We are recruiting for Finance positions!

We are recruiting for Finance positions!

Finance Manager

This is a full-time position.

As a member of the CLDC senior management team, the Finance Manager will be responsible for the management of the company’s finances. The role will involve management and oversight of the company’s financial function and finance team, strategic financial planning, financial budgeting for CLDC operations and programmes, financial management systems, policies and procedures, and financial monitoring and reporting. A hybrid working option is available.

For a full role description and person specification, please contact Iyabo Matthew at imatthew@cldc.ie.

 

Finance Administrator

The candidate for Finance Administrator will report directly to the Finance Manager and will work with the finance team to cover a broad range of duties including the maintenance of financial records, administration of payroll, supporting month-end close processes and the processing of grant claims.

For a full job description and person specifications, please email Iyabo at imatthew@cldc.ie.

Financial Resilience Training

Financial Resilience Training

Do you need help and resources to build financial resilience?
Financial resilience is the ability to cope with negative events that impact our finances.

Join our FREE 2 day training course where you will learn about the following;

Talking about money
Values and Money
Talking about money
What influences our spending

Budgeting & Saving
What is budgeting
Setting savings goals

Credit & Debt
How normal is debt?
Types of credit and debt
Understanding interest

Utilities, energy use & the cost of living
Cost of living and climate change
Energy use and utilities
Utilities arrears and supports

Online tool, national supports, maximising income
Online safety and financial tools
Available national debt supports
Maximising income

The training will take place on
Wednesday April 10th – 2:00 – 5:00pm
Wednesday April 17th – 2:00 – 5:00pm

at Clare Local Development Office, Unit 1, Westgate Business Park | Kilrush Road, Ennis | Co. Clare, V95 PXY3

Book your place today using the following link https://forms.gle/Cpov3UJuJdeWPY76A

Email Aisling, adeklerk@cldc.ie for more information.

Prevent Minimise & Mitigate Invasive Species

Prevent Minimise & Mitigate Invasive Species

Don’t miss out on this valuable opportunity to enhance your skills and contribute to the prevention of invasive species in our community!

We are delighted to announce that applications are currently being accepted for our fully funded, LANTRA accredited course on “Prevent Minimize and Mitigate Invasive Species.” Valued at over €600, this comprehensive 3-day program equips participants with essential skills and knowledge while offering LANTRA certification in the following areas:

PA1 – Safe Handling & Application of Pesticides (QQI: 5N2466)

PA6INJ – Pesticide Injection Equipment

PA6A – Hand Held Applicator (Knapsack Sprayer) (QQI: 5N0731)

PA6AW – Hand Held near Water

Training sessions are scheduled to commence in various locations across Co. Clare during the last week of February and the first week of March 2024, following this schedule:

Ennis Group 1: Sessions on 26th (online), 29th Feb, and 1st March (in Ennis)

Ennis Group 2: Sessions on 2nd (in Ennis), 8th, and 9th March (in Ennis)

Ballyvaughan Group 3: Sessions on 26th (online), 27th, and 28th February (in Ballyvaughan)

West Clare Group 4: Sessions on 2nd (in Ennis), 6th, and 7th March (venue TBC locally)

East Clare Group 5: Sessions on 2nd (in Ennis), 4th, and 5th March (venue TBC locally)

Act fast as spots on this course are limited, and once filled, registration will be closed.
The course is opened to anyone (job seekers, tidy towns volunteers, landscapers, builders, farmers, landowners & RSS participants) and no experience necessary.

To secure your spot, please register here, or click on the following link: https://share.hsforms.com/15GuNF8j7RSqvd-B4W64lpg30bps

For any inquiries about the course, feel free to contact Alex at:

alex@vericonnect.ie; 083 087 9146

Unlock the Funding Potential for Your Business

Unlock the Funding Potential for Your Business

Are you planning to apply for funding in 2024? Don’t miss this exclusive training program designed to empower businesses, including private enterprises and social ventures in Co. Clare, to prepare for grant applications.

Programme Overview
Duration: End of January to End of March 2024
The training will be conducted both in person (CLDC Westgate, Ennis) and online via Zoom.

Topics and Schedule:
Topic 1 – Market Research (WC Jan 29th) – CLDC Training Room –Ennis
Topic 2 – Business Planning (WC Feb 12th) – Online
Topic 3 – Financial Management (WC Feb 27th) – Online
Topic 4 – Financial Projections and Requirements (WC Mar 4th) – Ennis (TBC)
March 19th and 20th – Wrap Up – Online

Total Commitment – 4 x 3 Hour Training Sessions
2 x 1 Hour One to One Review Sessions

Programme Facilitator: Evelyn Cormican

Seize the opportunity to enhance your business’s funding potential.
Register here to secure your spot. Limited Places available.

For enquiries contact: Aisling De Klerk 087 9718866, adeklerk@cldc.ie

CLDC is selected to deliver SICAP programme for next 5 years!

CLDC is selected to deliver SICAP programme for next 5 years!

CLDC is thrilled to have been awarded the SICAP programme in county Clare!

SICAP stands for Social Inclusion and Community Activation Programme, and CLDC has been selected as the organisation to design, implement and deliver the programme at a local level. 

So, for the next 5 years, we will continue to be on the ground with our communities, asking what is needed and finding ways to deliver it

It’s a huge credit to the SICAP team for all of their hard work in the past 5 years, staying innovative and responsive to meet the emergent needs of our communities in a rapidly changing climate.

SICAP puts a strong emphasis on meeting the needs of people who are farthest removed from resources and services, and on bringing more equity to our communities. At CLDC, this of course is aligned with our values, and we work hard to activate and empower our communities.  

We’re so proud and excited to continue advocating for and supporting the people of Clare, and we look forward to bringing more equity and inclusion to our communities!

Watch a short, moving video about one example of SICAP at work in Clare.

ILDN Social Enterprise IMPACT Awards- Open for Applications

ILDN Social Enterprise IMPACT Awards- Open for Applications

The ILDN Social Enterprise IMPACT Awards are now Open for Applications!

Winners in each of the three categories – Medium/Large Social Enterprise, Small Social Enterprise, and Young Social Enterprise – will receive a grant of €10,000, with runners-up receiving a grant of €5,000 each.

If you are an Irish social enterprise, you are invited to submit an application by sending a completed Application Form (available below) to SEImpactAwards@ildn.ie before the deadline of Sunday 10th December 2023.

For further information, please see the Call for Submissions document below.

Download: Call for Submissions

Download: – ILDN-SE-IMPACT-Awards-Application-form (1)

Download: – ILDN-Social-Enterprise-IMPACT-Awards-FAQ-Doc-LIVE-1