Assistant Manager, G7-Safepass (Temp, 1 Year) ref no:568
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 Assistant Manager for Construction Safe Pass Operations and Card Management of Safe Pass, Construction Skills Certification Schemes (CSCS) and Quarrying Skills Certification Schemes (QSCS). The successful candidate will support continuous service improvement and drive excellence within Construction Services Unit.
The Assistant Manager will play a key role in delivering on national policy related to construction industry targets and goals. They will work closely with internal colleagues in SOLAS, and with stakeholders in industry and further education and training.
The successful applicant will have relevant experience at the appropriate level, with an emphasis on construction programme delivery, monitoring, 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. Travel, to include overnights away from base is a requirement for this role.
This is a temporary position for which the salary scale ranges from €72,970 to €92,343 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 568, should be e-mailed to recruitment@solas.ie
Please complete the application form as specified. SOLAS will not accept CVs.
The closing date is 12pm, Wednesday, 28 May 2025
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.