Our client, based in Galway, has a fixed-term contract for a Visit Officer . Working alongside a team, you will be responsible for visiting allocated childcare services to ensure compliance with certain standards.

The position will be based in Galway but will also cover Western counties.

Responsibilities of the role will include:

• Planning and carrying out unannounced compliance visits of early years’ services.
• Recording all issues identified during compliance visits and ensuring the accuracy of same.
• Allocating a categorisation to the childcare services based on the findings.
• Submitting completed compliance forms to the relevant ICT system, categorising them appropriately.
• Liaising closely with Project Leads and informing them of any significant/ongoing issues identified from compliance results.
• Assisting in the preparation of reports and completing any follow up actions arising from visits undertaken.
• Assisting in implementing, developing and maintaining efficient and effective administrative and information systems.
• Attendance and participation at Compliance Team meetings and training.

• Several years’ administration experience, strong organisational skills and a proven ability to work to deadlines.
• Knowledge of the workings of the community/voluntary/public sector would be highly desirable.
• Proficiency in MS packages e.g. Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint.
• Relevant third level qualification (e.g. Certificate, Diploma), or equivalent.
• Full driving licence and provision of car for business purposes.