Children's Books Ireland is seeking a highly organised administrator to join our team on a part-time fixed-term basis to support the delivery of the KPMG Children's Books Ireland Awards.ABOUT THE ROLEThe KPMG Children's Books Ireland Awards identify, honour and promote excellence in books for young people by Irish authors and illustrators, and by those resident in Ireland. Each year, young readers from around the island of Ireland take part in the awards by reading shortlisted books and scoring them in the same way as Children's Books Ireland's overall judging panel. Their scores are collated to decide the result of the Junior Juries' Award which is presented at the awards ceremony at the International Literature Festival Dublin, alongside the five other awards. With continued support and investment from our title sponsor KPMG, The Arts Council and Arts Council of Northern Ireland, we aim to grow the number of children and young people who can engage with reading in creative ways through Junior Juries.For more information about the awards, see The Awards Administrator will support all aspects of the delivery of the KPMG Children's Books Ireland Awards. They will manage all aspects of the administration of the Junior Juries' programme, from recruiting new groups to sending certificates of completion. This position will involve working closely with colleagues in the areas of communications, media relations and event management.Reporting to the Programme & Events Manager, the Awards Administrator will:· Drive recruitment of Junior Juries in schools, libraries and communities, working with a range of partners island-wide· Maintain a database of registered groups· Manage all communications with Junior Juries including the mailout of resource packs, handling queries, collating scores etc· Work with shortlisted artists and Junior Juries to organise artist visits or online workshops between February and May 2026· Support the smooth running of KPMG Volunteer Day by organising visits from KPMG staff to schools nationwide· Work with external suppliers and Junior Juries to place book orders and ensure distribution to a fixed timeline· Select Junior Jury groups to receive free books and artist events· Contribute to the development of materials in relation to the awards, assisting the Deputy CEO· Assist in the coordination of Garda vetting where required· Assist with the filming of Junior Juries for promotional video to be screened at the awards ceremony and used on social media· Attend events where required island-wide, including but not limited to the awards ceremonies on February 4thand May 18th2026· Work with the Programme & Events Manager to oversee some elements of the budget in relation to Junior Juries· Assist in the production of reports including statistics for various funders and stakeholders· Work closely with the Communications Manager and Social Media Officer to generate content for various social media platforms· Facilitate the evaluation of the Junior Juries' programme, working closely with the Research & Evaluation Officer· Attend regular meetings with sponsorsREQUIREMENTS:Must be able to confidently carry out the responsibilities outlined above while working independently and as part of a small, creative, fast-paced teamStrong interpersonal skills and the ability to work efficiently with a wide range of partnersMeticulous attention to detailStrong project management, multitasking, and decision-making skillsExcellent digital literacy, with a high level of proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook and ability to use Dropbox and SlackDESIRABLE, BUT NOT ESSENTIAL:Working knowledge of arts in education or experience working with artists or in a school environmentAn understanding of and experience working in the arts or charity sectorsProficiency in the Irish languageDriving licence and access to a vehicleReporting To:Programme & Events ManagerLocation:First floor, 17 North Great George's Street, Dublin 1.The successful candidate will have the choice of working fully in person or on a hybrid basis, and will be expected to work from the office at least one day a week.Start date:7thJanuary 2026Contract duration:January 2026 until the end of May 2026, fixed-term. There may be an option to renew on the same timeline for future years if mutually agreed.Hours of work:21 hours per week; working hours are flexible between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m.Remuneration/benefits:€17,845.80 per annum or €1,487.15 per month. 5% matching pension contribution from start date. 15 days' annual leave (pro rata; 6 days over the duration of contract). Ability to work flexibly. Mobile phone allowance of €21 per month and work from home allowance of €3.20 per day provided. Mileage will be paid in line with company policy for approved travel, and all staff who drive for work must have appropriate insurance in place at their own expense.To apply:Please email a cover letter and CV (preferably in one combined document) to, with AWARDS ADMINISTRATOR in the subject line, before 4pm onFriday 12thDecember 2025. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.Children's Books Ireland is committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of our work and we welcome applications from all qualified candidates, particularly those from underrepresented backgrounds and communities. The position will be subject to reference checks and Garda vetting.Interviews will be held in person in a Dublin City Centre location onThursday 18thDecember.