Salary: €32,000 – €36,000 Fulltime equivalent (Point on scale will depend on experience). Number of hours flexible but between 21 and 24.5 hours per week, paid pro rata.
Location: Hybrid-working, with 2 to 3 days per month in the office (Dublin 2) and attendance to in-person meetings and other events as required
Contract type: This is a fixed-term contract until the end of 2027 with a view to extend subject to funding. There will be a probation period of four months.
BACKGROUND:
SWAN is an umbrella network of 25 of Ireland’s leading national and local environmental non-governmental organisations (eNGOs) working together to protect Ireland’s rivers, lakes and coasts and to secure ecologically sustainable water management in Ireland.
We do this through policy research and development; facilitating member participation in implementation of water-related policy and legislation; communications and advocacy; and supporting this work with strong governance, administration and financial management.
We are now seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Finance and Office Administrator to join our team.
THE ROLE:
This role presents the opportunity to join a positive, flexible organisation and to contribute to a healthy environment for nature and people. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, the role of the Finance and Office Administrator is to ensure the smooth day-to-day operations and administration functions of SWAN. This is a fantastic opportunity for a highly organised and detail-oriented individual to take on a varied role that combines administration, bookkeeping, events coordination and support of the COO in their governance responsibilities.
The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience in financial/business administration, proficiency with accounting and payroll software as well as in IT systems and platforms such as Microsoft 365 and be a strong team player. Experience working in the not-for-profit sector and/or a membership organisation would be a great advantage.
APPLYING FOR THE ROLE:
To apply, please send your CV with a cover letter (1-page max) in an editable format, outlining your suitability and motivation for the role, to jobs@swanireland.ie. Please include the role title in the subject of your email.
Closing date: Sunday 8th June
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