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Offaly County Council

Offaly County Council

Offaly County Council is the local authority responsible for the strategic, economic, and civic development of County Offaly, located right in the heart of Ireland. Headquartered in Tullamore (at Áras an Chontae), the Council employs over 400 staff members across eight core service divisions.

Dedicated to improving the quality of life for its residents, the Council drives community growth, protects the local environment, and promotes the region's rich culture and tourism assets (such as the River Shannon and the Slieve Bloom Mountains). As an employer, Offaly County Council is committed to equal opportunities, open communication, and fostering a progressive work culture.

Key Service Divisions

The Council operates across a highly diverse range of public sectors, meaning career opportunities span multiple fields:

  • Housing & Community Support
  • Roads & Transportation Infrastructure
  • Urban Planning & Sustainable Development
  • Environment & Climate Action
  • Amenity, Culture, & Library Services
  • Fire & Emergency Services


What Sort of Jobs Are Available?

Because the Council operates as a large-scale civic enterprise, it regularly recruits for a wide variety of entry-level, technical, and senior management roles across several main tracks:

  • Administrative & Corporate: Clerical Officers, Staff Officers, HR professionals, Finance Personnel, and Executive Officers.
  • Technical & Engineering: Civil Engineers, Project Managers, Clerk of Works/Building Inspectors, and Architects.
  • Environmental & Sciences: Environmental Officers, Community Climate Action Officers, and Technicians
  • Creative & Culture: Librarians (from Executive to Senior levels), Arts Officers, and Heritage/Conservation Specialists.
  • Emergency & Practical Services: Retained Firefighters, General Services workers, and community maintenance teams.

Why Work Here?

  • Career Diversity: The ability to transition between diverse civic departments and work on massive, high-impact regional projects.
  • Community Impact: Your daily work directly shapes the local infrastructure, environment, and economy of the Midlands.
  • Public Sector Benefits: Offers robust pension schemes, structured career progression, continuous professional development, and stable working conditions.

Latest Career openings can be found here.

10/06/2026
Permanent Contract
Senior Executive Technician - Architectural
€55,521 - €66,128 yearly
Offaly County Council Tullamore, County Offaly, Ireland
Offaly County Council is seeking a highly motivated and skilled Senior Executive Technician (Architectural) to join its professional team. Operating under the direction of a Director of Services or an appointed supervisor, the successful candidate will play a pivotal role in delivering ancillary architectural, advisory, supervisory, and executive services. This role requires a blend of advanced technical expertise, project management capabilities, and strong leadership to support the Council’s architectural projects, public realm works, and statutory obligations. Key Responsibilities Project Delivery & Management: Lead and assist in the planning, design, costing, tendering, and management of capital works, architectural projects, and public realm enhancements. Technical Design & Software: Prepare detailed sketch plan designs, technical specifications, and working drawings using advanced ICT, AutoCAD, and GIS applications....
10/06/2026
Full time Contract
Clerk of Works - Regeneration
€58,474 - €71,437 yearly
Offaly County Council Tullamore, County Offaly, Ireland
Offaly County Council is seeking a highly motivated Clerk of Works to join its dynamic Regeneration Team . In this vital site-based role, you will supervise and inspect construction and public realm works for a diverse portfolio of capital projects—including town centre renewals, building refurbishments, and heritage-led regenerations . Reporting to senior engineering and regeneration officers, you will ensure all projects are delivered safely, to specification, on schedule, and in full compliance with building and health & safety regulations . Key Responsibilities Site Supervision: Carry out regular site inspections before, during, and after construction to monitor quality and workmanship . Compliance & Safety: Ensure strict compliance with Building Regulations, Planning Permissions, Safety Management Systems,...