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ILBF Officer – Maternity Cover Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland (Hybrid Working: 3 days in office, 2 days remote) Salary: SO Grade (£37,694) Hours : Full-time, 37 hours per week Duration : 9-12 months (Maternity Cover) Make an impact on Irish‑language broadcasting in Northern Ireland Northern Ireland Screen is seeking an organised, motivated and detail‑driven ILBF Officer to support the delivery of the Irish Language Broadcast Fund (ILBF). This role is ideal for someone passionate about Irish‑language media and keen to support the development of the production sector. Key responsibilities include: Why apply? This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the development of Northern Ireland’s screen sector while supporting a valued cultural initiative. How to apply: To apply, please complete the online application form via GETGOT. If you are unable to access the online form, you can request a manual application form by emailing HR@northernirelandscreen.co.uk with the job title and reference number. Important Notice: Late applications will not be considered, even if delayed due to technical issues. It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure all required information is submitted on time. Equal Opportunities: Northern Ireland Screen is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all individuals regardless of background and particularly encourage applications from those with lived experience in the interactive and screen sectors.
Applications Administrator
Applications Administrator – (Job Ref: 26N/APAD) 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 a new opportunity for an Applications Administrator , within our Applications/Technical Support Team. What does the Technical Support team do? Our technical support team sits within our customer services department and supports a large network of both internal and external customers. With expertise on Randox’s range of quality control material, reagents and clinical chemistry analysers, along with bespoke interlaboratory data management software, the team is the front line of aid for our end users globally. Location : 30 Randalstown Road, Antrim, BT41 4LF. Contract Offered : Full-time, Permanent. Working Hours / Shifts : 8am to 5.40pm, Monday to Thursday and 8am to 12.10pm on a Friday. What does this role involve? This role is responsible for the day to day administration within the Applications Department. Full training will be provided on what we do within the department. Key duties of the role include: • The preparation and updating of Instructions For Use (IFU) and Instructions for Specific Applications (ISA) documents in accordance to company procedures. • Responding to requests for IFU and ISA documents. • Updating IFU translations in line with the English IFU in accordance to company procedures. • Updating Randox staff and distributors with any new/revised IFU or ISA documents. • Printing Instrument Manuals for Randox staff. • Preparation of Quality Control Serum sheets in accordance to company procedures. • Preparation of batch files for different products. • General administrative duties within the Applications Department. Who can apply? Essential criteria: • GCSE or equivalent in English language and Maths. • Proficient in the use of Microsoft packages such as Excel, Outlook and Word. • Strong English communication skills, both written and verbal. • Strong organisational skills and attention to detail. • Currently hold the right to work in the United Kingdom, without visa sponsorship. Desirable: • Previous experience in an administration role. • Previous experience working to deadlines. How to Apply Click Apply on the site of this advertisement. You will then submit your CV to Randox for review (fast process). This advert may be open for as long as 30 days, although we may close the advert early, if we receive sufficient applicants
Sláintecare Local Development Officer
THE ROLE The Sláintecare Local Development Officer positions are assigned functional responsibility for the management of their respective Sláintecare Healthy Communities Area. The Sláintecare Local Development Officer is the primary point of contact and liaison with other sections in relation to all operational matters for the Sláintecare Healthy Communities Programme for which they are responsible and other assigned duties/functions, depending on the organisational arrangements in place. The post holder will work under the direction and control of the Senior Executive Officer or analogous grade or other officer designated by the Chief Executive or Director of Executive Manager as appropriate. The Sláintecare Local Development Officer is responsible for management of the day-to-day operations of the relevant programme and is a contributor to the strategic and policy making decisions of the local authority. The post holder will be expected to contribute to the development and implementation of policies and strategies and to work closely with the elected councillors and senior managers in delivering services to the highest standard. The post holder may represent the Local Authority on committees and at meetings, including for example Area Committee Meetings, Strategic Policy Committee meetings and may be asked to report on progress in their respective section or department. The position requires professionals with the ability to co-ordinate, influence, and lead cross sectoral and community initiatives that: • Address health inequalities • Promote prevention and wellbeing • Build resilient, inclusive communities within Dublin City Council The role will support the delivery of: • The emerging outcomes framework for Healthy Ireland in 2026 • The WHO European Healthy Cities Network (Phase VIII) objectives at local and regional levels The role prioritises actions to improve the wider determinants of health through local government’s statutory and developmental responsibilities, with a strong emphasis on: • Empowering communities and fostering inclusive participation • Research, innovation, and evidence-informed decision-making • Intersectoral collaboration across public, private, and community stakeholders • Data management, monitoring, and reporting on programme outcomes THE IDEAL CANDIDATE SHALL HAVE • Knowledge and understanding of Sláintecare Reform, Healthy Ireland Outcomes Framework • Experience of building, managing and nurturing partnerships and relationships across a wide range of key stakeholders • An understanding and/or experience of local government structures and political environment • Facilitation and group-work skills • An understanding of those who experience health inequalities • Experience of report writing, strategic planning and funding application processes • Effective communication skills • Excellent IT & administration skills, including MS Word, Excel & PowerPoint • Good character with a friendly, open and outgoing disposition is essential • The ability to stay focused and resilient under pressure • The capacity to interact effectively with local elected members and people from a broad range of sectors including local development/community organisations • The enthusiasm for meeting and working with a variety of people and groups on an ongoing basis • Experience in managing budgets and finances and experience with processing payments • An understanding and/or experience in gathering qualitative and quantitative data, analysis, research and evaluation to policy and practice • An appreciation of use of social media and varied communication platforms • An understanding of multi-level governance and/or experience of working across local, regional, national and European contexts QUALIFICATIONS CHARACTER: Candidates shall be of good character. HEALTH: Candidates shall be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, ETC.: Each candidate must, on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms: (a) Hold a third-level degree (NFQ Level 8 or higher) in a relevant field such as community/sports development, youth work, social sciences, public health, social policy, public administration, planning, or related discipline. A minimum of 2 years’ relevant experience in any of the following: • Local government, public sector, or similar roles involving strategic planning, project coordination, or community engagement • Work with disadvantaged communities or target populations to address social exclusion or inequality • Cross-sectoral co-ordination or partnership development • Policy development, research, or evaluation related to the determinants of health • Operating effectively within political, community and policy-making environments, demonstrating ability to work across boundaries of role, sector and geography • Project management, budgeting and performance-monitoring experience DUTIES The duties of the post include, but are not limited to, the following: • Work intensively with identified disadvantaged areas and marginalised groups to co-design health and wellbeing interventions that reflect local priorities • Apply principles of empowerment, participation, social justice, and equality in all aspects of planning and delivery • Collaborate with local Sláintecare Healthy Communities Programme services (e.g., HSE, family support, education providers) to ensure integrated and improved delivery of health and wellbeing initiatives, promotion and support programmes • Use and gather relevant local datasets to target communities experiencing the greatest health inequities and build an evidence base for resource allocation or interventions • Develop a 5-year Sláintecare Healthy Communities Work Programme based on local needs and priorities, established through innovative and participatory community engagement and needs assessment exercises, with Annual Action Plans including seed funding to implement local priorities • Map, align, and leverage local authority activities that influence the wider determinants of health, incorporating them into relevant Healthy Ireland data-gathering exercises • Advise elected members and senior executives on policies and programmes related to health, equality, and wellbeing • Facilitate Community Health and Wellbeing Networks and support the development of local wellbeing forums and leadership initiatives within communities • Co-ordinate, facilitate and deliver Social Inclusion programmes and projects including but not limited to youth programmes, non-fire night and community initiatives • Collaborate with social inclusion programmes and initiatives with internal and external stakeholders as required • Work confidently and sensitively with elected representatives, senior executives, and cross-sectoral leaders to address health and wellbeing inequalities • Act as a catalyst and connector across directorates and sections (e.g., planning, transport, housing, environment, community) to align activity with health and wellbeing objectives • Champion whole-system, place-based, preventative approaches to health and wellbeing, collaborating across local authority directorates and with external partners to create enabling environments that foster wellbeing for all • Explore funding and resource mechanisms across Government Departments and at EU level to address local community priorities • Leverage research, data, innovation, and WHO/EU collaboration to promote local government leadership in improving health and wellbeing outcomes • Develop or contribute to funding bids in conjunction with communities to resource local priority initiatives • Demonstrate capacity to influence, align, and co-ordinate across internal directorates and external stakeholders; manage partnerships effectively (e.g., coordination of the Sláintecare Healthy Communities Local Implementation Team) • Use local data, research, and evidence to inform decisions and measure programme outcomes • Represent the Local Authority in regional, national, and international networks, including platforms such as the WHO European Healthy Cities Network • Drive whole-of-local-government, whole-of-community, and whole-of-place approaches to wellbeing, focusing on the social, economic, environmental, and cultural determinants of health The particular duties and responsibilities attached to the post may vary from time to time, without changing the general character of the duties or level of responsibilities entailed. The post holder may therefore be required to perform duties appropriate to the post, other than those detailed above, and to take instructions from and report to an appropriate Officer or such designated Officer as may be assigned from time to time by the City Council. The duties of the post are to give to the local authority and to: (a) The local authorities or bodies for which the Chief Executive is Chief Executive, and (b) To any other local authority or body with which an agreement has been made by the local authority or by any of the authorities or bodies referred to in sub-paragraph (a) of this paragraph under the general direction and control of the Chief Executive or of such officers as the Chief Executive may from time to time determine, such appropriate computing, technical, management, administrative, executive, supervisory, advisory and ancillary services as may be required by any local authority or body hereinbefore mentioned in the exercise and performance of any of its powers, functions and duties and to exercise such powers, functions and duties as may be delegated to them by the Chief Executive from time to time including the duty of servicing all committees that may be established by any such local authority or body. The holder of the post will, if required, act for an officer of a higher level. SELECTION PROCESS • Posts of Sláintecare Local Development Officer will be filled from this publicly advertised competition. Selection shall be by means of a competition conducted by or on behalf of Dublin City Council • Candidates should note that the information provided by them in their application form and assessment questions will form the basis on which eligibility and short listing is conducted • Dublin City Council reserves the right to undertake eligibility and/or shortlist candidates in the manner it deems most appropriate • A panel may be formed on the basis of interviews. A candidate whose name is on a panel and who satisfies the Council that they possess the qualifications declared for the post and that they are otherwise suitable for appointment may, within the life of the panel, subject to the appropriate Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage sanction, be appointed as an appropriate vacancy arises • The life of the panel shall be for a period of one year from the date of its formation • Dublin City Council shall require any person to whom an appointment is offered to take up such appointment within a period of not more than one month and if they fail to take up appointment within such period, or such longer period as the Council in its absolute discretion may determine, the Council shall not appoint them SHORTLISTING Dublin City Council reserves the right to shortlist candidates to proceed to the interview stage of the competition. Shortlisting of candidates will be on the basis of information supplied on the Application Form, in conjunction with the answers given in the assessment question(s). It is therefore in your own interest to provide a detailed and accurate account of your qualifications/experience in your application. The shortlisting process will provide for the assessment of each applicant’s application form against predetermined criteria that reflect the skills and depth of experience considered to be essential for a position at this level. INTERVIEW The interview will be competency based and marks will be awarded under the following competencies: • Management and Change • Delivering Results • Performance through People • Personal Effectiveness • Knowledge, Experience and Skills Please see page 9 & 10 of the Candidate Information Booklet for more details. SALARY: The salary scale for the position of Sláintecare Local Development Officer is: €60,611; €62,095; €63,826; €65,563; €67,300; €68,852; €70,442; €71,982; €73,518 (Maximum); €76,149 (1st LSI) (after 3 years satisfactory service on the Maximum); €78,795 (2nd LSI) (after 3 years satisfactory service on the 1st LSI) Entry point to this scale will be determined in accordance with Circulars issued by the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage. In accordance with Departmental Circular letter EL 02/2011, a person who is not a serving public service employee on or after 1st January 2011 will enter the scale for the position at the minimum point. Rate of remuneration may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government Policy. Under the Public Service Stability Agreement 2013, the working hours for newly appointed/promoted staff are 35 hours per week. All applicants must refer to the Additional Candidate Information Booklet which can be found at https://careers.dublincity.ie for additional relevant information pertaining to the salary scale and the recruitment process. PARTICULARS OF POSITION (a) The post is permanent, whole time and pensionable (b) Dublin City Council reserves the right to, at any time, assign an employee to any Department now or in the future (c) A period of one year’s probation applies where a person is permanently appointed to Dublin City Council CITIZENSHIP Candidates must, by the date of application, 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 Dublin City Council welcomes all nationalities and ethnic backgrounds to join its diverse workforce and hereby reserves the sole discretion to vary the above requirements from time to time subject to the business needs and staffing requirements. IRISH PROFICIENCY As part of the ongoing commitment to support the Irish language, leadership on the Gaeilge365 programme and to comply with the Official Languages (Amendment) Act 2021, information is being gathered on candidates’ capacity to speak Irish. Under this legislation, public bodies are required to ensure that 20% of new recruits are capable of performing their duties through Irish by 2030. While this position is not an Irish language speaking role, all applicants are asked to indicate their current level of Irish language ability. This information will be used for workforce planning purposes only and will not form part of the selection process for this competition. ADDITIONAL RELEVANT INFORMATION FOR APPLICANTS • The National Vetting Bureau (Children and Vulnerable Persons) Act 2012 to 2016 came into effect on 29th April 2016. The Act places a statutory obligation on Dublin City Council to ensure that any work or activity which is carried out by a person, a necessary and regular part of which consists mainly of a person having access to, or contact with children or vulnerable persons, will be the subject of Garda Vetting • Subject to the provisions of the Freedom of Information Act 2014, applications will be treated in strict confidence • Any attempt by a candidate themselves or by any person(s) acting at the candidate’s instigation, directly or indirectly, by means of written communication or otherwise, to canvass or otherwise influence in the candidate’s favour, any employee of the City Council or person nominated by the City Council to interview or examine applicants, will automatically disqualify the candidate for the position being sought
Swimming Coordinator
JOB PURPOSE Committing to the one-team ethos, you will be flexible and collaborative and you will actively support all colleagues and other activities necessary to deliver the service objectives. As the Swimming Co-ordinator, you will be responsible for the successful delivery of the Learn to Swim and Lifesaving Programmes within the Centre. MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Manage, develop, deliver, evaluate and oversee the Learn to Swim Programme, including use of the course management software • Manage Swimming Teachers and Coaches within the Learn to Swim Programme and evaluate performance • Ensure that standards of teaching and coaching are consistent from teacher to teacher and adhere to the agreed framework and follow best industry practice • Build relationships with schools and clubs to promote the benefits of the Centre’s Programme • Prepare lesson plans and schemes of work that meet the requirements of the Learn to Swim Programme • Deal with customer queries, complaints, comments and suggestions in a timely manner • Develop, plan and deliver all aspects of Lifeguard training, to include monitoring of performance and updating of records • Manage and implement the requirements of the RLSS and Trainer Assessor System • Assist with the establishment of risk assessments and normal operating/emergency procedures within the Aquatics areas • Continually update knowledge, abilities, qualifications and CPD so that teaching content and techniques are kept updated for the benefit of the customers of the Centre • Actively promote the Learn to Swim Programme to ensure its continued success and growth • Promote and/or sell all products and activities within the Centre and within the Leisure Services portfolio • Be flexible and collaborative and actively support all colleagues and other activities or processes which impact on the performance of the Centre QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING • 3rd level qualification (i.e. HNC/HND, Level 4, Degree) in line with the Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF) in a relevant discipline/subject (please note relevancy should be clearly demonstrated) EXPERIENCE • Two years’ experience of teaching swimming • Experience of planning swimming programmes • Experience of record-keeping Applicants who do not meet the essential qualification or who are currently undertaking the qualification outlined above must demonstrate five years relevant experience as above. KEY SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ATTRIBUTES • Ability to respond quickly and deal with difficult situations • Ability to manage and work as part of a team • Excellent verbal and written communication skills • IT literate • Excellent planning and organisational skills • Ability to work within established procedures and guidelines • Understanding of pool health & safety WORKING ARRANGEMENTS / FLEXIBILITY 37 hours per week, see rota below. The postholder may be required to work additional hours and outside normal working hours to meet the needs of the post.
Trainer Assessor In Aircraft Manufacturing
Permanent, Full-time (36 hours per week). Successful candidates may be required to work some evenings. The post holder will be expected to work across all College campuses. Job Purpose: To train and assess the skills and underpinning knowledge necessary for students undertaking vocational qualifications. Responsible for advising management and curriculum on trends within the engineering and manufacturing sector.
Learning Support Officer
LOCATION: The post-holder will be required to work in any of the College’s buildings as necessary. SALARY/GRADE: Band 5 (£32,597 - £36,363) TERMS & CONDITIONS: Support RESPONSIBLE FOR: The post holder may supervise staff. JOB PURPOSE: To contribute to the development, maintenance and co-ordination of a range of support services for students with disabilities, learning difficulties or long-term medical conditions in order to ensure that students are able to participate fully in their chosen course of study. To assess, monitor and review the additional support needs of students with disabilities, learning difficulties or long-term medical conditions and implement support strategies in line with the requirements of the student pathway in a busy environment. MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES To assess and determine the support requirements for students including examination access arrangements, personal and technical support. To identify suitable provision for additional support within existing budgets and guidelines: follow associated policies and procedures. To complete, monitor and review individual student support plans. To review support strategies for students with disabilities, learning difficulties or long-term medical conditions in conjunction with relevant academic staff. To provide information and advice to staff and students in relation to the appropriate procedures for the administration of the Additional Support Fund, Disabled Student Allowance, the implementation of examination arrangements and other support services within the organisation. To provide information, guidance and advice to existing staff and students and prospective students with disabilities. To advise course teams on the implementation of effective classroom strategies which will enable students with specific learning difficulties to successfully complete their course of study. To input, collate and analyse relevant information for reporting and funding purposes. To liaise with external voluntary and statutory agencies in order to ensure a comprehensive service is provided in order to support Belfast Metropolitan College students with a disability and/or additional support need. To contribute to the development of operational procedures and codes of good practice. To assist the Centre Manager with operational tasks. To participate in the selection of staff, in line with recruitment and selection training. To ensure staff maintain a high regard for customer service. General To contribute to the achievement of the College’s mission, values and strategic directions. Participate in the College’s performance appraisal system. Participate in College developments, attend internal and external meetings and training programmes required. Adhere to general standards of conduct embodied in College policies. To implement and embed the College’s equality and diversity policies and respond to its equality and diversity duties as they relate to all stakeholders. Act, if directed, as fire marshal or warden. Carry out, if directed, the role of first aider. To undertake such other relevant duties as may be reasonably expected of the post holder. Essential Criteria Qualifications EITHER hold a qualification at a minimum level 5 (e.g. HND) plus have a minimum of 2 years’ experience of assessing and implementing a range of support interventions necessary to meet the needs of young people of post primary age or adults with disabilities, learning difficulties or long-term medical conditions. OR hold a qualification at a minimum level 4 (e.g. HNC) plus have a minimum of 3 years’ experience of assessing and implementing a range of support interventions necessary to meet the needs of young people of post primary age or adults with disabilities, learning difficulties or long-term medical conditions. Knowledge / Experience Demonstrate a working knowledge of the implementation of Examination Access Arrangements for young people of post primary age or adults with disabilities. Experience managing multiple client caseloads in a responsive and efficient manner. Experience using Microsoft Office applications. Competencies The competencies required for effective performance in post are: Specialist Knowledge Planning, Prioritising & Organising Relationship Management Information and Data Analysis Customer Service Orientation Communication and Personal Impact
Business School Technician
Permanent, Full-time (36 hours per week) The post holder may be required to work in any of the College’s buildings as necessary. Job Purpose: To provide an efficient, effective, and safe technical service to students and lecturers in support of education and training within all curriculum areas. Supporting classroom practice and learning activities, by ensuring that facilities, equipment and materials are prepared in advance and as directed by lecturers and Managers.
Quantity Surveyor
H&J Martin Ltd (part of the Lagan Specialist Contracting Group) is now recruiting a Mechanical Quantity Surveyor. Company: H&J Martin Limited Job Type: Full Time, Permanent Location: Belfast Our Business H&J Martin Limited are a Fit Out and Facilities Management company operating throughout the UK and Ireland. As part of the Lagan Specialist Contracting Group our mission is to provide Construction, Fit Out and Facilities Management solutions in an environment where people feel safe, secure and valued. Role Overview Due to continued growth our Facilities Management division have an exciting opportunity for a Mechanical Quantity Surveyor to join our team. The successful candidate will ensure all commercial functions for the Division are completed to professional standards within agreed time and cost budgets. *Please see attached document for the full Job Description. The closing date for completed applications is Friday 24th April 2026 at 12noon. LAGAN SPECIALIST CONTRACTING GROUP ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER
Innovation And Technology Specialist, Engineering
The BEE centre has three main pillars of support which are: The Innovation and Technology Specialist (ITS) role will deliver the aims and objectives of Pillar 1. Under the direction of the Head of Innovation Technology and Economic Engagement, the ITS will report to the Lead Specialist and deliver innovative business solutions to micro businesses and SMEs in the southern region and beyond. The ITS’s primary role will be to help strengthen the College’s position as a primary provider of business support and knowledge transfer activity to local and regional business and industry. This is a full time permanent position within the College. Closing date for applications is Friday 10th April 2026 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.
Teacher Of Foundation Stage
See attached job advert NB: Temporary Full Time (Career Break Cover)
