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About the role We are looking for a Site Administrator to join the Kerry Dairy team in Newmarket. Reporting into the Site Manager you will provide administrative support to site operations, including payroll reporting, filing, data entry and document management. This is a busy and varied role where you will work collaboratively with several teams and stakeholders on a daily basis. Working Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm. About Kerry Dairy Ireland Kerry Group’s UK & Ireland dairy related business includes Dairy Ingredients, Dairy Nutritional Ingredients, Dairy Consumer Foods, and Agribusiness. With a revenue in excess of €1bn per year, it is one of the world’s leading dairy businesses. With our strong dairy heritage and deep-rooted connection to our 3,000 milk suppliers, right through to our portfolio of innovative and high-quality brands, the dairy business has a unique and compelling proposition for both consumers and our customers. Our dairy business has a diversified portfolio of dairy, nutritional ingredients and market leading dairy brands and its vertically integrated dairy processing ensures the highest quality, sustainably produced 1.2bn litres of milk for our dairy, nutritional ingredients, and consumer foods business – a key consideration among some of our largest customers across the globe. We have an unrivalled dairy consumer brands portfolio coupled with a track record in innovation underpinned by technology and science. We manufacture and market our own leading butter, dairy, and plant spreads brands: Dairygold, Low Low, Pure and Golden Cow. We are the largest supplier of Private Label dairy spreads, supplying all major retailers in Ireland, the UK and mainland Europe. Our cheese brands compete in children’s cheese snacks (Attack-a-Snak), natural cheese (block, slices and grated), and in processed cheese segments and our leading cheese brands include Strings & Things, Coleraine, and Charleville Cheese. Through our multi-geographical presence (UK, Ireland, and Western Europe) we have a deep consumer insight which is a key component of the business. What will I be doing?
Team Member
Costa Coffee requires a Team Member for our store in Emmet Place, Cork. At Costa Coffee we are as passionate about our people as we are our great coffee! Being a part of our team gives you the chance to learn new skills in coffee excellence whilst letting your personality shine through. As a Costa Barista you receive full training in delivering every customer with an unbeatable coffee experience, through great customer service and great coffee. Are you: -
Senior Process Safety Engineer In
Your Impact: At Jacobs, we'll inspire and empower you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed – today and into tomorrow. With more than 55,000 people in 40 countries, working at Jacobs offers an exciting range of opportunities to develop your career within a supportive and diverse team who always strive to do the right thing for our people, clients and communities. People are Jacobs’ greatest asset, and we offer a competitive package to retain and attract the best talent. Work-life balance and flexibility is a key focus area for Jacobs. We’re happy to discuss hybrid, part-time and flexible working hours, patterns and locations to suit you and our business. Pharmaceutical and biotechnology products impact all our lives in some way. The projects that we execute deliver lifesaving products to patients globally. With 50 years of experience as innovators in biopharma facilities, our more than 3,800 skilled architectural, engineering and construction professionals continue to work with our clients to drive innovations in the industry. We provide a single-source of responsibility for all services, from strategy and concept through site selection and evaluation, regulatory compliance, design, constructability, construction management, commissioning, validation and startup. We also provide operations support and asset management services, including plant engineering, maintenance optimization and traditional maintenance and turnaround services. As the largest professional services provider to the biopharmaceutical industry, clients benefit from both our local presence and global reach. We offer a full range of design and construction services to pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies worldwide, with a complete focus on providing maximum value for our clients. Responsibilities Our Culture Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and diversity. We put people at the heart of our business and we truly believe that by supporting one another through our culture of caring, we all succeed. We value positive mental health and a sense of belonging for all employees. Find out more about life at Jacobs. (https://careers.jacobs.com/life-at-jacobs/) We aim to embed inclusion and diversity in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we’re more connected, and if we are diverse, we’re more creative. We accept people for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, mental health, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. This is reflected in our wide range of Global Employee Networks centred on inclusion and diversity – ACE, Careers, Enlace, Harambee, OneWorld, Prism, Vetnet, and Women’s – find out more about our employee networks here. (https://www.jacobs.com/about/inclusion-and-diversity?_ga=2.1062705.1096535124.1626879887-1704311048.1575562676) Jacobs partners with VERCIDA to help us attract and retain diverse talent. For greater online accessibility please visit www.vercida.com to view and access our roles. As a Disability Confident employer, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team (https://www.jacobs.com/contact/careers2) . Your application experience is important to us and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. We welcome feedback on our recruitment process and if you need more from us before deciding to join Jacobs then please let us know. (https://www.jacobs.com/contact/careers2) #LI-Hybrid #Globallifesciences Jacobs is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language.
Senior Mechanical Design Engineer, R&D
Why engineering at Stryker? At Stryker we are dedicated to improving lives, with a passion for researching and developing new medical device products. As an engineer at Stryker, you will be proud of the work that you will be doing, using cutting-edge technologies to make healthcare better. Here, you will work in a supportive culture with other incredibly talented and intelligent people, creating industry-leading medical technology products. You will also have growth opportunities as we have a culture that supports your personal and professional development. Need another reason to apply? Check out these 8 reasons to join Stryker's engineering team: https://www.strykercareersblog.com/post/8-reasons-to-join-strykers-engineering-team Position Summary You will design, develop, refine and evaluate mechanical components, assemblies or subsystems for mechanical and/or electro-mechanical medical devices. You will execute product development projects, and work on technical aspects of product commercialization.next generation bone cutting devices for use in the Orthopaedic space. As a Senior Design Engineer in the Orthopaedic Instruments Business Unit you will work on mechanical design for devices used by surgeons and surgical staff to allow them to plan and perform their procedures, and work in a multi-disciplinary group to deliver these devices from concept, through design and manufacturing development and launch them to market. This role will involve collaborating with our marketing team marketing team and engaging with surgeons and surgical staff to innovate This role is onsite or hybrid, with a preference of 3 days per week in the office, at our Innovation Centre in IDA Business and Technology Park, Carrigtwohill, Co. Cork. What you will do Technical Responsibilities: About Stryker Stryker is a global leader in medical technologies and, together with its customers, is driven to make healthcare better. The company offers innovative products and services in MedSurg, Neurotechnology, Orthopaedics and Spine that help improve patient and healthcare outcomes. Alongside its customers around the world, Stryker impacts more than 130 million patients annually. More information is available at stryker.com.
Emergency Medical Technician
Key Working Relationships · Control Manager · Assistant Chief Ambulance Officer · Ambulance Officer Purpose of the Post The Emergency Medical Technician post is designed to provide a comprehensive and dedicated Patient Transport/Intermediate Care Service within the National Ambulance Service. Emergency Medical Technicians may be tasked occasionally to higher acuity calls. In this role, the primary purpose will be: · In advance of an EMS resource as a First Responder · Simultaneously, alongside an EMS resource as additional responders/practitioners, e.g. Cardiac Arrest · As the primary resource to low acuity calls not appropriate to Paramedic service provision, i.e. Omega Calls · In any role deemed appropriate during a Major Emergency. Principal Duties and Responsibilities Clinical/Patient Care Responsibilities Campaign Specific Selection Process Ranking/Shortlisting / Interview A ranking and or shortlisting exercise may be carried out on the basis of information supplied in your application form. The criteria for ranking and or shortlisting are based on the requirements of the post as outlined in the eligibility criteria and skills, competencies and/or knowledge section of this job specification. Therefore it is very important that you think about your experience in light of those requirements. Failure to include information regarding these requirements may result in you not being called forward to the next stage of the selection process. Those successful at the ranking stage of this process (where applied) will be placed on an order of merit and will be called to interview in ‘bands’ depending on the service needs of the organisation. Diversity, Equality and Inclusion The HSE is an equal opportunities employer. Employees of the HSE bring a range of skills, talents, diverse thinking and experience to the organisation. The HSE believes passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to its success – we aim to develop the workforce of the HSE so that it reflects the diversity of HSE service users and to strengthen it through accommodating and valuing different perspectives. Ultimately this will result in improved service user and employee experience. The HSE is committed to creating a positive working environment whereby all employees inclusive of age, civil status, disability, ethnicity and race, family status, gender, membership of the Traveller community, religion and sexual orientation are respected, valued and can reach their full potential. The HSE aims to achieve this through development of an organisational culture where injustice, bias and discrimination are not tolerated. The HSE welcomes people with diverse backgrounds and offers a range of supports and resources to staff, such as those who require a reasonable accommodation at work because of a disability or long term health condition. For further information on the HSE commitment to Diversity, Equality and Inclusion, please visit the Diversity, Equality and Inclusion web page at https://www.hse.ie/eng/staff/resources/diversity/ Remuneration The salary scale for the post is (as of 01/01/2024 ): €33,361 - €35,187 - €36,284 - €37,035 - €37,685 - €38,527 - €39,041 - €39,916 - €40,815 New appointees to any grade start at the minimum point of the scale. Incremental credit will be applied for recognised relevant service in Ireland and abroad (Department of Health Circular 2/2011). Incremental credit is normally granted on appointment, in respect of previous experience in the Civil Service, Local Authorities, Health Service and other Public Service Bodies and Statutory Agencies. The salary for this role reflects the requirements set out in the eligibility criteria and is all inclusive. Hence no other allowances, including qualification allowances, or payments are payable with the exception of premia payments associated with shift working* or unsocial hours. *Qualification for shift allowance is subject to working a recurring cycle of shifts which involve days, nights and weekend working, i.e. covering a 24/7 period
Senior Staff Officer
SECTION 1: THE ROLE The post of Senior Staff Officer is a middle management grade in Cork County Council. The administrative structure ranges from the entry grade of Clerical Officer (grade 3) through to Assistant Staff Officer (grade 4), Staff Officer (grade 5), Senior Staff Officer (grade 6) and Administrative Officer (grade 7). See Section 10 below. The Senior Staff Officer may be assigned responsibility for the day to day administration and the management of an area of the Council’s activities, including management and supervision of staff. The Senior Staff Officer may also be responsible for ensuring that the goals set out in the Departmental and Team Plans become operational actions through the planning, allocation and prioritisation of work The Senior Staff Officer is a key point of contact and liaison with other Sections or Departments in relation to all operational matters for the service delivery section or sections for which they are responsible for. The Senior Staff Officer is expected to carry out their duties with an understanding of the political context of local government and in such a manner that enhances public trust and confidence and ensures impartial decision making. SECTION 2: DUTIES: The duties may include but are not limited to the following and the post holder may be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post which may be assigned to him/her from time to time and to contribute to the development of the post while in office. 1. To be responsible for the management and administration of a section or sections within the Council, including the management and supervision of staff. 2. To support their line manager to ensure work programmes are implemented to deliver on the Council’s corporate and operational plans, including planning and prioritising work and allocating resources. 3. To develop and maintain productive working relationships, including providing information and assistance when required. 4. To act as a key point of contact and liaison in relation to all operational matters for the service delivery section or sections for which they are responsible. 5. To research, analyse and communicate information on specific issues and policies as appropriate, including compiling, preparing and presenting reports, presentations, correspondence etc. 6. To represent the local authority on committees and at meetings and to report on progress in his or her respective section or department as required. 7. To provide support and administrative assistance in the delivery of projects as required. 8. To be involved in the day to day financial management of capital and operational expenditure in the section or department. 9. To identify opportunities for improvements in the service delivery within the relevant area of responsibility. 10. To implement and manage change management initiatives within the relevant area of responsibility. 11. To manage and supervise employees in supporting roles, including assigning and scheduling duties and workload, providing on-going support and handling day to day issues. 12. To ensure compliance with all organisational policies and procedures within their area of responsibility and to provide assistance in the understanding and interpretation of policies and procedures to employees in their area of responsibility and to customers and other stakeholders as appropriate. 13. To ensure compliance with relevant policies, procedures, legislation, standards, codes of conduct and general principles of good governance, including grievance and disciplinary, performance management and attendance management, at all times. 14. To participate in corporate management activities and responsibilities appropriate to the grade. 15. To be in compliance with Health and Safety legislative requirements, policies and procedures and safe systems of work. 16. To deputise for the line manager or equivalent as required. 17. To undertake any other duties of a similar level and responsibility, as may be required, or assigned, from time to time. SECTION 3: ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA / QUALIFICATIONS Cork County Council may, following the interview process, form three panels for the post of Senior Staff Officer from which future vacancies may be filled. 20% will be confined to the recruiting Local Authority, 50% will be confined to the Local Authority Sector, 30% will be filled by Open Competition. Suitably qualified persons are invited to apply for the following panel(s): • Panel A Confined to Local Authority Sector/Regional Assemblies (Be a serving member of the Local Authority Sector/Regional Assemblies) • Panel B Open Competition (Open to internal and external applicants) • Panel C Confined to the recruiting Local Authority or Applicable Regional Assembly (Be a serving member of the recruiting Local Authority/Regional Assembly) 1. Character Each candidate must be of good character. 2. Health Each candidate must be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. 3. Education, Training, Experience etc. Each candidate must, on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms: (1) (a) Have at least obtained Grade D (or a Pass), in Higher or Ordinary Level in 5 subjects (or 4 subjects if Irish is included) from the approved list of subjects in the Department of Education Established Leaving Certificate Examination or Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme including Irish and/or English and one of the following: Mathematics, Accounting, Business Organisation or Economics, AND (b) Have obtained at least Grade C (or Honours) in higher level (or Honours) papers in 3 subjects in that examination (2 subjects if Irish and/or one of the following is included: Mathematics, Accounting, Business Organisation or Economics) OR (2) Have obtained a comparable standard in an equivalent examination, OR (3) Hold a third level qualification of at least degree standard. (4) Shall have satisfactory experience in administrative procedures, including adequate practical experience in work of an executive nature, office organisation and control of staff. Confined competition (5) Be a serving employee of a Local Authority/Regional Assembly and have at least two years satisfactory experience in a post of Clerical Officer or in an analogous post. 4. Age Age restrictions shall only apply to a candidate where he/she is not classified as a new entrant within the meaning of the Public Services Superannuation Act, 2004. A candidate who is not classified as a new entrant must be under 70 years of age. 5. Transport Holders of the post should hold a full driving licence for class B vehicles and shall be required drive a motor car in the course of their duties and for this purpose, provide and maintain a car to the satisfaction of the local authority. 6. Required Skillset In the context of the key duties and responsibilities for the post of Senior Staff Officer listed above, the ideal candidate will demonstrate the following knowledge, experience, skills and competencies; • Knowledge and understanding of the structure and functions of local government. • Knowledge of current local government issues, priorities, concerns and future direction. • Understanding of the role of a Senior Staff Officer. • Relevant administrative experience at a sufficiently high level. • Experience of managing and supervising staff, including managing performance. • Experience of compiling, preparing and presenting reports, presentations, correspondence etc. • Effective financial and resource management skills. • Knowledge and experience of operating ICT systems. SECTION 4: COMPETENCIES A Competency Based Application form requires you to describe some of your personal achievements to date that demonstrate certain competencies (necessary skills and qualities) required for the position for which you are applying. For each competency, you are given a description of a skill or quality. You are then asked to describe a situation, from your own experience, which you think is the best example of what YOU have done which demonstrates this skill or quality. It is essential that you describe how you demonstrated the skill or quality in question. Therefore, compose your replies carefully in this section and try to structure what you write so that you give specific information about what you have done - for example, do not simply say that “X was successful”, describe exactly what you did and how you demonstrated the skill or quality in question. For each example please include the following: a) the nature of the task, problem or objective; b) what you actually did and how you demonstrated the skill or quality (and, where appropriate, the date you demonstrated it) c) the outcome or result of the situation and your estimate of the proportion of credit you can claim for the outcome. The information you present in your application may form part of a shortlisting process and may also be used to help structure your interview, should you be invited to one. A shortlisting process may be applied based on TWO or more of the competencies and on other information you provide in your application form. Please note that, should you be called to interview, the board may look for additional examples of where you demonstrated the Knowledge, Experience, Skills and Competencies required for this post, so you should think of a number of examples of where you demonstrated each of the skills. SECTION 5: TENURE The position is permanent and fulltime. The post is pensionable. Panels may be formed to fill this position and any vacancies that may arise during the lifetime of the panels. SECTION 6: SALARY The Salary scale for the post is: €54,545 - €66,638 per annum €54,545 - €55,847 - €57,432 - €60,415 - €62,197 - (Maximum), €64,411 (1st LSI) (after 3 years satisfactory service on the Maximum), €66,638 (2nd LSI) (after 3 years satisfactory service on the 1st LSI). Entry point to this scale will be determined in accordance with Circulars issued by the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government. In accordance with Departmental Circular letter EL 02/2011, a person who is not a serving local authority employee on or after 1st January 2011, will enter the scale for the position at a minimum point. Rate of remuneration may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government Policy. SECTION 7: ASSIGNMENT / LOCATION OF POST Cork County Council reserves the right to assign you to any department, premises or district in use by the Council, now or in the future. Changes in location of employment will not result in payment of disturbance money or compensation. SECTION 8: WORKING HOURS The working hours at present provide for a five day, thirty-five hour working week. A flexible working hours’ system is in operation and may be availed of subject to the terms and conditions of the Flexitime Policy. SECTION 9: ANNUAL LEAVE The current annual leave entitlement is 30 days per annum. Cork County Council’s leave year runs from 1st January to 31st December. Granting of annual leave, payment for annual leave and arrangements for public holidays will be governed by the provisions of the Organisation of Working Time Act, 1997(as amended).
Consultant Dermatologist
SIVUH welcomes applications for the post of Consultant Dermatologist . (Permanent Full Time ) SIVUH /CUH/MGH Appointment to this post is on a Public Only Consultant Contract 2023. SIVUH is the regional center for Dermatology, ENT , Elective Orthopaedic, Ophthalmology (In patient & Day Cases) & Chronic Pain services and provides a significant role in the provision of Oncology, General Surgery, Rheumatology, Endocrinology, Plastic Surgery, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Elective Gynaecology, Radiology and Anesthesiology services. SIVUH is a teaching hospital and affiliated with the Medical, Nursing and Health & Social Care Professional disciplines in University College Cork and has developed key relationships in terms of training with many other educational sites both nationally and locally. South Infirmary-Victoria University Hospital is located in Cork’s City Centre and is easily accessible from all commuter routes. Our patients and staff are very important to us and this is reflected in the warm, friendly atmosphere which permeates throughout the Hospital. We value each and every individual and are committed to ensuring that all employees reach their full potential during their employment. We are an equal opportunities employer. We can offer you:
Assistant Manager
Salary: €14.89 per hour, 25% colleague discount, 30-days annual leave pro rata THE JOB Are you passionate about customer service? Keen to continue your career with the largest UK Health and Wellness Retailer? As an Assistant Retail Manager, you'll support the day-to-day management of the store and become a brand ambassador for Holland & Barrett. You'll partner with the Store Manager to build a high performing team by recruiting, coaching, training, and setting clear expectations. You will act as a role model for world class customer service, drive financial performance with sales targets, maintain stock accuracy, set-up store promotional plans and ensure full compliance with health and safety. To become a Health & Wellness specialist you'll embark on a training programme that includes our “Qualified to Advise” and “Healthy Expert” qualifications which are accredited by our awarding body to Level 2 and Level 3. THE PERSON To be successful, we'd like you to show us that you have: We're passionate about helping every colleague thrive across all dimensions of wellbeing, and we're committed to having a diverse and inclusive workplace. In line with our EPIC values (Expertise, Pioneering, Inclusive, Caring), we embrace and actively celebrate all our colleagues unique and varying experiences, backgrounds, identities, and cultures - I am me, we are H&B. Wellness begins with you, start your journey today. THE COMPANY At Holland & Barrett (H&B) we want to empower everyone to live healthier, happier lives. With over 150 years of experience in the industry, we are an internationally trusted brand and the largest health & wellness retailer in Europe. Our ambition is to become the world's most trusted wellness partner, chosen by over 100 million people globally. CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
IS Technical Support Officer
SECTION 1: BACKGROUND Cork County Council invites applications from suitably qualified persons, who wish to be considered for inclusion on a panel from which vacancies for a IS Technical Support Officer (Grade 5) may be filled. The Digital and ICT Directorate manages Cork County Council’s IT infrastructure including the networks, information systems and applications, that are required to support the operation of the council’s services across Housing, Planning, Roads, Tourism, Libraries, Economic Development etc. The directorate consists of two sections one dealing with Applications, Data, Service Design and M365 and the second with Infrastructure, Security and Service Management. The directorate is located in Cork County Hall. The IS Technical Support Officer role will be part of a team that is responsible for delivering and supporting technical projects across Business Solutions, Data Management, Infrastructure Management or Service Management. They will help to ensure the ongoing support, development and delivery of IT services for all our customers. The IS Technical Support Officer’s role may span one or more areas of expertise. There are 4 streams, or areas of specialism, in this campaign with opportunities to be placed on panels as follows: Stream 1 - IS Business Technical Support Officer Stream 2 - IS Data Technical Support Officer Stream 3 - IS Infrastructure Technical Support Officer Stream - IS Service Management Technical Support Officer SECTION 2: DUTIES The IS Technical Support Officer will work within a team providing technical support for Digital and ICT services across the council’s ICT infrastructure including the network, server estate, end points, applications, systems, and security. S/he will have a varied role that may encompass defining system or technology requirements; developing system or technical plans and documentation; reviewing and evaluating existing systems; designing, modifying, managing and supporting business systems, components, processes and workflows. The primary objective is implementing and maintaining the technology that enables the work of the council. Stream 1 – IS Business Technical Support Officer The IS Business Technical Support Officer role will suit candidates with an interest in further developing their ICT career in areas such as software and applications procurement and implementation, project management, business analysis, service design, testing, software lifecycle management and contract management. This stream includes opportunities to work on the design and delivery of projects using design thinking methodology and looking for ways to exploit new and existing technology. Role Description & Responsibilities: • Interpreting a project and the client’s requirements and evaluating all the options to identify potential solutions • Investigating and analysing business or technical processes, procedures, and work practices to identify improvements or add functionality • Implementing and supporting M365 projects on SharePoint, Power Apps and Teams • Improving existing business models, processes and flows of data • Providing support and lifecycle management for software systems • Preparation and maintenance of appropriate project and technical documentation • Managing and evaluating test processes including overseeing User Acceptance Testing • Attending regular planning and support meetings • Acting as a liaison between business stakeholders, customers, 3rd party providers or other technology teams • Managing procurement of third-party solutions and subsequent contracts • Undertake training as appropriate to ensure knowledge and expertise is maintained • Undertake other appropriate duties assigned by the Head of Digital & ICT. Stream 2 – IS Data Technical Support Officer The IS Data Management Technical Support Officer role will suit candidates with an interest in further developing their ICT career in areas such as SQL database administration, data management, Power BI, business intelligence and data analytics. It will also suit people interested in working with spatial data, developing and supporting GIS corporate solutions and GIS data distribution. Role Description & Responsibilities: • Supporting the DBA function with SQL Server database administration • Support existing SQL Reporting and report creation • Supporting the development and maintenance of the database environment in line with best practice • Assisting in the development of data management policies and procedures • Supporting and contributing to, where appropriate, ICT plans, policies and procedures • Assist in interpreting a project and the client’s data and reporting requirements and evaluating all the options to identify potential solutions • Identifying and evaluating inefficiencies and recommending optimal data management practices • Support the preparation and maintenance of appropriate project and technical documentation • Support the management and development of our corporate web GIS solutions for both public and internal use • Assisting in the support and development of FME Apps and process • Assist in interpreting a project and the client’s requirements of GIS solutions and applications • Managing large spatial datasets for corporate distribution for both desktop and web GIS users • Reviewing and evaluating test processes • Managing procurement of third-party license renewals and subsequent contracts • Assisting in Power BI Administration and Report creation. • Undertake training as appropriate to ensure knowledge and expertise is maintained • Undertake other appropriate duties assigned by the Head of Digital & ICT. Stream 3 - IS Infrastructure Technical Support Officer The IS Infrastructure Technical Support Officer role will suit candidates with an interest in further developing their ICT career in areas such as IT architecture, technical infrastructure, telecommunications, network support, server management, ICT security, virtualisation, cloud computing and M365 Administration and deployment. Role Description & Responsibilities: • Monitoring network components including configuration, security and maintenance • Maintenance, problem solving and support of existing systems and infrastructure • Managing contracts and service delivery by 3rd party technology providers • Configuring components to ensure interoperability • Managing and administering servers and virtual machines • Identifying and evaluating inefficiencies and recommending optimal technology solutions • Preparation and maintenance of appropriate project and technical documentation • Applying appropriate security controls • Managing and evaluating test processes • Office 365 implementation and administration • Adhering to Change management processes • Attending regular planning and review meetings • Undertake training as appropriate to ensure knowledge and expertise is maintained • Undertake other appropriate duties assigned by the Head of Digital & ICT. Stream 4 - IS Service Management Technical Support Officer The IS Service Management Technical Support Officer role will suit candidates with an interest in further developing their ICT career in IT service management including providing technical support, implementing ICT security, mobile device management, managing procurement processes and project management. Role Description & Responsibilities: • Delivering and supporting the IT service management function including change and release management; incident management; problem management, configuration management and request management • Providing technical support for all council services • Support and maintenance of the audiovisual systems (MVI easyconf, MTR ) to ensure successful council and other hybrid meetings/events • Creating training documents and user guides and delivering staff training • Providing MDM (Mobile Device Management) support for mobile devices • Documenting common problems and resolutions in KBs and training documents • Liaising with 3rd party vendors to implement solutions and track service level commitments • Continuous improvement management, identifying and implementing improvement measures • Undertake training as appropriate to ensure knowledge and expertise is maintained • Undertake other appropriate duties assigned by the Head of Digital & ICT. Successful candidates will be encouraged and supported to undertake further training and certification to build expertise in the area they are appointed to. Note: as the Digital & ICT Department continues to evolve, it is likely that flexibility in regard to the allocation of specific duties will be necessary. SECTION 3: ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA / QUALIFICATIONS 1. Character Each candidate must be of good character. 2. Health Each candidate must be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. 3. Education, Training, Experience etc. Each candidate must, on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms - (a) Hold a recognised diploma or degree (min level 6 in the National Framework Qualifications), or equivalent professional qualification in an IT-related discipline. (b) Have a minimum of 2 years’ experience working within an ICT function or team which supported and enabled a complex and diverse service organisation. (c) Fulfill the Selection Experience in Section 3.1 3.1 Selection Experience The successful candidate must have a min of 2 years’ appropriate experience in at least two of the relevant essential experience categories. Strong preference will be given to candidates who can also demonstrate their breadth of knowledge to include the desirable experience listed per stream. Stream 1 - IS Business Technical Support Officer Essential Experience The successful candidate must have a min of 2 years’ experience in at least two of the relevant essential disciplines • Business Analysis, Design and Requirements engineering • Service Design • Application integration, deployment and support • SQL scripting • Web services and IIS administration • M365, Sharepoint and Teams Administration • Contract management and procurement Desirable Experience Strong preference will be given to candidates with experience and expertise in the following: • Business Systems Support particularly ERP/FMS support • Analysis and Requirements Engineering • Project Management • Vendor management Steam 2 - IS Data Technical Support Officer Essential Experience The successful candidate must have a min of 2 years’ experience in at least two of the relevant essential disciplines • SQL Database administration and support • Business intelligence and data analytics • Geographical Information Systems implementations and support • GIS spatial data management and distribution • Information systems and data security design and implementation Desirable Experience Strong preference will be given to candidates with experience and expertise in the following: • Database Support in SQL Server • SSRS and Power BI report creation • SQL Query Language • GIS Data and Web Browser Management using the ESRI suite of products • Use of Desktop MapInfo and ESRI products • FME Desktop and Server • Analysis and requirements gathering Stream 3 - IS Infrastructure Technical Support Officer Essential Experience The successful candidate must have a min of 2 years’ experience in at least two of the relevant essential disciplines • Infrastructure and network support and implementation • Server and desktop management • Network and device security • Communications technologies • Backup, disaster recovery and business continuity solutions • Email services administration • Security controls/tools e.g., antivirus, anti-malware, endpoint encryption Desirable Experience Strong preference will be given to candidates with experience and expertise in the following: • Centralised software deployment systems • Technology management and configuration • Endpoint management • Automation • Cloud services design and implementation • Virtual environments Stream 4- IS Service Management Technical Support Officer Essential Experience The successful candidate must have a min of 2 years’ experience in at least two of the relevant essential disciplines • IT Asset Management • Patch Management • Experience of Mobile Device Management - Manage Engine Desktop Central • Expert knowledge of audiovisual systems (MVI easyconf, MTR ) • Knowledge of Smasung Knox and Apple DEP • Knowledge of end user device landscape. Desirable Experience Strong preference will be given to candidates with experience and expertise in the following: • Centralised software deployment systems • Desktop management • Endpoint management • Knowledge of Manage Engine Suites • Public Procurement (eTenders and Frameworks) For all streams – Essential Experience • A career record that demonstrates the necessary experience and competencies to carry out this role • At least 2 years’ experience in supporting and delivering projects • Good team working and interpersonal skills • Good report writing skills • Ability to communicate technical information and ideas clearly and concisely to non-technical people • Ability to present findings to management teams and client departments • Technical and analytical skills • Enthusiasm for continuous learning. Desirable Experience • Proven logical, analytical and creative abilities • Self-development skills to keep up to date with fast-changing trends in a complex IT environment • Creativity in problem solving and decision making • The ability to prioritise your workload • Knowledge of Data protection and GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) • ITIL and/or other IT standards experience or knowledge. Candidates are requested to make a personal assessment of these criteria against their own qualifications, skills and abilities to assess whether they should apply for the post. 4. Age Age restrictions shall only apply to a candidate where he/she is not classified as a new entrant within the meaning of the Public Services Superannuation Act, 2004. A candidate who is not classified as a new entrant must be under 70 years of age. 5. Transport When required to do so, holders of the office shall hold a full driving licence for Class B Vehicles and shall drive a motor car in the course of their duties and for this purpose provide and maintain a car to the satisfaction of the local authority. 6. ESSENTIAL SKILLS, EXPERIENCE & KEY COMPETENCIES Candidates are expected to be able to demonstrate in their application and at interview that they possess the following competencies through the experience and skills they have gained to date: Delivery of Results An IS Technical Support Officer is expected to take ownership of tasks and is determined to see them through to a satisfactory conclusion. Analysis and Decision Making An IS Technical Support Officer is expected to investigate all relevant issues and make balanced fair recommendations based on evidence. Interpersonal & Communication Skills An IS Technical Support Officer is expected to deal with customers and colleagues in an effective, efficient and respectful manner. S/He should be able to express themselves in a clear and articulate manner. Technical Competency/Specialist Knowledge An IS Technical Support Officer is expected to display a high level of skill and expertise in the chose ICT stream(s). SECTION 4: COMPETENCIES A Competency Based Application form requires you to describe some of your personal achievements to date that demonstrate certain competencies (necessary skills and qualities) required for the position for which you are applying. For each competency, you are given a description of a skill or quality. You are then asked to describe a situation, from your own experience, which you think is the best example of what YOU have done which demonstrates this skill or quality. It is essential that you describe how you demonstrated the skill or quality in question. Therefore, compose your replies carefully in this section and try to structure what you write so that you give specific information about what you have done - for example, do not simply say that “X was successful”, describe exactly what you did and how you demonstrated the skill or quality in question. For each example, please include the following: a) the nature of the task, problem or objective; b) what you actually did and how you demonstrated the skill or quality (and, where appropriate, the date you demonstrated it) c) the outcome or result of the situation and your estimate of the proportion of credit you can claim for the outcome. The information you present in your application may form part of a shortlisting process and may also be used to help structure your interview, should you be invited to one. A shortlisting process may be applied based on TWO or more of the competencies and on other information you provide in your application form. SECTION 5: TENURE The position is wholetime and pensionable. Panels may be formed to fill permanent and temporary vacancies for IS Technical Support Officer (Grade 5) which may arise during the lifetime of the panels. SECTION 6: SALARY The Salary for the post is: €48,089- €57,572 basic per annum €48,089 - €49,561 - €51,039 - €52,537 - €59,047 (Maximum); - €55,806 - (1st LSI) (after 3 years satisfactory service on the Maximum) - €57,572 (2nd LSI) (after 3 years satisfactory service on the 1st LSI). Entry point to this scale will be determined in accordance with Circulars issued by the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government. In accordance with Departmental Circular letter EL 02/2011, a person who is not a serving local authority employee on or after 1st January 2011, will enter the scale for the position at a minimum point. Rate of remuneration may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government Policy. SECTION 7: LOCATION OF POST The base for working purposes shall be the location as determined by Cork County Council. Cork County Council reserves the right to assign you to any department, premises or district in use by the Council, now or in the future. Changes in location of employment will not result in payment of disturbance money or compensation. Holders of the office shall reside in the district in which their duties are to be performed or within a reasonable distance thereof. SECTION 8: WORKING HOURS The working hours at present provide for a five-day, thirty-five hour working week. A flexible working hours’ system is in operation and may be availed of subject to the terms and conditions of the FlexiTime Policy. All hours worked will be subject to the provisions of the Organisation of Working Time Act, 1997 and the Organisation of Working Time Act (Regulations) 2001. The successful candidate may be required to work hours outside of normal working hours as required by his/her immediate Supervisor. SECTION 9: ANNUAL LEAVE The current annual leave entitlement is 30 days per annum or on a pro-rata basis for period worked. Notice of intention to take leave shall be given to the council at least two weeks before proposed leave commences. Cork County Council’s leave year runs from 1st January to 31st December. Granting of annual leave, payment for annual leave and arrangements for public holidays will be governed by the provisions of the Organisation of Working Time Act, 1997 (as amended). SECTION 10: ELIGIBILITY TO WORK IN IRELAND Please note that in order to work in Ireland, a non-EEA National, unless they are exempted, must hold a valid Employment Permit. Should you be successful in the selection process, prior to appointment you will be required to confirm that you are in possession of same.
Deputy Manager
Salary: €40,000 - €42,000 per annum. Business Area: Retail This is for a Designate position and will include the Cork store as well as stores within an hours commute in the area of Cork. Our Deputy Managers are brilliant retail leaders, accountable for the day to day running of our stores in the absence of the Store Manager.With experience in a junior management role already under your belt, this is an opportunity to take your career to the next level. You’ll be responsible for the customer experience, for maximising profit and minimising loss, and will ensure your store colleagues are clear on their sales targets and delivering Customer First behaviours at all times. Colleagues and customers are at the heart of this role. You’ll encourage, praise and celebrate success with your team, and create an environment where both colleagues and customers feel valued, building trust and loyalty. A keen operator, you’ll also have a strong sense of what our competitors are doing and will have a passion to win through consistent excellence in delivery. You’ll be a visible and central presence on our sales floor, leading by example. Day to day you’ll ensure effective planning in store deployment, operational and commercial changes, and stock protocols. You’ll support the recruitment, development and management of our store colleagues, and will drive great engagement with your team. Creating a culture of customer excellence, you’ll ensure that effective targets are set and delivered, with customer satisfaction a priority. Operational compliance will ensure that standards are met and our customers and teams are protected. You’ll need the following skills and experience for success in this role: We’re in an exciting chapter – rapidly growing our business with a focus on motoring services and electric mobility. We’re the UK’s leading retailer of motoring and cycling products and services, and the UK’s largest vehicle service, maintenance and repair business. Join us and be part of our success story in getting the nation safely back on the move. CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
