Dee Hub has secured funding through POBALS Community Services Programme for the employment of a part-time Office Administrator in Ardee. It invites eligible candidates to apply to [email protected] with a CV and cover letter outlining suitability. Shortlisting of candidates will apply. As a large volume of applications is expected, we will be unable to provide individual feedback to candidates who are not shortlisted for interview.
To apply please send your C.V. and Cover Letter via email to [email protected] no later than 5pm on Friday 11th September 2026.
Dee Hub is a Community Hub which was established in 2017 to support the provision of a vibrant community resource facility in Ardee to meet current and emerging needs of the local community. The facility provides educational facilities primarily but is also a focal point for social and recreational activities. It operates on social enterprise principles accommodating the rental of its meeting and training rooms, hot desk facilities, and enables social partners and statutory agencies to operate outreach services from its main street location in Ardee.
Dee Hub also works closely with Mid Louth Youth Service and supports the delivery of youth services and activities for young people in the local community. Mid Louth Youth Service is funded through the Education and Training Boards (ETB) and provides opportunities, supports and programmes aimed at promoting the personal, social and educational development of young people.
Eligibility:
This post is open to everyone including people who are currently in receipt of Social Welfare payments (e.g. Jobseeker’s Benefit, Jobseeker’s Assistance, One Parent Family, Disability Allowance, Community Employment, etc.)
Name of Employer:
Ardee & District Community Trust CLG also trading as Dee Hub. The administrator will report to Dee Hub Manager
Address of employer:
Church Hill, Ardee, Co. Louth
Place of work:
Dee Hub, Church Hill, Ardee, Co. Louth, and other locations as may be required by Dee Hub Manager
Probationary Period:
6 months
Job Title:
Dee Hub Office Administrator.
Employment Commencement Date:
To be confirmed upon offer acceptance
Rate of pay:
Minimum wage
Frequency:
Monthly in arrears
Hours of work:
19.5 hours per week. The successful candidate will be expected to work flexible hours over a seven-day week period.
Paid Annual Leave:
20 days annual leave
Periods of notice:
As determined by the Minimum Notice and terms of Employment Act 1973 to 2005.
Overall purpose of the job:
The objective of this position is to be the main point of contact for enquiries and to provide good customer service. The administrator will be required to support the team at Dee Hub as part of the smooth-running of the business.
Key Areas of Work:
· Answering incoming calls; taking messages and re-directing calls as required
· Dealing with email enquiries
· Diary management and arranging appointments, booking meeting rooms and conference facilities.
· Arranging the set-up and pack-up of each room according to bookings diary for meetings / group activities / training, etc.
· Receiving and directing visitors
· Be a main keyholder of the building.
· Assist with funding applications.
· Engage with the community and set up new projects.
· Maintain existing projects.
· Facilitate and manage group activities.
· Network and maintain good relationships with external agencies.
Office duties:
· Perform clerical duties using word processing, creating spreadsheets and presentations, filing, and recording minutes of meetings.
· Bookkeeping, handling cash, providing receipts, and invoices.
· General office management such as ordering stationary
· Arranging both internal and external events
· Be responsible for office projects and tasks.
· Update databases, prepare reports, monitor income and expenditure.
· Manage customer accounts.
· Provide support to existing employees and volunteers.
· Provide administrative support to the Manager.
· Assist in the production of fundraising promotional material and marketing elements of Dee Hub.
· Maintain the company’s social media accounts.
Requirements:
· Excellent IT, organisational and administrative skills
· Ability to work under pressure.
· Experience with record keeping and exceptional organisational skills.
· Good people skills
· Familiarity with Social Media
· Be highly motivated.
· Good multi-tasking skills
· Proficiency in Sage software (or equivalent accounting platform) for day-to-day financial operations.
This job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of duties. The post holder may be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post which may be assigned to him/her from time to time and to contribute to the development of the post. As circumstances change, it may be necessary to review the responsibilities outlined. This will be done in consultation with the post holder.
Pay: €14.15 per hour
Expected hours: 19.5 per week
Work Location: In person
