Support, Ireland's Ancient East (part-time 0.5 FTE)

at  Failte Ireland

Permanent, part-time (0.5 FTE) (17.5 hours – Monday–Friday mornings)
Fáilte Ireland invites applications for the position of Support, Ireland’s Ancient East. The role will report to the Manager, Ireland’s Ancient East. This is role involves working within a large team and with internal and external stakeholders to maximise the economic benefit of Ireland’s Ancient East. The successful candidate will have clear business organisation and administration capabilities and skills and be able to work cross functionally with other teams and stakeholders.

QUALIFICATIONS/MANDATORY TRAINING

• A professional qualification (minimum Level 6 under the QQI Framework) in a related discipline is essential

JOB PURPOSE

The successful candidate will provide administrative support to the Ireland’s Ancient East Team to maximise the potential of the region as a tourism destination. This role will focus on supporting strategies around destination development and that involves both internal cross functional collaboration and external stakeholder collaboration.

PRIMARY OBJECTIVES/ KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Support the Ireland’s Ancient East team in the following areas:

• Implementation of Ireland’s Ancient East programme initiatives to deliver on team KPIs in line with specific project plans and timelines.
• Work closely with other Divisions within Fáilte Ireland to support the delivery of cross functional projects.
• Management of external stakeholder relationships.
• Assist in the organisation, execution and follow up of meetings and events.
• Contribute to Ireland’s Ancient East focused familiarisation trips and itineraries.
• Support new and existing product development and communication.

Operational

• Creation of presentations for meetings and events.
• Input into trade database, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system.
• Provide logistics support for meetings/ workshops/events by sending invites, setting up venue, organising room layout, booking accommodation, dealing with invitees.
• Record, produce and distribute minutes of meetings.
• Attend trade and stakeholder events.
• Ensure all activities are delivered on time and on budget and in line with Fáilte Ireland finance processes.
• Ensure that any procurement of work from a third party is implemented in line with Fáilte Ireland procurement policy.

Carry out all other duties as required and participate as a full member of the Ireland’s Ancient East Team by supporting different work projects, as required, from time to time. This role requires travel, with attendance at a number of national and regional locations / sites on an annual basis.

IN ORDER TO BE ELIGIBLE TO APPLY FOR THIS ROLE YOU MUST HAVE / DEMONSTRATE IN YOUR APPLICATION FORM THE FOLLOWING

• The successful candidates will have a minimum of one to two years’ experience in an administrative role
• A high level of proficiency in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint
• Own means of Transport / Full Driving Licence