Craft Apprenticeship Assistant Manager, Apprenticeship Services Unit, Grade 7 ref no:453
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.
SOLAS is recruiting a suitable candidate at Assistant Manager (Grade 7) level, this is a 2.5-year temporary role and will involve taking the lead on specific tasks within craft apprenticeship to support the Manager Craft Apprenticeship. The main focus will be on planning and scheduling, liaising with internal and external partners and stakeholders across all phases of the apprenticeship programme with responsibility for capacity planning, supervision, and monitoring of the apprenticeship schedule. This encompasses the development of capacity plans, monitoring the apprenticeship database and liaising with apprenticeship stakeholders on apprenticeship matters.
This is a temporary position (2.5 years) for which the salary scale ranges from €67,573 to €85,513 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 453, should be e-mailed to recruitment@solas.ie.
The closing date is 5pm, Thursday 16 March 2023
SOLAS is an equal opportunities employer. Canvassing will disqualify.