Communications Officers (Grade 8) Branding, Communications and FET Strategy Implementation
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. In May 2020, SOLAS launched its first People Strategy, as a catalyst to transform our working environment and culture, and create the conditions for our future organisation to thrive and achieve its goals.
Applications are invited for the permanent roles of Communications Officers, Grade 8, (2 Posts) – Branding, Communications and FET Strategy Implementation who will report directly to the Communications Specialist in the Communications, Branding and FET Strategy Implementation directorate. As part of the Communications and Branding team, the successful candidates will play a key role in the development and delivery of both internal and external branding and communications campaigns and activity for SOLAS and the wider Further Education and Training Sector.
This is a permanent position for which the salary scale ranges from €39,463 to €63,290 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 333, should be e-mailed to recruitment@solas.ie
The closing date is Tuesday, 2nd November 2021 by 5pm.
SOLAS is an equal opportunities employer.
Canvassing will disqualify.
Please Note: Since March 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic and in line with Government instructions and restrictions, SOLAS staff are working remotely. Please note Castleforbes House, Dublin is the base for this position, and we will return there when allowed to do so, while again abiding by Government instructions and restrictions. SOLAS has committed to a hybrid working model in the future and we await further instruction from our governing Department on these arrangements.