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Salary: Scale 6 SCP 20–24 £35,597 – £35,412 Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday–Friday 9.00 am – 5.00 pm. A flexible working hours scheme is in operation. The postholder may be required to work additional hours and outside normal working hours to meet the needs of the post. Duration: Fixed-term contract until 6th August 2028, may be extended subject to funding. MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Establish, maintain and review appropriate systems, procedures, records and controls required to meet the administrative needs of the PEACEPLUS CALM and PEAT+ projects. • Assist with the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the Projects. • Assist with the preparation of management and financial information including budgets and statistical reports. • Liaise with appropriate stakeholders regarding verification, payments and auditing procedures. • Identify and prioritise tasks on an ongoing basis in order to meet deadlines and objectives of the Project. • Prepare financial claims and comply with SEUPB procurement guidelines and financial regulations. • Responsible for the coordination of systems and procedures including records management. • Assist in planning and organising meetings, events, conferences and workshops and publicity including ezines, website etc. • Assist in the administration of the biodiversity, education and management activities. • Responsible for collation and timely processing of timesheets, expenditure and other costs. • Provide support to other projects as and when required. • Undertake any other relevant duties that may be required and are commensurate with the nature and grade of the post. In addition to the standard pre-employment checks, this position will also be subject to receipt of a satisfactory Basic AccessNI check. Please note that completed applications must be submitted not later than the closing date and time as stated on the application form. Qualifications and Training • 5 GCSEs (Grades A–C) or equivalent/comparable, including Mathematics and English Language. Applicants must list all subjects, grades and level attained. Experience • 2 years’ relevant financial administration experience including budget management. • 1 year’s relevant experience in working with grant-assisted programmes. • 1 year’s experience in monitoring the eligibility of expenditure in order to draw down funds. • 1 year’s experience of partnership working with a wide range of groups and individuals. Key Skills, Knowledge and Attributes • Excellent oral and written communication skills. • Excellent interpersonal skills. • Excellent organisational skills. • Competent in the use of Microsoft Office packages. • Ability to work under pressure and manage conflicting priorities. • Ability to work on own initiative and make decisions within agreed guidelines. Driving • Access to a form of transport which will permit the postholder to carry out the duties of the post in full. Working Arrangements / Flexibility • 37 hours per week, Monday–Friday 9.00 am – 5.00 pm. A flexible working hours scheme in operation. The postholder may be required to work additional hours and outside normal working hours to meet the needs of the post.
Catchment Conservation Officer
Salary: Scale PO1 SCP 28–31 £39,152 – £41,771 Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday – Friday 9.00 am – 5.00 pm. A flexible working hours scheme in operation. The postholder may be required to work additional hours and outside normal working hours to meet the needs of the post. JOB PURPOSE: The postholder will oversee delivery of the CALM PEACE+ programme, including development, management and delivery of riparian river restoration projects. Contribute to the achievement of biodiversity and water quality improvement objectives. MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Undertake scoping, preliminary ecological surveys, ecological surveys, mapping, monitoring of sites. Assess and scope sites which may be suitable for restoration. Manage, record, collate and analyse the data for sites during and after the completion of restorative works. Undertake water sampling, testing and analysis. Develop effective working relationships with farmers, landowners, schools, community groups and angling clubs along the selected river tributaries, provide advice and information to help them improve and maintain their water quality. Develop a water quality improvement plan for the sites with involvement and support of all stakeholders for implementation of works. Secure access agreements from all landowners for contract works. Undertake stream improvement works involving volunteers where possible. Manage the project volunteers for which they are responsible, including the planning and preparation of team and individual tasks. Assist with procurement exercises associated with the CALM project. Prepare tender specifications for contract works required as part of the approved water quality improvement plan. Undertake procurement for contract works for drain blocking, fencing, scrub removal and necessary restoration works. Manage contractors engaged to deliver the project and review works to ensure all works are carried out to the required standard for the areas they are responsible for. Deliver events and programmes to inform, advise and educate local communities and engage community and stakeholders to maximise the long-term benefits of water quality measures. Prepare reports and presentations for management and other groups. Manage the allocated CALM project budget. Prepare risk assessments, SSOW and accident investigation and review as required. Prepare and provide reports for management, funders and any other corporate requests as and when required. Deputise for the Programme Manager as and when required. Undertake any other relevant duties that may be required and are commensurate with the nature and grade of the post. 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 such as Biology, Ecology or Environmental Health (please note relevancy should be clearly demonstrated). Experience • 2 years’ experience of ecological surveying, monitoring or assessment. Applicants who do not possess a relevant third level qualification must demonstrate 5 years relevant experience as above. • 1 years’ experience of all of the following: – Project management. – Building and maintaining effective relationships with stakeholders. – Managing budgets. – Data collection and analysis. Applicants who do not possess a relevant third level qualification must demonstrate 4 years relevant experience as above. Key skills, knowledge and attributes • Competent in the use of Microsoft Office. • Knowledge and understanding of the issues around water quality. • Knowledge of conservation and environmental issues. • Ability to work on own initiative. • Ability to work as part of a team. • Health and safety awareness, including Risk Assessments, Safe Systems of Work and Codes of Practice. Driving • Access to a form of transport which will permit the post holder to carry out the duties of the post in full. Working Arrangements/Flexibility • 37 hours per week, Monday – Friday 9.00 am – 5.00 pm. A flexible working hours scheme in operation. The postholder may be required to work additional hours and outside normal working hours to meet the needs of the post.
Bench Joiner
Rosewood Bespoke Joinery (part of the H&J Martin Group within the Lagan Specialist Contracting Group) is now recruiting a Bench Joiner. Company: Rosewood Bespoke Joinery Job Type: Full Time, Permanent Location: Cookstown, Northern Ireland Our Business At Rosewood Bespoke Joinery, we craft exceptional, tailor-made joinery solutions for discerning clients across the residential, commercial, and heritage sectors. With a reputation built on precision, creativity, and craftsmanship, we bring visions to life through our in-house design and manufacturing expertise. Role Overview The role holder will be responsible for the manufacture of Bespoke Joinery items from conception to completion within the commercial and Fit-Out Sector. This is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic, experienced team with potential to grow your skillset and expertise within a specialised high-quality sector. Please see attached document for full job description. The closing date for completed applications is Wednesday 7th December 2026 at 12noon. LAGAN SPECIALIST CONTRACTING GROUP ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITES EMPLOYER
Sales Administrator
Job Title: Sales Administrator Contract Type: Permanent Contracted Hours: Part Time & Full Time hours available Location: Boucher Road, Belfast Salary: £27352 (pro rata) per annum A Bit About Dreams & Sofatime… Our mission is to be the first choice for beds & sofas in Ireland; to make every customer experience with us exceptional. That’s what makes us different! This role will be based in our flagship store on Boucher Road, Belfast. You can expect a fun, challenging and rewarding environment where everyone works together as one team. You will play a crucial part in the branch as a key contact for administration, supporting both the in-branch team and Head Office. We offer a range of benefits including a generous staff discount scheme, enhanced maternity/paternity leave and more. Your Branch Manager will ensure you have the best possible start to your career with us. Your New Role You will be responsible for delivering strong, reliable administration across all areas of the branch. This is a varied and important role with a strong customer focus, particularly over the phone. Your duties will include, but are not limited to: Customer Liaison & Communication Acting as a first point of contact for customers, including regular telephoning of customers to provide updates, confirm delivery bookings, resolve queries and offer exceptional support. Customer coordinator duties including stock updates, initial customer care calls and follow-up communication. Ensuring a professional, friendly and proactive approach to every customer interaction. Back Office Administration Email management and prompt communication with customers and colleagues. Managing and maintaining the rota system. Assisting with banking management and completing daily administrative checks. Processing paperwork, placing orders, raising maintenance tickets and supporting day-to-day branch admin. Stock Control & Operational Support Accountability for booking in customer deliveries, including confirming details via telephone. Managing stock control, including goods inwards, stock checks and general stock organisation. Receiving stock transfers on the system and flagging missing or faulty items. Supporting stocktakes by extracting system data, assisting with physical counts, entering figures and reporting results to Head Office, including helping investigate discrepancies. Supporting the branch team with weekly marketing communication, including price changes, promotions and replenishment needs. Health & Safety Management Supporting and maintaining branch health & safety compliance, ensuring procedures and documentation are followed correctly. To Succeed in This Role… You will have a strong administration background, excellent attention to detail and be confident using Microsoft Office. Strong communication skills, particularly over the phone are essential, as you will be regularly liaising with customers and supporting colleagues across the company. You will be organised, proactive and able to manage multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced retail environment. This role has traditionally worked well Monday to Friday, but some weekend work may be required depending on business needs. Benefits Length of service awards. Generous staff discount. Free on site parking. Enhanced Maternity and Paternity. Smoke break exchange - allowing 1 extra day leave each year.
Systems Support Assistant
There is currently one permanent, full-time post. To register and apply for this job, go to Systems Support Assistant (link opens in new window). You can also download the job description, employee specification and terms and conditions for this job. As females 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. Belfast City Council is an Equal Opportunities Employer. All applications for employment are considered strictly on the basis of merit.
Open Spaces And Streetscene Supervisor
There are currently two permanent, full-time posts and one permanent, part-time post. To register and apply for this job, go to Open Spaces and Streetscene Supervisor (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.
Safer City Project Officer
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.
