Bord Iascaigh Mhara/BIM is seeking applications from suitably qualified and experienced candidates for the post of:
Grants Senior Finance Officer
(HEO, Temporary specified purpose contract for a maximum duration of up to 31st December 2027)
About BIM
BIM is a non-commercial semi-state body, formally established by statute (Irish Sea Fisheries Act 1952) and an agency of the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM). It is the Irish State agency responsible for developing the Irish seafood industry. BIM’s strategy aims to enhance the competitiveness of the Irish seafood sector focusing on the following five key strategic priorities: Sustainability, Skills, Innovation, Competitiveness, Leadership.
The organisation has six business units: Seafood Technical Services, Skills Development Services, Corporate Services, Development and Innovation Services, Economic and Strategic Services and Corporate Communications. BIM’s head-office is in Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin.
In supporting the seafood sector, BIM’s staff are also strategically located in the coastal communities which they serve, including offices in Galway and Killybegs. In addition, BIM’s two training colleges are located in Greencastle, Co. Donegal and Castletownbere, Co. Cork. Finally, BIM’s SIH (Seafood Innovation Hub) is located in Clonakilty, Co. Cork where it supports innovation and sustainability among Ireland’s seafood industry.
Purpose:
The Grants Senior Finance Officer will work within the Investment Services team within Corporate Services to manage, monitor and report on the budgeted expenditure of EMFAF grants. The successful applicant will have responsibility for collating financial statistics and indicators for grant performance and to monitor and report on budgeted and actual expenditure, reporting these periodically within BIM and to stakeholders including DAFM. This role will be in direct support of Ireland’s obligations under the European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund (EMFAF 2021 to 2027).
In accordance with the Public Sector, Department of Finance the approved Salary Scale is a salary range of €57,122 to €71,939 (as at 1st October 2024) per annum pro-rated with time worked.
Single Public Service Pension Scheme if not currently a member of a public sector pension scheme (or have not been a member in the past six months). Salary and Pension Scheme are subject to public sector approved norms and take account of recent service in the public sector in line with relevant circulars and rules.
How to apply:
A full C.V. together with a letter of application and completed BIM application form, summarising experience and skill sets applicable to the position should be emailed to jobs@bim.ie or posted to Human Resources of BIM, Crofton Road, Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin.
The closing date for applications is 14 February, 2025
Please note that late applications will not be accepted. A full job description and the required application form are available here.
If you have any queries or for additional information, please contact jobs@bim.ie
BIM is an Equal Opportunities Employer
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