Guard jobs in Saggart, County Dublin

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Post Summary-

The Book of Kells and Old Library receive approximately one million visitors per year. The new Book of Kells Experience opened in January 2024 and includes both the Old Library and a new digital exhibition. The person(s) appointed will be part of a team of Library Guards. They will work in a very busy environment, capable of the physical demands of patrolling the Book of Kells Experience which includes the Old Library building, the digital exhibition space and the providing security for the gift shop and the library’s collections. They also assist in building evacuations and other health and safety matters, when necessary.

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Post status: Specific Purpose Contract:

The specific purpose of this employment is to facilitate the extension of the opening hours in The Book of Kells Experience during the peak time as there is a need for more Library Guards to work across the operation to facilitate these extending opening hours, including evening shifts.

Hours of Post: 39 hours per week

Salary: This appointment will be made on the Library Guard merged scale (€1355.20 -€1525.31 per fortnight) at a point in line with current Government pay policy. monthly/weekly payscales. (tcdie)

How to apply:

In order to assist the selection process, applicants should submit a Curriculum Vitae and a Cover Letter (1x A4 page) that specifically address the following points in their application.

Applicants should clearly address their experience and how they obtained their knowledge in their application.

Illustrate, through past example, their ability to work on their own initiative and resolve problems.

Applicants who do not address the application requirements above in their cover letter will not be considered at the short list stage. Applications must be submitted by the closing date specified through eRecruitment. Any Applications which are still in progress at the closing time on the specified closing date will be cancelled automatically by the system.

Please see the Job Description below for this position.

Informal enquiries about this post should be made to MONAGHDE@tcd.ie

Application queries about this post, please email the Recruitment Partner at recruit@tcd.ie and include the Competition ID number in the subject heading.

At Trinity, we are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. Trinity welcomes applications from all individuals, including those applicants with disabilities, those who may have had non-traditional career paths, those who have taken time out for reasons including family or caring responsibilities. We also welcome international applicants including those whom have been displaced due to war.

Trinity College Dublin is Ireland’s premier University. We are an EU Sustainable Gender Equality Champion and we hold an Athena Swan Silver award, recognising our ongoing work to advance gender equality both within Trinity and in the Higher Education sector. Trinity is committed to supporting work-life balance and to creating a family-friendly working environment.