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Quality Opportunities Hours : 37.5 hours per week - flexible and hybrid working options available (terms & conditions apply). Salary : Competitive plus excellent benefits package Business Unit : Pharma Services Location : Based at our Craigavon headquarters The Quality Assurance (QA) department at Almac Pharma Services is integral to ensuring the safety, efficacy, and compliance of all pharmaceutical products we manufacture and distribute. QA supports the entire production process—from compiling batch records and procedures that govern operations, to assessing the impact when things don’t go as planned. Our teams include: Who the role is suited to : These roles are ideal for individuals with a degree in Chemical/Process Engineering, Pharmacy, or Chemistry. Applicants with experience in a scientific or engineering industry are also encouraged to apply. Levels of experience : Graduates with no previous industry experience are welcome and will be supported through a bespoke training and development programme. All roles offer structured development pathways, with opportunities to progress into specialist or leadership positions within the QA function. If you're passionate about quality and patient safety, and want to work in a regulated, science-driven environment, we encourage you to apply. If you are interested in applying for one of these exciting roles , please upload a copy of your CV to the online portal, ensuring you detail how you meet the requirements for the role. Please upload your CV in PDF format where possible. Job Descriptions are attached below to provide further information on the range of potential roles available to you, depending on your level of relevant experience. **All applicants must be eligible to work in the UK, or hold a valid visa/work permit that allows you to work in the UK on a full time permanent basis with no restrictions**
Technical And Engineering Opportunities
Technical and Engineering Opportunities Hours : 37.5 hours per week - flexible and hybrid working options available (terms & conditions apply). Salary : Competitive plus excellent benefits package Business Unit : Pharma Services Location : Based at our Craigavon headquarters We are hiring for various Technical and Engineering roles. Working within a multi-disciplinary team, the successful candidates will be placed in roles based on their academic background and/or their technical experience in a pharmaceutical or equivalent highly regulated industry. If you are interested in applying for one of these exciting roles , please upload a copy of your CV to the online portal, ensuring you detail how you meet the requirements for the role. Please upload your CV in PDF format where possible. Job Descriptions are attached below to provide further information on the range of potential roles available to you, depending on your level of relevant experience. **All applicants must be eligible to work in the UK, or hold a valid visa/work permit that allows you to work in the UK on a full time permanent basis with no restrictions**
Project Management Opportunities
Project Management Opportunities Hours : 37.5 hours per week - flexible and hybrid working options available (terms & conditions apply). Salary : Competitive plus excellent benefits package Business Unit : Pharma Services Location : Based at our Craigavon headquarters Project Management is central to all operations at Almac Pharma Services. The Project Manager serves as the primary contact for clients and will lead a multidisciplinary team from various Almac departments to meet client requirements. Supported by a Project Coordinator, the Project Manager will be assigned to multiple projects overseeing multiple Client accounts. Almac Pharma Services has three distinct project management groups, each specialising in different business areas: Pharmaceutical Development : This group focuses on the early stages of drug development, including formulation, clinical trial material manufacturing, and analytical services. They ensure that new pharmaceutical products are developed efficiently and meet regulatory standards. Packaging Process Validation : This team specialises in validating packaging processes to ensure that products are safely and securely packaged. They work on designing, testing, and validating packaging solutions that comply with industry standards and client specifications. Ongoing Commercial Supply : This group manages the supply chain for commercial products and the relationship between Client and Almac. They oversee the production, packaging, and distribution of pharmaceutical products to ensure a continuous and reliable supply to the market. Each group plays a crucial role in supporting client requirements and ensuring the successful delivery of pharmaceutical services. This diverse field offers individuals the chance to enhance their skills and knowledge in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. If you are interested in applying for one of these exciting roles , please upload a copy of your CV to the online portal, ensuring you detail how you meet the requirements for the role. Please upload your CV in PDF format where possible. Job Descriptions are attached below to provide further information on the range of potential roles available to you, depending on your level of relevant experience. **All applicants must be eligible to work in the UK, or hold a valid visa/work permit that allows you to work in the UK on a full time permanent basis with no restrictions**
Formulation Development Opportunities
Formulation Development Opportunities Hours : 37.5 hours per week - flexible and hybrid working options available (terms & conditions apply). Salary : Competitive plus excellent benefits package Business Unit : Pharma Services Location : Based at our Craigavon headquarters There are two parts to the Formulation Development department. One is Formulation Development which involves a Scientist designing and manufacturing pharmaceutical formulations by combining a drug with excipients to create a final product such as a tablet or capsule. The formulations are optimised for stability, bioavailability and processability to ensure the drug delivers its intended effect safely and effectively. The second part of the Formulation Department contains a Technical Support team involved in the writing of Master Batch Records. A Technical Writer creates clear, concise batch records to allow the manufacture of pharmaceutical products and is also involved in data checking results from development studies. Scientific Roles If you are interested in applying for one of these exciting roles , please upload a copy of your CV to the online portal, ensuring you detail how you meet the requirements for the role. Please upload your CV in PDF format where possible. Job Descriptions are attached below to provide further information on the range of potential roles available to you, depending on your level of relevant experience. **All applicants must be eligible to work in the UK, or hold a valid visa/work permit that allows you to work in the UK on a full time permanent basis with no restrictions**
Analytical Laboratory Opportunities
Laboratory Opportunities Hours : 37.5 hours per week - flexible and hybrid working options available (terms & conditions apply). Salary : Competitive plus excellent benefits package Business Unit : Pharma Services Location : Based at our Craigavon headquarters Our expert lab teams are responsible for undertaking analysis in support of drug product manufacture, from early phase development to commercial release. Within our specialised testing laboratories, we possess experience in a wide range of analytical techniques and utilise the most advanced equipment and software packages available to ensure that all testing is performed to the highest standards. We are currently seeking experienced laboratory professionals with backgrounds in Pharmaceutical Science, Chemistry, Microbiology or similar Life Sciences degree to join our team. Successful candidates will be placed at the appropriate level based on their academic background and experience in pharmaceuticals or related industries. Graduates without prior experience are also welcome and will receive support through a bespoke training and development program. If you are interested in applying for one of these exciting roles , please upload a copy of your CV to the online portal, ensuring you detail how you meet the requirements for the role. Please upload your CV in PDF format where possible. Job Descriptions are attached below to provide further information on the range of potential roles available to you, depending on your level of relevant experience. **All applicants must be eligible to work in the UK, or hold a valid visa/work permit that allows you to work in the UK on a full time permanent basis with no restrictions**
Buyer
Buyer (12 month maternity cover) Location: Craigavon Hours: 37.5 hours Salary: Competitive Business Unit: Diagnostics Open To : Internal & External Applicants Ref No.: HRJOB10956 The Role Buyer The objective of the role is to provide the best possible service to the wider business by effectively managing the supply chain. This will be done by developing efficient, cost-effective ways of working whilst developing professional relationship with internal departments, suppliers and external clients. Ensuring effective and efficient procurement activities for client projects at UK and US sites is crucial. This involves monitoring supplier performance, addressing issues, and supporting related metrics and KPIs. Additionally, maintaining supplier relationships, negotiating prices, and contributing to cost-effective procurement methods are key. Tasks such as monitoring supplier spend, identifying trends, and exploring savings opportunities are essential. Involvement in negotiations, pricing terms, RFIs/Tenders processes, and contributing to process improvements are part of the role. Collaboration with internal departments and suppliers to ensure compliance with regulations, budgets, and specifications is paramount. Moreover, supporting the ERP system rollout and providing team support when needed are integral responsibilities. Flexibility to undertake additional duties as directed by the procurement and supply manager is also vital for operational success. Please see attached job description for further details. ***please note this is a fixed term maternity cover for 12 months*** Key Requirements Applicants must have eligibility to work in the UK OR possess a valid work permit that will allow you to take up full time, employment in the UK Essential Criteria · HNC/HND level qualification (or equivalent in related area) Or significant experience in a similar role may be considered in lieu of academic qualification · Previous experience in a Procurement Department · Previous experience of using a computerised purchasing/inventory system to generate, place and expedite orders Desirable Criteria · CIPS Qualification · Previous experience in a Procurement Department within a pharmaceutical company / life science Please see attached job description for further details of criteria. Apply Now Apply online and tailor your CV to outline how you meet the role criteria. Please upload your CV in PDF format where possible. Closing Date We will no longer be accepting applications after 5pm on Sunday 21 Sep 2025 RECRUITMENT AGENCIES PLEASE NOTE: Almac will only accept applications from agencies/business partners that have been invited to work on this role by our Talent Acquisition team. Speculative candidate CV’s received or submitted directly to Hiring Managers will be considered unsolicited and no fee will be payable. Thank you for your cooperation.
Lecturer In Science
Provide quality teaching and learning opportunities within the specific areas outlined in the post in order to maximise the potential of every student and to undertake non-lecturing duties as appropriate. This post will primarily be required to deliver Science within the Faculty of Health & Science. This is a full time permanent position within the College (this post may become permanent without further advertisement). Closing dates for applications is Friday 19th September 2025 at 12noon. Please note all correspondance will be sent from recruitment@src.ac.uk. Please check your mailbox including any spam folders regularly. College benefits include: Competitive Salary, Excellent Pension Benefits, Generous Annual Leave Entitlement, Family & Work Life Balance entitlements and much more.
PA To Director Of Curriculum
To provide a comprehensive administrative and secretarial support service to the Director of Curriculum and to ensure that confidentially of all communications is maintained. This post is a full-time permanent position within the College. Closing date for applications is Friday19th September 2025 at 12noon. Please note all correspondance will be sent from recruitment@src.ac.uk. Please check your mailbox including any spam folders regularly. College benefits include: Competitive Salary, Excellent Pension Benefits, Generous Annual Leave Entitlement, Family & Work Life Balance entitlements and much more.
Accounts Payable Coordinator
Accounts Payable Coordinator (Fixed Term 12-15 Months) Location: Craigavon Hours: 37.5 ours Per Week Salary: Competitive Business Unit : Central Services Open To : Internal and External Applicants Ref No.: HRJOB10948 The Role The successful candidate will monitor accounts payable metrics, investigate issues, and resolve queries as part of a busy Accounts Payable team, ensuring accurate, timely processing and reporting for two UK-based companies and one in the Republic of Ireland. The Accounts Payable Coordinator will handle invoicing and payment queries, monitor purchase orders, assist with month-end closing, process supplier invoices and credit notes, manage the Accounts Payable email inbox, assist with monthly payment runs, maintain supplier records, manage filing and reconciliation of supplier statements, administer petty cash, prepare intercompany sales invoices, issue monthly debtor statements, and perform additional duties as required. What we are looking for · Have eligibility to work in the UK OR possess a valid work permit that will allow you to take up full time, permanent employment in the UK · 6 GCSEs or equivalent Grade C or above including English and Maths. · Proven ability to handle a high volume of multi-currency supplier invoices & payments in a busy Accounts Payable dept · Experience of 3-way matching of supplier invoices · Investigation and resolution of queries with supplier invoices, including matching differences · Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications and Accounting Software Further Information For further information on essential and desirable criteria, please review the job description attached to the online job posting. Apply Now Apply online and tailor your CV to outline how you meet the role criteria. Please upload your CV in PDF format where possible. Closing Date We will no longer be accepting applications after 5pm on Thursday 18 September. RECRUITMENT AGENCIES PLEASE NOTE: Almac will only accept applications from agencies/business partners that have been invited to work on this role by our Talent Acquisition team. Speculative candidate CV’s received or submitted directly to Hiring Managers will be considered unsolicited and no fee will be payable. Thank you for your cooperation.
Communications Manager
Overview of the Civil Service The Civil Service is at the heart of Irish society. Everything we do impacts our country, and most importantly, our people. We are a robust and trusted institution, which has served the people of Ireland since the foundation of the State. While the challenges which face the Civil Service today are different to those faced at the foundation of the State, our core values remain the same. The Civil Service is a large complex organisation employing over 50,000 people in approximately 40 Government Departments and offices and a range of other bodies. Every day the Civil Service makes a vital contribution to Irish life. Everything the Civil Service does, from carrying out the work of Government to delivering frontline public services, impacts Ireland in some way. Why work in communications in the Civil Service? Working in communications with the Civil Service provides an excellent opportunity to lead and shape communications policy, strategy and practice within Government and to develop your career as a skilled communications professional. The role of Communications Manager gives you the opportunity to make a difference in people’s lives. You will work on some of the most important issues, keeping the public informed and supporting the delivery of policy and public services. Improving communication capacity across government departments and offices is a key enabler to ensure effective policy implementation and understanding. Opportunities now exist for experienced communications professionals with leadership experience and a record of significant achievements to take up the role of Communications Manager in the Civil Service. This senior level position offers an exciting opportunity for ambitious, enthusiastic and committed professionals with a strong commitment to serving the public interest. The role involves collaborative working and a willingness to take on new challenges. Successful candidates will be offered a dynamic, satisfying and varied career, with competitive terms and conditions. About the role The Communications Manager position is a senior role that will have responsibility for leading and shaping communications programmes within an organisation. As a senior manager, you will set the strategy and workplan for your team and take responsibility for delivery. Your specialist knowledge and experience will support the delivery of excellent, public-focused communications. Focusing on departmental priorities and business objectives, you will provide leadership to team members and help build capability across the communications function. As a key member of the departmental/organisational communications team, you will play a pivotal role in managing the team and communications across a variety of work streams. This could include, for example, strategic communications and campaigns, media relations, event management, digital communications, stakeholder engagement or internal communications. You will have a keen understanding of the political system in Ireland, and a strong interest in current affairs. You will have the authority, experience and personal impact to provide communications advice and support to senior leaders and build excellent working relationships with counterparts in other government departments and agencies as well as external organisations. Principal Duties and Responsibilities Depending on the organisation to which you are assigned, the following is an overview of the type of responsibilities and tasks involved in the Communications Manager role: Providing leadership in the setting of strategic direction for the communications work of the organisation. Working at a strategic level with senior officials, advisers and relevant ministers to align all communications with organisational priorities. Collaborating both within the organisation’s communications team and across the organisation, Government, and external bodies, to deliver consistent, coherent, high-quality, cost-effective, accessible, public-focused communications. Leading sub-teams within the communications team, taking responsibility for managing performance, supporting individuals to develop their personal skills and careers, with a strong focus on nurturing talent. Developing and delivering communications programmes involving media relations, social and digital communications, event management, stakeholder communications, internal communications, and corporate communications in alignment with ministerial and government priorities. Embedding evidence and research into objective-focused communications activities. Using data, trends and analysis to develop engaging content for all channels. Please note: The above is a general guide to the role and is not an exhaustive description of the duties which are associated with the role or tasks which may be assigned to the role of Communications Manager in the Civil Service. The specific duties of each Communications Manager role will largely be determined by the Civil Service organisation to which you are assigned. Vacancies and Location Candidates who are successful in this competition will be placed on a panel, in order of merit from which vacancies for Communications Manager arising across the Civil Service will be filled. These vacancies may exist in one of many Government Departments, Offices or in an agency of a Government Department. Although the majority of vacancies arising over the lifetime of the panel are expected to be located in the wider Dublin area, a limited number of vacancies may arise in some regional locations which may also be filled from this panel. Candidates should note the following: Successful candidates from this competition may be placed in any Civil Service organisation, government department, office or other bodies such as An Garda Síochána. An offer from this competition must be accepted within a maximum period of five working days. If the offer is not accepted within that timeframe, the offer will be considered to have been refused. It is not expected that appointments will be made from this panel after December 2027. Working Environment Candidates should be aware that requirements in relation to working onsite at their place of work will be in line with their assigned organisation’s Blended Work Policy. The Communications Manager role may involve some travel and some weekend/out of hours work. Where this occurs, Civil Service travel and subsistence rates will apply. Benefits As well as a rewarding and challenging career, some of the benefits of working as a Communications Manager in the Civil Service include: Competitive salary, starting at €81,475 with yearly increments for satisfactory performance Public Sector pension 30 days of annual leave per year Access to well-being programmes to support a healthy work-life balance Opportunity to avail of the ‘Cycle to Work’ scheme, and the tax saver public transport pass Opportunity to join the Public Service Credit Union Subject to business needs and a satisfactory probationary period: Flexible working with a commitment to work-life balance and a family-friendly workplace (including work-sharing arrangements and a wide variety of special leave options); Access to Shorter Working Year Scheme; Facility to apply for career breaks; Learning and development opportunities. Opportunities for promotion through internal, interdepartmental and open competitions Essential Candidates must have on or before Thursday 18th of September 2025: a) A qualification at minimum level 8 on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) or NARIC Ireland Foreign Qualifications equivalent in a relevant discipline such as Communications, Public Relations, Marketing etc. and b) At least 4 years’ experience managing communications projects or programmes for an organisation, including experience across at least four of the areas below: Media relations Social / digital media Public affairs / stakeholder engagement Event management Internal communications Campaign management Marketing / advertising OR At least 6 years’ experience managing communications projects or programmes for an organisation, including experience across at least four of the areas below: Media relations Social / digital media Public affairs / stakeholder engagement Event management Internal communications Campaign management Marketing / advertising Candidates must also have: Experience of leading multi-disciplinary teams including line management and staff development. Experience of leading on the planning and delivery of communications with demonstrated evidence of having devised and implemented effective communications strategies and programmes based on analysis, data, audience understanding and business objectives. Experience of managing day-to-day media and stakeholder enquiries. Experience of managing digital and social media, including developing bespoke content, for effective communications purposes. Demonstrable experience of exercising sound judgment and making the right call under pressure. Experience of handling budgets and ensuring value for money. Strong research and analytical skills with excellent attention to detail. Proven organisational skills with the ability to deal with multiple demands and competing priorities to tight deadlines while producing high-quality work. The ability to act as a spokesperson and to manage communications on behalf of an organisation in a professional and comprehensive way considering reputation and risk management. Excellent interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to network, build relationships and engage effectively with, influence and secure support from stakeholders at all levels of seniority. Excellent written and verbal communication skills (including presentation skills) with proven experience in communicating complex issues clearly and concisely to a diverse audience. A motivated, flexible and adaptive approach, the capability to contribute positively to the implementation of change, and the ability to use their own initiative as and when appropriate. A keen understanding of the political system in Ireland, or the capacity to quickly acquire same, and a strong interest in current affairs. Well-developed IT/digital skills including a good working knowledge of MS Office suite and familiarity with specialist software packages used in the communications area. A commitment to continuing professional learning and development.
