Data Officer

  • Dún Laoghaire
  • Temporary
  • Thu May 14 14:07:41 2026
  • 903901

Unijobs, on behalf of a public sector client, is hiring a Data Officer reporting to the Investment Services Manager.

Contract Details

  • Location: Dún Laoghaire, Co. Dublin
  • Hybrid: 3 days remote
  • Hours: 35 per week
  • Salary: €37,544
  • 23 days annual leave
  • Temporary 6-month role with possible extension

Role Overview

Support the administration of grant aid schemes within the Investment Services team.

Main responsibilities include processing grant applications through the Grants Management System (GMS), ensuring compliance with scheme rules and corporate governance standards.

The role also supports migration from a legacy GMS to a new system, including data validation and reconciliation.

Key Duties

  • Validate and reconcile grant data between systems
  • Process grant applications from submission to payment
  • Use internal systems for grant processing and reporting
  • Assist grant applicants with queries
  • Work with stakeholders and strategic partners
  • Resolve GMS-related issues with users
  • Attend meetings and support team activities
  • Carry out additional related duties as required

Systems Used

  • Flexi-grant (GEMS)
  • Smart Simple
  • Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, Teams, Planner)
  • Power BI
  • Dynamics 365

Essential Requirements

  • Third-level qualification in IT, business, finance, accountancy, or related field
  • Experience with data validation and reconciliation
  • Strong Microsoft Office 365 skills
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Strong organisational and administration abilities
  • Good time management and deadline management
  • Ability to work independently and within a team
  • Strong written, verbal, and numeracy skills

Desirable Skills

  • Knowledge of grant management systems
  • Experience with Power BI and Dynamics 365

Personal Attributes

  • Reliable and proactive
  • Organised and self-sufficient
  • Strong team player
  • Comfortable working with technical staff
  • Diplomatic approach to stakeholder issue resolution

Garda Vetting and Foreign Police Clearance may be required before starting.

Unijobs is an equal opportunities employer.