Why work with SVP?
SVP Benefits
All SVP Benefits are subject to the prevailing policy and associated length of service requirements
23 days annual leave for all staff; Additional day’s leave at 5, 10, 15 & 20 years, with a cap of 27 annual leave days
Pension: 5% employer and employee contribution with an option to increase to 7% on a matching basis
2 discretionary days (Good Friday & Christmas Eve)
Group discount for Hospital Saturday Fund (HSF)
Paid Sick Leave: Sick Pay following 13 weeks, with entitlement increasing with length of service (Subject to terms of policy)
Education Support for job relevant courses (Subject to terms of policy)
Paid Maternity & Paternity Leave (18 weeks full maternity leave pay for staff with more than 12 months service & 2 weeks full paternity leave pay for staff with more than 12 months service)
Employee Assistance Programme
Life Assurance – four times annual salary
Life Appreciation Recognition: Additional one-off 5 days annual leave allocated in year that 25-, 30-, 35- & 40-years’ service achieved, plus €250 voucher
Christmas Voucher: €250 voucher for all staff (Subject to terms of policy)
Retirement: Staff with 10+ years’ service will receive a €250 voucher on retirement
Hybrid/Flexible Working Available: SVP support and embrace Flexible Working, including working from home, in line with the SVP Flexible Working Policy (Where appropriate and subject to role requirements and policy)
SVP Experience Day: Up to one discretionary day per year to experience a different aspect of the work of SVP (Subject to conditions)
The ideal candidate will possess the following:
A degree (Level 7 of NFQ) in a relevant discipline (Essential).
Knowledge of Social Housing legal, regulatory, statutory requirements (Essential).
5 years relevant experience such as, housing / tenancy management, regulation, compliance, policy development, legal, governance (Essential).
Full clean driving licence (Essential).
Experience of communicating effectively with both internal and external stakeholders.
Experience of data analysis and evaluation.
Experience of managing conflicting demands and responding to tight deadlines where required.
Experience of developing and writing organisational papers and proposals which may include policy positions papers, business cases.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, in individual and group situations. Ability to gain rapport with and relate to a wide variety of audiences both internally and externally.
Qualities of leadership, evidenced through a track record of successfully motivating staff
Project management.
Excellent capability with IT systems and current communications technology including database management, Excel and other applications software.
Proven ability to comply with operational policies and procedures, codes, and regulations.
Exceptional organizational, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
ABOUT SVP:
SVP is a large, national, voluntary organisation with extensive experience of working with a diverse range of people who experience poverty and exclusion. Through its network of over 12,000 volunteers and 800 staff, it is strongly committed to working for social justice and advocates the creation of a more just and caring society. SVP employs people to support volunteers in a variety of settings including housing, community care, shops, administration and other specialist areas
How to Apply:
If you meet these requirements and have the desire to join one of Ireland’s best known, trusted and respected not-for-profit organisations, please complete the online application www.svp.ie/jobs.
Appointment is subject to satisfactory references and Garda Vetting. Canvassing will not be accepted and may lead to disqualification. Due to the large volume of applications, we are not in the position to provide individual feedback to candidates who are not shortlisted.
National Office, SVP House,
91-92 Sean MacDermott Street, Dublin 1, Ireland, D01 WV38
T: +353 1 884 8200
E: info@svp.ie