Assistant Manager, Grade 7, Activation and Recruitment in Construction Skills (ARCS) Temp, 18 Months ref no: 370
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, together with the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection (DEASP), The Education and Training Boards Ireland (ETBI) are establishing a cross functional Activation and Recruitment Unit (ARCS) to support the Construction industry.
We are currently recruiting a temporary Assistant Manager, Activation and Recruitment in Construction Skills (ARCS). The role will be based in SOLAS (working remotely, initially) with a remit of working with team members from DEASP and ETBI to establish the full range of labour activation and Further Educational supports for those seeking employment within the Construction sector.
This temporary (18 Month) position for which the salary scale ranges from €63,682 to €80,588 per annum (inclusive of two long service increments) for a 37-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 370, should be e-mailed to recruitment@solas.ie.
The Closing date is Tuesday 15th March 2022 at 5pm.
SOLAS is an equal opportunities employer. Canvassing will disqualify.