Manager, Grant Assurance, Grade 6, Systems Funding and Performance ref: 377
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 are currently seeking to recruit a Manager for our Grant Assurance Department within the Systems Funding and Performance Unit. The successful applicant will manage the work of the Unit which will involve development and implementation of processes to support SOLAS FET planning, funding and investment assurance. This role will also involve leading strategic discussions for FET planning and provision, analysis of qualitative and quantitative data in support of planning and investment assurance, development of strategies for the dissemination of information and provision of support and data in relation to the development of the annual FET Services Plan, annual Parameter and Requirement documents.
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.
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 377, should be e-mailed to recruitment@solas.ie.
The Closing date is Tuesday 12th April 2022 at 5pm.
SOLAS is an equal opportunities employer. Canvassing will disqualify.