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 ensuring all facilities maintenance, works programmes and projects are planned and progressed in accordance with the Gallery requirements and to ensure a positive visitor experience at all times.
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.
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.
Eligible candidates must be at the date of job offer:
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.
Grade and Salary
The salary for this position will be in accordance with the Senior Clerk of Works (PPC) pay scale, as per the 1 March 2025 pay adjustments. The salary scale for this position is as follows:
€53,987.00; €55,775.00; €57,600.00; €59,428.00; €61,289.00; €63,145.00; €64,581.00; €66,002.00
· The starting salary will be at the first point on the scale, €53,987.00 per annum, or on a higher point of the scale, as appropriate to the successful candidate, if appointed from an existing public sector role (in accordance with Circular 08/2019).
· Candidates should note the National Gallery of Ireland complies with Department of Public Expenditure and Reform regulations and guidelines on Public Service pay and conditions of employment.
Superannuation:
The successful candidate will be placed on the public sector pension scheme.
Benefits:
The Gallery provides staff the opportunity to participate in the tax saver and cycle to work schemes.
Duration:Permanent
Working hours: Full time, 5 days a week – 35 hours per week (net of breaks). Please note, flexibility is required and the successful candidate may be required to work occasional early mornings, late evenings and weekends.
Closing date for receipt of applications: Sunday, 3 August 2025
Interviews will be scheduled in August/September 2025.
How to apply:
To apply for this position, please provide the following documents (in PDF Format):
Panel
Candidates should note that at the end of the candidate assessment process a panel of successful candidates may be formed based on order of merit, from which future positions may be filled.
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At the National Gallery of Ireland, we value equity, diversity and inclusion. We recognise the benefits it can bring to our staff and our visitors interactions. We celebrate difference and want our people to be representative of all communities. If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please do not hesitate to let us know.
The National Gallery of Ireland is an equal opportunities employer