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 Green Skills Strategy 2030 , the National Skills Strategy 2025 and the People Strategy 2020-2024 and others.
The People Operations Team provides a wide range of HR supports and services across SOLAS, working closely with managers and staff to ensure the effective delivery of HR processes, policies, and initiatives. The Project Assistant will play an important role in supporting the day-to-day administration of the HR function, including recruitment, HR systems, salary administration, reporting and general employee lifecycle processes. The role requires a highly organised and detail-focused individual who can work collaboratively, manage confidential information appropriately, and support the delivery of accurate, timely, and professional HR services. The successful candidate will provide a comprehensive, professional, wide-ranging administrative service including recruitment & selection, general HR administration, assisting with salary administration, reporting on organisation statistics, and maintenance of CoreHR System.
This is a permanent position for which the salary scale ranges from €35,067 to €62,336 per annum (inclusive of two long service increments) for a 35-hour week. 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.
SOLAS offers an excellent benefit package including a contributory pension scheme and the opportunity for further training and development.
Applications, using the SOLAS Application Form, quoting reference number 640, should be e-mailed to [email protected]. Please complete the application form as specified. CVs will not be accepted.
The closing date is Thursday, 17 September 2026 at 12.00pm (Noon).
640 Role Specification
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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 with this role, 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.
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 [email protected]
SOLAS is an equal opportunity employer. Canvassing will disqualify.
