Seasonal Supervisor Guide

Seasonal Supervisor Guide on Sceilg Mhichíl, Co. Kerry The Office of Public Works (OPW) invites applications from eligible candidates for the position of Supervisor Guide at Sceilg Mhichíl, Co. Kerry on a Seasonal basis and duties in relation to unguided National Monument sites in the District. The role, in time, may develop to include other National Monument sites in the general area. Competition Reference: 2025/021 Closing Date: 5.30pm on Thursday 10th April 2025 The Office of Public Works (OPW) invites applications from eligible candidates for the position of Supervisor Guide at Sceilg Mhichíl, Co. Kerry on a Seasonal basis and duties in relation to unguided National Monument sites in the District. The role, in time, may develop to include other National Monument sites in the general area. The Supervisor Guide position is a permanent seasonal Non-Established State Industrial post, running from mid-March to early November. It is based on a 39-hour week, and will be subject to a sevenmonth probation period which may be extended to 10 months under certain circumstances. Continuity in employment in the position will be dependent on the appointee meeting the requirements of the position. The successful candidate will be required to work in accordance with a rostered working arrangement (including weekends and public holidays) and flexibility in attendance will be required to ensure adequate staffing at all times. Overtime payments will apply where appropriate. General Work Location The post-holder is expected to live on the island according to an agreed roster (currently 2 weeks on, one week off) during the season. However, the post may be moved to a landside location in the region of Portmagee, Co Kerry in future. The island itself is approximately one hour off-shore from Portmagee. The position is required to build and maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders, to manage guides, visitors and general management in relation to Skellig Mhichíl. General Information The season on Sceilg Mhichíl generally stretches from mid-May to end September. During these months, a rotating team of 3 OPW Guides remain present on the island continuously and will be resident on the Island full-time during the period of their roster in order to perform certain functions related to a number of aspects. The current Roster period is 2 weeks on, 1 week off. Note: 1) While reference is made to the length of the season, the contracted period of the Guide Supervisor is full time from mid-March to early November. 2) Other sites may be assigned to the successful candidate in the future. Role Description The Supervisor Guide will have overall responsibility for the day-to-day operations and management of Sceilg Mhichíl, and will have a deep knowledge of the cultural heritage of the site. The primary responsibility of this role is the protection of the National Monument and interpretation of the site for visitors. Additionally, it supports the OPW and the Department of Housing, Local Government, and Heritage in their formal roles with UNESCO concerning the World Heritage Property. The role may also extend to the protection and management of other unguided sites in the surrounding area. Key responsibilities include providing strong leadership and management skills to oversee a highperformance team, coordinating community outreach, research, and education programs, and effectively liaising with various local stakeholders. Sceilg Mhichíl Sceilg Mhichíl is an early medieval island monastic sites in Ireland, with well-preserved access steps, a monastery, a remote hermitage and other monastic structures. The island’s location has helped to protect these monastic remains. Their state of preservation means that the island is of significant historical importance relating to a time of history that has long disappeared. In addition, there are two Lighthouses on the island representing a great engineering achievement. The site is also of international importance given the existence of some large colonies of breeding sea-birds. Sceilg Mhichíl attracts approximately 15,000 visitors annually. The successful applicant should have excellent communication skills, a proven record as a team leader and a passion and enthusiasm for heritage. Key requirements of the successful candidate are to ensure high performance from the teams on the ground, setting a vision for the visitor experiences at the sites and a key role in liaising with heritage and tourism networks to develop the sites. Marine experience is highly desirable, given the island's remote location and the need to ensure the safety of visitors and guides in a marine environment. The position is a permanent Seasonal Non-Established State Industrial post position from mid-March to early November based on a 39-hour week, and will be subject to a seven-month probation period which may be extended to ten months under certain circumstances. Continuity in employment in the position of Supervisor Guide will be dependent on the appointee meeting the requirements of the position. The successful candidate will be required to work in accordance with a rostered working arrangement (including weekends and public holidays) and flexibility in attendance will be required to ensure adequate staffing at all times. This is an open OPW recruitment competition to which applicants with the minimum eligibility requirements may apply. Persons who wish to be considered for appointment to the above position should submit a completed application form, and copies of specified required documentation. Selection for appointment to the position will be determined by the Interview Board through a competitive interview process. The Interview Board will make its decisions based on the interview with each candidate who is invited to the interview. A short-listing assessment, based on the information supplied in the applications, may be used to select those applicants who are to be invited to attend for competitive interview. The competitive interview process will be used to select the candidate determined by the Interview Board as being suitable for appointment to fill the position and a reserve panel, effective for a limited period, may be formed. Placement on the panel does not guarantee nor imply that an offer of employment will be made to those placed on same. In the event that an offer of an appointment is made, it will be made in the order of merit of those on the panel. Appointments to approved positions of employment are made as and when considered appropriate by OPW management and will be subject to the candidate meeting the health, security and reference requirements for the position. Essential Eligibility Requirements (as at the closing date): Candidates must: Main Purpose: The protection of Skellig Michael, a National Monument in State care and the interpretation of the site for visitors. 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