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The post‑holder will be responsible for sourcing, securing, coordinating, monitoring, and reviewing work placements for learners across a range of vocational areas. They will act as the primary point of contact between the College, employers, trainees/students, and placement providers. The post-holder will ensure that all placements comply with college policies, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Health & Safety requirements. They will prepare learners for placement, support employers, maintain accurate records, and contribute to quality assurance and continuous improvement processes. This is a full time permanent position within the College. Closing date for applications is Friday 11th 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.
Catering Assistant
The successful post holder will provide catering support in the Faculty of Professional Services to ensure the smooth running of the College’s kitchens and restaurants This is a full time permanent position within the College. Closing date for applications is Friday 11th 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.
IT Technical Lead
The IT Technical Lead is responsible for leading the delivery of high-quality ICT support services primarily within their designated campus, ensuring that students and staff receive a responsive, reliable and secure IT service. The postholder will have responsibility for assigned elements of the College’s IT services on a cross-campus basis, working under the direction of senior staff within Operations, Systems, Network Infrastructure and Security. The role includes technical leadership, service improvement, incident management, endpoint and systems administration, security operations, staff supervision and support for the development and implementation of College ICT services. This is a full time permanent position within the College. Closing date for applications is Friday 11th 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.
Financial Accountant
The post holder will: This is a full time permanent position within the College. Closing date for applications is Friday 11th 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.
Lecturer In Plumbing
Lecturer in Plumbing Permanent Post, Newtownards Campus, 1FTE, 36 hours per week Starting Salary point 1: £32,600 per annum 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: 49 days annual leave + 12 public holidays Defined benefit CARE pension scheme with employer contribution rate of 29.1%. 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 Lecturer in Plumbing. JOB PURPOSE To become a member of the teaching team in current courses of study and assist with future developments. ESSENTIAL CRITERIA Hold GCSE English (Grade A-C) / Essential Skills Level 2 (or higher) in Communication; and GCSE Maths (Grade A-C) / Essential Skills Level 2 (or higher) in Numeracy, or NICATS Access Maths Modules. Hold a Level 5 or above qualification in Construction Building Services or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent Have completed a full NVQ Level 3 or above apprenticeship in Plumbing or or equivalent Have a minimum of two years’ experience working within the Plumbing Industry Currently qualified as an approved Assessor and hold an A1 award or be prepared to obtain an Assessor qualification Demonstrate excellent administrative, planning, and organisational skills. Demonstrate a high level of competency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite. Demonstrate the ability to work on own initiative and work independently, as well as work effectively as a team member. Demonstrate the ability to prioritise and organise given tasks and objectives. Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communications skills, both written and oral. Demonstrate the ability to prioritise and organise given tasks and objectives. Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communications skills, both written and oral. For further information on the main duties and responsibilities and criteria for this role, please see attached Job Description.
QA/QC Quality Manager
Job Overview Reporting to the Head of QA/QC, based within the Quality Department, the successful candidate will be responsible for handling of Micro quality investigations arising from identified deficiencies as reported from external and internal sources such as customer quality complaints, Out of Specification results, deviations etc. and for co-ordinating the implementation of corrective and preventative actions to address identified deficiencies. Working within the QA/QC team to implement Quality Management Systems and Continuous improvement projects within the manufacturing environment. Main Activities/Tasks
Integrative Holistic Therapist
Integrative Holistic Therapist Permanent 14 hours per week Based in the RVH Sick Children’s Hospital and a Community venue in Newry NJC Scale Pts 18-22: £31,537 - £33,699 (pro rata: £12,615 - £13,480) We also offer: ✓ 20 days leave increasing to 25 days + 11 Public Holidays ✓ 1 extra leave day at Christmas ✓ Christmas closure ✓ Enhanced sickness, maternity, paternity, and adoption leave and pay ✓ 6% contributory pension scheme ✓ BHSF Health and Wellbeing Corporate Plan ✓ Death in Service Plan ✓ Staff care and support services, including access to Action Cancer services ✓ Training and development Overall Responsibility The post holder will work within the Action Cancer Therapeutic Services team to provide an Integrative Holistic Therapy service (aromatherapy, reflexology and relaxation) for children, adults and families affected by cancer. The post holder will be responsible for delivering therapy sessions within 2 venues – RVH Sick Children’s Haematology Ward in Belfast5 and a Community Venue in Newry. Venues may change as required. Closing Date for Applications: 14.09.26. Interviews are scheduled to take place on 07.10.26. Action Cancer is an Equal Opportunities Employer
Higher Executive Officer
What is the Higher Executive Officer Role? The Higher Executive Officer (HEO) role requires individuals who can balance operational leadership with strong analytical skills, sound judgement and a clear commitment to public service values. Acting as a vital link between senior management and operational teams, their work ensures the effective implementation of policy, reform, and service delivery on the ground and provides support in managing large projects, budgets and developing government policy. They are expected to operate confidently in complex environments, represent their area in cross-departmental and senior-level settings, and ensure the effective implementation of policies, programmes and services while managing resources responsibly. The Civil Service is now recruiting for suitably qualified and committed individuals to take up the role of HEO. This is an exciting opportunity for talented and enthusiastic individuals who are looking to embrace new challenges, do purposeful work and make a real difference to the Irish State and its people. HEOs are experienced middle managers who play a critical role in leading teams, managing delivery and supporting departmental and cross-government priorities. Reporting to an Assistant Principal Officer, HEOs play a key role in implementing policy and strategy and in delivering a world class service to the State and to the people of Ireland. HEOs in the Civil Service contribute to the Renewal 2030 Strategy and the Better Public Services programme, helping to realise a vision of a more unified, professional, responsive, open and accountable Civil Service that delivers a world-class service to the State and the people of Ireland. Key Duties and Responsibilities: Depending on the Civil Service organisation, the following is an overview of the type of responsibilities and tasks required of the successful candidate(s) at HEO level: Providing strong team leadership, offering direction, motivation and support to drive high performance and continuous improvement; Applying robust analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills to inform policy development, operational decisions and organisational priorities; Managing competing demands effectively, planning and prioritising in a dynamic environment to meet tight deadlines; Exercising sound, evidence-based judgement, making balanced and well-reasoned recommendations; Maintaining high standards of governance, accountability and customer service, contributing to a culture of integrity and public service excellence; Building productive working relationships with colleagues, senior management and external stakeholders to enable effective cross-functional delivery; Communicating clearly and professionally, tailoring messages for different audiences across written, verbal and digital channels; Managing budgets, resources and corporate responsibilities in their area in line with Departmental procedures and Civil Service obligations; Supporting learning, development and capability building, fostering a culture where staff can grow, innovate and thrive; Operating effectively in hybrid and evolving work environments, ensuring team cohesion and clarity of purpose; Demonstrating flexibility, resilience and the ability to adapt to a changing work environment; Dealing with sensitive and confidential information. The above job description is a guide to the general range of duties of the successful candidate. It is not intended to be definitive or restrictive. Why Apply for the Role? As well as a rewarding and challenging career, some of the benefits of working as a HEO include: Competitive salary, starting at €60,029 with yearly increments for satisfactory performance; 29 days of annual leave per year; Public Sector pension; Opportunities for promotion through internal, interdepartmental and open competitions; Subject to business needs and a satisfactory probationary period; Flexible working with a commitment to work-life balance and a family-friendly workplace (including work-sharing arrangements and a wide variety of special leave options); Facility to apply for Shorter Working Year Scheme; Facility to apply for career breaks; Learning and development opportunities; Access to well-being programmes to support a healthy work-life balance; Opportunity to avail of the ‘Cycle to Work’ scheme, and the tax saver public transport pass; Opportunity to join the Public Service Credit Union; Contribute to purposeful work that positively impacts citizens, communities, and society. On the closing date of 10 September 2026, to be eligible for consideration, a candidate must satisfy the following requirements: Possess a Leaving Certificate at Level 4 or above; or hold a minimum Level 4 qualification, major or minor award on the National Framework of Qualifications (or equivalent as per NARIC Ireland). Possess a minimum of three years’ relevant management experience. Demonstrable experience in: a. managing workloads, projects or processes in a complex, fast-paced environment; b. strategic thinking, using sound judgement to make well-informed decisions; c. researching and analysing information to support decision-making in a timely manner; d. working collaboratively with internal and/or external stakeholders in multidisciplinary environments; e. creating an inclusive team environment and creating opportunities for knowledge sharing; f. self-motivation, setting own targets and dealing with multiple demands while producing high quality work. Essential Requirements: Candidates must also be able to demonstrate that they possess the capabilities/skills identified as necessary for effective performance at this level, as outlined in the Capability Framework for Higher Executive Officer in the Civil Service.
