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BACKGROUND The Finance Department deals with the short and long-term financing of the City Council’s operations, both of a revenue and capital nature. It has a key role in leading and managing an effective and responsive financial service to support service delivery. The City Council’s 2026 revenue budget is €1.69bn and provides for operational activities and is funded through rates, government grants and service charges. In addition, the three year Capital programme 2025 – 2027 amounts to €3.26bn and provides for the delivery of planned infrastructure. THE ROLE Dublin City Council operates within an increasingly complex regulatory and governance environment. Reporting to the Head of Finance, the Compliance Officer (Temporary), will be responsible for coordinating compliance, monitoring adherence to statutory and internal requirements and reporting on organisation-wide compliance performance. THE IDEAL CANDIDATE SHALL • have significant experience at a management level; • have a satisfactory knowledge of public service organisation in Ireland; • have a good knowledge of local government sectoral developments and understand their impact for Dublin City Council; • have proven experience in policy development, risk management, collaboration, internal control review and reporting to senior management; • have strong communication, analytical, and cross-functional collaboration skills; • have excellent organisation skills and possess the drive to deliver the required results; • have strong judgement and capacity to work autonomously; • have an ability to operate effectively in an environment with significant complexity and pace; • have experience of staff supervision and performance management; • have an ability to work and deliver results within tight deadlines, in a changing and fast moving environment; • have good knowledge and awareness of Health and Safety Legislation and Regulations, the implications for the organisation and the employee, and their application in the workplace. QUALIFICATIONS CHARACTER: Each candidate shall 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, EXPERIENCE, ETC.: Each candidate must, on the latest date for receipt of completed applications:- (a) be well educated; (b) have significant experience at an appropriate level in leading teams and managing resources; (c) possess a high standard of administrative and management experience at an appropriate level Desirable • Minimum Level 8 in the National Framework of Qualifications in Business or equivalent; • Additional qualifications i.e. QFA, IIA or equivalent; • Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar role in compliance or internal audit with exposure to Public Sector Audits and Auditors. DUTIES The duties of the post include, but are not limited to, the following:- • Develop and monitor the implementation of compliance frameworks and a system for compliance reporting. • Produce and implement an annual compliance monitoring plan with relevant stakeholders. • Review procedures and systems on a planned basis from the viewpoint of effective compliance and work with departments to develop solutions necessary to ensure compliance. • Work with relevant departments to identify priorities for the development of compliance management including the monitoring and reporting on compliance with corporate policies and procedures. • Produce professional high-level reports for Senior Management. • Carry out investigations and enquiries across the organisation on compliance matters and highlight or escalate areas of concern. • Contribute to and assist in the development of policies in relation to effective compliance controls within the organisation. • Collaborate with all departments to develop a culture of compliance across the organisation. • Review staff training processes to ensure appropriate compliance competencies. Educate employees on not only the regulations, but also the impact on the organisation if these are not complied with. • Continuously improve the control environment across the organisation and the assessment and reporting of its effectiveness. • Work with departments and the Risk Management Unit to ensure that compliance risk is identified, managed and mitigated effectively. • Inform risk register/risk management at local level and identify areas of concern for more detailed examination • Carry out 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. The post holder may therefore be required to perform duties appropriate to the post, other than those detailed above, and to take instructions from and report to, an appropriate Officer or such designated Officer as may be assigned from time to time by the City Council. The duties of the post are to give to the local authority and to (a) the local authorities or bodies for which the Chief Executive is Chief Executive, and (b) to any other local authority or body with which an agreement has been made by the local authority or by any of the authorities or bodies referred to in sub-paragraph (a) of this paragraph under the general direction and control of the Chief Executive or of such officers as the Chief Executive may from time to time determine, such appropriate computing, technical, management, administrative, executive, supervisory, advisory and ancillary services as may be required by any local authority or body hereinbefore mentioned in the exercise and performance of any of its powers, functions and duties and to exercise such powers, functions and duties as may be delegated to them by the Chief Executive from time to time including the duty of servicing all committees that may be established by any such local authority or body. The holder of the post will, if required, act for an officer of a higher level. SELECTION PROCESS • The post of Compliance Officer (Temporary) will be filled from this publicly advertised competition. Selection shall be by means of a competition conducted by or on behalf of Dublin City Council. • Candidates should note that the information provided by them in their application form and assessment questions will form the basis on which eligibility and short listing is conducted. • Dublin City Council reserves the right to undertake eligibility and/or shortlist candidates in the manner it deems most appropriate. • A panel may be formed on the basis of interviews. A candidate whose name is on a panel and who satisfies the Council that they possess the qualifications declared for the post and that they are otherwise suitable for appointment may, within the life of the panel, subject to the appropriate Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage sanction, be appointed as an appropriate vacancy arises. • The life of the panel shall be for a period of one year from the date of its formation. • Dublin City Council shall require any person to whom an appointment is offered to take up such appointment within a period of not more than one month and if they fail to take up appointment within such period, or such longer period as the Council in its absolute discretion may determine, the Council shall not appoint them. SHORTLISTING Dublin City Council reserves the right to shortlist candidates to proceed to the interview stage of the competition. Shortlisting of candidates will be on the basis of information supplied on the Application Form, in conjunction with the answers given in the assessment question(s). It is therefore in your own interest to provide a detailed and accurate account of your qualifications/experience in your application. The shortlisting process will provide for the assessment of each applicant’s application form against predetermined criteria that reflect the skills and depth of experience considered to be essential for a position at this level. INTERVIEW The interview will be competency based and marks will be awarded under the following competencies; • Management and Change • Delivering Results • Performance through People • Personal Effectiveness • Local Authority Knowledge and Experience SALARY: The salary scale for the position of Compliance Officer (Temporary) is; €81,777; €82,506; €85,715; €88,944; €92,179; €95,379; €98,600 (Maximum); €102,252 (1st LSI) (after 3 years satisfactory service on the Maximum); €108,074 (2nd LSI) (after 3 years satisfactory service on the 1st LSI). Entry point to this scale will be determined in accordance with Circulars issued by the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage. In accordance with Departmental Circular letter EL 02/2011, a person who is not a serving public service employee on or after 1st January 2011, will enter the scale for the position at the minimum point. Rate of remuneration may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government Policy. Under the Public Service Stability Agreement 2013, the working hours for newly appointed/promoted staff are 35 hours per week. PARTICULARS OF POSITION The post is temporary (2 years), whole time and pensionable. Dublin City Council reserves the right to, at any time, assign an employee to any Department now or in the future. The nature of this employment is fixed term in line with sanction received from the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage. CITIZENSHIP Candidates must, by the date of application 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. Dublin City Council welcomes all nationalities and ethnic backgrounds to join its diverse workforce and we hereby reserve the sole discretion to vary the above requirements from time to time subject to the business needs and staffing requirements. IRISH PROFICIENCY As part of our ongoing commitment to support the Irish language, our leadership on the Gaeilge365 programme and to comply with the Official Languages (Amendment) Act 2021, we are gathering information on candidates’ capacity to speak Irish. Under this legislation, public bodies are required to ensure that 20% of new recruits are capable of performing their duties through Irish by 2030. While this position is not an Irish language speaking role, we are asking all applicants to indicate their current level of Irish language ability. This information will be used for workforce planning purposes only and will not form part of the selection process for this competition.
Duty Manager
Main purpose of the role: Ensure the store operates efficiently and effectively and provide our customers with the very best customer service and fresh food offering at all times in a clean, safe environment. To deliver on key store targets (sales and profitability) through effective management of people and operations. The ideal candidate will have/be: Minimum 2 years€,, experience in a management position; Good knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word); Experience balancing cash/tills; Excellent communication skills; Good delegation skills; Highly driven with a strong work ethic; An understanding of how to achieve KPIs and targets; Commerciality and brand awareness; Passion for grocery retail; Thrive in a fast-paced working environment. Main duties: Actively live SuperValu brand-values i.e. Genuine, Passion for Food, Vibrant, Committed, Innovative and Imaginative; Set, monitor and achieve sales targets with the team on gross profit margin, net margin, waste and other KPIs as agreed with Store Manager; Implement planograms correctly and ensure the correct range is in place in store; Merchandise and present the store to the highest standard; Approachable and a role model who leads by example and encourages teamwork and fosters a positive attitude and atmosphere in the workplace; Ability to develop and promote good communication between employees and management in a safe, respectful and inclusive environment; Support Store Manager in the development and training of the team and in ensuring the smooth running of the store; Manage employee performance, giving regular feedback, recognition and encouragement; Deal with all customer queries efficiently, professionally and consistent with store policy; Understand achieving margins in all departments; Engage with new initiatives and embrace new ways of working;
Retail Assistant
Overview Everything we do starts with the people we serve. We’re proud to be the traders behind the tradespeople: the nuts and bolts behind the job, always ready to save the day (or at least the project). From power tools to workwear, cables to pipe fittings, we offer over 60,000 products across 900+ stores – and that’s not to mention our industry-leading digital services. Join Screwfix and be part of a team of experts who get the job done quickly, affordably, and always with a smile. You’ll be at the core of Screwfix, making sure our customers are the heart of everything we do. You’ll take your time to really get to know them whilst delivering genuinely great service. Our Retail Assistants are vital to the running of a store, so you’ll always be kept busy. And with the help of our excellent training programmes and varied shift patterns to support a healthy work life balance, you’ll be on the right track for a promising career with us! Bring the can do attitude and we’ll train you up! At Screwfix, you don’t need product know how to get stuck in and succeed Hours to be worked flexibly across Monday to Sunday on a rota basis, with early mornings and late evenings included Opening Hours: Monday - Friday (7am to 8pm) Saturday (7am to 6pm) Sunday (10am to 6pm) Responsibilities WHAT’S IT LIKE TO BE A RETAIL ASSISTANT?
Trainee Optical Assistant
The role Are you a caring individual looking to start your career as an Optical Assistant? You’ve come to the right place. We aren’t looking for people with years of experience and heaps of qualifications, just passionate, hard-workers ready to confidently welcome and help customers as they walk through our doors. And once you’ve found your feet as a Trainee Optical Assistant, you don’t just have to stop there. We have plenty of professional training and development in other business areas, as well as the support of experienced Opticians and Technicians supporting you on your journey. So whatever you want your career to look like, you can bring it to life at Specsavers. Our store Based in Sligo, our store has great career progression opportunities! What’s on offer? As well as all the support you need and great training and development opportunities, we have a whole load of benefits on offer for you to enjoy. These include:
Business Advisor
The Position & Role The Local Enterprise Office Kildare was established in April 2014 and involved the amalgamation of the business support unit of Kildare County Council and Kildare County Enterprise Board. Its offices are currently located in The Merits Building, Devoy Park, Naas Co. Kildare. The Office is responsible for: • The delivery of the Local Enterprise Office Programme in partnership with Enterprise Ireland • The delivery of a variety of Economic Development Projects including Economic Promotion • The development and delivery of Special Projects including European Funding, URDF, RRDF, REDF The Business Advisor will report to the Head of Enterprise, Economic Development & Tourism or any other officer as designated by the Chief Executive. The Competition The purpose of this recruitment campaign is to form a panel for Kildare County Council from which temporary posts may be filled at Business Advisor Grade as vacancies arise. The Candidate It is desirable that candidates demonstrate through their application form and at the interview that they: • Have an excellent understanding of commercial business and significant experience in working with the business community • Have an excellent understanding of project development and delivery (specialisation in any of the below sectors while not essential may be an advantage): ▪ EU project management ▪ Food enterprise development ▪ Craft & textile enterprise development ▪ Tourism enterprise development ▪ Circular economy, social enterprise development • Have excellent communications skills and experience in client/customer engagement and management • Have significant experience in event management and/or delivery of projects • Be experienced in the use of financial management systems both from an administrative and reporting perspective • Have experience in the management and utilisation of new communications technologies in particular digital marketing • Have a strong capability to multitask and work to deadlines • Be self-motivated with an ability to work on own initiative but within a dynamic small team environment • Have a strong understanding of the needs of small and micro businesses and the role of the Local Enterprise Office, including knowledge of its supports, services and processes • Have the ability to motivate, empower and encourage staff under his/her control to achieve maximum performance • Possess a strong business acumen with experience that demonstrates an understanding of the phases of business development including a demonstrated ability to analyse and interpret business proposals from various perspectives, e.g., finance, marketing, process/operations, etc. Duties and Responsibilities The Business Advisor will report to the Head of the Enterprise, Economic Development & Tourism or any other officer as designated by the Chief Executive. Roles and responsibilities encompass the following key areas and will depend on assignment: • Financial management, accounting, budgeting and reporting. This includes financial and other reporting to Council bodies, Enterprise Ireland, The Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation and to various other government departments in addition to European Union • Delivery of a variety of projects in Business Support and Economic Development • The provision of one-to-one business advice and guidance to new and existing businesses • Proactively identify opportunities for Kildare County Council to improve the local economic environment and/or the LEO’s offering of services to its client businesses • Develop and lead initiatives designed to support microenterprises to increase performance and competitiveness, to support them to increase market share, assist with their exporting activities and to invest in R&D • Act as a liaison between local organisations, businesses and individuals and representatives of government, business and industry concerning economic/enterprise development • Secure funding for economic development programmes and activities and support the development of funding proposals • Represent the council at economic conferences at local, regional, national and international levels. The nature of the role may necessitate overnight travel nationally or internationally • Provide advice regarding market analysis and economic opportunities • Identify opportunities for joint ventures and assist with any negotiations • Research private and public sector economic development funding opportunities and develop cross functional proposals and projects • Engaging on collaborative initiatives and EU programmes as required by the Head of Enterprise, Economic Development & Tourism • Promoting and implementing innovation and continuous improvement in the processes and programmes of the Local Enterprise Office • Other duties required to contribute to the successful management of the Local Enterprise Office services as may be assigned from time to time by the Head of the Local Enterprise, Economic and/or other nominated members of the Local Enterprise Office management team Qualifications 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 and Experience etc.: It is desirable that each candidate should, on the latest date for receipt of completed applications: • Have a relevant third level business qualification (Level 7 or greater) • Have at least 3 years’ relevant business experience • Have significant experience of working in or working with small and micro businesses and be familiar with the broad range of supports and agencies available to support local businesses • Have significant experience of working with a variety of different levels of stakeholders • Demonstrate significant experience in the development of projects from concept to development to delivery stage • Have financial literacy skills to undertake evaluation and assessment of project proposals for financial assistance and other supports • Have excellent communications and business report writing skills with demonstrated evidence of robust IT literacy (i.e., MS Office skills including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint) • Have excellent research capability, analytical skills and presentation skills Please supply copies of any certificates, diplomas or degrees you may have with the application form. Non-Irish qualifications must be accompanied by a determination from Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) to establish their comparability against the Irish National Framework of Qualifications. Overseas qualifications must also be accompanied by a translation document. Driving Licence Applicants should at the date of appointment hold a full valid Irish/EU licence for Class B vehicles, or a licence acceptable to NDLS for transfer to full Irish licence. They must be a competent driver and shall drive a car in the course of their duties and for this purpose provide and maintain a car to the satisfaction of the local authority. The council must be indemnified on their insurance. Particulars of Employment The Post The post is whole-time (i.e., 35 hours per week) temporary appointment. Location Kildare County Council reserves the right to assign the successful candidates to any premises in use by the Council, now or in the future. Staff will be based at Kildare Local Enterprise Office, The Merits Building, Áras Chill Dara, or other council facilities within the county. The person appointed will be required to report to their place of work by their own means of transport and at their own expense. Commencement Kildare County Council shall require a person to whom an appointment is offered to take up such appointment within a period of not more than one month and if they fail to take up the appointment within such period, or such other longer period as the Council in its absolute discretion may determine, Kildare County Council shall not appoint them. Working Hours The current working hours are 35 hours per week. The hours of work are 9.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. Mondays to Fridays (rotas operate for lunchtime opening). Kildare County Council also has a flexi time system in operation, details of which are available from the Human Resources Section. The Council reserves the right to alter the hours of work from time to time in line with Government Circulars. You may be required to work overtime on various occasions. All hours worked are subject to and recorded in accordance with the provisions of the Organisation of Working Time Act, 1997, and the Organisation of Working Time Regulations, 2001. Kildare County Council requires employees to record their hours using a clocking system. Reporting Arrangements The Business Advisor reports directly to the appropriate supervisor in the section or to any other employee of Kildare County Council as the Director of Services or other appropriate employee may designate for this purpose. A system of regular appraisal will be operated during employment, which will involve discussions between the employee and the line manager regarding performance and conduct. Probationary Period of Employment Where a person is permanently appointed to Kildare County Council, the following provisions shall apply: a) There shall be a period after appointment takes effect during which such a person shall hold the position on probation b) Such period shall be twelve months, but the Chief Executive may, at their discretion, extend such period c) Such a person shall cease to hold the position at the end of the period of probation, unless during this period the Chief Executive has certified that the service is satisfactory d) The period at (a) above may be terminated on giving one week’s notice as per the Minimum Notice and Terms of Employment Acts e) There will be assessments during the probationary period Remuneration €57,895 per annum to €66,017 per annum (maximum) €68,367 per annum (LSI 1) (after 3 years satisfactory service at maximum) €70,730 per annum (LSI 2) (after 6 years satisfactory service at maximum) On appointment successful candidates will be placed on the first point of the salary scale. Appointment to a higher point of the salary scale may apply to candidates employed elsewhere in the public service, subject to verification of service history. Remuneration is paid fortnightly by PayPath directly to the employee’s nominated bank account. The current wage pay cycle may be revised during the period of employment. Remuneration is subject to all statutory deductions, e.g., P.A.Y.E. and P.R.S.I. Increments are paid annually subject to satisfactory attendance, conduct and performance and national agreements. Increments may be withheld if performance, attendance and/or conduct are not satisfactory. Superannuation & Retirement A person who becomes a pensionable employee of the County Council will be required in respect of their superannuation to contribute to the Local Authority at the appropriate rate. The terms of the Local Government Superannuation (Consolidation) Scheme 1998 as amended or the Public Services Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2004 or the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme & Other Provisions) Act 2012 will apply as appropriate on appointment. Retirement age for employees is dependent on their relevant contract of employment, with due consideration being given to the rules of the superannuation scheme to which they belong. • For appointees who are deemed not to be “new entrants” as defined in the Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, retirement is compulsory on reaching 65 years of age • The minimum retirement age for “new entrants” to the public service as defined in the Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2004 is 65. There is no mandatory retirement age • Effective from 1st January 2013, the Single Public Service Scheme applies to all first-time new entrants to the public service, as well as to former public servants returning to the public service after a break of more than 26 weeks: Retirement age is set, initially, at 66 years; this will rise in step with statutory changes in the State Pension Contributory (SPC) age to 67 years in 2021 and 68 years in 2028 Compulsory retirement age will be 70 Annual Leave Granting of annual leave, payment for annual leave and arrangements for public holidays will be governed by the provisions of the Organisation of Working Time Act 1997 and the nationally agreed annual leave scheme for the sector. The annual leave year runs from 1st January to 31st December. The current leave entitlement for this post is 30 days. The Chief Executive of Kildare County Council retains autonomy regarding office closures (e.g., Christmas office closure). Any days arising from such closure will be reserved from the employee’s annual leave entitlement. Proposed office closure days will be reviewed and advised to all employees each year. Residence The person holding the office must reside in, or at an address convenient to the Local Authority, as approved by the Chief Executive. Outside Employment The position is whole-time, and the officer may not engage in private practice or be connected with any outside business which would interfere with the performance of official duties. Code of Conduct/Organisation Policies Employees are required to adhere to all current and future Kildare County Council codes of practice including Code of Conduct of Employees and all current and future organisational policies including, but not limited to Health and Safety, Communications, Data Protection, Equality, Staff Mobility, Attendance Management and Use of Electronic Equipment. Training Employees are required to attend and participate fully in training programmes as may be decided by the Council from time to time and to apply their learning in the course of their daily working activities.
Assistant Librarian
The Role Maynooth University is committed to a strategy in which the primary University goals of excellent research and scholarship and outstanding education are interlinked and equally valued. We are seeking an Assistant Librarian, Academic Engagement, Teaching & Learning to identify and respond to university, faculty and departmental needs, and promote and advocate the use of Library resources, facilities and services accordingly. They will play a key role in engaging with the academic community and delivering the Library’s strategy as an active member of the Teaching and Learning team and as part of the wider library team. Principal Duties • Working within the Library’s Teaching & Learning team, strategically develop and manage relationships with academic faculties, departments and staff to communicate key messages about the Library’s mission, in a timely and effective way • Actively develop collaborative opportunities to enhance academic engagement with the Library, our services and resources including our teaching and classes • Represent the University Librarian at relevant faculty and departmental meetings to ascertain a clear understanding of Programme, Faculty and Departmental requirements, promote and advocate the role of the Library and develop relationships with academic staff • In consultation with the Library Management team, develop a programme of targeted contacts with Head of Departments and other key academic contacts • Report key issues arising from meetings, contacts and other engagements with academic staff to the Library Management team • Seek opportunities for the Library to collaborate with colleagues across the University in the areas of collections, teaching and research • Collaborate with the Teaching & Learning Librarians to identify library class delivery and content priorities aligned with module outcomes across the undergraduate and postgraduate curricula • Collaborate with colleagues in Research, Open Scholarship and Innovation to identify and support university researchers, including co-delivery of events and workshops to meet academic and researcher training need • Liaise with academic staff and Library colleagues to promote, advocate and develop Library collections to meet the University’s changing teaching and research requirements • Support library teaching activities by participating in LiST and other events and classes delivered to specific groups of students • Respond to information-related queries across a range of subject areas and using a range of tools • Represent the Library on national and international committees and fora where appropriate The ideal candidate will have: Essential • A degree and a postgraduate qualification in Librarianship • Experience of working in an academic library or similar environment • Excellent communication and inter-personal skills with an ability to work closely with colleagues to deliver agreed deadlines • Experience of managing and delivering on strategic projects and initiatives • Excellent knowledge of information resources, platforms and tools, including engaging with, using and promoting academic databases • Excellent organisational and planning skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, adapt and meet deadlines • Flexibility to adjust tasks and priorities as needed to ensure the service is consistently maintained Desirable • Experience using and communicating on social media platforms • A track record of speaking and making other professional contributions in the library field • A knowledge of and ability to engage proactively with new and emerging technologies using a proactive, innovative and user focused approach Department The Library There are two main buildings - the John Paul II Library and the Russell Library, both of which hold significant book, archive and manuscript collections. The John Paul II Library holds over 400,000 print items. Access is also provided to over 500,000 electronic books and 70,000 electronic journals. The overall strategy for Maynooth University Library is articulated in the current Library Strategic Plan. The Library’s Strategic Plan 2024-2028 has set out an aspiring plan to guide the library’s work over the next four years as we endeavour to enhance our services, resources, and impact on the campus community. Further information about the Library can be found on the Library’s website, https://www.maynoothuniversity.ie/library and social media platforms. The University Maynooth University is a very distinctive university, a collegial institution focused on science and engineering, humanities, and social sciences, and equally committed to research, teaching and community engagement. Located in Ireland’s only university town, its distinctive features and character owe much to its unique history and heritage. It provides a high-quality educational experience to over 17,000 students on a campus with 18th century roots and 21st century dynamism. Maynooth University is a place of lively contrasts – a modern institution, dynamic, rapidly-growing, research-led and engaged, yet grounded in historic academic strengths and scholarly traditions. We offer a range of programmes at undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral level in the humanities, science and engineering and social sciences, including business, law and education, along with a range of international programmes and partnerships. The strategic trajectory and accomplishments of Maynooth University, since its establishment as an autonomous public university, are exceptional and a source of great pride to the university community, staff, students and alumni. Maynooth University ranked in the top 90 global Times Higher Education (THE) Young University rankings in 2024. Maynooth University’s growing global reputation is based on the originality, quality, importance and impact of its research and scholarship, commitment to teaching and learning, the quality of academic programmes, and its leadership in widening participation in higher education. The sources of success are the dedication of its staff and the energy and engagement of its students. Maynooth University’s Values Our values define who we are, what we believe in and how we act as a community. They underpin our future success and guide our expectations of ourselves and each other. Our values apply to everyone in the University community: • Integrity • Collegiality • Responsibility • Freedom of expression • Ambition Salary Assistant Librarian (Grade II): €46,292 – €64,945 p.a. pro rata at 0.5 FTE (9 points) Appointments will be made in accordance with public sector pay provisions. Hours of work A 35-hour working week is in operation in respect of full-time positions (pro-rated for part-time positions). This can be reviewed or adjusted from time to time through national agreements. Location The place of work is the campus of Maynooth University, Maynooth, Co. Kildare.
Tour Guide
Job Summary: We are seeking seasonal Tour Guides for the House of Waterford who are enthusiastic and can provide engaging tours for our visitors. The ideal candidate will have passion to deliver the Waterford story and have excellent interpersonal skills. Key Responsibilities: How to Apply: Interested candidates should submit their CV and a brief cover letter explaining their interest in the role and any relevant experience.
Right to Read Coordinator (Grade 6)
About the role This is a great opportunity to join the Local Government Management Agency (LGMA) at a time of transformation and innovation both in the Agency, and across the wider local government sector. The Right to Read Co-ordinator will work as part of Libraries Development. The role will involve the facilitation, implementation and promotion of the policies and objectives of the Libraries Development team and national library strategy. The Right to Read Coordinator will report to the Deputy Head of Libraries Development. The Right to Read Programme is an initiative under the national Public Library Strategy The Library is the Place. It aims to deliver more systematic literacy and reading development support at local level, identifying a standard service offer and bringing together the knowledge and experience of skilled staff in local authority services and local agencies. The programme strengthens existing relationships and builds on the partnership approach in delivering literacy and reading development support. Right to Read complements and supports existing national strategies and initiatives, including the Department of Education and Youth and the Department of Children, Disability and Equality’s National Literacy and Numeracy Strategy and the First 5 whole government strategy. The Right to Read Coordinator is a key role for the delivery of the Right to Read programme and support of the National Programmes Committee, Reading & Literacy Working Group and Culture Working Group. The coordinator will be a central resource for implementing and driving the national Right to Read programme across all library services, for supporting the strategic development of the programme and of other work areas of the National Programmes Committee. The Right to Read Coordinator will support the local delivery of the Right to Read programme through collaboration and coordination with relevant and complementary programmes, initiatives and organisations and will lead the development and monitoring of the annual programme of work. The Right to Read Coordinator will support the National Programmes Committee and the Chair of the Committee. Key Duties and Responsibilities The role of the Right to Read Coordinator will include: • Management of the implementation of the Right to Read programme • Liaison with and support for the Reading & Literacy Working Group of the LGMA National Programmes Committee • Development of strategies and plans to ensure the implementation and evaluation of the key elements of the role in conjunction with the Reading & Literacy Working Group • Liaison with local authority partners, Right to Read Coordinators and relevant government departments and national agencies in relation to the implementation of the actions of the programme • Development and management of an annual work plan in conjunction with the Right to Read Working Group of the National Programmes Committee • Coordination of the Right to Read Coordinators Network, including oversight of the development of local annual action plans, planning and coordination of scheduled workshops, network communications, liaison and management of the annual evaluation review • Working with the Right to Read National Steering Group, the Reading & Literacy Working Group and the Coordinators Network to develop the Right to Read Programme and introduce new services • Management of the development and provision to the library services of annual national branding, promotional materials and merchandise for the programme • Identification of opportunities and development of partnerships and collaboration with national agencies and organisations • Facilitation of the development of local partnerships and collaboration with local Healthy City and County Coordinators, other Healthy Ireland coordinators, local agencies and organisations • Ongoing monitoring and review of progress of the programme and preparation of annual reports of activity under the programme • Preparation and oversight of delivery of communications and promotional activity for the programme • Management of budgets, overall financial expenditure and programme reporting • Co-ordination of the development and preparation of annual programmes of activity and programme guidelines • Management of the Right to Read Coordinators network including communication, training and support, networking events and shared learning opportunities • Support for the National Right to Read Steering Group • Coordination of support for the LGMA National Programmes Committee and Committee Chair, working with the Deputy Head and other national programme coordinators • Support for the Culture Working Group of the National Programmes Committee • Undertake any other duties of a similar level and responsibilities as may be required Essential Requirements Character Candidates shall 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. Each candidate must, on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms, have: (i) A degree (level 8 on the National Framework of Qualifications) in the area of Library and Information Studies (ii) Satisfactory experience of library work And Demonstrate the competencies as set out in the LGMA Competency Framework (see Appendix 2 in Candidate Information Booklet) Desirable Skills • Strong leadership and project management skills • Strong understanding and experience of programme planning and service delivery • Excellent communication skills, including written communication and an aptitude for report writing and social media skills • Ability to work simultaneously at both strategic and operational level • Excellent collaborative, networking, representation and relationship-building skills • Ability to negotiate and handle difficult situations • Financial administration and budgeting skills • Data management and IT skills Principal Conditions of Service General The appointment is for a permanent Right to Read Coordinator (Grade 6) post in the Local Government Management Agency and is subject to general terms and conditions in operation relating to appointments in the Agency. Remuneration The salary scale applicable to this position as per circular EL 02-2026 1st February 2026 is as follows: €57,895 - €70,730 per year The holder of the office shall pay to the LGMA any fees or other monies (other than his/her inclusive salary) payable to or 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. 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. Different terms and conditions may apply if you are currently a serving civil or public servant.
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