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A permanent vacancy currently exists within Mid and East Antrim Borough Council for the following post and applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced candidates:- Compliance Manager 37 hours per week Scale P09 and in the range SCP 50-53 (Currently £60,694.35 - £64,188.58) Location: The location of this post will be confirmed upon appointment and flexibility to be based across the Borough will be required. MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB This role sits within our Finance pillar in the newly created Corporate & Support Services Directorate. As the compliance manager, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring Mid and East Antrim Borough Council operates with integrity, transparency and accountability across strategic procurement, insurance and audit & risk management functions. The Compliance Manager will provide strategic oversight and guidance on procurement and contract management, develop and implement effective risk management practices across the council, ensure appropriate insurance arrangements are in place and drive improvements in governance by managing internal audit relationships and supporting the implementation of audit recommendations. You will be responsible for providing guidance, briefings and training to SMT, officers and elected representatives on procurement, risk, insurance and audit matters - promoting best practice and compliance with regulatory and governance standards. 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. It is the applicant’s responsibility to provide sufficient relevant information including dates in this section of the form for each criteria. Applications will only be accepted on the application forms provided; Curriculum Vitaes will not be accepted. Part time hours/job share will be considered in line with operational requirements and accommodation will be dependent on the nature of the role. Closing date for receipt of completed applications is Monday 16 June at 4pm.
Food & Beverage Assistant Manager, Concourse
Food and Beverage Assistant Manager - Concourse SITE: Odyssey Trust – SSE Arena Business Unit LOCATION: Queen’s Quay, Belfast, BT3 9QQ RESPONSIBLE TO: Food & Beverage Manager, Concourse TERMS: 40 Hours per Week. Working patterns to accommodate our dynamic, event-driven environment SALARY: £28,000 DATE: JUNE 2025 OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE JOB: Working to the Food and Beverage Manager this is a vital role within the F&B Management Team. This role will work across site, supporting the F&B operations with a focus on the successful delivery of a quality F&B offering in our SSE Arena, to ensure a world class customer experience. SELECTION CRITERIA Essential Criteria [1] [Some T&Cs and qualifying periods may apply]
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.
Assistant Accountant
Assistant Accountant SITE: OTC – Business Unit based in Odyssey Trust Company LOCATION: Queen’s Quay, Belfast, BT3 9QQ RESPONSIBLE TO: Finance Manager TERMS: 37.5 Hours per Week. DATE: May 2025 OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE JOB: This is an exciting opportunity to be part of the Odyssey Group working within the Odyssey Trust Finance team, the post holder will assist in the accounting function. This post is based within the Trust’s finance team and includes undertaking duties to ensure compliance with the rigorous financial systems. SELECTION CRITERIA Essential Criteria [1] [Some T&Cs and qualifying periods may apply]
Service Administration Assistant
Overall Responsibility As Northern Ireland’s leading local Cancer Charity providing prevention, detection and support services, this vital role working within a team providing a high-quality clerical and reception support for Action Cancer’s Services primarily in Action Cancer House (Belfast) as well as in the BIG BUS, Action Cancer’s state-of the art mobile service. Main Areas of Responsibility Administration · To provide clerical and administrative support for in-house clinics primarily in Action Cancer House and on rotation on the Big Bus and regional locations. · To provide reception cover in Action Cancer House using the switchboard, as well as greeting users and visitors and making them feel at ease and welcome to the service demonstrating excellent customer care skills. · On rotation provide reception cover on the BIG BUS, maintaining contact with ACH, greeting users and visitors and making them feel at ease and welcome to the service demonstrating excellent customer care skills. · To deal with enquiries from and provide information and guidance to clients and the general public, passing queries to the appropriate person. · To ensure the provision of relevant information for the Client Information Database (CID), maintaining and updating CID using the bespoke appointment system. Provide reports and statistical information for internal Audit’s and KPI’s. · To provide administration assistance to the clinics within Action Cancer House. · To assist Consultant Radiologists and qualified Reading Radiographers with the administrative process required whilst reading mammograms. · To deal with enquiries around client appointments and referrals from GP’s and hospitals. · To assist the administration team in completing paperwork and maintaining accurate medical records and efficient filing and administrative system as required within Services Administration at Action Cancer House, including administration follow-up systems and processes following service provision. · To provide cover for evening and early morning clinics held in Action Cancer House, when required. • To ensure all services are effectively promoted in line with Services Marketing and PR Strategy – Social Media · To create and maintain information databases and to assist with the administration around services PR to include photocopying, mail shots, and the production of posters and flyers. · To minute interdepartmental meetings and provide other administrative needs as required. · To adhere to Health and Safety and control of infection policies and other guidelines and procedures of Action Cancer. Under direction of the Administration Manager: · deal with initial enquiries relevant to identified programme delivery areas (Big Bus, Health Improvement Services, TS Supports, Mammography and Skin Assessment) within agreed programme parameters and costs, and carry out the administration and scheduling of bookings and appointments for all Service Programmes. · prepare the BIG BUS Service rota on a monthly basis, ensuring the BIG BUS rota is up to date and communicated to everyone involved. · schedule Big Bus operational days and provide details of site visits to be completed. · as necessary liaise directly with Fundraising Department regarding stakeholder requirements following agreed policies and processes regarding appointing and agreed administration needs. · update and ensure all information is available for evaluations and audits of the service when appropriate, through production of statistical reports on utilization, referrals, and diagnosis for clients, funders and evaluation reports for Service Level Agreements and quarterly reviews as required in identified timescale. · assist in the promotion and administration needs of the BIG BUS throughout Northern Ireland. · manage and maintain waiting lists for all Therapeutic Supports. General Duties · To provide information on Action Cancer services. · To carry out any other duties as agreed with the Services Administration Manager. · To assist with basic cleaning of the BIG BUS interior and to ensure that it is kept clean and tidy at all times. · To undertake any training deemed relevant to the post. · At all times to respect the confidentiality and dignity of our patients and clients adhering to Action Cancer’s Data Protection Policy. · Flexibility to increase hours to cover holiday/sickness. · To maintain close working and effective communication with other departments within Action Cancer. · To travel throughout Northern Ireland to wherever the BIG BUS is sited. Staff travel together to the Big Bus by means of 1) a company vehicle, or 2) by means of their personal car. 1) When staff travel by company vehicle a rota is prepared, and names are allocated to drive colleagues to and from the Big Bus, starting from and finishing at Action Cancer House. 2) When staff are required to use their own cars, a rota is prepared, and names are allocated to drive colleagues to and from the Big Bus using personal cars, starting from and finishing at Action Cancer House. The Big Bus can be located anywhere in NI, resulting in early starts/late return. This job description will be subject to review in the light of changing circumstances and is not intended to be rigid and definitive, but should be regarded as providing guidelines within which the individual works. Other duties of a similar nature and appropriate to the grade may be assigned from time to time. It is important to note that the responsibilities of the post may change to meet the evolving needs of the services that the charity provides. General Responsibilities Members of staff are expected at all times to provide the appropriate service and to treat those with whom they come into contact with in a courteous and respectful manner All staff must comply with Action Cancer’s No Smoking Policy on Action Cancer Premises and also while on duty for the charity. All duties are carried out in compliance with Action Cancer’s Health and Safety Policy and Statutory requirements. Action Cancer is an Equal Opportunities Employer. You are required to adhere to Action Cancer’s Equal Opportunities Policy throughout the course of employment. All staff must comply with Action Cancer Data Protection Policy and Procedures. To ensure the ongoing confidence of the public in the staff of Action Cancer, staff must ensure they maintain the high standards of personal accountability. Terms and Conditions of Employment · 2 satisfactory written references are required direct from a current / previous employer covering the preceding two years of employment. [1] · Successful applicants must evidence their right to work in the UK (under the Asylum and Immigration Act).This will be evidenced in the first instance by a passport or other forms of ID that will be outlined if no passport is available. · 6 months probationary period · Evidence of relevant academic and professional qualifications · Evidence of appropriate vehicle documentation All potential employees may be asked to attend a pre-employment medical Where such references are unavailable, and in respect of employee(s) joining directly from school or government sponsored youth training schemes, character references will be required. PERSONNEL SPECIFICATION Services Administration Assistant Essential
Essential Skills Maths Tutor
Job Title: Essential Skills Maths Tutor (Skills for Life and Work) Location: 182-188 Cambrai Street, Belfast, BT13 3JH Responsible To: SFLW Operations Manager Objective: To ensure all learners reach their potential and achieve their learning targets and qualifications. Ensure professional planning and preparation of schemes of work and lesson plans to maximise learning and retention and qualification attainment. Hours: 35 hours per week (Mon-Thurs 8am-4.15pm, Fri 8am-12pm. Part time hours may be considered) Contract: Permanent Salary: £25, 218 - £28, 310 per annum (New appointees are normally appointed on the first point of the pay scale)
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 Cleaning Operatives to join our team covering Translink sites throughout Northern Ireland. This is a great opportunity to join a world leading facilities management company. Working Pattern: The Mount Charles Group is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Due to the number of applicants Mount Charles receives, we only respond to short-listed applicants. If you have not been contacted within six weeks of the closing date, you have not been selected for interview. The successful candidate's job offer will be subject to passing a Personal Track Safety Medical Assessment. This will include a full and thorough medical, (including a drug and alcohol test) for the purpose of Public Train Safety prior to appointment. GREAT PEOPLE - GREAT SERVICE - GREAT FUTURE
Leisure Attendant
Salary: Scale 3 (SCP 7 – 9) £25,584 - £26,409 per annum, pro rata, plus shift allowance and weekend enhancement 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. At your site, you will uphold all safety standards and procedures, ensuring that all areas are properly organised and equipped meaning that all customers have a safe and enjoyable experience. MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Maintain constant surveillance of the site and customers’ behaviour and act appropriately to ensure the safety of all users. 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. Conduct inspection and cleaning duties, keep records up-to-date and fix or promptly report faults to ensure that all areas of the site are clean, tidy, and hygienic and facilities and equipment are fit for a safe and enjoyable customer experience. 5. Conduct effective set up/take down tasks to ensure facilities and equipment are prepared for a safe and enjoyable customer experience throughout the site. 6. Provide support, guidance and encouragement to gym users on how to use equipment, ensuring a safe and enjoyable fitness session, providing customer inductions, exercise programmes and instruction on all aspects of fitness and gym equipment. 7. Assist with activity programmes as required. 8. Make all customers feel welcome and comfortable and ensure that they are benefiting from the services provided in the Gym/Centre and assist with all forms of customer communications. 9. Ensure that all customers are fully informed with respect to the facilities, services, products and prices available to them and promote and/or sell all products and activities within the site and within the Leisure Services portfolio. 10. Conduct exit interviews/surveys with leaving members to understand issues around customer retention. 11. Carry out reception duties and assist with administration, financial and cash handling duties for the effective operation of the site. 12. Conduct facility tours as required. 13. Be flexible and collaborative and actively support all colleagues and other activities or processes, which impact on the performance of the Centre. 14. Undertake any other relevant duties that may be required and are commensurate with the nature and grade of the post. Qualifications and training • A recognised Fitness (Level 2, or equivalent) qualification. Experience • Six months’ experience in each of the following; ▪ Working directly with the public within a customer-facing capacity; ▪ Maintaining accurate records; ▪ Completing facility or equipment checks Key skills, knowledge and attributes • Excellent oral, and written communication skills; • Customer care skills; • Ability to work as part of a team; • Ability to work on own initiative; • Ability to handle sensitive or difficult situations appropriately; • Competent in the use of IT; • Understanding of health and safety requirements; • Flexible approach to work demands. Working Arrangements/Flexibility Post 1: 27 hours per week Post 2: 12.75 hours per week On a rota basis, please see sample rota below. This rota maybe subject to change. The post holder will be required to work outside normal hours including public holidays, evenings and weekends to facilitate the needs of the service.
Local Area Employment Service Case Worker
Job Role Do you have the ability to guide, inspire and motivate others? Are you looking for a rewarding career where you will make a positive impact on people’s lives? If so, we may have the perfect position for you. We’re currently recruiting for a Local Area Employment Service Caseworker to join our fantastic team in an exciting opportunity to make a real difference in this influential role. As a Local Area Employment Service - Caseworker you’ll provide motivational support, careers advice and guidance to our clients whilst making them feel welcome and at ease, enabling them to overcome barriers and build confidence. You’ll provide training workshops covering a wide range of subjects from CV writing to online job searching. You’ll engage with people to assess their skills and abilities and talk about their ambitions and career goals whilst exploring learning and work opportunities acting as an intermediary with local employers. Our ideal candidate may have a sales, recruitment or employability background or have worked in an environment that involves advising and guidance. However, we do provide excellent on the job training, so are not looking for someone who ticks every single box, we’re looking for someone who has an engaging personality, can provide a warm and welcoming experience, and can seek out solutions to problems to help our customers progress into sustainable employment. This is a fantastic opportunity that'll allow you to utilise your current skills to influence, support and encourage others to build a future. In return for your dedication, knowledge, and commitment, we’re offering a competitive salary range of €30,000 to €32,000 p.a. (dependent on experience) with these great benefits: • 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays + Birthday Day off (with the opportunity to buy additional days) • Volunteer Days • Company Pension Scheme • Health Insurance Allowance • Employer Paid Healthcare Cash Plan, incl. 3 x salary life assurance • Annual Salary Review • Enhanced Maternity/Adoption and Paternity Pay Arrangements • Refer a friend scheme • Free access to BenefitHub – an online portal with access to a wide range of retail discounts, Life assurance, Cycle to Work scheme, Tax Saver Commuter Tickets. Location: Athlone Hours: 37.5 hours a week. Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5.00pm Closing Date: 10 June 2025 Key Responsibilities CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
