Manager - Finglas Training Centre

Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons for the following post:

Manager

Finglas Training Centre

(Permanent Post)

Ref: MFTC24

City of Dublin Education and Training Board (City of Dublin ETB) was established on 1st July 2013 under the Education and Training Boards Act, 2013. City of Dublin ETB has 3,000 employees and an annual budget of €580m. It is the state education and training authority for Dublin city and serves the area covered by Dublin City Council. This provision is delivered to over 48,000 learners (20,000 full-time and 28,000 part-time) and is supported by a range of services including a psychological service, a curriculum development unit, a buildings maintenance unit and Head Office staff in Ballsbridge. It also has statutory responsibility for supporting the provision, coordination, administration and assessment of youth work services in Dublin city and is the lead partner for Music Generation Dublin City. City of Dublin ETB is also responsible for the national awarding authority for student grants in Ireland, Student Universal Support Ireland (SUSI).

Since its establishment 1983 Finglas Training Centre is embedded as the provider of several Phase 2 craft Apprenticeships trades in the area of Electrical, Motor Mechanics, Plumbing, Carpentry & Joinery and Sheetmetal, and a number of other FET Courses. Since then, thousands of Apprentices attending our courses have expanded their skills and knowledge in their chosen field of learning.

Proposed Timeframe: Shortlisting will take place week commencing: 21st October 2024 Interviews will commence week beginning: 28th October 2024 *All dates are subject to change and are for guidance only

Location of Position: The position will be based initially in Finglas Training Centre, Poppintree Industrial Estate, Jamestown Road, Finglas, Dublin 11.

Salary: For persons entering public service for the first time, starting pay will be at the minimum point of the APO salary scale, €80,274. This is not negotiable. An incremental salary scale applies thereafter.

Previous public sector experience may be eligible for incremental credit, to be determined upon appointment.

Annual Leave: 30 working days per annum (pro rata)

Summary of Position: The Manager of Finglas Training Centre is a senior manager and leader of City of Dublin ETB’s Further Education and Training provision. The manager will oversee the day-today operations of training services with responsibility for a significant budget and large number of learners. They will also be key in leading on the City of Dublin ETB vision for FET across the city which is to develop one integrated inclusive service with the learner journey at the centre.

Desirable Requirements:

• Have a minimum of three years recent experience, preferably at a senior position in an organisation, which in the opinion of City of Dublin ETB is relevant to the post. • Knowledge of the broad Further Education and Training Sector. • Have significant experience in people management including but not limited to general staff supervision, teamwork, scheduling, staff development and training. • Have excellent administrative and IT skills. • Ability to prioritise and manage work in a dynamic and pressurised environment. • Goal oriented in a manner that ensures that work is comprehensively completed. • Proven record as a team-player with a flexible approach. • Demonstrated experience of building and maintaining relationships. • Effective verbal and written communications, including negotiation, project management, report writing and presentation skills. • Excellent judgement, problem-solving, analytical and decision-making skills. • Excellent interpersonal and people management skills. • Excellent work planning and organisation skills. • Self-motivating, flexible and results focused. • Experience of developing procedures and implementation and monitoring of same.

Declaration: Applicants will be required to declare whether they have previously availed of a public service scheme of incentivised early retirement, including schemes not specifically mentioned above. Applicants will also be required to declare any entitlements to a Public Service pension benefit (in payment or preserved) from any other Public Service employment and/or where they have received a payment-in-lieu in respect of service in any Public Service employment.

Referees: Candidates must supply details of two referees on their application form, please note that these referees should have knowledge of you and your work to whom professional reference can be made. One of which should be your current or most recent employer.

Referees may be contacted pre or post interview directly by City of Dublin ETB at its convenience and without further notice to candidates.

Notes: • Please note that it is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that all applications are received on time. Any technical difficulties encountered by the sender when forwarding applications are not the responsibility of City of Dublin ETB. Therefore, candidates are strongly advised to submit applications well before the 12 Noon deadline on the specified closing date. • Your application will be assessed on the information you submit. Please ensure all sections are completed fully and accurately, giving clear evidence of qualifications, skills and experience. Incomplete applications may not be considered. • All enquiries regarding your application should be made to applications@cdetb.ie. You must use the post reference in the subject line of the email. • Providing incorrect information or deliberately concealing any relevant facts may result in disqualification from the selection process or, where discovery is made after appointment, in summary dismissal. • Selection will be by the way of a competitive interview which will focus on the key skills and duties of the role and the competencies associated with roles at this level. • Any travel or other expenses incurred by candidates whilst undertaking or attending any elements of the selection process will not be refunded by City of Dublin ETB.

Completed online applications should be submitted no later than: 12 noon on Friday 18th October 2024 Late applications will not be accepted. Shortlisting may take place. Canvassing will disqualify. City of Dublin Education and Training Board is an equal opportunities employer.

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