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Permanent | 20 hours per week €15.40 per hour At Holland & Barrett, we're more than a retailer, we're trusted partners in helping people make health and wellness a way of life. As a Retail Assistant , you'll play an important role in creating welcoming, inspiring experiences for every customer who walks through our doors. Whether you're already passionate about wellbeing or simply curious to learn more, we'll give you the training, support and opportunities to build your knowledge and make a real difference every day. What you'll be doing
Shop Assistant
A shop assistant, also known as a retail or sales assistant, provides customer service and supports daily store operations . Their duties include greeting customers, answering questions, processing transactions, handling returns, stocking shelves, and maintaining a tidy store environment. They may also be involved in promotional activities, inventory management, and ensuring a positive shopping experience for customers.
Facilitator
Facilitator - Day service Celbridge, Co. Kildare 24 hours per week minimum Job reference: FPT_CELB_0309 Essential criteria for the position of Facilitator: Full Job Specification available on request Autism A Chara does not require assistance from Recruitment Agencies, any CVs submitted by Recruitment Agencies will be deleted and not considered.
Retained Fire Fighter
Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons to fill the role of Retained (Part-time) Fire-Fighters. Monaghan Fire provide a range of services for the citizens of Monaghan to ensure public safety. These services include the delivery of a Fire Service response to protect and assist our community when required. The common image of the Fire Service is naturally one of fire-fighters turning out in fire appliances and fighting fires. While some of the work involves attendance at fires, the role of the Fire Service is much wider and the needs of the community much more varied. Monaghan Fire Service responds to all emergency calls from the public for assistance, primarily to protect life and save injury to individuals, but also to prevent and restrict damage to property. Monaghan is served by five retained fire stations at Clones, Monaghan, Ballybay, Castleblayney and Carrickmacross, providing an operational fire and emergency response service at all times. Monaghan County Council provides a 24-hour 365-day emergency response to the people of Monaghan and certain areas of adjoining counties via five fire brigades and a complement of fifty-one personnel. A retained Firefighter working within the organisation is an essential part of a disciplined and well-structured team which provides an emergency response to the community in which he/she works and resides in (must work and reside within a reasonable distance of the relevant Fire Station to allow him/her to respond within the travel time of 6 minutes). ESSENTIAL QUALIFYING CRITERIA FOR THE POST • Persons appointed shall reside and work within a reasonable distance of the relevant fire station to allow him/her to respond within the travel time of 6min or as agreed with the Chief Fire Officer. • Applicants shall possess adequate literacy and numeric skills to allow them to carry out their duties in a competent and safe manner. Applicants will have to undertake a literacy and numeric skills test as part of the selection process. • Applicants shall undertake physical tests, including tests for acrophobia, claustrophobia, and dexterity as part of the selection process. • Applicants will be required to provide a medical fitness note from their General Practitioner in advance of their pre-interview assessment. • Applicants who are successful will be required to undertake and successfully pass a medical examination and a Recruit Training Course (3 weeks duration) without delay in advance of any appointment being made. • Applicants who are successful shall be prepared to undertake any Fire Service training courses deemed necessary to refresh and/or enhance their capability to carry out their role in a competent and safe manner. • Obtaining a Class C Driving licence will be mandatory during the probation period. ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS The ideal candidate will be a highly motived person, with a strong sense of community commitment and shall demonstrate a clear knowledge and understanding of: - • Local Government services and structure • The structure of the Retained Fire Service • The operational abilities of Monaghan Fire and Rescue Service • The demands placed on members of the Retained Fire Service • Teamwork and group dynamics • Dealing with high risk, stressful and dynamic environments • Knowledge of health and safety within the workplace. The ideal candidate shall also have a proven ability in: - • Dealing effectively with conflicting demands • Acting on own initiate • Problem solving and decision making • Effective communication with work colleagues • Effective communication with the public • Service to the community, voluntary organisations or other • Active engagement with Health, Safety and Welfare within the workplace • Working under pressure within a structured environment • Adaptability to evolving situations. ADDITIONAL RELEVANT INFORMATION FOR APPLICANTS • An applicant who is found to be ineligible at any stage of the competition will not be further considered. Provision of inaccurate, untrue or misleading information will lead to disqualification from the competition, withdrawal of employment offer or dismissal • Information provided by a candidate in their application form will be used for the purpose of the Retained Fire Service Competition. By applying for this post, the applicant is consenting to their information being used for this purpose • The onus is on each applicant to ensure that she/he is in receipt of all communication from Monaghan County Council. Monaghan County Council does not accept responsibility for communications not accessed or received by an applicant. • All applications will be acknowledged by email after the closing date has passed. Applicants who do not receive an acknowledgement within seven days of the closing date should contact the Human Resource Management Section. Terms of Engagement of Retained Fire-fighters POSITION: The position is on a retained basis and membership of the Single Public Service Pension Scheme is compulsory. The Single Pension Scheme is not service based but rather based on pensionable earnings in each year served in accordance with the Department of Environment, Community and Local Government guidelines. CHARACTER: A firefighter must be of good character. The County Council may make whatever enquiries it considers necessary to satisfy this condition. AGE: A fire-fighter must submit a birth certificate to the County Council as proof of age before they are engaged as a recruit. RETIREMENT: On reaching 55 years of age or sooner if found to be medically unfit, a firefighter shall cease to be a firefighter. The maximum age limit of 55 years may be lowered by the County Council should the normal age for retirement in employment generally be lowered and, in such case, the age lower than 55 years shall apply. Firefighters who would be physically capable of working beyond age 55 have the option to continue working for a defined limited period subject to compulsory medical assessment, on an annual basis. The extended optional period would be to age 58. No Retained Fire-fighter shall be employed beyond age 58, in accordance with the Report of the Expert Group on retirement age for Retained Firefighters (April 2003). ROSTERING: Firefighters shall participate in any rostering arrangements as agreed. HEALTH: A firefighter shall be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. Medical Examination etc. Under the terms of the agreed Occupational Health Scheme for members of the retained fire service, you will be required to undergo a regular medical examination by a medical practitioner nominated by the Council. Retention as a firefighter will depend upon receipt of satisfactory reports by medical examiner(s) and to the general condition above as to health. An operational Firefighter must maintain a good level of physical fitness through regular strenuous exercise. ANNUAL LEAVE: Your annual leave entitlement will be calculated in accordance with the Organisation of Working Time Act, 1997 and the Organisation of Working Time Act (Regulations) 2001. The present annual leave entitlement is 28 days per annum. You will be required to participate in the rostering of holidays at the commencement of each quarter to ensure that the appropriate number of personnel approved by the Station Officer will be available for duty. PROBATIONARY PERIOD: A recruit firefighter shall be on probation for a period of two years from the date of commencement as a retained firefighter. Such period of two years may be extended at the absolute discretion of the County Council. The recruit shall not become an operational firefighter at the end of the period of probation unless the County Council is satisfied that the firefighter has been satisfactory in all respects. Recruit firefighters will be required to undergo and successfully complete the following recruit training programme during their probationary period: A three-week Recruits Firefighter Skills Course (including manual handling), and A two-week Breathing Apparatus Wearers' Course A one-week Breathing Apparatus Compartment Fire Behaviour Course Attain an HGV “C” Driving Licence Any other course that the County Council may consider necessary. Training fees will be paid at the current hourly rate for firefighters during training. Failure to successfully complete such courses will result in the termination of the fire-fighter’s employment. Some or all of the above courses will be held at a recognised training centre which may or may not be situated locally. DRILLS AND FURTHER TRAINING: ATTENDANCE AT DRILLS AND INCIDENTS: A firefighter shall attend and participate in drills and shall undergo from time to time, courses and further training as required or deemed appropriate by the County Council. The County Council shall decide the location(s) of the training. Adequate advance notice shall be given to firefighters. Drills shall be held at such frequency as decided by the Chief Fire Officer. The level of training to be successfully undertaken by a firefighter shall be such as to enable them to carry out competently and effectively the various operations required in the fire service. These include the operation of communications systems, driving appliances and vehicles, and the operation of pumps, lifts, escapes, rescue and emergency equipment, hydrant testing etc., and such other matters and requirements as may arise from time to time. A firefighter shall be expected to acquire a level of training and knowledge as to enable them to interchange with and act as substitute for all personnel at operational level in the fire service of the County Council. You will be requested to obtain a Class C driving licence so as to be capable of driving emergency vehicles if required within 2 years of your appointment and successfully complete an appropriate Emergency Services Driving Standard (ESDS) level assessment. The Assessment will consist of a theoretical and practical examination. The assessment will be carried out by a registered ESDS assessors. A fire-fighter shall submit a driving licence to the County Council before being allowed to drive any Council vehicle. There is an obligation on firefighters to attend at alert/fire calls and at drills. This is the basis on which a retainer is paid. The onus on arranging to receive an alert/fire call shall rest with the firefighter. Notwithstanding any other disciplinary action that the County Council may apply, failure to attend or participate in 85% of drills or at a pre-determined % of calls in any quarter of a year, without good reason, shall result in withholding the retainer in accordance with the terms of the Retained firefighters Agreement of 1999. In the case of an alert/fire call, the fire fighter shall attend within 6 minutes or as required by the Chief Fire Officer to the Fire Station and in accordance with the terms of the “Retained Firefighters Agreement of 1999” firefighters shall be paid accordingly for alerts/fire calls. Where the Chief Fire Officer considers that a fire fighter is not fulfilling the above attendance standards which he considers reasonable in all the circumstances, the Chief Fire Officer will have the right to withhold payment of the retainer. Subsequent continuing failure to meet the above attendance standards, without good reason, shall be dealt with through the disciplinary procedure and may result in termination of service at the absolute discretion of the County Council. A Firefighter reporting for drill 8 minutes late shall not be entitled to credit for attendance at the drill. Stand-by Firefighters answering an alert within eight (8) minutes shall be paid one-hour flat time and will be at the Station unless required at an incident. RESIDENCE: Persons appointed shall reside and work close to their fire station. On receipt of an alert a firefighter must be able to attend at the fire station within a period of six minutes or as required by the Chief Fire Officer. A firefighter shall notify the fire authority in writing of any subsequent changes of residence or place of employment. Persons appointed must reside and work within a maximum of 6 minutes travel time (based on GPS navigation planner e.g. Google maps or similar as determined by Monaghan County Council) to allow them to respond for the duration of their employment as a Firefighter. Monaghan County Council retains the right to request further evidence, if required on the information supplied, for the purpose of verification of place of residence and location of employment. A change of residence or place of employment that would place the firefighter outside these limits will mean automatic termination of employment. A firefighter shall be required to report for duty to the fire station in its present location, or in the event of change of location to such new location as may be decided by the Fire Authority. Changes in the location of the fire station will not result in payment of disturbance money or other compensation. AVAILABILITY: Written evidence must be provided from the employer as to your availability to turn up to all callouts of the Fire Brigade and to attend any courses arranged by the Fire Service prior to appointment, and the County Council in its sole discretion, shall decide as to whether the availability as so provided is acceptable. If the fire-fighter's employer subsequently changes his/her conditions of employment and does not allow the firefighter to attend fire calls/drills during working hours, employment will be terminated. Self-employed must also provide written evidence as to availability prior to appointment. Such written evidence must cover a candidate's availability for initial training and for fire and other calls, drills, training and such other duties which the firefighter may be required by the County Council to perform. A firefighter on duty may only be relieved of his/her obligation to respond to and answer fire and other calls etc., provided that: He/she signs the ‘Leave of absence’ book in the station and notifies and gets consent from the Station Officer or in his /her absence the Sub-Officer in advance. Where a roster is in place, a firefighter rostered on duty may only be relieved of his/her obligation to respond to and answer fire and other calls etc., provided that: He / she has made arrangements with a firefighter rostered off duty to act as substitute in his / her place; notifies the Station Officer or in his / her absence the Sub-Officer in advance; and the Station Officer or Sub Officer has consented to the substitution. If the County Council deems a fire-fighter's attendance to be unsatisfactory, it may terminate the fire-fighter's service. DUTIES: A firefighter, as and when required, shall perform such duties as are assigned to him / her from time to time by the Chief Fire Officer and/or other designated person by the Council and without prejudice to the generality of this requirement, driving duties and general firemanship duties such as the wearing of breathing apparatus, the operation of pumps, lifts, hoists, rescue and cutting equipment, hydrant testing etc. All activities shall be conducted in accordance with Monaghan County Council’s Safety Management System and comply with the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005. You will report to the Chief Fire Officer, or the person designated by the Chief Fire Office to be your supervisor. A firefighter rostered on duty must remain within convenient proximity of the fire station. Failure to respond promptly to fire or other calls shall, at the discretion of the County Council, result in termination of service. A firefighter shall report for duty in a sober manner in accordance with the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005. CLOTHING etc. Each firefighter shall be issued with - • 1 Fire-fighter's Helmet • 1 Fire-fighter's Tunic • 1 Fire-fighter's Overtrousers • 1 Pair of firefighter gloves • 1 Flash Hood • 1 Pair Rubber Boots The above equipment shall be maintained in a clean and serviceable manner at all times. REMUNERATION: Training & Courses etc. (Other than Fire Drills). During recruit training consisting of two weeks and courses lasting one day and upwards, the County Council shall pay drill fees. FIREFIGHTERS A firefighter shall be paid at the appropriate approved national rates of Fire and Drill Fees and Retainer Fees in accordance with Circulars issued by the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage. Retained Fire Fighter On recruitment €17,021 2-4 Years €18,043 5-7 Years €19,303 8+ €20,454 Fire Fighter Basic pay is based on Annual Retainer, drill attendance and Community Fire Safety activity 0 – 1 year €22,141 2 – 4 years €23,163 5 – 7 Years €24,423 8 years + €25,574 In addition to the above rates per annum fire-fighters receive an hourly rate(s) for attendance at drills, training and attendance at fire-calls. Drills Fires Day Night/Weekend Rate per hr 1st Hour Subsequent hr 1st Hour Subsequent Hr. €26.30 €52.60 €26.30 €105.20 €52.60 These rates are subject to review on an ongoing basis. INCREMENTS: The increments will be paid after 1-, 4-, 7- and 8-yearsyears’ service on completion of an increment form and recommendation of Chief Fire Officer. SICK LEAVE: Any absence on sick leave must be reported to the Station Officer or Sub Station Officer on the first morning of illness. Where a fire-fighter is absent due to sickness, a certificate from a qualified Medical Practitioner must be submitted on the third day of a continuous absence and on a weekly basis thereafter. Return to Work Form must be completed by any staff member absent on uncertified and certified sick leave. The form must be countersigned by the station Officer and forwarded to a Senior Fire Officer prior to submission to Human Resources. The medical certificate should state the general nature of the illness. This information will be treated in confidence. The local authority reserves the right to refer you for an independent medical examination. A certificate of fitness will be required before resuming work. Where a firefighter becomes incapacitated for an extended period as a result of serious illness or injury, payment of the quarterly retainer will be subject to (a) the Station Officer having received notification as soon as possible concerning the circumstances of the absence and (b) a medical certificate being submitted within three days of the absence. Payment of the quarterly retainer may be extended to six months depending on the merits of each case and the applicant’s attendance records. Extended sick leave would normally only be granted to a firefighter on one occasion only. A medical certificate of fitness must be submitted prior to resuming duties.
Team Member
Costa Coffee requires a Team Member for our store in Letterkenny Retail Park. At Costa Coffee we are as passionate about our people as we are our great coffee! Being a part of our team gives you the chance to learn new skills in coffee excellence whilst letting your personality shine through. As a Costa Barista you receive full training in delivering every customer with an unbeatable coffee experience, through great customer service and great coffee. Are you: - Make it Yours: This role is based in Letterkenny Retail Park. With free onsite parking available with an already exisitng friendly hard working team on site. Apply now and take the next step in your hospitality journey!
Grounds Maintenance Skilled Operative
Location: You will be based at either the Depot at Newmills Road, Coleraine, BT52 2JB or 9 Ballyquin Road, Limavady, BT49 9ET however, when required you will be asked to work flexibly throughout all Council depots and facilities, ensuring that resources are deployed effectively and in order to respond to service priorities and to facilitate professional development. Responsible for: The following functions and services, in accordance with the organisational structure and the staff employed to deliver these services. General grounds maintenance including but not limited to: • Grass cutting (eg pitches, bowling greens, tennis courts, golf courses, parks and open spaces) • Cemetery duties • ‘Heavy’ Plant Operation (excavators, telescopic handlers etc.) • Nursery duties including summer and winter planting • Maintenance of parks and open spaces • Assisting other departments Work pattern: 37 hours per week, Monday – Friday Monday – Thursday 8.00 am - 4.30 pm Friday 8.00 am - 1.00 pm By its nature the post will require flexible working, for eg work outside normal office hours, including evenings and weekends as required. Tenure: There are two permanent posts MAIN PURPOSE OF POST 1. Undertake horticulture, gardening, ‘heavy’ plant operation and general grounds maintenance works in Council facilities, public parks, sports grounds and similar open spaces, to the standards required. 2. To present a courteous attitude at all times by assisting with the promotion of good working relationships between Council staff and members of the public. If and as required, deal with on-site complaints and queries or refer to your line manager as necessary. 3. Ensure that the department complies with all statutory and legislative requirements by adhering to these requirements and working in accordance with good governance and health and safety requirements. 4. Ensure that all responsibilities are carried out in a timely and effective manner and that general confidentiality is maintained in all areas relating to the work of the Council. MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 5. Undertake a comprehensive range of multi-skilled practical tasks associated with the daily maintenance of grounds, preparation and marking out of all sports/playing surfaces using appropriate methods and equipment. This will include (but is not confined to) labouring, trench digging, fencing, drainage work, loading/unloading/delivery of materials etc and maintaining good housekeeping. 6. To give assistance, support and training within your remit to team members and others in performance of duties and responsibilities with an emphasis on Health & Safety. Includes wearing appropriate personal protective equipment, working at heights ensuring adherence to risk assessments, method statements and where necessary, completing dynamic on-the-job risk assessments. 7. Assisting gardener/green-keeper in a range of horticultural activities. 8. Cutting grass to specified standards in both sports and non-sports locations. 9. Operate construction plant such as excavators (rubber wheeled/tracked), tractors (utility 50HP+) and telescopic handlers taking responsibility for staff working in the vicinity. 10. Operate grounds maintenance machinery such as ride-on mowers, power tools, strimmers and associated plant. 11. Drive applicable Council vehicles including vans and lorries and other mechanical plant up to relevant C1 licence. Complete and maintain daily records sheets relative to the operation of the vehicle. Ensure the vehicle/plant is cleaned and maintained inside and outside as directed by the Team Leader. 12. Carry out all general grounds tasks, including turf care, planting, shrub and tree pruning, removal of grass cuttings, leaves and litter etc. 13. Undertake seeding, propagation, planting, mulching, tending and weeding of flower and shrub beds. 14. Use, where appropriate, chemical weed control under direction, complying with manufacturers’ instructions and COSHH regulations. 15. Undertake general maintenance to hard/soft landscaping, eg edging of paths and paved areas and replacement of bark. 16. Erect, inspect, maintain, dismantle sports and play equipment, play park equipment including the movement of goal posts. 17. Undertake constructional labouring work and the safe operation of a range of assorted tools and equipment, including, eg erection/repair of fencing and path laying. 18. Ensure the safe use of machinery necessary to the performance of all work. Includes safe operation, daily/weekly operational checks (oil/water) and ensuring same are kept clean and serviceable. 19. Assist Team Lead in completion of all necessary paperwork e.g. weekly timesheets; accident report forms, vehicle/plant log books, inspection records, work schedules, dynamic Risk Assessment, work schedules, chemical applications and vehicle/plant log books. 20. Cemetery duties including: excavating (mechanical/hand), re-opening, exhuming, attend committals, backfill and aftercare (sowing/turfing/grass cutting) of graves. 21. Cleaning, litter picking and general housekeeping duties. 22. As required, work flexibly with other works teams (outside of grounds maintenance) to ensure delivery of all Council services eg supporting delivery of Council events (including stewarding) and erection, inspections and minor repairs of festive lighting. 23. Support other agencies in times of emergency eg. filling, delivery and placing of sand bags in flooded areas or snow clearance from footpaths. 24. Report all accidents and near misses which may occur and report all incidents of damage to Council property/equipment. 25. In circumstances when littering is observed during the course of their duties pass the information to the Team Lead. 26. Carry out duties in all weather conditions unless it is felt health and safety is being compromised. GENERAL 27. By its nature the post will require flexible working to meet the needs of the service. This will also include attendance at meetings/training courses/tool box talks and any relevant working groups. 28. Act in accordance with the Code of Conduct for local Government employees. 29. Comply with and actively promote the Council’s policies and procedures, including those relating to Fair employment, Equal Opportunities and Health, Safety and Wellbeing. 30. Undertake the duties outlined above in a way which will enhance and protect the reputation and public profile of the Council. 31. Undertake any other duties as deemed appropriate to the achievement of the purpose and function of this post. 32. Undertake the specific duties outlined above if appropriate training is given. The list of duties/responsibilities must not be considered comprehensive nor exhaustive. They are simply a summary of the main duties/responsibilities that the post holder will be required to undertake. No Job Description can cover every issue that may arise within the post at various times and the post holder is expected to carry out other duties from time to time which are broadly consistent with those in this Job Description. If the post holder has any form of disability, every effort will be made to supply all the necessary employment aids, equipment or adaptations to enable him/her to perform the full duties of the job. If, however, a certain task proves to be unachievable then job redesign will be given full consideration.
HR Assistant
Job Summary We are looking for an organised, approachable and detail-focused HR Assistant to join our team and provide day-to-day administrative support across a wide range of HR activities. The successful candidate will support recruitment, onboarding, employee records, absence management, payroll administration and general HR queries. This is a varied role requiring excellent organisation, discretion and communication skills, with regular contact with managers and employees across the business. This role would suit someone with previous HR or administrative experience who is keen to develop their career within Human Resources. Job Description Job Title: HR Assistant Department: Human Resources Reports To: HR Manager / Senior HR Team Location: Armagh Hours: Full Time or Part Time Applications Welcome Job Purpose The HR Assistant will provide efficient and confidential administrative support to the HR function, helping to ensure HR processes are completed accurately and in a timely manner. The role will involve supporting recruitment and onboarding, maintaining employee records, assisting with absence and holiday administration, preparing HR documentation and responding to routine employee and manager queries. The HR Assistant will work closely with colleagues across the business and will be expected to maintain a high level of confidentiality and professionalism at all times. Key Responsibilities • Provide general administrative support to the HR department. • Act as a first point of contact for routine HR queries from employees and managers. • Support the recruitment process, including preparing and posting job adverts, arranging interviews and communicating with candidates. • Prepare offer letters, contracts of employment and other new starter documentation. • Support the onboarding process for new employees and ensure all required documentation is completed. • Carry out right-to-work checks and maintain appropriate records. • Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records and HR systems. • Process employee changes such as changes to hours, salary, location, job title and personal details. • Prepare HR correspondence, including confirmation letters, probation correspondence and other employee documentation. • Support the administration of probationary periods and ensure review dates are monitored. • Assist with the administration of sickness absence, including maintaining records and preparing relevant correspondence. • Support maternity, paternity, parental and other family-related leave administration. • Maintain holiday and absence records where required. • Support payroll administration by ensuring employee changes and relevant information are communicated accurately and on time. • Assist with employee leaver processes, including preparing acknowledgement letters and ensuring relevant departments are notified. • Maintain confidential personnel files in accordance with company procedures and data protection requirements. • Support the preparation of documentation for HR meetings, including investigation, disciplinary, grievance and welfare meetings. • Take notes at HR meetings where required. • Assist with monitoring mandatory training, professional registrations and other employment documentation. • Support the administration of company policies and procedures. • Assist with HR reporting and the preparation of employee information and statistics. • Respond to employment reference requests in accordance with company procedures. • Liaise with managers and employees to obtain outstanding HR documentation and information. • Help ensure HR policies, procedures and templates remain up to date. • Support employee engagement and other HR initiatives when required. • Maintain strict confidentiality regarding employee and company information. • Undertake any other reasonable duties appropriate to the role. Person Specification Essential • Previous experience in an administrative role. • Strong organisational and time-management skills. • Excellent attention to detail and accuracy. • Good written and verbal communication skills. • Ability to communicate professionally with employees and managers. • Ability to manage multiple tasks and work to deadlines. • Good IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook. • Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information appropriately. • Professional, approachable and helpful manner. • Ability to work independently and as part of a team. • Willingness to learn and develop knowledge of HR practices and employment procedures. Desirable • Previous experience working within an HR or People function. • Experience using HR information systems. • Experience supporting recruitment and onboarding. • Experience preparing contracts and HR correspondence. • Basic knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice. • Experience within a retail, pharmacy, healthcare or multi-site organisation. • Previous experience supporting payroll or absence administration. Key Skills and Attributes The successful candidate will be: • Highly organised. • Accurate and detail focused. • Discreet and trustworthy. • Approachable and professional. • A clear and confident communicator. • Able to prioritise competing demands. • Comfortable working with confidential information. • Proactive and willing to use initiative. • Able to build positive working relationships.
Marketing and Social Media Manager
Job Summary We are looking for an experienced, creative and commercially focused Marketing Manager to lead and develop our marketing activity across the business. This is a varied role with responsibility for developing and delivering the marketing strategy, managing campaigns across digital, social media, in-store and traditional channels, and ensuring a consistent and effective brand presence. The successful candidate will work closely with senior management and teams across the business to identify opportunities, drive customer engagement, support business growth and oversee the delivery of high-quality marketing activity. The role would suit an experienced marketing professional who combines creativity with strong organisation, commercial awareness and the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities. Job Description Job Title: Marketing Manager Department: Marketing Reports To: Senior Management / Directors Location: Armagh Hours: Full Time and Part Time Applications Welcome Job Purpose The Marketing Manager will be responsible for developing, implementing and managing the company’s marketing strategy and activity across all relevant channels. The role will lead the planning and delivery of marketing campaigns, brand development, digital and social media activity, promotional initiatives and customer communications. The Marketing Manager will work closely with senior management, branch teams and external partners to ensure marketing activity supports the company’s commercial objectives, strengthens brand awareness and drives customer engagement. Key Responsibilities • Develop and implement the company’s overall marketing strategy in line with business objectives. • Prepare and manage annual and seasonal marketing plans and promotional calendars. • Lead the planning, development and delivery of integrated marketing campaigns across digital, social media, print, in-store and other channels. • Identify opportunities to increase brand awareness, customer engagement, footfall and sales. • Ensure the company brand is applied consistently across all marketing materials, communications and locations. • Oversee the company’s social media strategy, content planning and day-to-day activity. • Manage the development of engaging content for social media, websites, email marketing, promotional materials and other communications. • Oversee website content and ensure information is accurate, relevant and regularly updated. • Develop and manage email marketing and customer communication campaigns. • Plan and coordinate marketing activity to support new products, services, store openings, events, seasonal promotions and other business initiatives. • Work closely with branch managers and other departments to understand local marketing requirements and identify opportunities for targeted campaigns. • Provide marketing support and guidance to teams across the business. • Manage and develop members of the marketing team, setting clear objectives and providing appropriate support and direction. • Allocate workloads and ensure marketing projects are delivered to agreed deadlines and standards. • Manage relationships with external agencies, designers, printers, media providers and other suppliers. • Negotiate with suppliers and ensure value for money from external marketing expenditure. • Develop and manage the marketing budget, monitoring expenditure against agreed budgets. • Monitor and evaluate campaign performance using appropriate marketing data and analytics. • Produce regular reports on marketing performance, campaign results and return on investment. • Use customer, market and competitor insight to recommend improvements and identify new opportunities. • Monitor industry developments, competitor activity and emerging marketing trends. • Maintain oversight of company branding, photography, design assets and marketing resources. • Support the planning and promotion of company events, community initiatives, sponsorships and partnerships. • Ensure marketing activity complies with relevant advertising standards, data protection requirements and company policies. • Work with senior management to develop new marketing initiatives and support wider business development. • Maintain a professional and consistent tone of voice across all company communications. • Undertake any other reasonable duties consistent with the seniority and responsibilities of the role. Person Specification Essential • Significant previous experience in a marketing role, including experience managing or leading marketing activity. • Proven experience developing and delivering successful marketing campaigns. • Strong knowledge of digital marketing, social media and content strategy. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. • Strong project management and organisational skills. • Ability to manage multiple campaigns, deadlines and competing priorities. • Commercial awareness and an understanding of how marketing supports business growth. • Strong analytical skills with experience monitoring and evaluating marketing performance. • Experience working with external suppliers, agencies or other marketing partners. • Ability to develop creative ideas and turn them into practical marketing campaigns. • Excellent attention to detail. • Ability to work effectively with senior management and colleagues across different areas of the business. • Confident decision-maker with the ability to work independently and use initiative. Desirable • Degree or professional qualification in Marketing, Business, Communications or a related discipline. • Experience managing or supervising a marketing team. • Experience within a retail, pharmacy, healthcare or multi-site organisation. • Experience managing a marketing budget. • Knowledge of SEO, PPC, paid social media and digital advertising. • Experience using platforms such as Canva, Adobe Creative Suite or similar design software. • Experience with website content management systems and email marketing platforms. • Experience organising events, sponsorships or community marketing initiatives. • Experience using analytics platforms to measure marketing effectiveness and return on investment. Key Skills and Attributes The successful candidate will be: • Creative and commercially focused. • Strategic while also comfortable being hands-on. • Highly organised and able to manage competing priorities. • A confident communicator and relationship builder. • Proactive and results driven. • Able to lead, motivate and support others. • Analytical and comfortable using data to inform decisions. • Adaptable and responsive to changing business priorities. • Detail focused while maintaining an overall strategic perspective. • Passionate about developing the company brand and delivering effective marketing activity.
Marketing Executive
Job Purpose The Marketing Executive will support the planning, development and delivery of the company’s marketing activity, helping to increase brand awareness, customer engagement and business growth. Working across a range of digital and traditional marketing channels, the role will involve creating engaging content, coordinating campaigns, supporting social media activity, producing promotional materials and working with colleagues across the business to promote products, services and key initiatives. Key Responsibilities • Assist with the planning, development and delivery of marketing campaigns across digital, social media, print and other channels. • Create engaging and relevant content for social media, websites, email campaigns, promotional materials and other marketing communications. • Manage and maintain the company’s social media channels, including scheduling content and responding appropriately to engagement. • Support the development and implementation of the company’s marketing and promotional calendar. • Work with internal teams and individual locations to identify marketing opportunities and provide promotional support. • Coordinate the production and distribution of marketing materials, including posters, leaflets, signage and digital content. • Ensure all marketing materials are accurate, professional and consistent with company branding. • Assist with website updates and ensure online information remains accurate and up to date. • Support email marketing campaigns and customer communications. • Assist with the promotion of new products, services, events, offers and company initiatives. • Liaise with external suppliers, designers, printers and other marketing partners where required. • Support the organisation and promotion of company events, community initiatives and promotional activities. • Monitor campaign performance, social media engagement and other marketing metrics. • Produce reports and provide recommendations to help improve future marketing activity. • Carry out market and competitor research to identify trends, opportunities and areas for development. • Take photographs and create appropriate visual content for marketing purposes where required. • Maintain marketing files, image libraries, promotional materials and other marketing resources. • Ensure marketing activity complies with relevant company policies, brand guidelines and applicable advertising and data protection requirements. • Undertake any other reasonable duties consistent with the role. Person Specification Essential • Previous experience in marketing, communications, social media or a similar role. • Strong written and verbal communication skills. • Excellent attention to detail. • Good organisational and time-management skills. • Ability to manage several tasks and deadlines simultaneously. • Creative approach with the ability to develop engaging marketing content. • Good understanding of social media platforms and digital marketing. • Confident using Microsoft Office and relevant digital tools. • Ability to work independently as well as part of a wider team. • Professional, positive and proactive approach. • Ability to work effectively with colleagues at all levels of the organisation. Desirable • Qualification in Marketing, Business, Communications or a related discipline. • Experience within a retail or multi-site business. • Experience using Canva, Adobe Creative Suite or similar design software. • Experience with email marketing platforms and website content management systems. • Knowledge of SEO, paid social media or digital advertising. • Experience analysing marketing performance and producing reports. • Experience coordinating events, promotions or community campaigns. Key Skills and Attributes The successful candidate will be: • Creative and enthusiastic. • Highly organised. • Commercially aware. • A strong communicator. • Accurate and detail focused. • Comfortable working to deadlines. • Able to use initiative and generate new ideas. • Adaptable and willing to support different areas of the business. • Able to build positive working relationships with colleagues and external partners.
Assistant Accountant
A permanent vacancy currently exists within Mid and East Antrim Borough Council for the following posts and applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced candidates:- Assistant Accountant 37 hours per week Scale PO2, SCP 31-34 Currently £41,771 - £45,091. Location: The Braid, Ballymena Main Purpose of Job: This role sits within our Finance pillar in the newly created Corporate & Support Services Directorate. Reporting to one of the Accountants, within the team you will play a key role in supporting the accountants across various aspects of financial management, reporting and analysis. You will assist the accountants within the team in contributing to accurate and timely financial management, reporting and compliance within the Council. Your role will entail maintaining financial records, preparing journals, completing reconciliation’s and analysing financial data to support decision-making processes. Additionally, you will play a supporting role in assisting with the budgeting, forecasting, capital accounting or treasury management. Your role will be wide ranging and varied and will involve assisting the accountants in one of the following key areas depending on your experience: PLEASE NOTE: Only application forms containing all the information, which has been sought, will be considered. The shortlisting panel will base shortlisting decisions on the information contained within the Essential Criteria narrative sections of the application form. It is the applicant’s responsibility to provide sufficient relevant information including dates in this section of the form for each criteria. Part time hours/job share will be considered in line with operational requirements and accommodation will be dependent on the nature of the role. Applications will only be accepted on the application forms provided; Curriculum Vitaes will not be accepted. Closing date for receipt of completed applications is Monday 21 September 2026 at 4 pm.
