Coordinator (Career Break) – County Kildare Local Employment Service Network – Naas, Co Kildare

County Kildare Local Employment Service Network Ltd operates the Local Employment Service in County Kildare. The Service provides Information, Mediation and Guidance to support unemployed people seeking employment and work opportunities. KLESN receives its core funding from Department of Social Protection.

Applications are invited for the post of Coordinator who will work in partnership with the Board of Directors.

The successful candidate will have a proven track record in Business/Project Management/Administration with an understanding of unemployment and related issues. She/He will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills.  Experience of interagency collaboration and negotiations with funders, employers and key stakeholders is essential.

The principal responsibilities of the Coordinator are:

To coordinate and facilitate the development of the Local Employment Service
To liaise with employers regarding job opportunities, to liaise with education and training agencies, and to liaise with voluntary and state agencies.
To manage the day to day operations of the service including the management of staff in five KLESN offices.
To prepare budgets and manage the financial requirements of the KLESN
To ensure that reporting and evaluation systems are in place, which support the provision of an effective and profession al service.
To manage the performance of individual staff members and the LES team.
The salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications as set out in the LES salary guidelines.
Own transport required
Computer literacy essential

Application with CV and Cover Letter:

By email to: naas@cokildareles.ie

or

By post to:
The Chairperson
Kildare Local Employment Service
Unit Five,
Rathasker Square,
Kilcullen Road,
Naas,
Co. Kildare

Please indicate “Job Application – Coordinator” on your e-mail/ letter

For the Job Description and Person Specification please contact naas@cokildareles.ie

The closing date for application is Friday 29th May 2015 (COB 5.00 p.m.)

Interviews will take place on 11th June 2015

Shortlisting of applicants may apply

For further Information please e-mail naas@cokildareles.ie

KLESN is an equal opportunities employer.

County Kildare Local Employment Service is supported and funded by Department of Social Protection

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