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JOB DETAILS 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 29 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. 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. CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Communications Specialist
Background The Civil Service is at the heart of Irish society. Everything we do impacts our country, and most importantly, our people. We are a robust and trusted institution, which has served the people of Ireland since the foundation of the State. While the challenges which face the Civil Service today are different to those faced at the foundation of the State, our core values remain the same. The Civil Service is a large complex organisation employing over 47,000 people in approximately 40 Government Departments and offices and a range of other bodies. Every day the Civil Service makes a vital contribution to Irish life. Everything the Civil Service does, from carrying out the work of Government to delivering frontline public services, impacts Ireland in some way. Improving communication capacity across Government Departments is a key enabler to ensure effective policy implementation and strong public understanding of the work being carried out by Civil Servants in delivering for the people of Ireland. In recognition of the importance of communicating and engaging with citizens, Departments have professionalised their communications services at all levels. The Civil Service is now recruiting for Communication Specialists which can offer a satisfying, and varied career, with competitive terms and conditions. As well as a rewarding and challenging career, some of the benefits the Civil Service offers as Communication Specialists are: • Competitive salary, with yearly increments for satisfactory performance • Public Sector pension • 29 days of annual leave per year rising to 30 after 5 years’ service • Flexible working, with a commitment to work-life balance and a family-friendly workplace • Learning and development opportunities, including access to a refund of course fees scheme, paid study leave and paid examination leave • Access to Shorter Working Year Scheme • Facility to apply for career breaks • Cycle to work scheme • Access to Public Service Credit Union • Tax saver public transport pass • Regular opportunities for promotion through internal, inter-departmental and open competitions. The Role The Communication Specialist role is at Higher Executive Officer level, which is a middle management position in the Civil Service (See Appendix 1). While the precise duties of the role will vary depending on the organisation in which vacancies arise, the Communication Specialist will be expected to effectively network, build relationships and engage with and influence stakeholders at all levels of seniority. They will also be expected to apply judgement and flexibility in a challenging and fast-moving environment. The role presents an excellent opportunity for successful candidates to shape communications policy, strategy and practice within Government Departments and offices. Applicants should note that in some Government Departments/Offices, or in ‘agencies’ of a Government Department the role will require an element of evening/weekend work. Where this occurs, Civil Service overtime and travel and subsistence rates will apply. Key Duties and Responsibilities Depending on the Civil Service organisation, the following is an overview of the type of responsibilities and tasks required of the successful candidate: • Assisting in developing strategies to enhance external and internal communication and contributing to the delivery of those strategies. • Managing media relations, including preparing press releases, handling of enquiries from journalists and other media contacts via telephone calls and email. • Managing comprehensive media lists and proactive media relationship building as required by the organisation's business priorities. • Arranging and organising events, interviews and press conferences. • Monitoring current affairs, including Oireachtas business, and media coverage of the organisation and disseminate this information to relevant internal stakeholders. • Day to day management of junior staff members as required and championing of an integrated and energised communications team approach. • Development and implementation of the organisation's digital and social media strategy, including content calendars based on the organisation's communications priorities. • Create content that can be leveraged across all of the organisation's platforms, including photography, videography, graphics. • Provide support and briefing to spokespeople in preparation for media engagements and coordination of training if required. • Help develop new and innovative ways to communicate to the media and the public. • Maintaining an external viewpoint to keep up to date on consumer trends and relevant communications developments. • Participating in the Government Communications Network and championing cross- Government collaboration to deliver best practice communications. • Carrying out any other duties relevant to the role assigned from time to time by the Head of the Section/Department. Applicants should note that the above is a general guide to the role and is not an exhaustive description of the duties which are associated with the role or tasks which may be assigned to the role of Communications Specialist in the Civil Service. Vacancies Applicants who are successful in this competition will be placed on a panel, in order of merit to fill vacancies which may arise. Immediate vacancies exist in a number of Civil Service organisations including the Department of Transport, Department of Health, and the Department of Agriculture, Food, and the Marine. It is envisaged that most vacancies that arise over the lifetime of the panel will be in Dublin. Vacancies within the Government Information Service (GIS) in the Department of the Taoiseach may also be filled from this competition. Candidates appointed to roles in GIS will work on whole of Government communication programmes in a fast-paced environment. Communication specialists in GIS encompasses an element of regular travel with the Taoiseach and also involves working some weekends/evenings. Again, where this occurs, Civil Service overtime and travel and subsistence rates will apply. Candidates should note the following: • Successful candidates from this competition may be placed in any Civil Service organisation which includes Government Departments, Offices and other bodies. • An offer from this competition must be accepted within a maximum period of five working days. If the offer is not accepted within that timeframe, the offer will be considered to have been refused. Essential Candidates must have on or before Thursday, 18th April 2024: 1. A qualification at minimum level 8 on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) or NARIC Ireland Foreign Qualifications equivalent in any discipline and one years’ relevant post qualification experience in two or more of the following areas: • Working on communication campaigns • Working in or for the media • Managing digital/social media in a professional capacity, including Mobile Journalism • Working in Event management • Developing content across a range of platforms • Website management • Stakeholder management • Photography and/or video production and post production Or 2. Have three years relevant experience, working in communications, a press office, public relations, or related fields; including demonstrable experience in two or more of the following areas: • Working on communications campaigns • Working in or for the media • Managing digital/social media in a professional capacity, including Mobile Journalism • Working in Event Management • Developing content across a range of platforms • Website management • Stakeholder management • Photography and/or video production and post production and 3. Proven ability to deliver communications for an organisation; 4. Strong communications, creative and organisational skills; 5. In-depth knowledge of the media and related trends across print, broadcast and digital platforms; 6. A clear understanding of the effects of mass communications and the power of social networking; 7. Relevant experience of managing staff and resources. 8. The ability to work calmly under pressure and deal with multiple demands and competing priorities to tight deadlines; 9. Excellent oral and written communication skills, including writing for press, radio and web, as well as research and editorial skills; 10. Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to network, build relationships and engage with and influence stakeholders at all levels of seniority; 11. A commitment to achieving quality results and ensuring all tasks are completed to a very high standard; 12. The ability to think strategically, judge situations appropriately and evaluate the consequences of different approaches; 13. A strong interest in public affairs and be committed to the concept of Public Service. 14. A willingness to share ideas and information with the purpose of achieving a particular result; 15. The self-confidence necessary to cope with challenging situations and capacity to be resilient, 16. Be motivated, flexible and willing to adapt, positively contributing to the implementation of change and be capable of using own initiative as and when appropriate; Desirable • Proficiency in Irish • A qualification at minimum level 8 on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) or NARIC Ireland Foreign Qualifications equivalent in Communications, Media Studies, Multimedia, or Journalism. • The ability to work closely with senior management and their teams to devise, design and implement communications strategies / programmes for their organisation and to lead and drive public relations, including media-relations and stakeholder engagement and provide expertise and advisory services for major events. Positions requiring specialist Irish language skills The Civil Service is fully committed to fulfilling its obligations under the Official Languages Act. It is intended that vacancies arising which require staff to provide a full range of services through the Irish language (Functional Bilinguals), may be filled from this competition. In this regard individuals who have proficiency in the Irish language and who fulfil all other eligibility criteria set out below may indicate their interest on the application form. Candidates who indicate their interest and who are successful at the final selection stages will be required to undergo certain assessments through Irish, e.g. interview and/or written test, prior to being considered for such a position. They must achieve the required level in the Irish language, i.e. demonstrate a minimum Level B2 on the Europass self-assessment framework. Candidates should note that the admission to a competition does not imply that the Public Appointments Service is satisfied that they fulfil the essential entry requirements. Therefore, the onus is on the candidate to ensure that they meet the essential entry requirements prior to submitting their application. ELIGIBILITY TO COMPETE AND CERTAIN RESTRICTIONS ON ELIGIBILITY 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 visa1: 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. To qualify candidates must meet one of the citizenship criteria above by the date of any job offer. Collective Agreement: Redundancy Payments to Public Servants The Department of Public Expenditure and Reform letter dated 28th June 2012 to Personnel Officers introduced, with effect from 1st June 2012, a Collective Agreement which had been reached between the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform and the Public Services Committee of the ICTU in relation to ex-gratia Redundancy Payments to Public Servants. It is a condition of the Collective Agreement that persons availing of the agreement will not be eligible for re-employment in the Public Service by any Public Service body (as defined by the Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Acts 2009 – 2011) for a period of 2 years from termination of the employment. People who availed of this scheme and who may be successful in this competition will have to prove their eligibility (expiry of period of non-eligibility) and the Minister’s consent will have to be secured prior to employment by any Public Service body. Incentivised Scheme for Early Retirement (ISER): It is a condition of the Incentivised Scheme for Early Retirement (ISER) as set out in Department of Finance Circular 12/09 that retirees, under that Scheme, are not eligible to apply for another position in the same employment or the same sector. Therefore, such retirees may not apply for this position. Department of Health and Children Circular (7/2010): The Department of Health Circular 7/2010 dated 1 November 2010 introduced a Targeted Voluntary Early Retirement (VER) Scheme and Voluntary Redundancy Schemes (VRS). It is a condition of the VER scheme that persons availing of the scheme will not be eligible for re-employment in the public health sector or in the wider Public Service or in a body wholly or mainly funded from public moneys. The same prohibition on re-employment applies under the VRS, except that the prohibition is for a period of 7 years. People who availed of the VER scheme are not eligible to compete in this competition. People who availed of the VRS scheme and who may be successful in this competition will have to prove their eligibility (expiry of period of non-eligibility). Department of Housing, Planning, Community & Local Government (Circular Letter LG(P) 06/2013) The Department of Environment, Community & Local Government Circular Letter LG(P) 06/2013 introduced a Voluntary Redundancy Scheme for Local Authorities. In accordance with the terms of the Collective Agreement: Redundancy Payments to Public Servants dated 28 June 2012 as detailed above, it is a specific condition of that VER Scheme that persons will not be eligible for reemployment in any Public Service body [as defined by the Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Acts 2009 – 2011 and the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012] for a period of 2 years from their date of departure under this Scheme. These conditions also apply in the case of engagement/employment on a contract for service basis (either as a contractor or as an employee of a contractor). Declaration Applicants will be required to declare whether they have previously availed of a public service scheme of incentivised early retirement and/or the collective agreement outlined above. Applicants will also be required to declare any entitlements to a Public Service pension benefit (in payment or preserved) from any other Public Service employment and/or where they have received a payment-in-lieu in respect of service in any Public Service employment. 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 The appointment is to a permanent 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 Higher Executive Officer (HEO) Standard Salary scale will apply to this position. PPC (Personal Pension Contribution) salary for this position, with effect from 1st October 2023 is as follows: €54,764 €56,365 €57,963 €59,560 €61,163 €62,758 €64,358 €66,667(LSI1) €68,970(LSI2) 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). A different rate will apply where the appointee is not required to make a Personal Pension Contribution. Long Service Increments may be payable after 3 years (LSI1) and 6 years (LSI2) satisfactory service at the maximum of the scale. Important Note Entry will be at the minimum of the scale and the rate of remuneration will not be subject to negotiation and may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government pay policy. Subject to satisfactory performance increments may be payable in line will current Government Policy. Different terms and conditions may apply if, immediately prior to appointment, the appointee is a serving civil or public servant”. 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. 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 or 35 hours net per week. The successful candidate will be required to work such additional hours from time to time as may be reasonable and necessary for the proper performance of their duties subject to the limits set down in the working time regulations. Annual Leave 29 days rising to 30 days after 5 years’ service. This allowance is subject to the usual conditions regarding the granting of annual leave in the civil service, is based on a five-day week and is exclusive of the usual public holidays. 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. 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 employing Department. 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.
Sales Acquisition Executive
About This Role: We are hiring Sales Acquisition Executives to transform Irish homes with Gigabit Fibre broadband. This is a door to door sales position. Why This Role: Others:About eir: We are the country's biggest and best network with Ireland's fastest broadband, 4G mobile as standard, as well as the largest 5G network and individual business solutions. We are proud to be part of the very fabric of Ireland, going right back to the foundation of the state. We touch every community across the country. We already connect over 2 million customers across Ireland, which means we're one of the country's biggest brands. At eir, we can connect you to cutting edge careers, inspirational people, plenty of commitment and ambition, and a fantastic future. Our aim is to be the provider of choice for communications services in Ireland, which means we focus on looking after our people, so they can do the same for our customers.
Team Leader
Costa Coffee requires a Team Leader for our store in Oranmore . 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: -
Store Manager
Costa Coffee requires a Store Manager for our store in Oranmore. 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: -
Office Administrator
The Role: The Office Administrator is a key role that directly contributes to Water Safety Ireland’s mission of education and lifesaving activities by assisting in the administrative duties of Water Safety Ireland (WSI). While reporting to the Assistant Office Manager, The Office Administrator (Clerical Officer) may also be called upon to administer projects and assist other Team members and Council Members from time to time. This role requires the appointee to work independently and proactively, demonstrating Initiative, ownership and follow through of all tasks within their responsibility. CONDITIONS OF SERVICE Terms of Appointment Appointment is subject to a six-month probationary period. If at any-time during this period, it appears that the appointee would not be suitable for final appointment the probation will be terminated. Reporting Structure The Clerical Officer will report to the Assistant Office Manager. Location WSI has a Hybrid Working Policy that allows you to apply to work remotely up to three days and in the office for a minimum of 2 days a week. Remuneration The salary scale applicable to this position is the Clerical Officer scale. The salary scale as of October 2023 is €534.34 – 859.81 per week. Starting salary Candidates should note that the starting salary will be at the minimum of the pay-scale and will not be subject to negotiation. Different remuneration and conditions may apply, if, immediately prior to appointment the appointee is already a serving Public Servant. Prior to taking up duty an appointee seconded to the post will be required to provide a comprehensive statement to WSI from his/her substantive employer confirming salary and pension details. Annual Leave The appointee will be entitled to 22 working days holidays in each year (in addition to the usual Public and Bank Holidays) to be taken at a time or times convenient to WSI. The appointee will be required to take annual leave for the period of the Christmas closure of WSI offices. Key Responsibilities: Daily Tasks Include the following: (Please note this list is not definitive nor restrictive) • As the first point of contact in the office, to rapidly react to incoming queries and assist where possible, and direct to relevant parties when unable to complete the request and ensure communication loops are completed • Assist in Garda Vetting Processes and Procedures for WSI • Maintenance of the Shared Contacts and Membership databases • Ownership of Course Registration – verification of membership & insurance • Ownership of shipment of certificates, manuals and stock control, liaising with outsourced providers where required • Administration of Franchisee membership process • Assist in administration of PHECC programme • Assist in handling any GDPR queries • Assist in management of Assets, completing relevant administration and ensuring Asset Register is up to date • General Administration, to include, but not limited to, ownership of membership database, updating of course registration, liaising with external stakeholders to ensure certificates and other membership requests are fulfilled in a timely manner. • Ordering of WSI pamphlets and merchandise upon member request • Assisting other team members, council members and volunteers in other administrative tasks as required What Success looks like: The following Key Performance Indicators will be periodically measured to benchmark productivity and success in this role: · Adherence to agreed calendar of agreed deadlines on weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual basis · Other KPIs as agreed between CO and Assistant Office Manager Health and Safety · To report any health and safety issues clearly and promptly to all relevant stakeholders. · To attend all training. This may include training outside of normal working hours, and it may include training on site, at alternative locations or online training platforms. · To maintain any continuous training and update any certifications that may be required to successfully complete the responsibilities of the role. · To immediately attend to all accidents or incidents, ensuring that appropriately trained first aider is called if necessary and that all accidents and incidents are accurately and promptly reported to the Health and Safety Officer on the appropriate form. Customer Care · To be professional, courteous, and positive in all dealings with all stakeholders. · To deal with all customer queries, concerns or complaints in a prompt, courteous and professional manner. · To inform all relevant stakeholders of any customer complaints or concerns with a view to learning from the situation and preventing a recurrence. · To reflect the values and mission of Water Safety Ireland and Public Service in every aspect of your role. Key Competencies this Role Requires: · Team Work - A key competency of this role is Team Work. This is demonstrated by: 1. Shows respect for colleagues and co-workers 2. Develops and maintains good working relationships with others, sharing information and knowledge, as appropriate 3. Offers own ideas and perspectives 4. Understands own role in the team, making every effort to play his/her part · Information Management and Processing - A key competency of this role is the ability to analyse information and make appropriate decisions. This is demonstrated by: 1. Approaches and delivers all work in a thorough and organised manner 2. Follows procedures and protocols, understanding their value and the rationale behind them Keeps high quality records that are easy for others to understand 3. Draws appropriate conclusions from information 4. Suggests new ways of doing things better and more efficiently 5. Is comfortable working with different types of information, e.g. written, numerical, charts, and carries out calculations such as arithmetic, percentages etc. · Delivery of Results - A key competency of the role is delivery of results. This is demonstrated by: 1. Takes responsibility for work and sees it through to the appropriate next level of completion on her own initiative. 2. Completes work in a timely manner 3. Adapts quickly to new ways of doing things 4. Checks all work thoroughly to ensure it is completed to a high standard and learns from mistakes. Writes with correct grammar and spelling and draws reasonable conclusions from written instructions 5. Identifies and appreciates the urgency and importance of different tasks 6. Demonstrates initiative and flexibility in ensuring work is delivered. Is self-reliant and uses judgment on when to ask manager or colleagues for guidance. · Customer Service and Communication Skills - A key competency of this role is demonstrating excellent customer service and communication skills. This is demonstrated by: 1. Actively listens to others and tries to understand their perspectives/ requirements/ needs Understands the steps or processes that customers must go through and can clearly explain these 2. Is respectful, courteous and professional, remaining composed, even in challenging circumstances 3. Can be firm when necessary and communicate with confidence and authority 4. Communicates clearly and fluently when speaking and in writing · Specialist Knowledge, Expertise and Self Development - A key competency of this role is demonstrating specialist knowledge, expertise, and self-development by: 1. Develops and maintains the skills and expertise required to perform in the role effectively, e.g. relevant technologies, IT systems, spreadsheets, Microsoft Office, relevant policies etc. 2. Clearly understands the role, objectives and targets and how they fit into the work of the unit 3. Is committed to self-development and continuously seeks to improve personal performance · Drive and Commitment to Public Service Values- A key competency of this role is possessing the drive and commitment to Public Service Values. This is demonstrated by: 1. Consistently strives to perform at a high level and deliver a quality service 2. Serves the Government and people of Ireland 3. Is thorough and conscientious, even if work is routine 4. Is enthusiastic and resilient, persevering in the face of challenges and setbacks 5. Is personally honest and trustworthy 6. At all times, acts with integrity Person Specification
