Director, Adult Literacy for Life, Grade 4 ref no: 402
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 appoint aDirector on a four-year fixed term contract within the Transformation Division. The Director will be an integral part of the senior leadership team, reporting directly to the Executive Director, Transformation. The successful candidate will play a major role in the establishment and implementation of the National Adult Literacy for Life (ALL) Programme Office, to deliver on the Adult Literacy, Numeracy and Digital Literacy 10-Year Strategy for Ireland; the strategy was launched in late 2021 by the Minister of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science (MFHERIS). The ALL Strategy aims to ensure every adult has the necessary literacy, numeracy and digital literacy skills to fully engage in society and realise their potential and the successful candidate will ensure the delivery of the key targets identified in the strategy, as documented in the Adult Literacy for Life (ALL) implementation plan.
This is a four year fixed term position for which the salary scale ranges from €91,609 to €113,313 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 402.
The closing date is Friday, 29th July 2022 at 5pm.
https://www.adultliteracyforlife.ie/
SOLAS is an equal opportunities employer. Canvassing will disqualify.