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INFORMATION GOVERNANCE MANAGER & DATA PROTECTION OFFICER Full-time, permanent post, 36 hours per week. Monday to Thursday 8.45am – 5pm & Friday 8.45am – 3.30pm Bangor, Lisburn, Newtownards 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: We currently have a vacancy for an Information Governance Manager and Data Protection Officer: JOB PURPOSE South Eastern Regional College (SERC) believes that good information governance and assurance practice should be embedded in the way the College operates. The Information Governance Manager and Data Protection Officer (DPO) role is to enable and ensure that each corporate function and academic school, and all members of staff, uphold this principle. The role’s core objective is to ensure the College complies with all current and future information governance legislation related to data protection, e-privacy and Freedom of Information and governance codes of practice, advising on appropriate management of associated risks. The College, as a public body, is mandated to designate a Data Protection Officer under the current UK GDPR / DPA 2018. SERC is a data controller that is considered a Public Authority which therefore requires the College to maintain a Data Protection Officer function. As the Data Protection Officer, the post-holder will fulfil the statutory obligation and responsibilities of this office. The Data Protection Officer aspect of the role is a governance and advisory role and requires application of in-depth knowledge of data protection and information laws to the College sector. For further information on the main duties and responsibilities of this role, please see attached job description.
Finance Officer
The Finance Officer will be responsible as a member of a multi-skilled team, for a wide range of duties primarily relating to Employee Payments, Income Collection or Supplier Payments. The postholder would not be expected to be proficient in all of these areas from the outset but should have experience in at least two of the areas. The Finance Officer will contribute to the efficient and effective running of the finance service in a confidential manner Please note:
Procurement Assistant
Job Summary To assist the Senior Procurement Officer in the provision of procurement support across the Council including undertaking tender competitions and providing support to Officers at all stages of the tendering process from initiation meeting with client to award and contract management within the constraints of UK procurement regulations Please note
Estates Regulation Manager
The postholder will be responsible for managing and delivering the functions of the Estates Regulation (Marine Facilities & Car Parks) Service Unit, ensuring marine facilities and car parks operate in full compliance with relevant legislation, regulatory obligations, and industry best practice while supporting high-quality service delivery. Please note • This is a permanent, full-time post, working 36 hours per week. • The working hours are Monday to Thursday 9.00am to 5.00pm and Friday 9.00 am to 4.30 pm. • A reserve list may be kept from this recruitment exercise. • All correspondence in relation to the job vacancy will be completed by email and phone. Therefore, it is important that applicants ensure a valid e-mail address and mobile number are provided and entered accurately when filling out the application form. • Applicants should ensure they check their emails including junk folders regularly. Benefits Employees have access to a wide range of benefits at Ards and North Down Borough Council. In addition to a competitive salary, the Council supports all staff in their career aspirations through learning and development opportunities. Current key benefits include: • 35 days of annual leave (including bank/public holidays), rising to 38 days after five years of service, and 41 days after 10 years of service. • Northern Ireland Local Government Pension Scheme (Council contributes 19% of salary). • Health benefits: Westfield Healthcare Scheme; Leisure Centre Membership; Cycle to Work Scheme. • Flexi time / Time Off in Lieu (TOIL). • Education / qualifications support after qualifying period. • Plus much more …
Healthcare Assistant
Healthcare Assistant – Holywood - (Job Ref: 26N/HCAH) Randox Health continues to be at the forefront of clinical diagnostics, dedicated to improving health worldwide with our disruptive technology and innovative diagnostic solutions. We have an exciting new career opportunity for a Healthcare Assistant within our clinic in Holywood and Belfast. Location : Randox Health Holywood, 2 Reburn Square, Holywood, Co, Down, BT18 9HZ. Successful applicants will work within a dynamic rota model. This means that while rotas will be provided in advance, scheduled shifts may be across different clinic locations within the relevant cluster area, depending on customer demand and operational requirements. This role will also cover the clinic on the Lisburn Road in Belfast. Contract Offered : Full-time, permanent Working Hours / Shifts : 4 on 4 off shift pattern, including weekends, working 7am to 7pm. For this position, as you may be in contact with live blood samples, you must be vaccinated against Hepatitis B or be able to get it following a successful interview stage. In line with Care Quality Commission guidelines, the successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced Access NI check. Right to Work Requirement Please note that this role requires candidates to have the legal right to work in the UK for a minimum of 12 months from the application date. This is to ensure completion of our 9-month probationary period and for any potential sponsorship decisions to be considered. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship at the point of hire. What does this role involve? This role is responsible for ensuring customers have an excellent experience from the moment they enter our clinic, taking blood samples from both private and corporate clients. This is a varied role that may also include the following responsibilities: • Conduct comprehensive client appointments, including blood and urine sample collection, personal health measurements, and data entry into our Patient Information Systems (PIS). • Demonstrate sensitive communication to ensure client understanding and consent. • Maintain accurate records in PIS, uploading all relevant documentation. • Represent the company professionally at offsite events and appointments. • Engage in upselling and cross-selling at our private health clinic. • Proactively drive sales and exceed targets. • Help with reception, front of house and other administrative duties. • Complete company forms, specimen labelling, and laboratory test order forms accurately. Essential criteria: • Experience within a healthcare or customer service environment. • Confident using IT programmes. • Flexibility with working hours, as required by the business inclusive of evenings and weekends. • Flexibility to work from offsite locations at least once per month. • Strong communication skills. • Currently have the right to work in the UK without visa sponsorship. Desirable: • Previous Phlebotomy experience and certificate or equivalent training. • Experience in a private healthcare setting. • Experience in customer service. • 6 months experience in Phlebotomy. • Sales / Retail experience. • Valid UK or Irish driving licence.
Validation Manager, Sterilisation
Job Overview Reporting to the Head of Validations, the Validation Manager - Sterilisation leads the Sterilisation and Aseptic Processing Validation function, ensuring validation activities comply with GMP requirements, regulatory expectations, and company quality standards. You will provide technical leadership for sterilisation, aseptic processing, and contamination control validation, maintaining the validated state through lifecycle management, change control, periodic review, continuous improvement, and inspection readiness Main Activities/Tasks
Phlebotomist
Phlebotomist - Newry - (Job Ref: 26N/PNWR) Randox Health continues to be at the forefront of clinical diagnostics, dedicated to improving health worldwide with our disruptive technology and innovative diagnostic solutions. Our staff are at the heart of everything we do and achieve. We have an exciting new career opportunity for a Phlebotomist within our clinic in Newry. Location : 69 Hill St, Newry BT34 1DG. Contract Offered : Full-time, permanent Working Hours / Shifts : Alternating between a Monday to Friday and Tuesday to Saturday shift pattern. Start and finish times with be a mixture of.40am to 3.20pm, and 7.40am to 4.20pm. These shifts are subject to change. For this position, as you may be in contact with live blood samples, you must be vaccinated against Hepatitis B or be able to get it following a successful interview stage. In line with Care Quality Commission guidelines, the successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced Access NI check. Right to Work Requirement Please note that this role requires candidates to have the legal right to work in the UK for a minimum of 12 months from the application date. This is to ensure completion of our 9-month probationary period and for any potential sponsorship decisions to be considered. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship at the point of hire. What does the Phlebotomist role involve? This role is responsible for ensuring customers have an excellent experience from the moment they enter our clinic, taking blood samples from both private and corporate clients. This is a varied role that may also include the following responsibilities: • Conduct comprehensive client appointments, including blood and urine sample collection, personal health measurements, and data entry into our Patient Information Systems (PIS). • Demonstrate sensitive communication to ensure client understanding and consent. • Maintain accurate records in PIS, uploading all relevant documentation. • Represent the company professionally at offsite events and appointments. • Engage in upselling and cross-selling at our private health clinic. • Help out with reception and front of house duties. • Proactively drive sales and exceed targets. • Complete company forms, specimen labelling, and laboratory test order forms accurately. • Demonstrate high IT literacy in order to manager various software systems and daily tasks. Essential criteria: • Previous experience in customer service or a healthcare environment. • Confident using IT programmes. • Flexibility with working hours, as required by the business inclusive of evenings and weekends. • Flexibility to work from offsite locations at least once per month. • Strong communication skills. • Currently have the right to work in the UK without visa sponsorship. Desirable: • Previous Phlebotomy experience and certificate or equivalent training. • Experience in a private healthcare setting. • 2 years experience in Phlebotomy. • Sales / Retail experience. • Valid UK or Irish driving licence.
MIS Officer
SALARY: £32,597 - £36,363 PER ANNUM LOCATION: PORTADOWN CAMPUS (There will be a requirement to travel to other campuses) REPORTS TO: SENIOR 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.
Executive Assistant To Principal & Chief
Provide comprehensive, proactive, and confidential executive support to the Principal & Chief Executive. This role involves working independently to manage a wide range of administrative, strategic, and operational matters within a complex, multimillion-budget, multi-stakeholder environment. The postholder will act as a primary point of contact for all stakeholders and ensure professional, efficient functioning of the Principal & Chief Executive's office, while enhancing the College's reputation. This is a full time permanent position within the College. Closing date for applications is Friday 25th September 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.
TAMS Administrator
JOB PURPOSE The post-holder will work under the direction and guidance of the Apprenticeship Manager to ensure efficient and effective administrative support for the apprenticeship team of the College. The post-holder will play an integral role in supporting the Apprenticeship Manager to maintain compliance with the digital administration of the apprenticeship programmes via the Department for the Economy (DfE) Training and Apprenticeship Management System (TAMS) and will contribute to the effective operation of the Apprenticeship, Work Based Learning and Employability Team. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES The successful candidate will be responsible for any or all of the following duties: • Input data for the registration of apprentices onto the TAMS system ensuring adherence with ORs and assist with the management of the data for effective programme delivery. • Liaise with DfE to verify apprenticeship details where registration is not automatic and respond to DfE requests for additional information. • Key details of achievements to departmental/college systems in line with ORs to ensure regular income is maintained. • Prepare, check and process monthly claims for payment ensuring accuracy of details. • Update college systems e.g. EBS and Skills Training Database to verify results, issue communication and manage the administration of the apprenticeship programme. • Support the Apprenticeship Liaison Officer with administration and tasks as and when required. • Liaise with employers in preparation for the payment of employer incentives. • Verify payments against bank statements. • Liaise with DfE as necessary on funding issues e.g. disability support. • Administer and monitor the claiming of milestones and alert curriculum staff if they are outstanding. • Monitor outstanding certificates for Essential Skills, technical certificates, NVQ and ERR. • Keep up-to-date reports and inform lecturers and the Apprenticeship Manager of issues arising. • Run reports on leavers, achievers, progressions, performance, etc. • Liaise with external agencies e.g. DfE including ICT services, Jobs & Benefits Offices, Banks, Housing Executive etc. • Prepare files/records for inspection by DfE, ESF Managing Authority and the Education Training Inspectorate. • Answer enquiries from apprentices, staff, employers and/or the general public. • Assist in the collation of information, compilation and dissemination of reports for senior management. • Office administration including word-processing/typing letters, reports, photocopying, post duties. • Arrange and service meetings as required, taking minutes and circulation of same. • Maintain archiving systems in line with DfE ORs and college policies. • Processing orders and raising requisitions ensuring adherence to procurement policies. • Process invoices in a timely fashion for approvals. 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 A minimum of a Level 3 qualification (or higher) in any discipline e.g. A Level / BTEC National Diploma / Level 3 Certificate. A pass grade at GCSE Level in English Language or Essential Skills Level 2 in Literacy or an equivalent qualification. A pass grade at GCSE Level in Mathematics or Essential Skills Level 2 in Numeracy or NICATS Access Maths Modules or an equivalent qualification. A minimum of one year’s experience of working in a busy work environment in a customer-facing role. A working knowledge of a range of software packages including Microsoft Office suite. Desirable 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.
