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Location: On site / Dunlavin Upper, Dunlavin, Co. Wicklow, Ireland Job type: Permanent / Full Or Part-Time Sector and subsector: Hospitality | General Salary: Negotiable salary Rathsallagh House, Dunlavin, West Wicklow, a member of Ireland's Exclusive Blue Book, is seeking an experienced full time Wedding Coordinator to join its team of 5 existing wedding planers and coordinators. Rathsallagh won Exclusive Wedding Venue of the Year Ireland 2018. – Weddings On Line Awards Best Wedding Venue 2017 – National Hospitality Awards and Historic Hotel Wedding Experience for 2017 - Historic Hotels of Europe. The successful candidate will have Hotel and or Country House experience with a strong understanding of front office, conference & banqueting procedures, be willing to learn quickly and will be involved in the daily duties of the Sales and Events department including co-ordination of all guest requests, negotiating rates and working with our Bride and Grooms to ensure the wedding day excels above and beyond their expectations. You will have to prove that you are a competent administrator with a friendly approachable manner and excellent customer care skills. You will have to be an excellent communicator with a keen eye for detail and be able to work as part of a team. Fluent in English is essential and Moposa and Hotsoft experience is an advantage. This is a 7 day 39 hours a week roster.
Warehouse Operative
The Wanzl Group is a recognised global leader for the supply of retail equipment and services across the Logistics Industry and retail sector. The Wanzl UK Group of companies is the largest subsidiary of Wanzl turning over circa £80m annually & currently employs circa 700 staff throughout the UK & Ireland. The role of Operative will assist in the smooth running of the Wicklow Town Warehouse. Schedule: Monday to Friday Supplemental pay types: Opportunity for a yearly bonus
Plumbers
Role: Plumbers Location: Nationwide Work Plumbers required with minimum experience and Professional Plumbers required. You will be required to work on sites / new houses. Requirements; Safe pass and manual handling. Own tools and car will be advantageous. To apply, please click the APPLY NOW button and upload your CV. You’re also welcome to call us on 0879531488 if you’d like to discuss the role.
Senior Psychologist
Would you like to work for a great employer? Enable Ireland is an organisation that makes a real difference to the lives of children and adults with disabilities in Ireland, and is named as one of Ireland's Irish Independent 150 Best Employers 2025 . Enable Ireland, as an equal opportunities employer, proudly maintains a Silver Award in Diversity from the Irish Centre for Diversity. We vigorously advocate for fairness, respect, equality, diversity, inclusion, and engagement, and are dedicated to ongoing enhancement in these areas. We are currently seeking a highly-motivated Senior Psychologist to join our teams in Co. Wicklow. Contract Type: Permanent and specified purpose posts. Contract Hours: Full and part time hours available. Salary Scale: €97,978 – €115,166 pro rata per annum. Salary scales are subject to LSI’s (Long Service Increments) This pay scale is subject to increases in 2026 in accordance with the recent WRC agreement towards enhanced pay adjustments in Section 39 organisations. Annual Leave Entitlement : 34 days per annum and proportionately less for less than 12 months service. Overview of the Post: To work as a senior member of the interdisciplinary team providing services to children and families within the region. The post holder will be responsible for the provision of a psychology service to an assigned caseload which may include children and their families on the community team and/or an assigned special school team. This will include assessment diagnostics and intervention, clinical and performance supervision and ongoing service delivery to children with a range of disabilities attending our service. Services are provided to children aged 0 – 18 years with physical, sensory, and/or learning disabilities, and/or developmental delay. Overview of Duties & Responsibilities: Please see Job Description for full list. The successful candidate will have Essential Criteria: AND · Applicants must have at least five years’ satisfactory post graduate experience in the area of professional psychology, no more than three years of which was spent in gaining the post-graduate professional qualification and no less than two years full-time spent in post qualification experience as a professional psychologist. Years in excess of the permitted three years for completion of the post-graduate training or time not worked will not be taken into consideration when assessing the five years’ experience requirement. AND · Applicants with a clinical or counselling psychology qualification must demonstrate that they have acquired in appropriate health settings, for the areas for which they wish to apply – Disability (Child and Adult), Child Psychology, Adult Psychology either at least 60 days or equivalent supervised clinical placements as part of the professional qualification or at least 60 days or equivalent post qualification supervised work experience as a psychologist. OR · Applicants with an educational psychology qualification must demonstrate that they have acquired in appropriate health settings for the areas for which they wish to apply - Child Disability, Child Psychology either at least 60 days or equivalent supervised clinical placements as part of the professional qualification or at least 60 days or equivalent post qualification supervised work experience as a psychologist. AND · Eligible to work in the State. · Note: Combinations of supervised clinical placement experience as part of the qualification and post qualification supervised work experience within a single care group area to give a total of 60 days are not acceptable. Desirable Criteria: · Previous experience in a senior post. · Experience of facilitating parent groups. · Experience of inter or trans-disciplinary team working. · Experience of working with children aged from birth to 18 years, with a range of disabilities, (including physical disability, autism, learning disability) and their families. · Specific experience in assessment and intervention with children with physical disabilities and/or specific learning difficulties. · Qualification and experience in completing ASD diagnostic assessments. · Experience and training in formal supervision processes. If you believe you would fit the role then please submit your application today. Benefits As a staff member of Enable Ireland, you will have access to a wide range of benefits, including: · Excellent internal and external training opportunities · Generous annual leave entitlements · Flexible Working · Long service reward scheme · Pay adjusted Maternity Leave · Pay adjusted Adoptive Leave · Pay adjusted Paternity Leave · Wellbeing benefits · Pension For a full list of our benefits & conditions, please click here: What now? To apply, please download the Job Description and Person Specification for your information and complete the online application form. CVs will not be accepted. Closing date for applications: 5th June 2026 Interview date for successful applicants: TBC A panel may be formed from this vacancy for any similar vacancies, which may arise during the next 12 months. · The post will be subject to reference checks and may be subject to Garda vetting/police clearance, as relevant. · Due to the large volume of applications, we are not in the position to provide individual feedback to applicants who are not shortlisted for interview. · Applications are invited from suitably qualified applicants from all sections of the community. · The above information serves only as a guide to the advertised position. Enable Ireland, at its discretion, reserves the right to change this prior to appointment. · Please review Enable Ireland’s Rezoomo Privacy Policy here: https://enableireland.ie/resources/publications/rezoomo-privacy-policy · Please review the Enable Ireland’s External Data Protection Notice available at https://www.enableireland.ie/privacy-policy for details on how Enable Ireland processes applicant’s personal information. Please note if you are invited for interview, we will share your personal data with: 1) Any virtual service provider we use to host the interview; and 2) the interview panel (if applicable). Your information will be stored for this purpose in line with our retention policy
General Operative
The Office of Public Works (OPW) invites applications for the appointment to the position of General Operative Band 3 (Rural) at Killmacurragh Arboretum, Co. Wicklow. The position, which may subject to local requirements be fixed-term or permanent, is a Non-Established State Industrial post based on a standardised 39-hour week (full-time) rostered over 5 days (Monday to Friday). The appointment will be subject to a probationary period of 7 months, which may be extended to 10 months under certain circumstances. Continuation in employment following the end of the probation period will be dependent upon the appointee fully meeting the requirements of the position during the probation period. The actual hours of attendance are determined by local management requirements. The position will be filled by way of an open OPW recruitment competition to which applicants with the minimum eligibility requirements may apply. Persons who wish to be considered for appointment to the above position should submit a completed and signed application form, and copies of specified required supporting documentation. A short-listing assessment, based on the information supplied in the application form, will be used by OPW to select applicants who will be invited to attend for competitive interview. The competitive interview process will be used by OPW to select candidates determined by the Interview Board as suitable for appointment to fill the position, and a reserve panel effective for a limited period may be formed. Appointment to the position will be subject to the provision of satisfactory references and meeting requirements for satisfactory health and vetting. Placement on the panel does not guarantee nor imply that an offer of employment will be made to those placed on it. In the event that an offer of appointment is made, it will be made in the order of merit of those on the relevant panel regardless of the length of contract period offered and the specific area(s) in which the position would be based. Appointments to approved positions of employment are made as and when considered appropriate by OPW management and will be subject to the candidate meeting the OPW’s requirements regarding health, references, and Garda vetting. If the candidate does not satisfactorily meet the OPW’s requirements regarding health, references, and Garda vetting, the candidate will receive no further consideration under the competition and will not proceed to appointment. OPW Areas of Responsibility The OPW’s areas of responsibility include Heritage Services and Flood Risk Management. The OPW’s Heritage Services has responsibility for the protection, care, and maintenance of 780 heritage sites nationwide, including national monuments, historical parks, gardens, and buildings. Essential Eligibility Requirements (at the closing date) Please note that a Stamp 50 TEU visa, which replaced Stamp 4EUFAM after Brexit, is acceptable as a Stamp 4 equivalent. To qualify, candidates must be eligible by the date of any job offer. All non-EU/EEA citizens must hold a valid work permit prior to and for the duration of their contract. The work permit must allow full-time work for the Office of Public Works. It is the responsibility of individual employees to ensure they hold a valid work permit. If at any stage during the contract a valid work permit is no longer held, the employee must immediately advise the Office of Public Works and employment will cease with immediate effect.
Person In Charge
Person in Charge (PIC) �� Bray, Co. Wicklow | �� Full-Time, Permanent �� €56,915 – €66,465 Lead. Inspire. Make a Difference. Join Sunbeam House Services and lead a residential service supporting people with intellectual disabilities to live full, independent and meaningful lives . Your Role Why Join Us? ✔ Meaningful, rewarding work ✔ Supportive team environment ✔ Ongoing development opportunities ✔ Pensionable role �� Apply now �� Lorraine Collins | 086 065 4828
Customer Experience Leader
McDonald's are one of the most recognised brands in the world, and the backbone of our brand is commitment to a set of core values: Serve, Inclusion, Integrity, Community and Family. We live by our values every day and are committed to fostering a safe, respectful and inclusive workplace, providing quality jobs, and making opportunity open to all. The Customer Experience Leader role is driven by a desire to continuously improve the customers’ experience, this important role finds you at the heart of our business in our customer dining areas. Your primary responsibilities are to welcome our customers into the restaurant and to use your initiative to help create ‘feel-good moments’ during their visit. Never one to accept less than the best, you will work closely with the restaurant management team to suggest improvements to our customer service experience, using all of your training and skills. Working as part of a fast-moving, high energy team, you will be instrumental in delivering an exceptional service to all of our customers. The ability to build rapport with others in a genuine and natural way is key for this role. You are able to lift the mood of those around you and can inspire others to look for ways to improve their own performance. You are naturally receptive of the needs of others and are always looking for new ways to exceed expectations and delight customers. You are always respectful, even when under pressure, and are able to confidently suggest ways to improve. An expert in customer recovery and delivery of feel-good moments. The ability to maintain high energy levels whilst working both efficiently and productively is essential. Quite simply, you'll be working in our fast moving, high energy environment and we’re looking for a genuine smile, enthusiasm, energy, plus an ability to connect with customers and make them feel valued. Benefits package includes: Holiday pay, Service Awards, Meal allowance, Employee discounts from top high street and online brands and much more.... CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Retail Sales Consultant
About This Role: As a Retail Sales Consultant at eir, you will be a face of our brand—engaging with customers to understand their needs and providing tailored broadband and mobile solutions that exceed expectations. In this dynamic retail role, every interaction is an opportunity to represent eir’s values, grow our customer base, and contribute to the success of your store. Enjoy earning a monthly salary along with additional earnings from our attractive commission structure. If you’re a people person with a passion for tech and a drive to hit targets, we’d love to hear from you. Why This Role: This is more than just a retail job—it’s your chance to build a career in an exciting and fast-paced industry. As a Retail Sales Consultant , you’ll: · Deliver outstanding customer service. · Work in a target-driven environment that rewards achievement. · Be part of a team where your input is valued and your success is celebrated. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a busy setting and enjoys sales and working with people. You'll receive full training, so even if you’re new to telecoms, you’ll be set up for success. Benefits include · Earn your annual salary of €28,798 + Attractive commission structure! · Continuous support, learning and opportunities for advancement. · Enhanced earning potential through various staff incentives. · Staff offer. · Free eir Wellness Programme & Employee Assistance Programme. · €500 Employee Referral Scheme. · Discounted healthcare plan. · Pension scheme contribution. · 22 days annual leave. · Generous family friendly policies, including fertility, pregnancy loss, menopause and others. · Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion. · Paid leave benefits incl. maternity and sick leave benefits. · Tax saver tickets and bike to work scheme. Expectations From The Role: As a Retail Sales Consultant , your key responsibilities will include: · Customer Engagement: Build rapport with customers, understand their needs, and recommend the most suitable mobile and broadband solutions. · Sales Delivery: Consistently meet or exceed individual sales targets while contributing to the store’s overall performance. · Customer Experience: Handle queries and issues efficiently, ensuring every customer leaves satisfied. · Store Operations: Support daily administrative tasks, including stock control, data entry, and cash handling. · Product & Policy Knowledge: Stay up-to-date with eir’s product offerings, promotions, and store policies to ensure accurate and compliant service delivery. · Market Awareness: Keep informed of competitor offerings so you can provide customers with the most competitive and relevant information. Flexibility is essential—you’ll be required to work evenings and weekends in line with store trading hours. Requirements For A Successful Application: Knowledge, skills and abilities · Confidence in engaging with a variety of customers and understanding their needs. · Clear, effective communication skills with a strong ability to explain products and services. · A positive, target-driven mindset with a passion for providing great service. · Interest in mobile phones, broadband, and emerging technologies. Qualifications · 1–2 years of experience in retail or sales is desirable, but relevant life experience will also be considered. · A strong customer focus and a proactive attitude are key to success in this role. CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Environmental Awareness Officer
THE POSITION The Council is seeking applications from suitably qualified candidates with relevant experience for the position of Environmental Awareness Officer (3 Years Specified Purpose Contract). It is proposed to form a panel of qualified candidates from which vacancies will be filled during the lifetime of the panel. The Environmental Awareness Officer provides a programme of awareness raising campaigns in County Wicklow promoting environmental responsibility and stewardship. Environmental Awareness is a service providing information and support to the public on the environment. The Environmental Awareness Officer works as part of a multi-disciplinary team delivering regulatory, enforcement, and awareness activities in Waste, Litter Management, Water Quality, Air Quality, Climate Action, Biodiversity, energy and other areas of Environmental care. The role requires a high-level technical ability together with an understanding and knowledge of the science, legislation, policies and plans that underpin the Local Authority’s role in Environmental Management. The role also requires a clear knowledge and understanding of local authority services and its key stakeholders and relationships, local government structures and its democratic role and mandate, current local government issues, future trends and strategic direction of the sector. The role requires flexibility in terms of working hours as the duties may involve working outside of normal office hours, as required. QUALIFICATIONS 1 Character Candidates shall be of good character. 2 Health Candidates shall in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. 3 Education, Experience, etc. Candidates must, on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms: (a) Have a minimum of five passes in the Leaving Certificate Examination and possess a third Level Qualification in Geography, Environmental Science, or similar Sustainability or Climate focused course. (b) Have a minimum of 2 years satisfactory post graduate experience in either; Environmental Promotions and Awareness, or Environmental Operations and Management or in a similar sustainability or climate related work. (c) Have a high degree of self-motivation and initiative. (d) Have a current fullClass B driving licence (see DRIVING LICENCE heading below) PLEASE NOTE: Non-Irish Qualifications must be accompanied by a determination from Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) to establish their comparability against the Irish National Framework of Qualifications. Overseas qualifications must also be accompanied by a translation document. Failure to do so will deem your application inadmissible. The onus is on the candidate to ensure that the relevant qualification is listed on their application form. In the event that an offer of employment is made, the candidate will be required to submit all relevant Educational Qualifications in order to meet the requirements above. DRIVING LICENCE/TRAVEL The holder of the office will be required to hold a valid Irish/EU full driving licence for class B vehicles or a licence acceptable to NDLS for exchange, free from endorsement and disqualification. They must be a competent driver and shall drive a motor car in the course of his/her duties and for this purpose, provide and maintain a car to the satisfaction of the Local Authority. The Local Authority must be indemnified on their insurance. https://www.ndls.ie/help/faq.html#exchange-of-foreign-driving-licence ESSENTIAL SKILLS Demonstrate competence in the following areas: · Have a broad knowledge and understanding of environmental issues at a Local, National and EU level. · Have Excellent communication, interpersonal, presentation, organisational, report writing, analytical and IT skills, with a proven ability to work to tight deadlines and a capacity to foster a positive working relationship with colleagues and external stakeholders and to lead and work in multi-disciplinary teams. · Have a high degree of self-motivation and initiative. DESIRABLE SKILLS An ability to demonstrate competence in the following areas: · Demonstrate an understanding of the strategy formulation process for the realisation of organisational goals and objectives. · Understand the socio-political context within which services are delivered. · Have experience of managing change and implementing new ways of working. · Have experience of delivering results and bringing projects and tasks to completion. · Demonstrate knowledge and experience of delivering outcomes through careful operational planning, and the management and measurement of performance outcomes. · Have experience of managing programmes and the contribution of other staff and stakeholders into the achievement of objectives. · Be capable of high performance while respecting people and must maintain a consistent and effective level of personal performance under high demands and within given constraints. · Demonstrate knowledge and experience of operating ICT systems. · Have an awareness of Health and Safety Legislation and Regulations, the implications for the organisation and the employee, and their application in the workplace. · Possess project/budget management skills and demonstrated experience in both organisational and grant / project funding. · Have the ability to communicate in writing and orally at a high level to different audiences. DUTIES The following is a non-exhaustive list of key duties and responsibilities which may be assigned to an Environmental Awareness Officer. · Promotion of obligation under the Waste Management Acts, Litter Management Acts and any other environment legislation. · Working in delivery of Environmental Awareness priorities as set out in Wicklow County Council’s Climate Action Plan and by Regional Waste Planning Office and Government departments. · Developing proposals for circular economy and waste minimization and providing information to the public. · Promotion and implementation of recommendations in the Regional Waste Management Plans and associated programmes. · Engagement in implementation and promotion of Climate Action Plan targets, working collaboratively with climate action team. · Managing Budgets and resources of Environmental Awareness. · Organising promotional work on the environment including Public Information seminars, workshops etc. · Liaison with other public sector organisations, the private sector and voluntary/community groups in relation to environmental education. · Dealing with the media, in collaboration with Wicklow County Council’s Communications Team, including the writing of speeches, press releases, radio interviews etc. · Carry out various research projects as determined from time to time. · Provision of information and advice to all stakeholders in relation to Energy Conservation and Climate change matters. · Be available to work at cross sectoral committees and working groups in all areas of Environmental Awareness. · Promotion of the involvement of schools in environmental awareness programmes, including the co-ordination and implementation of the Green Schools Award Scheme. · Promotion of good practice and dissemination of information on Blue Flag and Green Coast beaches. · Promotion of good practice and dissemination of information on other aspects of the environment such as pollution control, heritage issues, planning and conservation and the promotion of sustainable energy structures, technologies and practices. · Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time including any future requirements for reallocation of work and/or redeployment. PRINCIPAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT A panel may be formed from which future Environmental Awareness Officer positions may be filled. The position will be temporary and pensionable. The successful candidate(s) may be assigned as required to any of the Municipal Districts/Directorates under the Chief Executive’s control or to any premises/location in use by the Council now or in the future. Duties The duties of the office are to give to the local authority and · to such other local authorities or bodies for which the Chief Executive, for the purposes of the Local Government Acts 2001 – 2014, is Chief Executive, and · to any other local authority or body with which an agreement has been made by the local authority or by any of the authorities or bodies mentioned in sub- paragraph (a) of this paragraph. Under the general direction and control of the Chief Executive or of such other officer as the Chief Executive may from time to time determine, such appropriate professional/technical and ancillary services of an advisory, supervisory or executive nature as may be required by any local authority or body hereinbefore mentioned in the exercise and performance of any of its powers, functions and duties, including the duty of servicing all committees that may be established by any such local authority or body. The holder of the office will, if required, act for an officer of a higher level. Probation Where persons who are not already permanent officers of a Local Authority are appointed, the following provisions shall apply; (a) there shall be a period after such appointments take effect, during which such persons shall hold office on probation; (b) such period shall be nine months this period may be extended at the Chief Executive discretion; (c) such persons shall cease to hold such office at the end of the period of probation, unless during such period, the Chief Executive has certified that the service of such persons in satisfactory. Salary : €57,895 - €70,730 per annum includes 2nd LSI EL 02/2026 The salary shall be fully inclusive and shall be as determined from time to time in line with national policy. The holder of the office shall pay to the local authority any fees or other monies (other than his/her inclusive salary) payable to and received by him/her by virtue of his/her office or in respect of services which he/she is required by or under any enactment to perform. Starting pay shall be determined in accordance with appropriate Departmental Circular letters. New Entrants will be placed on the minimum of salary scale. Hours of Work The person appointed will be required to work a 35 hour week Monday to Friday, which equates to a 7 hour day to be accounted for within attendance hours of 9.00am to 5.00pm with one hour lunch between 1.00pm and 2.00pm. There may be a requirement to work additional hours from time to time for which Time in Lieu will apply. No overtime applies to this post. A flexi system is also in operation. Garda Vetting Candidates may be subject to Garda Vetting. Appointment(s) will be considered having regard to receipt of satisfactory Garda Vetting, particularly to determine suitability to work with children/vulnerable adults. 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. Work Permit All non-EU/EEA citizens must hold a valid work permit prior to and for the duration of their contract. The work permit must allow you to work full time for Wicklow County Council. It is the responsibility of individual employees to ensure that you have a valid work permit. If at any stage during your contract you cease to hold a valid work permit you must immediately advise Wicklow County Council and your employment will cease with immediate effect. Health For the purposes of satisfying the requirements as to health it will be necessary for successful candidates, before they are appointed, to undergo at their expense a medical examination by a qualified medical practitioner to be nominated by the local authority. On taking up appointment the expense of the medical examination will be refunded to candidates. Residence Holders of the office shall reside in the district in which their duties are to be performed or within a reasonable distance thereof. Annual Leave Annual leave entitlement will be 30 days per annum exclusive of public holidays and Good Friday. Retirement Age There is no mandatory retirement age for new entrants to the Public Service as defined in the Public Services Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2004. Persons who are NOT new entrants to the Public Service as defined in the Public Services Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, 2004 and the Public Service Superannuation (Age of Retirement) Act 2018, are subject to a compulsory retirement age of 70 years. With effect from 1st January 2013, persons who are pensionable under the terms of the Single Public Service Pension Scheme will have a minimum retirement age of 66 years initially rising in line with the State Pension age changes. Members of the Single Public Service Pension Scheme have a compulsory retirement age of 70 years. Superannuation Persons who become pensionable public servants on or after 1st January 2013 will become members of the Single Public Service Pension Scheme and, as such, will be required to pay contributions of 3% of pensionable remuneration and 3.5% of net pensionable remuneration (i.e. pensionable remuneration less twice the annual rate of social insurance old age contributory pension payable at the maximum rate to a person with no adult dependant or qualified children). Persons who become pensionable officers of a local authority who are liable to pay the Class A rate of PRSI contribution will be required in respect of their superannuation to contribute to the local authority at the rate of 1.5% of their pensionable remuneration plus 3.5% of the net pensionable remuneration (i.e. pensionable remuneration less twice the annual rate of social insurance old age contributory pension payable at the maximum rate to a person with no adult dependant or qualified children). Persons who become pensionable officers of a local authority who are liable to pay the Class D rate of PRSI contribution will be required in respect of their superannuation to contribute to the local authority at the rate of 5% of their pensionable remuneration. All persons who become pensionable officers of a local authority will be required in respect of the Local Government (Spouses and Children’s Contributory Pension) Scheme, to contribute to the local authority at the rate of 1.5% of their pensionable remuneration in accordance with the terms of the scheme.
Senior Executive Technician
THE POSITION The Council is seeking applications from suitably qualified candidates with relevant experience for the position of Senior Executive Technician (Civil, Construction, Architectural). It is proposed to form a panel of qualified candidates from which vacancies will be filled during the lifetime of the panel, as required across different functions e.g. roads, building construction, planning etc. In addition, the successful candidate(s) may be assigned as required to any of the Municipal Districts/Directorates under the Chief Executive’s control or to any premises/location in use by the Council now or in the future. The Senior Executive Technician is a senior technical post. Execution of the duties associated with this role requires a deep technical knowledge of Civil Engineering work within the local authority sector. The post requires a high level of competency in providing services of an advisory supervisory or executive nature. The Senior Executive Technician will be required to lead a team or teams and to provide technical and managerial support across all local authority service areas and to liaise with external agencies and support the democratic process. Positions may arise in any area of the Council’s functions which include Planning Roads and Housing. The person(s) appointed will work under the direction and control of an Officer or Engineer designated by the Director of Services or the Chief Executive. QUALIFICATIONS 1 Character Candidates shall be of good character. 2 Health Candidates shall be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. 3 Education Experience etc. Candidates must on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms: (a) Have satisfactory experience in a technician post at Grade I or higher level or in an analogous post under a local authority or health board in the state (b) Have at least seven years satisfactory relevant experience in a technician post at Grade II or higher level or an analogous post (c) Have a thorough knowledge of all the technical aspects of local authority work and also a deeper knowledge of at least one relevant section of the work and possess such training or experience as would enable them to take charge of such a section of the work (d) Have adequate experience in dealing with other departments within their own organisations and with other bodies (e) Have adequate experience in the direction supervision and control of staff (f) Possess technical training and experience of a high standard and adequate administrative ability PLEASE NOTE Non Irish qualifications must be accompanied by a determination from Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) to establish their comparability against the Irish National Framework of Qualifications. Overseas qualifications must also be accompanied by a translation document. Failure to do so will deem your application inadmissible. The onus is on the candidate to ensure that the relevant qualification is listed on their application form. In the event that an offer of employment is made the candidate will be required to submit all relevant Educational Qualifications in order to meet the requirements above. DRIVING LICENCE / TRAVEL The holder of the office will be required to hold a valid Irish or EU full driving licence for class B vehicles or a licence acceptable to NDLS for exchange free from endorsement and disqualification. They must be a competent driver and shall drive a motor car in the course of his or her duties and for this purpose provide and maintain a car to the satisfaction of the Local Authority. The Local Authority must be indemnified on their insurance. https://www.ndls.ie/help/faq.html#exchange-of-foreign-driving-licence DUTIES The following is a non exhaustive list of key duties and responsibilities which may be assigned to a Senior Executive Technician (Civil Construction Architectural): • Providing necessary information to Senior Management relevant to their area of responsibility • Management and supervision of staff and the co ordination of duties of staff under their control • Ensuring the efficient delivery of services in their area of responsibility • Creation and monitoring of work procedures and document management • Co ordinating the maintenance and management of IT systems in their area of responsibility • Providing technical services relevant to the area of responsibility to which he or she has been assigned e.g. site inspection site surveying creation of drawings and graphics report writing and such other duties • Operating the appropriate technology as required to carry out the work to which he or she has been assigned e.g. CAD Graphics GIS software such as ESRI ArcGIS Autodesk AutoCAD and or Microstation CAD software Microsoft Office Suite especially Access Excel and PowerPoint • Supervision of Road Openings reinstatement works and knowledge of the map road licensing system and reporting to the Road Management Office • Knowledge of Planning and Building Regulations Building Standards Codes of Practice implementation of national standards and legislative requirements enforcement activities as per environmental legislation and compliance with other statutory technical standards • Adherence to the Council’s corporate health and safety systems and implementation of department and section health and safety controls including those relating to risk assessments • A good knowledge and awareness of Health and Safety legislation regulations and their implications for the organisation employees and the workplace • Liaising with other Departments members of the public and external agencies in relation to operational aspects of assigned work • Functioning as a Team Leader including prioritising work coordinating team members allocating work and ensuring task completion • Preparation of estimates • Preparation of public consultation display material and assistance at public consultations • Coaching and mentoring Technicians Grade I Grade II Executive Technicians • Contributing to staff development personal development and team development initiatives • Undertaking any course of training organised by Wicklow County Council • Such other duties as may be assigned from time to time ESSENTIAL SKILLS • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills • Excellent professional technical knowledge and skills • Commitment to the public interest • Experience of budget preparation and management • Ability to prepare and present technical reports • People management skills • Project management skills • Team membership skills • Good IT skills including relevant technical ICT packages • Good understanding of core engineering principles • Good understanding of safety management including Health and Safety legislation DESIRABLE SKILLS • Thorough knowledge of all technical aspects of local authority work • High standard technical training and administrative ability • Knowledge of Health and Safety legislation and implementation including traffic management plans • Knowledge of Proworks health and safety management system • Safe Pass and CSCS cards in Signing Lighting and Guarding and Underground Services • Experience in surveying setting out GPS software and equipment • Tendering and procurement experience • Road pavement design and supervision experience • GIS and CAD systems experience • Staff supervision experience PRINCIPAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT A panel may be formed from which future Senior Executive Technician positions may be filled. The position will be full time and pensionable. The successful candidate(s) may be assigned as required to any Municipal Districts or Directorates under the Chief Executive’s control or to any premises/location in use by the Council now or in the future. DUTIES The duties of the office are to give to the local authority and (a) to such other local authorities or bodies for which the Chief Executive is Chief Executive (b) to any other local authority or body with which an agreement has been made Under the general direction and control of the Chief Executive or such other officer as may be determined the post holder will provide appropriate professional technical and ancillary services of an advisory supervisory or executive nature including servicing committees established by any such authority. The holder of the office will if required act for an officer of a higher level. PROBATION (a) There shall be a period after appointment during which the person shall hold office on probation (b) Such period shall be nine months and may be extended at the Chief Executive’s discretion (c) The person shall cease to hold office at the end of probation unless service is certified as satisfactory SALARY €55,622 to €66,993 per annum includes 2nd LSI EL 02/2026 The salary shall be fully inclusive and as determined from time to time in line with national policy. Starting pay shall be determined in accordance with Departmental Circular letters. New entrants will be placed on the minimum of the salary scale. HOURS OF WORK The person appointed will be required to work a 35 hour week Monday to Friday equating to a 7 hour day within attendance hours of 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. with one hour lunch between 1.00 p.m. and 2.00 p.m. There may be a requirement to work additional hours from time to time for which time in lieu will apply. A flexi system is also in operation. Garda Vetting Candidates may be subject to Garda Vetting. Appointment(s) will be considered having regard to receipt of satisfactory Garda Vetting particularly to determine suitability to work with children or vulnerable adults.
