Assistant Manager, Grade 7 - Flexible Learning ref no.621

About SOLAS

SOLAS, the Further Education and Training Authority of Ireland, was established on 27 October 2013 and its mission is to fund, co ordinate and monitor a range of Further Education and Training (FET) provisions that is responsive to the needs of learners and employers. It is an agency of the recently formed Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science. SOLAS works in close collaboration with Education and Training Boards (ETBs) across Ireland on provision of high quality further education and training, equipping learners with relevant skills and knowledge, and providing a pipeline of talent into employment and to the Irish economy and society.

At SOLAS, we put the learner, employers and communities, which FET serves, at the heart of everything we do. Working with sister agencies, SOLAS leads actions in key policy and strategy documents including the most recent Further Education and Training (FET) Strategy 2026 - 2030, the evaluation of the Greenskills Strategy, the National Skills Strategy 2025 and the People Strategy and others.

Position Overview

The Assistant Manager will support the delivery, development and diversification of SOLAS digital learning services, with a particular focus on AI Ready, eCollege, and related digital skills initiatives. The role involves managing defined workstreams and projects, contributing to service design and implementation, and operating within established governance, reporting and risk management frameworks.

Qualifications

Applicants must have demonstrable experience of working in digital services or digitally enabled environments. The position is a 1 year temporary role and requires a minimum of 35 hours per week. The salary scale ranges from €74,437 to €94,199 per annum (inclusive of two long service increments). Starting pay will be at the minimum point of the scale as per Government Circular E100/8/82. Exceptional circumstances may apply for candidates with current service in the Civil/Public service.

Benefits and Compensation

SOLAS offers an excellent benefits package including a contributory pension scheme and the opportunity for further training and development.

Workplace and Location

SOLAS, Castleforbes Road, Dublin 1 D01 A8N0 is the base location for this post. A blended working policy is in place, and an arrangement is available to request a minimum requirement of 2 days per week in the office (Castleforbes House, Dublin 1). One of the days being the SOLAS Anchor Day - Wednesday. Please note that, as a public sector employee, you must reside in the Irish jurisdiction to avail of blended working, and in accordance with Department Public Expenditure and Reform (DPENDR) requirements, you must be available to attend in person if and when required.

Application Process

Applications should be submitted using the SOLAS Application Form and quoting reference number 621. The application and supporting documents should be e mailed to . CVs will not be accepted. The closing date is 12pm, Thursday 18 June 2026.

Recruitment Policy

The use of AI throughout your recruitment process is limited. To understand more, see our AI Usage Guidelines.

Equal Opportunity Statement

SOLAS is an equal opportunity employer. SOLAS welcomes people with diverse and underrepresented backgrounds to apply. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process, please reach out to us on . Canvassing will disqualify.