The Register of Irish Sign Language Interpreters is currently seeking to recruit a full time permanent Education and Accreditation Officer based in the Dublin office, with hybrid working available.
The Register of Irish Sign Language Interpreters (RISLI) is an independent organisation, funded and supported by the Citizens Information Board (CIB). RISLI maintains the national professional register of Irish Sign Language Interpreters.
The registration system is referenced in the 2017 Irish Sign Language Act (referred to as an ‘accreditation scheme’).
The National Human Rights Strategy for Disabled People 2025-2030
The National Human Rights Strategy for Disabled People 2025-2030 is the Irish government’splan to advance the implementation of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. Irish Sign Language has been identified as a specific policy area that requires targeted action in the strategy. A key measure will be the recruitment of an Education and Accreditation officer. The officer will operate within the parameters set out in the strategy:
This officer will provide guidance on the “Pathway to Accreditation”, setting out the basic standard competency threshold for applicants to be placed on the RISLI register of accredited interpreters. This work will also establish the criteria for competency to facilitate any educational institutions who wish to commence Irish Sign Language interpreting courses with a view to increasing Irish Sign Language interpreter supply.
(National Human Rights Strategy for Disabled People 2025-2030, page 48)
Service Offer
This is a full-time, permanent position, subject to completion of a six-month probationary period.
Hybrid working is available. There is a requirement to attend the office in Deaf Village Ireland, Cabra, two days a week minimum and to be available for remote video-calls as necessary during the working day. Hybrid working arrangements are subject to review based on business needs.
Functions of RISLI
- Establish and maintain a standards-based registration system for Irish Sign Language Interpreters to ensure protection primarily for the Deaf community and service providers.
- Set the standards for the provision of Irish Sign Language interpreting that all public bodies require.
- Support public bodies through access to a public register of interpreters.
- Support professional Irish Sign Language interpreters to meet and maintain standards.
- Promote social inclusion of Irish Sign Language users by supporting the use of registered interpreters including access to public bodies.
The Role
Responsible for the processes associated with the accreditation of qualifications, the assessment of non-standard qualifications, working with educational institutions seeking accreditation with RISLI and the continued professional development of Irish Sign Language interpreters.
Reports to: Manager of RISLI
Salary scale
Salary scale: €40,843- €58,836 (including two long-service increments). Pro rata for part-time staff.
Annual leave
25 days; increasing to 26 days after 2 years’ service; increasing to 27 days after 5 years’ service.
Pension
RISLI operates a company pension scheme, membership of which is compulsory upon commencement. Employee contribution is a minimum of 5% of salary and employer contribution is 7% of salary.
Salary Incremental Credit
It is expected that all new entrants to RISLI will be appointed at point one of the salary scale; however, RISLI operates an incremental credit process for appointments higher than point one of the salary scale. The incremental credit criteria are based on the competencies for the role and are assessed against employment history as laid out in the application form. More information is available in the Candidate Pack.
Application Process
Applications must be made on the relevant application form and sent to manager@risli.ie
(Clearly marked “Application for RISLI Education and Accreditation Officer Position”)
Deadline: 5pm, Monday 15th December 2025
Please note that CVs and late applications will not be accepted.
Please see below for the Applicant Pack and the Application Form.
Details on how your personal data will be used as part of this process are available from our Data Protection Policy
RISLI is an equal opportunities employer.
RISLI is funded and supported by the Citizens Information Board.