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There is currently one permanent, full-time post. To register and apply for this job, go to Safer City Project Officer (link opens in new window). You can also download the job description, employee specification and terms and conditions for this job. As Protestants are currently known to be under-represented in this job group, in Belfast City Council, applications from this group would be particularly welcome. And as young people (people under the age of 35), people with a disability and people from minority ethnic communities are currently under-represented in Belfast City Council, applications from these groups would be particularly welcome. As part of our commitment to equality of opportunity, we offer a Guaranteed Interview Scheme (GIS) for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post. Further information can be found in the application pack. Belfast City Council is an Equal Opportunities Employer. All applications for employment are considered strictly on the basis of merit.
Management Support Assistant
Main purpose of job To be responsible to the appropriate senior officer for the provision of business and administrative support including word processing, typing, filing and arranging appointments within the unit. The postholder will also assist in providing support and operational cover for other functions. To carry out all tasks within agreed time and quality targets. Summary of responsibilities and personal duties 1 To provide administrative and secretarial support for the Chief Executive and Office of the Chief Executive as required.2 To supervise the performance of any assigned staff to actively ensure their development in line with corporate procedures.3 To deal with incoming and outgoing calls for the Chief Executive and the Office of the Chief Executive. 4 To process confidential incoming mail, internal and external, and distribute and copy on a daily basis. 5 To prepare minutes and agendas for meetings and service them as required.6 To type confidential letters and reports (including committee reports) as directed from handwritten notes.7 To organise meetings as required including hospitality for meetings, room bookings, lunches and refreshments as required. 8 To maintain and develop any filing systems in operation as directed. 9 To requisition and receive goods, supplies and equipment as directed in line with council procedures. 10 To assist the senior officers with the production of budgetary information including maintenance of petty cash float. 11 To arrange the booking of conference, travel and accommodation requirements for the Chief Executive as directed. 12 To participate in the review and development of unit procedures as required. 13 To act in accordance with the council and departmental policies and procedures including customer care, equal opportunities, safeguarding, health and safety and any pertinent legislation. 14 To participate in all induction and in-service training provided by Belfast City Council. 15 To undertake the duties in such a way as to enhance and protect the reputation and public profile of the council. 16 To undertake such other relevant duties as may, from time to time, be required. This job description has been written at a time of significant organisational change and it will be subject to review and amendment as the demands of the role and the organisation evolve. Therefore, the post-holder will be required to be flexible, adaptable and aware that they may be asked to perform tasks, duties and responsibilities which are not specifically detailed in the job description, but which are commensurate with the role. Essential criteria Applicants must , as at the closing date for receipt of application forms, be able to demonstrate on the application form, by providing personal and specific examples, at least one year’s relevant experience in each of the following three areas: (a) carrying out administrative duties, including supporting a team with diary management and organising appointments and meetings; (b) liaising with senior management and professional officers; and (c) servicing meetings including taking minutes and organising agendas. Desirable criteria In addition to the above experience, Belfast City Council reserves the right to short-list only those applicants who, as at the closing date for receipt of application forms: · in the first instance, can demonstrate, by providing personal and specific examples on the application form, at least two years’ relevant experience in each of the three areas outlined above (a) – (c); and · in the second instance, have a minimum of five GCSEs (grades A-C) including English or [1] equivalent qualifications. Special skills and attributes Applicants should be able to demonstrate, by providing personal and specific examples, that they possess the following special skills and attributes, which may be tested at interview: Communication skills: the ability to compose and type confidential letters and memos, to prepare minutes and to draft reports for senior management and the ability to give clear instructions to staff and to provide operational information to managers. Information technology skills: the ability to use standard office programmes including word processing, spreadsheets and database packages. Work planning and decision-making skills: the ability to prioritise work and make effective decisions to achieve objectives. Team working and leadership skills: the ability to lead a team of staff and to contribute to the success of the team and the achievement of objectives. Customer care skills: an awareness of the importance of responding to the needs of internal and external customers and the ability to be discreet, sensitive and maintain confidentiality. Political sensitivity skills: the ability to establish good working relationships with elected members and senior staff and an awareness of the importance of day-to-day public relations. · [1] Equivalent qualifications may include candidates who have passed the council’s online computer-based assessment tests and been appointed to an administrative and/or clerical role within the council.
Quality And Compliance Executive
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: The Quality and Compliance Executive will be responsible for the implementation of quality assurance and compliance systems across all contracts and programmes within the Business & Skills department. The role will contribute to the effective delivery of high-performance standards in quality, compliance, and management information systems working closely with internal teams and external stakeholders.
Digital Innovation And Regeneration Officer
** Please read the Digital Innovation and Regeneration Officer Candidate Information before completing your application ** Job Summary The Digital Innovation and Regeneration Officer will support the development, implementation and delivery of a range of strategic digital innovation projects such the Digital Transformation Flexible Fund (DTFF), digital initiatives taken forward through City and Growth Deals, and other relevant digital regeneration projects with Council (externally focused). Duration of Appointment Post 1: Permanent. Post 2: Temporary funded post until 31.12.2026 (which may be extended). Reserve List Whilst the Council are recruiting for two Digital Innovation and Regeneration Officers as outlined above, please note that a reserve list will be compiled for future permanent, temporary, full time and part time posts for Digital Innovation and Regeneration Officer positions at Council Offices in both Downpatrick and Warrenpoint Town Hall for a period of 12 months. Work Pattern 36hrs Monday – Friday. All posts are eligible to participate in the Flexi Scheme. Post holders must be prepared to work outside normal office hours, including evenings, weekends, and Public and extra Statutory Holidays for which the appropriate payment will be made or time in lieu granted if relevant. Hours of work are kept under review and may change in order to meet operational requirements, providing requisite notice. Location Downpatrick or Warrenpoint Town Hall. Salary PO2, spinal point 31-34, £41,771- £45,091 per annum based on a 36 hour week (pro rata to hours worked). Plus 19% employer pension contribution. It is Council policy to appoint at minimum salary scale point.
Phlebotomist
Phlebotomist - Westfield, White City, London – (Job Ref: 25/WFWC) Randox Health continues to be at the forefront of clinical diagnostics, dedicated to improving health worldwide with our disruptive technology and innovative diagnostic solutions. Our staff are at the heart of everything we do and achieve. We have exciting new career opportunities for Phlebotomists within our clinic in Westfield shopping centre in White City, London. Location : Unit 2029a, Westfield London, Ariel Way, London, W12 7GF. Contract Offered : Full-time, permanent Working Hours / Shifts : 4 on 4 off shift pattern working 9.45am to 9pm Monday to Saturday and 11.45am to 6pm on a Sunday. For this position, as you may be in contact with live blood samples, you must be vaccinated against Hepatitis B or be able to get it following a successful interview stage. In line with Care Quality Commission guidelines, the successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. Right to Work Requirement Please note that this role requires candidates to have the legal right to work in the UK for a minimum of 12 months from the application date. This is to ensure completion of our 9-month probationary period and for any potential sponsorship decisions to be considered. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship at the point of hire. What does the Phlebotomist role involve? This role is responsible for ensuring customers have an excellent experience from the moment they enter our clinic, taking blood samples from both private and corporate clients. This is a varied role that may also include the following responsibilities: • Conduct comprehensive client appointments, including blood and urine sample collection, personal health measurements, and data entry into our Patient Information Systems (PIS). • Demonstrate sensitive communication to ensure client understanding and consent. • Maintain accurate records in PIS, uploading all relevant documentation. • Represent the company professionally at offsite events and appointments. • Engage in upselling and cross-selling at our private health clinic. • Proactively drive sales and exceed targets. • Complete company forms, specimen labelling, and laboratory test order forms accurately. • Demonstrate high IT literacy in order to manager various software systems and daily tasks. • General housekeeping duties. • Uphold clinic cleanliness. Essential criteria: • Previous Phlebotomy experience and certificate or equivalent training. • Confident using IT programmes. • Flexibility with working hours, as required by the business inclusive of evenings and weekends. • Flexibility to work from offsite locations at least once per month. • Currently have the right to work in the UK without visa sponsorship Desirable: • Experience in a private healthcare setting. • Exeperience in customer service. • 2 years experience in Phlebotomy. • Sales / Retail experience. • Valid UK driving licence
Driver
Driver – Sandyford, Dublin – (Job Ref: 26/DRCK) Randox Health continues to be at the forefront of clinical diagnostics, dedicated to improving health worldwide with our disruptive technology and innovative diagnostic solutions. Our staff are at the heart of everything we do and achieve. We have an opportunity for a Driver to mainly cover the drive from Dublin to Cork and back each day. What does the Randox Health team do? At Randox Health we encourage individuals to adopt a personalised, preventative approach to their health and well-being, ultimately helping them to live healthier for longer. Using Randox revolutionary technology we measure hundreds of health biomarkers, generating unrivalled data that when combined with our complex algorithms can predict future health concerns and identify early signs of illness even before symptoms arise. This empowers individuals to act sooner to prevent or delay disease onset – moving from a model of sickness management to true preventative healthcare. Our unique biomarker tracking service allows you to establish a health baseline from which you can track and monitor improvements over time. Location : Unit D/E, 21 Time Place, Corrig Road, Sandyford Business Park, Dublin 18, D18 R89T. With the requirement to drive to Cork and back each day. The successful applicant may also be required to drive to other locations. Contract Offered : Full-time, permanent. Working Hours / Shifts : 9am to 5.30pm, mostly Monday to Friday, however at least one Saturday per month will also be required. Some flexibility may be required. What does the Driver role involve? This role is responsible for making trips between our various clinics and sites ensuring that samples are collected / delivered on time. This is a varied role that may also include the following responsibilities: • Make multiple trips daily between our third-party clinics, Randox Health Clinics and Laboratories. • Ensure safe delivery of samples back to our laboratory in Sandyford, Dublin each day. • Conduct a sample count on each trip and complete required documentation when transporting samples. Witness the accessioning count upon delivery. • Collect stock orders and deliver them to the required site. • Complete a daily vehicle checklist at the start of each day. • Record vehicle milage in the provided logbook. • Ensure vehicles are filled with the correct fuel and Ad Blue, if required. • Adhere to all speed limits and road laws. Who can apply? Essential criteria: • Full, clean Irish Driving Licence. • Flexibility in your availability. • Good knowledge of the local roads and motorways. • Strong communication/customer service skills • Currently have the right to work in Ireland without visa sponsorship. Desirable: • Previous experience in a multi-drop delivery driver position. • Previous experience in a similar position. • Previous experience transporting medical samples. This advert may be open for as long as 30 days, although we may close the advert early, if we receive sufficient applicants.
Senior Planning Officer
Planning plays a vital role in delivering sustainable development that is responsive to the priorities and needs of local people. The post holder will be required to contribute to the effective service delivery of the Planning Service in furthering sustainable development through balancing of complex social, economic, and environmental factors in the formulation of policies and local development plans, in determining planning applications and investigating and carrying out appropriate enforcement of planning breaches. The post holder will be required to work in any of the three sections of Development Management, Development Plan or Planning Enforcement and Trees, dependent on management needs. Please note: Benefits Employees have access to a wide range of benefits at Ards and North Down Borough Council. In addition to a competitive salary, the Council supports all staff in their career aspirations through learning and development opportunities. Current key benefits include: • 35 days of annual leave (including bank/public holidays), rising to 38 days after five years of service, and 41 days after 10 years of service. • Northern Ireland Local Government Pension Scheme (Council contributes 19% of salary). • Health benefits: Westfield Healthcare Scheme; Leisure Centre Membership; Cycle to Work Scheme. • Flexi time / Time Off in Lieu (TOIL). • Education / qualifications support after qualifying period. • Plus much more …
Resource Co-ordinator
MAIN DUTIES · Develop and manage staff rotas to ensure adequate coverage across all operational areas, including front-of-house, events, school and group visits, and special programming. · Coordinate staffing for seasonal activities, birthday parties, W5 Late events, and corporate bookings in collaboration with relevant departments. · Monitor and adjust schedules in response to changes in visitor numbers, staff availability, and operational priorities. · Maintain and optimise use of the NTD scheduling system or equivalent software to track availability, shifts, and resource allocation. · Liaise with the Operations Manager, Visitor Experience Manager, and other team leads to forecast staffing needs and plan accordingly. · Maintain accurate records of staff hours, absences, and shift changes for payroll and compliance purposes. · Ensure compliance with health and safety, safeguarding, and employment regulations in all scheduling practices. · Provide administrative support for staff communications, rota distribution, and shift change notifications. · Support the delivery of consistent and high-quality visitor experience by ensuring the right people are in the right place at the right time. · Perform administrative duties as required such as the creation of purchase orders, CRM inquiries, gift cards, birthday party scheduling and assistance with school and group booking inquires. · Training opportunities [Some T&Cs and qualifying periods may apply]
Lands Manager
This post is responsible for the management of Lands team and transactions on behalf of the Council. To be responsible to the Head of Corporate Governance for the overall management and professional oversight of the Council’s Land and Public Right of Way portfolio and to provide effective leadership to the Compliance (lands) and Public Rights of Way Team. Please note:
Phlebotomist
Phlebotomist –Tunbridge Wells – (Job Ref: 26/PBTW) Randox Health continues to be at the forefront of clinical diagnostics, dedicated to improving health worldwide with our disruptive technology and innovative diagnostic solutions. Our staff are at the heart of everything we do and achieve. We have an exciting new career opportunity for a Phlebotomist within our clinic in a Tunbridge Wells. Location : 77 Mount Pleasant Rd, Tunbridge Wells TN1 1PX. Contract Offered : Full-time, permanent Working Hours / Shifts: 8.40am to 5.20pm, alternating weekly between a Monday to Friday and Tuesday to Saturday shift pattern. These shifts are subject to change. For this position, as you may be in contact with live blood samples, you must be vaccinated against Hepatitis B or be able to get it following a successful interview stage. In line with Care Quality Commission guidelines, the successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. Right to Work Requirement Please note that this role requires candidates to have the legal right to work in the UK for a minimum of 12 months from the application date. This is to ensure completion of our 9-month probationary period and for any potential sponsorship decisions to be considered. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship at the point of hire. What does the Phlebotomist role involve? This role is responsible for ensuring customers have an excellent experience from the moment they enter our clinic, taking blood samples from both private and corporate clients. This is a varied role that may also include the following responsibilities: • Conduct comprehensive client appointments, including blood and urine sample collection, personal health measurements, and data entry into our Patient Information Systems (PIS). • Demonstrate sensitive communication to ensure client understanding and consent. • Maintain accurate records in PIS, uploading all relevant documentation. • Represent the company professionally at offsite events and appointments. • Engage in upselling and cross-selling at our private health clinic. • Proactively drive sales and exceed targets. • Complete company forms, specimen labelling, and laboratory test order forms accurately. • Demonstrate high IT literacy in order to manager various software systems and daily tasks. Essential criteria: • Previous Phlebotomy experience and certificate or equivalent training. • Confident using IT programmes. • Flexibility with working hours, as required by the business inclusive of evenings and weekends. • Flexibility to work from offsite locations at least once per month. • Currently have the right to work in the UK without visa sponsorship. • Valid UK driving licence Desirable: • Experience in a private healthcare setting. • Exeperience in customer service. • 2 years experience in Phlebotomy. • Sales / Retail experience.
