Support, Ireland’s Ancient East

JOB PURPOSE

The successful candidate will provide administrative support to the Ireland’s Ancient East Team to maximise the potential of the region as a tourism destination. This role will focus on supporting strategies around destination development and that involves both internal cross functional collaboration and external stakeholder collaboration.

JOB DESCRIPTION PRIMARY OBJECTIVES/KEY RESPONSIBILITIES SUPPORT THE IRELAND’S ANCIENT EAST TEAM IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: • Implementation of Ireland’s Ancient East programme initiatives to deliver on team KPIs in line with specific project plans and timelines. • Work closely with other Divisions within Fáilte Ireland to support the delivery of cross functional projects. • Communication with external and internal stakeholders. • Assist in the organisation, execution and follow up of meetings and events. • Contribute to Ireland’s Ancient East focused familiarisation trips and itineraries. • Support new and existing product development and communication.

OPERATIONAL • Creation of presentations for meetings and events. • Input into trade database, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system. • Provide logistics support for meetings/ workshops/events by sending invites, setting up venue, organising room layout, booking accommodation, dealing with invitees. • Record, produce and distribute minutes of meetings. • Attend trade and stakeholder events. • Ensure all activities are delivered on time and on budget and in line with Fáilte Ireland finance processes. • Ensure that any procurement of work from a third party is implemented in line with Fáilte Ireland procurement policy. Carry out all other duties as required and participate as a full member of the Ireland’s Ancient East Team by supporting different work projects, as required, from time to time.

PERSON SPECIFICATION ESSENTIAL CRITERIA The successful candidates will have the following essential skills and criteria: • Strong office management and administration skills • Evidence of strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing • Evidence of strong organisational and time management/planning skills and the ability to prioritise work and meet deadlines In order to be eligible to apply for this role you must have/demonstrate in your application form the following • The successful candidates will have a minimum of one to two years’ experience in an administrative role • A high level of proficiency in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint • Evidence of strong communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing • Own means of Transport/Full Driving Licence

Qualifications/Mandatory Training • A professional qualification (minimum Level 6 under the QQI Framework) in a related discipline is essential DESIRABLE CRITERIA • Previous experience in the Tourism Industry while not essential would be an advantage • Experience working with CRM and internal software packages • Demonstrate evidence of working on projects as part of a team

KEY COMPETENCIES • Planning and Managing Work • Managing Relationships • Effective Communication • Teamwork SALARY, KEY BENEFITS & LOCATION Salary: €39,829 - €59,854* per annum (pro-rata)

*This role will be filled in line with Public Pay Policy at Point 1 of the relevant Salary Scale unless the successful candidate is appointed from an existing public sector role

Location: Blended work model with office location in any of the following: • Cork • 4th Floor, Walllace House, Maritana Gate, Canada St, Waterford, X91 PP2R