Support and Development Officer – Education and Training

REPORTING TO: Head of Sectoral Programmes, Education and Training

JOB PURPOSE: To ensure the successful implementation of high-quality projects and activities in the Erasmus+ programme. Promoting the value and potential of international working to the Education and Training sector, supporting the development of project ideas responding to their needs. Undertake project assessment, administration and evaluation of reports in the fields of Education and Training.

SALARY: Equivalent to Civil Service EO standard (PPC) grade €35,687. Successful candidate commences on point 1 of the scale

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 5pm on 15th July 2024. Interviews to be held on Tuesday 23 July 2024

Léargas manage national and international exchange programmes in adult education, school education, vocational education and training, youth and volunteering. These activities connect people in different communities and countries and bring an international dimension to the work of organisations across Ireland. We are the National Agency for the Erasmus+ and European Solidarity Corps programmes of the European Union across the sectors mentioned above. We are a company limited by guarantee and a registered charity. We operate under the aegis of the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science

In recent years, we have grown our programmes, especially in the School Education sector which covers Primary, Post-Primary and Early Childhood Education and Care. We are now recruiting for an enthusiastic and driven person to join the team in Léargas as a Support and Development Officer on the Education and Training Development Team. This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to progress their career working in intercultural partnership for education and training.

Please see job description attached below.

Application process

Send your expression of interest and concise CV to recruit@leargas.ie to reach us no later than 5pm on 15th July 2024. Interviews to take place on Tuesday 23rd July 2024.

On conclusion of this competition a panel may be formed for a period of 18 months. Candidates who are informed they have obtained a place on the panel may be considered for shortlisting for similar vacancies when they arise.

We work 35 hours per week in a flexible environment. The position is based in Dublin and may require national and international travel. We operate a hybrid weekly work arrangement with staff attending some days in the office and some working from home.

Should a work permit or similar be required to work in Ireland, the successful candidate must bring this to Léargas’ attention and obtain the necessary documents.

Léargas Employee benefits include hybrid working, generous annual leave with the opportunity to earn additional time off in lieu, pension scheme on completion of probation, Employee Assistance Programme, and Illness benefit.

Léargas is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from people with disabilities.