Garda Vetting & Office Coordinator
The Garda Vetting & Office Coordinator will deliver an effective and efficient Garda Vetting service to 250+ groups in the Dublin city area.
The Role
Job Title:Garda Vetting & Office Coordinator
Reporting to:Deputy Manager
Location: Unit 4, Whitefriars, Aungier Street, Dublin 2 & remote (blended)
Purpose of Role
The Garda Vetting & Office Coordinator will deliver an effective and efficient Garda Vetting service to 250+ groups in the Dublin city area, as well as providing operational support in order to ensure effective and efficient systems in the Centre; taking responsibility for overseeing internal administrative tasks and ensuring a resourced office space; and acting as the Centre's Digital Transformation Lead. A high attention to detail, being solutions-focused, particularly in relation to systems, processes and operations is crucial.
Key areas of work
Vetting
1. Be the Subject Matter Expert on the Centre's e-vetting service, ensuring we provide an e-Vetting service compliant with all regulation standards, and in line with any amendments published
2. Act as a frontline of support to local affiliate organisations in offering information, support and training and update training materials on an ongoing basis to reflective legislative or National Vetting Bureau
3. Process and manage e-vetting applications in line with agreed processes and timelines
4. Ensure all necessary paperwork required by DCVC from affiliates is in place and provide training to affiliate organisations
5. Manage volunteers who support DCVC's vetting service
6. Submit applications for enhancements to the DC-Vet database under Salesforce's pro bono programme; project manage the new areas for enhancement and support the Salesforce staff as appropriate
7. Support the development of policies, procedures, guidelines and updates for DCVC's vetting service
8. Carry out Garda vetting for DCVC staff/and programme volunteers as required
Operations and IT
9. Act as the Centre's Digital Transformation Lead including IT modernisation; upskilling employees; implementing digital software and tools to increase automation to give staff more time to focus on more complex tasks, deepen collaboration and support hybrid working
10. Use design thinking or project management skills to support staff in identifying and eliminating pain points in the customer journey
11. In conjunction with the IT provider ensure that DCVC's IT operating systems and cyber security are up to date and fit for purpose
12. Update the Operations Manual as per the schedule or as needed, whichever is sooner
13. Undertake agreed Salesforce project support work for other charities, as subcontracted by South Dublin County Volunteer Centre
Office Management
14. Act as 'front of house' support for the Centre- dealing with queries, answering the phone, checking general email etc.
15. Oversee the centre's move to new premises and be the point of contact for the moving project
16. Create and disseminate invoices; follow up on outstanding accounts or queries
17. Make bank lodgements and assist in maintaining financial records as appropriate, including PPN (Public Participation Network)
18. Administer and record post (outgoing and incoming)
19. Oversee, purchase and replenish office supplies
20. Maintain the assets register
21. Assist with engagement team tasks and administration as necessary
22. Actively participate in peer learning and development within the Centre
23. Deliver ad hoc administration tasks
Health & Safety
24. Assist the Centre Manager/Deputy Manager to maintain the Centre's health and safety requirements and ensure best practice
25. Act as Centre's Deputy Safety Officer
26. Act as one of the Centre's Fire Safety Officers
The above job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties involved and the post holder may be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post. These would be discussed in detail with your line manager as they arise.
Person Specification
We are looking for someone who is able to work collaboratively with colleagues and lead projects effectively, with an ability to develop and implement change.A strategic mind-set, critical thinking skills and a focus on quality outcomes are key. You will understand how good data and processes contribute to effective service delivery. Volunteer Centres are required to be agile and flexible, adapting to evolving service needs and thus you will be resilient, able to problem-solve and adapt to change and/or your personal leadership style when required.
You will be passionate about the transformative power of volunteering and how it effects positive social change.
Person Specification (Essential)
27. A strong IT and management system ability and knowledge to act as a digital and IT lead
28. Strong administrative skills
29. Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
30. Accurate and methodological approach
31. Ability to adjust and adapt to dynamic work environment
32. Ability to advise, inform, motivate, and support individuals and organisations
33. Ability to work as part of a team and foster culture of collaboration
34. Self-motivated with a friendly and approachable manner
Person Specification (Desired, non-essential)
35. A working knowledge of 'Salesforce'
36. A relevant qualification in administration or IT fields
37. A working knowledge of Garda Vetting
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