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JOB PURPOSE 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 service objectives. As a Customer Advisor, you will deliver an excellent customer experience. You will engage positively with customers, understanding and meeting their needs as appropriate. MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Meet and greet customers and potential customers (face to face in the Reception area, by phone or by digital media) and provide them with the information and services needed to allow them to participate in their desired activity. Deal with all customer enquiries and concerns, escalating to other team members as appropriate. Operate the Front of House software and maintain information databases. Process bookings, memberships and transactions, including shop sales. Monitor entry and exit through the access control system. Process financial transactions, including all payments, cash handling and reconciliations. Prepare lodgements for the receipt of monies for sales and services, ensuring correct cost code is allocated to each transaction before forwarding to the bank. Using the Council’s financial system, raise invoices for debtors for supply of goods and services. Raise purchase orders, mark goods received and process all invoices in line with the Council’s Financial Regulations, Procurement and other relevant policies and procedures. Manage the facility’s digital and social media communications in order to maximise customer engagement. Organise customer information sources, for example leaflets and TV displays. Undertake facility tours. Promote and/or sell all products and activities within the Leisure Services portfolio. Remain fully conversant with all emergency procedures and take part, as trained and directed, in emergency situations. Assist the Administrative Assistant, as required. (Golf and Ski specific) Support the Outdoor Pursuits Instructors by: • Issuing participants with appropriate and safe equipment • Individually measuring each customer and calculating ski DIN settings • Setting skis individually to meet the customers’ measurements and DIN settings Be flexible and collaborative and actively support all colleagues and other activities or processes which impact on the performance of the facility. 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 to C) or equivalent or comparable, including English Language and Mathematics Experience • One year’s experience within a customer service environment, to include each of the following: ▪ Cash handling and reconciliation ▪ Dealing with the public both face to face and by telephone ▪ Use of Microsoft applications, including Word and Excel Key Skills, Knowledge and Attributes • Excellent oral and written communication skills • Ability to achieve positive results through influencing skills • Ability to handle sensitive or difficult situations appropriately • Ability to work within a team • Ability to work on own initiative but within established procedures and guidelines • Understanding of health and safety requirements • Flexible approach to work demands Working Arrangements and Flexibility Post 1: 24.25 hours per week, see rota attached Post 2: 22.75 hours per week, see rota attached Weekend, evening and early morning working will be required, given the operational hours of the centre. The post holder will also be required to work public holidays and additional hours as required to facilitate the needs of the service.
Applications Administrator
Applications Administrator – (Job Ref: 26N/APAD) 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 a new opportunity for an Applications Administrator , within our Applications/Technical Support Team. What does the Technical Support team do? Our technical support team sits within our customer services department and supports a large network of both internal and external customers. With expertise on Randox’s range of quality control material, reagents and clinical chemistry analysers, along with bespoke interlaboratory data management software, the team is the front line of aid for our end users globally. Location : 30 Randalstown Road, Antrim, BT41 4LF. Contract Offered : Full-time, Permanent. Working Hours / Shifts : 8am to 5.40pm, Monday to Thursday and 8am to 12.10pm on a Friday. What does this role involve? This role is responsible for the day to day administration within the Applications Department. Full training will be provided on what we do within the department. Key duties of the role include: • The preparation and updating of Instructions For Use (IFU) and Instructions for Specific Applications (ISA) documents in accordance to company procedures. • Responding to requests for IFU and ISA documents. • Updating IFU translations in line with the English IFU in accordance to company procedures. • Updating Randox staff and distributors with any new/revised IFU or ISA documents. • Printing Instrument Manuals for Randox staff. • Preparation of Quality Control Serum sheets in accordance to company procedures. • Preparation of batch files for different products. • General administrative duties within the Applications Department. Who can apply? Essential criteria: • GCSE or equivalent in English language and Maths. • Proficient in the use of Microsoft packages such as Excel, Outlook and Word. • Strong English communication skills, both written and verbal. • Strong organisational skills and attention to detail. • Currently hold the right to work in the United Kingdom, without visa sponsorship. Desirable: • Previous experience in an administration role. • Previous experience working to deadlines. How to Apply Click Apply on the site of this advertisement. You will then submit your CV to Randox for review (fast process). This advert may be open for as long as 30 days, although we may close the advert early, if we receive sufficient applicants
Care Worker, Nights
Care Worker Nights - Copelands Location: Copelands, 97 Donaghadee Road, Millisle, BT22 2BZ Salary: £16,823.04 - £33,6464.08, SP 21 - £13.48 per hour Contract: Permanent Work hours: 48 hours per week – 4 x 12 hrs shifts 36 hours per week – 3 x 12 hr shifts 24 hours per week – 2 x 12 hr shifts Please note we do not offer sponsorship for these roles. Copelands is Belfast Central Mission’s flagship project, providing market leading care for Northern Ireland. It encompasses everything needed to create a genuine home from home where residents can enjoy a fulfilling life. Copelands comprises of six households, each with 10 residents. Each household has its own front door, kitchen and living area as well as access to a communal outdoor area. The home has been designed with the differing cognitive, social, and physical abilities of the residents in mind. Our aim is to provide the best possible care to frail older people, including those living with dementia. We promote the use of familiar and recognisable surroundings and activities to stimulate residents’ memories. Visual clues throughout the design help residents with recollection to avoid confusion and increased anxiety. Additionally, it creates opportunities for staff and residents to interact more easily in activities of daily living. Your new role You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide the high quality care to our residents. Using a person-centered approach you will support a wide variety of residents with all aspects of their day to day living, including social and physical activities, personal care, mobility, and mealtimes. What we can offer you Please see attached job description and specification for further details BCM is an Equal Opportunity 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.
Kitchen Assistant
Kitchen Assistant - Kirk House Location: Kirk House, 110 King’s Road, Belfast BT5 7BX Contract: Permanent Hours: 32 hours per week Salary: £21,715.2 per annum, SP 19 -£13.05 per hour Please note we don't offer sponsorship for this role. 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. 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. About the role As a Kitchen Assistant your focus will be to assist the Cook to deliver catering needs that meet nutritional and hydration needs, special requirements and preferences of our residents. What we're looking for: Please see attached job description and specification for further details BCM is an Equal Opportunity 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.
Care Worker, Days
Care Worker - Days Location: Copelands, 97 Donaghadee Road, Millisle, BT22 2BZ Salary: £24,560.64 per annum, SP 20 - £13.12 per hour Contract: Permanent Work hours: 36 hours per week – 3 x 12 hr shifts Please note we do not offer sponsorship for these roles. 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. Copelands is Belfast Central Mission’s flagship project, providing market leading care for Northern Ireland. It encompasses everything needed to create a genuine home from home where residents can enjoy a fulfilling life. Copelands comprises of six households, each with 10 residents. Each household has its own front door, kitchen and living area as well as access to a communal outdoor area. The home has been designed with the differing cognitive, social, and physical abilities of the residents in mind. Your new role You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide the high quality care to our residents. Using a person-centered approach you will support a wide variety of residents with all aspects of their day to day living, including social and physical activities, personal care, mobility, and mealtimes. 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.
Head Of Finance And Governance
Head of Finance and Governance Finance and Governance HFG/03/26 Job Grade: G7 Permanent Salary will be in the range £61,673 - £64,469 per annum Closing date for applications: 17:00 on Monday 20th April 2026 Purpose of the role As a member of the Senior Management Team, the Head of Finance and Governance will provide clear leadership and direction to managers within the Finance and Governance functions. The role is responsible for overseeing the development and implementation of strategy and policy, and for ensuring the effective delivery of key elements of the organisation’s Corporate and Delivery Plans. The position requires a balanced and strategic approach, supporting strong governance, sound financial management and organisational accountability. By the closing date for applications, candidates must demonstrate that they fulfil each of the following essential criteria: 1. Fully Qualified Accountant with at least 5 years’ post-qualified experience, holding a recognised professional accountancy qualification (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA) and a member of a relevant professional body such as Chartered Accountants Ireland or equivalent. 2. A minimum of 3 years’ experience of overseeing the management of a large and complex* budget (including forecasting, profiling, reporting and analysis). 3. A minimum of 2 years’ experience in an organisation that delivers services to the public, either directly or through a series of external delivery agencies. 4. A minimum of 1 year’s senior management** experience of providing advice and guidance to a Board and its committees, with particular emphasis on governance, financial management and risk management. 5. Experience of developing and maintaining productive working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders at senior levels. 6. A current UK Driving Licence with access to a car. This will be waived in the case of an applicant whose disability prohibits driving but who is able to organise suitable alternative arrangements. * Large and complex budget defined as >£10m per annum. ** Senior management level is defined as the level within an organisation at which strategic decisions are made. DESIRABLE CRITERIA 1. Experience of the delivery of organisational outcomes/objectives within a public sector governance environment. 2. Experience of adopting a trauma-informed approach to management decisions, to achieve the best outcomes for customers or service users. 3. Experience in the oversight of governance functions/processes (e.g. Complaints, Subject Access Requests, Freedom of Information Requests etc). The Victims and Survivors Service is an Equal Opportunities Employer. All applications for employment are considered strictly on the basis of merit.
Early Years Assistant
Early Years Assistant (DP23YO) (Ref: E/EYA/B/326) Permanent - 20 hours per week 11 month contract (July off) Bangor Sure Start £12,879.62 per annum Main Duties and Responsibilities: To implement a child-centred and welcoming environment. To ensure a safe, stimulating and varied programme of play and learning opportunities are provided for the children within the Developmental Programme for 2 – 3 Year Olds / Little Stars programme, suitable to the child’s age and stage of development. To ensure planning occurs to meets children’s individual needs that takes into account children’s abilities, interests, language and cultural backgrounds, reviewed as necessary and to ensure ongoing creative evaluation of the programme (s). To work with the team ensuring that the environment is organised both inside and outside to ensure that resources and equipment are available, compliant and appropriate to meet the needs of the individual children. To develop and deliver the Developmental Programme for 2 – 3 Year Olds / Little Stars programme as outlined in the Lisburn Sure Start yearly business plan that provide a purposeful, stimulating environment rich in learning opportunities, both indoors and outdoors. To establish effective and empowering relationships with parents enabling them to develop their children’s maximum potential. To develop and deliver the programme ensuring that it promotes and actively encourage parents to play alongside their child / children. Whilst offering developmentally appropriate play and development opportunities for the child and their parent / carer. To provide support for all children’s emotional and social needs by promoting positive behaviour through role modelling and work performance. Maintain up to date knowledge of all Bryson Pathways and Bangor Sure Start Projects policies and procedures affecting children. To open, maintain and accurately record as required by the job role and ensure compliance to good record management and information systems. To take part in local events to promote the work of the Bangor Sure Start and to contribute to the development and preparation of promotional materials, where necessary. Essential Criteria: NVQ Level 3 Child Care qualification or equivalent. Consideration will be given to those who are working towards qualification One year’s experience of working in the early year’s sector 2 GCSE’s at grade C and above including English Language and Mathematics or equivalent Clean drivers’ licence, access to transport and Business (Class) Car Insurance for the vehicle and driver Desirable Criteria: Experience of working within a Developmental Programme for Two – Three year olds Completion of the Developmental Programme for Two to Three Year Olds Training Application: 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. 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 are downloadable from https://bryson.getgotjobs.co.uk/home, where there is also the option to apply online. The closing date for the receipt of completed applications is: Monday 13th April at 12pm
Support Worker
Support Worker Location: 12 Thomas Street, Dungannon, BT70 1HN Salary: £18,224.96 per annum, SP 21 (£13.48 per hour – effective 1st April 2026) Contract: Permanent Work hours: 26 hours per week, mainly evenings and weekends Please note we do not offer sponsorship for these roles. 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. The Estates & Facilities team support all services across Northern Ireland to deliver vital services to people at their point of need. The team currently looks after a portfolio of 10 properties. This includes supported accommodation, care homes and 2 private dwellings. These are mixtures of joint and sole tenancies. 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.
Quantity Surveyor
H&J Martin Ltd (part of the Lagan Specialist Contracting Group) is now recruiting a Mechanical Quantity Surveyor. Company: H&J Martin Limited Job Type: Full Time, Permanent Location: Belfast Our Business H&J Martin Limited are a Fit Out and Facilities Management company operating throughout the UK and Ireland. As part of the Lagan Specialist Contracting Group our mission is to provide Construction, Fit Out and Facilities Management solutions in an environment where people feel safe, secure and valued. Role Overview Due to continued growth our Facilities Management division have an exciting opportunity for a Mechanical Quantity Surveyor to join our team. The successful candidate will ensure all commercial functions for the Division are completed to professional standards within agreed time and cost budgets. *Please see attached document for the full Job Description. The closing date for completed applications is Friday 24th April 2026 at 12noon. LAGAN SPECIALIST CONTRACTING GROUP ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER
Associate Lecturer In Hairdressing
Associate Lecturer in Hairdressing Permanent Post, Downpatrick Campus, 0.75FTE, 27 hours per week 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: We currently have a vacancy for an Associate Lecturer in Hairdressing. 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 Hair and Beauty Management or equivalent Hold a Level 3 qualification in Hairdressing. Have a minimum of three years’ post qualified experience working in the Hairdressing industry within the last 6 years. Hold a recognised Assessor Award OR be prepared to obtain the qualification within one year of appointment. Demonstrate the ability to work on own initiative and work independently, as well as work effectively as a team member. Demonstrate excellent administrative, planning, and organisational skills. Demonstrate a high level of competency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite. 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.
