Executive Officer Traineeship

We are recruiting for Executive Officer Traineeship roles for the Department of Social Protection.

Applications are open from 25 August 2025 with a closing date of 3pm Wednesday 17 September 2025.

To apply please register your profile on the DSP Careers Portal and submit your application for this position.

The above link will bring you straight to the job listing.

1. Comprehensive Training: formal, informal, and on the job

• formal training: study structured courses led by experienced professionals. Develop essential skills in decision making, communication, and customer service
• informal learning: engage in knowledge-sharing sessions, workshops, and self-directed learning.
• on the job experience: work alongside experts, tackle real-world challenges, and contribute to meaningful projects
• Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) Accredited Programmes: gain qualifications to enhance your expertise with accredited programmes to help you in your role

2. Coaching and Mentoring

• experienced mentors: benefit from one-to-one guidance. Our mentors and coaches are passionate about nurturing talent and will help you navigate the rewarding and engaging work of the department and provide career advice.
• peer support: connect with fellow trainees, share experiences, celebrate victories, and overcome obstacles together.

3. Pathway to Excellence: Becoming an Executive Officer

At the end of your traineeship, you will have the opportunity to join the ranks of Executive Officers in the department committed to driving change, shaping policies, and serving customers.

If successful, you will be placed as a trainee Deciding Officer. You will be making decisions on the awarding of income supports and other social welfare payments. Following a successful year, you will progress to a second-year placement, in one of three roles. A Job Coach, Executive Officer Inspector (EOI) or Executive Officer Operations.

• Job coach – You will engage directly with Jobseekers, providing guidance and support to them in their search for employment
• Executive Officer Inspector – You will establish that claimants for certain social welfare schemes fulfil the relevant statutory conditions
• Executive Officer Operations – You will process claims, manage applications for various schemes, and handle customer inquiries related to income supports and services

Applications are open from Monday 25 August 2025 with a closing date of 3pm Wednesday 17 September 2025 for the Executive Officer Traineeship.

Please register your profile on the DSP Careers Portal and submit your application for the Executive Officer Traineeship, Department of Social Protection.

The above link will bring you straight to the job listing.