Project Assistant, Grade 10 (1 Perm & 1 Temp, 1 Year) Construction Services ref no:535
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.
These roles are to support the SafePass Team in the management of SafePass and Card Administration functions within Construction Services. Responsibilities include supervisory function of the Card Management system, implementation and continuous improvement of Quality Assurance processes. Process, record, reconcile and report on payments received ensuring accuracy. Analyse and evaluate qualitative and quantitative data, collate results, and create comprehensive reports to inform decision-making. Support the administration and processing of the Recognition of Professional Qualification (RPQ) to include applications from EU to third- party Countries. Provide an efficient and effective clerical administrative, organisational and stakeholder service. Contribute in a positive manner to the work of the unit.
These positions (1 temporary, 1 Permanent) for which the salary scale ranges from €32,381 to €58,730 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, quoting reference number 535, should be e-mailed to recruitment@solas.ie.
The closing date is 12pm, Monday, 16th September 2024
Ref 535 Role Specification
SOLAS Competencies
A Blended Working policy is in place and an arrangement is available to request with this role, a minimum requirement of 2 days per week in the office (Castleforbes House, Dublin 1). One of the days being the SOLAS Anchor Day - Wednesday.
Please note that as a public sector employee, you must reside in the Irish jurisdiction to avail of blended working, and in accordance with Department Public Expenditure and Reform (DPENDR) requirements, you must be available to attend in person if and when required.
SOLAS is an equal opportunities employer. Canvassing will disqualify.