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The post-holder will be required to identify, plan, organise, direct and control a diverse range of programmes to meet contractual requirements and apprenticeship opportunities for faculties as required. This will include managing the administration of the Department for the Economy (DfE) Operational Requirements (ORs) and associated administrative activities through the Training and Management System (TAMS). The post-holder will be responsible for processes across the College to ensure the effective delivery of a range of apprenticeship opportunities for students and employers. The post-holder will be required to represent the College in working groups with other relevant organisations as necessary. This will involve management of staff and all administrative processes associated with the following areas: L2/L3 Apprenticeship Contracts Higher Level Apprenticeships Training contracts with external organisations This is a full time permanent position within the College. Closing date for applications is Friday 30th October 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.
Work Based Learning And Employability Manager
The post‑holder will lead, manage, and shape the College’s Work Based Learning and Employability provision across Traineeships, Further Education (FE) and Apprenticeships. The role is focused on helping learners gain real, meaningful experience of the workplace and develop the skills, confidence, and behaviours they need to move into employment, apprenticeships, or further study. The role involves leading the development and implementation of the College new Connect and Employ Hub, the Skills Passport and a suite of employability programmes and work placement activity around this. The post‑holder will ensure that all employability and work‑based learning activity meets organisational requirements, funding and regulatory standards, and quality benchmarks while supporting learners to progress into positive destinations. The role also includes the day to day management of the team of Industry Liaison Executives as well as collaboration with a range of curriculum colleagues and work placement providers. This is a full time permanent position within the College. Closing date for applications is Friday 30th October 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.
Quality And Performance Manager
The Quality & Performance Manager will play a key role in embedding, implementing, and maintaining the quality standards associated with the College’s Apprenticeship and Work‑Based Learning (WBL) provision. The postholder will support the monitoring and reporting of performance against Apprenticeship contract requirements, ensuring full compliance with operational requirements, data standards, and internal quality processes. Working collaboratively with curriculum teams, MIS, employer engagement, and other support departments, the postholder will provide high‑quality data insights, manage compliance activity, and contribute to continuous improvement across the student lifecycle. The role will ensure that all learner journeys, documentation, and performance data meet the expectations of internal stakeholders, external regulators, and funding bodies. This is a full time permanent position within the College. Closing date for applications is Friday 30th October 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.
Head Of Technology And Digital Services
HEAD OF TECHNOLOGY AND DIGITAL SERVICES Full-time, permanent post, 36 hours per week. Monday to Thursday 8.45am – 5pm & Friday 8.45am – 3.30pm Bangor, Lisburn or 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’re 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: For further information on the main duties and responsibilities of this role, please see attached job description.
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 within a construction 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.
Category C Driver / Team Leader
The post holder will drive a range of vehicles within Waste & Cleansing Services and to complete a range of vehicle checks as required. To work as team leader ensuring the collection and removal of recyclables, household, industrial and commercial waste, including bulky items from various locations. Carry out street cleaning and skip emptying duties throughout the Borough. The post holder will also provide flexible and effective cover across a range of Council services delivered by the Waste and Cleansing Section. Ensure that all responsibilities are carried out in timely effective manner and that general confidentiality is maintained in all issues relating to the work of the Council. Please note
Fitness Associate
Committing to the one-team ethos, you will be flexible and collaborative, and you will actively support all colleagues and other activities necessary to deliver the leisure service objectives and will be expected to undertake a wide range of duties across a range of leisure facilities. As a Fitness Associate, you will implement the Council’s Fitness, Rehabilitation, Strategy and Plans, both inside and outside of the Gym environment. You will also be responsible for the delivery of an innovative health and fitness programme and will provide and maintain a quality customer service, including, but not limited to, being responsible for devising and delivering health and fitness instruction programmes, centre-based coaching classes and Exercise Referral (i.e. PARs/Healthwise) and rehabilitation programmes, ensuring that service delivery is achieved to specified standards with a quality leisure experience being offered to all our customers. You will ensure that facilities are clean and well prepared, all relevant equipment is serviceable and properly handled/set up/taken down. You will ensure that all Health and Safety and hygiene standards are always maintained in accordance with the current Quality System and relevant legislation. Please note
Senior Gardener/grounds Person
The person appointed will be responsible for carrying out a range of horticultural, grounds and facility maintenance service tasks within all Parks & Cemeteries locations identified by the line manager either individually or as part of a team, ensuring all areas are well maintained, clean and presentable. To ensure effective communication with site users, other members of the team and line management. Assist in the community development of the Parks and Cemeteries Service through internal and external initiatives that engage Service stakeholders. Please note
Production Operator
Production Operator – (Job Ref: 26N/PDOP) Randox Laboratories continues to develop disruptive innovations in Diagnostics and Healthcare globally. We are proud to have been named the Number 1 company in Northern Ireland for the second consecutive year in the Belfast Telegraph Top 100 Companies List for 2024. Our staff are at the heart of everything we do and achieve. We have an exciting new career opportunity for a Production Operator within our biochip team. What does our Biochip team do? Our Biochip team manufacture products for use across our Biochip Array Technology Analysers including Evidence, Investigator, MultiStat and Evolution. Our cutting-edge technology is used in Laboratories and Hospitals to diagnose health tests as wells as veterinary samples, and food testing. Location: 44 Largy Road, Crumlin, BT29 4RN. ** Please note, unfortunately, there are NO public transport options that serve this site. Having your means of transport is essential for this role. Contract Offered : Full-time, permanent. Working Hours / Shifts : Hours can vary depending on what team you work in. Standard hours are 7am to 5.40pm, (Monday- Thursday). However, night shifts are also available and may be required on occasion (6pm-6am Monday – Wednesday). What does the Production Operator role involve? The role of Production Operator will be working on the production of the Randox Biochip Array products. Key duties: • Calibration and maintenance of equipment • The operation and troubleshooting of automated production lines involved in the assembly of instrument specific Biochip Array products. • The accurate completion of manufacturing and stock records. • Completion and recording of manufacturing outputs for KPIs • The cleaning down of machines and the work area in accordance with standard operating procedures. • Monitoring of the cleanroom environment to process defined specifications • Assisting in the training of staff in departmental procedures and systems. • The alerting of the Biochip formulation Team Leader and Manager to any problems in the manufacture or testing of Biochip products and highlighting any non-conformances • Accurate identification and removal of rejected biochips during assembly process • High quality sealing and accurate labelling of Biochip Array products Who can apply? Essential criteria: • Be qualified to GCSE level or have previous experience in a production or manufacturing environment. • Be physically able to work on your feet all day. • Have the right to work in the UK. Desirable: • Computer literate and confidence in the use and application of Microsoft Office packages. • Working knowledge of Health and Safety procedures, including CoSHH. • Experience in manufacturing environment. • Flexibility to work different shift patterns. • Hold a full driving license, as the site is quite remote. How do I apply? Click Apply on the site you are seeing this advert on they will submit your CV to Randox for review. This advert may be open for as long as 30 days although we may close the advert early if we receive sufficient applicants to fill the roles.
Validations Analyst
Based within the Validation Department Qualification Section, the successful candidate will be involved in the qualification of pharmaceutical equipment, facilities and utilities including computerised control and monitoring systems across each of the Norbrook sites. Main Activities/Tasks The role will include but not be limited to:
