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YOUTH HOUSING CASE WORKER Could you assist young people to build the skills and confidence to maintain their own homes? MACS provides 24/7 supported housing for young people aged between 16 and 21, who are leaving care, or who may be homeless. Young people can live with us for up to 2 years before moving into the community. Youth Housing Case Workers provide individualised support planning for our young people, based on ongoing assessment, review and keeping safe were appropriate. Please see attached Job Description and Person specification for essential skills and knowledge required for the post and click APPLY to submit your CV. Posts Available: 2 x Full Time, Permanent Posts (Belfast) 1 x Full Time, Permanent (Downpatrick) Salary : £25,545 per annum (£14.03 per hour) Benefits: MACS Pension contribution of 4% of salary; up to 41 days annual leave (including bank holidays); enhanced paid leave for Sick, Maternity and Carers leave; paid training days per year; Flexible and Hybrid working options available and Health Benefits. Closing Date : Friday 13 February 2026 at 9.30am See attached Recruitment Guidance notes and Why Work For MACS with more information, or email hr@macsni.org if you have any further queries. MACS is committed to equality of opportunity and to selection on merit and all offers of employment are subject to an Access NI Disclosure Check. MACS is dedicated to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion for all, if you have a disability which means you require a reasonable adjustment to be considered at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us and we will endeavour to facilitate the request.
Finance Officer
Key Purpose To contribute to the Agency delivering its remit to improve employment relations in Northern Ireland. The main role of a Finance Officer is to maintain finance and related control systems throughout the Agency, to ensure the Agency can fulfil our statutory services. Key Duties / Responsibilities This is an outline of the duties associated with the Finance Officer role. Analysis of financial data; In year budget management and monitoring, monthly budget profiling, variance analysis and reporting; Coordinating and managing month end and year end closure / procedures; Producing monthly management accounting information; Managing the monthly accounts for the Certification Office and Industrial Court; Ensuring consolidated accounts are prepared annually by the agreed timeframes; Overseeing monthly payroll processing, ensuring it is completed in a timely and accurate manner; Supervising EOII in production of all relevant financial processes (i.e. payroll, purchase ledger, nominal ledger etc); Dealing with internal and external auditors, providing assurance regarding financial guidance and controls and following up on any outstanding queries and relevant actions; Reviewing and maintaining all relevant financial procedures ensuring they are relevant and in line with corporate governance; Advising and monitoring procurement process and when appropriate liaise with Construction and Procurement Delivery (CPD), coordinating and/or completing contract evaluations; Completing relevant pension returns and liaise with Northern Ireland Civil Service Pensions Branch for all pension related queries; Liaising with the National Fraud Initiative (NFI), completing returns and addressing any follow up queries as required; Maintaining relevant registers (e.g. Asset, Contractor); Contributing to the planning and implementation of changes in services to meet customer needs; Participating in relevant training when required as well as ensuring all appropriate staff are trained in the relevant financial processes / procedures; Completing or providing input to relevant returns to partner department organisations and other relevant organisations; Supporting, as required, the work of the Director of Finance, People and Governance; Any other duties as appropriate to the grade and the role. The above list gives a broad indication of the main duties of the post. The emphasis on particular duties will vary over time according to business and operational need. Eligibility CriteriaEssential CriteriaEducation / Qualifications 1.1 Academic Qualifications Route: A qualified member of the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) holding the AAT Professional Diploma in Accounting OR Accounting Technicians Ireland (ATI) holding the Diploma for Accounting Technicians OR Hold a relevant equivalent qualification* in accounting or financial management from a recognised member of the Consultative Committee of Accountancy Bodies (CCAB) or CIMA. Applications through this route must demonstrate a minimum of three years’ experience as at 1.3 below. 1.2 Non-Academic Route: Applications through this route must demonstrate a minimum of five years’ experience as at 1.3 below. Experience 1.3 For the relevant duration (referring to 1.1 or 1.2 above) of experience working in a supervisory capacity within a finance department, which includes preparation of monthly management accounts and budget management; AND 1.4 For the relevant duration (referring to 1.1 or 1.2 above) experience in at least two or more of the following areas: a) Payroll processing including online HMRC returns. b) Experience of dealing with both internal and external audits. c) Procurement experience, particularly in public sector. Length of experience will be measured as at the closing date for the receipt of applications. *Relevant equivalent qualification: Applicants must demonstrate on their application form how the qualifications and professional membership levels they have provided are equivalent, in level, to those qualifications required above. They should give the details of the awarding body and the date awarded (the date awarded is the date on which you were admitted by the official awarding body). If you believe your qualification is equivalent to the one required, the onus is on you to provide the panel with the details of modules studied etc. so that a well-informed decision can be reached. A reserve list will be generated from this exercise and further appointments may be made from this competition should positions become vacant which require the same eligibility criteria and have similar duties and responsibilities. Competencies A synopsis of the ten competencies in our Competency Framework is set out below. Note: References to the ‘Agency’ in our competency framework can be interpreted to mean an organisation in which you have obtained the relevant competency level. Strategic Cluster – Setting Direction1. Seeing the Big Picture Seeing the big picture is about having an in-depth understanding and knowledge of how your role fits with, and supports, organisational objectives and the wider public needs. For all staff, it is about focusing your contribution on the activities which will meet Agency and Programme for Government goals and deliver the greatest value. At senior levels, it is about understanding the political context and taking account of wider impacts, including the broader legislative agenda, to develop long term implementation strategies that maximise opportunities to add value to the citizen, support economic, sustainable growth and help to deliver the Northern Ireland Executive’s priorities. 2. Changing and Improving People who are effective in this area are responsive, innovative and seek out opportunities to create effective change. For all staff, it is about being open to change, suggesting ideas for improvements to the way things are done, and working in ‘smarter’, more focused ways. At senior levels, this is about creating and contributing to a culture of innovation and allowing people to consider and take managed risks. Doing this well means continuously seeking out ways to improve policy development and implementation and building a more flexible and responsive Agency. It also means making use of alternative delivery models including digital and shared service approaches where possible. 3. Making Effective Decisions Effectiveness in this area is about being objective, using sound judgement, evidence, and knowledge to provide accurate, expert, and professional advice. For all staff, it means showing clarity of thought, setting priorities, analysing, and using evidence to evaluate options before arriving at well-reasoned, justifiable decisions. At senior levels, leaders will be creating evidence-based strategies, evaluating options, impacts, risks, and solutions. They will aim to maximise return while minimising risk and to balance political, legislative, social, financial, economic, and environmental considerations to provide sustainable outcomes. People Cluster – Engaging People4. Leading and Communicating At all levels, effectiveness in this area is about leading from the front and communicating with clarity, conviction, and enthusiasm. It is about supporting principles of fairness of opportunity for all and a dedication to a diverse range of citizens. At senior levels, it is about establishing a strong direction and a persuasive future vision, managing and engaging with people with honesty and integrity, and upholding the reputation of the Agency. 5. Collaborating and Partnering People skilled in this area create and maintain positive, professional, and trusting working relationships with a wide range of people within and outside the Agency, to help to achieve business objectives and goals. At all levels, it requires working collaboratively, sharing information and building supportive, responsive relationships with colleagues and stakeholders, whilst having the confidence to challenge assumptions. At senior levels, it is about delivering business objectives through creating an inclusive environment, encouraging collaboration which may cut across Agency, organisational and wider boundaries. It requires the ability to build constructive partnerships and effective relationships with Ministers and their Special Advisers. Salary £37,694 to £38,990 per year
Business Development Manager
Ready to spread the word about our exceptional guest experiences? Were always looking for new ways to raise the bar so were searching for a Business Development Manager with a track record of driving sales and smashing targets to help us fill our rooms, meeting spaces and F&B offering. We are uniquely positioned as the first voco Hotel on the Island of Ireland – a luxury brand within IHG Hotels & Resorts- one of the world’s leading hotel companies providing True Hospitality for good. We are committed to offering a fantastic guest experience by leading a team to create memorable guest experiences. We are also proudly part of the INUA Hotel collection – an ambitious Irish collection of hotels. A little taste of your day-to-day Every day is different, but you’ll mostly be: Plus, you’ll be part of an award-winning management team We welcome everyone and create inclusive teams where we celebrate difference and encourage colleagues to bring their whole selves to work. We are an equal opportunity employer and offer opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to age, race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or disability. We promote a culture of trust, support, and acceptance. Always welcoming different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. So, join us and you’ll become part of our hotel family.
HR Advisor
Role Responsibilities Employee Relations Case Management Provide comprehensive, expert advice and guidance on a range of complex and sensitive employee relations matters – including disciplinary, grievance, capability, and harassment & bullying – to line managers, ensuring compliance with policy, procedure, and legal frameworks. Support line managers and employees in resolving complex ER and attendance management cases by providing procedurally and legally compliant, tailored advice from initial consultation through to resolution, including informal interventions and mediation, formal investigations, hearings, and appeals. Draft, review, and quality-assure ER documentation such as investigation reports, correspondence, and management guidance. Attendance and Occupational Health Advise managers and employees on sickness and absence issues; liaise with Occupational Health and Employee Assistance providers; support application of Attendance Management procedures, including preparation of sickness absence reviews and complex case management. Manage the Occupational Health contract, including frontline medicals and management referrals; lead contract review meetings to address performance issues and escalate concerns to the HR Operations Manager where necessary. Manager Coaching and Capability Building Coach and guide managers to build confidence and capability in handling ER matters effectively and consistently, including equipping managers to navigate difficult conversations confidently and constructively. Design and deliver training on ER topics for new starters, employees, and line managers. Policy and Terms & Conditions Provide expert advice on terms and conditions of employment and other HR policies and procedures. Contribute to the development, review, and implementation of HR policies, practices, and procedures, supporting policy change and continuous improvement initiatives. Trade Union and Stakeholder Engagement Coordinate Trade Union meetings, including scheduling, accurate documentation of discussions, and timely follow-up on agreed actions. Build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external trade union representatives to work collaborative working to resolve sensitive and contentious ER issues and maintain constructive dialogue. Data, Reporting, and Continuous Improvement Identify trends and recurring issues within ER and attendance cases; provide insights and recommendations to HR leadership for proactive interventions. Prepare accurate and timely documentation and data for reports and other management information as required. Contribute to wider HR initiatives, projects, and continuous improvement activities aligned with organisational priorities. Please note that this is not an exhaustive list of duties, and the post holder will be required to carry out other duties as required. Entry Requirements Applicants MUST be able to demonstrate in their application and where necessary at interview: ESSENTIAL CRITERIA Associate membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) and a minimum of 2 years’ experience of working within an HR department at HR advisory level. This experience must include at least three of the following: Providing support, advice and guidance to employees and management on: • Terms and conditions of employment and HR policies and procedures • Disciplinary, Performance, Grievance and Harassment & Bullying • Performance Management • Absence management OR, in the absence of Associate membership of CIPD A minimum of four years’ experience of working within an HR department at HR advisory level. This experience must include providing support, advice and guidance to employees and management on: • Terms and conditions of employment and HR policies and procedures • Disciplinary, Performance, Grievance and Harassment & Bullying • Performance Management • Absence management Proficient in the use of ICT, such as Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. As this post requires you to travel on official duty throughout Northern Ireland, you must have a full, current driving license or access to a reliable means of transport, which will enable you to fulfil your responsibilities. This is an operational requirement and is essential to meet business needs. DESIRABLE CRITERIA In the event of a large number of applications, candidates may be short-listed on the following desirable criteria, in this order: Membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD). Experience in an HR role of communicating / liaising with Trade Unions on a range of issues. Competencies The candidate should demonstrate the following competencies in the candidate response and interview process though examples and outcomes: • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and advise at all levels. • Strong investigation, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. • Ability to manage a varied caseload and work under pressure while maintaining attention to detail. • Professional, impartial, and confidential approach to sensitive matters • Ability to influence and negotiate with employees, line managers, Trade Union • Project management • Continuous Improvement mindset Other competencies related to the role may be tested at interview stage. What is on Offer Salary This Band 5 role offers a competitive remuneration package with a salary scale of £35,354 - £47,138 per annum (further pay award pending). Salaries are reviewed annually effective 1st April. Duration of Appointment Full-time, Permanent Location Westland House, 40 Old Westland Road, Belfast, BT14 6TE. Benefits Not only will you be working for one of Northern Ireland’s top companies, you will also receive a number of company benefits to include: • Generous annual leave and public holidays • Flexible working and family friendly policies • Hybrid working (available for certain roles after 3 months following onboarding and training) • Occupational sick pay • Employee assistance programmes • Cycle to work scheme • Volunteering support Pension As well as a competitive remuneration package, NI Water offers an excellent DB pension scheme with a current employer contribution of 26.2% (rate subject to pension fund valuation). Annual Leave Full-time employees receive 25 days of annual leave, increasing to 30 days after 10 years of service, in addition to public and privilege holidays. Part-time employees are entitled to a pro rata equivalent. Health & Wellbeing Programmes NI Water offers a multi award winning Health and Wellbeing programme offering a range of benefits and initiatives to support physical, mental, financial and social health including: • Seasonal health campaigns • Wellbeing Roadshows twice a year across all hubs, including free vaccinations and health checks. • A range of social networks and support forums
Clerical Officer
Band: Band 3 - £24,071 - £25,674 per annum pro rata Contract: Fixed Term for up to 2 years (with possibility of extension or being made permanent dependent on business needs) Hours: 18.5 hours per week Work Pattern: Wednesday afternoons, and Thursdays and Fridays (full days) with ability to be flexible to meet the needs of the service. Location: Main location Horizon House Childrens Hospice, 18 O’Neill’s Road, Newtownabbey, BT36 6WB but may on occasion require cover in dual sites of Adults Hospice: Somerton House, Belfast, BT15 3LH Reports to: Care Administrative Manager Job Summary The post-holder will provide a front of house service to all Children’s Hospice patients, families, visitors and all external clients. They will provide an efficient and effective administrative and secretarial support to support Northern Ireland Hospice Care Team. Principle Duties Administration & Record-Keeping • To provide a professional, welcoming front-of-house service to all Childrens Hospice patients, families, visitors, and all external clients. • To undertake typing of correspondence, policies, procedures, minutes, and reports as required. • To answer telephone enquiries with a helpful and polite approach and take accurate messages and forward to appropriate personnel in a timely manner. • To assist in the maintenance of Hospice filing systems, preparation and maintenance of patient records and relevant documentation as required. • Ensure timely and accurate maintenance of Hospice databases. • To run monthly management reports for Education Team and RQIA • Update and Monitor NMC and Registrations for all professional members of NI Hospice team. • Be responsible for all Training, Competency, Induction and Closure administrative work etc. • Schedule appointments / meetings and maintain calendars using Microsoft Outlook & Teams • To order patient transport as directed by clinical /medical staff. • Assist in yearly archiving of records. • To handle petty cash and donations in line with Hospice Policies and Procedures • Main point of contact for Hospice Tours. • Raise Purchase Orders for the Care Team. • To assist volunteer receptionist as and when required. General Responsibilities • To be able to prioritise and manage workload effectively. • To rotate as necessary to other areas and cover colleagues as required. • To promote the concept of team working. • To attend staff meetings • To participate in performance reviews and identify learning needs with line manager. • To adhere to NIH Policies and Procedures • To act as a role model • To provide cover and support within service as and when required within team service requirements. – which will include across site cover. • Any other duties as assigned commensurate with the job role. This Job Description is not exclusive nor exhaustive and may be amended to meet the changing needs of Northern Ireland Hospice. Essential Criteria • Four GCSE’s including English (grades A-C) or equivalent and One years’ experience in a clerical/administrative role in a healthcare setting with experience in the use of Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel and PowerPoint. OR Two years’ experience in a clerical /administrative role in a healthcare setting with experience in the use of Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel and PowerPoint. OR NVQ level II in Business and Administration or equivalent and one years administrative experience with experience in the use of Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel and PowerPoint. • Excellent Team-working skills as well as the ability to use own initiative. • Effective organisational skills with an ability to prioritise own workload. • Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills • Experience in minute taking. Desirable Criteria • Experience of financial procedures
Administrator
MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Maintenance and operation of Procurement System • Approve purchase orders in line with delegated authority and review and release purchase orders to suppliers. • Conduct daily requisition transfers, ensuring coding is correct and approval/s are appropriate, and budget is available. • Work with College Departments to ensure that Goods Acceptance is conducted on a timely basis. • Remove obsolete contract information. • Assist end-users with Agresso queries. • Train small groups of staff/individuals on Agresso Purchasing. • Liaise with end users to resolve queries and/or purchasing issues. • Provide Agresso reports to line manager. Organisational Procurement Compliance • Maintain the organisational contracts spreadsheets, updating and amending as required. • Ensure all requisitions are compliant with College procurement process. • Ensure appropriate documentation is in place prior to release of all college purchase orders. Spend Monitoring and Month End Processing • Conduct monthly organisational spend reports and compare against contract. • Update contract spend on monthly basis, and report deviations to Procurement Manager. General To contribute to the achievement of the College’s mission, values and strategic directions. Participate in the Colleges performance appraisal system. Participate in College developments, attend internal and external meetings and training programmes required. Adhere to general standards of conduct embodied in College policies. To implement and embed the College’s equality and diversity policies and respond to its equality and diversity duties as they relate to all stakeholders. Act, if directed as fire marshal or warden. Carry out, if directed, the role of first aider. To undertake such other relevant duties as may be reasonably expected of the post holder. Essential Criteria Qualifications¹ EITHER Hold a Level 3 qualification (or above) PLUS a minimum of one years’ experience of working in a finance, administrative or procurement setting. OR Have a minimum of two years’ experience working in a finance, administrative or procurement setting. English GCSE at Grade C or above, OR Essential Skills level 2 (or higher) in Communication, or equivalent. Maths GCSE at Grade C or above, OR Essential Skills level 2 (or higher) in Numeracy, or equivalent. Knowledge / Skills Experience of planning and organising administrative tasks. Experience in the use of Microsoft Office applications such as; Word, Outlook and Excel. Competencies The competencies required for effective performance in post are: Specialist Knowledge Information and Data Analysis Team Working ICT Literacy Communication and Personal Impact
Digital Systems Manager
Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) serves the entire community, a population of 1.9 million in an area of over 5,500 square miles. NIFRS has a proud tradition and history of serving the community with distinction. NIFRS wish to invite applications for the following role: Digital Systems Manager - Job Ref N003/012026 To provide a specialist technical and business expertise for the diverse range of Digital Line of Business Systems and Services. These services are provided for the management of Line of Business, Operational, Technical and Specialist systems and applications to include hardware, software, training, project management, Digital services and Digital related communication resources. To ensure the effective and efficient provision of support and services, including development and maintenance, of Digital Line of Business Systems in line with NIFRS organisational need. Hours of work; Currently 36¼ hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9.00 am to 5.00 pm. A Flexible Working Hours Scheme is in operation. In view of the level of this appointment, the post holder will be required to work in such a way as to fulfil the obligations of the post. There is currently one permanent post and one fixed term post based at NIFRS HQ in Lisburn. This recruitment and selection process will also be used to fill future vacancies, a reserve list will be created for 12 months should any additional permanent or fixed term vacancies arise (offers of posts will be made in merit order). Salary The salary scale is PO4. The salary range is currently £46,142 - £49,282 per annumm. All the information that you need in order to apply is provided in the candidate information pack. However, if you have any queries or require any further information please email: nifrs.recruitment@nifrs.org, or telephone 028 9266 4221. Candidates should apply online and the closing date for applications is 12:00 noon on Friday 6th February 2026 . We are an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons, irrespective of age, gender, race, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, dependants, religion or political opinion. NIFRS is currently under represented by women and those from the Roman Catholic Community, applications from these groups are particularly welcome. Appointment will be made solely on merit.
Haulage Administrator
PRM Group is one of Ireland's largest independent Chilled and Frozen Food Sales and Distribution Companies, which manages an impressive portfolio of chilled food brands. We now wish to recruit for the following position: Responsibilities will include to provide support to the Haulage department including Invoicing, POD’s, Customs processing and other back office related tasks. Successful applicants ideally will have; Previous administrative experience within the Transport Industry Some Transport Knowledge Excellent organisational skills Proficient in the use of MS Office Extensive Microsoft Excel Skills Planning and organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines Educated to GCSE level or equivalent We are an Equal Opportunities Employer
Sustainable Development Officer
A permanent vacancy currently exist within Mid and East Antrim Borough Council for the following post and applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced candidates:- Sustainable Development Officer 37 hours per week Scale PO1, SCP 29-32, £39,862 to £42,839 per annum. MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB 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. Closing date for receipt of completed applications is Monday, 09 February 2026 at 4.00pm.
Environmental Health Officer
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:- Environmental Health Officer 37 hours per week Scale PO1, SCP 29-32, £39,862-£42,839 Location: The location of this post will be in Larne but requirements of the post may result in the postholder having to work in locations across the Borough. MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB 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. Closing date for receipt of completed applications is Monday, 09 February 2026 at 4.00pm.
