dairy through innovation and sustainability to inspire a better future. Our vertical integration through our grass-fed and low carbon farms produce 1.2bn litres of milk for our Dairy, Nutritional Ingredients, and Consumer Foods business and make us one of the most sustainable dairy businesses in the world. In the Dairy Consumer Foods business division (where this role is based) we have a strong track record in innovation underpinned by technology and science across both well known consumer brands and Private Label products. Through our multi-geographical presence (UK, Ireland, and Western Europe) we have a deep consumer insight and relationships with our retail customers. Our Core Categories include Butter & Spreads, Cheese & Cheese Snacking aswell asplant based through Dairygold, Charleville, Strings Golden Cow and Coleraine. About the role To support our growth ambitions, a new Senior Category Manager role has been created within the Category Team in IOI. The purpose of this role is to drive thought leadership and unlock opportunities for growth within the Categories we operate in, both externally in the Irish Grocery Retail trade, internally in cross functional teams and with key stakeholders in the business. The role will involve day-to-day management of our Key Strategic Customers - Build, grow and maintain profitable and long-lasting relationships from a Category perspective on the Island of Ireland - Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. Championing the consumer and shopper, leveraging strategic thinking and demonstrating actionable insights are at the heart of the role….. this will include Development & execution of leading Category Visions & Strategy with a disproportionate winning share for Kerry. What will you be doing? Beware of scams online or from individuals claiming to represent us. A Kerry employee will not solicit candidates through a non-Kerry email address or phone number. In addition, Kerry does not currently utilise video chat rooms (e.g., Google Hangouts) to conduct interviews. Refuse any request that asks you to provide payment to participate in the hiring process (e.g., purchasing a “starter kit,” investing in training, or something similar). Kerry will not ask you to pay any money at any point in the hiring process with the exception of reimbursable travel expenses. In addition, any payments made by Kerry will be from official firm accounts bearing the Kerry name.
Supervisor
Maxi Zoo is part of the Fressnapf Group, the European market leader in pet product with 1,700+ shops across Europe. Maxi Zoo is Ireland’s largest pet retailer and has shops in Ireland. Maxi Zoo Ireland are driven by the desire to make the life of pets and pets owners simpler, better and happier. We are recruiting for a Supervisor to join our Naas store . What you will do: · Customer Engagement- Enrich customers' experiences with personalised advice and uphold a welcoming, tidy store atmosphere that reflects our commitment to providing a positive and memorable shopping experience. · Merchandising and Inventory- Curate an enticing shopping experience with impeccably stocked shelves with full product availability on the shelves in order to minimise inventory discrepancies and maintain high inventory quality · Team Champion- Inspire and guide the sales team as a trusted keyholder by sharing your product knowledge, fostering a culture of support and open communication. Collaborate closely with the Store Manager, sharing insights on customer trends and working together to create a vibrant and efficient store environment · Band Integrity - Achieve targets keeping the pets needs at the forefront of everything we do. What you will bring: Why join us? · Service pay- Higher rate of pay from when you reach 12 months service · Employee Discount - we offer employee discount of up to 40% in our stores and 20% in our Salon · Paid leave- Sick leave, annual leave and bank holidays, maternity/paternity leave · Refer a friend scheme · Advancement Opportunities – At Maxi Zoo we believe in promoting from within as much as possible and developing our team to have a career path. · Community- A chance to work in an environment where employees and customers share the same passion for animals · Educational opportunities- Continuous learning through our induction plan, e-learning academy, classroom training environment and development plans. All Supervisors are enrolled in our company provided advanced pet knowledge programme. · EAP - Employee Assistance Programme · We are closed Easter Sunday, St. Stephen’s day and Christmas Day · Store Christmas Party · Cycle to work Scheme · Free Uniform
Baker
Main purpose of the role: Ensure the Bakery Department operates efficiently and effectively at all times. Provide our customers with excellent quality products and customer service. The ideal candidate will have/be: • Previous food preparation and production experience is desirable • Qualified baker is a distinct advantage • Creative and able to embrace new recipes • Excellent communication skills • Ability to engage with and prioritise customer needs • Strong attention to detail, organised and flexible • Ability to use own initiative and work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment. Main duties: • Actively live SuperValu brand-values i.e. Genuine, Passion for Food, Vibrant, Committed, Innovative and Imaginative • Bake and finish products to the highest standard • Drive sales through instore initiatives • Merchandise and present the Bakery department to the highest standard at all times and in accordance with relevant store planograms and guidelines • Adhere to weekly stocktaking and daily waste procedures in the Bakery • Adhere to production planning and batch control guidelines for bakery products • Conduct quality and freshness checks • Attend relevant training as required and implement learnings in store.
Supervisor
Main purpose of the role: Manage and motivate your team, ensuring the store operates efficiently and effectively and to provide our customers with the very best customer service experience at all times. The ideal candidate will have/be: - 2 years` experience in a customer service facing role is desirable • Excellent communication skills • The ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment, ability to multi task under pressure • The ability to organise work, delegate responsibilities and support team members in the store. Main duties: • Actively live SuperValu brand-values i.e. Genuine, Passion for Food, Vibrant, Committed, Innovative and Imaginative • Be approachable and a role model who leads by example and encourages teamwork and a positive attitude in the workplace • Set the standard for other employees in relation to rotation, merchandising and facing off • Assist in the induction, training and development of employees • Deal with all customer queries efficiently, professionally and consistent with store policy • Engage with new initiatives and embrace new ways of working.
Bakery Assistant
Main purpose of the role: Ensure the Bakery Department operates efficiently and effectively at all times and provides our customers with excellent quality products and services. The ideal candidate will have/be: • HACCP training is desirable but not necessary • Excellent communication skills • Previous customer service experience is an advantage • The ability to work as part of a team in a fast paced environment, ability to multi task under pressure • A passion for food and the ability to inspire shoppers Main duties: • Actively live SuperValu brand-values i.e. Genuine, Passion for Food, Vibrant, Committed, Innovative and Imaginative • Prepare customers bakery orders • Bake, prepare and display the Bakery Products sold throughout the day • Ensure that the counter displays across all fresh food departments are to the highest standards at all times throughout the day • Demonstrate your passion for quality food by sharing knowledge, recipes and personal recommendations with customers • Deal with all customer queries efficiently, professionally and in line with store policy
Supervisor
Main purpose of the role: Manage and motivate your team, ensuring the store operates efficiently and effectively and to provide our customers with the very best customer service experience at all times. The ideal candidate will have/be: - 2 years` experience in a customer service facing role is desirable • Excellent communication skills • The ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment, ability to multi task under pressure • The ability to organise work, delegate responsibilities and support team members in the store. Main duties: • Actively live SuperValu brand-values i.e. Genuine, Passion for Food, Vibrant, Committed, Innovative and Imaginative • Be approachable and a role model who leads by example and encourages teamwork and a positive attitude in the workplace • Set the standard for other employees in relation to rotation, merchandising and facing off • Assist in the induction, training and development of employees • Deal with all customer queries efficiently, professionally and consistent with store policy • Engage with new initiatives and embrace new ways of working.
NAAS-- - Clinical Nurse Manager, Day Hospital
Clinical Nurse Manager 2 - Day Hospital There is currently one permanent whole-time vacancy available in Naas General Hospital. A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign for Naas General Hospital from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration may be filled. ***Please note we do not accept CV's for this post- completed application forms only*** Informal Enquiries: Ms Deirdre Twomey, Assistant Director of Nursing Naas General Hospital Email: Deirdre.twomey6@hse.ie Purpose of the Post To be responsible for the management, care and treatment of service users, to ensure that the optimum standard of care is provided within the designated area(s) of responsibility. The primary role of the CNM 1 will be one of clinical and professional leadership and development in the nursing team, including the development of nursing staff by means of in-service training, orientation of new staff and arranging for clinical experience and supervision of student nurses where this is appropriate. The primary role of the CNM 2 will be one of clinical and professional leadership and development in the nursing team, including the development of nursing staff by means of in-service training, orientation of new staff and arranging for clinical experience and supervision of student nurses where this is appropriate. Eligibility Criteria Professional Qualifications, Experience etc. 1. Statutory Registration, Professional Qualifications, Experience, etc Each candidate must, at the latest date for receipt of completed applications for the post possess: 1. Professional Qualifications & Experience (i) Are registered in the General Division of the Register of Nurses & Midwives maintained by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (Bord Altranais agus Cnáimhseachais na hÉireann) or entitled to be so registered. And (ii) Have at least 5 years post registration experience of which 1 must be in the speciality of Care of the older person in an acute setting. And (iii) Have the clinical, managerial and administrative capacity to properly discharge the functions of the role And (iv) Candidates must demonstrate evidence of Continuing Professional Development. 2. Annual registration (i) Practitioners must maintain live annual registration on the relevant division of the Register of Nurses and Midwives maintained by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (Bord Altranais agus Cnáimhseachais na hÉireann). And (ii) Confirm annual registration with NMBI to the HSE by way of the annual Patient Safety Assurance Certificate (PSAC). 4. Health Candidates for and any person holding the office must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to the office and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. 5. Character Candidates for and any person holding the office must be of good character. Post specific Requirements Demonstrate depth and breadth of experience in the area in care of the older person in an acute setting, as relevant to the role. ***Please note we do not accept CV's for this post- completed application forms only***
Assistant Store Manager
Maxi Zoo is part of the Fressnapf Group, the European market leader in pet product with 1,700+ shops across Europe. Maxi Zoo is Ireland’s largest pet retailer and has 30 shops in Ireland. Maxi Zoo Ireland is driven by the desire to make the life of pets and pets owners simpler, better and happier. To achieve this, we work hard, accept responsibility and seek every opportunity to learn about pets and customers. We are currently recruiting for an Assistant Store Manager for our Naas Store. An Assistant Store Manager is responsible for supporting the Store Manager in the daily business operations of the store. The Assistant Manager reports to the Store Manager, and together they provide a smooth and profitable operation by driving revenue and managing costs while creating a culture based on the highest quality pet care and exceptional customer service. What you will do: · Provide customer advice with the aim of optimising customer approach and loyalty. This includes advertising all products and services and referring customers to regional or digital customer services. · Ensure an attractive, clean, and tidy appearance of the stores at all times in accordance with company policies and regulations to create a positive shopping experience for our customers. · Ensure compliance with all processes and regulations such as Money and Product Management, Cash Handling, and Cashier Policy, assigned back office tasks, as well as POS guidelines. · Support the Store Manager and, in consultation with the District Manager, analyse store KPIs and derive measures and actions to improve results. Simultaneously undertake all necessary back office tasks. · Ensure compliance with all process standards, legal and organisational policies, and guidelines within the Corporate Center Standards, as well as Irish regulations, especially health and safety regulations. · Ensuring that the animals entrusted to us are well cared for at all times, and that the welfare of the animal comes first. · Ensure the promotion of your professional and personal development in consultation with the store manager and attendance of all assigned staff training within the specified time frame. · Support the Store Manager in creating, developing, and managing a competent, stable store team, and especially support the development of Sales Assistants on product/pet knowledge. Additionally, support new starters with onboarding and sales skills. · Ensure full product availability on the shelves, minimize inventory discrepancies, and maintain high inventory quality. In addition, ensure conscious and efficient use of all environmental and economic resources. Provide support to the Store Manager in establishing correct staff planning in functions and ensure internal communication and information flow. · Provide overall leadership and direction in the absence of the store manager to ensure store is managed in accordance with our business culture of providing excellent customer satisfaction, while creating an atmosphere of mutual trust and respect for our store team. · Engaging, coaching and supporting the store team by recognising and understanding what motivates them. Creating a continuous culture of open communication within your store team. Being the engagement champion for your store to ensure all of the team take part in the company pulse surveys, feedback is acted on. · Supporting and developing new starters through company onboarding and continuous learning to ensure the store has trained employees to meet business needs and sales objectives. Providing feedback at regular intervals to new joiners What you will bring: · Proven successful experience as a retail Assistant Store Manager · Business orientation and the ability to step up and lead the store in the absence of the manager · The ability to build strong working relationships with the store manager and the wider store team · An appetite for learning and development demonstrated through self-learning, asking questions, accepting new challenges and taking on company learning opportunities. We aspire to have our Assistant Store Managers on the path to becoming one of our future store managers. · Customer service and management skills · Strong organisational skills · Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively lead staff, help customers and work with your manager. Why join us? · Advancement Opportunities – An opportunity to grow with Europe’s biggest pet retailer. At Maxi Zoo we believe in promoting from within as much as possible and developing our team to have a career path. · Educational Opportunities -you will get great training in store, through our training programs, and through company-wide training & meetings. We also provide further management training to give you the key skills to be able to motivate/engage your store team and take your career to the next level. · Competitive Salary · Employee Discount - we offer employee discount of up to 40% in our stores! Additional benefits: · Paid sick leave · Paid maternity and paternity leave · Annual leave starting at 21 days and rising to 23 days at year 6. · Employee assistance programme · Refer a friend Scheme · Cycle to work scheme
Sports Partnership Programme Manager
The Position & Role Sport Ireland (previously the Irish Sports Council) supported the establishment of Local Sports Partnerships around the country to co-ordinate and to promote the development of sport. The key aims of the Local Sports Partnerships are to increase participation in sport and to ensure that local resources are used to best effect. Sport Ireland sees these partnerships as the best mechanism for delivering recreational sport to the greatest number of people. Sport Ireland and its network of Local Sports Partnerships (LSPs) is committed to the equal treatment of all people when it comes to their participation in sport. In addition to the Sport Ireland Statement of Strategy (2018-2022), the following national policies and plans set out the overarching framework under which sports participation is underpinned: • The National Sports Policy 2018-2027 recognises the important contribution sport makes to Ireland and the key roles played by the National Governing Bodies of Sport (NGBs), the Local Sports Partnerships (LSPs) and the representative sporting organisations in the delivery of that contribution • The National Physical Activity Plan aims to increase physical activity levels across the whole population. It aims to create a society which facilitates people whether at home at work or at play to lead an active way of life. • The National Participation Plan sets out how Sport Ireland will deliver on the ambition of both the Sport Ireland Strategy and the National Sports Policy This is an opportunity to gain employment in the role of Sports Partnership Programme Manager. The Competition The purpose of this recruitment campaign is to form a panel for Kildare County Council from which temporary posts may be filled at Sports Partnership Programme Manager as vacancies arise. The Candidate It is desirable that candidates demonstrate through their application form and at the interview that they have: • Inter-personal skills to involve people, schools and communities in the planning, delivery and evaluation of programmes and initiatives. • Be competent in the area of sports development. • Experience in programme monitoring, evaluation and reporting • A proficiency in IT and communication technology systems • Excellent communication (oral and written), administration, organisational and presentation skills. • Possess excellent professional/technical knowledge and skills. • Excellent team leadership skills • Ability to work independently or within multi-disciplined teams. • Problem solving skills. • A good understanding of safety management in the workplace including Health & Safety legislation and regulations. Duties and Responsibilities The following is a non-exhaustive list of the primary duties of the Programme Manager. The appointed person will: Strategy & Governance • Assist with the development, delivery and reporting of the LSP’s Strategy & Annual Operation Plan • Provide direct support to the Coordinator and the LSP team to achieve a coordinated approach to the development of sport and physical activity throughout the community and for agreed target groups. • Coordinate and manage reviews of the annual operational plan reporting on the effectiveness and impact of work areas. Management & Programming • Manage and coordinate the work activities of direct reports to achieve the goals and objectives of the LSP. • Be responsible for leading staff, monitoring performance and identifying training and development needs. • Plan and manage the work activities of work placement students, volunteers, coaches and tutors. • Create and implement a comprehensive range of physical activity programmes and events for relevant target groups with a view to creating sustainable participation. • Support the coordinator in implementing accurate and efficient reporting structures • Manage and be responsible for programme budgets ensuring timelines and reporting structures are met and budgets adhered to. Research/Evaluation • Manage the implementation of a monitoring and evaluation framework for all projects, programmes and initiatives. • Conduct research of participation in sport and physical activity in the community including, where relevant, needs analysis to identify suitable support to increase participation in sport and physical activity in the community and target groups. • Prepare reports as appropriate relating to existing and proposed initiatives and present timely and relevant information and advice to the coordinator. Partnerships and Communication • Develop relationships with appropriate partner organisations and local community groups to create links and encourage collaboration between partners. • Work in partnership with stakeholders to share knowledge and information relevant to target groups in the community to identify the needs and demand for new activities. • Support and guide clubs and communities with various issues as they arise. Qualifications Character: Each candidate must be of good character. Health: Each candidate must be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. Education, Training and Experience etc.: Each candidate must, on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms: a. Hold a relevant third level Degree or 5 years’ relevant experience; b. Three years' relevant experience, experience in the areas of education, social or community development or working in the community sector in a developmental and supportive capacity either in a paid or voluntary capacity c. Experience of the community and voluntary sector, good understanding of programme monitoring and evaluation. d. Experience of working in a project team Candidates shall also: • Strong IT, administrative and organisational skills • Ability to monitor and evaluate work and write reports. • Excellent communications, presentation and facilitation skills • Ability to advise, inform, motivate and support individuals and organisations. • Ability to prepare, monitor and manage budgets and to prepare funding applications. • Capacity to lead, organise and motivate staff. • Experience in managing staff performance, address issues, identifies staff learning and training needs • Understanding of research and evaluation methods • Understanding of the public sector and local government environment • Awareness of the importance and value of participation in sport / active recreation • A constructive, positive and progressive attitude to working as part of the LSP team • Be motivated and committed to sports development and increasing opportunities for participation, in particular among hard-to-reach groups in local communities. • A commitment to on-going training and development. • A self-motivated approach to work Particulars of Employment The Post The post is wholetime (i.e., 35 hours per week) and appointment is temporary. Location Kildare County Council reserves the right to assign you to any premises in use by the Council, now or in the future. The person appointed will be required to report to their place of work by their own means of transport and at their own expense. Commencement Kildare County Council shall require a person to whom an appointment is offered to take up such appointment within a period of not more than one month and if they fail to take up the appointment within such period, or such other longer period as the Council in its absolute discretion may determine, Kildare County Council shall not appoint them. Working Hours The current working hours are 35 hours per week, the hours of work are 9.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. Mondays to Fridays (rotas operate for lunchtime opening). Kildare County Council also has a flexi time system in operation, details of which are available from the Human Resources Section. The Council reserves the right to alter your hours of work from time to time. You may be required to work overtime on various occasions. All hours worked are subject to and recorded in accordance with the provisions of the Organisation of Working Time Act, 1997, and the Organisation of Working Time Regulations, 2001. Kildare County Council requires employees to record their hours using a Clocking system. Reporting Arrangements The Sports Partnership Programme Manager reports directly to the appropriate supervisor in the Section or to any other employee of Kildare County Council as the Director of Services or other appropriate employee may designate for this purpose. A system of regular appraisal will be operated during employment, which will involve discussions between the employee and the line manager regarding performance and conduct. Probationary Period of Employment Where a person is permanently appointed to Kildare County Council, the following provisions shall apply – a) there shall be a period after appointment takes effect, during which such a person shall hold the position on probation; b) such period shall be twelve months, but the Chief Executive may, at their discretion, extend such period; c) such a person shall cease to hold the position at the end of the period of probation, unless during this period the Chief Executive has certified that the service is satisfactory; d) the period at (a) above may be terminated on giving one weeks’ notice as per the Minimum Notice and Terms of Employment Acts; e) there will be assessments during the probationary period. Remuneration €53,345 per annum to €60,828 per annum (maximum) €62,994 per annum (LSI 1) (after 3 years satisfactory service at maximum) €65,172 per annum (LSI 2) (after 6 years satisfactory service at maximum) On appointment successful candidates will be placed on the first point of the salary scale. Appointment to a higher point of the salary scale may apply to candidates employed elsewhere in the public service, subject to verification of service history. Remuneration is paid fortnightly by PayPath directly to the employees nominated bank account. The current wage pay cycle may be revised during the period of employment. Remuneration is subject to all statutory deductions, e.g., P.A.Y.E. and P.R.S.I. Increments are paid annually subject to satisfactory attendance, conduct and performance and national agreements. Increments may be withheld if performance, attendance and/or conduct are not satisfactory. Superannuation & Retirement A person who becomes a pensionable employee of the County Council will be required in respect of their Superannuation to contribute to the Local Authority at the appropriate rate. The terms of the Local Government Superannuation (Consolidation) Scheme 1998 as amended or the Public Services Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2004 or the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme & Other Provisions) Act 2012 will apply as appropriate on appointment. Retirement age for employees is dependent on their relevant contract of employment, with due consideration being given to the rules of the Superannuation Scheme to which they belong. • For appointees who are deemed not to be “new entrants” as defined in the Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, retirement is compulsory on reaching 65 years of age. • The minimum retirement age for “new entrants” to the public service as defined in the Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2004 is 65. There is no mandatory retirement age. • Effective from 1st January 2013, The Single Public Service Scheme applies to all first-time new entrants to the public service, as well as to former public servants returning to the public service after a break of more than 26 weeks: - Retirement age is set, initially, at 66 years; this will rise in step with statutory changes in the State Pension Contributory (SPC) age to 67 years in 2021 and 68 years in 2028. - Compulsory retirement age will be 70. Annual Leave Granting of annual leave, payment for annual leave and arrangements for public holidays will be governed by the provisions of the Organisation of Working Time Act 1997 and the nationally agreed annual leave scheme for the sector. The annual leave year runs from 1st January to 31st December. The current leave entitlement for this post is 30 days. The Chief Executive of Kildare County Council retains autonomy regarding office closures, (e.g., Christmas Office Closure), any days arising from such closure will be reserved from the employee’s annual leave entitlement. Proposed office closure days will be reviewed and advised to all employees each year. Residence The person holding the office must reside in, or at an address convenient to the Local Authority, as approved by the Chief Executive. Outside Employment The position is whole-time, and the officer may not engage in private practice or be connected with any outside business which would interfere with the performance of official duties. Code Of Conduct/Organisation Policies Employees are required to adhere to all current and future Kildare County Council codes of practice including Code of Conduct of Employees and all current and future organisational policies including, but not limited to Health and Safety, Communications, Data Protection, Equality, Staff Mobility, Attendance Management and Use of Electronic Equipment. Training Employees are required to attend and participate fully in training programmes as may be decided by the Council from time to time and to apply their learning in the course of their daily working activities. Health and Safety Regulations Kildare County Council as an Employer is obliged to ensure, so far as it is reasonably practicable the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work of all its employees. Under the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005, the County Council has a legal duty to exercise all due care and take all protective and preventative measures to protect the Safety, Health and Welfare of its employees. All employees also have a legal obligation under Safety and Health legislation to cooperate with management and not engage in any improper conduct or behaviour or do anything which would place themselves or others at risk. Canvassing Any attempt by a candidate, or by any person(s) acting at the candidate’s instigation, directly or indirectly, by means of written communication or otherwise influence in the candidate’s favour, any member of the staff of the County Council or person nominated by the County Council to interview or examine applicants, will automatically disqualify the candidate for the position being sought.
Assistant Librarian
The Role Maynooth University is committed to a strategy in which the primary University goals of excellent research and scholarship and outstanding education are interlinked and equally valued. We are seeking a Teaching & Learning Librarian (Assistant Librarian II) to work as part of our Teaching & Research Development team. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering the library’s teaching and learning strategy, as an active member of the TRD team as a whole, and as part of the wider Library team. Reports to: Assistant Librarian with Responsibility for Teaching & Research Development Principal Duties This will include: • Play a leading role in Library activities that support teaching and learning across the University, including the design, delivery, promotion and assessment of teaching activities, both face-to-face and online, and in synchronous and asynchronous formats. • Lead the design, implementation and assessment of successful course-integrated information and digital literacy classes and resources. • Contribute to the active and innovative promotion of the Library’s teaching & learning resources and initiatives, in collaboration with wider TRD team and the Library’s Digital Communications Team, using the Library’s social media channels. • Deliver excellent, timely and results-oriented customer service to our user community as part of the TRD team, ensuring our service outputs are appropriately co-ordinated, promoted and measured. Respond to student research queries across a range of subject areas and using a range of tools. • Engage with academic staff to develop strategies for the integration of the Library’s learning resources into the undergraduate and taught postgraduate curricula. • Enhance the usage of the Library collections, in particular online primary source content, by our academics, students and researchers, as part of teaching and learning strategies. • Collaborate effectively with the wider TRD team to ensure our teaching, research development and academic engagement functions are fulfilled successfully. • Contribute actively to the implementation of teaching & learning related actions as part of the Library Strategic Plan, with reference to the University Strategic Plan. • Represent the Library on national and international committees and forums in the areas of teaching & learning, information and research skills and literacies. • Demonstrate an active and ongoing awareness and interest in teaching and learning activities in the wider library and third level environment. • Any other duties as assigned by the University Librarian or his nominee. The ideal candidate will have: Essential • A degree and a postgraduate qualification in Librarianship, and experience of working in an academic library. • Experience of designing, delivering, promoting and assessing information literacy instruction • An understanding of, and a willingness to embrace change, in the context of the current rapidly evolving landscape of higher education, ensuring that meeting student need remains a key focus. • Excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to demonstrate the ability to work effectively with students, academic staff and other key university personnel. • Proactive, energetic, enthusiastic and adaptable approach to a variety of tasks and projects, ensuring service is maintained at all times. • Excellent team working and time management skills, including the ability to work collaboratively to deliver projects to deadline, while successfully managing individual workload and priorities. • Awareness of the emerging issues of Open Scholarship, in relation to its significance on teaching & learning activities. Desirable • Experience in managing projects, and leading new initiatives. • Experience in designing and developing online information and digital literacy resources, including familiarity with software and platforms for online content creation. • Excellent IT skills including a knowledge of MS Office, and relevant learning platforms for academic environments. • A knowledge of and ability to engage proactively with new and emerging technologies using a proactive, innovative and user focused approach. • Experience of using, and creating content for, social media platforms, in the context of an academic library environment. The Library There are two main buildings - the John Paul II Library and the Russell Library, both of which hold significant book, archive and manuscript collections. The John Paul II Library holds over 400,000 print items. Access is also provided to over 500,000 electronic books and 70,000 electronic journals. The University Maynooth University is a very distinctive university, a collegial institution focused on science and engineering, humanities, and social sciences, and equally committed to research, teaching and community engagement. Located in Ireland’s only university town, its distinctive features and character owe much to its unique history and heritage. It provides a high-quality educational experience to over 15,000 students on a campus with 18th century roots and 21st century dynamism. The strategic trajectory and accomplishments of Maynooth University, in the 25 years since its establishment as an autonomous public university, are exceptional, and a source of great pride to the university community, staff, students and alumni. Maynooth University is now acknowledged to be one of the leading young universities in the world, and in 2022 ranked # 1 in Ireland in the latest Times Higher Education (THE) Best Young University Rankings. Maynooth University’s growing global reputation is based on the originality, quality, importance and impact of its research and scholarship, commitment to teaching and learning, the quality of academic programmes, and its leadership in widening participation in higher education. The sources of success are the dedication of its staff and the energy and engagement of its students. Maynooth University is a place of lively contrasts – a modern institution, dynamic, rapidly-growing, research-led and engaged, yet grounded in historic academic strengths and scholarly traditions. With over 15,000 students Maynooth offers a range of programmes at undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral level in the humanities, science and engineering and social sciences, including business, law and education. The University also offers a range of international programmes and partnerships. Maynooth’s unique collegial culture fosters an interdisciplinary approach to research, which its worldclass academics bring to bear in tackling some of the most fundamental challenges facing society today. The University’s research institutes and centres consolidate and deliver this impact as vibrant communities of learning, discovery and creation. Research at Maynooth also is very much central to its teaching and the University prides itself on placing equal value on its research and teaching missions. Principles and Values Maynooth University is committed to the following values: • Scholarly rigour; • Academic freedom; • Integrity and ethical behaviour; • Collegiality, transparency and trust; • Equality, inclusiveness and social justice; • Operational excellence, organisational flexibility and responsiveness; • Dignity, respect and care for the individual. Maynooth University Strategic Plan 2023 – 2028 The University’s Strategic Plan 2023 - 2028 builds on our rich academic history and strong foundations to set out an ambitious and forward-looking path for the future of our University. This roadmap underscores our commitment to adapt to a changing world while staying true to our values. Our vision is to be a university of excellence, opportunity and impact, having a significant stake in all three. Salary Assistant Librarian Grade II (2024): €43,405 – €61,187 p.a. (9 points) Appointments will be made in accordance with public sector pay provisions. (The working pattern for this role will be: Monday, Tuesday and each alternative Wednesday). Hours of work A 35-hour working week is in operation in respect of full-time positions (prorated for part-time positions). This can be reviewed or adjusted from time to time through national agreements. Location The place of work is the campus of Maynooth University, Maynooth, Co. Kildare.
