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JOB DESCRIPTION The Executive Architectural Conservation Officer is responsible for managing elements of the Planning Department and providing a range of services to Local Authorities. The Architectural Conservation Officer is required to play a central role in protecting, promoting, and harnessing the potential of the architectural heritage and archaeology of the County, implementing Part IV of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended) through providing advice on architectural and archaeological heritage matters relating to planning applications and plans and strategies. Reporting to the assigned line manager, the Executive Architectural Conservation Officer will be responsible for the efficient management of their prescribed work area within the conservation or related function. Managers at this level work within defined parameters relevant to the position, in accordance with the Local Authority’s vision and objectives. The Executive Architectural Conservation Officer will be required to work closely with elected Councillors to deliver the full range of services and implement local policy decisions. Delivery of efficient services and value for money is crucial. KEY SERVICE AREAS Executive Architectural Conservation Officer positions are multi-faceted and may include some or all of the following key service areas within the Local Authority: • Development Management • Planning Enforcement • Economic Development • Forward Planning and Sustainable Development • Community Development, Heritage & Town Renewal ESSENTIAL SKILLS & EXPERIENCE FOR THE ROLE The ideal candidate must be able to demonstrate that they have sufficient experience and a proven track record in the following: ▪ Have a satisfactory knowledge of Clare’s history and of its historic building typologies and spaces; ▪ Have a good working knowledge and understanding of architectural conservation and of its role in the planning and development process; ▪ Have experience of participating in managing and leading multi-disciplinary and cross functional teams and have the ability to motivate, empower, encourage, and achieve maximum efficiency and value for money from the personnel and processes under their control; ▪ Have a track record of delivering results; ▪ Understand Local Authority services and structures in Ireland, particularly as they relate to the conservation function, or have the ability to quickly acquire same; ▪ Be capable of working in close consultation with key stakeholders and in seeking co-operation and consensus with a whole range of bodies and representative groups; ▪ Be experienced in meeting regularly with stakeholders, providing updates, presentations, and reports, taking customer feedback, and ensuring any learning from same is used to enhance the operations of the organisation; ▪ Be experienced in contributing to the operational and strategic conservation processes and in the implementation of the agreed aims of same; ▪ Have excellent interpersonal, and communication skills; ▪ Have good knowledge and awareness of statutory obligations of Health and Safety Legislation, the implications for the organization and the employee, and their application in the workplace; ▪ Have experience of managing finance and budgets and ensuring value for money; ▪ Have experience in providing information on the pattern of demand and activity and the skills to schedule/programme the carrying out of work; ▪ Have good general ICT skills; ▪ Have a focus on the customer and on service improvement including taking ownership and resolving issues arising; ▪ Be prepared to undertake any other duties of a similar level and responsibilities as may be required from time to time. DUTIES The duties to be assigned include the following although this list is not exhaustive and may be reviewed from time to time as organisational needs require. The duties will include but will not be limited to the following: • To advise Clare County Council in relation to the architectural heritage and conservation provisions and requirements of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended), the Planning and Development Regulations and any subsequent National and European legislation. • To contribute to the development of a conservation policy for inclusion in the Councils’ Plans and to promote and implement such policies. • To identify, evaluate and provide advice on structures, groups of structures, areas and other features of architectural heritage of historical, artistic, cultural, scientific, social or technical significance, with a view to making recommendations regarding their inclusion in/exclusion from a Record of Protected Structures and on development objectives. • To provide advice to owners and occupiers of structures included in a Record of Protected Structures on good practice in the conservation of such structures, on the availability of assistance, including financial assistance, for such conservation. • To assess and make recommendations on Section 57 Declarations and Section 59 Notices in accordance with statutory requirements – including the recording on the GIS and RPS filing system. • To monitor the state of repair of structures included in a Record of Protected Structures, and if necessary, make recommendations on the need if any, for the planning authority to take enforcement action in such cases. • To report and advise on planning applications where conservation and/or architectural issues arise. • To assist with and provide advice concerning the scheme of grants for the conservation of protected structures, including assessing the condition of buildings and the suitability of works, prioritising applications, recommending appropriate conditions, and inspecting works in progress and on completion. • To consult with the Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, State Agencies, Voluntary Bodies and European Organisations on matters of architectural conservation. • To maintain a database of drawings and photographs relating to protected structures, groups of structures and areas, and other features of architectural heritage significance. • To advise on Local Authority Developments where conservation issues arise. • To prepare and give evidence in court and at oral hearings where issues of conservation are involved. • To advise on the sources of funds for conservation and related works and to oversee and manage heritage grant applications. • To lead, motivate and engage staff to achieve quality results and to deliver on operational plans. • To effectively manage performance of staff under their remit. • To comply with all requirements of PMDS operated in Clare County Council. • To ensure staff are trained and operate within the relevant skill sets. • To communicate effectively whether verbally or in written communications with all stakeholders. • To effectively and efficiently manage budgets and ensure value for money at all times. • To be familiar with Clare County Council’s Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems, to promote a positive safety culture to include carrying out risk assessments, safety inspections, and investigation of any accidents, dangerous occurrences and near misses. • Any other associated duties as may be assigned from time to time. COMPETENCIES FOR THE POST OF EXECUTIVE ARCHITECTURAL CONSERVATION OFFICER Key Competencies for the post include the following and candidates will be expected to demonstrate sufficient evidence within their application form of competence under each of these. Please take particular note of these when completing the application form as any short-listing and/or interview processes will be based primarily on the information provided by candidates in the application form: MANAGEMENT AND CHANGE • Displays the ability to think and act strategically from a conservation and planning perspective. • Demonstrates experience and detailed knowledge of the practical application of Irish Planning legislation and key relevant European Directives, including associated procedures. • Knowledge of historical, emerging, and topical planning trends and issues in Ireland. • Clear understanding, awareness, and experience of practical reality of maintenance, preservation and promotion of Architectural Heritage including Protected Structures. • Political awareness, have clear understanding of political reality and context of the organisation and develops and maintains positive, productive, and beneficial working relationships with all stakeholders, in particular Government Departments and Elected Members. DELIVERING RESULTS • Makes timely informed and effective decisions and shows good judgement and balance in making decisions or recommendations. • Contributes to the development of operational plans and to the development of specific team plans. • Ensures compliance with council and external agency procedures and protocols. • Displays the ability to manage complex projects within legal, fiduciary, and Architectural conservation requirements. PERFORMANCE THROUGH PEOPLE • Leads, motivates, and engages employees to achieve quality results and to deliver on operational plans. • Demonstrates ability to effectively manage performance, including conflict resolution. • Has highly effective verbal and written communication skills and record keeping. • Demonstrates the ability and experience of promoting awareness, interest, pride and understanding in architectural and archaeological heritage. PERSONAL EFFECTIVENESS • Is self-motivated and maintains a positive constructive and enthusiastic attitude to their role. • Manages time and workload effectively with particular reference to statutory obligations and timeframes. • Demonstrates the required specialist technical knowledge, understanding and training for the role. • Personal Motivation, Initiative and Achievement; is enthusiastic about the role and sets challenging goals to achieve high quality outcomes. • Behaves in an honest, trustworthy, and respectful manner and is transparent, fair, and consistent in dealing with others. QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE POST ESSENTIAL CRITERIA 1. Character Each candidate must be of good character. 2. Health Candidates shall be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. 3. Education, Training, Experience, etc. Each candidate must, on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms: (a) hold a recognised qualification at Level 8 on the National Framework of Qualifications developed by the National Qualifications Authority of Ireland under the Qualifications (Education and Training) Act 1999 in a technical discipline related to the built environment including but not limited to architecture, structural engineering, building surveying or spatial planning OR a qualification at NFQ Level 8 in which the historic built environment was a major subject including but not limited to archaeology, history of art or architectural conservation OR a postgraduate qualification at NFQ Levels 9 or 10 in which the historic built environment was a major subject, (b) After attaining the qualification referred to at (a) above, have five years’ satisfactory experience relevant to the post (or four years for registered architects), (c) Have a satisfactory knowledge of architectural heritage, design and conservation, strategic planning and urban design, and the legal framework governing architectural conservation and planning, (d) possess a high standard of technical training and experience appropriate to the nature of the work undertaken, including administrative experience, and have a satisfactory knowledge of public service organisation. Failure to input and upload proof of essential educational qualifications in your application form will deem you ineligible for this competition. *Non-Irish Qualifications must be accompanied by a determination from Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) to establish their comparability against the Irish National Framework of Qualifications, overseas qualifications must also be accompanied by a translation document. 4. Age Each candidate must be under 70 years of age on the latest date for receipt of completed Application Forms for the office if they are deemed not to be new entrants to the Public Service as defined by the Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2004. However, the age restriction of 70 years does not apply to "new entrants" to the Public Service as defined by the Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2004. 5. Citizenship: Candidates must, by the date of any job offer, be: (a) A citizen of the European Economic Area (EEA). The EEA consists of the Member States of the European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein, and Norway; or (b) A citizen of the United Kingdom (UK); or (c) A citizen of Switzerland pursuant to the agreement between the EU and Switzerland on the free movement of persons; or (d) A non-EEA citizen who is a spouse or child of an EEA or UK or Swiss citizen and has a stamp 4 visa; or (e) A person awarded international protection under the International Protection Act 2015, or any family member entitled to remain in the State as a result of family reunification and has a stamp 4 visa or (f) A non-EEA citizen who is a parent of a dependent child who is a citizen of, and resident in, an EEA member state or the UK or Switzerland and has a stamp 4 visa. PARTICULARS OF POST Salary: The salary shall be fully inclusive and shall be as determined from time to time. Holders of the post will be paid at the appropriate point on the salary scale in accordance with the relevant Department Circular. Where the appointee has been serving elsewhere in the public service in an analogous grade and pay-scale and will be moving without break to another part of the public sector at an analogous grade, the appointment may be made at the appointee’s current point of scale. The rate of remuneration may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government pay policy. Starting pay for new entrants to the sector will be at the minimum of the scale. The current salary scale applicable to the post is €59,067 - €61,217 - €63,366 - €65,520- €67,672 - €69,823 - €71,976 - €74,116 - €76,280 - €78,425, - €80,897 (1st LSI) - €82,108 (2nd LSI) (June 2025) CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Manufacturing Operative, Night Shifts
Manufacturing Operative – (Job Ref: 25N/MONS) - Night shifts Randox Laboratories continues to develop disruptive innovations in Diagnostics and Healthcare globally. We are proud to have been named the Number 1 company in Northern Ireland for the second consecutive year in the Belfast Telegraph Top 100 Companies List for 2024. Our staff are at the heart of everything we do and achieve. We have exciting new career opportunities for Manufacturing Operatives within our Liquid Dispense team. Location : Randox Site 4, 44 Largy Road, Antrim, BT29 4RN. Contract Offered: Full-time, fixed-term with chance of being made permanent Working Hours / Shifts: Night shifts only. (4 night shifts, 4 nights off) 7pm-7am. Payrate: £12.50p/h . Hours worked between 10.00pm and 6.00am are paid at £15.62 p/h. What does the Manufacturing Operative role involve? The successful candidate’s main responsibility will be the operation of automated liquid dispensing/labelling lines. The successful candidate will be cross trained across our auto dispense, manual dispense and labelling teams. Full training will be provided. The role will require you to develop a varied skillset, including: The role: How do I apply? – Quick application process only takes 2 minutes Click Apply on the site you are seeing this advert on, and it will take you to the Randox careers page. This advert may be open for as long as 30 days but could close early based on application numbers.
Director/producer Shadowing
THE SCHEME: WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO APPLY? You are eligible to apply if you can answer YES to these four eligibility questions: 1. Are you eligible to work in the UK? 2. Do you currently reside in Northern Ireland? 3. Are you available to participate in the scheme from January 2025? 4. Are you over 18 and not in full-time education? If you cannot answer YES to these four questions, please do not apply. In-eligible applications will be automatically discarded. PLEASE SEE APPLICATION PACK FOR FURTHER DETAIL ON CRITERIA AND ELIGIBILITY. Equal Opportunities Statement “We are an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their sex; religious or similar philosophical belief; political opinion; race; age; sexual orientation; or, whether they are married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled; or whether they have undergone, are undergoing or intend to undergo gender reassignment.” We will monitor our programmes on an ongoing basis and target any under-represented groups as and when appropriate. Guaranteed Interview Schem e As part of our commitment to the employment of disabled people, we operate a Guaranteed Interview Scheme (GIS). The GIS does not guarantee a job. However, its objective is to ensure a guaranteed number of disabled applicants, who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role they have applied for, are offered an interview.
