Manager, Infrastructure and Operations, ICT & Digital Unit, Grade 6 ref no:385
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 an Infrastructure and Operations (I&O) Manager for its IT & Digital team. Reporting directly to the Director of IT & Digital, the I&O Manager will have a broad experience of working in Operations and ICT Infrastructure and a record of continuous 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 have significant leadership experience and an ability to work effectively with stakeholders across the organisation. They will be responsible for the development of the Infrastructure & Operations roadmap, including the adoption of new technologies in SOLAS. They will also focus on achieving consistency, quality and protection of SOLAS systems and data.
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 385, should be e-mailed to recruitment@solas.ie.
The closing date is Tuesday 21st June 2022 by 5pm.
SOLAS is an equal opportunities employer. Canvassing will disqualify.