Open competition for three permanent Senior Executive Officer positions at QQI

We are currently recruiting for three positions at Senior Executive Officer level.  The successful candidates will assist with the administration of certain functions of QQI and the implementation of its policies.  For a full job description and information on terms and conditions please see the Information Booklet.   The closing date for applications is 25 November 2016.

Job Description

• Assist with the implementation of QQI functions and policies

• Supervise and lead a moderate sized team of staff at one or more levels

• Decision making for areas that are reasonably complex and broad in scope and involving the exercise of sound judgement

• File and records management

• Other duties appropriate to the grade

As the functions of QQI are likely to change over time, the person appointed may be required to vary their work and take on different duties and responsibilities in order to manage those changes.

Requirements

• Higher education qualification, preferably at NFQ level 8 or higher

• Excellent organisational skills

• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)

• Good IT skills, including MS Excel, MS Word, MS Outlook and MS PowerPoint

• Ability to work in a timely and effective manner with other members of a team

• Excellent time management skills

• Ability to complete tasks to a very high standard
  

Desirable

• Knowledge and interest in further and higher education policy and development

• Knowledge and experience of public sector administration

• Scileanna láidre scríofa agus labhartha sa Ghaeilge

• European language skills

Applications should be addressed to Eamonn Collins, HR and Employee Engagement Manager, using the email recruit@qqi.ie.  Postal applications should be sent to

Quality and Qualifications Ireland
26 – 27 Denzille Lane
Dublin 2

Informal queries should be submitted to recruit@qqi.ie.