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PURPOSE AND FUNCTION OF THE POST To provide a full and comprehensive secretariat to the Local Economic Partnership (LEP) and its Task and Finish Groups; to disseminate Partnership decisions internally and externally. To undertake administrative support to the Local Economic Partnership Manager, and Partners, in the organisation and arrangement of engagement and consultation events and assistance in the fulfilment of administrative requirements to meet all operational and financial procedures. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Prepare and circulate agendas and collate reports for LEP Manager. To attend LEP Partnership and working groups’ meetings to record, draft and finalise minutes of same, placing minutes on the website and circulating as appropriate to Members and statutory bodies. To assist with the organisation and arrangement of consultation and engagement events and attendance at same. To assist with drafting and disseminating formal correspondence arising out of the LEP. To assist in the co-ordination of all required claims and audits relevant to the delivery of the LEP Action Plan. To assist in the co-ordination of all tenders and quotes received and prepare the relevant documents for the LEP Manager to proceed with the evaluation. To gather and analyse statistical data for the creation of required presentations and tables to report on the progress of the LEP. To manage an on-line presence promoting the work and role of the Local Economic Partnership. To assist in the maintenance of a Declaration of Interest Register. To provide an information and advisory service for Members attending meetings and carrying out other duties, including making arrangements for attendance at training courses as required. Creating various reports and all other administrative duties including word processing, audio typing, maintenance of spreadsheets and databases, central and localised filing systems and general external and internal enquiries to ensure the smooth and efficient running of the LEP and ensuring that the SharePoint folders relating to the LEP are up-to-date and efficiently organised. To comply with and promote equality, health and safety in accordance with Council policies and legal requirements. To undertake any other appropriate duties as may be allocated from time to time in accordance with the general nature of the post. The post holder must be prepared to accept evening work as part of the normal duties and normal working hours of the post. PERSON SPECIFICATION The person specification provides information on the qualifications, experience, knowledge and skills required to carry out the duties of the post. The essential criteria will be used for shortlisting and as part of the selection process. QUALIFICATIONS Salary: Scale 5, SCP 13 - 18, £29,064 - £31,537 per annum
Animal Keeper
Responsible for the daily care of animals including birds at the Ward Park facility, ensuring their health, safety, and welfare and undertake maintenance duties around the park when required ensuring all areas are well maintained, clean and tidy. Ensure effective communication with site users, other members of the team and line management. Assist in the community development of the Parks and Cemeteries Service through internal and external initiatives that engage Service stakeholders. Please note
Manufacturing Supervisor
Job Overview Norbrook laboratories are now seeking to recruit Manufacturing Supervisors who are responsible for managing a team of people in all aspects of manufacturing in order to produce products complying with all aspects of the Norbrook Quality and Environmental Health and Safety systems. This role will improve the performance of the Production department providing supervision and support. Applicants who have applied for this position in the past 6 months need not reapply. Essential Criteria:
Community Organiser
Community Organiser (PEACE PLUS) Ards and North Down Borough Council, Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council, and parts of Belfast Fixed term 35 months Full-Time (37 Hours) Salary Scale: £33,558 - £37,334 Job Reference: COPP/9411/0925 Choice is seeking to appoint a Community Organiser, this person will fully participate in and contribute to the Common Ground project towards supporting stronger, safer and more stable communities through the promotion of understanding, mutual respect and community participation. Essential criteria: If you have any disability which prevents you from completing the online application form, please contact me to discuss what further assistance you require. Please see attached job description and person specification for full details. Completed application forms should be returned by 5.00 pm on Monday 6th October 2025. If you have not been contacted further in writing on or before Monday 27th October 2025 you will not have been short-listed for interview. If shortlisted you will be sent an email inviting you for interview, please check the email address you have provided on the application and also your junk mail folder. “Choice Housing Ireland Limited is an Equal Opportunities Employer”.
Youth Housing Worker
Are you passionate about helping young people and could you support them as they transition into adulthood and learn to live by themselves? MACS provides 24/7 supported housing for young people aged between 16 and 21, who are leaving care, or who may be homeless. Young people can live with us for up to 2 years before moving into the community. Youth Housing Workers provide an accessible point of contact at night and weekends to promote the protection and safeguarding of young people living at MACS and help them to build skills and confidence to maintain their own homes. To apply you will need: 6 months’ experience (paid or voluntary) of supporting people in a caring role AND A full-current driving license with access to a car, insured for business use. If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you! Join a supportive team where you can make a real difference in young people’s lives. Posts Available: Belfast - Full Time, Permanent x 4 Lisburn – Full Time, Permanent x 5 Downpatrick – Full Time, Permanent x 4 Newry – Full Time, Permanent x 1 PLEASE NOTE: These roles are predominantly Waking Night shifts. Please see attached Job Description and Person specification for essential skills and knowledge required for the post and click apply to submit your CV. Salary: £23,715 per annum Benefits : MACS Pension contribution of 4% of salary; up to 24 shifts annual leave; enhanced paid leave for Sick, Maternity and Carers leave; paid training days per year; Flexible and remote working options available. Closing Date: Wednesday 8th October 2025 See attached Recruitment Guidance notes and Why Work For MACS for more information or email hr@macsni.org if you have any further queries. CVs submitted must demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria required for the post. We are currently recruiting for multiple roles across various locations. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis as they are received. We strongly encourage early applications, as the advert may close once positions in each location have been successfully filled. MACS is committed to equality of opportunity and to selection on merit and all offers of employment are subject to an Access NI Disclosure Check.
Senior Finance Assistant
The post-holder will work under the direction and guidance of the Accountant to ensure the provision of an efficient and effective finance service and will report through the Accountant to the Finance Manager. This post is a full time permanent position within the College. Closing date 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.
Business Support Administrator
JOB PURPOSE The post-holder will work under the direction and guidance of the Head of Business Support and Business Development Executives to ensure an efficient and effective administrative support to the Business Support services of the College. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES The postholder will form part of a front-line team of administrators and will be expected to assist in the delivery of a range of Business Support Services including: • Answer and process client enquiries including email and digital correspondence with clients. • Process client enrolments including full data entry to EBS and/or Customer Relationship Management System (CRM). • Prepare requisitions and generate purchase orders for BSI staff including data entry onto Agresso. • Process certificates for BSI programmes including liaising with Exams for outstanding certificates, keep records of all certificates and necessary copies for funding claims. • Process monthly claims for staff using Part Time Claim Portal or other college system. • Take and/or process client fees including cash-ups, receipting and lodgements. • Assist with direct mail and telemarketing campaigns. • Prepare and forward client information packs and any other marketing materials for all Business Support events and/or learners. • Assist Business Development Executives in quote preparation. • Assist with research and marketing campaigns and the compilation of associated statistical data. • Assist the Client Relationship Executive with monitoring of business activity. • Assist in the development of marketing literature, e.g.: Course Information Packs A range of standard letters to cover all stages of client interactions Standard course information sheets Scheduled training provision booklets General BS Brochures/flyers Standard PowerPoint /DVD presentations • Assist in the preparation for and delivery of all events, conferences, open days, breakfast seminars, information sessions, etc. • Act as private and confidential secretary to the Head of Business Support. • Assist the Head of Business Support and Managers in the maintenance of staff time and attendance. • Maintain an appointments and desk diary for the Head of Business Support. • Office administration including word-processing/typing letters, memos and reports, photocopying, post, fax and switchboard. • Arrange and service meetings as required, taking minutes and circulation of same. • Host and prepare light hospitality for visitors to the Business Support Centre as required. • Telephone and reception duties. • Deal with incoming mail and preparation of outgoing mail. • Maintain appropriate filing systems. • Receive and handle cash in accordance with audit requirements. General • Participate in the enrolment cover rota. • Be required to undertake work outside normal working hours. • Provide reports, written and oral, as required. • Ensure that all documentation and authorisation procedures are adhered to. Conditions • Promote the College positively at all times. • Abide by all College procedures and ensure these are implemented in area of responsibility. • Within the context of the post, ensure full compliance with College health and safety requirements. • Within the context of the post, ensure full compliance with College equality requirements. • Any other duties appropriate to the grade and post, as assigned. The location of the post will reflect the needs of the College and may be changed subject to the requirements of the College. Duties may change as the College develops; therefore, the person appointed will be expected to be flexible in relation to duties performed as required. It is anticipated that the post-holder will be required to adopt a flexible approach to the duties and responsibilities as outlined in this Job Description. This is a description of the job as it is at present constituted. It is the practice of the College to periodically examine employees’ job descriptions and to update them to ensure that they relate to the job as then being performed or to incorporate whatever changes are being proposed. This procedure is normally carried out through discussions between the post holder and the line manager. It is the College’s aim to reach agreement to reasonable changes following consultation with the post holder. Personnel Specification Applicants must, as a minimum, meet the essential eligibility criteria listed below. Eligibility Criteria Essential A minimum of a Level 3 qualification (or higher) in any subject area. A pass grade at GCSE Level in English Language or Essential Skills Level 2 in Literacy or an equivalent qualification. A pass grade at GCSE Level in Mathematics or Essential Skills Level 2 in Numeracy or NICATS Access Maths Modules or an equivalent qualification. A minimum of one year’s (within the last five years) relevant administrative experience in a busy office / industrial environment. A working knowledge of a range of software packages including Microsoft Office suite. Desirable OCR/RSA Stage 2 (Parts I & II) Word Processing or equivalent qualification, e.g., ECDL. Other Essential Criteria The role may entail travel between sites and you are required to demonstrate how you are able to meet this requirement, e.g., whether you hold a full (i.e., not provisional), current driving licence which enables you to drive in Northern Ireland, and a car for official business, or have access to a form of transport which will enable you to meet the requirements of the post. Competencies The competencies listed below will be assessed during the interview process for those candidates who have been successful at shortlisting stage. Skills & Expertise – Level 1 Communication – Level 1 Working with People & Team Working – Level 1 Customer Focus & Continuous Improvement – Level 1 Planning & Organising – Level 1 Leadership & Strategic Thinking – Level 1 In preparing for your interview, you will find it helpful to refer to the Competence Framework document, which is available on the “Job Related Documents” section of the GetGot recruitment site. This document will outline the ‘Effective Behaviours’ that will be tested at interview; the relevant level for each competence has been identified above.
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.
Walking For All Officer
The post holder will develop, co-ordinate and sustain regular volunteer-led walks in towns, villages and rural communities throughout the Council area, through the recruitment, training and support of Volunteer Walk Leaders to in turn increase the number of people walking and meet the objectives of the Walking for All programme (see additional information). Please note
Enforcement Officer
The Post holder will work as part of a team undertaking Enforcement duties across the Borough, providing a high visibility patrol presence in relation to Dog Control, Litter Control and Anti-Social Behaviour and issuing Fixed Penalty Notices. Please note:
