Assistant Manager, Grade 7, Pensions & Facilities - Temporary 2 years ref no:399
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 seeking to recruit the temporary 2 year position of Assistant Manager for their Pensions and facilities team as part of the People Team - Engagement Unit. Reporting directly to the People - Engagement Manager, the successful candidate will have responsibility for Managing and supporting the development and implementation of a professional pension service to current scheme members, former members, and retired scheme members. Managing and supporting the hard and soft facility services of Castleforbes House, including operations, accounting, and financials. This includes maintenance, vendors, procurement, purchase of materials and equipment and supplies for the site and oversight of existing regional SOLAS sites. Supporting the Onboarding Clerical Officer in co-ordinating and providing a comprehensive onboarding experience for new joiners. Line management of both pensions and facilities team.
This will be a temporary 2 year 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 must be submitted through recruitment@solas.ie quoting reference number 399.
The closing date is Thursday, 28th July 2022 at 5pm.
SOLAS is an equal opportunities employer. Canvassing will disqualify.