Assistant Manager - Built Environment & Construction, FET College of the Future, Grade 7 ref no:538
SOLAS, the Further Education and Training Authority of Ireland, was established on 27 October 2013 and its mission is to fund, co-ordinate and monitor a range of Further Education and Training (FET) provisions that is responsive to the needs of learners and employers. It is an agency of the recently formed Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science. SOLAS works in close collaboration with Education and Training Boards (ETBs) across Ireland on provision of high-quality further education and training, equipping learners with relevant skills and knowledge, and providing a pipeline of talent into employment and to the Irish economy and society.
At SOLAS, we put the learner, employers and communities, which FET serves, at the heart of everything we do. Working with sister agencies, SOLAS leads actions in key policy and strategy documents including the most recent Further Education and Training (FET) Strategy 2020 – 2024, the evaluation of the National Youthreach Programmes (2019), the National Skills Strategy 2025 and the People Strategy 2020-2024 and others.
The successful applicant will assist in the management of a variety of construction and property portfolio work across areas of Climate Action, Sustainability, Procurement, and Digitalisation work within the FET College of the Future Unit. Working closely with the Unit Director and management team, this person will assist in management of activities in respect of specifying, planning, developing, delivering, and monitoring performance against internal SOLAS and external targets and requirements. The role-holder will assist the unit managers in liaising with relevant stakeholders in SOLAS, the Education and Training Boards, DFHERIS, across the sector, and more broadly across the Public Sector as part of the ‘enabling theme’ of Capital Infrastructure from the Future FET: Transforming Learning Strategy (available from the SOLAS website). A strong commitment to sustainability and climate action in the built environment is essential to all CotF activities and will be an essential trait of this role holder.
This is a permanent position for which the salary scale ranges from €70,831 to €89,636 per annum (inclusive of two long service increments) for a 35-hour week. Starting pay will be at the minimum point of the scale as per Government Circular E100/8/82. Exceptional circumstances may apply for candidates with current service in the Civil/Public service.
SOLAS offers an excellent benefit package including a contributory pension scheme and the opportunity for further training and development.
Applications, using the SOLAS Application Form, quoting reference number 538, should be e-mailed to recruitment@solas.ie.
The closing date is 12pm, Monday, 23rd September 2024
A Blended Working policy is in place and an arrangement is available to request with this role, a minimum requirement of 2 days per week in the office (Castleforbes House, Dublin 1). One of the days being the SOLAS Anchor Day - Wednesday.
Please note that as a public sector employee, you must reside in the Irish jurisdiction to avail of blended working, and in accordance with Department Public Expenditure and Reform (DPENDR) requirements, you must be available to attend in person if and when required.
SOLAS is an equal opportunities employer. Canvassing will disqualify.