We are recruiting

We currently have the below positions available in our Dublin-based company, which is in an exciting new phase of growth and development. Develop your skills, support mission-critical services of the national registry and be part of a high-performing team.

.IE Digital Town Programme Executive

We are recruiting a creative, enthusiastic and driven Programme Executive. This is a full-time permanent position, reporting to the National .IE Digital Town Programme Director. The successful candidate will play a key role in the overall .IE Digital Town Programme, which has a number of components, including Awards, Research and Big Data.

The ideal candidate must have exceptional verbal and written communication skills, in addition to strong organisational, multi-tasking, and relationship-building abilities. Recent and relevant experience, on a countrywide basis, in organising stakeholders and interested parties to work together to achieve common objectives in the area of digital transformation is a requirement. Past experience of event management, project management or PR would be a distinct advantage.  The ideal candidate will have a relevant Degree or Diploma and will have a minimum of 5 years’ experience, ideally in the internet or e-commerce industry sectors.

The company operates Ireland’s national registry for all Internet addresses ending in .ie. As the national registry, we operate and maintain the .ie database. We have been managing the .ie country code Top Level Domain (ccTLD) namespace since July 2000. Our work includes protecting, supporting and promoting the online presence of all .ie domain names. We provide registry and related services to the Irish local and international internet communities. In cooperation with our Registrars, partners and stakeholders we help shape the development of the internet landscape and ecosystem.

With our original research and insights we inform and enable policymakers and our partners to advance Ireland’s internet ecosystem, thereby helping everyone in Ireland to thrive online. Through our .IE Digital Town programme, which comprises the annual .IE Digital Town Awards and .IE Digital Town Blueprint, we foster digital enhancement and adoption in Ireland.

This is an exciting opportunity to join this successful company, which has a profit-for-good mandate.

Our culture is centred on embracing a growth mind-set, inspiring excellence, innovation, synergy and encouraging teams and leaders to bring their best each day. Ours is a people centred culture in a digital age.

The successful candidate will be based in our head office in Dun Laoghaire, Co Dublin. Travel within Ireland is a requirement.  A full, clean Irish driving license is a requirement.

Role description / responsibilities

As part of this role you will:

• Ensure the timely and successful delivery of the .IE Digital Town programme
• Motivate, encourage and recruit towns to participate in the .IE Digital Town Programme
• Operate as the lead point of contact for the external stakeholder network and fully understand their needs, wants and values
• Develop and enhance the stakeholder network, identifying opportunities for mutually beneficial activities
• Build and maintain strong, long-lasting stakeholder relationships
• Communicate, present and influence key stakeholders at all levels, including executive and C-level
• Motivate, encourage, guide and assist a town’s organisation(s) to submit their project / initiative for the Awards
• Implement our marketing and communications plan to promote and create awareness of our activities
• Bring new ideas and concepts to enhance the programme
• Create multi-media website content
• Liaise with external vendors, and operate within budgets and project timelines
• Create internal status reports (including KPIs)
• Liaise with internal cross-functional team members in .IE
• Positively promote the .IE brand

Required qualifications / Experience & Skills

Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.

The ideal candidate must also:

• have demonstrated track record in managing similar programmes, on a nationwide basis
• be a confident and clear communicator
• have exceptional verbal and written skills
• have excellent relationship-building skills
• be highly organised with the ability to multi-task
• work well as part of a team
• experience in WordPress, Mailchimp, CRM, Canva, video and socials would be a distinct advantage
• have excellent listening, negotiation and presentation skills
• be proactive and demonstrate the ability to work on your own initiative

Salary and benefits package

• Circa Salary €50 – €55k- DOE
• Annual performance related bonus potential of up to 8% of salary
• Group Health Insurance scheme with Laya Healthcare
• Access to a holistic employee wellness programme
• Comprehensive personal and professional development plus career progression programme
• Company contribution matching pension scheme of 5% matching contribution towards the .IE defined contribution pension scheme.
• Access to the cycle-to-work scheme and the tax saver programme
• Comprehensive induction and sector familiarisation will be provided

Apply: please send your CV and a cover letter to Melissa Nangle, Head of HR at mnangle@weare.ie.

Accounts Assistant

We are recruiting an Accounts Assistant seeking to join a successful company. We offer an opportunity to develop your skills and be part of an exciting opportunity to join our team, which is in a new phase of growth.

This role focuses on financial reporting and month-end activity. Reporting to the Chief Finance and Operations Manager, the successful candidate will have good hands-on bookkeeping experience, particularly strong experience in accounting software, with excellent attention to detail and an ability to work both independently and as part of a team and to follow through on all tasks to an excellent standard.

The successful candidate will be primarily based in our head office in Dun Laoghaire, Co Dublin, which will follow a hybrid working model.

The company operates Ireland’s national registry for all Internet addresses ending in .ie. As the national registry, we operate and maintain the .ie database. We have been managing the .ie country code Top Level Domain (ccTLD) namespace since July 2000. Our work includes protecting, supporting and promoting the online presence of all .ie domain names. We provide registry and related services to the Irish local and international internet communities. In cooperation with our Registrars, partners and stakeholders we help shape the development of the internet landscape and ecosystem.

Our culture is centred on embracing a growth mindset, inspiring excellence, innovation and encouraging teams and leaders to bring their best daily. Ours is a people-centred culture in a digital age.

Role Description/Responsibilities

• Assist with the month- and quarter-end close process
• Accounts Receivable – Responsible for monthly invoice posting, liaising with customers, dealing with queries, checking bank lodgements, etc.
• Accounts Payable – Responsible for matching and processing invoices, dealing with queries, preparing payment runs, creditor reconciliations, etc.
• Preparation of ad-hoc reports and analysis for management.
• Daily internal control testing
• Preparation of Bank Reconciliation
• Ensure all purchase orders are raised and signed under the correct budgets and by relevant team members and managers.
• Management of the Fixed Asset Register
• Process monthly staff expense claims
• General accounting admin and office tasks as required.
• Management of petty cash transactions
• Assisting with the preparation of the Annual Financial Budget;
• Liaising with auditors and third-party tax advisors.

Required Qualifications/ Experience & Skills

• Accounts Technicians qualified
• 2 years + of relevant experience
• Good knowledge of computers accounts packages and MS Office suite. Knowledge of Exchequer accounting software is an advantage.
• Experience in the management of Supplier Invoices and Purchase Orders
• Strong Customer Service outlook
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to meet monthly reporting deadlines
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work independently, with general direction and guidance
• Desire to look for opportunities to deliver process efficiencies

Desired Skills

Any of the additional skills listed below would be an advantage:

• Familiarity with FRS102 reporting is an advantage
• 2-3 years’ experience working in accounts

Competencies required for this role

• Excellent Bookkeeping and excel skills
• Organisation & Administration skills

Salary and benefits package

• Salary circa €32K-€38K – Depending on experience and qualifications.
• Comprehensive induction and sector familiarisation will be provided
• Comprehensive personal and professional development plus career progression programme
• Access to a holistic employee wellness programme
• Annual Performance related bonus potential of up to 8% of salary
• Group Health Insurance scheme with Laya Healthcare
• Company contribution matching Pension Scheme – we can help you plan for your future by offering up to a 5% matching contribution towards the .IE Defined Contribution Pension Scheme.
• Access to the Cycle-to-work scheme & the Tax Saver programme

About .IE

We are the registry for .ie internet domain names and we operate and maintain the .ie database. Our purpose is to enable and empower people, communities and businesses across Ireland to thrive online.

Read more about what we do.

We celebrate diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunities workplace and employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, religion or belief, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, civil status, disability or gender identity.

Our culture is centred on embracing a growth mind-set, inspiring excellence, innovation, synergy and encouraging teams and leaders to bring their best each day. Ours is a people centred culture in a digital age.

At .IE, we respect your right to privacy, all applications will be processed in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

The KeepWell Mark

As a KeepWell Mark accredited company, we are committed to fostering an environment and culture whereby staff well-being is priority. The first of its kind in Ireland, the KeepWell Mark is an evidence-based wellness initiative and accreditation programme from Ibec, for companies that are focused on making their employees’ wellbeing a priority and who are committed to instilling a best practice approach and high standards of support for all.

We celebrate diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunities workplace and employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity with all employment decisions at .IE based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualification without regard to gender, ethnicity, age, religious beliefs, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, or any other status protected by Irish law.

Leading in Wellbeing Top 100 Companies 2023

We are also proud to be included in the Leading in Wellbeing Top 100 Companies 2023. The index, published by Ibec in partnership with Business & Finance, acknowledges companies across Ireland who are leading the way for employee wellbeing and who, through their commitment to instilling a best practice approach, have made a lasting impact on their employees and on the business community.