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INITIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: · Co-ordinate and implement the School Completion Programme plan as drawn up with the Local Management Committee in line with the agreed budget. ·Report and work under the direction of the School Completion Programme Local Management Committee in relation to all aspects of the project ·Provide direct support to the targeted young people as required. ·Organise and facilitate the provision of in-school, out-of-school, after school and holiday time supports for the targeted young people · Establish and maintain strong links with all relevant agencies ·Ensure the active participation of the other relevant partners ·Provide regular professional supervision to the Project Workers ensuring a high quality of work. ·Participate in training organised through TESS. ·Monitor and evaluate the quality of the programme through completing an Annual Report and Retention Plan to be submitted to TESS. ·Keep a comprehensive report and descriptions of all aspects of the Programme recording successes, failures and changes ·Identify and facilitate, in consultation with the School Completion Programme Local Management Committee, the provision of relevant in-service training for SCP Project Workers. ·Complete quarterly financial returns and annual Financial Compliance Reports to TESS. ·Co-operate with the Department of Education and TESS in relation to the evaluation and audit of the Programme and the collection of data and furnishing of reports required on a timely basis. PERSON SPECIFICATION ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS Education Candidates must hold, as a minimum, a QQI level 8 Qualification in Youth Work, Education or other related discipline relevant to the role. Driving Licence Full clean valid driver’s licence and access to a car is essential. DESIRABLE ·Inniúlacht le dualgais an phoist a chomhlíonadh go héifeachtach trí mheán na Gaeilge / Capacity to discharge the duties of the post through the medium of Irish would be desirable but not essential. EXPERIENCE ·Previous management experience to include managing staff, budgets and furnishing reports. ·A proven track record of working with young people. ·The ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team. ·A good working knowledge of computers. ·An understanding of the Education system and the School Completion Programme. Terms of Appointment: The post is a whole-time and permanent. A panel may be formed from which future relevant vacancies may be filled. Remuneration: €46,664 - €76,291 (including 2 Long Service Increments)IMPORTANT NOITCE RE: SALARY: As per DES guidelines, new appointees who are entering this grade for the first time will start at the minimum point of the scale. Incremental credit may only apply, if, immediately prior to appointment, the appointee is already a serving Civil or Public Servant. Rate of remuneration may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government pay policy. Starting Salary is not subject to negotiation Hours of work: A 35-hour week is in operation. Hours may be adjusted from time to time under relevant Public Sector Agreements. The SCP Coordinator role is a full time post and requires flexibility in working hours over the whole year i.e. 52 weeks to provide the appropriate programmes for children and young people in school, after school, during school holiday periods and in the out of school setting. Annual leave: The Annual Leave entitlement for this post is 26 days. How to Apply: Completed application form must be submitted through the online portal by the deadline of 12 noon, Tuesday, 8th July 2025.
Permanent Guidance Information Officer
Responsibilities: 1. To support the development of the Guidance, Information and Recruitment Service throughout GRETB as well as the establishment of GRETB Admission Unit. 2. Develop and maintain an up to date paper based and computer based systems in respect of clients, groups and information resources. 3. Develop, implement and maintain an effective and user-friendly information service which supports the aims and objectives of the Guidance, Information and Recruitment Service. 4.Contribute to and organise events, marketing activities, and promotional materials which promote GRETB and the Guidance, Information and Recruitment Service to clients, groups and other agencies. 5.Contribute, as appropriate, to the on-going development and maintenance of the service. This position requires Candidates to possess the following: · Have obtained at least Grade D3 in five subjects in the Leaving Certificate Examination (higher, ordinary, applied or vocational programmes) or equivalent or have passed an examination at the appropriate level within the QQI qualifications framework which can be assessed as being of a comparable to Leaving Certificate standard or equivalent or higher or have appropriate relevant experience which encompasses equivalent skills and expertise. Certificate in Adult Guidance would be advantageous. ·Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with experience of working with hard-to-reach target categories and groups. ·Excellent organisational, administrative, time management, report writing and ICT skills. ·Ability to work as a member of team and on own initiative. · Ability to operate flexibly in a range of tasks. ·Experience in adult/further education and training and knowledge of learning, training and employment opportunities and the range of services/support available to the client target groups is desirable. ·The ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with stakeholders. · Ability to maintain effective client records and operate within boundaries of confidentiality and General Data Protection Regulations. · Capacity to discharge the duties of the post effectively through the medium of Irish would be an advantage. ·Full driving licence and access to a car. Remuneration: As per Department of Education guidelines, new appointees who are entering this grade for the first time will start at the minimum point of the scale, however incremental credit may apply, if, immediately prior to appointment the appointee is already a service Civil or Public Servant. Rate of remuneration may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government pay policy. The salary is not subject to negotiation. New Entrants : €35,259 - €51,211 Non New Entrants: €38,217 - €51,211 How to Apply: Completed application form must be submitted via online portal by 12.00 noon, Tuesday, 8th July 2025.
Temporary Adult Education Guidance Counsellor
Immediate Vacancy: Temporary Full Time Position Nature of the Post: The immediate vacancy is a maternity leave cover post. A panel for any further full time/part time temporary Guidance Counsellor positions that arise may be created. Qualifications, Experience and Personal Qualifies/Skills: Essential Qualifications: A primary degree and a Post Graduate Diploma in Careers Guidance or Careers Guidance and Counselling or a Masters of Education (Guidance) or a Master of Science in Counselling or equivalent post graduate qualification recognised by the Irish Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy or the Institute of Guidance Counsellors. Essential Experiences: ·Experience in adult/further education and training, teaching, employment service, youth work, community development or social science is essential. · Knowledge of learning, training and employment opportunities and the range of services/supports available to the client target groups is essential. ·Ability to liaise with and to establish good relationships with a wide range of clients, agencies and staff. ·Experience of delivering educational guidance to adults is desirable. ·Irish language skills are desirable; Duties & Responsibilities: The successful candidate will be required to work in the geographical areas of Galway and Roscommon. The post-holder will report to the Adult Guidance Coordinator/Counsellor/Senior Manager. ·To develop and deliver a programme of guidance provision to individuals and groups which supports the aims and objectives of the GRETB Adult Guidance and Information Service, under the direction of the Adult Guidance Coordinator/Counsellor or Chief Executive/Director of FET/AEO or Senior Manager. ·To establish effective links with relevant agencies from the statutory, voluntary and community sectors to exchange information, develop partnership working and support client progression. ·To contribute to the development and implementation of a quality and evaluation framework and to the strategic development of the Service. ·To participate in appropriate continuous professional development and training as agreed with Guidance Coordinator/Counsellor/ Senior Manager. Terms & Conditions of Employment: Salary As per Department of Education guidelines, new appointees who are entering this grade for the first time will start at the minimum point of the scale, however incremental credit may apply, if, immediately prior to appointment the appointee is already a service Civil or Public Servant. Rate of remuneration may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government pay policy. The salary is not subject to negotiation. New Entrants: €47,932 - €74,735 Non-New Entrants: €52,683 - €74,735 Hours of Attendance Guidance Counsellors should work for 35 hours per week. Attendance should be at such times as necessary for the delivery of the GRETB Adult Guidance and Information Service. Attendance outside of normal hours will be by prior agreement with the Adult Guidance Coordinator/CE/Director of FET/AEO of the ETB and will be offset against normal hours’ attendance. Annual Leave Guidance Counsellors shall have 35 days annual leave, excluding public holidays. Annual leave shall be taken in accordance with the needs of the GRETB Adult Guidance and Information Service and will be determined by Adult Guidance Coordinator/CE/Director of FET/AEO / Senior Manager of the ETB. How to Apply Completed application form must be submitted online by 12.00 noon, Tuesday, 8th July 2025.
Community Link Worker (Traveler and Roma Education Strategy)
Job Title: Community Link Worker(Traveller and Roma Education Strategy) Nature of Position: 18 Month Fixed Term Position, 35 hours per week Place of Work: Tuam, Co. Galway Salary Scale: €38,385 gross p.a. Employer: Successful candidates will be employed through the Tuam School Completion Programme (SCP). The responsibilities of the Community Link Worker will include but are not limited to the following: · Building trusting relationships with Traveller and/or Roma children, young people, families, organisations and communities. · Working in partnership with key stakeholders including the whole school community, local Traveller and /or Roma organisations and community workers, including those under education or related disciplines, to identify local needs and provide linkages to available supports and initiatives. ·Supporting children, young people and their families at key transition points e.g. moving from early years to primary, from primary to post-primary and between years moving from Junior cycle to Senior cycle with a specific focus on increasing retention to Leaving Certificate and transition to further education, training and employment opportunities. · Working with the integrated services operating under TESS which includes SCP, HSCLs, EWOs, at a local level to achieve progress on local education concerns and the priority education actions contained in the TRES which includes improved participation and retention in school. · Promoting and supporting positive participation, communication and engagement between home, school and the community to enhance attendance, participation and engagement, retention, progression and educational outcomes for children and young people. ·Monitoring school attendance and other relevant indicators and engaging with the appropriate supports to plan for improved attendance. ·Increasing awareness amongst the communities of the rights and obligations of parents/guardians and schools. ·Supporting schools and communities to foster an inclusive and ambitious culture with an anti-racism and intercultural approach in and out of school through initiatives that have been successful in the STAR Pilot project. · Providing feedback and input to team meetings and evaluations, preparing progress reports for the SCP Coordinator and TESS TRES team which feed into the overall reporting on TRES progress and objectives including improving access, participation and outcomes. ·Following policies and procedures prescribed by the employing SCP in relation to child safeguarding and other matters. ·Participating in continuous professional development and training as required for the role Professional Qualifications and Experience ·Minimum of three years direct work experience with Travellers and/or Roma in an education or youth setting or a relevant qualification in Youth Work, Community Work, Education, Social Care, Psychology or a related field (QQI Level 7 minimum). ·Strong interpersonal and communication skills (written, verbal and listening), with the ability to engage young people from diverse backgrounds. ·Good knowledge of the Irish education system and understanding of working within a school environment with a proven interest in youth work or community development. ·Experience of working with Travellers and/or Roma with a good knowledge of the issues and concerns faced by these communities. ·Second relevant language beneficial e.g. Romani, Czech. ·Ability to work at an individual, team and community level including across a multi-disciplinary setting. ·Good computer skills including Word, Excel, PowerPoint. How to Apply: Completed application form must be submitted through the online portal – www.gretb.ie/jobs by the deadline of 12 noon, Friday, 4th July 2025.
Individual Giving Manager
Balmer Dawson Executive Search is excited to partner with the Society of St. Vincent de Paul (SVP) in seeking an Individual Giving Manager to lead the development and execution of their donor acquisition and retention strategies. This role offers an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated, experienced, and creative fundraising manager to make a significant impact. If you have a passion for driving meaningful change and a drive to deliver impactful results, this position is perfect for you. As the Individual Giving Manager, you will be responsible for maximising the charity's income through the development and implementation of its individual giving strategy, focusing on supporter acquisition, retention, and stewardship plans and campaigns, with a strong emphasis on growing long-term sustainable income, reach, and engagement. Location: SVP House, 91-92 Sean McDermott Street, Dublin 1 Salary: Circa €65,000 per annum – Depending on Experience Contract Type: Permanent, Hybrid Hours: 37.5 hours per week (9.00am to 5.30pm) About SVP: The Society of St. Vincent de Paul (SVP) is a Christian-based national charity committed to social justice, working with people experiencing poverty and exclusion across Ireland. With a network of over 10,000 volunteers and 800 staff, SVP provides essential services including housing, community care, and advocacy. The Role: This key role will focus on building and growing SVP’s individual giving programs, ensuring the effective management of donor communications, and exploring new fundraising channels to maximise income. You will play a pivotal role in increasing SVP’s donor base and ensuring long-term engagement with individual supporters. Key Responsibilities:
Corporate Partnerships Manager
Balmer Dawson Executive Search is excited to present an exceptional opportunity with SVP (Society of St. Vincent de Paul) for a Corporate Partnerships Manager. This lovely position within their dynamic and successful fundraising team focuses on developing strategic partnerships and nurturing existing relationships with Ireland’s business sector. If you have a passion for building relationships and a drive to deliver impactful results, this role is perfect for you. Location: SVP House, 91-92 Sean McDermott Street, Dublin 1 Reports to: Head of Fundraising Salary: Circa €65,000 per annum – Depending on Experience Hours: 37.5 hours per week (9.00am – 5.30pm) Contract Type: Permanent, hybrid About SVP Saint Vincent de Paul (SVP) is a large, national voluntary organisation focused on alleviating poverty and exclusion. The Fundraising team works on a variety of income-generating activities to support SVP’s mission of social justice and a more caring society. Role Overview The Corporate Partnerships Manager will develop and manage corporate fundraising strategies, cultivating new and existing partnerships with businesses. You will drive income generation through the development of corporate partnerships, ensure excellent donor stewardship, and manage the application process for grants and foundations. The role involves a high level of autonomy and collaboration with the wider fundraising team. Key Responsibilities: Applications and Queries: To apply, please submit your CV and Cover Letter (maximum one page), in Microsoft Word format , outlining how your motivation, experience and skills are a fit for this role profile. Please make your application for the attention of BOTH Gilly Balmer and Zena Dawson by email. Any queries should be directed to Gilly Balmer and Zena Dawson by email only. Closing Date: • The closing date for applications is Tuesday, 15th July at 5pm (GMT)
Communications and Public Engagement Officer
Exciting Career Opportunity At Meath Partnership Communications and Public Engagement Officer (Full-time, Fixed-Term Contract) The Position Meath Partnership is seeking a creative and motivated Communications and Public Engagement Officer to enhance the organisation’s visibility, strengthen its digital presence and promote the breadth of its community-based programmes across Co. Meath. This role will be key in communicating Meath Partnership’s mission, values and impact across multiple platforms, engaging a broad spectrum of stakeholders including rural communities, funders, partner agencies and the general public. This is a fast paced, multi-project role that demands excellent communication skills, attention to detail and a passion for storytelling. The successful candidate will have experience in content creation, digital marketing and media engagement. A proactive, flexible and solution focused attitude is essential. Key Accountabilities Reporting to the COO and working closely with senior managers and project teams, the Communications and Public Engagement Officer will be responsible for: 1. Strategy, Brand and Public Relations Closing Date The closing date for applications is 12pm, 25th July 2025. Late applications will not be considered. Meath Partnership is an equal opportunities employer. We are an organisation that embraces diversity and inclusion. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and Exciting Career Opportunity At Meath Partnership encourage these individuals to bring their experiences and perspectives to Meath Partnership. All information will be held in line with Meath Partnerships GDPR policies. Application Process To apply, please submit the following to info@meathpartnership.ie: A brief cover letter including personal statement demonstrating how you meet the above- mentioned requirements for the position (no more than 500 words) which must communicate your relevant experience A curriculum vitae summarising your qualifications and work experience to date. Applications should be clearly marked “Communications and Public Engagement Officer”. Applicants will be shortlisted on the basis of information provided in their application.
Sales Agent
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Sales Agent
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