Assistant Manager, Construction, Quality & Green Skills Unit ref no: 403
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.
SOLAS is recruiting a temporary (2 years) position of Assistant Manager to support continuous service improvement and drive excellence within the Construction Services Unit. This unit supports the delivery of Government policy objectives relevant to the Construction and Quarrying sectors.
The Assistant Manager will play a key role in delivering on national policy and the related targets and goals for the construction and quarrying sectors, and for further education and training in Ireland. They will work closely with internal colleagues in SOLAS, and with stakeholders in industry and further education and training. The details of goals and targets are set out in policy and strategy documents that include the Further Education and Training Strategy 2020- 2024, the National Skills Strategy 2025; Housing for All, and the current Programme for Government.
The successful applicant will have broad relevant experience at the appropriate level, with an emphasis on project management, construction programme delivery, stakeholder management, and a track record in driving continuous service improvement and innovation. The successful candidate must be positive and enthusiastic, flexible, and able to demonstrate relevant achievements in their career to date.
This is a temporary position for which the salary scale ranges from €63,682 to €80,588 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 403, should be e-mailed to recruitment@solas.ie.
The closing date is Tuesday 19th July 2022 by 5pm.
SOLAS is an equal opportunities employer. Canvassing will disqualify.