Working with the LGMA gives you the opportunity to gain wide experience and to make a real difference for local authorities in Ireland.
Careers don’t have to be linear, and we’ll help you find your own path.
Regardless of your role with the Agency, you can be sure your work will have an impact and make a difference nationally, for individuals, businesses, and the wider community.
What we can offer you
We offer excellent benefits to our employees.
- You will be paid according to an incremental salary scale and we offer excellent career progression opportunities.
- We are committed to providing ongoing learning and development opportunities so that you can develop to your full potential.
- We offer a friendly, supportive work environment and the chance to work in multi-disciplinary teams and gain exposure to a variety of areas.
- All employees are members of a public service pension scheme. First time entrants to the public service join the Single Public Service Pension Scheme.
- A healthy work-life balance is important to us; we offer generous annual leave as well as flexible working hours, a variety of special leave options and we are currently piloting an Agile Working Programme.
- We offer paid maternity/adoptive leave and paternity leave.
- We offer paid sick leave, in line with the public service sick leave scheme.
- We support a range of other leave options including parental leave, carers’ leave, study leave and a shorter working year scheme.
- Employees are actively encouraged to pursue education opportunities through our Education Assistance Scheme.
- We offer comprehensive employee occupational health and wellbeing programme including an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), which offers free confidential counselling support and referral for those with personal or work-related difficulties, health screening, health and nutrition advice and wellbeing talks.
- As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to implementing equal opportunities in all our employment policies and procedures.
- We are based in Dublin city centre, close to all public transport and we provide access to the Cycle to Work Scheme and the Tax Saver Scheme, to reduce your commuting costs.
- We offer a salary savings scheme.
Our values
Local government focused
The LGMA will place local government at the centre of our activities
Strategic
The LGMA will focus on offering 3-5 year strategic planning, addressing coming challenges and opportunities
Leadership
The LGMA will lead and work with local authorities and other stakeholders to bring about positive change for the sector
Collaborative
The LGMA will promote an ethos of collaborative working
Innovative
The LGMA will embrace new ideas, new practices and technologies in order to advance and develop the sector in a forward-thinking way
Responsible
The LGMA will be accountable and responsible for all its decisions
People
The LGMA values our employees and secondees and strives to build a flexible, knowlegable and resilient workforce
General information for applicants to the LGMA
Receipt of application
Applications must be submitted in the format as set out for each competition. Please follow the instructions carefully and ensure that your application is submitted in advance of the closing date and time.
Late applications will not be accepted under any circumstances.
Acceptance of application
Before you apply for any position, please familiarise yourself with the job description and ensure that you meet the essential requirements.
The acceptance of an application from a person, or the requesting of a candidate to attend for interview or any other test, is not to be regarded as an admission that such person possesses the prescribed qualifications, experience or other essential requirements. Prior to appointing any candidate to a position, the Agency will make any enquiries it deems necessary to establish the suitability of that candidate.
Contact details
All correspondence regarding your application must be sent by email to jobapplications@lgma.ie.
Please ensure that you have a valid email address and any change of your email address or contact phone number should be notified immediately to the Human Resources Unit quoting the relevant competition reference.
During an active competition you are advised to check your email on a regular basis. The onus is on each applicant to ensure they are in receipt of all correspondence from the Agency.
Canvassing
Any attempt by candidates themselves, or by any person(s) acting at their instigation, directly or indirectly, by means of written communication or otherwise, to canvas or otherwise influence, in the candidate's favour, any officer of the Agency or any person acting on behalf of the Agency, will automatically disqualify the candidates for the position(s) they are seeking.
Eligibility to compete
Eligibility to compete is conditional on applicants, where relevant, having the necessary requisite work permit/visa/permission to enable them to work legally in the Republic of Ireland. The onus is on each applicant to satisfy themselves that they meet this requirement.
Selection procedures
In the event of a large number of applications the Agency may shortlist on the basis of information provided in the application. It is therefore essential that candidates provide full details of qualifications and work experience in their application form. Selection methods may include:
• Shortlisting of applicants based on information contained in their application form
• Competitive preliminary interview
• Online testing of candidates’ abilities
• Presentation to selection panel
• Competitive final interview
Notification to attend interview will normally issue one week in advance. Candidates will be required to attend for interview or any other tests at their own expense. It is not possible to alter the allocated interview/test date or time.
Candidate obligations
Candidates who do not attend for interview or any other test when and where required, or who do not furnish any material or evidence that the Agency may require in relation to their application, will have no claim for further consideration. Failure to furnish any documentation or other material within the required timelines will result in the candidate being deemed to have withdrawn their application from the competition.
Candidates must produce satisfactory documentary evidence of all qualifications claimed by them if required. Candidates have the responsibility to provide verification of the education qualifications deemed necessary for the post. Any credit given to a candidate at interview in respect of such claims is provisional and liable to revision if the necessary supporting documents are not furnished as requested. The Agency may request copies of academic transcripts and/or verify the authenticity of an applicant’s qualifications with the relevant institutions.
Any candidate who supplies false or misleading information in their application may be disqualified. Candidates must not personate another candidate at any stage or interfere with or compromise the process in any way. Sharing information on the selection process through any means may result in you being disqualified.
The use of recording equipment of any type is not permitted at any stage of the recruitment process. Any candidate found to be in breach of this provision will be disqualified from a competition.
Candidates have the responsibility to provide verification of their identity.
Feedback to Candidates
The Agency is committed to offering feedback to candidates.
Candidates Right to Review
The Agency will consider requests for review of the selection procedures/decisions in accordance with the Agency’s Recruitment Procedure.
We will endeavour to keep candidates informed of the progress of their application at the earliest possible date.
Offer of Appointment
Before any offer of appointment is made:
• Satisfactory references from two previous employers will be sought. You will be asked to provide details of two referees at application stage.
• Candidates must pass a pre-employment medical examination by a qualified medical practitioner nominated by the Agency.
Superannuation
Candidates who are new appointees to positions in the Agency will be offered the appropriate superannuation terms and conditions (including retirement age) as prevailing in the public service at the time. In general, new appointments who have never worked in the public service will be appointed on the basis of membership of the Single Public Service Pension Scheme. Full details of the scheme are available at http://www.per.gov.ie/pensions.
Prior public servants
While the default pension terms, as set out in the preceding paragraphs, consist of Single Scheme membership effective from 1st January 2013. In certain cases, this may not apply to appointees who have prior public service employment pre-dating 1st January 2013. Full details of the conditions governing whether or not a public servant is a Single Scheme member are given in the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) 2012 Act. The pay and pension entitlement of an appointee who previously served as a public servant will be established in the context of their public service employment history.
Data Protection
The information submitted with an application is used in processing the candidature and subsequent employment (if successful) and such information is held subject to the rights and obligations of the Data Protection Acts.
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) came into force on the 25th May 2018, replacing the existing data protection framework under the EU Data Protection Directive. When you submit an application for a competition, we create a computer record in your name. Information submitted with a job application is used in processing your application. Where the services of a third party are used in processing your application, it may be required to provide them with information, however all necessary precautions will be taken to ensure the security of your data. If you are successful in the recruitment and selection competition, your application will be retained by the HR section of the LGMA.
To make a request to access your personal data please submit your request by email to: dataprotection@lgma.ie, ensuring that you describe the records you seek in the greatest possible detail.
Current vacancies
Grade 5 Data Analyst
1 Year Temporary/Secondment
Open Competition
About the role
Data Analyst Grade 5
In summary, the primary objectives of this role include taking ownership of and/or being a key contributor to a series of data projects and building out the function of the Central Data Unit through manual/automated collection of strategically important government sector data, applying appropriate statistical analyses to that data, producing a range of innovative visualisations to communicate analysis results, supporting efforts to disseminate and maintain the integrity of that data, and contributing to the development of technologies, processes and strategies of the unit. This is an opportunity to use and extend your incredible data skills to make a genuine difference to strategic imperatives influencing every aspect of life in Ireland (including housing, homelessness, climate, and much more).
Closing date for applications is 27th March 2025 at 1pm.
Email fully completed applications to jobapplications@lgma.ie
Grade 5 Staff Officer, Internal IT Department (Permanent)
Open Competition
About the role
The Staff Officer works as part of a team, supporting the line manager and other colleagues to meet the LGMA work goals and objectives. The Staff Officer is a support or supervisory position within the Agency and is assigned responsibility for the day-to-day operation of a work area, section or team. The role is varied and requires the post holder to be flexible, capable of meeting statutory deadlines and to ensure commitment to delivering quality results. He/she is expected to carry out duties in a manner that enhances trust and confidence. The duties of a Staff Officer are varied and can involve assignment to different parts of the organisation or different areas of work. The performance of the entire range of duties is not necessarily confined to any one individual within a section, as the work requires that employees in the role function in a flexible manner and work effectively together as a team to deliver required outcomes or outputs.Closing date for applications is 27th March 2025 at 1pm.
Email fully completed applications to jobapplications@lgma.ie
Grade 7 Technical Officer Planning Services
Open/Permanent
About the role
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of the Planning Services Team and make a meaningful contribution to the delivery of systems-related Planning Services to local authorities and the public.
The LGMA is responsible for the delivery of systems-related Planning Services to local authorities. The main planning services provided are iPlan; iDocs; www.eplanning.ie and the National Online Planning portal.
The LGMA supports the iPlan planning application management system for 24*Irish Local Authorities, both as a locally hosted instance in each Local Authority and as a web-based version on the site www.eplanning.ie which enables the public to search on all Irish planning applications.
The LGMA also supports the iDocs document management system that is used by Local Authorities, which integrates with a number of systems. There are currently projects underway to rollout a .Net version of iPlan and iDocs, to ensure their availability going forward.
The successful candidate will be part of the Planning Services team that supports iPlan, iDocs and www.eplanning.ie. This work includes issue management and tracking, software deployment and release management, scripting/automation of system management procedures and monitoring/alerting tools. The role will also encompass planning future releases, release deployments and future projects.
The Planning Services team also supports and manages the National Online Planning Portal which is located at https://planning.localgov.ie, this portal enables Online Planning Applications, Online Submissions on planning applications and Part 8 applications to be managed electronically by all Irish local authorities. Currently, the Portal is live in 28 local authorities with three local authorities remaining to go live in 2025.
The functionality of the Portal was developed by two primary vendors and is hosted on servers within the LGMA Campus. The Portal consists of a Drupal front-end which the public use to submit planning applications, and a Sugar CRM system and integration which manages the transitioning of Planning Applications data and documentation from the public facing website to the individual Local Authorities’ Planning Management Systems (iPlan/APAS/Odyssey) and Document Management Systems.
The Planning Services Technical Officer will be a contributor to the development and implementation of policies and strategies within the LGMA and may represent the LGMA on internal/external sub-committees and/or working groups. They will work closely with senior management, external agencies, local authorities, and relevant stakeholders to deliver the programme of work of the work area. The ideal candidate must therefore be a highly motivated person, with a strong sense of commitment to delivering quality services and willing to take on a challenge.
Closing date for applications is 27th March 2025 at 1pm.
Email fully completed applications to jobapplications@lgma.ie
Secondment and confined recruitment opportunities
Board Secretary/Manager HR & Corporate/ Chief Risk Officer
Grade VIII
About the role
The Board Secretary/Manager HR & Corporate/Chief Risk Officer is a senior position within the LGMA management team and will have a central strategic remit across all areas of LGMA operations with specific management responsibility for the following key areas:- Corporate Governance
- Statutory Compliance
- Audit & Risk
- Human Resources
- Organisational Support Services
- Facilities
- Health & Safety
Within this overall remit and under the general direction of the Assistant Chief Executive, Pillar 3, LGMA Operations, PMO, Innovation and Reform specific duties of the post shall include:
- Ensure that the LGMA operates within its appropriate legal framework and is compliant with the Code of Practice for the Governance of State Bodies and other statutory obligations including Ethics in Public Office;
- Fulfil the duties and obligations of Secretary to the Board, providing comprehensive legal and administrative support to the Board, its Committees and the Agency, ensuring the LGMA has effective policies and controls in place for the management of risk; the protection of data, the prevention, detection, reporting and treatment of fraud or irregularities;
- Fulfil the Chief Risk Officer role by ensuring that the Audit and Risk committee is kept abreast of risk management activities including but not limited to aligning risk management strategies with the broader organisational goals of the Agency, leading the implementation of the Agency’s Risk Appetite, Strategy and Policy and Risk Management Guidelines and leading the Risk Coordinator Group to ensure all risk is identified, managed and mitigated at all levels.
- Manage the Human Resources function of the LGMA, supporting a culture of diversity, agility and ongoing capacity building within the Agency, in terms of recruitment & retention; knowledge & performance management; stakeholder & environmental awareness, while providing a high level of organisational & administrative support services to meet the changing needs of the LGMA;
- Manage the Corporate Service function in terms of oversight of facilities, health and safety, procurement, data management, Freedom of Information and ensure adherence to corporate governance statutory requirements.
- Actively contribute with the members of the Senior Management Team, to the overall strategic management of the Agency, promoting the LGMA Vision, Mission and Values;
- Represent the LGMA externally as required; and undertake any other such duties as may be required by the Agency
Closing date for applications is 20th March 2025 at 1pm.
Email fully completed applications to jobapplications@lgma.ie
Little Library Co-ordinator, Executive Librarian, Grade 6.
Temporary/Secondment Opportunity - 2.5 Years.
Confined to Local Government Sector & LGMA Employees.
About the role
The post of Little Library Co-ordinator is required to co-ordinate and deliver the public libraries national Little Library programme, including the Children’s Fund Project. The co-ordinator is responsible for a wide variety of activities that are central to the delivery of the programme and for co-ordinating the implementation of the actions in The Library is the Place national public library strategy 2023-27 and Little Library Programme actions in the National Literacy, Numeracy and Digital Literacy Strategy 2024-2033.
Actions in The Library is the Place:
We will work with the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth and the early learning and care sector to develop the Little Library Programme, and provide uniform levels of literacy and reading development supports for early childhood
We will partner with the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth, to fully develop the First 5 Little Library initiative supporting all children aged five and under to become library members, informed by evidence-based assessment.
Actions in the National Literacy, Numeracy and Digital Literacy Strategy:
1.1.2. Mainstream the My Little Library Initiative
Every child starting school (4 to 6 years) will be offered a book bag which may contain books in English and Irish, a library card wallet and materials for parents on supporting transitions. Stories that introduce early mathematical concepts may be featured
Little Book at Bedtime, every child under 4 will be offered a storybook to keep, in English or Irish, plus supportive material for parents on the value of reading with young children. Stories that introduce early mathematical concepts may be featured.
1.1.3. Expand the My Little Libraries Initiative.
Introduce the Tiny Little Library Initiative. Make books available to the neo natal special care units (NICU) for parents to read to their babies.
Introduce the Reading for Fun Initiative by making children’s books available in the visitor centres of prisons and replicate this collection of books in prison libraries for parents to become familiar with the books and the value of reading with children
Explore current family literacy programmes, including digital literacy, and broader parenting support programmes which encompass literacy, particularly initiatives that seek to encourage the participation of marginalised groups with a view to expanding provision in this area.
Explore a family literacy module that could be rolled out in partnership with DEIS schools and Adult Literacy services.
Review the ‘Story Street Project’ pilot, which aims to establish a partnership between library services and Family Resource Centres in the delivery of structured support for reading for disadvantaged families and consider mainstreaming delivery of the programme
Closing date for applications is 27th March 2025 at 1pm.
Email fully completed applications to jobapplications@lgma.ie
Grade 7 Administrative Officer ( HR & Recruitment)
12 Month Acting/Secondment Opportunity
Confined to the Local Government Sector & LGMA
About the role
The Administrative Officer is a middle management supervisory position in the LGMA and is responsible for the efficient management, direction, and deployment of resources for a work area or function to which they are assigned and will generally work as part of a multi-disciplinary team within one of the LGMA Pillars to deliver a range of forward facing and internal services to the local government sector.
The Administrative Officer is responsible for the day-to-day operations of a work area and may have responsibility for a number of staffing grades. The Administrative Officer will be a contributor to the development and implementation of policies and strategies within the LGMA and may represent the LGMA on internal/external sub-committees and/or working groups.
The initial post, Administrative Officer (HR & Recruitment) will be part of the LGMA HR team based in Pillar 3, LGMA Operations, PMO, Innovation and Reform in Local Government House, Ushers Quay. The Administrative Officer (HR & Recruitment) will report to the Manager of HR and Corporate.
The ideal candidate must be a highly motivated person, with a strong sense of commitment to delivering quality services and willing to take on a challenge.
The role includes but is not limited to managing end to end recruitment for the LGMA including but not limited to the following:
- Liaising with DHLGH HR section to optimise LGMA sanction process,
- Engaging with hiring managers to define staffing requirements
- Managing the development, submission and approval of sanction requests,
- Managing the development of candidate booklets and advertising,
- Running recruitment competitions,
- Managing the interview process,
- Managing offers process, onboarding process and induction process,
- Managing the personnel system to maintain accurate records of posts, positions, leavers, joiners and movers,
- Development and ongoing maintenance of accurate personnel records to support headcount and FTE reporting, organisation chart development and statutory returns.
- Stakeholder engagement with internal and external stakeholders including Assistant Chief Executives, CEO, The DHLGH, Public Jobs and the Access Group.
- Developing processes and procedures on sanction and recruitment workflows.
- Working with stakeholders to inform the development of the LGMA work force plan,
This post will report to the Manager of HR and Corporate within Pillar 3 and will have 1.5 direct reports.
Closing date for applications is 26th March 2025 at 1pm.
Email fully completed applications to jobapplications@lgma.ie