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Eligibility
About the Job
The purpose of this recruitment campaign is to form a panel for Kildare County Council from which permanent and temporary posts may be filled at Business Advisor as vacancies arise.
Education, Training and Experience etc.:
It is desirable that each Candidate should, on the latest date for receipt of completed applications have:
Have a relevant third level business qualification level 7 or greater.
Have at least 3 years relevant Business experience.
Have significant experience of working in or working with small and micro businesses and be familiar with the broad range of supports and agencies available to support local businesses.
Have significant experience of working with a variety of different levels of Stakeholders.
Demonstrate significant experience in the development of projects from concept to development to delivery stage.
Have financial literacy skills to undertake evaluation and assessment of project proposals for financial assistance and other supports.
Have excellent communications and business report writing skills with demonstrated evidence of robust IT literacy (i.e., MS Office skills including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
Have excellent research capability, analytical skills and presentation skills.
Please see Candidate Information Booklet for more details about this job.
Driving Licence
Applicants should at the date of appointment hold a full valid Irish /EU licence, for Class B vehicles, They must be a competent driver and, shall drive a car in the course of their duties and for this purpose provide and maintain a car to the satisfaction of the local authority. The council must be indemnified on their insurance.