>>Ref 643: Clerical Officer, Grade 11 – Various (Temporary & Permanent)

SOLAS; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 32,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension scheme

Blended Working policy

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

SOLAS is recruiting a Clerical Officer, Grade 11 – Various (Temporary & Permanent) in Dublin. The role delivers efficient clerical and administrative support across SOLAS units, with a strong focus on customer service to internal and external stakeholders.

The 35-hour week operates within a blended working policy, with a minimum two days per week in the office, and a base location at Castleforbes Road, Dublin 1.

Qualifications

• Clerical and administrative support duties across SOLAS units.
• Strong customer service to internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to work collaboratively to achieve team goals and deliver quality service.

Responsibilities

• Provide efficient clerical support within SOLAS.
• Handle varied tasks across different units with attention to detail.
• Deliver reception and administrative assistance as part of the team.

Job description

Clerical Officer, Grade 11 – Various (Temporary & Permanent) Ref 643

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 Green Skills Strategy , the National Skills Strategy 2025 and the People Strategy 2020-2024 and others.

SOLAS is seeking to recruit Clerical Officers (Temporary and Permanent) for various Business Units across SOLAS. The Clerical Officer provides efficient clerical and administrative support within SOLAS, handling varied tasks across different units. The role delivers strong customer service to internal and external stakeholders and works collaboratively to achieve team goals and deliver quality service.

These are temporary & permanent positions for which the salary scale ranges from €31,921 to €50,030 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, 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. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process, please reach out to us on [e-mail] . Canvassing will disqualify.