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There is currently one permanent, full time post. To register and apply for this job, go to Property and Legal Assistant (link opens in new window). You can also download the job description, employee specification and terms and conditions for this job. As females are currently known to be under-represented in this job group, in Belfast City Council, applications from this group would be particularly welcome. And as young people (people under the age of 35), people with a disability and people from minority ethnic communities are currently under-represented in Belfast City Council, applications from these groups would be particularly welcome. As part of our commitment to equality of opportunity we offer a Guaranteed Interview Scheme (GIS) for disabled applicants. Further information can be found in the Application Pack. Belfast City Council is an Equal Opportunities Employer. All applications for employment are considered strictly on the basis of merit.
Driver With Labouring Duties Up To T
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:- Driver with Labouring Duties up to 7.5t 37 hours per week Scale 4 and in the range SCP 9-13 (Currently £26,409 - £28,163) Location – Ballymena 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 7 July 2025 at 4pm.
Leisure Centre Manager
Salary: Scale PO3 and in the range SCP 34-37 Currently £43,693 - £46,731 per annum. The starting salary is normally at the base of the salary scale. A higher starting salary may be awarded in exceptional circumstances where the decision to do so can be justified. Hours of Work: Successful candidates will be required to work 37 hours per week. Given the nature of their duties, the post holder will be expected to work outside of these hours at weekends, evenings and public holidays as dictated by the needs of the service. Transport/Mobility: Successful candidates will be required to travel on official duty within the Mid and East Antrim Borough Council area and beyond. Appointees must have access to a form of transport which will enable them to meet the requirements of the post in full. Date: May 2025 MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB Responsible to the Leisure Services Manager for contributing to corporate objectives through the effective, efficient and economic management of a leisure centre, including ensuring that financial and non-financial targets are achieved and that the service is developed to its full potential. Prepare, and successfully implement a yearly business plan and be responsible for its delivery, ongoing monitoring and review, including the collation of performance data and the production of management reports. Develop relationships, actively promoting customer engagement and partnership working to ensure increased participation/income and to implement a programme of continuous improvement to meet community needs. Manage the team and individual performance of Leisure Centre staff, ensuring appropriate levels of training and development to deliver against service needs. MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Service Delivery 1.1. Responsible for overseeing the safe, efficient and effective Leisure Centre management and the development and delivery of strategies and action plans for: · Increased income, membership sales and participation; · Health and Wellbeing Programmes; · Centre maintenance in partnership with Council’s Building Services Department. 1.2. Support the development, implementation and review of strategic policies, risk registers and performance in line with Regional Strategies, the Mid and East Antrim Community Plan and Council’s Corporate Plan. 1.3. Operate the Leisure Centre on a sound commercial basis in order to optimise usage and financial return by maximising income and controlling expenditure. 1.4. Lead, promote and adopt a rigorous approach to continuous improvement using the tool of QUEST and other similar quality management systems. 1.5. Develop a programme of customer engagement initiatives and respond to changes in customer needs and contribute to the improvement of health and wellbeing, including the reduction of health inequalities, within the Borough. 1.6. Ensure effective planning is in place through clear facility business plans and supported by robust performance management mechanisms. 1.7. Support, advise and provide professional guidance to the Leisure management team on all matters relevant to the operation of the Leisure Centre. 1.8. In conjunction with Leisure Centre Manager colleagues, develop, implement and review all operational procedures for the Leisure Centre in line with Best Practice in order to ensure continuous improvement throughout the service. 1.9. Conduct a demographic review, competitor analysis and benchmarking to ensure the Leisure Centre meets community needs and trends. 1.10. Ensure systems are in place to allow staff to have regular input into the operation of the Leisure Centre. 1.11. Manage, develop and support effective and efficient operation of the Leisure Centre to: · Manage, monitor and report on financial, staff and operational aspects of the service; · Report regularly on performance of programmes and the integration of relevant sport and intervention activities; · Contribute to the annual estimates process; · Actively promote customer engagement to ensure their needs are reflected in the service delivery. 1.12. In conjunction with the Leisure management team, review, plan and manage the maintenance, replacement and/or renovation programme for facilities and equipment, considering budgetary and customer requirements for the Centre. 1.13. Develop relationships with key partners, user groups and industry representatives to identify best practice management techniques and technologies. 1.14. Work proactively with the Leisure management team to review and identify opportunities for external grant aid in order to secure maximum grant funding for leisure facilities and programmes. 1.15. Promote partnership working with other leisure facilities and other council services E.g. Sports Development/Parks and Open Spaces to provide intervention, activity and sports programmes to increase participation in activity such as: · GP and similar referral schemes; · Health and Wellbeing; · Key Borough events; · Sports programmes specific to the Leisure Centre; · Government initiatives for engagement of target groups. 1.16. Produce management information reports and committee reports as required by the Leisure management team. 1.17. Support the Leisure management team in the development and delivery of the leisure marketing strategy, in conjunction with the communications team, to maximise participation, retain and build customers and contribute to improved well-being. 1.18. The postholder may be requested to assist Council in responding to emergency situations affecting the operation of Council and/or the wellbeing of the community. Any role assigned to the postholder will be within their existing capability and skill set. 1.19. Work to reduce the impact that the Leisure Centre has on the environment and comply with all environmental legislation applicable to the Leisure Centre. 2. Quality 2.1. Adhere to and comply with all Council policies and procedures relevant to this role, including arrangements for health and safety and risk management. 2.2. Ensure effective controls assurance and risk management strategies are implemented within the Department and contribute to the Council’s compliance with its corporate governance requirements. 3. Performance Improvement 3.1. Ensure the Council’s performance management framework is consistently implemented and provide advice, support and guidance to staff on personal development requirements, initiating further training where appropriate as well as setting annual performance improvement objectives at departmental and individual level. 3.2. Participate in the formulation, implementation and evaluation of the Department Business Plan and relevant Service Plans responding to changing trends and citizen needs. 3.3. Achieve high standards of personal performance, through meeting agreed personal targets and undertaking planned programmes of professional development. 3.4. Ensure high standards of performance of staff, acknowledge good performance and tackle poor performance positively and effectively. 3.5. Examine opportunities to gain efficiencies and improve effectiveness including collaborative partnerships, joint working and other innovative approaches to achieve best value in the use of public money. 4. Financial and Resource Management 4.1. Ensure efficient and effective financial management by contributing to the development of and working within agreed budgets and finances to deliver service priorities and by ensuring that these budgets are effectively managed, implemented and adhered to across the department. 4.2. Contribute to the financial viability of the Council by ensuring that the Department operates as efficiently and effectively as possible, utilising benchmarking and other value for money techniques and complying with all financial targets, the Council’s standing financial instructions, standing orders, codes of conduct and accountability. 4.3. Approve purchase payments and authorise lodgements. 4.4. Provide input to audit reports and ensure implementation of recommendations of these reports, ombudsman cases on a timely basis. 4.5. Seek innovative and creative solutions to help bring about change and service improvements. 4.6. Pursue as appropriate, additional sources of funding or other resources, which could be used to enhance those available to the Council. 5. People Management 5.1. Provide clear leadership to staff to ensure the provision of high quality services. 5.2. Ensure that management structures and practices within the department support a culture of effective team working, continuous improvement and innovation. 5.3. Contribute to good industrial relations within the Council by ensuring effective communication and working relationships with all staff for whom he/she is responsible as well as relevant trade unions/staff organisations. 6. General Management 6.1. Promote and ensure equality of opportunity, good relations and diversity in service delivery and employment by adhering to the Council’s Equal Opportunities in Employment policies and procedures and avoiding all forms of discrimination both as an employer and a service provider. 6.2. Ensure that the Council meets its Health and Safety obligations and appropriate arrangements are developed and implemented to ensure compliance with Council’s Health and Safety Policy and associated procedures and assure the safety of the workforce and service users. 6.3. Take such action as may be necessary in disciplinary matters in accordance with procedures laid down by the Council. 6.4. Investigate and prepare reports in line with the Council Complaints Policy. 6.5. Assist your line manager in ensuring the Council meets all statutory obligations and ensure that the highest standards of probity and good conduct are maintained at all times. 6.6. Ensure that staff within your control are aware of Council Policies and Procedures and provide information and guidance as required to ensure their compliance. 7. General 7.1. Uphold the Core Values of Mid and East Antrim Borough Council and work to achieve the wider organisational objectives as detailed in the Corporate Plan. 7.2. Participate in the Council’s Performance and Development Review process as detailed in the published scheme. 7.3. Fulfil the legal Health and Safety duties placed on employees by: · taking reasonable care of your own health & safety and that of others who may be affected by what you do or do not do; · Co-operating with the Council on Health & Safety matters; · Ensuring that you use work items provided by the Council correctly and in accordance with the training and instruction received, including personal protective equipment (PPE); · Ensuring that you do not interfere with or misuse anything provided for health, safety, or welfare purposes. 7.4. Contribute to Mid and East Antrim Borough Council in fulfilling all of its commitments in relation to anti-discrimination practices, its Equality Scheme and under the Northern Ireland Act 1998 and the Human Rights Act 1998. 7.5. Comply with all the Council’s policies and procedures. 7.6. Fulfil your legal responsibility* for all records held, created or used as part of Council business whether paper based or electronic, including e-mails. All such records are public records and are accessible to the general public, with limited exceptions, under the Freedom of Information Act 2000, the Environment Regulations 2004 and Data Protection Act 1998. Employees are required to be conversant with the Mid and East Antrim Borough Council procedure on records management and to seek advice if in doubt. * Any subsequent updates will supersede legislation identified within the Job Description 7.7. Maintain high standards of personal accountability. 7.8. Comply with the Code of Conduct for Local Government Employees and the Local Government Employee & Councillor Working Relationship Protocol. 7.9. Participate as required in the selection and appointment of staff reporting to him/her in accordance with procedures laid down by the Council. 7.10. Perform any other duties commensurate with the grade and level of responsibility of this post, for which the post holder has the necessary experience and/or training. Qualifications and Experience Applicants must have: · a minimum of a Degree · a Pool Plant Operator (PPO) qualification * · a National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ) * * Applicants who do not have a PPO or NPLQ at the time of application will be considered but must attain both qualifications within six months from the date of appointment. AND Be able to demonstrate, by providing personal and specific examples, that they have two years’ experience to include: · managing a leisure facility in line with business planning requirements; · successfully managing a budget; · managing a team of staff who work at various levels; · developing a leisure programme to include health intervention initiatives. OR, for candidates who do not have a Degree they must have: · a Pool Plant Operator (PPO) qualification * · a National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ) * * Applicants who do not have a PPO or NPLQ at the time of application will be considered but must attain both qualifications within six months from the date of appointment. AND Be able to demonstrate, by providing personal and specific examples, that they have four years’ experience to include: · managing a leisure facility in line with business planning requirements; · successfully managing a budget; · managing a team of staff who work at various levels; · developing a leisure programme to include health intervention initiatives. Knowledge Knowledge of the QUEST performance management tool or a similar leisure focused quality system. Have a clear understanding of the statutory checks required for the management and maintenance of leisure equipment and facilities. General 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] . Behavioural Competencies (Operational Level) These competencies are the top 6 competencies the Local Government Competency Framework [ii] which have been identified and prioritised for effective performance in this role. 1. How we Provide Leadership and Direction: 1.2 Leadership – Motivates others to achieve their objectives and organisational goals through involvement and providing feedback and support. Provides and supports development to enable effective delivery. 1.3 Managing Performance – Sets clear, aligned, high standard performance goals and objectives for self, others and the organisation. 2 How we manage ourselves 2.3 Communicating with Impact – Presents a positive image by communicating effectively, being resilient and treating people fairly 3 How we work with others 3.3 Meeting Customer Needs - Establishes the needs of customers and strives to ensure that these are met 4 How we move forward 4.2 Managing Change - Promotes change effectively and ensures that changes are delivered in line with organisational goals. 4.4 Continuously Improving Services - Seeks to continuously improve services and processes that impact on users.
Driver With Labouring Duties Up To T
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:- Driver with Labouring Duties up to 3.5t 37 hours per week Scale 4 and in the range SCP 9-13 (Currently £26,409 - £28,163) Location – Larne 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 7 July 2025 at 4pm.
LGV Driver
A number of permanent vacancies currently exist within Mid and East Antrim Borough Council for the following post and applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced candidates:- LGV Driver 37 hours per week Scale 5 and in the range SCP 14-19 (Currently £28,624 - £31,067) Location – 2 x Larne, 2 x Ballymena 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 7 July 2025 at 4pm.
Environmental Planning 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 Planning Officer 37 hours per week Scale SO1, SCP 25-27 Currently £35,235 - £37,035. Location: The location of this post will be Ballymena, however the postholder may be required to work in any area of the Borough as the post dictates. Currently we are operating a hybrid working policy. MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB Contribute to the day-to-day delivery of Shared Environmental Service (SES) services ensuring that commitments to clients and standards are met and outputs quality assured. SES provides environmental assessment services to clients including Councils and other public authorities in Northern Ireland. Contribute to the development and implementation of new services and associated processes and procedures. 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 07 July 2025 at 4.00pm .
Sales Administrator
Salary: £22,434 per annum A bit about Dreams & Sofatime... Our mission is to be the first choice for beds & sofas in Ireland; to make every customer experience with us exceptional. That's what makes us different! This role will be based in our flagship store on Boucher Road, Belfast. You can expect a fun, challenging and rewarding environment where everyone works together as one team. You will play a crucial part in branch by being a key contact for administration where you will support both the in Branch team and Head Office. There are a host of benefits including a generous staff discount scheme, enhanced maternity/paternity and more. Your Branch Manager will make sure you have best possible start to your career with us. Your New Role For administrations duties you will support all colleagues by delivering strong administration for all matters. This will include but is not limited to: Email management. Accountability for booking in deliveries for customers. Managing rota system . Assisting with banking management. Support stocktakes by pulling data from the system, assisting with the physical count, entering the count to system, reporting to head office and assisting with any discrepancy investigations. Manage stock by receiving stock transfers on the system on day of delivery and flagging missing or faulty stock. Support branch team with marketing communication to complete weekly updates for pricing/promotions and any replenishment needs. Other duties as required such as placing orders, raising maintenance tickets, following health and safety procedures, file and process paperwork and more. To succeed in this role... The ideal candidate will have a strong administration background. You will have keen administration skills, with strong computer literacy and proficient in Microsoft Office suite. While completing administration, strong communication skills are crucial to provide support to stakeholders across the Company. Benefits Length of service awards. Generous staff discount. Free on site parking. Enhanced Maternity and Paternity. Smoke break exchange - allowing 1 extra day leave each year. The successful candidate may be required to work weekends and bank holidays and some evenings to provide essential cover.
Contracts Officer
There is currently one permanent, full-time post. To register and apply for this job, go to Contracts Officer (link opens in new window). You can also download the job description, employee specification and terms and conditions for this job. As Protestants are currently known to be under-represented in this job group, in Belfast City Council, applications from this group would be particularly welcome. And as young people (people under the age of 35), people with a disability and people from minority ethnic communities are currently under-represented in Belfast City Council, applications from these groups would be particularly welcome. As part of our commitment to equality of opportunity we offer a Guaranteed Interview Scheme (GIS) for disabled applicants. Further information can be found in the Application Pack. Belfast City Council is an Equal Opportunities Employer. All applications for employment are considered strictly on the basis of merit.
Zoo Curator
There is currently one permanent, full-time post. To register and apply for this job, go to Zoo Curator (link opens in new window). You can also download the job description, employee specification and terms and conditions for this job. As Protestants are currently known to be under-represented in this job group, in Belfast City Council, applications from this group would be particularly welcome. And as young people (people under the age of 35), people with a disability and people from minority ethnic communities are currently under-represented in Belfast City Council, applications from these groups would be particularly welcome. As part of our commitment to equality of opportunity we offer a Guaranteed Interview Scheme (GIS) for disabled applicants. Further information can be found in the Application Pack. Belfast City Council is an Equal Opportunities Employer. All applications for employment are considered strictly on the basis of merit.
Housekeeping Service Manager
The Housekeeping Services Manager is responsible for ensuring the highest standards of cleanliness, presentation, and maintenance across the interior and exterior of the Titanic Belfast building and SS Nomadic, enhancing the visitor experience at this world-class venue. This role includes overall management of the housekeeping team, which consists of a Supervisor, Team Leader, permanent, and casual crew, ensuring effective rostering, planning, and scheduling for smooth operations. Working closely with the Head of Operations and Facilities Manager, the Housekeeping Services Manager oversees the upkeep of all areas, manages operational supplies, and ensures the seamless delivery of internal refreshments. They play a key role in leading, developing, and supporting the housekeeping team, fostering operational excellence, and maintaining compliance with health and safety regulations in a fast-paced environment. A robust benefits package includes generous incremental holiday allowances and company sick pay scheme, private health insurance, employee assistance programme and a range of benefits and discounts with partner organisations.
