Location:Vision Ireland Retail Store, Unit T3, Nugent Street, Station Road, Co Kildare Vacancy Type:Full-time, Permanent Working hours:37.5 per week (5 days of 7) *Store management performance bonus opportunities* Closing date: 11th February 2026 An exciting opportunity to join our Vision Ireland Retail team as manager of our Kildare store! Apply today to work with one of Irelands leading Charity Retailers that makes a real difference in your local community. Our extensive Retail Operation of 130 nationwide stores provide support and critical funds to meet the essential services of the nearly 300,000 sight loss client users across the island of Ireland. As Store Manager you will be responsible for a strong team tasked with driving both turnover and revenues in our Kildare store.You will be tasked with supervising financial KPIs, including sales, wages, and shrinkage, together with customer service/feedback, internal audits, standards, and compliance. The ideal applicant will love to work with a diverse team, have a passion for retail, coaching and developing those around you. The success of the store is based on becoming a part of the local community and its ability to build excellent relationships with the in-store team, its local surrounding area and network of stores. If you have experience in a retail supervisory role, can clearly demonstrate a motivational leadership style,deliver excellent store standard, and exceed store targets than this may be the perfect career path for you. All applicants must submit a current CV and cover letter outlining your motivation to apply. Candidates must be eligible to work full-time within the EEA. Vision Ireland reserves the right to close this competition prior to the closing date outlined should a high volume of suitable applications be received. Principal Duties: Meet and exceed ongoing retail store sales targets. Ensure that all visual merchandising standards are attractive and in line with weekly changes in accordance with celebratory and promotional events. Recruitment and development of all staff, volunteers, and social activation scheme employees to enhance a positive collegial atmosphere with particular attention to customer service. Ensure adequate staffing cover at all times to meet the needs of the business and daily / weekly trading periods. Ensure that all goods offered for sale are of excellent quality and that the store is kept clean and professional in appearance at all times. Undertake responsibility for all donated goods and ensure proper presentation when displayed on the shop floor, to include pricing, ticketing, cleaning, ironing, and stock rotation. Manage the shop accounting procedures including banking, till receipts, transactions and cash handling procedures are adhered to at all times. Full responsibility for inventory and security of all equipment and fittings on the shop floor and extended premises. Take an active lead and support for all on-going store and community-based fundraising events. Promotion of the Vision Ireland brand through a variety of local channels in a cost-effective manner whilst ensuring communications are in keeping with brand standards. Responsibility for all health and safety in accordance with statutory obligations to include training, adherence to fire procedures and maintenance of all safety and first aid equipment. Benefits of working with Vision Ireland: Full time, permanent contracts with ample opportunities for career progression across a large nationwide network of retail stores. Competitive salary and annual leave. Store management performance bonus. Educational sponsorship assistance and support. Employee Assistant Programme Company-wide learning and development opportunities. This job description is not exhaustive and may be reviewed in line with the business needs and any other reasonable requests at the discretion of Vision Ireland management. Selection Criteria: Mandatory: Retail supervisory experience. Customer focused with a drive for meeting sales targets. Team building and motivational skills. Creativity and innovation. Integrity and trust. Time management and organisational skills. Flexible approach to working hours to meet the needs of the business. Fluency in English. Desirable: Relevant third level qualification. Prior fashion-based retail experience. Vision Ireland is an equal opportunities employer. Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion: Vision Ireland is committed to creating aninclusiveenvironment where diversity is celebrated, and everyone is affordedequality of opportunity.It is our policy to recognise people as a key resource required for successful attainment of the organisations mission. In support of this, it is important to remember that differences between people, whether devised from their different backgrounds and personalities, cultures and/or their different abilities, can be a source of strength to the organisation. Vision Irelandis also committed to providing reasonable accommodation for a person with a disability, whether they are an applicant for employment or an employee requiring special facilities. Additional information: Informal enquiries to Our website: Retail Services: Vision IrelandServices: Vision Ireland Strategy 2021-23: Skills: cash handling and till skills visual merchandising scheduling good communication
Job Title: Training Coordinator Location: Glasnevin, Co Dublin Contract Type: Two year contract, Full time, to cover a career break. Work Schedule: Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm. Flexibility is required to work outside of these hours on occasion to include evenings or weekends. Reporting to: National Services Manager of The Wayfinding Centre and/or their designee Role Overview: The Wayfinding Centre is seeking an experienced Training Co-Ordinator who will play a crucial role in developing and delivering comprehensive training programmes that cater to both internal employees and external partners, such as transport operators and key professionals within the built environment sector. The successful candidate will report to the National Services Manager of the Wayfinding Centre. They will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, subject matter experts and industry stakeholders to drive learning and development programmes, policies and procedures aligned with the Wayfinding Centres goals. They will be committed to developing and delivering high quality, impactful training programmes that are engaging and drive increased awareness on key themes around transport accessibility, disability awareness that meets the needs of a range of internal and external stakeholders. Key Responsibilities: Planning Training Plan and deliver a holistic training programme that addresses the learning needs of internal staff as well as external partners within the transport and built environment sectors. Collaborate with industry experts, and stakeholders to identify training gaps and align training programs with industry standards and regulations. Programme Development and Delivery Design and oversee the development of training content, curriculum, and materials for external partners that is engaging, inclusive and aligned with the Wayfinding Centres objectives, ensuring that the voices of people with disabilities are included. Create & deliver engaging and impactful training sessions, workshops, and courses that cater to different learning styles and levels of expertise. Stakeholder Engagement Cultivate strong relationships with external partners, such as transport operators and key professionals in the built environment sector, to understand their training needs and collaborate on programme development. Act as a liaison between the Wayfinding Centre and external stakeholders to ensure that training programmes are aligned with industry trends and requirements. Training Co-Ordination and Logistics Coordinate training schedules, venues, and logistical arrangements for both internal and external training events, in turn creating a training calendar that outlines the schedule of training sessions and events. Collaborate with training coordinators to ensure seamless execution of training sessions, including participant registrations, materials preparation, and technology setup Performance Evaluation and Improvement Develop methods to assess the effectiveness of training programmes for both internal and external audiences. Collect feedback and performance metrics to continually enhance training content, delivery methods, and overall programme impact. Training Co-Ordination and Logistics Serve as the logistics and coordination lead for the team Provide guidance, mentorship, and professional development opportunities to team members. Reporting and Analytics Generate comprehensive reports on training participation, completion rates, and outcomes for internal stakeholders and industry partners. Utilise data-driven insights to guide decision-making and optimise training initiatives. Above responsibilities reflect the current service requirements and may be subject to amendment to meet the changing needs of the service. Applicants must have full authorisation to work full time in Republic of Ireland. Weekend & evening work may be applicable. Vision Ireland reserve the right to close this competition earlier than the stated closing date should a sufficient number of suitable applications be received. Early application is therefore advised. Core Competencies and Experience Required: Extensive experience in training co-ordination, instructional design, or related roles, preferably with exposure to the transportation and built environment sectors. Strong project management skills, including the ability to plan, execute, and evaluate training programs effectively. Excellent interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills to engage with internal teams and external partners. Familiarity with adult learning principles, instructional design methodologies, and modern training technologies. A dynamic individual who can design, coordinate, implement, oversee and evaluate training initiatives to enhance skills, knowledge, and performance across diverse audiences. Proficiency in using learning management systems and other training-related software. Strategic thinking and the ability to align training initiatives with organisational and industry goals. Problem-solving aptitude and a proactive approach to addressing challenges. Knowledge of industry regulations, standards, and best practices within the transport and built environment sectors. Essential: Postgraduate degree in Education, Health Sciences, Business Administration, or a relevant field (or equivalent work experience). Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills Desirable: Work experience in either transport, accessibility, disability or similar. Innovative approach to leadership, teaching and learning to support inclusivity. Ability to build effective teams, networks or communities of practice and foster constructive cross team collaboration. Strong disability awareness and / or working knowledge of the Irelands transport systems. Further information: Garda vetting will be required for the successful candidate according to Vision Ireland's vetting policy. Please send informal enquiries to . Accessibility, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion: The Wayfinding Centre is committed to creating an inclusive environment where diversity is celebrated, and everyone is afforded equality of opportunity. It is our policy to recognise people as a key resource required for successful attainment of the organisation's mission. In support of this, it is important to remember that differences between people, whether devised from their different backgrounds and personalities, cultures and/or their different abilities, can be a source of strength to the organisation. Skills: Group training one to one training training preparation session planning transport and mobility knowledge
