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The Business & Economic Engagement (BEE) Centre delivers on the College's strategic aim, "To be a valued partner in delivering outstanding support to local businesses and communities, supporting the local and regional economy”. The College recognises the importance of developing strong partnerships and working in collaboration with our local businesses and communities in delivering for our economy. The College will deliver on this objective by delivering against the following aims: To stimulate business innovation and productivity through a range of business support services. As a member of the Business and Economic Engagement (BEE) department, The Bid Writer will support a broad range of developments to secure new projects and generate income. Working closely with the BEE Management Team, the post holder will identify and secure new bid and tender opportunities for the College as well as international opportunities. This post is for a full time permanent position within the college. Closing date for applications is Friday 1st May 2026 at 12.00noon. Please note all correspondence will be sent from recruitment@src.ac.uk. Please check your mailbox including any spam folders regularly. College benefits include: Competitive Salary, Excellent Pension Benefits, Generous Annual Leave Entitlement, Family & Work Life Balance entitlements and much more.
Skills Training Administrator
SALARY: £25,583 - £25,989 PER ANNUM LOCATION: POST 1: PORTADOWN CAMPUS POST 2: NEWRY CAMPUS (There may be a requirement to travel to other campuses) REPORTS TO: SKILLS TRAINING MANAGER / CO-ORDINATOR JOB PURPOSE The post-holder will work under the direction and guidance of the Skills Training Manager / Coordinator to ensure efficient and effective student services and administrative support to the training services of the College. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES The successful candidate will be responsible for any or all of the following duties: • Prepare and process monthly claims for payment. • Administer the input of all student details onto relevant software packages, for example, TAMS, EBS and SharePoint. • Check attendance for Trainees and update EBS accordingly. • Check, calculate and process travel expenses claims for eligible students. • Pay participants stage payment bonuses. • Verify payments against bank statements. • Liaise with DfE re disability funding. • Liaise with employers to get evidence of appropriate insurance cover. • Register Apprentices for external examinations. • Apply for certificates and trigger output related funding. • Monitor the claiming of milestones and alert staff if they are outstanding. • Monitor outstanding certificates re Essential Skills, technical certificates and NVQ. • Keep up-to-date reports and inform lecturers and Skills Training Manager / Co-ordinator of problems. • Deal with queries passed on by the other staff members i.e. travel, attendance, etc. • Run reports on leavers, achievers, progressions, performance, etc. • Compile statistics for Senior Management. • Liaise with external agencies e.g., TAMS staff from DfE, Jobs & Benefits Offices, Banks, Housing Executive. • Process examination entries. • Prepare files/records for Inspection from DfE, ESF Managing Authority and the Education Training Inspectorate. • Answer enquiries from students, staff, employers and/or the general public. • Process course applications and enquiries (according to College agreed processes). • Office administration including word-processing/typing letters, memos and reports, photocopying, post, switchboard and reception duties. • Arrange and service meetings as required, taking minutes and circulation of same. • Maintain archiving systems. GENERAL • Participate in the enrolment cover rota, as required. • Be required to undertake work outside normal working hours on occasions. • Provide reports, written and oral, as required. • Ensure that all documentation and authorisation procedures are adhered to. CONDITIONS • Promote the College positively at all times. • Abide by all College procedures and ensure these are implemented in area of responsibility. • Within the context of the post, ensure full compliance with College health and safety requirements. • Within the context of the post, ensure full compliance with College equality requirements. • Any other duties appropriate to the grade and post, as assigned. The location of the post will reflect the needs of the College and may be changed subject to the requirements of the College. Duties may change as the College develops, therefore the person appointed will be expected to be flexible in relation to duties performed as required. It is anticipated that the post-holder will be required to adopt a flexible approach to the duties and responsibilities as outlined in this Job Description. This is a description of the job as it is at present constituted. It is the practice of the College to periodically examine employees’ job descriptions and to update them to ensure that they relate to the job as then being performed or to incorporate whatever changes are being proposed. This procedure is normally carried out through discussions between the post holder and the line manager. It is the College’s aim to reach agreement to reasonable changes following consultation with the post holder. Personnel Specification Applicants must as a minimum, meet all of the essential eligibility criteria listed below. Eligibility Criteria Essential 1. A Level 3 qualification (or higher) in a relevant subject area e.g. A Level / BTEC National Diploma / Level 3 Certificate in Business Studies / Administration. 2. A pass grade at GCSE Level in English Language or Essential Skills Level 2 in Literacy or an equivalent qualification. 3. A pass grade at GCSE Level in Mathematics or Essential Skills Level 2 in Numeracy or NICATS Access Maths Modules or an equivalent qualification. 4. Experience of providing a good customer service to the general public. 5. A good working knowledge of a range of software packages including Microsoft Office suite. Desirable 1. Experience of administrative processes in the Further Education and/or Schools sector Other Essential Criteria The role may entail travel between sites, and you are required to demonstrate how you are able to meet this requirement, e.g., whether you hold a full (i.e.) not provisional, current driving licence which enables you to drive in Northern Ireland, and a car for official business, or have access to a form of transport which will enable you to meet the requirements of the post. COMPETENCIES The competencies listed below will be assessed during the interview process for those candidates who have been successful at shortlisting stage. 1. Skills & Expertise – Level 1 2. Communication – Level 1 3. Working with People & Team Working – Level 1 4. Customer Focus & Continuous Improvement – Level 1 5. Planning & Organising – Level 1 6. Leadership & Strategic Thinking – Level 1 In preparing for your interview, you will find it helpful to refer to the Competence Framework document which is available on “Job Related Documents” section of the GetGot recruitment site. This document will outline the ‘Effective Behaviours” that will be tested at interview, the relevant level for each competence has been identified above.
Accountant
The post holder will: This post is for a full time permanent position within the college. Closing date for applications is Friday 1st May 2026 at 12.00noon. Please note all correspondence will be sent from recruitment@src.ac.uk. Please check your mailbox including any spam folders regularly. College benefits include: Competitive Salary, Excellent Pension Benefits, Generous Annual Leave Entitlement, Family & Work Life Balance entitlements and much more.
Trainee Optical Assistant
Are you a caring individual looking to start your career as an Optical Assistant? You’ve come to the right place. We aren’t looking for people with years of experience and heaps of qualifications, just passionate, hard-workers ready to confidently welcome and help customers as they walk through our doors. And once you’ve found your feet as a Trainee Optical Assistant, you don’t just have to stop there. We have plenty of professional training and development in other business areas, as well as the support of experienced Opticians and Technicians supporting you on your journey. So whatever you want your career to look like, you can bring it to life at Specsavers. Our store Based in Ennis, our store has great career progression opportunities! What’s on offer? As well as all the support you need and great training and development opportunities, we have a whole load of benefits on offer for you to enjoy. These include: Find out more If you are comfortable with the responsibilities we’re looking for and are excited by this opportunity, we’re excited to hear from you. Got what we’re looking for? This job will close when it's filled, so don't delay, apply today!
Community Champion
Locations: Longford & Athlone Contract: Part time; 2–4 days per week, with flexibility to manage your hours responsibly around community needs Working pattern: Mix of infield community work and remote homebased hours Hourly rate: €14.15 + performance related bonus Specsavers is built on community spirit, genuine care, and the belief that everyone deserves access to better sight and hearing. We’re looking for a confident, outgoing Community Champion to represent our Longford and Athlone stores — someone who thrives on meeting people, building relationships, and bringing our values to life across both communities. What you’ll be doing
Health and Safety Manager
Contract Type: Permanent, full time Reporting To: Divisional H&S Manager/Site Operations Manager Role Summary: Dawn Meats is a premium meat processor and supplier of choice for a range of leading supermarket, foodservice and restaurant businesses. Established in 1980, Dawn Meats is an industry leader with annual revenues of over €2bn, employing over 8,000 staff in 15 countries and exporting to over 50 countries. Dawn Meats is currently recruiting a Health & Safety Manager to play a key role in leading and managing health and safety across our Ballyhaunis primary production facility. Responsibilities The successful candidate will be based at our Ballyhaunis facility and will be responsible for:
Sales Assistant
Do you take pride in creating great experiences for others and enjoy working in an environment where no two days are the same. We’re on the lookout for enthusiastic, friendly, and celebration-loving people to join our team as Sales Assistants. Our stores are places of celebration, creativity, and connection—every day of the year. As things get busier, we’re looking for extra hands and friendly faces to help keep everything running smoothly. If you enjoy being part of a vibrant, welcoming environment, we’d love to have you on the team. The day to day What You’ll Be Getting Up To: About You No retail experience needed, you’ll be working with a friendly team and receive full training. What matters most is that you’re friendly, approachable, comfortable on your feet (it gets busy, but it’s all part of the fun!) and ready to help. If you’re flexible with your time — we may even offer shifts across nearby stores if you’re up for it. Why join us If you’ve got great communication skills, love to chat, whilst gaining valuable experience in a fun and friendly environment, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. At cardfactory, you’ll be part of a supportive team, learning new skills and helping to create memorable moments for every customer who walks through our doors. Our colleagues tell us — it’s a great team, good vibes, flexible hours and a job they genuinely love. If you’re ready to be a celebration expert, we’d love to hear from you. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once sufficient suitable applications have been received. We advise applying early to avoid disappointment as applications will be reviewed regularly.
Maintenance Craftsman/Technician
Remuneration The salary scale for the post is: (01/08/2025) €41,565 €42,722 €45,557 €45,842 €46,127 €46,411 €46,697 €46,982 €47,268 €47,553 €47,869 New appointees to any grade start at the minimum point of the scale. Incremental credit will be applied for recognised relevant service in Ireland and abroad (Department of Health Circular 2/2011). Incremental credit is normally granted on appointment, in respect of previous experience in the Civil Service, Local Authorities, Health Service and other Public Service Bodies and Statutory Agencies. Purpose of the post The person appointed will carry out building and carpentry maintenance and repair works as part of a multidisciplinary team comprising of engineers, Craftworkers, general operatives and supporting contractors. To deliver a prompt, efficient cost-effective customer focused service in a team environment. Principal duties and responsibilities Professional The Maintenance Craftsman/Technician (Carpenter) will: · Assist in maintaining all HSE buildings (interior and exterior) in an outstanding condition of readiness by accomplishing timely carpentry maintenance as well as major improvements and renovations. · Be able to operate all types of woodworking equipment to include all hand and bench tools · Be accountable for all tools, and ensure stock of equipment is kept in proper state of repair in accordance with safety standards · Comply with Health and Safety legislation when performing assigned responsibilities · Be required to work mainly on their own and will be required to complete tasks associated with completing the requisitions, which may include drilling, chasing, coring, lifting floor covering, cleaning etc. · Be required to assist all other trades in the completion of small refurbishment projects and new installations · Attend to the maintenance and routine repairs of existing fitted furniture, renovations, locks, doors, PVC windows and doors, glass replacements, roofs, valleys, barges, ridge tiles, floor tiles, shower tiles, facia and soffit, gutters, and down pipes · Assist in the drawing up of planned maintenance programme in consultation with the Maintenance Foreman as required. · Carry out the installation and fabrication of fitted presses, cupboards and shelving. · Carry out first and second fixing for minor building work · Carry out fault-finding and repairs i.e., roof leaks · Carry out planned preventative maintenance programmes, equipment checks, inspections and plant operational and performance log readings as set out by the Maintenance Manager/Maintenance Foreman. · Assist where required, other trades with maintenance duties not related to carpentry, such duties will be assigned by the maintenance foremen and manager. · Be involved in concrete shuttering · Be required to carry out fire door checks and resolve any deflects in line with HSE fire door policy · Operate and carry out planned preventative maintenance programmes as set out by the Maintenance Manager or Foreman. Carry a mobile phone, pager or other aids of communication as required · Operate and work with new technology and provide and maintain such written and computer records, as required from time to time. · Report to the Maintenance Foreman/Maintenance Officer and carry out such duties as are delegated by them for the maintenance and upkeep of the buildings and grounds identified. · Work the days and hours specified by the Maintenance Manager/Maintenance Foreman or nominated officer. This may include evenings and weekends and will be subject to review. Some overtime will be required to be performed periodically. · Record all maintenance activities in a professional manner · Participate in the management of new developments projects, as and when required · Be required to work in adverse conditions in emergency situations as directed (Emergency roof repairs) · Liaise and work with outside contractors, as and when required · Perform maintenance of the building fabric and the hospital grounds, where required · Be required to work in satellite sites from time to time · Be required to take part in any On Call agreement in practice · Be required to assist and train apprentices in their duties · In line with core principles of an integrated workforce, the person employed will carry out any cross-trade duties when required Team Work The Maintenance Craftsman/Technician (Carpenter) will: · Have the competence to work on one’s own initiative and unsupervised, the person employed must have the ability to work effectively within the maintenance team in a proactive approach and manner. Education & Training The Maintenance Craftsman/Technician (Carpenter) will: · Be required to participate in the performance management programme as part of your role. Health & Safety The Maintenance Craftsman/Technician (Carpenter) will: · Familiarise himself/herself with the Fire Fighting Equipment and the Fire & safety Regulations in operation at the complex. · Familiarise himself/herself with the code of Safe Lifting Practice and to always adhere to same · Familiarise himself/herself with the operation of workshop machinery and to always observe good workshop practices · Use protective clothing and equipment as necessary while on duty in accordance with Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 1989 and 2004 and observe all other Safety Procedures currently in force. · Have a working knowledge of the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) Standards as they apply to the role for example, Standards for Healthcare, National Standards for the Prevention and Control of Healthcare Associated Infections, Hygiene Standards etc. and comply with associated HSE protocols for implementing and maintaining these standards as appropriate to the role To support, promote and actively participate in sustainable energy, water and waste initiatives to create a more sustainable, low carbon and efficient health service The above Job Description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties involved and consequently, the post holder may be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post which may be assigned to him/her from time to time and to contribute to the development of the post while in office. Eligibility criteria Qualifications and/ or experience 1. Professional Qualifications, Experience, etc. (a) Eligible applicants will be those who on the closing date for the competition: (i) Possess a Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) Level 6 (or higher) Advanced Certificate Craft - Carpentry & Joinery (or equivalent qualification). Or (ii) Possess the National Craft Certificate issued by FETAC Or (iii) Possess the Senior Trades Certificate issued by Department of Education. Or (iv) Possess a Level 3 Technical/Trade qualification or equivalent issued by City & Guilds, London. And (b) Candidates must possess the requisite technical knowledge and ability, including a high standard of suitability for the proper discharge of the office. Health A candidate for and any person holding the office must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to the office and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. Character Each candidate for and any person holding the office must be of good character. Post specific requirements · Demonstrate depth and breadth of experience in working in an industrial domestic type buildings and/or healthcare environment as relevant to the role · Demonstrate depth and breadth of experience of buildings systems as applied to the healthcare environment, as relevant to the role · Have successfully completed the Solas Safe Pass Health & Safety Awareness Training Programme, or equivalent approved training programme in line with service need (please note if you have not undertaken this training, you will be required to successfully complete this training on taking up the post) · As this post may involve the driving of HSE owned vehicles, the successful candidate is required to hold a full clean Drivers Licence category B Other requirements specific to the post • have access to appropriate transport to fulfil the requirements of the role • As the maintenance service is a 24-hour service, some overtime will be required, periodically • The post holder will be required to participate in emergency call outs • It is desirable that candidates should live within a reasonable travel time of the respective Maintenance Department, such that emergencies can be responded to within a reasonable period. • The post holder will be required to carry a HSE mobile phone or bleep during working hours • Due to the nature of the business of the department, some of the works will be conducted outdoors (on roofs etc.) and in difficult weather conditions. The post holder will be required to work in all weather conditions when requested to do so, or when circumstance dictate. Additional eligibility requirements: Citizenship requirements Eligible candidates must be: (i) EEA, Swiss, or British citizens OR (ii) Non-European Economic Area citizens with permission to reside and work in the State Read Appendix 2 of the Additional Campaign Information for further information on accepted Stamps for Non-EEA citizens resident in the State, including those with refugee status. To qualify candidates must be eligible by the closing date of the campaign. Skills, competencies and/or knowledge Candidates Must: Technical/Professional Skills · Demonstrate sufficient technical knowledge to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the post. · Demonstrate evidence of workshop machinery skills and, be able to demonstrate knowledge of safe working practices with workshop machinery · Demonstrate an awareness of health & safety regulations and risk management, as relevant to the role · Demonstrate experience in the measurement of materials · Demonstrate an ability to develop method safety statements Leadership and Team Work Skills · Demonstrate leadership and team working skills within a multi-disciplinary team · Demonstrate the ability to work on own initiative Planning and Organisational Skills · Demonstrate an ability to organise tools and equipment to complete maintenance and project work · Demonstrate an ability to implement work schedules · Demonstrate effective planning and organising skills · Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of value for money in the performance of work · Demonstrate an ability to manage deadlines and handle multiple tasks effectively · Demonstrate experience in working effectively under pressure Problem Solving & Decision Making · Demonstrate the ability to evaluate information, solve problems and make decisions in a timely manner · Demonstrate the ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team to resolve problems and implement solutions Commitment to Providing a Quality Service · Demonstrate a commitment to providing a quality service including an awareness an appreciation of the service user such as patients, medical and non-medical staff Communication / Interpersonal Skills · Demonstrate effective communication skills including the ability to present information in a clear concise manner, written and verbal · Demonstrate an ability to receive and implement instructions in an effective and efficient manner
Electronics Technician
Job Overview The successful candidate will be responsible for electronic and maintenance activities with in a manufacturing environment comprising of both preventive and reactive duties, to also include data collection/documentation for validated systems. They will take the lead role in maintaining, troubleshooting electronic equipment and instrumentation forming part of our pharmaceutical manufacturing plant. Managing the data and documentation for all data collected from the validated systems within Norbrook. This role can either be continental shifts, including days, nights and weekends OR permanent night shift. Main Activities/Tasks
