Project Officer, (Temporary) Grade 10, FET Operational Planning Support ref no:365
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. In May 2020, SOLAS launched its first People Strategy, as a catalyst to transform our working environment and culture, and create the conditions for our future organisation to thrive and achieve its goals.
SOLAS are seeking to recruit a temporary Project Assistant (Contract end 01/12/2023) to join their FET Operations Planning and Support Unit. The selected candidate will assist and support the development, maintenance and support of systems, processes relating to operational and administrative functions of the Unit.
This is a Temporary position for which the salary scale ranges from €27,966 to €52,279 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 365, should be e-mailed to recruitment@solas.ie.
The Closing date is Tuesday 15th February 2022 at 5pm.
SOLAS is an equal opportunities employer. Canvassing will disqualify.