Ref 641: Assistant Manager, Grade 7 - Funding

SOLAS; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

SOLAS, the Further Education and Training Authority of Ireland, seeks an experienced Assistant Manager to support the Manager in funding-related activities, ensure robust funding processes, and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders. The role requires strong numerical and communication skills and reports to Grade 6 Manager for delivery of outputs.

The position is permanent with a 35-hour week; salary ranges €75,181–€95,141 per annum, with the starting pay at the minimum.

Job description

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 2026 – 2030, the evaluation of the Greenskills Strategy , the National Skills Strategy 2025 and the People Strategy 2020-2024 and others.

SOLAS is seeking an experienced, highly motivated and capable individual to support the Manager in the efficient and effective delivery of key funding-related activities which contribute to SOLAS achieving its objectives. This includes supporting the operation and continuous improvement of robust funding processes in relation to the significant funding SOLAS provides to the FET sector in Ireland.

The role will report to the Grade 6 Manager and will require an Assistant Manager with strong digital, numerical, written and verbal communication skills. The Assistant Manager will support engagement with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders, contribute to effective planning and organisation across multiple activities, and assist in meeting deadlines and delivering agreed outputs. The Assistant Manager will demonstrate initiative in supporting the ongoing development of robust guidelines, processes and systems in Funding, as well as contributing to cross-functional work with other Business Units to promote best practice and support the FET system

This is a permanent position for which the salary scale ranges from €75,181 to €95,141 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.

The closing date is 12pm (noon), Wednesday 23 September 2026

SOLAS, Castleforbes Road, Dublin 1 D01 A8N0 is the base location for this post. 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.

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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 opportunity employer. SOLAS welcomes people with diverse and underrepresented backgrounds to apply. Canvassing will disqualify.