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Role/Purpose:
The role of the Louth GAA Performance Lead will be to operate within a national approach aligned to both the Gaelic Games Player and Coach Pathways. This person will lead the delivery of a National Strategy to improve the quality, coherence and consistency of player and coach development in the county.

Reports/Accountable to:
The County Performance/Talent Development Lead reports to the County Head of Games Development. In addition they will work closely with the County Officers, including the County Chairman, Secretary/CEO and Games Development Committee to implement the games development programmes in the County.

Working Relationships

• County, Provincial and National Staff
• County Coaching Officer, the County Games Development Steering Committee and
• County Coaching and Games Development Committee
• Club Coaching Officers
• Primary and Post-Primary and 3rd level Schools
• Club and Inter-County Coaches
• Sports Science Providers and Medical Support

Principle Accountabilities
Strategic Management

• With the County Head of Games and County Coaching and Games Committee lead, manage and monitor the delivery of the countys player development strategy to improve the quality, coherence and consistency for player and coach development and sports science supports to enhance player welfare to include; recruitment of coaches/specialists, data collection, management and reporting, reviewing and feedback, annual reporting, and budget management Strategy Development
• Support the County Head of Games the County Coaching and Games Development Committee in determining the allocation of resources and investment in relation to county participation and retention activities; ?
• In conjunction with the County Head of Games develop an annual plan to support the implementation of the county talent and elite player pathways in line with Association policies;
• Work with LGFA (Ladies Gaelic Football Association) and Camogie Associations on the alignment of Sports Science supports.
• Contribute as required to the development of GAA national coaching and games strategy and associated policies related to player and coach pathways;

People Management

• With the County Head of Games lead the identification, recruitment, training of a team of people i.e. coaches, coach developers and sports science support team with the skills and experience necessary to ensure that the goals of the county talent development strategy are achieved in addition to providing advice and guidance to the County Committee on appointment of people in high-performance/elite stage of the pathway;
• Oversee and work with relevant key stakeholders in the provision and monitoring of performance support for elite talent and high-performance teams in the county as per national guidelines.
• Coordinate, supervise and manage where necessary other county personnel ad as required to include the formulation of weekly/monthly work programmes with the County Head of Games
• To liaise regularly with team coaches and mentors to ensure they receive the required support and guidance;
• Lead and support a team of Coach Developers in the County as required to deliver coach development;

Leadership and Governance

• Advise and assist the County Head of Games, the County Coaching and Games Committee and County Officers with the development and implementation of a multi-annual games development plan;
• Implement, ensure adherence and contribute to the continued development of existing and future national policies, standards and practices to include; the Gaelic Games Player Pathway, the Sports Science Framework for Gaelic Games.
• Responsibility for evaluating the outcomes, effectiveness and efficiency of the Talent and Performance strands of County Games Development Plan through the use of the Activity Management System, Learning Management System, Player Monitoring System and qualitative reviews, and propose change as necessary;
• Support clubs to become self sufficient and sustainable in the appropriate and relevant areas of sports science through, but not limited to coach education, mentoring, communities of practice, partnerships

Financial Management

• With the County Head of Games and County Treasurer support the preparation and management of the annual financial budget for the talent development pathway;
• With the County Head of Games contribute to the allocation of resources in line with national funding framework;

Player Development

• Oversee the healthy and holistic player development by supporting parents/guardians, coaches and players to consistently and appropriately apply best practice coaching principles in an integrated manner consistent with the values of Gaelic games to help players transition through the pathway;
• Responsible for monitoring players game and training load;
• Responsible for monitoring and gathering player injury data;
• Support County Officers and other personnel in developing, communicating, and ensuring the effective implementation of an appropriate talent identification and development programme.
• Lead county (club, school) in the management, coordination, and implementation of profiling of their players, including (but not limited to) technical and athletic qualities ensuring long term development is consistently advocated and players of potential are provided with opportunities to participate.
• Through engagement with schools, clubs, 3rd level colleges and talent phase managers/coaches, maintain a player monitoring system to ensure that players have appropriate development and participation opportunities to support a lifetime participation in Gaelic Games;

Coaching and Coach Development

• Recruit and support a team of Coaches and Coach Developers to execute the delivery of the coach pathway within the county for the Talent and Elite Pathways and support their transition through the pathway;
• Support, assist and advise the County Coaching Officer in the education and mentoring of the Club Coaching Officers as they lead the support of coaches in their clubs;
• Lead the provision of appropriate Coach Development and CPD programmes for the Talent and Performance stages of the player pathway in addition to providing club coaches with sports science learning opportunities to club coaches;

Stakeholder Management

• Work closely with the relevant Coaching and Games Development Committees at County level; be a member of those Committees and provide regular reports and inputs to such meetings as necessary;
• Work effectively with all key stakeholders (National GAA, Province, County, Clubs, Schools, Third Level, etc);
• Develop, build, and maintain effective partnerships with key local internal and external stakeholders, partners;

Other

• The Jobholder is required to work and attending evening and weekend meetings/activities in line with business needs and undertake any other such projects or duties as deemed appropriate by their manager.

Success Measures
On An Annual Basis Key Performance Indicators Are Set In Conjunction With The County Head Of Games And The County CEO/Operations Manager; Key Metrics Will Include (and Can Be Modified On An Annual Basis)

Operational Metrics

• Develop an annual Talent Development Plan aligned to national objectives identifying funding/resource requirements by end of November each year and in line with budget.
• Report monthly to the County Head of Games and the County Games Development Steering Committee on the implementation of the plan along with ensuring there is adherence with games development policy and national reporting requirements to release funding.
• Set goals and objectives for all personnel and oversee the performance management system within the county ensuring all staff have mid and end of year reviews.
• Monitor training load of players across all levels and submit report quarterly to the County Head of Games
• Ensure all player in the talent development pathway have their profile uploaded on the player tracking system by end of March annually
• Design and deliver an annual sports science curriculum for the pathway
• Arrange quarterly review meetings with Club Coaching Officers and submit report to the County Steering Committee
• Grow the number of qualified coaches progressing through the stages of the talent development pathway
• Grow the number of clubs with players involved in the Talent Academy Programme

Person Specification

• A third level degree in Exercise and Sports Science, Human Movement, Physical Education, or related area (Minimum Level 7 NFQ or pending);
• Minimum Award 1 Coach Development qualification.
• Demonstrated leadership experience in sport, as well as managerial, organisational, communication and administrative skills that facilitate a supportive environment of both growth and improvement.
• Knowledge of the technical, physical, psychological, and tactical (style of play) demands associated with Gaelic Games.
• Excellent coaching skills and experience coaching. Minimum of 3 years coaching experience in the Gaelic Games pathway.
• Excellent knowledge around player profiling and screening of athletic qualities.
• A passion for Gaelic Games and an understanding of the structures and culture of the GAA (Gaelic Athletic Association)
• High level of self-awareness and a strong self-starter with a demonstrable ability to act on own initiative

HowtoApply

If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please apply with CV and cover letter. Applications must be submitted before 3pm on 19th September September 2025.

The GAA is an equal opportunities employer.

About Us:

Buttercups Uniforms has been a leading provider for 36 years, supplying high-quality uniforms for hospitality, corporate, medical, pharmacy, healthcare, and beauty professionals. Our aim is to empower workers in these sectors with comfortable, stylish, and functional clothing that boosts their appearance and performance.

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Role Overview:

The Business Development Role at Buttercups Uniforms Limited will play a vital role in attracting new clients. Your duties include identifying and securing potential customers, with a focus on turning prospects into long-term clients across various channels. You will use your excellent communication skills and persuasive abilities to present our products and services to key decision-makers in the hospitality, corporate, medical, pharmaceutical, healthcare, and beauty sectors.

Responsibilities:

• New Customer Acquisition: Develop and nurture leads, converting them into satisfied customers. Initiate outbound calls to prospective clients and conduct face-to-face meetings to introduce Buttercups Uniforms and identify their uniform needs.
• Customer and Channel Development: Cultivate strong relationships with clients and identify new opportunities for cross-sell, upsell, and referrals across existing and new channels and industries.
• CRM Expertise: Use CRM software to build and maintain a strong base of leads. Leverage technology to communicate with prospects and customers as well as to generate regular weekly, monthly, and quarterly reporting.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience with a focus on new customer acquisition across various channels and industries.
• Strong ability to engage potential clients effectively.
• Proven success in achieving targets.
• Previous experience with various CRM systems for communication, lead management, reporting and people management.
• Familiarity with the healthcare, hospitality, or beauty industry is highly desirable.
• A self-starter personality with strong resilience and a can-do attitude.
• A team player.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive compensation package with performance-based incentives.
• Collaborative and supportive team environment.
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the uniform industry.
• Opportunity to develop into top-level management.

If you're passionate about customer acquisition and making a difference, we'd love to hear from you

Business Development & Account Manager – Facial Aesthetics

Dublin base, covering ROI & NI | Company car & travel expenses

Are you a natural relationship builder with a passion for sales and healthcare innovation?

DMI are looking for a Business Development & Account Manager to join our growing team, helping dental and aesthetic clinics bring world-class
facial aesthetics
solutions to their patients.

This is more than just a sales role — it's about being a trusted partner to healthcare professionals. You'll combine consultative selling with genuine product expertise, ensuring our clients feel supported every step of the way.

What you'll be doing

• Building and nurturing strong relationships with clinics across your territory.
• Developing new business opportunities while maximising growth from existing accounts.
• Acting as the go-to expert for our facial aesthetics product range.
• Creating innovative sales strategies and promoting offers to drive results.
• Working closely with colleagues across telesales, training, and customer service for a seamless client experience.
• Representing DMI at trade shows and industry events.

What we're looking for

• 5+ years of B2B sales experience with a proven track record of hitting or exceeding targets.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and organisational skills.
• Experience in Dental, Pharmaceutical, Aesthetics or Medical Sales is a plus — but not essential.
• A self-starter who enjoys autonomy and thrives on building long-term relationships.
• A full driving licence (you'll be out meeting clients regularly).

What you'll get in return

• Competitive base salary + commission
• Company car & travel expenses covered
• Ongoing training and professional development
• The chance to grow in a dynamic, innovative industry
• A supportive team culture where your success is celebrated

At DMI we're passionate about helping clinics deliver life-changing results for their patients. If you're ready to take the next step in your sales career and make an impact in the world of facial aesthetics, we'd love to hear from you.

Who are DMI

Dental Medical Ireland (DMI) is a distributor of dental products, equipment, and engineering / after-sales support for dental surgeries with offices in Dublin (Leixlip), Cork, and Lisburn (Northern Ireland). We Supply a wide range of consumables (disposables, materials etc.) used in dental clinics, from many leading manufacturers, equipment from well-known brands (A-dec, Planmeca, KaVo, Dentsply Sirona, etc.) and provide installation, maintenance and engineering support / after-sales service. We have trained engineers nationwide. We also operate an online web shop with customer-service support, live chat and next-day delivery for many items.

By utilising our Dental Directory's experience in Aesthetics sales & distribution through MedFx, DMI hopes to grow this area within its existing dental customers and new and existing aesthetic customers in Ireland.

Development Specialist | Associate Director | €six figure salary

Associate Director – Development | BTR | PRS

This is a career-defining opportunity for a dynamic, commercially minded real estate professional to take on a leadership role within the rapidly growing Build to Rent (BTR) sector. If you thrive on driving acquisitions, building powerful investor relationships, and delivering large-scale residential investment strategies, this role offers the perfect platform to make your mark.

You'll work at the forefront of the BTR market, spearheading high-value transactions, shaping innovative investment structures, and partnering with top-tier institutional investors, REITs, AHBs, and developers. With over a decade of proven experience in acquisitions, investment, and financial modelling, you'll bring both the expertise and the network to unlock opportunities and deliver outstanding results.

Responsibilities

• Lead on identifying, structuring, and securing BTR and PRS investment opportunities across Dublin and Ireland.
• Build and nurture relationships with key stakeholders including institutional investors, REITs, AHBs, developers, and agents.
• Drive end-to-end investment transactions, from acquisition through development and onward sale.
• Create and present high-quality investment materials, including financial models, investment memoranda, cash flow forecasts, and market reports.
• Collaborate with consultants across legal, planning, valuation, and development during due diligence and negotiations.
• Track, analyse, and interpret market trends, yields, and rental performance to inform strategy and create value.
• Deliver expert financial modelling and underwriting for acquisitions and development deals.
• Take an active role in investor presentations, client negotiations, and board-level discussions.

Essential experience

• 10+ years' experience in acquisitions, investments, and financial modelling within the BTR / residential investment space.
• A proven track record of building and leveraging strong institutional investor and real estate networks.
• Expertise in financial modelling, underwriting, and investment analysis.
• Bachelor's degree in finance, real estate, economics, or a related field.
• Strong commercial acumen, analytical ability, and attention to detail.
• A results-driven mindset, capable of managing complex deals and delivering under pressure.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the confidence to engage at senior levels.

You'll be at the cutting edge of the BTR sector, playing a pivotal role in shaping and delivering large-scale residential investment strategies that will define the future of the Irish market. This is more than a job—it's an opportunity to be a key dealmaker, expand your influence, and drive transformational projects that leave a lasting impact.

About the Company

Our client is a large residential developer who are looking to strengthen their development team with a Development Manager and an Assistant to the wider Development team.

About the Role

The ideal candidate is someone who wants to work as part of a dynamic team, assist the department in all stages of the development life cycle include feasibility, master plan, planning, design and delivery stages.

Key Responsibilities

• Report weekly on each project including program status, budget, and issues impacting progress
• Actively engage with design team and other consultants
• Familiarity with building regulations, building legislation and statutory regulations
• Liaise with 3rd party stakeholders and statutory and local authorities

Skills

• Ideal candidate would be driven and be a key team player.
• Passionate about development in a buoyant market and also extremely keen to develop in own career in development
• Extensive experience in development within the residential sector.
• Strong communication skills.
• To be a good collaborator with colleagues and stakeholders at all levels.

Pay range and compensation package

• Competitive salary pack.
• Highly attractive benefits

Overview:

This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a dynamic team responsible for the R&D of IVD products. The team is responsible for a diverse range of activities including analytical development, product development, verification and validation and on-market support of reagent kits.

Responsibilities:

• Perform and plan design verification and analytical validation studies in the laboratory for In Vitro Diagnostics products.
• Develop, test and refine prototype products.
• Generate test protocols, review and analyze results, and generate V&V reports per current applicable technical guidelines and the quality management system requirements.
• Plan day to day activities, ensure sufficient supplies of materials to carry out tasks etc and organise all proficiency testing within the laboratory.
• Carry out work in accordance with defined processes and laboratory procedures.
• Ensure that all work is compliant within the existing quality processes and GLP
• Perform investigative work as required by the organization to support reagent kits
• Maintain detailed experimental records.
• Create and revise laboratory SOPs as required
• Travel to other sites/ countries for the transfer of knowledge etc.

In return you will receive:

• Learning and development opportunities to further your career.
• Competitive salary
• Private health insurance
• Life and long term disability insurance
• Company pension contributions
• EAP program

Qualifications:

• At least 2 years proven experience of working in a laboratory with analytical equipment such as HPLC or UPLC. Practical experience of LC/MS/MS would be an advantage.
• Ability to operate under a Quality System and knowledge of Good Laboratory Practice (GLP).

• 3rd level Degree in Science or related discipline

• Good verbal and written communication skills

• Experience working in an R&D environment (pharmaceutical or medical device) would be advantageous.
• Familiarity with basic laboratory procedures including gravimetric and volumetric preparations.
• Microsoft excel training or substantial experience utilizing excel is required. Ability to use Macros is desirable.

Experience Desired:

• 3rd level Degree in Science or related discipline

• At least 2 years product development and design experience- Experience working in an R&D environment (pharmaceutical or medical device) or a Clinical laboratory would be advantageous.

• Understanding of the requirements of quality management systems- ISO13485 & 21CFR820
• Knowledge of Non Conformance, Change Control and CAPA systems
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Travel to other sites/ countries for the transfer of knowledge etc

Company Description:

Waters Corporation (NYSE:WAT) is a global leader in analytical instruments, separations technologies, and software, serving the life, materials, food, and environmental sciences for over 65 years. Our Company helps ensure the efficacy of medicines, the safety of food and the purity of water, and the quality and sustainability of products used every day. In over 100 countries, our 7,600+ passionate employees collaborate with customers in laboratories, manufacturing sites, and hospitals to accelerate the benefits of pioneering science.

Diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our core values at Waters Corporation. It benefits our employees, our products, our customers and our community. Waters complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to sex, race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, marital status (including civil unions), military service, veteran status, pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions), genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, legally recognized disability, domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Waters is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. All hiring decisions are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

The OD & LD Lead is responsible for implementing, and managing region programs, and initiatives that drive organizational effectiveness, talent development, and continuous learning across the company. This role partners with EU HR Head to enhance leadership capability, employee engagement, and organizational culture aligned with regional HR strategy and business goals

Responsibilities

• Diagnose regional/country organizational needs and recommend solutions to improve structure, processes, and culture
• Lead organizational design, performance management, promotion management and succession planning initiatives following global policies and processes and ensure smooth landing in the region
• Develop job architecture which align with global guideline and reflect local market practice
• Develop and implement company-wide learning strategies aligned to business objectives
• Lead the design and delivery of leadership development programs and evaluate program effectiveness and ROI of training initiatives
• Oversee training needs analysis and design annual learning calendars
• Collaborate with global L&D team to implement talent development programs which align with local business needs and practice
• Stay connected internally and externally, leverage data, insight, and industry trend to lead, influence, support and facilitate talent grow, and promotion of high-performance culture
• Other tasks assigned by manager

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree
• More than 10 year experience in HR function, rich experience in organization development, talent management and development domain. Consulting background is a plus
• HR, talent development and management
• Motivated and passion for talent development. High learning agility. Familiar with talent development methodologies and hands-on experience with operating talent development programs. Good communication and influential skills within team and with business leaders

Location: Animal and Grassland Innovation Centre, Teagasc, Moorepark, Fermoy Co. Cork

Advisory/Education

Salary: Agr Development Officer Grade I with a Salary Scale of €41,580 to €78,830

Closing Date: 23/09/ :00 PM

Funded Full Time

Duration:

Temporary externally funded non Grant-in-Aid contract post, the indicative duration of which is 38 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:

This role entails developing and expanding improved pasture management practises and nutrient management at farm level, resulting in livestock farmers achieving increases in grazing management knowledge, pasture production and utilisation, and nutrient use efficiency through the Grass10 campaign, with a particular focus on the uptake of white clover.

The objectives of this role will be achieved through:

• The design, production and publication of digital media content to promote the objectives of the Grass10 campaign, including a campaign video channel, podcast and social media platforms

• Promotion of the Grass10 campaign and PastureBase Ireland via Teagasc and wider industry events

• The creation, publication and extension of resources and tools for industry stakeholders that support the Grass10 campaign, leading to the adoption of good pasture management practices on-farm.

• Development of content and initiatives promoting Grass10 objectives to agriculture students and education staff at secondary and higher level

• Assist in development and delivery of an effective grassland management extension programme, to ensure that Teagasc advisers and industry professionals deliver consistent best-practice advice to farmers.

About Grass10:

Grass10 is a multi-year campaign to increase pasture utilisation on Irish livestock farms (dairy, beef and sheep), with the objectives of achieving: tonnes grass DM/ha/year utilised; and grazings/paddock/year, while simultaneously moderating the N balance and maintaining forage self -sufficiency.

• Collaborate with Teagasc KT and AGRIP programmes to design, develop and publish branded media content for the Grass10 campaign, including a long-form video channel (Grass10 TV), as well social media and podcast content across multiple platforms
• Provide digital content from the Grass10 programme for distribution through all Teagasc media channels, including research, knowledge transfer, and education
• Develop and roll out targeted initiatives to promote Grass10 objectives among students of agriculture at secondary and higher level, including competitions and social media campaigns
• Produce weekly Grass10 podcast notes for circulation to agri-media, including events and publicity content.
• Assist in production and promotion of weekly Grass10 newsletter in collaboration with PastureBase (PBI) staff and Dairy/Drystock KT colleagues ).
• Provide Grass10 campaign content and media for Teagasc events including open days, conferences and farm events etc.
• Provide relevant digital content to programme partners (AIB, Grassland Agro, FBD Trust) for distribution through their channels, and support on same.
• In conjunction with Teagasc KT and AGRIP, coordinate the rollout of a wider technical advisory campaign to promote pasture management and increased use of clover for grazing (and silage) swards
• Develop and roll out communication pathways to enhance understanding of nutrient use efficiency metrics, N balance management, and mitigation of nutrient losses, in the context of profitable grazing systems.
• Promote the use of PastureBase Ireland ) by farmers, working closely with technical advisers and the PastureBase Ireland team.
• Assist Teagasc in meeting commitments of the Quality Customer Service Charter and Action Plan.
• Actively participate in the risk management, annual business planning and PMDS processes.
• Fully co-operate with the provisions for ensuring the health, safety and welfare of oneself, fellow staff and non-Teagasc staff and co-operate with management in enabling Teagasc to comply with legal obligations. This includes full compliance with the responsibilities outlined in the Safety Statement.
• Carry out such other duties as assigned by the Head of Programme or Director of Research from time to time.

* This job specification is intended as a guide to the general range of duties and is intended to be neither definitive nor restrictive. It will be reviewed from time to time with the post holder.

Essential

Desirable

Qualifications

• A Level 8 Degree (as recognised on the National Framework of Qualifications or equivalent), in Agricultural Science or a Level 8 Degree in Marketing, Digital Media or Communications or equivalent

• Relevant post-graduate qualification (Masters or PhD).

• Experience in grassland science.

Knowledge

• Knowledge of the Irish ruminant production systems / sectors.
• Knowledge of soil fertility, grazing infrastructure and sward management and renewal
• Experience in grazing and clover management advisory work.

• Digital media production and content creation

• Financial analysis and farm business planning

• Experience in setting up and facilitating discussion groups
• Established record of promoting grass budgeting

Skills

• A proven ability to deliver high quality work within specified deadlines.
• Ability to work within a team environment
• Proven networking/ relationship building skills.
• Proficiency in the use of MS Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) adaptable to various audiences and media types.
• Report writing skills.

• Social media and Podcast skills

• Web publishing skills.

• Video recording/ editing skills.
• Experience of leading project teams.

Behavioural Competencies

• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
• Results-driven with a strong focus on goal-setting, performance delivery and accountability.
• Sets clear standards, for self and other team members.
• Acts as a catalyst for change with a capacity to creatively problem-solve.
• Builds productive and engaging relationships with stakeholders (internal and external).
• Communicates with openness and honesty.
• Delivers on commitments and is accountable for own actions and their impact.
• Demonstrates a willingness to be innovative in terms of the development of improved products or services.

Other

• The successful candidate will be required to have their own transport in order to efficiently carry out the duties of this post; travel and subsistence expenses will be payable in line with Teagasc policy. A valid full driver's licence and an ability to drive unaccompanied on Irish roads is an essential requirement.

Eligibility

• This is an open public competition. Should a current serving Teagasc staff member be successful in their application through open public competition for this post, their current contract of employment with Teagasc will come to an end on taking up this post.

Note: The 'essential' qualifications, knowledge, skills and behavioural competencies outlined above are 'must-have' which will be used in the selection process.

Note: Alternative location(s) may be considered solely at the discretion of Teagasc management.