Community Employment Scheme Supervisor (Gaeltacht)

Údarás na Gaeltachta - SFP; Spiddal; On-site; EUR 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Údarás na Gaeltachta seeks a supervisor to lead the Cois Fharraige Community Employment Scheme. The role operates from an office in Spiddal and requires strong management, Irish language capability, and robust community development experience.

Applicants should hold a third-level qualification (advantageous), with substantial leadership, interpersonal, and project management skills, plus driving licence and IT competence.

Qualifications

• Third-level qualification is advantageous.
• Experience in supervision/management is required.
• Ability to work independently is essential.
• Experience in rural community development is desired.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and project management skills are needed.
• Training skills are beneficial.
• Computer IT skills are required.
• Ability to work through Irish is necessary.
• Full driving licence and reliable transport required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the Cois Fharraige Community Employment Scheme.
• Operate from the Spiddal office and coordinate activities.
• Collaborate with the Department of Social Protection on posts and placements.

Skills

Management experience

Independent work

Rural community development

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Project management

Training skills

IT / computer skills

Irish language skills

Driving licence

Education

Third-level qualification advantageous

Job description

Údarás na Gaeltachta seeks a supervisor to lead the Cois Fharraige Community Employment Scheme. The role operates from an office in Spiddal and requires strong management, Irish language capability, and robust community development experience.

Applicants should hold a third-level qualification (advantageous), with substantial leadership, interpersonal, and project management skills, plus driving licence and IT competence.