Assistant Manager Capital, Grade 7 - National Apprenticeship Office ref no:609
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 Greenskills Strategy , the National Skills Strategy 2025 and the People Strategy 2020-2024 and others.
This role is based in the National Apprenticeship Office and will lead the unit in implementation of actions in the Action Plan relating to the strategic development of system capacity through capital. It will involve taking the lead on various capital related tasks and projects to support the growth and maintenance of the apprenticeship system. This postholder will support the planning, delivery and operation of capital projects for all apprenticeships. The main focus of this role will be to project manage the apprenticeship capital investment programme for the National Apprenticeship Office. The postholder will ensure operational excellence by performing managerial tasks, such as continuing to develop, implement and maintain capital funding processes with adherence to the infrastructure guidelines both internally and externally with key stakeholders.
The successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate strong project management skills and have experience in procurement methodology and delivery of multi stakeholder projects. The ability to engage with a wide range of stakeholders and counterparties at all levels and to lead and develop relationships are also key aspects of the role.
This is a permanent position for which the salary scale ranges from €74,437 to €94,199 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 609, should be e-mailed to recruitment@solas.ie. Please complete the application form as specified. CVs will not be accepted.
The closing date is 12pm, Monday, 30 March 2026
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.
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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 opportunity employer. SOLAS welcomes people with diverse and underrepresented backgrounds to apply. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process, please reach out to us on recruitment@solas.ie . Canvassing will disqualify.