Join to apply for the Delivery Driver Cherry Orchard role at Vision Ireland Vision Ireland is Ireland's national charity working for the rising number of people affected by sight loss. Our practical and emotional advice and supports help 50,000 people and their families face their futures with confidence every year. Want to work somewhere that makes a difference for our community? Our Retail business contributes over 30% of the funding needed to provide essential services to the 55,000 service users around the country. We currently have a vacancy for a Driver with a base out of Cherry Orchard . The van driver will deliver and collect from our stores throughout the country. This is a full time role, 37.5 hours per week. Shift Times: 8am - 4.30pm The successful candidate should be available from Monday - Saturday Closing Date: 31st of March at 5pm Overview Of Role Offer every assistance to retail shop teams to increase sales & profits for the benefit of people who are blind and vision impaired, supporting and endorsing the aims and values of the organisation. Responsibilities Support Vision Ireland Retail shops by collecting and delivering furniture. Ensure that all furniture is safely secured in vehicles and all parts are intact. Support Vision Ireland Retail shops by assisting with furniture assembly & shop displays and removing any rubbish or unsalable furnishings. Maintain assigned vehicle with regard to daily/weekly driver checks. Fully comply with Irish Driving regulations and traffic laws. Comply with health and safety working practices. Ensure that all vehicles are kept clean and tidy and cleaned out at least once a week. Ensure no VISION IRELAND Retail vehicle is damaged. Ensure the Driver's Assistant always gets out of the van and guides the driver when reversing. Ensure that no violation of the Road Traffic Act is breached when using VISION IRELAND Retail vehicles. Ensure that verbal and written reports of any damages to vehicles are passed immediately to the line manager. Present a good image and 'face of VISION IRELAND RETAIL' at all times. Be willing to work reasonable additional hours and perform any other additional duties as required. Travel to meetings and training sessions as required. Engage and support fundraising and marketing initiatives. Ensure that all instructions and information received is communicated to van team members and actioned regularly. Effectively induct, train, develop and retain van volunteers. Ensure all documents are completed and returned to the Shop Team daily. Assist in planning the best and most economical routes for collections and deliveries. Ensure all requests for practical help are administered confidentially. Ensure a satisfactory level of compliance in respect of VISION IRELAND Retail audits and health & safety audits. Ensure vehicles are securely parked and locked each day. Comply with VISION IRELAND Retail health & safety policies and report any concerns. Carry out all reasonable tasks and requests as assigned by manager/supervisor. Essential Experience, Skills And Competencies Proven multi-drop van driving experience. Good local geographical knowledge. Good interpersonal skills. Ability to use initiative. Further Information for Candidates All applicants must submit a current CV and cover letter outlining your motivation to apply. The successful candidate will be subject to garda vetting. Candidates must be eligible to work full-time in Ireland. Vision Ireland is an equal opportunities employer. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Vision Ireland is committed to creating an inclusive environment where diversity is celebrated, and everyone is afforded equality of opportunity. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Join to apply for the Retail Store Manager (Dungarvan, Co Waterford) role at Vision Ireland, the new name for NCBI . Location: Vision Ireland Retail Store, Dungarvan, Co Waterford Vacancy Type: Full-time, permanent Working hours: 37.5 hours per week (5 days of 7), Store trading hours 9am - 5.30pm Closing date: 5pm on 28th of March. An exciting opportunity to join our Vision Ireland Retail team as manager of our Dungarvan store! Apply today to work with one of Ireland's leading Charity Retailers that makes a real difference in your local community. Our extensive Retail Operation of 130 nationwide stores provides 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 Dungarvan store, Co Waterford. You will supervise 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 the network of stores. If you have experience in a retail supervisory role, can clearly demonstrate a motivational leadership style, deliver excellent store standards, and exceed store targets, then 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. This role may be subject to garda vetting. 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 ongoing 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 Assistance Programme. Company-wide learning and development opportunities. 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. 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 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. Additional information: Informal enquiries to recruitment@vi.ie Our website: https://www.vi.ie #J-18808-Ljbffr
Join to apply for the Finance Assistant (Specified Purpose Contract) role at Vision Ireland, the new name for NCBI Location: Vision Ireland Head Office, Whitworth Road, Drumcondra, Dublin 9 Contract Type: Full-time, specified purpose contract (Anticipated end date June 2026) Working hours: 37 hours per week. Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm. Hybrid option available after probation completion. Reporting to: Financial Controller Closing date: 20th March 2025 at 5pm Vision Ireland (VI) is Ireland's national sight loss agency, our mission is to transform the lives of people who are blind or vision impaired. We aim to support and empower people and push for breakthroughs in public mindsets and structures to ensure people living with sight loss can live to their full potential. Reporting to the Financial Controller, the Finance Assistant will primarily assist with the day to day operations of accounts payables of all VI companies. In addition, the person will assist in the area of accounts receivable when other team members are on leave. Where time allows, assistance may be sought for other tasks in the finance function as directed by the Financial Controller of VI. Duties & Responsibilities Accounts Payable Entry of purchase orders and purchase invoices onto accounting system and preparing invoices for authorisation and payment. Preparing, processing, seeking authorisation and posting payment files to the bank and accounting system to planned deadlines. Setting up and cancelling direct debits and standing orders on the bank and accounting system. Communicating with VI managers and staff in relation to invoices, payments due, approvals and queries. Maintenance of vendor details on accounting system. Review and reconcile supplier accounts. Liaising with suppliers to manage queries. Create purchase orders as required. Accounts Receivable Creating sales invoices on accounting system. Review and reconcile customer accounts, including credit control, chasing payments, answering queries. Weekly retail cash reconciliations. Month End Bank reconciliations & transaction recordings. Create and upload monthly journals for income reports. Create and upload monthly journals for expenditure reports. Manage invoices email inbox. Maintain rates payments and refunds. Assisting with audit queries e.g. in relation to Accounts Payable / Accounts Receivable. Adhoc duties as required by the finance team. You will be required to be flexible in this role and must be prepared to perform other tasks and undertake additional duties in any area of the business as determined by Management. These tasks may be outside your normal work area. Selection Criteria Mandatory: 2 years Accounts Payable and Bank Reconciliations working experience in a Finance team. Experience in using accounting software packages (Sage an advantage). Excellent IT Skills including Microsoft Excel and Word. Systems focused with an eye on continued process improvement and process efficiencies. The ability to manage and prioritise own workload, and work with flexibility, reliability, and particular initiative to meet deadlines. Demonstrated relationship management skills and experience in working in a supportive manner. Excellent attention to detail, organisational, administrative and time management skills. Professional level of English is required. Further Information for Candidates: All applicants must submit a current CV and cover letter outlining your motivation to apply. The successful candidate will be subject to garda vetting. Candidates must be eligible to work full-time in Ireland. Further information about Vision Ireland can be found on our website www.vi.ie. Informal enquiries to recruitment@vi.ie. Garda Vetting required: Garda Vetting will be conducted for the recommended candidate(s) as part of the selection process for the post in accordance with the VI Garda Vetting policy. Vision Ireland is an equal opportunities employer. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion: Vision Ireland 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. We welcome, encourage, and embrace people of all backgrounds, to include those with disabilities. Accessibility plays a huge part of ensuring that all our employees and service users can access our systems and services with ease and respect, in a supportive environment, - enabling all to effectively engage our services and achieve our goals whether they are an applicant for employment or an employee requiring special facilitation. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Join to apply for the Business Development Manager (Extended) role at Vision Ireland, the new name for NCBI . Contracted hours: 37 hours per week. Contract Type: Full time, permanent position. Salary: €60,000 - €65,000 depending on experience. Location: Drumcondra, Co Dublin. This role involves a combination of on-site duties as well as tasks performed in various external settings as required. Closing date: 21st March 2025. Role Overview The Business Development Manager will play a crucial role in developing and fostering meaningful connections between Vision Ireland and a diverse range of stakeholders. The Business Development Manager will partner with Vision Ireland's internal stakeholders to lead and generate new business, organise and attend events to generate new partnerships and promote Vision Ireland's services as a whole. The successful candidate will be passionate about social change regarding accessibility, can navigate complex project work and holds the ability to operate in a politically sensitive, fast-growing, and rapidly changing environment. All applicants must submit a current CV and cover letter outlining your motivation to apply. Candidates must be eligible to work full-time in the Republic of Ireland. Key Responsibilities Plan and execute community engagement projects and events, collecting insights to inform effective project planning and decision-making. Analyse engagement outcomes to present findings and recommendations for further actions. Lead and generate new business for the wider Vision Ireland organisation including the Vision Van, The Wayfinding Centre and other aspects of the organisation. Be responsible for the full business development, across all our services and other areas of Vision Ireland including a large portion of time with The Wayfinding Centre and cross selling partnership with businesses to explore the depth of opportunity. Selling to and/or influencing C-level executives. Identify and create new referral partners to generate new clients across the group. Selection Criteria Skills And Experience Minimum 3-5 years' experience in Business Development Role. Understanding of the role BDs play in the lead generation context. Proactive and continuous improvement mindset, particularly when it comes to rapidly evolving processes and structures. Full driving licence and willingness to travel nationwide as required. Proven track record of revenue directions. Experience selling to and/or influencing C-level executives. Proven experience growing or scaling a company's customer base. Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal skills. Experience and understanding of disability supports is a distinct advantage. Experience working within a start-up environment an advantage. Behavioural Competencies Strong influencing and diplomacy skills. Appetite to move forward quickly in an organisation that is scaling fast. Ability to prioritise workload and manage time effectively. Highly data driven, analytical and structured. Manage external relationships with good emotional intelligence. Strong commercial awareness and business-oriented mindset. Strong focus on delivering high quality customer service. Ability to engage with people who have disabilities, reduced mobility and/or cultural and individual differences. Awareness of the disability sector and willingness to upskill within relevant knowledge areas. Education & Qualifications Degree in Business, Marketing, Finance, or discipline related to this position. Evidence of continuous professional development. Garda Vetting Required: Garda Vetting will be conducted for the recommended candidate as part of the selection process for the post in accordance with the Vision Ireland Garda Vetting policy. Vision Ireland is an equal opportunities employer. Accessibility, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Vision Ireland is committed to creating an inclusive environment where diversity is celebrated, and everyone is afforded equality of opportunity. We welcome, encourage, and embrace people of all backgrounds including those with disabilities. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Community Resource Worker - Children & Young Persons Team Join to apply for the Community Resource Worker - Children & Young Persons Team role at Vision Ireland, the new name for NCBI . Location: The successful candidate can use either of the following office bases: Vision Ireland Office, John's Hill, Waterford or Vision Ireland Office, Ormonde Road, Kilkenny. Contract type: Full time, permanent Working hours: 37 hours per week, 9am - 5pm Monday to Friday. Hybrid option available for 2 days per week. Closing date: 21st March 2025 Vision Ireland Services is an organisation which provides support and services nationwide to people experiencing sight loss. We also provide a range of services to public and private organisations to ensure their services are accessible to people who are blind and vision impaired. About The Role The CRW will work with children who are blind and vision impaired within the South-SouthEast area and surrounding wider areas. The successful candidate will, along with their colleagues on the Children and Young Persons Team, work collectively to support and contribute to national initiatives and caseloads; therefore, you will be required to travel while carrying out your daily duties. Purpose of the post: To provide a quality and professional service to children with vision loss and their families to moderate the impact of vision loss and ensure children are supported to achieve their potential. Responsibilities To liaise with referrers and manage intake of referrals of children according to Vision Ireland's agreed protocols. To provide in-depth functional impact assessment at baseline and ongoing, with all children deemed appropriate for referral to Vision Ireland services. To independently manage a caseload of children using a tiered approach to intervention based on assessed needs. To advise and/or deliver intervention programmes to children with vision loss, ranging from universal, targeted and/or individualised solutions and strategies which include the following areas: Development/enhancement of independent living skills Maximising residual vision Development of compensatory skills Communication skills & assistive technology Safe and independent travel skills Environmental adaptation To provide an appropriate level of emotional support and demonstrate empathy to families and children and refer on for further support where necessary. Support the co-ordination of group activities where required, e.g., group learning, peer support etc., and facilitate the inclusion of volunteers in such activities. Provide relevant and appropriate information regarding all aspects of sight loss and how it impacts function to support families in maximising their child's potential. Liaise with government, statutory and voluntary bodies in the promotion of the needs and rights of people with vision impairment and their families. Work in partnership with families and other professionals in all stages of service provision to ensure optimal outcomes for children with vision loss. To develop and maintain your own knowledge base and skills and to contribute to the team learning. To contribute to policy and assist in the setting & monitoring of standards as well as evaluation of practice & service. Maintain case and work records to the standards required within the Organisation and comply with all Vision Ireland policies in relation to electronic record keeping, file maintenance, information sharing, confidentiality, health and safety etc. To be aware of and adhere to Vision Ireland and statutory Child Protection measures. Selection Criteria Essential 3rd level qualification in OT/other allied health or education related qualification. Experience working within the health & social care sector, particularly relating to vision impairment is a distinct advantage. Experience working with children with a disability. Knowledge and skills in vision habilitation. Knowledge of working with people with disability or in education. Strong report writing & record-keeping skills. Willingness to travel to other Vision Ireland locations and/or community settings as required. Excellent communication skills (professional standard of English required). Desirable Knowledge of, or experience in special education. Our Values Vision Ireland's core values give effect to our vision and permeate our mission and inform all of our actions to ensure that we achieve the highest standards in everything we do. We welcome, encourage, and embrace people of all backgrounds including those with disabilities. Accessibility plays a huge part of ensuring that all our employees and service users can access our systems and services, with ease and respect, in a supportive environment. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Join to apply for the Senior Compliance Manager (extended) role at Vision Ireland, the new name for NCBI . Job Title: Senior Compliance Manager Location: Vision Ireland Head Office, Whitworth Road, Drumcondra, Dublin 9 Working arrangements: Monday - Friday with hybrid option available Reports to: Chief Financial Officer and/or their designee Contract: Full-time, Permanent Closing date: 17th March 2025 About Us: Vision Ireland is Ireland's national sight loss agency, a not-for-profit charitable organisation providing support and services nationwide to people experiencing sight loss. Our mission is to enable people who are blind and vision impaired to overcome barriers that impede their independence and participation in society. Role Overview: The Senior Compliance Manager will ensure that Vision Ireland meets its regulatory, ethical, and operational obligations, overseeing compliance with Irish charity law, GDPR, fundraising regulations, governance codes, and internal policies. Key Responsibilities Regulatory Compliance & Governance Ensure compliance with the Charities Regulator and other regulatory bodies. Monitor changes in legislation, regulations, and best practice guidelines affecting the charity sector. Lead the implementation and monitoring of the Charities Governance Code and other relevant frameworks. Ensure appropriate risk management processes are in place and integrated into decision-making. Policy Development & Implementation Develop, review, and update policies related to governance. Provide guidance and training to the management team and others on compliance-related topics such as Data Protection & GDPR Compliance. Act as the organisation's Data Protection Officer (DPO) to ensure GDPR compliance. Implement policies and procedures to safeguard personal data and respond to data breaches. Conduct periodic data protection impact assessments and training for staff. Risk Management & Internal Audits Develop and implement a compliance risk assessment framework. Conduct internal audits and spot checks to ensure adherence to policies and regulations. Report risks and compliance issues to senior management and the board, with recommendations for corrective action. The above is not an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities may evolve over time. Essential Key Requirements Professional qualification in compliance, governance, or risk (e.g., ICSA, ACAMS, CIPD) is preferred. Bachelor's degree in law, business, governance, or a related field. Minimum of 3 years' experience in a compliance, governance, or risk management role. Strong knowledge of Irish charity law, governance codes, GDPR, and financial regulations. Proven experience in policy development, risk assessment, and internal audits. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage and train staff at all levels. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Desirable Experience in the nonprofit or charity sector. Familiarity with fundraising regulations and ethical fundraising practices. If you are passionate about compliance, governance, and making a positive impact, we would love to hear from you! Further Information: Applicants must be eligible to work full time within EEA. The successful applicant may be subject to Garda vetting. Vision Ireland is an equal opportunities employer. Accessibility, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion: Vision Ireland is committed to creating an inclusive environment where diversity is celebrated, and everyone is afforded equality of opportunity. Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Full-time Job function Legal Industries: Individual and Family Services #J-18808-Ljbffr
