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JOB PURPOSE The Lord Mayor’s Personal Assistant plays a pivotal role in supporting the civic leadership of Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council. As the professional and trusted assistant to the Lord Mayor and Deputy Lord Mayor, the postholder will provide high-level administrative, organisational and strategic support, ensuring the efficient operation of the Office of the Lord Mayor and the effective delivery of civic, ceremonial and public duties. This is a visible and prestigious role requiring exceptional interpersonal skills, political awareness, discretion and the ability to engage confidently with a wide range of stakeholders, including dignitaries, elected representatives, community leaders and members of the public. The postholder will act as a key ambassador for the Council, helping to promote its civic life, strengthen community relationships and enhance the reputation of the Borough. MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OFFICE OF THE LORD MAYOR – OFFICE MANAGEMENT: Provide comprehensive executive support to the Lord Mayor and Deputy Lord Mayor, ensuring their schedules, correspondence and briefings are managed effectively and professionally. Anticipate needs, prioritise workloads and coordinate complex and changing commitments with minimal supervision. Draft, edit and prepare speeches, reports and communications that reflect the Council’s values and civic identity. Develop and maintain effective working relationships with Elected Members, the Chief Executive, senior management and key external partners. Provide on-call service for the Lord Mayor and Deputy Lord Mayor outside of normal working hours. CIVIC AND LORD MAYORAL EVENT MANAGEMENT ROLE: Lead the planning, delivery and evaluation of civic ceremonies, receptions and official events that reflect the Borough’s pride, heritage and diversity. Provide expert advice on civic protocol, etiquette and ceremonial practice to ensure the Council’s traditions are upheld and represented. Collaborate with departments, community groups and external organisations to deliver events that are inclusive, well-organised and aligned with Council objectives. Represent the Lord Mayor’s Office at events and engagements when required, demonstrating professionalism, warmth and composure. Support and coordinate charitable initiatives and public fundraising activities on behalf of the Lord Mayor, ensuring transparency, effective engagement and positive community impact. Responsibility for maintaining the pool of casual General Assistants and coordinating the rota to ensure cover at all Lord Mayor/Deputy Lord Mayor and civic events, including supervision and training of casual General Assistants. Responsible for processing requests for the opening of Books of Condolence together with the set up and monitoring of Books of Condolence on behalf of the Council. Ensure the health and safety of staff and all visitors present at Lord Mayoral events/civic functions and ensure full compliance with Council’s policies and procedures relating to Health, Safety and Well-being. This includes the provision of risk assessments and event plans where relevant. Manage the upkeep of the Civic Suite, the Council Robes and associated Regalia, ensuring cleanliness and repairs where necessary. Responsibility for liaising with the Mace-bearer in connection with their attendance at meetings and functions. Maintain a stock of civic gifts. CORPORATE FUNCTIONS: Promote the work of the Lord Mayor and Deputy Lord Mayor through effective media engagement and community outreach in collaboration with the Communications team. Prepare public statements, speeches and press materials that articulate the Council’s civic message with clarity and authenticity. Manage the Lord Mayor’s social media presence and online content to enhance public engagement, ensuring tone and messaging reflect the office of the Lord Mayor. Build strong, positive relationships with citizens, partner organisations and media representatives to raise the profile of the Borough. Manage budgets and financial processes associated with the Lord Mayor’s Office, ensuring fiscal responsibility, value for money and compliance with Council procedures. Maintain accurate financial records, monitor expenditure and prepare reports for review. Oversee procurement, contracts and payments related to civic events and activities. Provide support when required to the Chief Executive and to other units within the Chief Executive’s Department. Manage, in conjunction with the Human Resources section, the Borough Council's Long Service Awards Scheme. Undertake any other relevant duties that may be required and are commensurate with the nature and grade of the post. Qualifications and training • 5 GCSEs (Grades A–C) or equivalent/comparable including Maths and English Language. Experience • Two years’ experience in a personal assistant role supporting senior officers, elected representatives or similar, to include: ▪ Diverse administration duties including diary management and meeting organisation. ▪ Drafting of documents including correspondence and reports. ▪ Working with senior officers/politicians. ▪ Dealing with confidential/sensitive matters. ▪ Managing a heavy workload and challenging/changing/conflicting priorities and deadlines. ▪ Experience using financial or procurement systems. Key skills, knowledge and attributes • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. • Ability to develop and maintain good working relationships at various levels, including senior management and Elected Members. • Ability to successfully plan, prioritise and manage a range of tasks simultaneously within required timescales. • Ability to work flexibly with minimal direction and supervision, taking decisions within agreed guidelines. • Ability to research on a variety of issues and collate information. • Ability to exercise tact and discretion in relation to confidential/politically sensitive matters. • Competent in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint and Access) and digital communication platforms. Working arrangements/Flexibility 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday 9.00am to 5.00pm. A flexible working hours system is in operation. The postholder will be required to work outside normal office hours to assist with meetings, functions or events.
Combined Services Manager
If you are a customer focused individual and want to join a fun and family orientated food and facilities management company which believes people are our greatest asset, then we have a role for you! Our family values speak for themselves: We are currently recruiting for a Combined Catering and Cleaning Services Manager to oversee our team based at Southern Regional College sites across Armagh and Newry. This is a great opportunity to join a world leading facilities management company. Working Pattern:
Advanced Nurse Practitioner, Candidate Local Injuries Unit
Ardchleachtóir Altranais, Iarrthóir (Ginearálta) Advanced Nurse Practitioner, Candidate (General) Advanced Nurse Practitioner, candidate (cANP) Local Injuries Unit (LIU) Grade Code: 2272 The successful candidate will, on completion of the requirements set out in the section entitled Tenure be appointed to the post of Registered Advanced Nurse Practitioner Location of Post HSE Mid West – Nenagh Hospital FFS An Íarthar Láir – Ospidéal an Aonaigh There is currently one permanent / whole-time vacancy available in the LIU, Neangh Hospital A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign for Candidate ANP LIU from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration may be filled. Indormal Enquiries We welcome enquiries about the role. Please contact Ms. Bernadette Nolan, Assistant Director of Nursing Nenagh Hospital for further information about this position. Email: bernadetteb.nolan@hse.ie Telephone: 086 3886702 Contact UHLRecruitment@hse.ie for enquiries relating to the recruitment process.
Driver
Driver – Sandyford, Dublin – (Job Ref: 26/DRCK) 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 opportunity for a Driver to mainly cover the drive from Dublin to Cork and back each day. What does the Randox Health team do? At Randox Health we encourage individuals to adopt a personalised, preventative approach to their health and well-being, ultimately helping them to live healthier for longer. Using Randox revolutionary technology we measure hundreds of health biomarkers, generating unrivalled data that when combined with our complex algorithms can predict future health concerns and identify early signs of illness even before symptoms arise. This empowers individuals to act sooner to prevent or delay disease onset – moving from a model of sickness management to true preventative healthcare. Our unique biomarker tracking service allows you to establish a health baseline from which you can track and monitor improvements over time. Location : Unit D/E, 21 Time Place, Corrig Road, Sandyford Business Park, Dublin 18, D18 R89T. With the requirement to drive to Cork and back each day. The successful applicant may also be required to drive to other locations. Contract Offered : Full-time, permanent. Working Hours / Shifts : 9am to 5.30pm, mostly Monday to Friday, however at least one Saturday per month will also be required. Some flexibility may be required. What does the Driver role involve? This role is responsible for making trips between our various clinics and sites ensuring that samples are collected / delivered on time. This is a varied role that may also include the following responsibilities: • Make multiple trips daily between our third-party clinics, Randox Health Clinics and Laboratories. • Ensure safe delivery of samples back to our laboratory in Sandyford, Dublin each day. • Conduct a sample count on each trip and complete required documentation when transporting samples. Witness the accessioning count upon delivery. • Collect stock orders and deliver them to the required site. • Complete a daily vehicle checklist at the start of each day. • Record vehicle milage in the provided logbook. • Ensure vehicles are filled with the correct fuel and Ad Blue, if required. • Adhere to all speed limits and road laws. Who can apply? Essential criteria: • Full, clean Irish Driving Licence. • Flexibility in your availability. • Good knowledge of the local roads and motorways. • Strong communication/customer service skills • Currently have the right to work in Ireland without visa sponsorship. Desirable: • Previous experience in a multi-drop delivery driver position. • Previous experience in a similar position. • Previous experience transporting medical samples. This advert may be open for as long as 30 days, although we may close the advert early, if we receive sufficient applicants.
Kitchen Porter
As our Kitchen Porter, you are key to our team & the success. You will use your skills to maintain a high standard of customer care and cleanliness. No previous experience is required as we will provide you with the skills need. This is a permanent contract working 37.5 hours per week. From here, you will have the chance to progress your career with us. We invests in our people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate! Key Responsibilities: Ensure the kitchen is kept to a high standard of cleanliness Assisting as and when required with the loading or unloading of deliveries & supply vehicles Following food hygiene, and Health & Safety guidelines in line with training which is provided Essential Criteria: ‘Can do’ positive attitude Good people & teamwork skills Willingness to learn A good level of English. Compass Group reserves the right to enhance the criteria, if necessary, for the purposes of shortlisting. Some of the benefits we offer: Free meals while at work Receive Wow Points when you use the Perks@Work platform on a wide range of brands, activities and more You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families Additional, seasonal and overtime hours available Career Pathways to support career progression and/or skills development Perks shopping discount Card which can be used across the Island of Ireland to save at various restaurants, high street stores, hotels, day out venues, leisure centres, gyms, golf courses and many more Learning & development programs available alongside access to hundreds of online training courses for personal and professional development & growth Flexible Working to support Work Life Balance Additional Leave Purchase scheme to balance home and work life Access to wellness programs to promote mental health and wellbeing of our colleagues Employee Assistance Program to guide and support our employees Exciting internal reward and recognition schemes Regular emails filled with the best discounts and savings available And many more.. About Us: At Compass Ireland, our people are our business. When you join the Compass Group you will be joining a supportive network of incredible individuals, each united by their passion for going the extra mile for the organisations we partner with. We are building a team who care about providing a great customer experience and want to grow and develop as we do. We are dedicated to investing in every colleague joining us. We are an equal opportunity employer, we celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive environment for all employees. We consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.
Catering Assistant
Unit: St Genevieve’s High School (Belfast) Salary: £12.21 per hour Hours: 25 hours per week As a Catering Assistant, you will contribute to a passionate and friendly team working in a fast-paced environment. You will be the face of our business, delivering exceptional food and customer service. The successful Catering Assistant will be responsible for performing a variety of tasks associated with basic food production & preparation, customer service and generally supporting the operations while adhering to all Health and Food Safety requirements. No previous experience is required as we will provide you with the skills needed. This is a permanent contract. Key Responsibilities Basic food preparation, counter set up and serving of food and beverages Ensuring the highest level of customer care is delivered to clients and customers Demonstrating a can-do attitude towards individual customer requests and strive to exceed customer expectations Following food hygiene and Health & Safety guidelines in line with training which will be provided Ensuring correct storage of food items and equipment after service. Assisting colleagues in a willing and positive manner including assisting with other duties as required Essential Criteria: ‘Can do’ positive attitude Good people & teamwork skills Willingness to learn A good level of English. previous experience in catering or customer service, that would be an added advantage, but not essential Compass Group reserves the right to enhance the criteria, if necessary, for the purposes of shortlisting. Some of the benefits we offer: Free meals while at work You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families Additional, seasonal and overtime hours available Career Pathways to support career progression and/or skills development Perks shopping discount Card which can be used across the Island of Ireland to save at various restaurants, high street stores, hotels, day out venues, leisure centres, gyms, golf courses and many more Learning & development programs available alongside access to hundreds of online training courses for personal and professional development & growth Flexible Working to support Work Life Balance Additional Leave Purchase scheme to balance home and work life Access to wellness programs to promote mental health and wellbeing of our colleagues Employee Assistance Program to guide and support our employees Exciting internal reward and recognition schemes Regular emails filled with the best discounts and savings available And many more.. About Us: At Compass Ireland, our people are our business. When you join the Compass Group you will be joining a supportive network of incredible individuals, each united by their passion for going the extra mile for the organisations we partner with. We are building a team who care about providing a great customer experience and want to grow and develop as we do. We are dedicated to investing in every colleague joining us. We are an equal opportunity employer, we celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive environment for all employees. We consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.
Cleaning Operative
Hours: 7.5 hours (Mon-Fri, mornings) As a Cleaning Operative, you’ll be instrumental in creating a welcoming, hygienic environment, which will help to deliver exceptional results for our clients. As one of our dedicated Cleaners, you will be responsible to provide a clean, comfortable and safe environment which helps shape those vital first impressions and speaks volumes about the organisation. Key Responsibilities include: Working alongside our cleaning and facilities teams to keep environments safe and hygienic for every client and customer Dusting, sweeping, polishing, mopping, and vacuuming designated areas to a high standard Ensuring surface areas, floors, windows, and other touchpoints are sanitised regularly Performing additional cleaning duties as and when required, such as mopping up spillages quickly and efficiently Emptying and disposing of bin waste Monitoring and re-stocking cleaning supplies. Previous experience as Cleaner is not mandatory as full training on all aspects of the role would be provided. If you got previous experience that would be an added advantage, but don’t let it put you off from applying to join our team- what matters to us is can do attitude and willingness to learn. Why Compass? At Compass Ireland, our people are our business. When you join the Compass Group you will be joining a supportive network of incredible individuals, each united by their passion for going the extra mile for the organisations we partner with. We are building a team who care about providing a great customer experience and want to grow and develop as we do. We are dedicated to investing in every member joining us. Apart from competitive salary, we offer Career Pathways to support career progression and/or skills development Perks shopping discount Card which can be used across the Island of Ireland to save at various restaurants, high street stores, hotels, day out venues, leisure centres, gyms, golf courses and many more Additional, seasonal and overtime hours available Flexible Working to support Work Life Balance Additional Leave Purchase scheme to balance home and work life Access to wellness programs to promote mental health and wellbeing of our colleagues Employee Assistance Program to guide and support our employees Exciting internal reward and recognition schemes And many more What do we do: Compass Group Ireland offers the best of both worlds – being empowered by a strong, global organisation, whilst maintaining the personal touch of a local company adept at tailoring ideal catering solutions for each one of our clients.We also provide cleaning services and hygiene solutions in a range of different environments such as offices, shops, schools and hospitals. Our tasty, healthy food brings people together and makes them happy, while our world-class hospitality, facilities management and cleaning services make everyone’s day just that little bit brighter. We are an equal opportunity employer; we celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive environment for all employees.
Fleet Service Advisor
Are you a motivated individual who works well in a team? Are you passionate about delivering the best service for customers? The Ideal person will have/be: Essential
Phlebotomist
Phlebotomist –Tunbridge Wells – (Job Ref: 26/PBTW) 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 a Tunbridge Wells. Location : 77 Mount Pleasant Rd, Tunbridge Wells TN1 1PX. Contract Offered : Full-time, permanent Working Hours / Shifts: 8.40am to 5.20pm, alternating weekly between a Monday to Friday and Tuesday to Saturday shift pattern. 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 Disclosure and Barring Service 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. • 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 Phlebotomy experience and certificate or equivalent training. • 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. • Currently have the right to work in the UK without visa sponsorship. • Valid UK driving licence Desirable: • Experience in a private healthcare setting. • Exeperience in customer service. • 2 years experience in Phlebotomy. • Sales / Retail experience.
Night Team Leader
Team Leader Nights - Kirk House Location: Kirk House, 110 King’s Road, Belfast BT5 7BX Positions available: 1 Salary: £19,044.272 - £20,493.616 (SP 24-26) Contract: Permanent Work hours: 26 hours per week – 2 x 13-hour shifts. Shift times: 7.30pm - 8.30am Rota covers a 7 day period Kirk House is “Housing with Care” facility in which independence, freedom of choice, self-esteem and dignity are respected and promoted. Residents are supported to maintain links with their family and local community; and the level of care each receives is tailored to meet their individual needs. Kirk House is situated in landscaped grounds, it comprises of 42 individual flatlets, four of which are designed for couples and two flats are accessible for residents with physical disabilities. One wing provides safe and supportive accommodation for nine residents with dementia, providing a researched approach to dementia design with a homely feel to make residents more comfortable, independent and reduce confusion Your new role You'll support the management team with daily operations, managing and mentoring staff, and the provision of individual care to residents. You will ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and act as a liaison between staff, residents, and families, addressing concerns and facilitating effective communication.You'll be responsible for ensuring high quality care is being delivered whilst monitoring resource allocation, schedules, and upholding the care home's standards and policies. In the absence of the management team, the team leader will act as the responsible person on shift. What we can offer you Please see attached job description and specification for further details. To apply, please complete your application form and send us an up to date and relevant CV. 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.
