12 Early Career jobs in Ireland

Role Summary: Consistently show passionate commitment to the provision of the highest standards of education, activities and care for all children in Busy Kids Crche. Create a happy place for all children where safety, trust and fun is paramount. Establish and maintain professional relationships and communication with all children, their families and staff that are based on respect, equality, diversity and confidentiality. Engage in the development and implementation of high quality learning and development programs for children, in line with Aistear: the Early Childhood Curriculum Framework and Solta, the National Quality Framework for Early Childhood Education. Reports to:Creche Manager Duties & Responsibilities will include but not limited to: Plan, implement and assess the childrens daily learning, activities and development based on their interests and needs, being flexible to change based on interests, attitudes and needs of the children both on an individual and group basis. Express and deliver initiative and creativity in the planning, organising and communication of all activities, programmes and educational frameworks. Participate in the evaluation of the programmes on a regular basis to ensure the needs of the children are being met as far as possible by the crche. Establish and maintain professional relationships with all children, their families and staff that are based on respect, equality, diversity and confidentiality. Report any concerns/complaints to the supervisor/manager (verbally and in writing) and act as an advocate for all children and employees when required. Liaise with other agencies and professionals in the childcare sector, promoting the welfare of children. Represent the crche at meetings/conferences when necessary, e.g. case conferences, childcare network meetings, etc. Have an awareness and knowledge of childcare concerns/issues that may have an impact on the creche and quality of care for the children. Maintain indoor and outdoor play and dining areas in a neat, presentable and hygienic state. Support and assist the management team during internal and external audits/inspections. Education & Qualifications: Skills and Experience: Must have completed a minimum full FETAC/QQI Major Award Level 5 in Childcare or related field. Previous working experience in childcare within a crche environment is desirable. Possess a high regard for and practice good health and safety procedures at all times. Passionate about delivering outstanding care to children and be a committed, patient and caring person with a sense of fun and a positive outlook on life. Skills: Child centered Qualified Empathy Dedicated Understanding Patient Encouraging Benefits: Parking no weekends Christmas bonus Christmas Closure Staff Discount Paid Mandatory Training Promotional Opportunities

Early Years Practitioner Permanent Contract Working Hours: 30 hours per week Location: Kildare/West Wicklow Supervisor/Instructor (Specialist Agencies) Salary Scale: €30,370 to €44,034 (pro-rated) Kares Early Years Support Services provides early education support to children with developmental delay and complex care needs. The Early Years Practitioner will work as part of the Early Years Service Team, taking responsibility to support children with varying needs in their learning and development in either or Curragh Grange Preschool or as and external support worker in a community-based pre-school in Kildare or West Wicklow. Responsibilities Develop, implement, and review individualised support plans focused on learning and developmental outcomes in line with the Aistear Curriculum, Kare policies and procedures and Tusla Inspectorate Carry out observations, complete relevant records and participate in review meetings to plan and develop the childs intervention plan and review goals and outcomes. Ensure health and wellbeing of each child using the Service, in line with Kares policies and procedures and in accordance with local preschool policies. Work in partnership with Parents to support their child to achieve key learning outcomes. Work in partnership with community groups or agencies to promote best practise in the field of Intellectual Disability i.e. community preschools etc. Requirements Minimum QQI Level 6 qualification in Childcare/Early Education (must be a DCEDIY Early Years Recognised Qualification) Full, clean, manual driving licence and use of own car is essential. The person appointed will also be required to drive Kare vehicles. 2 years experience supporting children developmental delay or complex needs in a pre-school setting Experience with challenging behaviours is essential, alongside the ability to create nurturing, responsive environments tailored to diverse needs. Experience in supporting children with autism or having a relevant qualification in behaviour support is an advantage Excellent communication/interpersonal skills with the ability to build trusting, respectful relationships Ability to work on own initiative IT skills and the ability to carry out administrative tasks e.g. e-mail correspondence, report writing, use of assistive technology Must be eligible to work in Ireland without sponsorship Benefits 25 days annual leave Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave (subject to service) Federation of Voluntary Bodies Pension Scheme: Employer 7% & Employee 5% contributions Optional Salary Protection Plan Rewarding work with flexible hours Employee Assistance Programme and local Employee Discounts Personal Development, Professional Growth and Career Progression Closing date for applications is 28th August 2025. A detailed Job Description is available on request. Informal enquires to Mary Evans Operations Manager. Shortlisting will be completed on the basis of information provided in your application against the requirement of the role. The successful candidate will be required to provide satisfactory references and Garda Vetting and overseas police vetting, where applicable. Salary is paid in accordance with the Department of Health Consolidated Salary Scales. About Kare Kare delivers a wide range of community-based supports to children and adults with intellectual disabilities in an innovative and progressive way. Our goal is to support them and their families to create a present and future that fulfils their personal potential. Our Values: Respect, Rights, Collaboration, Quality, Person Centred. Visit our website: Home | Kare Kare is an Equal Opportunities Employer, committed to a policy of equal opportunity and encourage applications under all nine grounds of the Employment Equality Act. We are committed to providing accommodations for applicants with disabilities. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know. Skills: excellent communication and interpersonal skills report writing developing care plans

Building a sustainable tomorrow About the Role Reporting to the Learning & Talent Manager - Ireland, this role is all about delivering BAM's Early Careers Programme. You will play a key part in making sure our early careers team members have a consistent, high-quality experience that helps them grow into the future leaders and professionals of BAM UK&I. From recruitment and onboarding to development and retention, you will help shape a programme that supports our long-term talent needs and ensures our early careers talent is set up for success. The role is based in Kill, Co. Kildare, with some travel to various locations across Ireland during the academic year. We offer hybrid & flexible working Key Objectives: Lead the delivery and continuous improvement of BAM's Early Careers Programmes. Collaborate with key business stakeholders to align roles with talent needs. Ensure development frameworks are structured, inclusive, and impactful. Provide clear development pathways and support mechanisms for Early Careers Colleagues. Promote BAM's Early Careers programmes externally, continuing to build partnerships with universities and industry bodies. Your mission Key Responsibilities Programme Delivery: Deliver the operational aspects of the Early Careers programmes across BAM Ireland, ensuring alignment with workforce planning and business priorities. Oversee recruitment to attract diverse, high-quality candidates, and design engaging induction, development modules, rotations, and progression pathways. Stakeholder Engagement: Build strong relationships with universities, industry bodies, and professional institutions. Support learners and line managers through coaching and mentoring, act as the point of contact for all programme stakeholders, and represent BAM at events to promote our employer brand. Governance & Reporting: Ensure compliance with internal policies and external standards. Monitor KPIs, retention, and progression data, track individual development plans, and oversee contracts with external providers. Continuous Improvement: Evaluate programme impact using feedback and data. Drive innovation by adopting best practices and leveraging technology to enhance the learner experience. Who are we looking for? Essential Experience 3 + years proven experience coordinating graduate or early careers programmes. Strong experience working with Apprentice providers, Solas & government agencies Strong knowledge of graduate recruitment, development, and talent management strategies. Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, working with universities, managers, and industry bodies. Strong organisational & communication skills with impeccable attention to detail. Desirable Experience Experience working within the construction, infrastructure, or engineering sectors. Familiarity with digital learning platforms and graduate development technologies. Knowledge of diversity, equality, and inclusion practices in early careers recruitment. Accreditation or qualifications in Learning & Development, Talent Management, or HR. Experience managing accredited development programmes linked to professional institutions. What's in it for you? This is a great opportunity to become part of a passionate, enthusiastic team that truly values the impact of early careers, it is a key strategic priority for our business. You will be joining a large, supportive HR community of over 140 experienced and energetic professionals who are committed to making a difference and having fun while doing it. We are serious about Learning, Development & Talent and we will support your personal and professional growth every step of the way. On top of a competitive salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing and work-life balance, including: A wide range of family-friendly policies. Travel allowance. 8% matched pension contributions. Private healthcare. Life assurance. 26 days annual leave. 2 wellbeing days. 1 volunteering day. Ongoing personal and professional development opportunities. Your work environment People are at the heart of what we do at BAM. We recognise that creating a diverse and inclusive environment that nurtures our employees and encourages them to bring their best and whole self to work is crucial. We're on an exciting journey to get us there by recruiting the very best talent to join us regardless of race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability or other characteristics. Who are we? The art of building is about building for communities; it's about building for life. Where others stop, we go further, leading the way towards a sustainable tomorrow for us and future generations. As an industry leader, we raise the bar. Our values: sustainable, inclusive, collaborative, reliable and ownership, enable us to achieve our ambitions. Today, tomorrow and every day. Our recruitment process, what you need to know? BAM is committed to ensuring a fully inclusive recruitment and onboarding process, so if at any time you feel we need to do something to make it more accessible to you, do not hesitate to contact the recruitment team. Please apply for this role with a full Cv & Cover letter outlining your experience. Full job description details will be discussed at interview stage. We look forward to receiving your application! To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page. To start the process click the Continue to Application or Login/Register to apply button below.

We are presently recruiting for an Early Childhood Educator for our clients in Mid Kerry. The successful candidate will foster a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment for young children, focusing on their developmental, social, and emotional growth. Key Responsibilities: Plan and implement age-appropriate educational activities that promote cognitive, physical, and emotional development. Create a safe, stimulating, and inclusive environment that encourages exploration and learning. Support childrens social skills, language development, and early literacy through interactive play and structured activities. Observe, document, and assess each childs progress, adapting methods to meet individual needs. Communicate regularly and professionally with parents and caregivers, providing updates on childrens growth and development. Collaborate with colleagues to maintain a positive and cohesive learning atmosphere. Ensure adherence to health, safety, and childcare regulations at all times. Qualifications and Skills: Relevant qualification in Early Childhood Education or equivalent. Minimum 1 year of experience in early childhood or crche settings preferred. Strong communication, patience, and organizational skills. First Aid certification is a plus. Salary is based on experience and in the region of €14 - 16.50 per hour. For further information, Skills: Early Childhood Education Childcare Education Creche

Early Years Support Worker Specified Purpose Contract to December 2025 and Permanent Contract available Working Hours: 20 hours per week Location: Kildare/West Wicklow Care Assistant Salary Scale: €17,454 to € 24,335 (pro-rated) Kares Early Years Support Services provides early education support to children with developmental delay and complex care needs. The persons appointed will work as part of the Early Years Service Team, taking responsibility to support children with varying needs in their learning and development in either or Curragh Grange Preschool or as and external support worker in a community-based pre-school in Kildare or West Wicklow. Responsibilities Carry out observations, complete relevant records and participate in review meetings to plan and develop the childs intervention plan and review goals and outcomes. Ensure health and wellbeing of each child using the Service, in line with Kares policies and procedures and in accordance with local preschool policies. Work in partnership with Parents to support their child to achieve key learning outcomes. Work in partnership with community groups or agencies to promote best practise in the field of Intellectual Disability i.e. community preschools etc. Requirements Minimum QQI Level 5 qualification in Early Childhood Studies/Childcare/Montessori/etc. (must be a DCEDIY Early Years Recognised Qualification) Full, clean, manual driving licence and use of own car is essential. The person appointed will also be required to drive Kare vehicles. Experience working with children who may exhibit challenging behaviour and supporting children with disabilities Excellent communication/interpersonal skills with the ability to build trusting, respectful relationships Ability to work on own initiative IT skills and the ability to carry out administrative tasks e.g. e-mail correspondence, report writing, use of assistive technology Must be eligible to work in Ireland without sponsorship Benefits 25 days annual leave Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave (subject to service) Federation of Voluntary Bodies Pension Scheme: Employer 7% & Employee 5% contributions Optional Salary Protection Plan Rewarding work with flexible hours Employee Assistance Programme and local Employee Discounts Personal Development, Professional Growth and Career Progression Closing date for applications is 28th August 2025. A detailed Job Description is available on request. Informal enquires to Mary Evans. Shortlisting will be completed on the basis of information provided in your application against the requirement of the role. The successful candidate will be required to provide satisfactory references and Garda Vetting and overseas police vetting, where applicable. Salary is paid in accordance with the Department of Health Consolidated Salary Scales. About Kare Kare delivers a wide range of community-based supports to children and adults with intellectual disabilities in an innovative and progressive way. Our goal is to support them and their families to create a present and future that fulfils their personal potential. Our Values: Respect, Rights, Collaboration, Quality, Person Centred. Visit our website: Home | Kare Kare is an Equal Opportunities Employer, committed to a policy of equal opportunity and encourage applications under all nine grounds of the Employment Equality Act. We are committed to providing accommodations for applicants with disabilities. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know. Skills: communication skills interpersonal skills working with children

We have an exciting opportunity for a Graduate to join our Supply Chain Team.
This well-structured programme will offer the successful graduate an opportunity to build on their recent qualifications and gain excellent, relevant on the job experience to assist their career progression.
This is a 22-month contract where you will learn and spend time experiencing aspects of our Supply Chain function including our Customer Service, Planning & Logistics teams. Working with a world-renowned brand, you can avail of our many wonderful initiatives, participate in our further education opportunities via our education assistance program, get involved in volunteer projects and so much more!
On completion of the program, successful candidates will be ready for a Supply Chain position. These positions will be commencing in January 2026.
**What you will do for us**
+ Support the team on a wide range of process Initiatives activities in line with our Supply Chain strategy.
+ Engagement with our key stakeholders to ensure timely follow up on all communications and requests.
+ Support our digital transformation journey & apply operational excellence tools and techniques to continuously improve our processes and eliminate waste.
+ Perform adequate checks on our processes and standards to drive improvements in our cost structure and flexibilities in supplies.
+ Support the metrics, monitor daily, weekly, and monthly performance to plan by gathering information from plant and inventory systems.
+ Maintaining our procedures & guidelines- ensure our Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's) are up to date and in compliance with our company standards.
+ Support the team with other ad hoc duties as required.
**Education Requirements, Skills & Work experience**
+ Recent bachelor's degree or master's graduate (2024/2025) in Business specializing in either business administration, finance, or data analytics preferable.
+ Business proficiency in English an additional European language is an advantage.
+ Work experience (Internship) within a Supply Chain environment would be an advantage.
+ Excellent aptitude for data and technology with strong attention to detail and adherence to procedures.
+ Curious, motivated with the ability to work on own initiative.
+ Demonstrated organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and work according to tight deadlines.
+ Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively & concisely.
+ Be flexible and a great team player.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

**Introduction**
As a Software Developer Intern with the MultiCloud SaaS Platform (MCSP), you will be involved in multiple areas of the software development project, which is currently staffed and already in place (including back-end and front-end developers, plus SRE engineers). The MCSP will provide you with hands-on experience in developing and testing Cloud-based applications, and any knowledge of development with APIs and/or microservices would be advantageous. Exposure and experience with AWS, IBM Cloud, ROKS, Security and Networking, or Telemetry would stand you out from the rest.
You may be involved in all areas of the Platform, from developing new features and functions to ensuring the production environments remain stable and reliable. We are looking for competent software engineers who already have good programming knowledge, especially with Java, node.js, or Golang
**Your role and responsibilities**
As a member of this squad, as an MCSP backend developer, you will be part of a dynamic and critical component of our Automation strategy.
* You would be responsible for developing and delivering an automated platform using the latest agile and
* Cloud-native techniques, tools and programming languages.
* You'll work in a dynamic, collaborative environment to understand requirements, design, code and test innovative applications, and support those applications for our highly valued customers.
* You'll employ IBM's Design Thinking to create products that provide a great user experience along with high performance, security, quality, and stability.
* Design and code servers, services, applications and databases that are reusable, scalable and meet critical architecture goals.
* Create Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) that are clean, well-documented, and easy to use.
**Required technical and professional expertise**
The following lists technologies we use across MCSP, so knowledge and experience in any of these would be advantageous:
* Background in software engineering with Java, Golang, or node.js,
* Experience automating problems or tasks to improve automation (e.g.,
* Powershell, shell-script, Python, etc.),
* Confident with source control management systems (e.g., GitHub, GitLab),
* General Linux knowledge,
* Happy working using Agile practices, including scrums, sizings,
* retrospectives, and playbacks,
* Experience using CI/CD processes
**Preferred technical and professional experience**
Bachelor degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related field.
The following lists technologies we use across MCSP, so knowledge and experience in any of these would be advantageous:
* Experience with a logging and analytics framework (e.g., Splunk, LogDNA, or ELK stack),
* Experience with cloud platforms and their services (e.g., IBM Cloud, AWS, GCP, MS Azure),
* Network and security knowledge,
* Experience with Kubernetes and building Operators, ideally with RedHat OpenShift,
* Experience with pipeline tools for deploying and managing applications (Travis, Jenkins).
IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, caste, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.

We are looking to fill a teaching role where your day would be split between being a one-on-one AIM support teachers with a child with Autism (9am-12pm each day) and being an in ration teacher with one of the preschool classrooms for the remainder of the day. Morning Role: AIM Support Teacher Responsibilities Work with a child who requires additional support with learning. Track child's growth through observations and progress reports. Adapt teaching strategies and materials to meet the needs of the child Meet with your teaching colleagues and manager to discuss the child's needs, share development updates and align in goals with core classroom instruction. Provide input for parent updates on child's progress. Afternoon Role: In-Rotation Classroom Teacher Partnering with the lead/classroom teacher to support all students. Responsibilities Rotate with your key worker group of children during lessons, providing small-group instruction, reteaching, or enrichment. Assist the lead teacher with planning, classroom activities, and projects. Share responsibility for maintaining a positive, inclusive, and productive learning environment. Support child participation, clarify directions, and scaffold learning using the montessori method Assist with observations, learning journals and theme work. Work alongside your team members with affective communication Requirements: Minimum of a Level 5 in Early Years education (if you have an alternative educational qualification, this will need to be approved by the DCEDIY in order for you to work in the childcare sector) Qualifications in Special Education would be desired but not essential Experience working with children who need additional support At least 1 years xxperience in a preschool classroom with children ranging from 2.5yrs - 5yrs. First Aid Course desired Excellent Communication ability Other information > 40hr contract > Monday - Friday > 21 days holidays + 10 Days Public Holidays > Closed for 2 weeks at Christmas and 2 weeks in July Skills: Special Education AIM Support Sensory Organised team player Planning

For US Locations, this position is on-site 4 days per week and 1 day from home. For Uxbridge and Dublin, colleagues must be on-site 3 days per week and 2 days from home. A fully remote role is not possible for this position. The Director Program Operations Leader (POL) is responsible for leadership and overall strategic management of one or more complex programs in Clinical Trial Management (CTM). This individual is responsible for clinical operations activities and decisions including quality, timelines and budgets related to the conduct of clinical research studies in accordance with applicable regulations, ICH/GCP regulations and company Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) within assigned program(s). The Dir POL is a member of the Clinical Trial Management extended leadership team, and as such interacts with senior level management, external vendors, collaboration partners and clinical study personnel for clinical research project and department initiatives. The Dir POL is responsible for line management of clinical trial management staff, including responsibility for staff recruitment, development, coaching, mentoring, and performance management. In a typical day, you will: Be responsible for the overall success of the clinical study team(s) within a program(s) Maintain an overview of clinical program(s) status and issues and proactively communicates progress, risks, issues or changes that may impact quality, timelines and/or budget; provide clinical program level updates to stakeholders as requested Provide operational insight into feasibility, timeline and cost estimates during clinical program/study development Oversee clinical study timelines within a clinical program(s) Provide input and operational insight into Clinical Study Concepts (CSC) Review of plans and provision of clinical operations expertise during protocol design, feasibility, study start up and conduct phases of studies. Ensure consistency within the program and development of best practices within CTM Oversee clinical study budgets within a program: ensures review, presentation and approval of initial study budget and manages the budget through the lifecycle of the program by communicating changes to TA Operations Leader, as appropriate Ensure timely delivery of quality operational deliverables and accountable for ensuring consistency of process and approaches across clinical study teams within the clinical program(s). Drives decision making and integrates all operational considerations for studies within a clinical program(s) to ensure goals are attainable prior to implementation Be responsible for direct supervision of CTM staff. Line management responsibilities include: work assignments, performance management, staff recruitment, professional development, coaching, mentoring, ongoing training and compliance, and study support/oversight. To be considered, you must possess: A Bachelor's degree and minimum of 12 years relevant in-house sponsor-side industry experience, 8 years within clinical operations. Does this sound like you? Apply now to take your first step towards living the Regeneron Way. We have an inclusive and diverse culture that provides comprehensive benefits, which often include (depending on location) health and wellness programs, fitness centers, equity awards, annual bonuses, and paid time off for eligible employees at all levels. Regeneron is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief (or lack thereof), sex, nationality, national or ethnic origin, civil status, age, citizenship status, membership of the Traveler community, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information, familial status, marital or registered civil partnership status, pregnancy or parental status, gender identity, gender reassignment, military or veteran status, or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. The Company will also provide reasonable accommodation to the known disabilities or chronic illnesses of an otherwise qualified applicant for employment, unless the accommodation would impose undue hardship on the operation of the Company's business. For roles in which the hired candidate will be working in the U.S., the salary ranges provided are shown in accordance with U.S. law and apply to U. positions. For roles which will be based in Japan and/or Canada, the salary ranges are shown in accordance with the applicable local law and currency. If you are outside the U.S, Japan or Canada, please speak with your recruiter about salaries and benefits in your location. Please note that certain background checks will form part of the recruitment process. Background checks will be conducted in accordance with the law of the country where the position is based, including the type of background checks conducted. The purpose of carrying out such checks is for Regeneron to verify certain information regarding a candidate prior to the commencement of employment such as identity, right to work, educational qualifications etc. Salary Range (annually) $0.00 - $0.00