JOB TITLE: Recruitment & Compliance Officer
REPORTING TO: General Secretary; National Construction Official(s)
WORK LOCATION: Principally greater Dublin area but may be required to work anywhere in the Republic of Ireland.
JOB DESCRIPTION
▪ To recruit and organise Technical, Engineering, Mechanical, Civil & Electrical workers into Connect Trade Union.
▪ To contribute to the overall recruitment and organising activities of the Union.
▪ Engage in campaigns to include construction and the many other relevant sectors of the economy.
▪ To be responsible for delivery on agreed targets nationally, regionally and locally in accordance with Connect’s strategic plan and organising strategy.
▪ Recording the information by whatever means is in place at that time in the Union (e.g. electronic or manual report sheets, geotagging etc.)
CANDIDATE SPECIFICATION
EXPERIENCE:
- A knowledge of the construction industry (Civil, Mechanical & Electrical)
- A trade union background and experience in fighting for working people
- A working knowledge of Microsoft office, share-point etc. an advantage
- A knowledge of employment legislation and relevant national agreements
- Must hold a full clean driving licence
- Must be an in-benefit member of Connect Trade Union
PERSONAL QUALITIES:
- While self-motivated, has the ability to be a team player and work under instruction
- Ability to handle conflict, pressure and competing priorities
- Excellent communication and inter-personal skills
- Ability to be flexible in approach to issues and hours of work
- Good organisational ability and good timekeeping essential
The successful candidate will be offered the position and all other suitable candidates will be placed on a panel for any similar Connect Trade Union posts that may arise in the future. Connect Trade Union is an equal opportunities employer
Note: Canvassing will disqualify
Interested members should apply in writing (enclosing a full CV) to:
General Secretary, Connect Trade Union , 6 Gardiner Row, Dublin 1, D01Y183
Closing date for receipt of applications is Wednesday 15th July 2026
Paddy Kavanagh,
General Secretary
8th June 2026
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