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Main purpose of the role:, Responsible for the preparation of high quality hot and cold deli products and for ensuring customer satisfaction is the number one priority. 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 Centra brand-values i.e. Proud, Energetic, Imaginative and Community-Based € Prepare customer orders across all fresh food areas i.e. make sandwiches and rolls, dish up hot food and slice meats using the store€,,s portion control measures € Cook, prepare and display the foods 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.
Shop Floor Assistant
Main purpose of the role:,, , Merchandise, rotate and face off all stock in assigned department while maintaining hygiene and food standards., The ideal candidate will have/be: € Excellent communication skills; € Strong attention to detail, organised and flexible;, € Ability to use own initiative and work as part of a team; Main duties: € Actively live Centra brand-values i.e. Proud, Energetic, Imaginative and Community-Based; € Process orders for various departments; € Merchandise and present the entire store to the highest standard at all times; € Liaise with the Store Manager on changes to layouts, ends and sides and ensure changes are correctly implemented; € Implement correct labelling and stock rotation procedures; € Ensure deliveries are checked off in line with goods inwards procedures. € Keep the back-store tidy and packed away. ,
Army Recruit - General Service
The Defence Forces are now accepting applications for General Service Recruit in the Army. We live in a world of diversity; the Defence Forces require men and women from all backgrounds that possess a strong sense of duty, enjoy working as part of a team, and are looking for a rewarding yet challenging career. Army applicants must be at least 18 years old and under the age of 39 years of age on the closing date for applications. When making an application for General Service Recruitment applicants should be aware that the areas of responsibility that applicants apply to are as follows: 1 Brigade - Cork Interview Centre Cork, Carlow, Clare, Galway, Kerry, Kilkenny, Laois, Limerick, Offaly, Tipperary, Waterford and Wexford 2 Brigade - Dublin / DFTC Curragh Interview Centre Dublin, Cavan, Donegal, Kildare, Leitrim, Longford, Louth, Mayo, Meath, Monaghan, Roscommon, Sligo, Westmeath and Wicklow. Where possible we will facilitate applicants to conduct fitness testing & interview at a location closest to their home. What is an Army Recruit? An Army Recruit is a person who enlists for General Service in the Defence Forces and on completion of the initial training program is promoted to Private 2*. Information About Army General Service Recruits The Defence Forces is looking for people who are looking for a challenging and physically demanding career in the military. Applicants should have: On qualification recruits take up a position as a three star private in one of the following Service Corps — Infantry, Artillery, Cavalry, Transport or Communications Information Systems. Qualifications No formal education qualifications are required to join the Defence Forces as a recruit. However, you must satisfy the Interview Board and the Recruiting Officer that you possess a sufficient standard of education for service in the Defence Forces. Age Limitations Applicants must be 18 years of age and under 39 years of age on the date deemed as the closing date for applications. Induction Recruit Competitions are held in each Brigade of the Army as required and are the only way to join the Defence Forces to become a Private Soldier. Candidates undergo fitness testing, psychometric testing, an interview and a medical exam. In conjunction with this all candidates will be security vetted by An Garda Síochana. Candidates must also provide two referee`s as part of the security vetting process. Candidates will be required to pass both the medical examination and security vetting to be considered for induction. The Induction Process will determine if you have the potential to become a Private Soldier in the Army. Training The Recruit Training Syllabus is designed to produce a physically fit, disciplined and motivated Two Star Infantry Soldier with basic military skills. Recruit training is foundation military training. It is twelve weeks in duration. It is followed by 3 Star training and at a later stage by Trained Soldier Specialist Training courses. Recruits may be required to complete their training in any Defence Forces location and following their training, may be posted to any Defence Forces location subject to Defence Forces requirements. Career Progression Newly qualified Private Soldiers are encouraged to put themselves forward for further courses in the Army. These courses may enable the soldier to specialise in certain areas of the Army or qualify the soldier for promotion and overseas service. CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Naval Service Recruit - General Service
The Defence Forces are now accepting applications for General Service Recruit in the Naval Service. We live in a world of diversity; the Defence Forces require men and women from all backgrounds that possess a strong sense of duty, enjoy working as part of a team, and are looking for a rewarding yet challenging career. Naval Service applicants must be at least 18 years old and under the age of 39 years of age on the closing date for applications. What is a Naval Service Recruit A Naval Service Recruit enlists for General Service in the Other Ranks of the Defence Forces. After successfully completing the initial Recruit Training course a recruit passes out as an Ordinary Seaman and will then go onto their Branch Training Course before becoming qualified as an Able Body sailor in the Naval Service. Who we want Naval Service Recruits go on to form the backbone of the Irish Naval Service. Recruit training is 22 weeks in duration and is designed to develop a physically fit, disciplined and motivated person using basic military and naval skills in order to prepare them for further training in the Service. Recruits are instilled with the Naval Service ethos and the values of Courage, Respect, Integrity and Loyalty. On successful completion of the Recruit training, the Recruit is advanced to the training rank of Ordinary Rating (equivalent of 2 Star Private in the Army). The Naval Service has four Branches consisting of Seaman's, Communications, Mechanicians and Supplies. The Ordinary Rate commences their chosen Branch training giving them the specialised skills required to fulfil their role at sea and ashore. After this initial specialisation training, the Ordinary Rate will proceed to sea and take up an appointment onboard one of our ships for a two year rotation. Life at sea is at all times varied. The Ordinary Rate regardless of Branch is a much valued member of the ships crew. As well as Branch duties, he/she will be called on to complete other duties such as general maintenance, boat work, Damage Control/Firefighting. He/she may also be a member of a Naval Boarding team during Drug Interdiction Operations. If you are interested in a life at sea, as part of a dynamic, professional and highly motivated team, then the Naval Service is for you. Qualifications No formal education qualifications are required to join the Defence Forces as a recruit. You need to satisfy the Interview Board and the Recruiting Officer that you possess a sufficient standard of education for service in the Defence Forces. Age Limitations Applicants must be 18 years of age and under 39 years of age on the date deemed as the closing date for applications. Induction Recruit Competitions are held in the Naval Service as required. This is the only way to join the Naval Service to become an Ordinary Seaman. Candidates undergo fitness testing, an interview and a medical exam. The Induction Process will determine if you have the potential to become an Ordinary Seaman in the Naval Service. Training The Recruit Training Syllabus is designed to produce a physically fit, disciplined and motivated Ordinary Seaman with basic military skills. Naval Recruit training is foundation military training. It is 22 weeks in duration. It is followed by Trained Specialist Training courses. On successful completion of training Recruits are assigned to a Branch and a vessel of the Naval Service. Career Progression Newly qualified Ordinary Seamen are encouraged to put themselves forward for further courses in the Naval Service. These courses may enable the Seaman to specialise in certain areas of the Naval Service and progress towards career advancement. CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Air Corps Recruit - General Service
Job Details The Defence Forces are now accepting applications for General Service in the Air Corps. We live in a world of diversity; the Defence Forces require men and women from all backgrounds that possess a strong sense of duty, enjoy working as part of a team, and are looking for a rewarding yet challenging career. Air Corps applicants must be at least 18 years old and under the age of 39 years of age on the closing date for applications. IMPORTANT NOTICE* It is the candidate's sole responsibility to enter their email address correctly when completing the application form. The candidate will receive an acknowledgement within 48 hours of submitting the online application. If a candidate does not receive an acknowledgement within the time, the candidate must inform Recruitment & competition section within 72 hours of applying by emailing recruitment@defenceforces.ie Candidates should be aware that some email providers filter @defenceforces.ie into junk/spam folder. GDPR Notice All applications for Defence Forces positions are processed in accordance with the Defence Forces Applicants Privacy Notice, as set out on the applicants page with Candidate Manager Careers Information Applications forms for entry into the Defence Forces are only available through the online application form on this site. The online application form for enlistment is only available when recruitment competitions are open. There is NO access to the online application form when recruitment is closed. Application forms for entry into the Defence Forces are only available through the online application form on this site. The online application form for enlistment is only available when recruitment competitions are open. There is NO access to the online application form when recruitment is closed. Applications Through Irish To make an application through Irish send an email to recruitment@defenceforces.ie to request an application form. The Defence Forces are now accepting applications for General Service in the Air Corps. We live in a world of diversity; the Defence Forces require men and women from all backgrounds that possess a strong sense of duty, enjoy working as part of a team, and are looking for a rewarding yet challenging career. Air Corps applicants must be at least 18 years old and under the age of 39 years of age on the closing date for applications. Applications will only be accepted online. CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Electricians - ESB Framework
Mainline is growing fast and are currently looking to hire electricians and PICW’s to work on exciting multi-disciplinary and framework projects. The role presents a great opportunity for the right candidate. We are looking for people who will embrace the opportunity and progress with the business as it grows. We will also support and develop our electricians in the process to become PICW’s which represents a great learning opportunity. Your new role: You will be part of an experienced project delivery team working on large-scale power and ESB Framework projects. Key Responsibilities: CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Electricians - Cable Jointers
Your new role: You will be part of an experienced project delivery team in a very fast-paced environment, working on large-scale power projects, or ESB Framework projects The role presents a great opportunity for the right candidate. We are looking for people who will embrace the opportunity and progress with the business as it grows. Key Responsibilities: CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Assoc Sample Coordinator
Job Description Assoc Sample Coordinators – 3 Cycle shift - Athlone, Ireland At PPD, part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life - enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while taking science a step beyond through research, development and delivery of life-changing therapies. With clinical trials conducted in 100+ countries and ongoing development of novel frameworks for clinical research, our work spans laboratory, digital and decentralized clinical trial services. Your determination to deliver quality and accuracy will improve health outcomes that people and communities depend on – now and in the future. Location/Division Specific Information Our PPD® Laboratory Services team has a direct impact on improving patient health through the expertise of scientists, industry thought-leaders and therapeutic guides. As the world leader in serving science, our laboratory professionals bring their commitment to accuracy and quality to deliver groundbreaking innovations. Discover Impactful Work: The role is to provide support in the form of sample and standard handling, perform administrative tasks in the Sample Management department and fulfil laboratory requests. Key responsibilities:
Clerical Officer
The Role The duties of Temporary Clerical Officers (TCOs) may vary depending on the nature of work carried out by the employing organisation. This involves such clerical/administrative tasks which may be assigned to the employee from time to time by the organisation. The following outlines the type of work that you may be required to undertake, if appointed. • General clerical work e.g. filing, photocopying, answering/making telephone calls, dealing with emails, reception desk duties, etc. under the supervision of a designated manager; • Supporting line-managers and colleagues; • Working as part of a team in delivering services; • Communicating and dealing with the public/customers e.g. responding to queries and providing information face-to-face, by telephone or via email; • Providing the highest quality standards in customer service; • Using Information Technology on a daily basis, e.g. word processing, spreadsheets, database, email and internet; • Maintaining high quality records in a thorough and organised manner; • Checking all work thoroughly to ensure it is completed to a high standard; • Carrying out routine accounts work; • Approaching work in a careful and methodical manner, displaying accuracy at all times, even when conducting routine/repetitive work. • Any other duties deemed appropriate. IMPORTANT: Please see Appendix 1 for more information on the Capability Framework and preparation guidelines. In certain instances, positions may arise where specialist skills or experience is required. Suitable candidates may be selected for the purpose of filling such vacancies. Vacancies Applicants who are successful in this competition will be placed on a panel, in an order of merit. Vacancies which may arise for Temporary Clerical Officers may be filled from this panel. Such vacancies may exist in one of many Government Departments/Offices, or in an ‘agency’ of a Government Department. Please note, this also includes Garda Civilian positions in An Garda Síochána. It is not envisaged that appointments will be made from this competition after 30th November 2025. ESSENTIAL ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Candidates must by the closing date of 28th November 2024: (a) previous relevant work experience, preferably in a customer service office environment; (b) appropriate level and experience of relevant ICT Skills, e.g. proficiency in Word, Excel, e-mail; (c) relevant knowledge and skills to undertake the duties of the position, including the ability to: • take direction / follow instructions; • organise and prioritise work effectively; • work well with the public and colleagues; • be flexible in their approach to work; • be able to communicate effectively in a clear and concise manner; (d) be at least 16 years of age on or before the closing date of 28th November 2024; (e) fulfil Citizenship, Health & Character, Garda Vetting & Security Clearance and Reference Check requirements (f) ensure that they meet the criteria regarding Public & Civil Service Redundancy/Ill Health Retirement Schemes and should demonstrate the skills and capabilities under the three main Capability Dimensions identified for this role: • Evidence Informed Delivery • Communicating and Collaborating • Building Future Readiness It is important that candidates list their previous civil or public service employment, if they have availed of a voluntary redundancy or retirement scheme and/or are in receipt of an ill-health retirement pension. Failure to do so could lead to disciplinary action. Employer of Choice As an Employer of Choice the Civil Service has many flexible and family friendly policies e.g. Worksharing, Shorter Working Year, Remote Working (operated on a ‘blended’ basis) etc. All elective policies can be applied for in accordance with the relevant statutory provisions and are subject to the business needs of the organisation. The Civil Service also operates a Mobility scheme for all general service grades. This scheme provides staff with career opportunities to learn and partake in diverse roles across a range of Civil Service organisations and geographical locations. PRINCIPAL CONDITIONS OF SERVICE General (Please note the terms shown below relate to the Temporary Clerical Officer role in the civil service and the terms, including the rate of pay, may vary depending on the organisation/agency to which you may be assigned. These are intended as indicative only. Contracts of employment will be available at time of assignment.) The appointment is to a temporary post in the Civil Service and is subject to the Civil Service Regulations Acts 1956 to 2005, the Public Service Management (Recruitment and Appointments) Act 2004 and any other Act for the time being in force relating to the Civil Service. Pay The salary for this position, weekly rate effective from 1st October 2024, is: €571.04 per week The PPC pay rate applies when the individual is required to pay a Personal Pension Contribution (otherwise known as a main scheme contribution) in accordance with the rules of their main/personal superannuation scheme. This is different to a contribution in respect of membership of a Spouses’ and Children’s scheme, or the Additional Superannuation Contributions (ASC). Candidates should note that salary will not be subject to negotiation and the rate of remuneration may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government pay policy. Payment will be made weekly in arrears by Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT) into a bank account of your choice. Payment cannot be made until a bank account number and bank sort code has been supplied on appointment and statutory deductions from salary will be made as appropriate. Upon appointment, you will agree that any overpayment of salary, allowances, or expenses will be repaid by you in accordance with Circular 07/2018: Recovery of Salary, Allowances, and Expenses Overpayments made to Staff Members/Former Staff Members/Pensioners. Tenure Assignments will be to a temporary position. The duration and period of a temporary contract will vary from post to post. There is no entitlement to a permanent position. Notwithstanding the above paragraph on tenure, we retain the right to consider holding a confined Selection Process for permanent appointment to certain positions within the Civil Service in certain limited circumstances. Any such process will be held in compliance with the Commission for Public Service Appointments (CPSA) Code of Practice. Headquarters Headquarters will be such as may be designated from time to time by the Head of the Department/organisation. When required to travel on official duty the appointee will be paid appropriate travelling expenses and subsistence allowances, subject to normal civil service regulations. Duties The employee will be required to perform any duties appropriate to the position which may be assigned from time to time. The officer may not engage in private practice or be connected with any outside business which would interfere with the performance of official duties or conflict with their role. Hours of attendance Hours of attendance will be fixed from time to time but will amount to not less than 41 hours 15 minutes gross per week or 35 hours net per week. Where extra attendance is necessary, overtime payments, or time off in lieu, will be allowed in accordance with the Civil Service overtime regulations. How to Apply The onus is on the candidate to select the correct competition(s). Click on the button ‘Apply now’ to access the application form. This button is located at the end of the job posting page on www.publicjobs.ie. You must complete the application webform in full and click the submit button. On the application form you may select a maximum of one location choice, listed below, where you would be prepared to work if offered an appointment: Carlow Cavan Clare Cork Donegal Dublin Galway Kerry Kildare Kilkenny Laois Leitrim Limerick Longford Louth Mayo Meath Monaghan Offaly Roscommon Sligo Tipperary Waterford Westmeath Wexford Wicklow You should only make a location choice where you would be prepared to work if offered an appointment. Changes to your location choice will not be permitted after the closing date. Vacancies for which you may be considered will extend only to a city/town in your chosen county. Candidates should be aware that vacancies may not arise in all of the above locations while this panel is active. Once a candidate has been assigned, they are removed from the panel. Candidates who wish to be considered for positions which may arise (in accordance with their availability preference outlined on the application form), must be available for the full duration of the contract offered. Holidays/Events are not taken into consideration. Candidates who indicate that they are available from ‘April to September’ or ‘All Year’ should be available for the entirety of that period. Once you have submitted your application form you should return to your publicjobs account and confirm that it has been successfully submitted via ‘My Applications’. At this point you should consider adding publicjobs.ie to your safe senders or contact list within your email account to avoid not receiving email because a publicjobs email has been blocked. Only fully completed applications submitted online will be accepted into the competition. Applications will not be accepted after the closing date. Only one application per person is permitted. The admission of a person to the competition, or invitation to undertake any element of the selection process is not to be taken as implying that publicjobs or other body is satisfied that such a person fulfils the requirements. Candidates with Disabilities - Reasonable Accommodations for the Selection Process publicjobs has a key role to play in attracting candidates from all sectors of society, ensuring that routes to career opportunities are accessible to all who are interested. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all candidates. If you have a disability or need reasonable accommodations made during the selection process, we strongly encourage you to share this with us so that we can ensure you get the support you need. Reasonable accommodation in our selection process refers to adjustments and practical changes which would enable a disabled candidate to have an equal opportunity for this competition. Examples of adjustments we provide include the use of assistive technology, extra time, scribes and/or readers or a range of other accommodations. Please be assured that having a disability or requiring adjustments will not impact on your progress in the selection process; you will not be at a disadvantage if you disclose your disability or requirements to us. Your disability and/or adjustments will be kept entirely confidential. Should you be successful, the disclosure of a disability for this stage of the process will not be passed onto the employing department unless you request that we do so. If you have indicated on their application or profile that they would like to avail of reasonable accommodations are asked to submit a psychologists/medical report. The purpose of the report is to provide publicjobs with information to act as a basis for determining reasonable accommodations, where appropriate. These reports must be forwarded to the Assessment Services Unit, publicjobs, Chapter House, 26-30 Abbey Street Upper, Dublin 1 by close of business on 28th November 2024. You should email a scanned copy of the report to asu@publicjobs.ie If you have previously applied for a competition with publicjobs and submitted a report, please email asu@publicjobs.ie to confirm that your report is still on file. If you would like to talk about your candidature and any accommodations that may be of benefit during the recruitment process, please contact our Disability Champion, Amanda Kavanagh, at amanda.kavanagh@publicjobs.ie For further information on the accessibility of our service please see our Accessibility page. Closing Date The closing date for receipt of completed applications is 3pm on 28th November 2024. If you do not receive an acknowledgement of receipt of your application within two working days of applying, please check your Junk/Spam folders as email notifications may sometimes be filtered into these email folders (or ‘Promotions’ in the case of Gmail). In the event that the acknowledgement is still not received, please email TCOrecruitment@publicjobs.ie including your name, candidate ID and contact details. Candidates should note that support will be available during office hours until the closing date. Selection Process Candidates will be required to complete assessments which are designed to identify their potential to fulfil a Temporary Clerical Officer role. Candidates must be prepared to make themselves available at short notice, to undertake and attend test(s) and interview and provide any supporting documentation required. You may only sit the various stages of the selection process, including interview, once. Please Note If publicjobs is not notified of any issues or problems you experience on the day of the tests/interview, we will not be in a position to address these after the fact. Applicants must successfully compete and be placed highest, in order to be considered for advancement to the next stage of the multistage selection process. The number to be invited forward at each stage will be determined from time to time by publicjobs. Next Steps Should you come under consideration to proceed to subsequent stages of the selection process, information will be forwarded to you at the appropriate time. Shortlisting Normally the number of applications received exceeds the numbers required to fill existing and future vacancies. While you may meet the eligibility requirements of the competition, if the numbers applying for the positions are such that it would not be practical to interview everyone, publicjobs may decide that a number only will be called to interview. In this respect, publicjobs provide for the employment of a shortlisting process to select a group for interview who, based on an examination of the application forms, appear to be the most suitable for the position. This is not to suggest that other candidates are necessarily unsuitable, or incapable of undertaking the job, rather that there are some candidates who are, prima facie, better qualified and/or have more relevant experience. During any shortlisting exercise that may be employed, publicjobs are guided by an assessment board(s) who examine the application forms and assess them against predetermined criteria based on the requirements of the position. It is therefore in your own interests to provide a detailed and accurate account of your qualifications/experience on the application form. General Information The admission of a person to a competition, or invitation to attend interview, or a successful result letter, is not to be taken as implying that publicjobs is satisfied that such a person fulfils the requirements. Prior to recommending any candidate for appointment to this position publicjobs will make all such enquiries that are deemed necessary e.g. health, character, employer references, security checks (including international checks), or any other enquiries as are deemed necessary to determine the suitability of that candidate. Until all stages of the recruitment process have been fully completed a final determination cannot be made nor can it be deemed or inferred that such a determination has been made. Security Clearance You will be required to complete and return a Garda eVetting form should you come under consideration for appointment. This form will be forwarded to An Garda Síochána to initiate security checks on all Irish and Northern Irish addresses at which you resided. However should your application for the competition be unsuccessful this form will be destroyed by publicjobs. If you subsequently come under consideration for another position, you may therefore be required to complete a further Garda Vetting Form. Reschedule Requests Reschedule requests will only be considered under exceptional circumstances as deemed acceptable by publicjobs (e.g. Bereavement/Illness). Please note that publicjobs may request supporting documentation as evidence. Candidates who are rescheduled will be scored with their rescheduled batch and will not be reinserted into their original batch. Specific candidate criteria In addition to fulfilling the eligibility criteria set out, candidates must: • Have the knowledge and ability to discharge the duties of the post concerned; • Be suitable on the grounds of health and character; • Be suitable in all other relevant respects for appointment to the post concerned. If successful, they will not be appointed to the post unless they: • Agree to undertake the duties attached to the post and accept the conditions under which the duties are, or may be required to be, performed; • Are fully competent and available to undertake, and fully capable of undertaking, the duties attached to the position. Non-Refund of Expenses Any expenses incurred by candidates whilst undertaking or attending any elements of the selection process will not be refunded. Appointments from panels At the end of the selection process a panel(s) of qualified candidates is formed from which vacancies may be filled. A panel is a list of qualified candidates ranked in order of merit from the final stage of the selection process. Should a vacancy arise and their place reached, candidates undergo the final stage of the selection process. These panels may remain in place for up to twelve months, however, it is not envisaged that appointments will be made from this competition after 30th November 2025. Prior to recommending any candidate for appointment to this position publicjobs or employing organisation will make all such enquiries that are deemed necessary e.g. employer references, to determine the suitability of that candidate. Until all stages of the selection process have been fully completed a final determination cannot be made nor can it be deemed or inferred that such a determination has been made.
Community Sports Development Officer
QUALIFICATIONS 1. CHARACTER Candidates shall be of good character. 2. HEALTH Candidates must be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. 3. CITIZENSHIP Candidates must, by the date of any job offer, be: • A citizen of the European Economic Area (EEA). The EEA consists of the Member States of the European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway; or • A citizen of the United Kingdom (UK); or • A citizen of Switzerland pursuant to the agreement between the EU and Switzerland on the free movement of persons; or • 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 • 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 • 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 4. EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS Candidate shall have :- • Hold a relevant degree in sports development/leisure management, health fitness and leisure studies, Health promotion related studies • Have experience of working in a sports development environment (ideally one years or more) • Have experience of project management and of piloting, developing & delivering sustainable physical activity-based initiatives. • Have the ability to consult, communicate and network appropriately and effectively with all sectors of the community • Possess excellent communications and organisational skills. • Possess a full clean driving licence and have the use of his/her own car. The Position: Westmeath County Council invites applications from suitably qualified persons who wish to be considered on a panel from which fixed term contract posts for the position of Community Sports Development Officer will be drawn. The Community Sports Development Officer will be based in the Sports Partnership Department and report to the Sports Partnership Co-Ordinator or other appropriate Line Manager in the Department. The duties of the office will involve activities outside normal working hours, including Evenings or Weekends, in this regard a system of time off in lieu will apply. Roles and Responsibilities: The Sports Development Officer (SDO) will foster and encourage a culture of Active Participation, supporting opportunities for and access to sport and physical activity in local communities. The SDO will address barriers to participation and encourage access and increase opportunities for participation by those who experience disadvantage for any reason. Specific tasks of the SDO will be determined locally having regard to the overall job purpose in line with Westmeath Sports Partnership Strategic Plan and with reference to any particular issues, challenges and priorities identified in the sports strategy for the area. The successful candidate will be required to: • Planning & Programme Management • Assist with the implementation of the goals and objectives outlined in the WSP strategy, National Sports Action Plan, National Physical Activity Plan, Local Economic Community Plan and actions arising out of these objectives. • Support and contribute to the preparation of annual operational plans for the delivery of the strategic objectives. • Facilitate quarterly and annual reviews of the annual operational plan reporting on the effectiveness and impact of work areas. • Participate in the design, organisation and implementation of WSP projects/events including any of Sport Ireland’s National Programmes as required • Develop and implement programmes and initiatives to increase participation of targeted low participation groups with a focus on disadvantaged areas • Plan, deliver and evaluate key participation programmes • Contribute to ensuring that all programmes and courses operate on a user-friendly professional basis. • Work with WSP current and potential partners and stakeholders including local community groups and organisations, sports clubs, NGBs, partner agencies to develop and strengthen relationships. • Carry out research and needs analysis as appropriate. • Manage budget and reporting requirements to Sports Co-ordinator • Adhere to WSP/WCC financial policies concerning procurement of goods and services, budget planning and reporting while ensuring compliance requirements of funding agency(ies). • Administrate programmes and events including maintaining up-to-date databases. • Implement a monitoring and evaluation framework for all projects, measure and monitor performance indicators based on the impact, which courses/programmes having at local level. Specific Areas of Responsibility • Establish a baseline in the communities chosen for interventions and conduct an audit of local clubs and update where this has already been completed • Develop and support the implementation of a comprehensive range of physical activity programmes and events for relevant target groups with a view to creating sustainable participation. • Work with smaller national governing bodies that do not currently have development officers to increase opportunities for participation • Provide guidance and support to develop sustainable community sports clubs • Support and maintain strong links between schools and community sports clubs • Support the continued roll out of Sport Ireland’s investment including Dormant Accounts Funded projects • Organise and facilitate training and development opportunities including research, administration, planning, organisation and delivery of relevant courses, workshops and seminars with a view to sustainable development of activities, volunteers, clubs etc. • Administration and attendance at courses that are contracted out, maintaining the standards and representing WSP. • Manage the purchase, storage and shared use of equipment including loan agreements or leases. • Reports and regular updates to the Co-ordinator, WSP Board, Westmeath County Council, and Sport Ireland as required. • Assist with the preparation of a marketing plan including the preparation of press releases, articles and radio promotions and social media. • Ensure that WSP & WCC Health & Safety Policies and procedures are fully implemented and that all activities undertaken are in line with codes of practice and legislation. • Undertake any other relevant and related duties that may be required by WSP Candidates shortlisted for interview will be assessed at the interview under the following competencies using some/all of the indicators within each competency. Knowledge, Experience & Skills • Range and depth of relevant experience. • Demonstrates required specialist knowledge, understanding and training for the role. • Keeps up to date with current developments, trends and best practice in their area of responsibility. • Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team. • Experience of preparing and presenting reports. • Have satisfactory of knowledge and understanding of the Sports Partnership and the LA structure and its function within local government. • Knowledge and experience of ICT systems. Delivering Results • Lead and develop the team to achieve Corporate Objectives. • Acts decisively and makes timely, informed and effective decisions. • Demonstrates experience of organising, planning, co-ordinating and prioritising work programmes. • Demonstrates ability to follow procedures, ensuring compliance and maintaining appropriate records. • Managing resources, evaluating work practices and achieving efficiencies. • Ability to delivering quality outcomes. • Implement high quality service and customer care standards. Performance Through People • Demonstrates understanding of social situations and dynamics and ability to operate effectively. • Empowers, influences and encourages others to gain supports for ideas, proposals and solutions. • Experience of building and maintaining positive, productive and beneficial working relationships. • Ability to effectively manage performance. • Presents ideas effectively to individuals and groups. • Demonstrates ability to resolve conflicts • Excellent interpersonal, negotiation and communication skills Personal Effectiveness • Takes initiative and is proactive when he or she sees the opportunity to make a contribution. • Demonstrates problem solving skills and good judgement. • Manages time and workload effectively. • Maintains a positive, constructive and enthusiastic attitude to their role. • Demonstrates flexibility and openness to change. • Responds positively to the challenges of the role. PARTICULARS OF OFFICE 1. The Post A panel will be formed from which full time, permanent posts may be filled. 2. Salary The salary shall be fully inclusive and shall be as determined from time to time. Holders of the post will be paid at the appropriate point on the salary scale in accordance with the relevant Department Circular. The current salary scale applicable to the post is :- €34,260 per annum to €50,206 per annum (maximum) €51,733 per annum (LSI 1) (after 3 years satisfactory service at maximum) €53,301 per annum (LSI 2) (after 6 years satisfactory service at maximum) New Entrants to the Local Authority Service commence on the 1st point of the scale in accordance with current Government Policy as set out in Department of the Environment Circular Letter EL 02/2011 of 28th January 2011 and Circular EL 05/2016 dated 5th February 2016. Remuneration is paid fortnightly by PayPath directly to the employee’s nominated bank account. The current pay cycle may be revised during the period of employment. Remuneration is subject to all statutory deductions e.g. PAYE and PRSI. 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. 3. Superannuation and Retirement Membership of the Local Government Superannuation Scheme or the Single Public Service Pension Scheme is compulsory for all employees. Details of the relevant scheme will be provided to the appointee prior to appointment. A person who becomes a pensionable employee of a local authority who is liable to pay the Class A rate of PRSI contribution will be required in respect of superannuation to contribute to the local authority at the rate of 1.5% of pensionable remuneration plus 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). A person paying Class A rate of PRSI who becomes a pensionable employee 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 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). A person who becomes a pensionable officer of a local authority who is liable to pay the Class D rate of PRSI contribution will be required in respect of his/her superannuation to contribute to the local authority at the rate of 5% of pensionable remuneration. A person paying Class D rate of PRSI who becomes a pensionable Officer of a local authority depending on their existing scheme, may be a member of a dependent scheme i.e. either the Local Government (Widows & Orphans Contributory Pension) Scheme or Local Government (Spouses and Children’s Contributory Pension) Scheme and if a member of either scheme will be required in respect of this to contribute to the local authority at the rate of 1.5% of pensionable remuneration in accordance with the terms of the scheme. Employees are admitted to the Superannuation Scheme in accordance with the terms of the Local Government Superannuation (Consolidation) Act, 1998 and the Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2004, with effect from date of appointment. This scheme is contributory and provides pension, retirement and death gratuities. In order for a new entrant to the scheme to qualify for a pension, he/she must have served a minimum of two years employment in a local authority. For new entrants under the Single Public Service Pension Scheme, effective from 1st January 2013, superannuation contributions are as follows: 3.5% of net pensionable remuneration and 3% of pensionable remuneration. Pension and retirement lump sum will be based on career-average pay; pensions will be co-ordinated with the State Pension Contributory Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012: The compulsory retirement age for new entrants as defined by the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012 is 70 years. Minimum pension age of 66 years, rising to 67 years and 68 years in line with State Pension age changes, is applicable. Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, 2004: There is no mandatory retirement age for ‘New Entrants’ from 1st April, 2004 to the public service as defined in the Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2004. 65 years is the minimum age at which a person may be paid. As a new entrant to the public service, under the terms of this legislation, new entrants will not be required to retire on grounds of age. Anyone who is not a ‘New Entrant’ to the public service, defined in the Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2004 is subject to compulsory retirement age of 70 years.
