Project Administrator, ROE – Roots of Empathy, Dublin West (Part-time, Hybrid, 20 Hours Per Week)
Newlands Cross, Clondalkin, Dublin 22
Why work at Barnardos?
Are you a purpose driven individual who is passionate about making a difference and helping some of society’s most vulnerable children? At Barnardos, we pride ourselves on delivering impactful services that make a difference to the lives of children and families across Ireland.
We believe that childhood lasts a lifetime. As trauma informed specialists our core purpose is to provide the necessary support for children to overcome childhood adversity, embedding a trauma informed ethos and practice into every service we provide.
What we can offer you:
As a Project Administrator, we appreciate the value of your time when providing essential services, that’s why we have the necessary support structures and network in place that will allow you to make a real impact on the lives of children across Ireland. We also offer the following:
- Barnardos offers a competitive salary – recognising the experience you bring to the role
- Generous annual leave entitlements plus discretionary Company days
- Employee pension scheme with employer contribution / Company Sick Pay Scheme
- Access to regular trauma informed support, supervision, training and many other professional development opportunities
- Tax saver and bike to work schemes in operation
- Access to the Employee Assistance / Wellbeing programme for employees and their immediate family members
What’s the Role and Service?
In your role as a Project Administrator, you will provide an efficient and flexible administrative support service to the Roots of Empathy (ROE) programme in an integrated way within the wider organisation and nationally across schools that host the ROE programme.
What will my day to day look like?
- Receiving, responding, recording and collating expressions of interests from potential schools, instructors and volunteers.
- Ordering of training/programme materials – organising of shipping, delivery and dissemination of same across all sites nationally
- Managing all ROE stock/ material inventories and responsible for tracking an efficient stock locator system across all schools that deliver the ROE programme.
- Administration support for the recruitment of new Instructors.
- Supporting site visits/demonstration classes.
- Assisting with parent and baby recruitment and advertising (including online & via social media) across the local communities where programme operates.
- Assisting with the planning of annual training and annual baby celebrations in a number of venues nationally (booking venues, sending out invitations, etc).
- A strong aptitude to effectively navigate, input & update all relevant data using a specific ROE international online dashboard system.
- A strong aptitude for navigating, creating and updating Microsoft Excel spreadsheets to ensure all ROE data is captured & kept up to date on an ongoing basis.
What experience do I need?
- Minimum of two years’ direct relevant experience essential.
- Proficiency in IT Systems, word processing and finance skills are essential.
- Good communications and interpersonal skills
- Awareness of confidentiality and the ability to deal with sensitive queries
- Teamwork required and the ability to work well with others
- Ability to work on own initiative and to consult where appropriate
- Ability to prioritise competing demand
- Flexibility and adaptability in terms of tasks and time is essential.
Do I need a qualification?
No qualification required, Junior Cert or equivalent is accepted.
Additional information:
You can download the full job description by clicking on the link below.
Full Job Description ProjectAdministration ROE updated Nov 2025
A Full driving licence and access to the use of a suitably insured vehicle essential.
- The post holder is initially assigned to work in our Roots of Empathy service, based in Newlands cross, Clondalkin Co. Dublin but may be required in the future to work in other locations in the Dublin area in line with organisational needs.
- Hybrid and flexible working available as part of this post but there are certain limited times during the year that it may be required to work above the 20 hours and this time can then be taken back as Time off in lieu
Note: This post is currently a 20 hour post but the hours may increase as the service expands.
Barnardos is an equal opportunity employer.
We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all.
Application Procedure
Download your application form
Shortlisting will apply (please note, CVs are not accepted on their own, candidates must complete and submit our application form through Barnardos website).
Candidates who are moved to the 2nd stage of our Recruitment process are required to complete a medical questionnaire and the E-Vetting process. References will also be taken up at this stage.
Vacancy Details
LOCATION
Newlands Cross, Clondalkin, Dublin 22
Employment Type
Fixed term - Part Time (20 hours per week) - Until December 2027
Salary
€28,172.18 - €43,641.55 Pro-rated for 20 hours €15,228.20 - €23,510.03
Contact Person
Closing Date
Interview Date
TBC