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Applications are invited for the position of Assistant Editor – Publications based at the Royal Irish Academy. The Royal Irish Academy is a predominantly publicly funded institution established for the promotion of learning in the sciences and humanities across the island of Ireland. Department: Publications Contract type: Specific purpose Duration: Until April 2028 Reports to: Managing Editor, Publications Overview Applications are invited for the position of Assistant Editor – Publications based at the Royal Irish Academy. The Royal Irish Academy is a predominantly publicly funded institution established for the promotion of learning in the sciences and humanities across the island of Ireland. The Academy’s latest strategic plan for 2024–2028 is available here: https://www.ria.ie/2024/09/16/strategic-plan-2024-28/ Key purpose of role The purpose of the role is to ensure the Royal Irish Academy’s publications (particularly books and policy and corporate documents) are developed and published on time, in line with the house style, the standards expected by the RIA, and the requirements of relevant stakeholders. The Assistant Editor – Publications will manage and ensure production of a variety of publications, including individual monographs, book series, academic journals, policy documents and the Royal Irish Academy’s corporate documents. Key accountabilities The Assistant Editor – Publications responsibilities are: Applicants will be shortlisted based on the information provided in their application. Please note: failure to fulfil the application requisites will deem the application invalid. Closing date: 15:00, 30.04.2025 Late applications will not be considered . It is anticipated that interviews will be held week commencing 12.05.2025. Please note this interview will include competency-based interview questions. The Royal Irish Academy is an equal opportunities employer
Reception & HR Admin Assistant
OCO’s Corporate Services Team The OCO is seeking to recruit a Reception & HR Admin Assistant who will work with the Corporate Services team to manage reception, provide front of house duties, support facilities management for the Office, and provide HR admin support. The successful candidate will be a member of the OCO Corporate Services Unit, will report to the HR & Facilities Manager and will work closely with the Corporate Services in a variety of projects across their remit. This role will be based at our Offices in Dublin 1. This role does not suit remote working due to the nature of the work. THE ROLE The OCO invites applications from interested candidates for the position of Reception & HR Admin Assistant Key Responsibilities This role will manage reception and phone calls, manage facilities, and provide HR administration support. Key responsibilities of this role would include, but not be limited to: Reception/Front of House • Greet and welcome guests as they arrive at the OCO; • Answer and disseminate incoming phone calls through the mainline; • Manage and disseminate emails into the main email inbox for the public contacting the OCO. • Manage the taxi account and pass documentation to finance; • Check deliveries to delivery documents if relevant unit staff are not available. Pass dockets to finance. • Support in the setting up of a new front of house system to streamline contact with the Office. Managing Facilities • Maintain stock levels of office supplies, such as stationery, cleaning supplies, milk, tea/coffee, etc and manage the relationship with those suppliers; • Manage the relationship and contracts with facilities suppliers (such as stationary, confidential waste, cleaning suppliers and services, security) and ensure procurement and payment documentation follows OCO procedures. • Manage facilities contracts, ensuring compliant procurement processes are followed; • Be the main point of contact with the building maintenance company and front desk security; • Support the implementation of projects in relation to facilities; • Manage the room bookings process for the use of our open spaces and meeting rooms for external organisations ; • Monitor room bookings internally to help with the smooth running of the Office; • Manage the petty cash box, credit and debit card when required and pass on the appropriate documentation to finance; Office Administration • Provide cover for the PA & Governance Support to the Ombudsman when required. HR Support • Inbox management – triage the HR inbox and respond or disseminate as appropriate and circulate relevant notices to staff – secondment, CSEAS information, new Circular etc…. • Manage the administration of the mobility process • Manage the garda clearance process • HR database – support in ensuring the HR database (Strandum) is up to date and help resolve queries/ workflow issues. • HR database – support in keeping the training module in Strandum up to date with training initiatives and attendance. Admin support to the HR Manager – raising POs, records management, procurement support (facilities and HR) EXPERIENCE AND PERSONAL QUALITIES REQUIRED Essential Requirements Candidates must have: • A qualification of at least level 4/5 (Leaving Cert) of the National Framework of Qualifications; A post leaving cert qualification relevant to the role of at least Level 6. And A minimum of 2-3 years’ relevant experience. Or A minimum of 5-6 years’ relevant experience (in lieu of qualification) AND the candidate must be able to demonstrate: • Proficiency in MS Office Suite – there may be a proficiency test offered to candidates on the day of interview • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; • Excellent written and oral communication skills; • Excellent planning and organisation skills; • Administrative experience; • Must be able to work independently and manage own workload; • A proven ability to effectively prioritise work to ensure that required tasks are executed in a timely manner and to a high standard. Desirable: • Experience in an HR support role. Capability Framework for the role of Reception & HR Admin Assistant (EO) Building Future Readiness • Maximises the use of technology and digital skills to drive efficiencies and support better service delivery. • Shows interest and openness to change, innovation and new technology or processes, actively exploring the practicalities and providing feedback or suggestions. • Willing to try new approaches, seeking support when needed and openly sharing and learning from mistakes. • Actively puts forward innovative ideas, creative solutions, or helpful suggestions. • Enthusiastic about development opportunities, demonstrating a positive attitude, openness to feedback and willingness to learn. • Committed to improving knowledge and skills for the future. • Aware of own strengths and development areas. Evidence Informed Delivery Delivering Excellence • Manages, plans, and prioritises workload to ensure targets and deadlines are met. • Works in a systematic, organised, and efficient manner. • Has good oversight of their teams work and puts procedures in place to track quality and productivity. • Ensures they have a sufficient workload, seeks additional work, and uses appropriate initiative to take on other tasks. • Delivers high quality standards with excellent attention to detail and accuracy. • Ensures high quality, professional customer service, resolving complex issues or queries and prioritising customer experience. • Demonstrates ownership, initiative, and responsibility over work, becoming self-sufficient in their own area of responsibility. • Maintains resilience and a ‘can-do’ attitude when learning new skills or working under pressure, seeking support when needed. • Flexible, agile, and resilient in the face of challenges or changing demands. Managing information, problems, and decisions • Can gather, understand, utilise, and analyse information from a range of different sources. • Manages all information and data carefully, particularly with sensitive or confidential matters. • Correctly processes and interprets verbal information, in a timely manner. • Accurately evaluates numerical information and data, in a timely manner. • Identifies and solves complex problems, with the support of their team if needed. • Escalates issues appropriately, communicating all relevant information and suggesting possible solutions. • Makes balanced judgements and decisions, considering the available information, previous learnings and following the relevant procedures or protocol. • Makes appropriate and timely decisions on matters within own remit, seeking support and referring decisions upward, where necessary. Leading and Empowering Leading, Supporting, and Developing • Leads, supports, and motivates the team to achieve set goals. • Works well with diverse teams, ensuring their colleagues are included, heard, supported, and valued. • Offers coaching, guidance, and feedback to others to support their development. • Empowers their team and colleagues by delegating tasks and showing trust. • Works with integrity, honesty, and accountability. • Prioritises wellbeing for self and others, showing consideration, empathy, and support. • Makes an effort to be self-aware and manage own emotions and behaviour, particularly in challenging situations. Leading with Specialist Insight • Develops specialist expertise and knowledge in their area. • Committed to Continuous Professional Development, engaging in relevant courses and activities to keep knowledge up to date. • Builds their expertise through listening and learning from others. • Contributes to discussions and decisions by sharing insights and evidence. • Promotes their own area of expertise and understands the value it brings. • Finds opportunities to share or showcase their specialist knowledge. • Comfortable working independently in their area, but also engages with other groups outside of their direct work or team. • Quickly learns what work needs to be done and how to do it, seeking support or guidance when necessary. Communicating and Collaborating • Utilises interpersonal skills to build positive and effective working relationships, even in a blended or hybrid working environment. • Strong collaboration and teamworking skills, plays their part and works well with colleagues within and outside of own team. • Communicates in a clear and appropriate manner verbally, digitally and in writing, adapting approach to suit the audience. • Shares the appropriate level of detail and communicates information in an accessible and understandable format. • Willing to communicate with colleagues at all levels, openly sharing their views, thoughts, and concerns. • Manages difficult conversations with professionalism, respect, and sensitivity, seeking support when required. • Listens to, consults, and engages with relevant stakeholders, keeping them informed as necessary. • Appreciates diversity and makes an active effort to listen, consult and engage with a variety of people. CONDITIONS OF SERVICE General: The appointment is to an Executive Officer post on a permanent contract and is subject to the Civil Service Regulations Acts 1956 to 2005, the Public Service Management (Recruitment and Appointments) Act 2004, the Ombudsman for Children Act 2002 and any other Act for the time being in force relating to the Civil or Public Service. The selection process will include competency based interviews. Pay: €37,544 - €60,610* Important Note: Candidates should note that entry will be at the minimum of the scale (Pt 1 €37,544) and the rate of remuneration may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government pay policy. Candidates should note that different pay and conditions may apply if, immediately prior to appointment, the appointee is a serving civil or public servant at an analogous grade. Subject to satisfactory performance, increments will be payable in line with current Government Policy. Additional Benefits: Staff of the OCO can avail of a number of other benefits as a member of the OCO staff. These include: • Flexi leave: staff can work and avail of up to 11.5 hours flexitime each month; • Time off in lieu: staff can avail of time off in lieu for agreed hours worked outside normal working days • Bike-to-Work Scheme: staff can apply to avail of this scheme through the OCO • Tax Saver Public Transport Card • Training and Development: staff can apply to undertake training and development courses related to their role in the office. Where approved, the OCO will pay the reasonable cost of such training and development • Well-Being Initiatives: the OCO has a Well-being and Work Culture Committee that organises relevant initiatives and activities for staff. These include health checks, social events and a well-being month involving various well-being and social activities and information sessions. Citizenship Requirement Eligible candidates must 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 has a Stamp 4 vis1a1; 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. Tenure: This is a permanent position. The appointee will be required to serve a 12-month probationary period. Location: The appointee for this role will be based in the Ombudsman for Children’s Office at 52-56 Great Strand Street, Dublin 1. Due to the nature of the role, remote working is not suitable. When absent from home and place of employment on official duty, the appointee will be paid appropriate travelling expenses and subsistence allowances, subject to normal civil service regulations/public sector regulations. Hours of attendance: Hours of attendance will amount to not less than 35 hours gross. The appointee will be required to work such additional hours from time to time as may be reasonable and necessary for the proper performance of his/her duties subject to the limits set down in the working time regulations. Rest Periods: The terms of the Organisation of Working Time Act, 1997 will apply to this appointment. Annual Leave: In addition to the standard 10 public holidays and Good Friday, the annual leave for this position is 23 days per annum. Sick Leave: Pay during properly certified sick absence, provided there is no evidence of permanent disability for service, will apply on a pro-rata basis, in accordance with the provisions of the sick leave circulars. PRSI: Officers who will be paying Class A rate of PRSI will be required to sign a mandate authorising the Department of Social Protection to pay any benefits due under the Social Welfare Acts directly to the OCO. Payment during illness will be subject to the officer making the necessary claims for social insurance benefit to the Department of Social Protection within the required time limits. Superannuation and Retirement: The successful candidate will be offered the appropriate superannuation terms and conditions as prevailing in the OCO at the time of being offered an appointment. In general, and except for candidates who have worked in a pensionable (non-single scheme terms) public service job in the 26 weeks prior to appointment (see paragraph d below), this means being offered appointment based on membership of the Single Public Service Pension Scheme (“Single Scheme”). Key provisions attaching to membership of the Single Scheme are as follows: Pensionable Age: The minimum age at which pension is payable is 66 (rising to 67 and 68) in line with State Pension age changes. a) Retirement Age: will be determined in accordance with the relevant government Departmental circulars. b) Pension Abatement o If the appointee was previously employed in the Civil Service or in the Public Service please note that the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012 includes a provision which extends abatement of pension for all Civil and Public Servants who are re-employed where a Public Service pension is in payment. This provision to apply abatement across the wider public service came into effect on 1 November 2012. o This may have pension implications for any person appointed to this position that is currently in receipt of a Civil or Public Service pension or has a preserved Civil or Public Service pension which will come into payment during their employment in this position. Department of Education and Skills Early Retirement Scheme for Teachers Circular 102/2007 o The Department of Education and Skills introduced an Early Retirement Scheme for Teachers. It is a condition of the Early Retirement Scheme that with the exception of the situations set out in paragraphs 10.2 and 10.3 of the relevant circular documentation, and with those exceptions only, if a teacher accepts early retirement under Strands 1, 2 or 3 of this scheme and is subsequently employed in any capacity in any area of the public sector, payment of pension to that person under the scheme will immediately cease. Pension payments will, however, be resumed on the ceasing of such employment or on the person’s 60th birthday, whichever is the later, but on resumption, the pension will be based on the person’s actual reckonable service as a teacher (i.e. the added years previously granted will not be taken into account in the calculation of the pension payment). Ill-Health Retirement o Please note that where an individual has retired from a Civil/Public Service body on the grounds of ill-health their pension from that employment may be subject to review in accordance with the rules of ill-health retirement within the pension scheme of that employment.
Accounts Assistant
We are looking for a detail-oriented and organised Accounts Assistant to join our team. As an integral part of our finance department, you will be responsible for managing all aspects of accounts operations to ensure accurate and timely processing of invoices and payments. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the financial success of our hotel while working in a dynamic and collaborative environment. Responsibilities: Join our team at Radisson Blu Sligo and be part of a passionate and dedicated group committed to delivering exceptional service to our guests. We offer competitive compensation and benefits, as well as opportunities for professional growth and development. If you are ready to take the next step in your accounting career, we want to hear from you! CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Receptionist
Our hotel voco Belfast an IHG Hotel, part of The iNUA Collection is now looking for a passionate and professional Receptionist to join our team. First impressions count. To get our guests’ memorable experiences off to an unforgettable start, we’re looking for a Receptionist who can make transactions feel seamless, offer exceptional local insights, and anticipate every request to make our guests feel right at home. A little taste of your day-to-day Every day is different, but you’ll mostly be: We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our team! If you are passionate about hospitality and thrive in a fast-paced environment, please apply today and join our INUA Collection family! The iNUA Collection is an equal opportunities employer. You must be eligible to work in the UK to be considered for this position. CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Receptionist
The Tullamore Court Hotel, part of The iNUA Collection is now looking for a passionate and professional Receptionist to join our team. As the first point of contact for our valued guests, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring a memorable and positive experience. Responsibilities: We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our team! If you are passionate about hospitality and thrive in a fast-paced environment, please apply today and join our INUA Collection family! The iNUA Collection is an equal opportunities employer. CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
People & Culture Manager
The Keadeen Hotel, part of The iNUA Collection , Ireland's leading regional hotel group, is looking for a passionate People & Culture Manager to join our team. As a people-centric company who are passionate about people, we are dedicated to fostering a thriving work environment where our colleagues can LEARN, EVOLVE, and THRIVE . In this role, you will: If you're ready to make a difference and join a company that truly values its people, we encourage you to apply! CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Hotel Operations Manager
Are you ready to take the lead in delivering exceptional guest experiences while driving operational excellence? We're seeking a dynamic and passionate Operations Manager to join our leadership team. This is an exciting opportunity to oversee the daily operations of one of Ireland's premier hotels and play a key role in our continued success. About the Role As the Operations Manager, you’ll work closely with the General Manager to ensure seamless service delivery across all departments. Your leadership will inspire and motivate our team, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and innovation. This is a hands-on role that combines strategic thinking with operational execution, ensuring the highest standards in guest satisfaction and operational efficiency. What You'll Do CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Reservation Agent
Hotel Reservation Agent - Join Our Welcoming Team! Do you enjoy exceeding guest expectations and creating memorable experiences? Are you organised, detail-oriented, and thrive in a fast-paced environment? If so, we invite you to apply for the exciting opportunity to join our team as a Reservation Agent at our hotel, part of The Radisson Blu Sligo . About the Role: As a Reservation Agent , you will be the first point of contact for our valued guests, playing a crucial role in ensuring a smooth and enjoyable stay. You will be responsible for processing reservations via phone, email, and online channels, providing exceptional customer service, and exceeding guest expectations every step of the way. Key Responsibilities: CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Night Manager
Are you passionate about hospitality? Do you thrive in providing exceptional service and ensuring guest satisfaction even during the late hours? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you! Our hotel, part of The iNUA Collection is now looking for a dedicated and experienced Night Manager to join our team. As a prestigious member of The iNUA Collection, we uphold the highest standards of hospitality, ensuring each guest experiences a memorable stay. Responsibilities: Joining The iNUA Collection means becoming a part of a dynamic team dedicated to excellence in hospitality. We offer competitive compensation and benefits, as well as opportunities for career growth and development within our renowned collection of hotels. If you are ready to embark on a rewarding career journey with us, we'd love to hear from you! CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Deputy General Manager
The Fork & Wheel opened its doors at the end of 2024 following extensive refurbishment. We are now seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Deputy General Manager to join our team. If you’re passionate about hospitality and excited to be part of something special, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.This role supports the General Manager in overseeing the restaurant's operations, ensuring exceptional service, high standards, and a memorable guest experience. If you're a driven hospitality professional with leadership experience, we'd love to hear from you. Key Responsibilities: CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
