Manager, Grade 6 Legal and Audit Unit ref no: 369
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, the Legal & Audit Services office plays a key support role in the areas of compliance and provision. This includes compliance of corporate governance requirements specified in the Code of Conduct for the Governance of State Bodies, provision of professional legal advice for SOLAS and management of same and the execution of audit services to provide assurance to our SOLAS Audit and Risk Committee.
We are currently recruiting for a Manager Legal & Audit Services in SOLAS and the successful candidate will play a leadership role and an integral part of the People Team. They will support the effective delivery of Legal and Audit services under compliance and provision, and include other responsibilities and accountability in the area of insurance and organisational complaints. The role will also form a key part of the People Team Management structure and reports directly to the Director of People.
This is a permanent position for which the salary scale ranges from €70,340 to €92,041 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.
Please note Castleforbes House, Dublin 1 is the base for this position, however the appointee will be initially working from home. Flexibility may be offered around the location of this post subject to government guidance, and as we await further instruction from our governing department on hybrid working arrangements.
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 369, should be e-mailed to recruitment@solas.ie.
The Closing date is Thursday 3rd March 2022 at 5pm.
SOLAS is an equal opportunities employer. Canvassing will disqualify.

