Job Description Duration: Temporary contract post, the indicative duration of which is 12 months, subject to contract. A panel may be formed from which future similar vacancies may be filled; such a panel will remain active for a maximum period of 12 months. Basic Function: The successful candidate will work as part of the horticultural team in the development, promotion, delivery and assessment of horticultural education and skills training. They will also be responsible for the management and coordination of the college commercial nursery enterprise. Background: Kildalton College offers QQI accredited courses in horticulture and equitation at Levels 5 and 6 in addition to apprenticeships. Higher level courses are offered to degree level in partnership with South Eastern Technological University. Kildalton College has a wide range of horticultural facilities including a sizeable nursery producing 30,000 plants per year. Other horticultural facilities include fruit...

We are looking for someone to head up the vegetable enterprise on our farm. We operate a small-scale market garden principally to supply our farm shop between April and November.  We operate using no-dig principles on standardised 75cm beds. We also have a 3-acre forest garden. We are looking for an open-minded, independent individual whose roles will include; Management of vegetable production, nursery and forest garden The organisation of the volunteer workforce Assistance with other farm roles outside of the vegetable garden* *We have a large farm with multiple enterprises (lamb, beef, eggs), the successful applicant will be expected to lend a hand in other aspects of the farm when time allows. 

The Role The successful candidate will be expected to lead and deliver CtN’s strategic ambitions, whilst effectively running the day-to-day business. The GM will take a customer-facing role, driving sales and developing customers - both online and offline. He or she will effectively manage the various areas of the business including production, marketing, logistics & administration to ensure a cohesive approach to driving the continued growth and success of CtN. Key Responsibilities Design and execute CtN’s commercial strategy, delivering on strategic and financial targets. Take responsibility for sales performance and lead sales - both online and offline. Operations – have oversight over key operations to ensure they are carried out efficiently and effectively throughout the supply chain - from field production through to final customers satisfaction. Production strategy – take responsibility for key decisions in the...

The Executive Parks and Landscape Officer will work as part of a team that plans, designs, develops and manages the public parks, open spaces and public realm of South Dublin County.  The Executive Parks and Landscape Officer will contribute to the development and implementation of strategies, policies and standards around the provision and management of the public realm.  The Executive Parks and Landscape Officer will be expected to supervise, control and carry out public realm services given to them within the service area to which they are assigned. The service areas may include, but are not limited to, Public Realm Planning, Design, Construction, Operations and Maintenance.  The Executive Parks and Landscape Officer will operate under the direction of and report to the Senior Parks Superintendent / Senior Engineer / Senior Executive Parks Superintendent / Senior Executive Engineer / Supervisors of the section to which they are assigned. They must...