Assistant Manager, Strategic Promotion and Stakeholder Engagement, Grade 7 -National Apprenticeship Office ref no:576
The National Apprenticeship Office wishes to appoint an Assistant Manager for strategic promotion and stakeholder engagement. The person in this role will lead implementation of actions in the Plan relating to strategic promotion and repositioning of apprenticeships in Ireland as well as engagement with key stakeholders who include over 9,500 employers, 28,400+ apprentices, support staff including ‘SOLAS Authorised Officers’, training providers, consortia coordinators and other consortia representatives, social partners, Government agencies and departments. There are an estimated 40,000 people currently involved in/participating in national apprenticeships; this community is growing month on month. The Assistant Manager for strategic promotion and stakeholder engagement will play a key role in this expansion.
In line with the deliverables in the Action Plan for Apprenticeship 2021-2025, the person appointed as Assistant Manager will take a lead in identifying and addressing employer barriers to participation in apprenticeship and increasing the number of employers using apprenticeship as a talent pipeline (KD4 & KD5); increasing the voice of under-represented cohorts in apprenticeship (KD7); monitoring and assessing targets via surveys and other forms of feedback (KD9); repositioning apprenticeships so that they are sufficiently visible, and recognised by learners and influencers (parents, family, friends, teachers, guidance counsellors) as an attractive route to qualifications and a career (KD10) and enabling apprentices will be supported to complete their programmes through clear communication, support networks and increased ownership of their learning journey (KD11).
This is a permanent 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 NAO Application Form, quoting reference number 576, should be e-mailed to recruitment@nao.ie. Please complete the application form as specified. CVs will not be accepted.
The closing date is 12pm, Monday, 11 August 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 NAO Anchor Day - Tuesday.
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.