Clerical Administrator (Redeployment Cover)

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:

This Clerical Administrator will provide administrative support to the IMDO Director and wider IMDO team. The position requires an interest in the maritime industry, good organisational skills, IT skills and an ability to support a number of areas within the team.

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Educational and Professional Requirements:

• Educated to leaving certificate level. 
• Previous experience working in a busy office, preferably a technical or scientific environment.
• High levels of I.T. skills to include Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and database skills. 
• Some experience of updating websites and / or intranets. 
• Experience supporting and organising meetings and events. 
• The ability to work unsupervised. 
• Demonstrated ability to use initiative. 
• A background in assisting with the collation of reports. 
• Demonstrated background of researching topics and attention to detail. 
• The ability to communicate effectively both in writing and verbally at all levels.
• Demonstrated experience in supporting the accounts preparation and budget tracking processes.

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. All correspondence for this post should quote reference IMDO/CA/OCT24.

Closing date for Applications:

All applications for this post should be received by the Marine Institute in advance of 12 noon 12th of November 2024. Unfortunately, late applications cannot be accepted.

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