Vacancy: Employment Officer

[Fixed Term Contract]

Westmeath Community Development [WCD] is seeking an Employment officer to provide a range of professional quality employability, labour market, educational and self-employment supports to SICAP target groups and job seekers.

About the Role

• Job Title: Employment Officer
• Location: WCD offices in Mullingar with hybrid working arrangements in place
• Contract: Fixed Term contract to 31.12.2026 [renewed subject to funding]
• Hours of Work: 35 hours per week [with flexibility to carry out duties in evenings and at weekends where necessary]
• Salary: Salary will commensurate with qualifications and experience
• Annual Leave: 25 days per annum

Application Process

• Completed Application Form only [CVs not accepted] emailed to Vanessa Moore, HR Manager vmoore@westcd.ie
• Closing date Friday 4th July 2025 at 4pm
• Please reference application: EO25

Selection Process

• Shortlisting may apply
• Second round interviews may apply
• Reference checks will apply
• Garda Vetting may apply
• A panel may be created as a result of the recruitment process. Candidates will remain on the panel for a six-month period.

Westmeath Community Development is an Equal Opportunities Employer

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