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CHARACTER: Each candidate must be of good character. The County Council may make whatever enquiries it considers necessary to satisfy this condition. AGE: A Retained Fire-fighter must be not less than 18 and must be under 55 years on the first day of the month in which the latest date for receiving application forms occurs. A birth certificate must be submitted to Laois County Council as proof of age. RETIREMENT : On reaching 55 years of age, or sooner if found medically or physically unfit to continue, a part-time Fire-fighter shall be required to retire. However, such Fire-fighter have the option to continue working up to age 60 subject to compulsory annual medical assessment measured against agreed standards. PROBATION: From the date of commencement as part-time Fire-fighter there shall be a period of ten months during which he/she shall be on probation. During this period he/she shall be required, when requested by the Chief Fire Officer, to undergo and successfully complete a Recruits Induction Course and a Breathing apparatus Wearers Course. Such period of ten months may be extended at the absolute discretion of the County Council. The part-time Fire-fighter shall cease to be employed at the end of the period of probation unless the County Council is satisfied that he/she has been satisfactory in all respects. You will also be required to undergo Heavy Goods Vehicle driver training (Class C licence) & successfully pass the appropriate driving test. HEALTH: Candidates shall be in a state of health such as would indicate reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. Eyesight levels should be uncorrected visual acuity of 6/9, 6/12 or better. (Candidates should check with an optician to ascertain if eligible to avoid unnecessary interviews and expense prior to applying for the position). MEDICAL EXAMINATION: Before recruitment a candidate must undergo and pass health and fitness testsin accordance with “An Occupational Health System for members of the retained Fire Service as issued by the Local Government Management Services Board July 2005, in order to qualify for the post. (Refer to enclosed Firefighter Selection Tests). During the period of employment the person appointed must participate in the Occupational Health Systems as laid down in “An Occupation Health system for members of the Retained Fire Service” as issued by the Local Government Management Services Board July 2005. He/she will co-operate with Laois County Council in arrangements to this end. A Firefighter who, in the opinion of the Medical Advisor conducting the Occupational Health system, is unsuitable for operational duties as a Firefighter will be required to resign. EDUCATION AND SUITABILITY: A candidate must have attained a suitable level of education to enable him/her to undergo successfully the appropriate training and to perform satisfactorily as a part-time Firefighter. DRIVING LICENCE: On date of appointment the successful candidate must hold a full clean driving licence in respect of Category B Vehicles or equivalent in the EU Model Driving Licence on the latest date for the receipt of completed applications. Candidates are also required prior to appointment to procure and maintain a Class C learner permit . In addition, the successful candidate must have access to a car as he/she may be required to travel to training courses in the course of his/her duties. DRILLS AND FURTHER TRAINING: A part-time Firefighter shall attend and participate in drills and shall undergo from time to time courses and further training, including Breathing Apparatus Training, minimum of 2 weeks, as required or deemed appropriate by the County Council. The location(s) of the training shall be decided by the County Council. Drills shall be held at such frequency as decided by the County Council in its absolute discretion. Adequate advance notice shall be given to Firefighters. RESIDENCE: (a) The residence and place of normal work of each part-time Firefighter shall be within a distance from the Fire Station, acceptable to the Fire Authority. (As a rough guide a maximum distance of 1½ miles from the Fire Station). If at any time his/her availability is affected by change of work or any other reasons, he/she will be required to resign. (b) A part-time Firefighter shall be required to report for duty to the fire station in its present location or in the event of change of location, to such new locations that may be decided by the Fire Authority. Changes in the location of a fire station will not result in payment of disturbance money or other compensation. AVAILABILITY: Written evidence from the employer as to availability must be provided and the County Council, in its sole discretion, shall decide as to whether the availability as so evidenced is acceptable. Self-employed must also provide written evidence as to availability. Such written evidence must cover a candidate’s availability on recruitment for fire and other calls, drills, training and such other duties which the part-time Firefighter may be required by the County Council to perform. If the County Council deems a part-time Firefighter’s attendance to be unsatisfactory, it may terminate his/her service. RECRUITMENT : 1. Applicants will be required to attend for interview at their own expense . 2. Candidates will be required to complete a literacy and numeracy test as part of the recruitment process. 3. The interview board will recommend a panel of suitable applicants and further vacancies may be filled from the panel. 4. Applicants will be required to undergo Garda Vetting procedure DUTIES: (a) Each part-time Firefighter shall be required to attend at fires and other emergencies, drills, displays etc, at such times and for such periods as required by the Authority. (b) Each part-time Firefighter shall operate in accordance with such rostering arrangements as exist, or as may be arranged by the Fire Authority, from time to time, and shall attend with due promptness fire and other calls, emergencies and duties in any part of County Laois and in the area of any other Fire Authority as required by the County Council. Firefighters may be contacted via smart phone and shall participate in any online crew availability systems adopted by the Fire Authority. (c) A part-time Firefighter, as and when required, shall perform such duties as are assigned to him/her from time to time. Failure to respond promptly to fire or other calls shall at the discretion of the County Council, result in termination of service. CLOTHING ETC . While on duty, part-time Firefighter shall use the clothing and personal equipment provided by the Council and such clothing and equipment shall be left in the Station immediately after the cessation of duty. Part-time Firefighter may not use such clothing and equipment save while on duty. GRIEVANCE AND DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURE : The terms of the County Council’s Grievance and Disciplinary procedure shall apply to part-time Fire-fighters. DATA PROTECTION : This personal information of the application form is used solely in processing your candidature. Such information held is subject to the rights and obligations set out in the Data Protection Acts, 1988 & 2003 and the General Data Protection Regulation.
Executive Technician
Kilkenny County Council provides services to a population of over 103,000 citizens in County Kilkenny in areas of housing, roads, transportation, planning, environment, economic and community development, tourism, libraries, fire and emergency response, parks, amenities, heritage, arts and water services. We have over 750 employees and can offer exciting careers across our services in various roles such as engineering, technical, financial, management, administration, library services, fire services and general services. Our headquarters are in Kilkenny City and we have area offices throughout the county. The Council operates within an annual revenue budget of €120.9 million and a multi-annual six-year capital budget of €832 million. Our Mission Kilkenny County Council is committed to working with the people of Kilkenny to develop sustainable, connected, economically thriving and proud communities with the consideration of climate change embedded into all of our policies and services. Our Values 1. Accountability and Transparency We will communicate openly with people and we will be transparent in all decision making. 2. Inclusiveness, Equality and Accessibility We prioritise social inclusion, equality of access and opportunity, and we will encourage the people, groups and organisations we work with to take a similar approach. 3. Leadership We are committed to providing democratic and civic leadership in guiding the positive development of the City and County. 4. Pride We will take pride in our work and in the leadership role of Kilkenny County Council in the economic, social, cultural and environmental development of the City and County. 5. Quality Service We will provide an accessible, courteous, consistent, impartial and responsive service and we will strive for continuous improvement in our service delivery. 6. Sustainability We will act in a sustainable way in relation to finance, the environment, our heritage, community affairs and socio-economic issues. We will work in ways that will not constrain the current or future needs of the people and communities of Kilkenny City and County. 7. Value for Money We will use resources efficiently and continually assess and evaluate our performance. JOB REQUIREMENTSMINIMUM ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS Minimum Eligibility Requirements are the minimum requirements required for the position and are set out by the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage for administrative and technical/engineering grades. For outdoor grades and some specialised grades, the minimum eligibility requirements are set out by Kilkenny County Council Human Resources Department in consultation with the relevant Line Manager as they are not set centrally by the Department. Applicants will be required to submit scanned images of documentation to establish the applicant meets the following minimum eligibility criteria: Character Each candidate must be of good character. 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. Education, Training, Experience etc. PLEASE NOTE: • FAILURE TO UPLOAD ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS I.E. QUALIFICATIONS, I.D. ETC., AT SUBMISSION STAGE WILL AUTOMATICALLY RESULT IN AN INVALID APPLICATION. • APPLICANTS SHOULD SATISFY THEMSELVES THAT THEIR EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS MEET THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS POSITION. • APPLICANTS WITH NON-IRISH QUALIFICATIONS CAN AVAIL OF THE ON-LINE RECOGNITION OF FOREIGN QUALIFICATIONS SERVICE PROVIDED BY QUALITY AND QUALIFICATIONS IRELAND (QQI) AND MUST SUBMIT PROOF OF SAME WITH THEIR APPLICATIONS. • FAILURE TO FULLY COMPLETE EACH QUESTION ON THE APPLICATION FORM MAY DEEM YOUR APPLICATION INVALID (ANSWERS WHICH REDIRECT TO OTHER RESPONSES ARE NOT PERMITTED). Each candidate must, on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms, have ALL of the following: a) Have satisfactory experience, in a technician post at Grade II or higher level or in an analogous post under a local authority. b) Have at least five years satisfactory relevant experience in a technician post at Grade II or higher level or an analogous post. c) Have a wide knowledge of all the technical aspects of local authority work and also a deeper knowledge of at least one section of the work. d) Possess adequate training and experience relating to dealings with other departments within their own organisations and with other bodies. e) Have adequate experience in the supervision and control of staff. DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS Kilkenny County Council can for any position they advertise, include Desirable Requirements. Desirable Requirements are those that would be beneficial to optimising job performance. Desirable Requirements can be used if necessary to reduce numbers called for interview. It is desirable that each candidate shall: Have the skill set required to carry out the duties as described in the job specification below. Have a minimum of 3 years’ experience working in a Technician Grade 1 role (or higher). Hold a relevant qualification and or proven experience in the use of AutoCAD. Have knowledge and understanding and ability to use software packages such as: Arcgis, Revit, other BIM software, Map Info, graphics packages such as the Adobe Suite of software and Microsoft Office packages. Possess a satisfactory knowledge of health and safety in the workplace. A current Safepass will be an ongoing requirement. Would be a holder of a full driving licence, Category “B”, free from endorsement and be able to provide their own motor vehicle for use in carrying out their duties and their motor insurance policy must indemnify the Council. Be competent in the use of equipment to carry out tasks associated with technical duties. Have ability to work in a team environment or work independently as required. The position of Executive Technician lies within various departments within the Council. He/she may have responsibility for coaching and mentoring the performance of a section or function within a department. He/she will work as part of a multidisciplinary team within the Council, assisting with the implementation of work programmes to achieve goals, targets and standards set out in the Departmental and Team development plans. An Executive Technician is expected to use initiative, work to a high standard and have excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Applicants should satisfy themselves they are eligible under the required qualifications. Kilkenny County Council may not be in a position to investigate the eligibility of all candidates in advance of the interview/examination, and hence persons who are ineligible but nevertheless enter, may put themselves to unnecessary expense. SAFEPASS Each applicant must hold a current Safe Pass Card. CITIZENSHIP Candidates must, by the date of any job offer, 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 is a spouse or child of an EEA or UK or Swiss citizen and has a stamp 4 visa; 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. JOB DESCRIPTIONROLE Kilkenny County Council invites applications from suitably qualified persons, who wish to be considered for inclusion on a panel from which permanent, temporary, fixed term, specific purpose and where applicable acting-up vacancies may be filled. When filling positions priority will be given to panels already in place before candidates are offered positions from any new panels established under this competition. JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESDUTIES OF THE EXECUTIVE TECHNICIAN SHALL INCLUDE: 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. Providing technical services relevant to the area of responsibility to which he/she has been assigned for example: site inspections, site surveying, preparation of detailed dimensional drawings, design layout, mapping and graphics, report writing, procurement / tendering and such other duties associated with the role. Estimating project technical or resource requirements including budget estimation. Preparation of Health & Safety documentation for works. Reading and reviewing maps, project drawings and plans, technical specifications, etc. Operating the appropriate technology as required to carry out the work to which he/she has been assigned e.g. CAD, Map Info, Graphics, Microsoft Office. Working as part of a team. Liaising with other departments, members of the public and external agencies in relation to operational aspects of assigned work. Managing work files and providing progress reports. Supervision of staff/projects assigned to him/her including managing contractors on site as required. Contributing to individual staff development, personal development and team development initiatives. Being accountable for efficient and effective processing of work assigned to him/her. Such other duties as may be assigned from time to time. The particular duties and responsibilities attached to the post may vary from time to time, without changing the general character of the duties or level of responsibilities entailed. PARTICULARS OF OFFICESALARY The salary shall be fully inclusive and shall be as determined from time to time. The holder of the office shall pay to Kilkenny County Council any fees or other monies (other than inclusive salary) payable to and received by him/her by virtue of his/her office or in respect of services which he/she is required by or under any enactment to perform. The current salary scale for the position is €51,921 minimum to €62,119 maximum of the scale inclusive of LSI’s.
Healthy Ireland Coordinator
About Fingal County Council Fingal is a highly attractive place to live, work, visit and do business. It comprises a geographical area of 450 sq.km stretching from Balbriggan in the north, to Blanchardstown in the west and to Howth in the east. The area is defined by the diversity of its landscape and settlement patterns with rural, urban and suburban locations all rolled into one county. There is 88kms of coastline, three large protected estuaries and salt marsh habitats and 13 major beaches. Fingal County Council is one of the county’s major local employers and currently employs approximately 1,600 staff. The Council is mandated to deliver a diverse range of functions and services which can be broadly described under the headings of the provision of physical and social infrastructure, housing, economic and tourism development, community development, recreation and amenity services and the management of the planning and environmental regulatory framework. The role of the County Council as provided for in law is to represent, lead and serve the communities of Fingal. The Role Healthy Ireland is a Department of Health funded initiative located within local government with a concerted focus on improving the health and well-being of everyone living in Ireland preventing illness; enabling wellbeing environments, reducing health inequities and empowering people and communities to better look after their own health and wellbeing. More specifically, the programme highlights the important role and responsibility that local government has in enhancing community wellbeing outcomes. Healthy Ireland promotes a whole-of-local-government approach and seeks to demonstrate how coherent actions across the wider determinants of health and wellbeing areas of local government activity can produce benefits across broader development objectives and many other related policy areas. This alignment of health and wellbeing activity alongside other local government initiatives with shared objectives is important in driving coherence and collaboration across local government. The programme has a formal governance arrangement within the LCDC structure which gives it a strong platform from which to build collaborative effort and support high level goal efforts within Local Economic and Community Plans and aligns with Healthy Ireland, A Framework for Improved Health and Wellbeing 2013 – 2025 which is the national framework for action to improve the health and wellbeing of the people of Ireland The Healthy Ireland Coordinator is an Administrative Officer grade post and the successful candidate will initially be assigned responsibility for the delivery of the Healthy Fingal Programme. At any stage the Healthy Ireland Coordinator may be reassigned to a comparable grade post (Administrative Officer) within the local authority. A Healthy Ireland Fund secured from the Department of Health is provided to each Local Authority to help leverage activity in specific outcome areas. The fund is used to lever support for projects in specific outcome areas and its management and administration forms part of the overall work programme of the Coordinator. The primary work of the Coordinator is a collaborative and networking role to encourage implementation of key wellbeing determinant objectives within local government, explore resource and partnership opportunity locally, regionally, nationally and internationally through EU funding streams to influence resource allocation flows to the Local Authority for wellbeing outcome focused projects, and seek out opportunities from a European perspective considering the WHO European Healthy Cities Network approach and relevant EU programme activity. The Coordinator is the primary point of contact and liaison with other sections in relation to all operational matters for the Healthy Ireland Programme for which they are responsible and other assigned duties/functions. The post holder will work under the direction and control of the Senior Executive Officer or analogous grade or other officer designated by the Chief Executive or Director of Services as appropriate. The Coordinator is responsible for management of the day-to-day operations of the relevant programme and is a contributor to the strategic and policy making decisions of the local authority. They will be expected to contribute to the development and implementation of policies and strategies and to work closely with the elected Councillors, Oireachtas members and senior managers in delivering services to the highest standard. The post holder may represent the Local Authority on committees and at meetings, including for example Local Area Committee meetings, Strategy Policy Committee meetings, Local Community Development Committee meetings and may be asked to report on progress in their respective section or department. The post holder will be expected to support the operations of the elected Council, the Strategic Policy Committees, Local Area Committees and other Council structures. The job description below outlines the requirements for the position that operates within a multilevel governance environment—from municipal district and community level to national and EU levels. This is not a conventional Administrative Officer position. The postholder will be responsible for coordinating, influencing, and aligning activity across political, managerial, sectoral, and community domains, working at local, municipal district, plenary, regional, national and European levels. The position requires a professional with the ability to coordinate, influence, and lead crosssectoral and community initiatives that address health inequalities, promote prevention, and build resilient, inclusive place within their designated Local Authority. The role will support the delivery of the emerging outcomes framework for Healthy Ireland in 2026, and the WHO European Healthy Cities Network (Phase VIII) objectives at local and regional levels. The role prioritises actions to improve the wider determinants of health through local government’s statutory and developmental responsibilities, with a strong emphasis on empowering communities, research and innovation, intersectoral collaboration, data management and evidence-informed decision-making Duties The duties of the post of the Healthy Ireland Coordinator include, but are not limited to: • Work intensively with communities of interest and place to co-design, develop, and implement locally tailored wellbeing initiatives. • Apply principles of empowerment, participation, social justice, and equality in all aspects of planning and delivery. • Work with relevant Healthy Ireland partners to ensure integrated and improved delivery of health and wellbeing initiatives and support programmes across the County Council. • Use and gather relevant local datasets to target communities experiencing the greatest health inequities and build evidence case for resource allocation or intervention. • Develop and deliver the County Healthy Ireland Plan based on local needs and priorities and ensure that findings inform key policies including the Local Economic and Community Plan (LECP). • Engage with local communities to establish their needs through innovative and participatory community engagement and needs assessment exercises to develop and implement Annual Action Plans comprising of Healthy Ireland Fund or similar funding to action local priorities. • Participate in Regional Healthy Ireland Coordinator Cluster and National Network fora. • Map, align and leverage local authority activities that influence the wider determinants of health and include within relevant Healthy Ireland data gathering exercises. • Advise elected members and senior executives on relevant policies and programmes related to health and wellbeing and deliver relevant upskilling/enabling opportunities. • Facilitate Local Authority wide/Regional Health and Wellbeing Networks and support the development of local wellbeing forums, and wellbeing leadership initiatives within communities. • Work confidently and sensitively with elected representatives, senior executives, and cross sectoral leaders to address determinants of health activity within the local authority. • Act as a catalyst and connector across directorates and sections (e.g planning, transport, housing, environment, community) to align activity with health and wellbeing objectives. • Champion whole-system, place-based, preventative approaches to health and wellbeing, working across local authority directorates and with external partners to create enabling environments that foster wellbeing for all. • Promote awareness of and drive Health Ireland agenda in the relevant Local Authority context. • Explore resource mechanisms across all Government Departments and at EU level to address local community priorities. • Provide networking events and shared learning opportunities for all programme stakeholders. • Leverage research, data, innovation, and WHO/EU collaboration to encourage local government leadership in improving health and wellbeing outcomes. • Develop or contribute to funding bids where appropriate in conjunction with communities to resource local priority initiatives. • Capacity to influence, align, and coordinate across internal directorates and external stakeholders and demonstrate partnership management and stakeholder engagement skills. • Use local data, research, and evidence to shape decisions and measure outcomes. • Represent the Local Authority in regional and national networks and participate in international platforms such as the WHO European Healthy Cities Network. • Drive whole-of-local-government, whole-of-community and whole-of-place approaches to wellbeing, focusing on the social, economic, environmental and cultural determinants of health. • Plan, implement, oversee, and report on funding assigned to the post in line with agreed priorities. • Any other duties that may be assigned to the post to promote lifelong health and wellbeing in the community. These tasks which are indicative rather than exhaustive are carried out under general supervision. Persons appointed will be required to work in any location within the Fingal administrative area. Qualifications and Requirements of the Post CHARACTER Each candidate must be of good character. HEALTH Candidates shall be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. EDUCATION, TRAINING, EXPERIENCE, ETC. Candidates must on the latest date of receipt of completed application forms have: (a) A third-level degree (NFQ Level 8 or higher) in a relevant field such as community/sports development, youth work, social sciences, public health, social policy, public administration, planning, or related discipline. (b) A minimum of 2 years’ relevant experience in any of the following: • Local government, public sector, or similar roles involving strategic planning, project coordination, or community engagement. • Work with disadvantaged communities or target populations to address social exclusion or inequality. • Cross-sectoral coordination or partnership development. • Policy development, research, or evaluation related to the determinants of health. • Operating effectively within political, community and policy-making environments, demonstrating ability to work across boundaries of role, sector and geography. • Project management and delivery, budgeting and performance-monitoring experience. The ideal candidate shall have: • Knowledge and understanding of Sláinte care Reform, Healthy Ireland Outcomes Framework. • Strong leadership and project management skills. • Experience of building, managing and nurturing partnerships and relationships across a wide range of key stakeholders. • An understanding and/or experience of local government structures and political environment. • Ability to work at both strategic and operational levels. • Facilitation and group-work skills. • Understanding of those who experience health inequalities. • Experience of report writing, strategic planning and funding application processes. • Experience in leveraging EU funds or managing European projects. • Excellent communication skills, including written communications and social media skills. • Excellent IT, data management & administration skills, including MS Word, Excel & Power Point. • Experience in financial administration, budgetary management and processing payments. • An understanding and/or experience in gathering qualitative and quantitative data, analysis, research and evaluation to policy and practice. • Understanding of multi-level governance and/or experience of working across local, regional, national and European contexts. Candidates may be shortlisted based on the desirables listed above. The Selection Process Fingal County Council reserves the right to shortlist applications, if required. This is not to suggest that any candidate may be unsuitable or incapable of undertaking the duties of the post advertised, but rather that there may be candidates who have demonstrated that they are better qualified and/or have more relevant experience. The number of persons to be invited, in these circumstances, to interview shall be determined by the local authority from time to time, having regard to the likely number of vacancies to be filled. Step 1: Initial Screening In the first instance, all applications received by the latest date/time for receipt of completed applications are screened for eligibility in accordance with the qualifications for the post as set out in this booklet and declared by the Minister for the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage under Section 160 of the Local Government Act 2001. Step 2: Shortlisting Each candidate’s application may be assessed against pre-determined criteria based on the requirements of the position as outlined in this booklet. It is the sole responsibility of the applicant to provide a detailed and accurate account of their qualifications and/or experience in their application form and to outline the relevance of their experience in the examples provided. Step 3: Interview Candidates who are successful in the shortlisting process will be invited to attend for interview(s). Fingal County Council will endeavor to give sufficient notice of the interview to shortlisted candidates. Thereafter, it is the responsibility of the candidate to make themselves available on the date/time selected. Candidates who do not attend for interview will be deemed to have withdrawn their application from the competition. Expenses incurred by candidates in attending for interview, will be at the candidates own expense. An independent interview board will be established by the Senior Executive Officer, People Services, or other designated officer, to assess the candidates shortlisted for interview. The interview board will generally comprise of a Chairperson and two other members, who will have expert knowledge in the relevant field. The objective of the interview board is to identify candidates who best meet the objective criteria and competencies required for the position and to place them in order of merit. Candidates who are successful in the interview will be qualified in order of merit for appointment to the post of Healthy Ireland Coordinator (Grade VII) and placed on a panel. It should be noted that placement on a panel may not necessarily lead to a job offer. The selection process is not concluded until such time as references have been sought and clearance checks, i.e. Garda vetting, occupational health, verification of education qualifications, etc, have been carried out to the satisfaction of the Council. Benefits At Fingal County Council, we value our employees and want to support them to develop their careers. We offer flexible working arrangements, competitive salaries and pension benefits, a positive work environment, training and development opportunities, a defined career path in a supportive and inclusive culture and the opportunity to make a difference, along with the following benefits: ➢ Standard working day is 9-5 ➢ Excellent Work/Life balance with Family Friendly Schemes such as Shorter Working Year and Worksharing ➢ Opportunities for promotion and career development ➢ Employee Assistance and Wellbeing Programme ➢ Pension Scheme ➢ Blended Working available - up to 2 days per week ➢ Ongoing training and higher educational support ➢ Cycle to Work Scheme Particulars of Employment The employment is whole time, permanent and pensionable. Persons who become pensionable employees of a local authority who are liable to pay the Class A rate of PRSI contribution will be required in respect of their superannuation to contribute to the local authority at the rate of 1.5% of their pensionable remuneration plus 3.5% of net pensionable remuneration (i.e. pensionable remuneration less twice the annual rate of social insurance old age contributory pension payable at the maximum rate to a person with no adult dependent or qualified children). Persons who become pensionable employees of a local authority who are liable to pay the Class D rate of PRSI contribution will be required in respect of their superannuation to contribute to the local authority at the rate of 5% of their pensionable remuneration. All persons who become pensionable employees of a local authority will be required in respect of the local Government (Spouses and Children’s Contributory Pension) Scheme to contribute to the local authority at the rate of 1.5% of their pensionable remuneration in accordance with the terms of the Scheme. PROBATION (a) there shall be a period after such employment takes effect during which such persons shall hold such employment on probation, (b) such period shall be one year but the Chief Executive may at his or her discretion extend such period, (c) such persons shall cease to hold employment at the end of the period of probation unless during such period the Chief Executive has certified that the service of such persons is satisfactory. SALARY €60,011 – €61,480 – €63,194 – €64,914 – €66,634 – €68,170 – €69,745 – €71,269 – €72,790 – €75,395 (LSI1) – €78,015 (LSI2) per annum. Persons who are not serving local authority employees will be based on the minimum of the scale. Holders of the post shall pay to the local authority any fees or other monies (other than their inclusive salary) payable to or received by them by virtue of their post or in respect of any services which they are required by or under any enactment to perform. CITIZENSHIP Candidates must, by the date of any job offer, 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 is a spouse or child of an EEA or UK or Swiss citizen and has a stamp 4 visa; 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.
Retained Firefighter
QUALIFICATIONS Character Each candidate must be of good character and the successful applicant may be subject to Garda Vetting prior to any appointment being confirmed. Age Each candidate must be at least 18 years of age on 1 st February, 2026. Retirement age for Retained Fire-fighters is 55 years of age (up to 62 years of age subject to conditions). Health Each candidate must be free from any defects which would render that person unsuitable to perform the duties of the post and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. For the purpose of satisfying this requirement, it will be necessary to undergo at the candidate’s own expense an initial medical examination, by a qualified medical practitioner to be nominated by Cork County Council. Note the requirement to complete and pass the Chester Step Test detailed below. On taking up appointment, the expense of the medical examination will be refunded to the candidate. Retained Fire-fighters will be required to undergo regular and ad-hoc medical examinations at any time. Given the strenuous nature of fire-fighting duties the medical examination will be of a very thorough nature. Please note that the following disabilities will render an applicant unsuitable for firefighting duties and will lead to disqualification at the examination. history of epilepsy Alcohol or drug dependency obesity Chronic bronchitis or asthma or other disabling disease of the lungs organic disease of the cardio vascular system diabetes mellitus unaided vision less than 6/12 in either eye inability to hear a forced whisper or conversational voice separately in either ear at 20 feet; evidence of labyrinthine disturbance a history of vertigo or an illness which would affect sense of balance history of mental instability Please note that it is recommended that Retained Fire-fighters be vaccinated against the Hepatitis B Virus and in this connection the vaccine will be made available free of charge to successful candidates. Fitness Test Part of the pre-employment medical examination includes completing the fitness test. Candidates successful at interview must successfully complete the fitness test prior to employment being offered. The fitness test at the recruit medical is the Chester Step Test. The Chester Step Test measures aerobic capacity and fitness and entails a moderately vigorous level of physical activity. The level of fitness needed to pass this test requires regular exercise and the test pass level is difficult to achieve if the candidate does not already have a good level of physical fitness prior to the test. Medical examiners advice is that fitness needed for this test does not come overnight; realistically it takes at least a few weeks and often longer to appreciably improve your fitness level. Candidates who fail the initial Chester Step Test will be offered one further fitness test only. This may be a Chester Step Test or a Shuttle Run test, as determined by Cork County Council. No further retests will be offered. Residence/Availability Only applicants from competent persons who reside and work within 2 miles of the fire station of the relevant unit and whose ordinary activity does not take them away from the town, in which a brigade is located, will be considered. On receipt of a fire or other emergency call you should be in attendance at the station within five minutes. Unemployed persons are not precluded from applying, provided that they satisfy the residence and availability requirements. Licence: Each applicant must hold a full current Category “B” European Community Model Driving Licence free from endorsement. Garda Vetting: Candidates successful at Interview will be required to undergo Garda Vetting, which will be directly arranged by Cork County Council. PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYMENT The employment is part-time. Panels may be used to fill permanent and temporary vacancies. New entrant retained fire fighters who commence on or after 1 January 2013 will be members of the Single Public Service Pension Scheme (SPSPS), as established by the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and other Provisions) Act 2012. The Single Scheme does not provide for a Retained Fire fighters Gratuity. New Entrants will pay superannuation contributions each quarter, with SPSPS pension lump sum and pension payable on retirement, subject to certain conditions. Retained Fire-fighters must retire (on their birthday) upon reaching the age-limit for the employment. (Currently 55 years of age and up to 62 subject to conditions). A successful candidate will only be offered employment on a probationary basis as a Retained Fire-fighter subject to satisfactory completion of the following courses:- (a) Firefighting Skills Course This course is a full-time, three-week course, which will be held in Ireland and will involve staying away from home on a Monday to Friday basis for the three weeks. (b) Breathing Apparatus Course This course is of a full-time nature, of two weeks duration and is held outside the county. (c) Compartment Fire Behaviour Training Course This course is of one week duration, normally held outside of the County. (d) Occupational First Aid Course This course is of a full-time nature, normally three days duration and is held within the County. (e) Class C HGV driving licence. N.B. The above does not preclude the Council from offering temporary employment but failure to complete either of the above courses satisfactorily will result in termination of employment. Subject to compliance with the Conditions of item 4 (immediate preceding), the employment is subject to a probationary period of one year and will be terminable by the giving of one weeks notice by either side during that period. After the employment has been confirmed, it will be terminable at any stage on the giving of the required notice by either side under the Minimum Notice and Terms of Employment Act, 1973. or without notice in circumstances justifying immediate dismissal. Please note that due to the requirement for firefighters to wear Breathing Apparatus all facial growth below the line of the upper lip must be removed, i.e. beards. etc. Retained Fire-fighters must be prepared to attend other courses which may be held in Ireland or the UK. AVAILABILITY: Based on an annual 52 weeks, excluding 4 weeks annual leave, Retained Firefighters will be required to be available and attend alerts 24 weeks in the year on a week on/week off basis. Across the 24 weeks where a Retained Firefighter is rostered-off they can, if they so wish, attend incidents. In the event of occasional unavoidable absence of one rostered member for part of his /her week, it is the responsibility of the rostered member to arrange cover for the period of his/her absence with an available (off duty) member. This agreement has to be notified and agreed with by the Station Officer of Sub-Station Officer in advance. This is to guarantee that the Station Officer is in a position to ensure that the minimum manning levels for each station are met before any cover arrangement can be approved. Retained Firefighters must normally reside and work in the town where the Brigade is located and in such a proximity to the Fire Station which will allow him/her to respond within the turnout time set by the Chief Fire Officer (current requirement is a target timeframe of five minutes for the first appliance to leave the station). It is necessary that he/she be released from his/her normal employment on the occasions that attendance at incidents demands such release. Changes of residence or workplace must be notified in writing to the Chief Fire Officer. Failure to do so may result in termination of employment as a Firefighter. Any change of residence or place of work that puts the Firefighter at a distance or turnout times more than that permitted by the Chief Fire Officer from the Fire Station or to a location unacceptable to the Chief Fire Officer will result in termination of employment as a Firefighter. The Council may at its discretion, prior to employing any qualified candidate, seek appropriate evidence as to the availability of such person to fulfil the duties of this position. Annual leave - Four weeks annual leave per annum in addition to the annual payment of the retainer. Furthermore, payment for annual leave is confirmed as being 8% of earnings. These earnings will be calculated on the basis of the previous year’s earnings excluding the retainer, clothing allowance and payment for annual leave and public holiday leave in the previous year. The payment for annual leave will be made when employees take annual leave as part of the fortnightly pay cycle. Members of brigades shall be subject to such rules and regulations as may be issued from time to time. It should be particularly noted that Retained Fire-fighters must, in the matter of drills, attendance at fires or in other emergencies, comply strictly with the orders and discretion of the Station Officer, or in his absence, such other Brigade Member as maybe in charge. Any Retained Fire-fighter guilty of infringement of this regulation will be dismissed. Generally, members of all brigades will be under the general control and supervision of the Chief Fire Officer, Senior Assistant Chief Fire Officer, Senior Executive Fire Officer, Assistant Chief Fire Officer, Assistant Fire Officer or other appropriate officer as the case may be. While on duty, Retained Fire-fighters shall use the clothing and personal equipment provided by the Council and same shall be left in the Station immediately after the cessation of duty. Retained Fire-fighters may not use such clothing and equipment save while on duty. Retained Fire-fighters must comply fully with safety policy and directives in force from time to time. Rostering of Retained Fire-fighters will take place at the Council’s discretion. RATE OF PAY: €16,190 - €19,555 per year Attendance at Incidents An Annual review will be undertaken in December each year to identify stations with low incident mobilisation. Where such levels fall below 75 hours in a calendar year, an adjustment payment will be made to each firefighter to provide for a minimum annual payment of 75 hours. This payment will be calculated on a pro rata basis for any new entrants in a calendar year. Attendance at Drills Drills take place on-station 3 times a month at regular intervals (36 drills annually) and are of two and a half hours duration. There is an obligation on firefighters to attend 85% of drills annually. The Retaining Fee will not normally be paid to any member who has failed to attend at least 85% of drills during the quarter, the decision on which if appropriate is at the discretion of the Chief Fire Officer. N.B. The Council reserves the right to alter the frequency duration of drills at its discretion.
Training Coordinator
About Tirlán The farmer-owned co-operative has a first-class track record of success in the global market. Rooted in a rich heritage of family farming and embedded in its communities, Tirlán has evolved to bring the passion of its farmers and their high-quality milk and grains to the international marketplace. Using modern-day technology and applying the best processes to its milk pool of three billion litres and its premium grains portfolio, Tirlán now exports to more than 80 countries. Its award-winning brands are household names in Ireland, and include Ireland’s number one consumer dairy brand, Avonmore. The organisation draws on a wealth of experience to deliver exceptional products and tailored nutritional solutions including Kilmeaden, Wexford, Truly Grass Fed, Solmiko, CheddMax and GAIN. Tirlán has a strong market presence in the UK, France, Germany, UAE, the US, North Africa, Japan and China. A talented team of over 2,100 people manage Tirlán’s network of 11 production facilities and 52 Agri retail outlets serving its communities with annual revenues of over €3 billion expected in 2022. Tirlán’s state-of-the-art headquarters in Kilkenny city and innovation centre in Ballyragget promote innovation, creativity and collaboration. Tirlán is committed to sustainability throughout the organisation through its comprehensive Living Proof programme, and the Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi) contained within it. For more information visit www.tirlan.com We have an exciting vacancy for a Training Coordinator to work as part of Tirlán Agribusiness. The Training Co-Ordinator will assume responsibility for coordinating and carrying out the training requirements across our 52 Branches and farmer facing teams to ensure that all stakeholders receive the relevant training and reach the required level of competency. Key Responsibilities
Purchasing Support Administrator
Job Purpose Summary This role will support the Purchasing Support & Inventory Team by undertaking various Administrative Tasks, within the Purchasing Process, to help maintain inventory levels. Role Responsibilities
Relief Pharmacy Managers
(Full-Time/Part-Time Permanent opportunities available) Based in various locations throughout Northern Ireland Gordons Chemists is Northern Ireland’s largest Independent Pharmacy Chain, with 55 stores throughout Northern Ireland. This is an excellent opportunity for a newly qualified pharmacist or those seeking to develop their career further to join a well-established leading Pharmacy Chain, working with experienced teams within busy dispensary and retail environments. Essential Requirements: We reserve the right to amend criteria in order to facilitate shortlisting Locations: Positions are based in various locations across Northern Ireland. The successful applicant will routinely work in a number of stores in a geographical area, however must be flexible to work outside this area if required. Other Information: This is a permanent position suitable for those seeking either Full Time or Part Time hours. Applicants must be available to work Monday to Saturday as required as per Pharmacy rota. The successful candidate will receive a highly competitive salary and benefits package including: pension, PSNI paid fees, 25 days holiday plus statutory days and 20% staff discount.
Store Manager
JYSK is one of the fastest growing retail chains in Europe. Operating in 50 countries around the world, we have expanded from just 1 store in Denmark in 1979 to more than 3,000 stores worldwide today. At JYSK, our mission is to provide a great offer for everyone within sleeping and living. Our business concept focuses on selling quality products with a Scandinavian look and feel, at very competitive prices. JYSK’s vision is to not just be the customer’s first choice but also the employee’s first choice in the retail sector. We have ambitious growth plans in UK and Ireland over the next 5 years and are looking for confident, passionate and ambitious employees to come on that journey with us. If you bring Dedication… You will meet Possibilities. You Bring Dedication And You… Do you want to reach your potential and grow with us as we embark on an exciting expansion journey? If so, please apply today and join our team. Full Time Role - 40 HoursTraining will be done in other local Stores
Administrative Assistant
1. Job Purpose To provide an administrative support for the Finance Departments and Managing Director. To work in conjunction with other departments at Pinewood Healthcare as well as relevant people in sister Sites in the Wockhardt Company (India & UK). To create, establish and maintain accurate, efficient and up-to-date administrative systems and processes. 2. Job Content a) Handling email and phone inquiries. b) Taking messages and redirecting calls as required, including 2 days/week of switchboard duty. c) Sorting the post & booking courier. d) Managing the travel plans, appointments, and agendas of senior management. e) Taking inventory and ordering office supplies when necessary. f) Submitting reports and preparing presentations and general research. g) Developing and maintaining a filing system. h) Photocopying & scanning i) Creating and updating databases for various forms of data. j) Processing purchase orders & invoices /expenses. k) Assistance to team members in internal audits and information gathering l) Assisting colleagues & senior management whenever possible. m) Above are not exhaustive and may vary depending on the demands of the role. 3. Job Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications and Experience a) Knowledge of office management systems and procedures. b) Working knowledge of office equipment, like printers and fax machines. c) Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint, in particular). d) Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritize work. e) Attention to detail and problem solving skills. f) Excellent written and verbal communication skills. g) Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task. h) Qualification as an Administrative assistant or Secretary will be a plus.
HR Recruitment Coordinator
Salary: €30,000 per annum Duration: 6-month contract, initially About The Lunch Bag The Lunch Bag is Ireland’s leading healthy school lunch delivery service. We’re on a mission to empower children to make informed, nutritious food choices and to make healthy lunches accessible to every child - without the constraints of cost or food waste. About the Role As a Human Resource Recruiter, you’ll play a key part in growing our nationwide team who deliver our service to schools every day. You’ll manage the full recruitment process for school-based roles - from job posting to interviews - and ensure every new hire is fully vetted and trained before they start. Your role will include:
