Director of Construction, Quality and Green Skills (Grade 4) ref no: 323

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 now seeking to recruit a Director of Construction, Quality & Green Skills. Reporting directly to the Executive Director of Delivery, the Director of Construction, Quality & Green Skills will have broad relevant work experience at a senior level, leading an operational team with significant statutory or organisational responsibility, or formulating and implementing strategies related to quality, construction, the green agenda or wider skills development in a complex organisation and with a record of continuous development, improvement, and innovation. The successful candidate must be flexible, positive and enthusiastic and able to demonstrate an outstanding record of achievement in their career to date. They will support the effective oversight and responsibility of the delivery of SOLAS Construction, Quality and Green Skills-related services in line with the SOLAS FET Strategy 2020-2024. The role will form a key part of the Delivery Division.

This is a permanent position for which the salary scale ranges from €89,072 to €109,547 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 and quoting reference number 323 should be e-mailed to recruitment@solas.ie.