The Gallery is seeking an Assistant Facilities Manager to join the Operations Department on a permanent basis. Reporting to the Facilities Manager, the Assistant Facilities Manager is responsible for supervising all facilities maintenance activities including development works to ensure projects progress in accordance with Gallery requirements and to ensure a positive visitor experience at the Gallery. The Assistant Facilities Manager will be required to liaise with the Office of Public Works (OPW) with regard to all OPW held facilities contracts, to ensure the protection of the Gallery Collection is maintained, to monitor and manage contractors on site and to ensure standard of services are delivered against requirements, assisting in monitoring and managing the small works programme; and assisting with oversight of all facilities-related contracts.

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

• A third level qualification in a related discipline
• A minimum of three years previous work experience in a similarly sized environment
• Working knowledge and experience with facilities management principles, systems and standards
• Working knowledge and experience with safety management principles, systems and standards
• Membership of relevant Professional Associations and evidence of continuous professional development (desirable)
• Good organisation, administration and time management skills, with an ability to prioritise tasks to meet deadlines
• Proficient project management and IT skills
• An ability to make sound judgements in emergency situations
• A track record of working on own initiative whilst being part of a larger team
• Excellent people management skills coupled with an ability to motivate, develop, mentor and direct the work of others
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills coupled with a professional, polite and courteous manner when dealing with staff and visitors
• An ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• An energy, enthusiasm and a willingness to contribute effectively to a positive visitor experience and keep abreast of Gallery-wide activities
• Excellent organisational and planning skills with strong attention to detail and problem solving
• A positive, flexible and proactive approach to work allied with an ability to deliver an effective presence at the Gallery
  Note:This job description is a guide to broad areas of responsibility and accountability and should not be regarded as a comprehensive listing. The job description may be subject to review in the view of new structures and / or the changing needs of the Gallery. All employees are required to be compliant with Gallery screening, security and Garda vetting procedures.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

This job description is a guide to broad areas of responsibility and accountability and should not be regarded as a comprehensive listing. This may be subject to review in view of new structures and/or the changing needs of the Gallery. All employees are required to be compliant with NGI screening and Garda Vetting procedures. The post will be subject to a satisfactory medical check and successful completion of a successful probationary period. Applicants must be fluent in English and be eligible to work in Ireland.

CITIZENSHIP REQUIREMENTS

Eligible candidates must be:
1. A citizen of the European Economic Area (EEA). The EEA consists of the Member States of the European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein, and Norway; or
2. A citizen of the United Kingdom (UK); or
3. A citizen of Switzerland, pursuant to the agreement between the EU and Switzerland on the free movement of persons; or
4. A non-EEA citizen who has a Stamp 4 permission or a Stamp 5 permission.
Please note: A 50 TEU permission, which serves as a replacement for Stamp 4EUFAM after Brexit, is considered equivalent to Stamp 4.
To qualify candidates must be eligible by the date of any job offer.

Please refer the Job description for details