Clerical Administrator – Marine Environment

Organisation Description:

The Marine Institute is the national agency responsible for marine research, technology, development and innovation (RTDI). The Marine Institute seeks to assess and realise the economic potential of Ireland’s 220-million-acre marine resource; promote the sustainable development of marine industry through strategic funding programmes and scientific services; and safeguard the marine environment through research and environmental monitoring. The Institute works in conjunction with the Department of Agriculture, Food and Marine (DAFM) and a network of other Government Departments, semi-state agencies, national and international marine partners.

Summary of the Role:

Reporting to the Director of MEFSS, this important role supports our organisation in delivery of its essential work programmes and the achievement of service group and Marine Institute priorities. This role provides candidates with the opportunity to work in a diverse organisation which invests in and celebrates its people. 
The successful candidate will work with the MEFSS team and will provide a range of supports to the MEFSS and the wider Marine Institute.  They will assist the and supporting Marine Institute staff with procurement queries and the provision of purchase orders.

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Educational and Professional Requirements:

Essential / Important:

•    Educated to Leaving Certificate or equivalent. 
•    Experience working in a busy office environment, ideally working in a scientific related role 
•    Highly organised with excellent clerical and organisation skills and attention to detail.
•    Effective Communication skills both written and verbal as well as the ability to present with clear messaging to a wide range of audiences.
•    Demonstrated experience in the use of standard MS Office packages.
•    Effective numerical and literacy skills.
•    Strong interpersonal skills. 
•    Knowledge of public sector procurement rules.
•    A background in working with confidential data and personal information, respecting privacy. 

How to Apply:

A C.V. and letter of application, summarising experience and skill set applicable to the position should be emailed to recruitment@marine.ie or posted to Human Resources at the Marine Institute, Rinville, Oranmore, Galway, H91 R673. All correspondence for this post should quote reference MEFS/CA/JULY24.

 

Closing Date for Applications: 

All applications for this post should be received by the Marine Institute in advance of 12 noon on the 25th of July 2024. Please note that late applications will not be accepted.

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Marine Institute is an equal opportunities employer