The National Apprenticeship Office wishes to appoint a Project Officer with at least two years experience in project management and in developing curriculum and assessment. It is desirable to hold a qualification(s) in one or more of the craft apprenticeships and have relevant experience within the related family of apprenticeships. The person in this role will also support implementation of the Action Plan for Apprenticeship 2021-2025, in particular key deliverable 13 to migrate craft apprenticeships into an integrated apprenticeship system. The person appointed to the Grade 8, Project Officer role will have an important project management and delivery role with NAO colleagues and the Director. The National Apprenticeship Office (NAO) is a joint body established by SOLAS and the Higher Education Authority on behalf of Government to manage, oversee and develop all aspects of the apprenticeship system. The Office is also responsible for implementing the national Action Plan for Apprenticeship 2021-2025. The Office acts as a single point of contact for employers, apprentices and providers in accessing information and guidance on apprenticeship. The Action Plan for Apprenticeship 2021-2025 was published in 2021 by the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science. Following a seven year period of expansion 2014-2021, the Action Plan sets out a roadmap for a single integrated system of apprenticeship nationally. There are over 60 actions in the Plan, covering core objectives on the quality and positive status of apprenticeships nationally; ensuring strong industry involvement; enhanced equity of access to apprenticeship opportunities; and a single cohesive apprenticeship system which includes migration of 25 craft apprenticeships to a consortium-led model. This is a permanent position for which the salary scale ranges from €46,203to €73,246per annum (inclusive of two long service increments) for a 35-hour week. Starting pay will be at the minimum point of the scale as per Government Circular E100/8/82. Exceptional circumstances may apply for candidates with current service in the Civil/Public service. SOLAS offers an excellent benefit package including a contributory pension scheme and the opportunity for further training and development. Job booklet and application form can be downloaded, and must be submitted through email quoting reference number556,by 12pm Monday, 07 July 2025. A Blended Working policy is in place and an arrangement is available to request with this role, a minimum requirement of 2 days per week in the office (Castleforbes House, Dublin 1). One of the days being an assigned anchor day of Tuesday. Please note that as a public sector employee, you must reside in the Irish jurisdiction to avail of blended working, and in accordance with Department Public Expenditure and Reform (DPER) requirements, you must be available to attend in person if and when required. SOLAS is an equal opportunities employer. Canvassing will disqualify. Benefits: Paid Holidays Work Life Balance Employee Assistance Programme Cycle To Work Scheme Health and Wellbeing Initatives TravelPass Scheme