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Primary Purpose of Job This role sits within the newly created Corporate & Support Services Directorate, and you will be working in one of the three functional areas. (Citizen focus, Business support or Finance) You will be responsible for collaborating with our delivery teams and stakeholders to support delivery of the Council’s corporate communications and marketing functions and processes and support adherence to our policy and legislative duties. Your role will include responsibility for ensuring organisation wide compliance across a range of functions related to Councils statutory duties as appropriate. You will be planning and implementing strategic communications, marketing and media relations programmes and campaigns to promote Council services, project, initiatives, ensuring a positive profile for Mid and East Antrim Borough Council. Your role will include ensuring processes are followed, deadlines are met, processing information and data, report writing, resolving issues and managing relationships. You may be attending events, and meeting with stakeholders and partners from across local government and beyond to support the achievement of Council priorities. The post holder will be expected to be flexible and adaptable to meet the changing needs and requirements of the organisation and duties and responsibilities may vary without changing the purpose of the job or level of responsibility. Main Duties 1. Support the Communications Team in relation to all media relations activity, upholding and protecting the image and reputation of Council and ensuring compliance with Council policy and guidelines including drafting social media posts, identifying positive news stories. 2. Provide a photography and videography service in relation to projects, corporate programmes, or issues that arise. 3. Deal with press enquiries and comments received in relation to Council activities and ensure they are brought to the attention of the relevant officers, ensuring an appropriate and timely response is provided. 4. Generate high-quality, well-designed digital marketing collateral and evaluate the effectiveness of digital communications channels . 5. Support all media invitations on behalf of Council and any media familiarisation trips or similar opportunities as they arise. 6. Provide media advice, support and training to management and staff, including inputting to media briefings, training materials and presentations as required. 7. Develop high quality content in all relevant formats and update online communications, maintaining Council’s social media profiles in support of Council services, projects, initiatives, and wider strategies, including the department’s intranet, website and social media channels ensuring online platforms are monitored and back-end systems and processes are appropriately maintained. 8. Monitor social media analytics to track performance metrics, analyse campaign effectiveness and provide insights for continuous improvement purposes to include regular reporting on media impact . 9. Source best value and cost options for marketing campaigns, publications, printing, promotional materials, branding, graphic design, signage, liaising internally and externally to source and provide advice and guidance as required. 10. Effectively handle emerging social media issues and carry out crisis communications as necessary , in conjunction with management and communications staff. 11. Attend Council and Committee meetings as required. 12. Provide support for a range of events, public awareness messaging and any other internal and external communications projects as required. 13. Manage the Council brand internally and externally to ensure a consistent and high standard approach. Manage the Council brand in line with ongoing updates of brand guidelines. Develop concepts and artwork creation on brand/sub brand style. Manage brand presence e.g. large-scale events; workwear; council facilities. 14. Develop, design, and edit Council publications e.g. Connections Magazine from concept through to publication, monitoring performance and current news to generate content ideas for future issues. 15. Keep up to date and ensure compliance with legislation, policy and guidance relevant to your role in Council. 16. Provide financial and risk management support to line manager and team and assist in financial and risk management processes and monitoring and maintaining financial and risk management records. 17. Undertake any other duties which may be required in line with the level of the post as required. 18. Ensure correspondence, systems and records are always maintained with confidentiality and discretion and following GDPR. Closing caveat: The responsibilities set out in this document, in the advert and any additional information are intended to provide a representation of the work you will carry out. It is not possible to include everything you will be asked to undertake, and we expect all colleagues to work flexibly according to business needs and to embrace the opportunities offered by Council to enhance your own development. Your skills, abilities and training needs will be considered and discussed with you when any significant changes to your role are needed. In line with our flexible approach, you may be required to work from home for a proportion of your time or from any of the Council's sites across the Borough. The Council values the unique contribution diverse applicants bring and, as an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from individuals across all aspects of our community. We will support you where you need it by implementing reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform your role. Qualifications and training A degree in any discipline. Experience 2 years’ experience of working effectively with a range of internal and external stakeholders to support achievement of organisational outcomes. 2 years’ experience working in a communications, marketing or public relations role. 2 years’ experience of developing and delivering successful targeted communications, public relations and marketing campaigns designed to engage a wide audience, delivering and evaluating results against clear objectives. 2 years’ experience of effective use of social media and online media management to deliver positive outcomes for an organisation. Alternatively, if you do not have a degree you should demonstrate 4 years’ experience in each of these areas. Transport A full current driving licence valid in the UK and access to a vehicle OR have access to a form of transport that enables you to carry out the duties of the post[i]. [i] Applies only to applicants who have a disability under the Disability Discrimination Act. Working arrangements/ Flexibility 37 hours per week Monday – Friday. The post holder may be required to work outside of normal office hours as required .
Building Control Officer
The post holder will be responsible for:- Providing a high quality, effective and efficient Building Control Service to fulfil Council’s statutory responsibilities for implementation and enforcement of The Building Regulations (NI) and The Energy Performance of Buildings (Certificates and Inspections) Regulations (NI) and allied legislation to ensure buildings are safe, healthy, accessible and sustainable. Assisting in the delivery of Council’s statutory duties under the Disability Discrimination Act to ensure suitable accessibility is afforded to employees, visitors and members of the public in Council controlled premises. Assisting in the delivery of Council’s statutory duties regarding property certificate legal enquiries, dangerous structures, dilapidations, street naming and postal numbering. Ensuring that all responsibilities are carried out in an effective and timely manner to meet departmental objectives. Providing a professional and technical advice and consultancy service to both internal and external stakeholders, and participation in project teams for Government administered schemes. Ensuring that the department complies with all statutory and legislative requirements by adhering to these requirements and working in accordance with good governance and health and safety requirements. Ensuring that all responsibilities are carried out in a timely and effective manner and that general confidentiality is maintained in all areas relating to the work of the Council. PLEASE NOTE: Only application forms containing all the information which has been sought will be considered. The shortlisting panel will base shortlisting decisions on the information contained within the Essential Criteria narrative sections of the application form, however Desirable Criteria may be used. It is the applicant’s responsibility to provide sufficient relevant information including dates in this section of the form for each criteria. A reserve list may be established in order to fill future permanent and temporary posts that may arise for another similar vacancy within the following 12 months. Should a similar post become available within this time period, the post may be offered to those candidates on the reserve list, in order of merit, without the requirement for a further interview. The post may be offered on a full-time, part-time, permanent, temporary or fixed-term basis.
Building Control Manager
PLEASE NOTE: Only application forms containing all the information which has been sought will be considered. The shortlisting panel will base shortlisting decisions on the information contained within the Essential Criteria narrative sections of the application form, however Desirable Criteria may be used. It is the applicant’s responsibility to provide sufficient relevant information including dates in this section of the form for each criteria. A reserve list may be established in order to fill future permanent and temporary posts that may arise for another similar vacancy within the following 12 months. Should a similar post become available within this time period, the post may be offered to those candidates on the reserve list, in order of merit, without the requirement for a further interview. The post may be offered on a full-time, part-time, permanent, temporary or fixed-term basis.
Maintenance Technician Electrical
H&J Martin Ltd (part of the Lagan Specialist Contracting Group) is now recruiting for a Maintenance Technician Electrical Company: H&J Martin Limited – Facilities Management Job Type: Full Time, Permanent Location: Belfast Our Business H&J Martin Limited are a Fit Out and Asset 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 Asset Management solutions in an environment where people feel safe, secure and valued. Role Overview The candidate will become part of our Delivery Team undertaking various planned maintenance and reactive/repair tasks to our many high-profile client properties throughout Northern Ireland. Please see attached document for job description. The closing date for completed applications is Thursday 26th June 2025 at 12noon. LAGAN SPECIALIST CONTRACTING GROUP ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER
Business Analyst And Project Manager
At CRASH Services we are committed to creating a fantastic place to work for our team which includes the following company benefits ✅ 4 Day Working Week with no reduction to pay or benefits* ✅ Bonus Opportunities ✅ Company Pension, with company contributing 5% of annual salary ✅ Private Health Care for team member and dependents includes consultations, tests, scans and cancer care plus up to £7.7k annual cash benefits including health screening, therapy, optical and dental ✅ Employee Assistance Programme -24/7 Mental Health and Counselling Care for team and family ✅ Life Insurance - 3 times annual salary ✅ Gym Membership ✅ Optional Health Checks and annual Health and Wellbeing Events *Full time – 28 hours per week once probation successfully completed.
Stores Person
Working Hours / Shifts: 40 hours per week. 8.40am to 5.20pm, Monday to Friday (flexibility required). This role will consist of day-to-day warehousing operations within the stores department, ensuring that all incoming goods are received, stored, and documented in accordance with standard operating procedures and departmental requirements. Responsibilities:
Clinical Laboratory Manager
Clinical Laboratory Manager - Great Portland Street (Job Ref: 25/CLGP) Randox Laboratories continues to develop disruptive innovations in Diagnostics and Healthcare globally. Our expertise and product portfolio have assisted laboratories across the world in improving health and saving lives. Our global success is a result of our pioneering products, the commitment and skill of our workforce, which continues to grow. We have an exciting new career opportunity for a Clinical Laboratory Manager within our clinical laboratory services team in Great Portland Street in London. Location : Randox Health, 143-149 Great Portland Street, London, W1W 6QN. Contract Offered : Full-time, permanent Working Hours / Shifts : 8.40am to 5.20pm, Monday to Friday, however some flexibility will be required. What does this role involve? This role is responsible for the operational and laboratory functions within the Randox Clinical Laboratory Services laboratory. Some of the key duties include: • Ensuring that all laboratory based testing for Clinical diagnostics and clinical trial samples is conducted accurately in conjunction with RCLS standard operating procedures and in-line with ISO/IEC 17025, ISOIEC 15189, GCP and MHRA Good Clinical Practice. • Liaising with the Quality Personnel ensuring that effective collection and testing procedures are in place which meet the requirements of the various regulatory bodies and international standards. • Review IQC & EQA Performance in parallel for all instruments across all clinical lab sites and take remedial action when significant deviations from the lab’s established performance are identified. • Ensuring the meeting of deadlines and turn around times for all projects. • Providing advice and guidance on technical issues associated with clinical diagnostic testing and analysis of clinical trial samples. • Ensuring that all the necessary quality control checks are completed daily and that they meet both internal and external criteria. • Daily supervision of the laboratory staff, including conducting appraisals and delivering training. • Review & trend analytical data generated by the lab for patient results. • Evaluate each labs/instrument capacity on a regular basis to improve/maintain efficiency within each lab. • Ensuring that the integrity of all samples is adhered to at all times. • Writing of new Standard Operation Procedure and Work Instructions within the department. • Liaising with clients and ensuring that they are receiving the best possible service. • Provide guidance and approval for development of new test methods in line with regulatory requirements. Who can apply? Essential criteria: • Qualified to at least degree level in Biomedical Science, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Immunology or a Life Science. • Experience in diagnostic testing and reagent applications. • Previous laboratory experience. • Excellent communication and organisational skills. • Strong leaderships skills and a high level of self motivation. • Knowledge of a variety of software packages including Microsoft packages such as Excel, Outlook and Word. Desirable: • Previous managerial experience • Previous experience managing a laboratory • Previous experience in a clinical testing laboratory • Working knowledge of quality systems • Working knowledge of Health and Safety, including CoSHH
Prism Finance And Administration Officer
Job Purpose: PRISM Finance/Administration Officer will be responsible for supporting the Project Development and Delivery Manager and leading the finance and admin functions across the project, with a particular focus on coordinating claims and returns to SEUPB. Location: Campus location Omagh, however due to the nature of work within the College, it is anticipated that travel to all campus sites may be required. Dependant on future developments, the College may reserve the right to relocate staff to other Campuses of South West College). Key Responsibilities: Programme Administration 1. To develop, implement and maintain a range of administrative systems and procedures, which support the delivery of the PRISM programme. 2. To develop and maintain a Management Information System (MIS) which accurately records project data and activity. 3. To produce periodic reports MIS data for Management, Funders and Steering Committee quantifying progress against programme KPIs. 4. Organise and support the cycle of team meetings, partner meetings, project board and stakeholder committee meetings, to include minute taking and recording completion of actions. 5. Provide administrative support to ensure the efficient discharge of PRISM management meetings; to include circulation of agenda, minute taking and dissemination of agreed minutes. 6. To support PRISM partners in the development and implementation of administration and finance procedures. Programme Finance Duties 7. To implement and maintain the college systems and financial procedures, ensuring the efficient and effective financial management of the PRISM programme. 8. To co-ordinate, in conjunction with Programme Development and Delivery Manager programme expenditure that is in line with the agreed budget and the Colleges financial procedures. 9. Produce periodic claims in line with funders deadlines adhering to funders and College guidelines; ensuring back-up information is retained to support expenditure. 10. To co-ordinate, in conjunction with Programme Development and Delivery Manager the procurement of provision and services to support the delivery of the PRISM programme. 11. To develop, in conjunction with Programme Development and Delivery Manager an annual budget profile for the programme. 12. To develop, in conjunction with the College finance department a monthly cycle of activity which ensures the efficient processing of expenditure and enables the production of a monthly budget up-date. 13. To undertake, in conjunction with the Programme Development and Delivery Manager monthly re-profile of the budget to ensure efficient budgetary management of the PRISM programme. 14. To prepare a range of budgetary reports for the Colleges management, steering committee and programme funders, quantifying expenditure across budget headings. 15. To support the Programme Development and Delivery Manager in preparing for internal and external audit. General Responsibilities The post holder is expected to: 1. Ensure that the College continues to develop as an inclusive, student-centred organisation, providing a high-quality curriculum that is dynamic and meets the learning needs of students and the demands of the economy; 2. Promote and act as advocate for the implementation of the vision, mission and core values of the College; 3. Contribute to the ongoing development and implementation of the College’s Health & Safety policy; 4. Ensure the College’s Equality policy is implemented in all areas of responsibility; 5. Implement marketing initiatives to ensure an effective profile of the College and its activities; 6. Participate, as required, in the recruitment and selection of staff for the College in accordance with procedures; 7. Abide by the College’s Code of Conduct and seek to promote the College positively at all times; 8. Abide by all college procedures and ensure these are implemented in area of responsibility; and 9. Undertake any other reasonable duties and responsibilities as requested. Qualifications GCSE English and Maths (Grade A – C) or equivalent. Experience & Skills 1. A minimum of 2 years’ experience in demonstrating the following: a. Experience of implementing administrative systems to support the delivery of significant projects or initiatives b. Demonstrable experience of maintaining records and documentation in accordance with organisational policies c. Experience of supporting senior managers discharging significant initiatives or projects to include minute taking and maintenance of action logs d. Experience of maintaining organisational financial procedures to support the delivery of a significant initiative or project. e. Experience of collating evidence to generate financial claims f. Experience of maintaining and reprofiling budgets in accordance with agreed expenditure General • Access to a car and able to travel between campuses and other business use as required or ability to demonstrate mobility. Terms and Conditions of Service Salary: Band 4 Scale Points 8 - 18 (£25,992 – £30,559) per annum. Commencing (£ 25,992) Contract Type: Full time Fixed Term Contract – 4 years with the possibility of extension. Hours of work: 36 hours per week Terms & Conditions All terms and conditions of employment for this post are as laid down by the Association of NI College’s non-teaching negotiations committees and are drawn from the conditions of service for NJC for local authorities staff. Holiday Entitlement: 12 public holidays plus 23 days rising to 30 days after 5 years’ continuous service Pension: The post-holder will automatically be enrolled in the NILGOSC pension scheme, which offers a range of benefits commensurate with public sector pension schemes. Other benefits: Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Staff Wellbeing Programme, Cycle to Work and Tech Schemes; Benenden Healthcare, Occupational maternity, paternity and adoption leave, carers leave, flexible working, hybrid working, training and development
Mobile Cleaning Operative
If you are a customer focused individual and want to join a fun and family orientated food and facilities management company which believes people are our greatest asset, then we have a role for you! Our family values speak for themselves: Do the right thing, Have fun & grow together, Take pride in what you do! We are currently recruiting for a Mobile Cleaning Operative to join our team based at in the Greater Belfast Area. This role is mobile so a full clean driving licence is a must have! This is a great opportunity to join a world leading facilities management company. Working Pattern:
Principal Release Teacher
See attached job advert NB: Permanent Full Time
