Administrator – Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI),Dublin

Inland Fisheries Ireland; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 36,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

Job summary

Inland Fisheries Ireland seeks an Administrator to provide comprehensive administrative support to the Dublin office and Regional Director, ensuring the smooth day-to-day operation of the office and delivery of key activities.

The role covers meetings, records, procurement, staff training administration, licence sales, debtors and fixed assets, and project support. The ideal candidate will have strong IT skills, excellent organisational abilities, and a willingness to travel nationwide.

Qualifications

• Leaving Certificate or recognized equivalent.
• Willingness to travel nationwide with a valid Category B driving licence.
• Eligible to work full-time in the State.
• Minimum of two years’ relevant experience in an administrator role.
• IT literate with Microsoft Office and SAGE HR.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to work under pressure.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and organisational skills.
• Proactive, reliable and able to use initiative.

Responsibilities

• Administration of office phones and post.
• Attendance at meetings, taking minutes, and managing records.
• Provision of administrative support for events and projects.
• Licences sales, customer support and general administration.
• Administration of local debtors accounts and procurement coordination.
• Management of fixed assets and asset registers.
• Maintenance of multiple databases and filing systems.
• Provide reception cover and support national working groups as required.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

IT literate

Microsoft Office

SAGE HR

Attention to detail

Education

Leaving Certificate (NFQ Level 5)

Tools

SAGE HR

Job description

Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) has an exciting opportunity for a Administrator – Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) Dublin.

The purpose of the Administrator role is to provide effective and efficient administrative support to the IFI Dublin office and Regional Director, supporting the smooth day-to-day operation of the office and delivery of key administrative activities.

The Administrator will provide a broad range of administrative support across the Dublin office. The role will include supporting meetings and correspondence, maintaining records and databases, assisting with procurement and purchase orders, staff training administration, fleet and fixed asset administration, fisheries licence sales and customer support, and providing administrative support for projects and events.

ABOUT US

Inland Fisheries Ireland are the environmental agency responsible for protecting, managing and conserving Ireland's inland fisheries and sea angling resources.

More information can be found by visiting our website.

VISION, MISSION & VALUES

Vision

To place the inland fisheries resource in the best sustainable position possible for the benefit of future generations.

Mission

To protect, manage and conserve Ireland’s inland fisheries and sea angling resources and to maximise their sustainability and natural biodiversity.

Values

• We work collaboratively with professionalism
• We are open, transparent and accountable
• We act with respect and integrity
• We are committed to stewardship and sustainability

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The main duties will include;

• Administration of office phones and post
• Attendance at meetings, taking minutes, managing subsequent records and correspondence
• Provision of administrative support for events and specific projects
• License (rod and line salmon and sea trout angling licence plus fish dealer licence) sales / customer support and general administration
• Administration of fishery rates and debtors accounts
• Administration of local flee
• Administration of procurement and co-ordination of equipment servicing
• Administration of staff training / learning and development programme
• Administration support for local purchasing (purchase orders process).
• Administration of fixed assets register
• Administration and maintenance of multiple databases
• Administration of records retention and filing system
• Provide working cover for the City West Main Reception as required
• Ad hoc duties supporting national working groups and duties assigned by the Director

KEY EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS

The ideal candidate will have the following:

Essential

• Leaving Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) or recognized equivalent
• A willingness to travel nationwide when required and a full Category B driving licence that is valid in Ireland.
• Eligible to work full-time in the State and meet the citizenship requirements for the role.
• A minimum of two years’ relevant experience in an administrator role
• Excellent Administration Skills - IT literate (Microsoft Office suite, SAGE HR)
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Ability to prioritise, to manage own workflow and to use own initiative
• Strong communication, interpersonal and organisational skills
• Excellent Time Management Skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Strong team player who can remain positive during challenging tasks
• Flexibility and ability to balance cyclical daily, weekly and monthly demands with other work requirements.
• Demonstrate a high degree of confidentiality and common sense
• Delivering a high-quality customer and stakeholder experience is a key aspect of this role

Desirable

• Experience of working in or closely with the Public Sector
• Previous experience working with accounts and fleet telematics packages desirable
• Previous experience working in a large / complex or public sector organisation desirable

KEY SKILLS & ATTRIBUTIES

The ideal candidate will have the following.

Essential

• An ability to lead, mentor and motivate high-performing teams.
• An ability to engage and work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent commercial acumen, relationship management, problem solving, leadership and influencing skills together with resilience, drive and integrity.
• A high degree of analytical, conceptual and problem-solving skills in financial and business management.
• An ability to maintain composure while working under pressure whilst achieving tight deadlines with accuracy and attention to detail.
• A strong work ethic, be flexible and results focused.
• A positive, proactive, adaptable approach to work together with an enthusiasm and interest for working in an environmental organisation.

LOCATION

This role will be based at IFI’s office in Citywest Business Campus, Dublin D24 CK66.

Inland Fisheries Ireland is proud to offer a hybrid working model for this role which will typically consist of 2-days working remote and 3-days working from the successful candidate's designated office, subject to business requirements and approval from line management.

REMUNERATION

The salary scale for the position is at the level of Administrative Assistant Grade IV as applies in Inland Fisheries Ireland. This is a 12-point scale including 2 long service increments (LSI’s): Point 1 €36,470.17; Point 2€38,623.87; Point 3 €39,487.36; Point 4 €41,673.88; Point 5€43,672.23; Point 6€45,421.13; Point 7€47,116.79; Point 8 €49,402.74; Point 9 €51,061.92; Point 10€52,756.47; Point 11€54,365.91; Point 12 €56,016.72 (IFI Administrative Assistant Grade IV Grade Payscales as of 01/06/2026)

Candidates should note that salary will not be subject to negotiation and the rate of remuneration may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government pay policy. New entrants to the public sector will start on point 1 subject to Haddington Road Agreement and subsequent Government Agreements.

TENURE

The term of appointment for the role will be permanent

APPLICATIONS & SELECTION PROCESS

Inland Fisheries Ireland is an equal opportunities employer.

Inland Fisheries Ireland is an equal opportunities employer.