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Community Child Development Officer (Ref: E/CCDO/B/925) Job details: • Hours: 35 hours per week • Salary: £23,769.20 per annum • Contract: Fixed term until March 2026 • Location: Belfast/Lisburn/Newtownabbey Job Background: The Community Child Development Officer will support the delivery of community-based programmes, with a particular focus on early years and children’s services. This role involves engaging with families, facilitating child-centred activities, and working in partnership with local agencies to enhance outcomes in health, education, income, and employment. Main Duties and Responsibilities: • Work alongside the Community Child Development Lead, following their leadership and guidance to ensure the effective delivery of programmes and services. • Build, strengthen, and sustain relationships within communities to support identified needs, such as school readiness and after-school support. • Identify service users in need, provide home visits, offer signposting, and facilitate (or assist in facilitating) targeted group sessions for children and parents. • Deliver engaging, age-appropriate play and learning opportunities that support children’s development in safe and welcoming environments. Essential Criteria: • Minimum of QCF Level 3 Child Care qualification or equivalent • 1 years paid/unpaid experience working in an early years or child development setting • GCSE English and Maths and Grade C or above • Experience of planning and facilitating groups • Ability/commitment to work flexible hours as required (including evenings and weekends) • Proficient in Microsoft Office Package • Hold a full and current driving licence valid in the UK with access to a car and business insurance on appointment 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 Closing date for receipt of completed applications is: Tuesday 7th October 2025 at 12pm
Integrative Holistic Therapist
Title of Post: Integrative Holistic Therapist Location: Based in 2 Locations (Ards Hospital and the Ulster Hospital) Hours: 14 hours (2 years fixed term contract) Salary: NJC Scale Pts 18-22: £30,559 - £32,654 Pro rata: £12,224 - £13,062 We also offer: 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 people with cancer and their families. The post holder will be responsible for delivering therapy sessions within 2 venues – Ards Hospital Palliative Care outpatients, and the Chemotherapy unit within the Ulster Hospital Dundonald. Venues may change as required. Closing Date for Applications: 13.10.25 Action Cancer is an Equal Opportunities Employer
Project Officer
Job Title: Project Officer (PEACEPLUS) Position: 1 x Full Time, Fixed Term SALARY: Scale PO2, NJC Spinal Column Points 31-34, £41,771 - £45,091 (plus 19% employer pension contribution) Deliver better lives for all, whilst enhancing your career. These are the things we hold dear at Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council; respect, honesty, excellence, accountability, leadership & equality. We have an ambitious vision for our area. We want to create opportunities for strong, healthy communities, and business growth. Our success will create new opportunities for individuals, families & communities. Every role at LCCC contributes to this aim, and if appointed to this role you will be part of creating better lives for all. The postholder will be required to develop and manage funded projects, programmes and events for the Special European Union Programmes Body’s (SEUPB) PEACEPLUS funded programme. They will assist the Programme Manager in the implementation of the PEACEPLUS Action Plan and are responsible for the effective allocation of resources within assigned projects and programmes and monitor, review and report project status to relevant stakeholders and ensure compliance with European Union (EU) Regulatory framework. Curious to learn more? Full details of the role are in the attached job description. Apply now on GetGot, and take the first step in your new career. We are an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons. The application form will only be available online. Applications for this post will be channelled exclusively through the Council’s e-recruit system therefore application forms in hard copy will not be available to candidates. However, the Council will consider any requests for an application to be made in hard copy and will provide alternative arrangements where possible, for example access to a computer. The Council is committed to providing people with disabilities the opportunity to compete fairly for jobs. If you have any special needs or requirements with regard to any stage of the recruitment process please contact the HR&OD team via email recruitment@lisburncastlereagh.gov.uk.
Mentor, Step Up Project
The College is seeking applications for a Mentor - Step Up Project for a fixed-term position until March 2026 based in our Strand Road campus. The post holder will act as a Mentor for the Step Up Project to support participants to re-engage with education, training and pathways to employment. STEP UP PROJECT DETAILS The Step Up Project will offer tailored, individualised and mentor led support to priority groups of individuals who are often under-represented within skills and education opportunities. The project will support participants to remain in Further Education or move in to Further Education, Training and Employment. The project will consist of three delivery strands targeting various groups: DISABILITY CONFIDENT EMPLOYER The College welcomes applications from applicants with a disability. Applicants with a disability are encouraged to visit the College website at https://www.accessable.co.uk/ which provides accessibility information on College facilities. SAFEGUARDING & EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Under the provision of the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (NI) Order 2007 this post is deemed to be a regulated position and a check will be carried out against the Barred List for Children. The College is committed to equal opportunities and to selection on merit. It therefore welcomes applications from all sections of society in particular applicants from the Protestant Community. RESERVE LIST There is a possibility that a reserve list will be retained if more applicants are deemed suitable than posts exist. In the event the successful candidate fails to take up the post or if the post is vacated within 12 months of the appointment date, or if another vacancy arises within 12 months the post may be offered to the next person on the reserve list.
Waddell Media, Trainee Avid Edit Assistant
Trainee Avid Edit Assistant: 12 Month Fixed Term, November 2025 - October 2026 Job Summary Job Title: Trainee Avid Edit Assistant Contract Length: 12-month Company Placement, with potential extension. Start Date: November 2025 Hours: 37.5hrs per week Salary: Real Living Wage (currently £12.60 per hour) Location: Holywood, Co. Down - in office Job Description Supporting editors and producers by helping organise projects, prep footage and ensuring smooth day-to-day operations in the post-production department. Job Responsibilities: Requirements of the role will include, but not be limited to: If you cannot answer YES to these FOUR questions, please do not apply. Ineligible applications will be automatically discarded. *For the avoidance of doubt, Northern Ireland needs to be your primary residence for tax purposes. Applicants residing in Northern Ireland will take priority. Where is it based? The role will be based in Holywood, Northern Ireland and participants will be expected to base themselves in Northern Ireland for the duration. Equal Opportunities Statement “We are an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their sex; religious or similar philosophical belief; political opinion; race; age; sexual orientation; or, whether they are married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled; or whether they have undergone, are undergoing or intend to undergo gender reassignment.” We will monitor our programmes on an ongoing basis and target any under-represented groups as and when appropriate. Guaranteed Interview Scheme As part of our commitment to the employment of disabled people, we operate a Guaranteed Interview Scheme (GIS). The GIS does not guarantee a job. However, its objective is to ensure a guaranteed number of disabled applicants, who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role they have applied for, are offered an interview. Pre-Employment Checks To be officially appointed at Northern Ireland Screen, all candidates who successfully complete the selection process will be required to undergo an Access NI Basic Disclosure Check. Human Resources will provide further guidance once a candidate has been provisionally offered the position.
Animal Management Technician, Months, With A Potential To Become
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced individual to join our animal management team here at Northern Regional College. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the delivery of the college’s animal management courses at both NRC Magherafelt and Coleraine campuses. The role involves preparing practical sessions, supporting delivery of animal handling and theory sessions, maintaining animal welfare standards and caring for a range of small animals (e.g. rabbits, guinea pigs, small rodents, fish etc.). Please see the job specifications for more details. This is a temporary fixed term contract for 1 year with the possibility of it becoming permanent. We are the main provider of further education across four of the 11 council areas in Northern Ireland. The College offers a comprehensive range of qualifications and apprenticeships, as well as providing a range of business services to support the business community. We provide students with a life-changing, supportive and innovative experience; equipping them with the skills to compete successfully in the global workplace and meet the needs of local industry and employers.
Head Of Business Support
Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) serves the entire community, a population of 1.9 million in an area of over 5,500 square miles. NIFRS has a proud tradition and history of serving the community with distinction. NIFRS wish to invite applications for the following role: Head of Business Support - Job Ref N194/09/2025 As the Head of Business Support, the post holder will deliver on all business management requirements for the Infrastructure Department as allocated by the Assistant Director / Heads of Department, including the provision of business planning; performance management; risk management; financial management; business improvement; audit, assurance and governance support; and administration team. The post holder will be the NIFRS subject matter expert for the Computer Aided Facilities Management Systems (CAFM), leading on the delivery and management of the system(s), ensuring the system(s) are fit for purpose and supported. They will support the strategic development and delivery of business and project management solutions and be responsible for managing the Administrative Business Support function across the Department; planning and co-ordinating the work to ensure service delivery is met consistently at all times. This is an excellent opportunity for suitably qualified individuals, the role comes with an excellent benefits package including on-site parking, flexible working, generous holidays and gym facilities on-site (see separate benefits package document for further detail). Hours of work; Currently 36¼ hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9.00 am to 5.00 pm. A Flexible Working Hours Scheme is in operation. In view of the level of this appointment, the post holder will be required to work in such a way as to fulfil the obligations of the post. There is currently one permanent post based at based at NIFRS Headquarters, 1 Seymour Street, Lisburn, BT27 4SX. This recruitment and selection process will also be used to fill future vacancies, a reserve list will be created for 12 months should any additional fixed term or permanent vacancies arise (offers of posts will be made in merit order). Salary: The salary scale is PO5. The salary range is currently £47,754 to £50,788 per annum (Under Review). All the information that you need in order to apply is provided in the candidate information pack. However, if you have any queries or require any further information please email: nifrs.recruitment@nifrs.org or telephone 028 9266 4221. Candidates should apply online and the closing date for applications is 12:00 noon on Friday 3 October 2025. We are an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons, irrespective of age, gender, race, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, dependants, religion or political opinion. NIFRS is currently under represented by women and those from the Roman Catholic Community, applications from these groups are particularly welcome. Appointment will be made solely on merit.
Mechanical Engineering Technician
Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) serves the entire community, a population of 1.9 million in an area of over 5,500 square miles. NIFRS has a proud tradition and history of serving the community with distinction. NIFRS wish to invite applications for the following role: Mechanical Engineering Technician - Job Ref N195/09/2025 Three fixed term posts for a duration of 3 years The Mechanical Engineering Technician (MET) is responsible for the Inspection, diagnostics, planned maintenance, emergency repair, bodywork, Coach building and modification to all vehicles and equipment within the NIFRS fleet of Vehicles and Operational equipment. The MET will be expected to work across differing trade disciplines in carrying out their role. Hours of work; Currently 36¼ hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8.00am to 4.00pm. A Flexible Working Hours Scheme is in operation. In view of the level of this appointment, the post holder will be required to participate in the Regional Engineering on call Rota which involves working antisocial hours including weekends and late nights in order to support emergency response operations. There is currently three fixed term posts (for a duration of three years). Posts are based at NIFRS Service Support Centre, 99 Boucher Crescent, Belfast, BT12 6HU. This recruitment and selection process will also be used to fill future vacancies, a reserve list will be created for 12 months should any additional permanent or fixed term vacancies arise (offers of posts will be made in merit order). Salary The salary is SO2. The salary range is currently £36,124 - £37,938 per annum (Under Review). All the information that you need in order to apply is provided in the candidate information pack. However, if you have any queries or require any further information please email: nifrs.recruitment@nifrs.org or telephone 028 9266 4221. Candidates should apply online and the closing date for applications is 12:00 noon on Friday 03 October 2025. We are an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons, irrespective of age, gender, race, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, dependants, religion or political opinion. NIFRS is currently under represented by women and those from the Roman Catholic Community, applications from these groups are particularly welcome. Appointment will be made solely on merit.
Procurement Advisor
Main Purpose This is a key role in the NIFRS finance team. The post-holder will support the Procurement and Contracts Manager in delivering an efficient and effective procurement & contract management service that ensures NIFRS has access to procure the goods and services required to support the needs of the communities we serve. This is a wide and varied role and the post holder will be responsible for supporting the function through provision of advice and guidance as well as transactional processing and quality assurance of procurement and contract management activity. The post holder will contribute as an integral member of the Finance team to the provision of a modern, professional and responsive financial service to support the purpose, outcomes and values of NIFRS outlined in the diagram below. Summary of Responsibilities Procurement & Contract Management To support the Procurement and Contracts Manager in the provision of an efficient and effective Procurement and Contract management service. To comply with, and support, the NIFRS Procurement Strategy and provide advice to internal stakeholders on all procurement matters including tendering, quotations, contract management and procurement legislation. To support and deliver the day to day procurement and contract management functions and maintain relationships with NIFRS Centres of Procurement Expertise (CoPE) Business Services Organisation (BSO) Procurement and Logistics Service (PaLS) and Central Procurement Directorate (CPD). To liaise with the relevant CoPE organisations regarding procurements to ensure effective planning and management of tenders. To assist in Procurement Awareness training as required for internal stakeholders. Complete procurement of goods through compliant routes to deliver Value for Money solutions within the public procurement policy, legal and accountability frameworks. To assist in fulfilling and monitoring Key Performance Indicators for NIFRS Procurement Function to demonstrate positive performance of service. To exercise judgement or discretion within a framework of rule, practice and precedent to identify and select the most appropriate course of action from a range of options within a procurement and contract management setting. Collation, analysis and interpretation of spend information from numerous sources in order to identify efficiencies, procurement and contract improvements. To provide procurement & contract management advice to internal contract managers and day-to-day assistance with the operational management of contracts, including service level agreements (SLA’s). Ensure supplier performance is proactively monitored, contract Management Information is analysed and relevant reports on contractor performance and analytics is documented. Lead, conduct and participate in contract review meetings with NIFRS Contractors/Suppliers. Ensure that all complaints are dealt with promptly and effectively to resolution. To manage all Contract and Procurement queries to ensure timely and informative responses to all stakeholders. To approve orders when required in line with delegated Procurement authority limits following accuracy and validity checking. To assist with the invoice clearing process within the e-procurement system. To approve the addition of goods/services onto the e-procurement system, in accordance with NIFRS policies. To provide the necessary information to facilitate completion of all statutory/regulatory returns and requests for information from the sponsor body. Run regular system reports to monitor Contract and Non Contract Spend and update the Contract Management database to ensure compliance with control limits. Assist the Procure to Pay Team in the approval of requisitions to ensure spend is compliant. To provide final quality assurance of Procure to Pay procurement-related transactional processing. Governance, Data & Information Assurance To assist with the effective implementation of an assurance & accountability framework for procurement activities. Maintain a sound knowledge and understanding of relevant Legislation, Procurement Guidance Notices, policies and processes applicable to NIFRS and extend knowledge to procurement staff via research and dissemination of relevant material. To advise internal stakeholders on the NIFRS procurement strategy, policy and procedures that reflect compliance with NI Executive Direction and Procurement best practice. Responsibility for handling sensitive personal data and ensuring that the requirements of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) are met. Maintaining the records management framework of procurement records including electronic and manual retention and disposal in line with GDPR and Record Retention Policies. Assist the Procurement and Contracts Manager in ensuring the accurate and timely provision of financial information for external release, as requested under Freedom of Information, Assembly Questions and by Legal Representatives and Statutory Bodies. Assist the Procurement and Contracts Manager in preparing documentation for internal and external audit, Freedom of Information requests, Assembly Questions and other external parties where appropriate, ensuring the accurate and timely provision of information as requested. Ensure the accurate and timely provision of procurement information as requested by other Departments by review and quality assurance. Recording and reporting of fraud or potential fraud in line with Policy to ensure compliance with National Fraud Initiative. To maintain and enhance corporate governance, by ensuring high standards of financial administration, probity and control. Systems and Service Improvement Assist the Procure to Pay Team in the administration and maintenance of new and existing Contracts within the e-procurement system in line with NIFRS Policies. Assist in ensuring that systems are functioning correctly and where necessary identify issues and liaise internally or externally as required to resolve. Support the development of innovative and effective systems and procedures to achieve continuous improvement, customer journey improvements and improved reporting suite and lead on implementation where appropriate. Engage proactively in the NIFRS Service Improvement Programme by assisting on the modernisation of procurement and contract management systems and processes; supporting the migration into new systems and processes which will include taking ownership of some operational change implementation. People Management Maintain good working relationships with team members as well as within the wider finance department and organisation. Provide and participate in the training of existing and new staff on all relevant legislation, policies, processes and procedures and the general running of the office. Assist the Accounts Team Manager in supporting the Procure to Pay Administrators to carry out their Procurement tasks. General Responsibilities To prepare appropriate business cases, tenders and quotations, in line with financial and procurement regulations, policies and procedures and corporate timescales. To provide a high level of internal and external customer service including taking ownership of customer queries and complaints and following issues through to completion. To ensure continued and effective working relationships with key internal and external stakeholders including Senior Management and the Department of Health. To deputise for the Procurement and Contracts Manager as required to ensure resilience as far as practicable. Develop and maintain a knowledge of the Accounts Payable function and relevant guidance to enable provision of support and resilience to the Procure to Pay Administrators when necessary. To undertake the duties in such a way as to enhance and protect the reputation and public profile of NIFRS. To comply with, and enforce, all NIFRS frameworks, policies and procedures, including but not limited to those relating to legal requirements such as equality, health and safety and information governance. To direct and signpost managers and officers to the appropriate source for issues outside the remit of this post. To undertake project work as directed by the Procurement and Contracts Manager using the principles of good project management. To participate as directed in the NIFRS recruitment and selection procedures, in line with NIFRS Code of Practice on Recruitment and Selection. To undertake any other duties which may be assigned to meet organisational need and the change agenda and which are reasonably regarded as within the nature of the duties, responsibilities and grade of the post as defined. Person Specification Knowledge, Skills and Experience Possess a minimum of an HNC or equivalent* qualification in a relevant discipline e.g. finance, business management, governance; AND Have a minimum of two years’** demonstrable experience working in a procurement environment within a large*** organisation. OR Possess at least 5 GCSEs at Grades A* - C / 9 - 4 (or equivalent*) including English Language and Mathematics; AND Have a minimum of four year’s** demonstrable experience working in a procurement environment within a large*** organisation. Can demonstrate: Excellent planning and delivery of high quality work with excellent attention to detail; Excellent management of working relationships skills and the ability to influence management; Experience in the use of Information Technology systems including Microsoft Office Suite, and management information/Finance systems. Demonstrate your knowledge in relation to procurement and the procurement lifecycle to include procurement legislation applicable to Public Sector. Other Requirements Possess a full, current UK driving licence or have access to a form of transport which enables them to fulfil the full requirements of the job.
Equipment Engineering Technician
Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) serves the entire community, a population of 1.9 million in an area of over 5,500 square miles. NIFRS has a proud tradition and history of serving the community with distinction. NIFRS wish to invite applications for the following role: Equipment Engineering Technicinan - Job Ref N192/09/2025 As an Equipment Engineering Technician (EET) as part of the Fleet Mechanical & Engineering teams within the three regional workshops you will ensure service delivery of all specialist operational equipment and specialist firefighting platforms is met at all times. As an Equipment Engineering Technician’s (EET) you will be responsible for the Inspection, diagnostics, planned maitenance, emergency repair, fabrication of parts and modification to all equipment and operational support systems within the NIFRS fleet of Operational equipment and support systems. The EET will be expected to work across differing trade disciplines in carrying out their role. Hours of work; Currently 36¼ hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8.00 am to 4.00 pm. A Flexible Working Hours Scheme is in operation. In view of the level of this appointment, the post holder will be required to work in such a way as to fulfil the obligations of the post. There is currently two permanent posts based at NIFRS Service Support Centre, 99 Boucher Crescent, Belfast, BT12 6HU. This recruitment and selection process will also be used to fill future vacancies, a reserve list will be created for 12 months should any additional permanent or fixed term vacancies arise (offers of posts will be made in merit order). Salary The salary scale is SO2. The salary range is currently £36,124 - £37,938 per annum (Under Review). All the information that you need in order to apply is provided in the candidate information pack. However, if you have any queries or require any further information please email: nifrs.recruitment@nifrs.org, or telephone 028 9266 4221. Candidates should apply online and the closing date for applications is 12:00 noon on Friday, 03 October 2025. We are an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons, irrespective of age, gender, race, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, dependants, religion or political opinion. NIFRS is currently under represented by women and those from the Roman Catholic Community, applications from these groups are particularly welcome. Appointment will be made solely on merit.
