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Randox Laboratories continues to develop disruptive innovations within the Diagnostics and Healthcare sector 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 2024”. Our staff are at the heart of everything we do and achieve. We have a career opportunity for a Maintenance Engineer within our Maintenance/Manufacturing Department. What does the Maintenance team do? This team ensures minimal downtime and high productivity through reactive and preventative maintenance, condition monitoring, and continuous improvement. They manage a range of equipment, from new Filling and Capping machines to older systems, using fault-finding skills to resolve issues quickly and identify root causes. They also support new equipment installations, including validation, and contribute to improvement projects. Additionally, they manage critical spares and stock. Location: Crumlin and Antrim, Northern Ireland. Occasional cover for our other sites in NI and ROI. Contract Offered: Full-time, Permanent Working Hours / Shifts: 40 hours per week over 4 days, alternating Monday to Thursday and Tuesday to Friday, from 7am-5:40pm, including lunch. Flexibility needed. What does the Maintenance Technician role involve? This role is responsible for the response of machine breakdowns and to identify the root cause, create solutions, and carry out corrective action as appropriate. This is a varied role that will require you to develop a varied skillset, including: Application process: Fast Process. Click Apply on the site of this advertisement. You will then submit your CV to Randox for review. This advert may be open for as long as 30 days, although we may close the advert early, if we receive sufficient applicants.
Leisure Assistants
Location: Post 1: Orchard Leisure Centre Post 2: Banbridge Leisure Centre (Female*) Post 3: Banbridge Leisure Centre (Female*) Post 4: South Lake Leisure Centre Post 5: South Lake Leisure Centre *This is a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with Article 10(2)(2)(i) of the Sex Discrimination (NI) Order 1976 (as amended). The postholder may be required to work at other locations throughout the borough. 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. In the pools, you will uphold all lifeguarding and safety standards and procedures, ensuring that all customers have a safe and enjoyable experience in the pool areas. You will also ensure that all facilities/areas are properly organised and equipped so that customers have a safe, clean and enjoyable experience. MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Maintain constant surveillance of the pools and act appropriately to ensure the safety of customers. 2. Adhere to all NOPs, EAPs, control measures, safe systems of work and standards. 3. Remain fully conversant with all emergency procedures and take part in emergency situations, providing emergency care as required. 4. Ensure appropriate customer behaviour within the facility. 5. Ensure that all customers are fully informed with respect to the facilities, services, products, and prices available to them. 6. Promote and/or sell all products and activities within the Centre and within the Leisure Services portfolio. 7. Conduct inspection and cleaning duties to ensure that all areas of the Centre are clean, tidy, and hygienic and facilities and equipment are fit for a safe and enjoyable customer experience. 8. Conduct effective set up/take down tasks to ensure facilities and equipment are prepared for a safe and enjoyable customer experience throughout the Centre. 9. Participate in the Centre’s checking system, keeping records up-to-date and fix or promptly report faults, as appropriate. 10. Participate in the pool water quality testing system and procedures to ensure pool water quality is safe and maintain records. 11. Maintain NPLQ and complete training and CPD. 12. Be flexible and collaborative and actively support all colleagues and other activities or processes which impact on the performance of the Centre. Please note - employees must remain on site for the duration of all breaks which may be interrupted due to the requirements of the service. Paid meal breaks are normally of half hour duration. The timing of such breaks will be determined by operational requirements. Employees will be reimbursed this time. Qualifications and training • Hold a current National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ) or equivalent. Key skills, knowledge and attributes • Effective customer care skills; • Excellent oral and written communication skills; • Ability to keep accurate records; • Ability to work as part of a team; • Ability to work on own initiative; • Ability to handle sensitive or difficult situations appropriately; • Understanding of health and safety requirements; • Flexible approach to work demands. Working Arrangements/Flexibility Various rotas, subject to change. The post holder will be required to work outside normal hours including Bank Holidays, evenings and weekends. Salary: £25,584 - £26,409 per annum
Cleaning Supervisor
If you are a customer focused individual and want to join a fun and family orientated food and facilities management company, which can offer unrivalled opportunities for career progression, then we have a role for you! We are currently recruiting for a Cleaning Supervisor to join our team based at South East Technological University, Carlow. This is a great opportunity to join a world leading facilities management company. Working Pattern:
Mechatronics Engineer
Mechatronics Engineer – (Job Ref: 25N/MCTR) Randox Laboratories continues to develop disruptive innovations within the Diagnostics and Healthcare sector 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 2024”. Our staff are at the heart of everything we do and achieve. We have an exciting career opportunity for a Mechatronics Engineer within our Automation Department. What does the automation team do? The Automation Department look after various projects including improving existing manufacturing processes to improve efficiency systematically and incrementally throughout the company and R&D for new product introductions. Location : Randox Science Park, 30 Randalstown Rd, Antrim BT41 4FL. Contract Offered : Full-time, Permanent. Working Hours / Shifts : 7.30am to 6.10pm, Monday to Thursday. What does this role involve? This role will require a deep understanding of mechatronics, automation, robotics, and control systems, combined with strong problem solving skills to enhance efficiency, reliability and compliance with industry regulations. Some of the key duties of role include: • Deliver safety and control systems that comply with appropriate international standards. • Select and integrate robotics, motion control, PLCs, HMIs, vision systems and sensors into new production lines. • Ensure compliance with ISO13485, FDA and GMP regulations where applicable. • Develop and optimise PLC, HMI and Robotic programmes (e.g. Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Beckhoff, Staubli, Epson, etc). • Commission and validate new automation equipment ensuring functionality meets specifications, safety and compliance. • Troubleshoot and debug control systems ensuring a smooth handover to the internal customer as per company standard operating procedures. • Produce all relevant documentation, functional design specifications, electrical schematics, test protocols. Who can apply? Essential criteria: • Minimum 5 years industrial automation experience preferably in machine development. • HNC / Bachelor's / Master's degree in Electrical, Mechatronic Engineering or similar. • Experience programming 6-Axis, SCARA and Delta robots. • Confident with Machinery Directive and Functional Safety Standards. • Strong understanding of sensors, actuators, vision systems and robotics. • Confident designing Pneumatic circuits. • Mechanical/Electrical Aptitude. • Can work with minimal supervision and is a self-starter. Desirable: • Technical certification in PLC programming. • Experience with Siemens, Allen Bradley, Beckhoff. • Experience working in the medical device industry (ISO13485). • Experience with New Product Introduction, including R&D of new processes, associated verification and validation activities. • Experience with Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement Activities. This advert may be open for as long as 30 days although we may close the advert early if we receive sufficient applicants to fill the roles. Randox Laboratories Limited is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
Roofer
H&J Martin Ltd (part of the Lagan Specialist Contracting Group) is now recruiting a Roofer. Company: H&J Martin Limited 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 work as part of the Mobile Maintenance Team responding to client call outs throughout Northern Ireland. They will be responsible for undertaking various planned maintenance, reactive tasks and projects providing excellent services to our high-profile customers. 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
Quantity Surveyor
H&J Martin Ltd (part of the Lagan Specialist Contracting Group) is now recruiting for a Quantity Surveyor . Company: H&J Martin Limited – Fit Out 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 Due to the continued success and growth of H&J Martin Fit Out, we currently have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join our team. The successful candidate will be working with market leading clients in retail, office, leisure and hospitality, you will be responsible for ensuring projects are procured and delivered within budgets and contractual restraints across UK and Ireland. This is an opportunity for a Quantity surveyor wanting to further develop their career and progress with a forward-thinking company that prides itself in investing in people. 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
Phlebotomist
Phlebotomist – Holland & Barrett, Oxford– (Job Ref: 25/PBOX) 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 Holland and Barrett store in Oxford. 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 : within a Holland & Barrett store in Oxford. The exact location is TBC. Contract Offered : Full-time, permanent Working Hours / Shifts : 40 hours per week, across 5 days, including some weekends. 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. 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. • Exemplary customer service skills and experience. • Ability to manage existing clientele and generate new clientele at the same time. • Valid UK driving license Desirable: • Experience in a private healthcare setting. • Proficiency in the use of Microsoft packages. • Confidence and experience working internal / external events. • Sales / Retail experience.
Phlebotomist
Phlebotomist – Holland & Barrett, Winchester– (Job Ref: 25/PBWC) 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 Holland and Barrett store in Winchester. 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 : within a Holland & Barrett store in Winchester. The exact location is TBC. Contract Offered: Full-time, permanent Working Hours / Shifts : 40 hours per week, across 5 days, including some weekends. 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. 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. • Exemplary customer service skills and experience. • Ability to manage existing clientele and generate new clientele at the same time. • Valid UK driving license Desirable: • Experience in a private healthcare setting. • Proficiency in the use of Microsoft packages. • Confidence and experience working internal / external events. • Sales / Retail experience.
Phlebotomist
Phlebotomist – Derry/Londonderry – (Job Ref: 25N/PBFF) 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 Derry/Londonderry. 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. Location : Timber Quay Building - Unit 5100 -114 Strand Road, Derry, BT48 7NR. Contract Offered : Full-time, Permanent. Working Hours / Shifts : 40 hours per week. Alternating between a Monday to Friday and Tuesday to Saturday shift pattern. Working hours for each day are as follows: 7.40am – 4.20pm on Monday and Saturday, 6.40am – 3.20pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. 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 Access NI check. 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. Who can apply? Essential criteria: • Previous phlebotomy experience • Phlebotomy certificate of competence • Flexibility with working hours, as required by the business inclusive of evenings and weekends. • Exemplary customer service skills and experience. • Ability to manage existing clientele and generate new clientele at the same time. • High level of IT literacy. • Valid UK driving license Desirable: • Experience in a private healthcare setting. • Proficiency in the use of Microsoft packages. • Confidence and experience working internal / external events. • Sales / Retail experience.
Local Authority Graduate Planner Recruitment
We are recruiting graduates from 10 skill areas We are recruiting suitable candidates to become Graduate Planners with 26 of the 31 City & County Councils in Ireland. The Local Government Ireland Graduate Planner Programme offers graduate planners a rewarding and impactful career in one of 26 of Ireland’s city or county councils. As a graduate planner in a city or county council, you’ll be part of a dynamic, supportive and forward-thinking team that’s dedicated to shaping our towns, cities and rural areas. You’ll get the opportunity to work on innovative projects that positively influence the built environment, support local economies, and enhance the quality of life of local communities Why Local Government? As a Graduate Planner in a Local Authority, you have the opportunity to make a lasting impact on the future development of our communities. While furthering your career as a professional planner. What does a City or County Council Planning Department do? The planning department within Local Authorities regulate and manage development within their county boundaries. Planning departments are responsible for building sustainable communities, creating detailed plans that act as a framework to guide future development, as well as providing expert planning advice, processing planning applications, and enforcing regulations to ensure sustainable growth in our cities and towns. Which City & County Councils will be hiring Graduate Planners 26 of the 31 City & County Councils will be hiring Graduate Planners as part of this recruitment campaign. For the purposes of the recruitment campaign the country and the 26 Councils are divided up into 5 regions. You can apply for a Graduate Planner position in only two regions. Within each region you will be able to apply for up to a maximum of 5 local authorities within each region). Who can apply?? You can apply if you are: • a recent graduate with an honour in a level 8 Honours degree or higher in Planning, or • due to graduate this year and expect to achieve an honour in a level 8 Honours degree or higher and • entitled to work in the Republic of Ireland. Existing local authority staff members can also apply if you hold the necessary qualifications detailed above. Applicants should also possess the following attributes, • Passion for shaping communities and tackling town planning challenges and a collaborative mindset • Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills It is highly desirable that applicants should at the time of commencing employment hold a current valid unendorsed driving licence in respect of Category B vehicles and have access to your own vehicle. It should be noted by applicants that if you are assigned to a rural County Council your employer will require that you are able to undertake work related trips using your own vehicle as soon as possible after commencing employment. The Local Government Management Agency (LGMA) is co-ordinating the Local Authority Graduate Programme recruitment campaign on behalf of the 26 individual City & County Councils in the Republic participating in this national recruitment competition. If successful, you will be offered an employment contract with an individual City or County Council Eligibility qualifications and competence to compete To be eligible for these vacancies, applicants must be able to show the following. 1. Graduate status On or before the date on which a local authority makes you a formal job offer you must provide formal documentation confirming that you have recently achieved an honour in an honours degree (Level 8 on the National Framework of Qualifications). 2. Undergraduates and post-graduate students At the time of application, if you are still a final-year undergraduate or postgraduate student, you can still apply and complete all stages of the application and recruitment process. If you are a final year student and yet to be assigned a grade, you will be asked on the application form to detail the award your course of study will lead to and what grade you expect to obtain when you do graduate. However, you must have proof of having achieved the required award level required (i.e.) an honour in a level 8 honours degree or masters. You must show this to the potential employer as part of the normal pre-employment checks process before they can make any job offer to you. If you can’t prove at the job offer stage that you have achieved at least an honour in an honours degree or masters, a job offer will not be made. Applicants will not receive any job offers if they have been: • asked to repeat exams or • asked to resubmit elements of their final year course work so that their final results can be issued by the university or educational institute where they did the course of study Applicants must ensure that they are in a position to commence employment when required by the employing Council. As part of your employment you must ensure that you will be able to physically attend the Council offices, on a full-time basis, to begin with. 3. Competency You must also be able to show at interview that you have the competencies for the role of a Graduate Planner. These competencies are defined in Appendix 1 of this document. Certain citizenship requirements that will determine whether you can apply or not. Applicants must, by the date of any job offer, fit into one of the categories below Citizen of the European Union You are a citizen of one of the 27 member countries of the European Union Citizen of EEA You are a citizen of the European Economic Area (EEA). The EEA consists of the Member States of: • the European Union • Iceland • Liechtenstein • Norway Citizen of the UK You are a citizen of the United Kingdom (UK) Switzerland You are a citizen of Switzerland as defined in the agreement between the EU and Switzerland on the free movement of persons Spouse or child You are a non-EEA citizen who is a spouse or child of an EEA or UK or Swiss citizen and have a stamp 4 visa International protection You are: • a person awarded international protection under the International Protection Act 2015, or • a family member entitled to remain in the State as a result of family reunification, and • someone with a stamp 4 visa Parent or dependent You are 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 • have a stamp 4 visa Valid Department of Justice visa stamp You must hold a valid visa stamp issued by the Department of Justice which clearly allows you to reside in the country and seek employment, for example, stamp 1g. Existing local authority staff If you are a current employee of a City or County Council and possess an honour in a level 8 honours degree in Planning or higher, then you can apply for the position of a Graduate Planner, as long as your current post has a salary scale that starts below the starting salary for a Graduate Planner (i.e.) €38,956. Ex-public servants who previously availed of incentivised early retirement or a Voluntary Redundancy Scheme You must tell us if you have previously availed of: • a public service scheme of incentivised early retirement, and, or • the collective voluntary redundancy scheme. This collective scheme is detailed in Circular Letter LG(P) 06/2013. You must tell us if you are entitled to a Public Service pension benefit (in payment or preserved) from any other Public Service employment. You must also tell us where you have received a payment-in-lieu for service in any Public Service employment. Why should I apply? Local government is a great place to start and grow your career. The main benefits to working as a Graduate Planner in a City or County Council include: • Starting salary of €38,956 with annual increments • 24 days annual leave per year • Flexible work arrangements • Comprehensive mentoring and structured development programme for career growth as a Planner in Local Government • A structured career pathway that allows you to progress in your chosen career as a professional Planner • Supportive work environment with a focus on well-being Making an application To apply for the Local Authority Graduate Programme, go to www.localgovernmentjobs. ie/graduates and click on and fill out the online application form. The application form asks for details about you, your education and your previous periods of employment. It also asks you to choose the local authorities you are interested in applying for. You can apply for a Graduate Planner position in more than one local authority. Number of Councils that you can apply for Number of regions in which you can apply for a Graduate Planner position 2 regions (max) Maximum number of Councils within a region to which you can apply for a Graduate Planner position 5 local authorities in each region (max) You must select an order of priority (1 to 5 with 1 being your highest priority) for the City or County Council chosen in each of your two regions. You can choose to only apply for one region, but it does reduce your chances of securing employment as a Graduate Planner. However, you should not select a City or County Council as one of your 5 choices if you have no intention of taking up employment with that Council. The LGMA will endeavour to ensure that following your interviews the Council you will be assigned to will match your choice of employers. However, unless you score the highest marks at the interview and are placed high up on the panel, we cannot guarantee that you will be assigned to either your no 1 or 2 choices Graduate Planner Development Programme As a Graduate Planner recruit you will take part in a structured development Programme which will be delivered over the duration of your contract. This programme has been designed to meet the demands of Graduate Planner entrants to local government. The aim of the development programme is to make sure that at the end of the three years you will have developed the necessary skills needed to advance your career on to the next level of Planner with your employer (i.e.) Assistant Planner. Each Council will invest in the training and development of the Graduates Planners they recruit. Your employer will provide supports and experience that the Graduates will need to fulfil your potential. Main features of the Graduate Planner development programme The main features and components of the three-year Graduate development programme include: • Block start for all Graduates • Group induction and orientation (centrally delivered) once all Graduate Planners commence employment • Enrolment in the suite of the Planning training courses developed to meet the specific needs of Local Government Planners by the sectors Planning Services Training Group (PSTG) • Dedicated mentoring supports from senior planners • Competency based interview preparation prior to applying for an Assistant Planner vacancy Competency skills and knowledge needed by Graduate Planners are as follows, Purpose and Change • You can demonstrate an understanding of the role played by a local authority on behalf of its citizens and the type of work related to their chosen skills area that local authorities engage in. • You can provide an example of how your qualification and experience to date can be applied to the role of a Graduate Planner? Delivering Results • You can provide an example of where they had to problem solve and contribute to successful solutions of problems encountered. • You can provide an example of where they have had to apply their academic qualification to delivering results as part of a team or as an individual. • You can provide an example of where they have delivered quality work and/or academic project to prescribed deadlines. Personal Performance • You can demonstrate the ability engage in two-way dialogue with interviewers and communicate effectively. • Display an understanding of how your skills and knowledge can contribute positively to the efficient delivery of services to the citizen. • You can provide an example of where you have worked effectively with a variety of colleagues in a team. Personal Effectiveness • You can provide an example of when you have been given responsibility where others were relying upon them doing what they were asked. • You can provide an example of where you have worked to deadlines and demonstrated resilience when setbacks were encountered. • You can provide an example of when you have had to show high levels of initiative, ownership of an assigned tasks and demonstrated self-motivation and self-sufficiency. Local Authority Graduate Programme 17 In addition, interviewers will be tasked with exploring you the interviewee’s knowledge and understanding of planning and how planning relates to the functions of a local Council. Knowledge & Understanding of Skills Area being interviewed for • Clarify with you the applicant which of your qualifications is most relevant to the skills area they have applied for? Can they explain why they believe it is relevant? • You can display an understanding of what role the Planning section of a Council plays and what types of services does it provide to the public? • You can identify what in your opinion is the most important part/aspect of the role of a Council’s Planning Officer? • You can provide an example of when you applied your academic learning or skills in an actual real life/work/academic situation?
