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Essential Skills Tutor - Numeracy (Ref: E/NT/B/826) Job details: Hours: 35 hours per week Salary: Competitive Contract: Permanent Job Background: To be responsible for the delivery and assessment of Entry Level 1-3, Level 1-2 qualifications in Essential Skills Training - Numeracy in accordance with standards laid down by the Awarding Organisation. To be responsible for ensuring each Programme participant has the opportunity to achieve accreditation in Essential Skills Numeracy which is necessary to progress in training and work. Main Duties and Responsibilities: To develop and demonstrate a thorough knowledge of the guidelines of training programmes designed to increase the Essential Skills of learners To assess individual training needs in relation to the required level of Essential Skills Training as part of a formal induction process To take appropriate action to ensure each candidate has the maximum opportunity to attain an Essential Skills Training qualification within his or her ability To prepare and maintain group and individual learning plans To agree and compile Assessment Plans which demonstrate how Essential Skills Training will be delivered and assessed at key stages To create and maintain a warm, welcoming and supportive environment responsive to the needs of participants with multiple barriers to learning To be responsible for maintaining accurate and comprehensive records of attendance and progress at Essential Skills classes Essential Criteria: Educated to 5 GCSE’s Grade C or above (or equivalent) including English and Maths Degree in Mathematics as per DfE requirements (circular 01/12) minimum of one-year previous experience delivering Numeracy. Desirable Criteria: A recognised teaching qualification or Post Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) or UUJ Certificate in Teaching (CIT) A working knowledge of current Training & Employment Programmes A minimum of 1 year working with unemployed and young school leavers. Experience of reaching attainment targets of Essential Skills Numeracy qualification For more information, or a full job description/person specification, please contact the Human Resources Department Tel: (028) 9032 5835 or email: recruit@brysongroup.org Application packs with full job description are downloadable from https://bryson.getgotjobs.co.uk/home, where there is also the option to apply online. A satisfactory Access NI Enhanced / Standard disclosure or Garda Clearance is required prior to commencement of employment. Bryson adheres to Access NI Code of Practice available upon request. Closing date for receipt of completed applications is: Wednesday 26th August 2026 at 6pm
Digital Skills Tutor
Digital Skills Tutor (Ref: E/DST/B/826) Job details: Hours: 35 hours per week Salary: Competitive Contract: Permanent Job Background: To be responsible for the delivery and assessment of qualifications in Essential Skills Training - ICT/Digital Skills in accordance with standards laid down by the Awarding Organisation. To be responsible for ensuring each Programme participant has the opportunity to achieve accreditation in which is necessary to progress in training and work. Main Duties and Responsibilities: Develop and demonstrate a thorough knowledge of the guidelines of training programmes designed to increase the economic activity of learners Assess individual training needs in relation to the required level as part of a formal induction process To take appropriate action to ensure each candidate has the maximum opportunity to attain a relevant qualification appropriate to ability To agree and compile Assessment Plans with each learner that outlines how the targeted qualification will be delivered and achieved To create and maintain a warm, welcoming and supportive environment responsive to the needs of participants presenting with barriers to learning To ensure all participants are provided with a high level of pastoral care support Essential Criteria: Educated to 5 GCSE’s Grade C or above (or equivalent) including English and Maths A minimum of a Level 3 qualification/ Degree in ICT as per DfE requirements A minimum of one year previous experience delivering Digital / Essential Skills ICT qualifications to Level 2. Experience of standardisation within a working team. Desirable Criteria: Post Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) or UUJ Certificate in Teaching (CIT) A working knowledge of current Training & Employment Programmes A minimum of 1 year working with unemployed and young school leavers. For more information, or a full job description/person specification, please contact the Human Resources Department Tel: (028) 9084 8494 or email: recruit@brysongroup.org Application packs with full job description are downloadable from https://bryson.getgotjobs.co.uk/home, where there is also the option to apply online. A satisfactory Access NI Enhanced / Standard disclosure or Garda Clearance is required prior to commencement of employment. Bryson adheres to Access NI Code of Practice available upon request. Closing date for receipt of completed applications is: Wednesday 26th August 2026 at 6pm
IT Technical Officer
As a member of the ICT Support services team, the post-holder will provide a range of high quality responsive ICT Support, delivering an excellent customer focused service via the helpdesk or direct engagement to students and staff throughout the College’s Educational, and Business Sections both onsite and remotely, to advise, guide and resolve issues. The Post Holder will maintain Endpoints and associated Software and Peripherals for their Identified areas. The Post holder will work as part of an IT Services Team in the Support and Monitoring of allocated ICT Systems and Services College wide. This post is a full time permanent position within the College. Closing date for applications is Friday 28th August 2026 at 12noon. Please note all correspondance 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.
MIS Officer
JOB PURPOSE The post holder will work as part of a wider MIS Team under the direction and guidance of the Senior MIS Officer and will be responsible for supporting and developing a programme of management information reports and processes to facilitate validation and verification of data held on the College MIS and related systems. The post-holder will work with other administrators and staff across a range of functional areas and will provide advice and guidance on use of reports in order to ensure that the duties of the post are carried out in an effective and efficient manner. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES The successful candidate will be responsible for any or all of the following duties: • Develop and implement solutions to bring about operational improvements through better use and integration of college information systems; • Create management reports using College reporting tools (e.g. SQL, Pivot Tables etc.) providing data in formats to facilitate interrogation, analysis and review. • Identify opportunities to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness through development and application of new systems, processes and technologies; • Develop and support systems and processes to facilitate timely, accurate and reliable data input to College MIS and related systems. • Develop, generate and support a suite of reports to assist managers, administrators and staff across the College to verify and validate data on College systems. • Provide accurate and reliable management information in a timely manner. • Instruct College staff on all MIS processes and procedures as appropriate and provide clear guidance and instructions to all relevant staff on agreed data coding standards and associated MIS procedures. • Use data validation processes to ensure that the College performance against funding targets is constantly monitored and reported on. • Assist with the production of accurate and reliable returns to the Department for Economy as required. • Develop and implement processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness of data input. • Generate reports to identify data errors (e.g. course and module set-up, coding, etc.) and issue to relevant managers (ADs / HoFs / CAMS / Campus Services) for corrective action. • Monitor to ensure data errors are corrected on a timely basis and provide exception reports to senior management as appropriate. • Assist with all internal and external Audit and other management review processes. • Assist with student withdrawals, transfers, course cancellations and postponement processes. Management Responsibilities • Assist Senior MIS Officer updating and production of MIS policies and procedures. • Produce weekly/monthly reports for Senior MIS Officer. • Check accuracy of data and investigate and respond to queries for Department returns (e.g. CDR, FELS and Essential Skills). • Provide advice and guidance to College staff in MIS processes and procedures. • Identify opportunities to enhance operational efficiency through development and application of new systems, processes and technology. • Day to day supervision and allocation of work to Course Administrators, providing advice, assistance and training as required. • Provide training to other members of the MIS Department when necessary. • Co-ordinate responses to internal data requests. • Provide support to Senior MIS Officer in all aspects of MIS. General • Participate in the enrolment cover rota as appropriate. • 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 Qualifications and Experience A qualification at Level 4 (or higher) in Computing/Information Systems or a closely related area and six months experience using, developing and supporting management information systems and processes Or A qualification at Level 4 (or higher) in any subject area and have one years’ experience using, developing and supporting management information systems and processes GCSE English (Grade A*-C) or Essential Skills Level 2 in Literacy or equivalent qualification. GCSE Mathematics (Grade A*-C) or Essential Skills Level 2 Numeracy or NICATS Access Maths Modules or an equivalent qualification. A minimum of one year’s experience of supporting a suite of reports for management using advanced features within Microsoft Excel. E.g. using VLOOKUP formulas, pivot tables etc. Desirable Experience A minimum of one year’s experience of creating and supporting a suite of reports for management using SQL. 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.
Parent Support Worker
Parent Support Worker Location: Southeastern Trust Area, based in North Down and Ards - Remote Salary: £7,009.6 per annum (£13.48 per hour) Contract: Permanent Work hours: 10 hours per week - two days a week required, must include Thursdays. Belfast Central Mission (BCM) is an award-winning leading charity with social care projects and social enterprises across Northern Ireland. With over 300 staff and volunteers delivering services across Northern Ireland to support people at their point of need. BCM Parents' Support programme aims to help parents and their children (5–13-year-olds) by offering both emotional and practical support through early intervention. This is offered via home-based support, formal group work and informal peer support groups to parents. What we can offer you Please refer to the job description for further details. Belfast Central Mission is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Support Worker
Support Worker Location: Riverside Place, 191-193 Donaghadee Road, Bangor, Co Down BT20 4RY Salary : £25,935.52 per annum (£13.48 per hour) Contract: Permanent Work hours: 37 hours per week rota based, days, evenings and weekends. Please note we do not offer sponsorship for thIs role . Your new role As a Support worker you will ensure that you listen to the needs and feelings of the young person to enable you to facilitate any necessary help that they need, including interventions and signposting them to other support services to give them every opportunity to get the help that they need and deserve. You will assist the young people to cope with significant changes associated with adulthood, encourage them to make their own decisions and educate them on general life activities in terms of health, hygiene, finance, housing, etc. You will work as part of a team to maintain tidiness, cleanliness and hygiene standards in all communal areas ensuring all health and safety requirements are met. What we can offer you Please see attached job description and specification for further details We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Technician In Electrical Installation
Technician in Electrical Installation Full Time, Permanent, 36 hours per week Starting Salary: £28,598 per annum Downpatrick Campus ABOUT US Northern Ireland’s Further Education sector is a key driver of both economic and social inclusion. SERC as a college is a hub of innovation, collaboration and industry partnerships along with a strong community focus. We pride ourselves on delivering internationally recognised high-quality, industry-relevant courses, which equip our students with the skills necessary to grow and shape our economy and to transform their own lives in doing so. We are committed to continuous improvement and to fostering a supportive culture of creativity and inclusivity as a catalyst for success. If you are interested in being part of a dynamic and forward-thinking institution that helps benefit society and creates transformational opportunities for learners, SERC may have a role for you. The College offers a wide range of employee benefits, rewards and recognitions: 23 days annual leave + 12 public holidays (plus 7 additional annual leave days after 5 years’ service) Additional leave to supplement closures during Easter, July & Christmas. NILGOSC defined benefiter CARE pension scheme with employer contribution rate of 15.5%. Corporate healthcare cash plan scheme. Annual free health checks onsite. Access to College gym facilities free of charge along with reduced rate membership with a range of gyms. Mind Yourself health & wellbeing initiatives. Cycle to Work scheme. Teachers Credit Union. Access to hair, nail & beauty salons onsite. Continuous Professional Development opportunities via our dedicated Learning Academy We currently have a vacancy for a Technician in Electrical Installation JOB PURPOSE Reporting to the Head of School the post-holder will be responsible for providing technical support and assistance to lecturers/courses in the relevant curriculum area. ESSENTIAL CRITERIA Have completed a Level 3 or above apprenticeship in Electrical Installation with certified documentation Have a minimum of 2 years’ experience working in the Electrical Installation industry Demonstrate knowledge of health and safety in a workshop environment Demonstrate effective organisational skills Demonstrate effective interpersonal and communications skills, both written and oral Demonstrate competence in the use of Microsoft Office package. For further information on the main duties and responsibilities and criteria for this role, please see attached Job Description.
Technical Officer
**Please read the recruitment pack before completing your application** Job Summary The post holder will be responsible to the Senior Specialist Building Control Surveyor for the effective and efficient administration and enforcement of Energy Performance of Buildings Legislation; and partnership working with Land and Property Services on vacant properties. Routine enforcement of Building Regulations including on-site inspections and plan-checking duties. Duration of Appointment Permanent Work Pattern 36hrs Monday – Friday This post is eligible to participate in the Flexi Scheme. Location Downpatrick or Newry. Whilst the Council are recruiting for a permanent Technical Officer in Downpatrick or Newry, please note that a reserve list will be compiled for future permanent, temporary, full time and part time Technical Officer positions at Council Offices in Downpatrick, Newry and other Council locations for a period of 12 months. Salary Scale SO1, spinal point 25-27, £36,363 - £38,220 per annum based on a 36 hour week (pro rata to hours worked). Plus 19% employer pension contribution. It is Council policy to appoint at minimum salary scale point.
Planning Assistant
**Please read the recuitment pack before completing your application** Whilst the Council are recruiting for a permanent Planning Assistant, please note that a reserve list will be compiled for future permanent, temporary, full time and part time posts for Planning Assistant positions at Council Offices in both Downpatrick and Newry. Job Summary To provide professional and technical advice, guidance and recommendations, and to carry out all the functions associated with the delivery of the Council’s responsibilities and statutory functions in respect of Planning. Hours of work 36 hours per week. The post holder must be prepared to work outside normal office hours, including evenings, weekends, and Public and extra Statutory Holidays for which the appropriate payment will be made or time in lieu granted if relevant. Duration of Appointment Permanent. Work Pattern Flexi 36 hours Monday to Friday. Hours of work are kept under review and may change in order to meet operational requirements, providing requisite notice. Location Location is Downpatrick or Newry. The post holder may be required to transfer to other locations in accordance with any requirements stated in the Job Description, any reviews of service delivery or other requirements as may arise from time to time. Any amendments made to work location will be implemented following appropriate consultation and provision of reasonable notice. Salary SO1, NJC spinal point 25 - 27, £36,363- £38,220 per annum based on a 36 hour week (pro rata to hours worked).
AONB And Geopark Project Officer: Peatplus
** Please read the recruitment pack before completing your application ** Job Summary To be responsible for the financial administration, procurement, and delivery coordination of Newry, Mourne and Down District Council’s role within the PEAT+ Project, a PEACEPLUS-funded cross-border initiative focused on peatland restoration, climate action, and biodiversity enhancement. The postholder will ensure the effective management of Council’s PEAT+ budget, including procurement processes, grant claims, financial monitoring, and audit compliance. They will coordinate and oversee the delivery of project outputs across Slieve Gullion SAC and Eastern Mournes SAC, ensuring that all activities are delivered on time, within budget, and in accordance with PEACEPLUS requirements, partnership agreements, and Council governance procedures. The role will involve working closely with internal departments, project partners, and external contractors to ensure that all project deliverables, monitoring, and reporting requirements are met to the highest standard. The project is supported by PEACEPLUS, a programme managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB). Duration of Appointment This is a temporary funded post until 30 June 2029, which may be extended or curtailed subject to funding. Working Pattern 36hrs Monday – Friday. All posts are eligible to participate in the Flexi Scheme. Reserve List Whilst the Council are recruiting for a temporary AONB and Geopark Project Officer: Peatplus in Downpatrick or Crossmaglen Community Centre, please note that a reserve list will be compiled for future permanent, temporary, full time and part time AONB and Geopark Project Officer: Peatplus positions at Council Offices in Downpatrick and Crossmaglen Community Centre for a period of 12 months. The postholder may be required to transfer to other locations in accordance with any requirements stated in the Job Description, any reviews of service delivery or other requirements as may arise from time to time. Any amendments made to work location will be implemented following appropriate consultation and provision of reasonable notice. Salary Scale SO1, NJC spinal point 25 - 27, £36,363- £38,220 per annum based on a 36 hour week (pro rata to hours worked). Plus 19% employer pension contribution. It is Council policy to appoint at minimum salary scale point.
