Mystery Shoppers

Mystery Shoppers - Required Nationwide! Looking to earn an extra income? Would you like to earn cash while you shop? Customer Perceptions are recruiting  Mystery Shoppers  across Ireland. Flexible working hours are available to suit your needs. All you need is:  ✅  Good observational skills ✅ The ability to recognise outstanding customer service ✅ A strong grasp of written and spoken English Click  Apply Now  to submit your application today! Don't have a current CV?  No worries - Just click Apply Now and upload your letter of introduction through the cv section OR Click  HERE   to view the JobAlert.ie CV templates section and build your CV today! 🛑 IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE A RESPONSE WITHIN 4 WORKING DAYS OF SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION PLEASE DOUBLE-CHECK YOUR SPAM OR JUNK FOLDER 🛑

HGV (Class 1) Drivers

We're Hiring!! Growmoor Horticulture are looking for HGV (Class 1) Drivers for immediate starts in the following areas: Tyrone , Armagh, Dublin, Galway, Cavan , Monaghan, Longford, Dundalk and Carlow  These are permanent positions Monday - Friday Walking floor/Bulk Tipper / Curtainsider collections & deliveries throughout NI & ROI. The candidates must have a valid UK driving license and have obtained CPC accreditation. Please contact Brian on 02838852346 for further information. Company: Growmoor Horticulture, 207 Derrylee Road, Dungannon, BT71 6NY Essential Requirements to apply: • Must be over 23 years old with Full CPC • 3 years’ experience • Full HGV Class 1 Drivers Licence (must be clean) • Digital Tachograph Card ( must be in date ) • Good Work Ethic and positive mind set Please click the APPLY NOW button to upload your CV Company Website: https://www.bettergrowing.com/

Agricultural Product Development Project Associate

Vice Principal

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Communications Officer

Please refer to Candidate Brief for full details of this role. PLEASE NOTE: You must submit your application form via GetGot and before the deadline - we do not accept CVs or application forms via any other platform, or after the deadline has passed. The REFERENCE SECTION of the on-line Application Form is a mandatory section.  We are an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons

HR Support Specialist

Role Description The HR Support Specialist provides comprehensive support across recruitment, employee relations, attendance management, and HR operations. The role ensures smooth HR processes and contributes to a positive employee and candidate experience while working towards strict deadlines with a high volume workload. They support strategic HR priorities including employee engagement, performance culture, and workforce planning across all directorates. We are looking for an applicant who is: ▪ Motivated with excellent people skills and highly professional attitude ▪ A confident PC user with intermediate Word and Excel skills ▪ A strong multi-tasker with excellent organisational skills ▪ Able to prioritise conflicting deadlines ▪ Attentive to detail ▪ Able to use their own initiative ▪ Hands-on, with a confident, 'can do' attitude ▪ Dynamic, flexible and hard-working ▪ An experienced Specialist Role Responsibilities Recruitment and Resourcing • Identify and track recruitment metrics, for example, equality information and generate equality reports to meet regulatory reporting responsibilities • Provide comprehensive end to end support for high volume recruitment activity including creation and posting of job adverts across a range of platforms, distributing application packs, preparing interview materials and communicating with candidates and recruiting managers within the business • Co-ordinate high volume recruitment including scheduling interviews, taking minutes, tracking actions, and communicating feedback on shortlisting and interviews throughout the recruitment journey • HR systems maintenance to ensure competency and physical capability assessments across all roles including accurate record-keeping to support management decision making in recruitment and selection exercises • Lead the onboarding process for new employees including scheduling inductions, inviting business representatives to present and delivering the HR session • Act as the first point of contact for queries and concerns from candidates and escalate as required • Make informed decisions on operational matters involving recruitment and selection ensuring alignment with established policies and procedures • Work as part of a team providing support to a wide range of stakeholders • Provide advice and guidance to hiring managers/employees/candidates/colleagues on the recruitment process and all relevant policies, procedures and practices • Manage the end to end recruitment and selection training process supporting Recruitment Specialists in delivering training and tracking, recording and coordinating all activities in line with the Recruitment & Selection Policy • Ensure timely and accurate records are retained to support management decision making, particularly in recruitment and onboarding processes • Maintain responsiveness to queries and uphold compliance with HR policies. Records must also meet regulatory reporting requirements e.g. Equality monitoring • Contribute to building the company’s employer brand by promoting a positive image to potential candidates during recruitment events such as work experience programme • Network with potential candidates at outreach events to promote NI Water as an Employer of Choice for example careers fairs • Contribute ideas and feedback to enhance HR operations and recruitment practises. Play an active role in company projects for example, migration from Oracle to FCS • Identify and implement improvements in recruitment and HR processes ensuring efficiency and compliance • Provide advice on processes, raise contractual issues, respond to queries, manage scheduling and logistics in recruitment campaigns • Administer all new employee and promotion/transfer information with regards to Payroll, Pensions, Facilities, Occupational Health and Telecoms and maintain regular correspondence with relevant staff to ensure appropriate action • Raise PO’s and liaise with suppliers to support recruitment activities, for example, employee induction and work experience programmes Employee Relations • Assist HR management in the administration of grievances, disciplinary actions and other ER issues, collating case-files, and note-taking at meetings, following up on these with employees and managers • Create and update personnel records both in hard copy and using the ORACLE HRIT system ensuring maintenance of accurate staff structures within each function • Process resignations, retirements, special leave, annual leave and reference requests • Co-ordinate, input and receipt HR-related invoices and purchase orders in line with budgetary provisions • Attend Trade Union Quarterly Meetings, JIC, LCC and Service Whitley to support on note taking and following up actions Managing Attendance • Correspond with Occupational Health provider to arrange appointments for NIW staff, new start employees and handle related internal administration to support the corporate attendance KPI • Liaise with line managers and employees in relation to fitness for work tasks and provide advice in relation to same • Support Attendance Manager in carrying out Managing Attendance meetings including minute taking, recording and tracking actions to be taken forward • Co-ordinate monthly and quarterly contract meetings with occupational health provider including minute taking recording and tracking actions • Manage the end to end health surveillance process tracking, recording and coordinating all activities to ensure utilisation of available appointments • Ensure health and safety compliance by coordinating all periodic medicals within agreed timescales, including referrals and liaising with employee and Occupational Health • Maintain relevant databases, absence management records and all relevant correspondence • Build relationships with key stakeholders including occupational health provider, employees and line managers • Collate and analyse fitness for work data to report to Directors and Heads of Functions to inform resourcing decision-making • Manage, track and co-ordinate the attendance and assessment renewal mailbox queries • Make informed decisions on operational matters involving attendance guided by organisational policy and procedures. Escalate when necessary • Contribute ideas and feedback to enhance attendance and health surveillance processes. Actively participate in company projects for example provider transition from BHSF to Optima • Identify and implement improvements in attendance tracking and health surveillance processes • Provide advice on health surveillance processes, raise contractual issues, respond to queries, manage scheduling and logistics in arranging appointments • Maintain frequent communication across multiple channels to a range of stakeholders including HR colleagues, line managers, employees, Trade Union representatives internally and external Occupational Health providers Budget and People Management Responsibilities • NA Please note that this is not an exhaustive list of duties and the post holder will be required to carry out other duties as required. Entry Requirements Applicants MUST be able to demonstrate in their application and where necessary at interview: ESSENTIAL CRITERIA A minimum of five GCSEs including Maths and English at grade C or above or equivalent. Minimum of six months experience in an administrative role. Proficient in the use of current IT packages, in particular Outlook/Microsoft Word/PowerPoint and Excel. The ability to communicate confidently, clearly and concisely both orally and in writing, with a wide variety of stakeholders both inside and outside the organisation. DESIRABLE CRITERIA In the event of a large number of applications, candidates may be short-listed on the following desirable criteria, in this order: Have a minimum of six months’ experience of HR administration. Hold or are working towards a HR qualification. Competencies The candidate should demonstrate the following competencies in the candidate response and interview process through examples and outcomes: Planning and Organising • Ability to meet tight deadlines to required standards by planning and organising own workload. Customer Focus • Ability to work effectively in a team and build and maintain effective working relationships with NI Water staff and stakeholders. Information and Communication • Ability to communicate effectively. • The ability to provide individuals with information so that they can make accurate decisions. • The ability to communicate effectively to all levels in a confident, clear and succinct manner. Problem Solving & Decision Making • Strong analytical and problem solving skills together with the ability to make soundly based decisions. Confidentiality • Understand the need for confidentiality and discretion when dealing with sensitive data. Other competencies related to the role may be tested at interview stage. What is on Offer Salary This Band 7a role offers a competitive remuneration package with a salary scale of £26,741 - £32,683 per annum (further pay award pending). Salaries are reviewed annually effective 1st April. Duration of Appointment Full-time, Fixed-Term for 12 Months. Location Westland House, 40 Old Westland Road BELFAST, BT14 6TE Benefits Not only will you be working for one of Northern Ireland’s top companies, you will also receive a number of company benefits to include: • Generous annual leave and public holidays • Flexible working and family friendly policies • Hybrid working (available for certain roles after 3 months following onboarding and training) • Occupational sick pay • Employee assistance programmes • Cycle to work scheme • Volunteering support Pension As well as a competitive remuneration package, NI Water offers an excellent DB pension scheme with a current employer contribution of 26.2% (rate subject to pension fund valuation). Annual Leave Full-time employees receive 25 days of annual leave, increasing to 30 days after 10 years of service, in addition to public and privilege holidays. Part-time employees are entitled to a pro rata equivalent. Health & Wellbeing Programmes NI Water offers a multi award winning Health and Wellbeing programme offering a range of benefits and initiatives to support physical, mental, financial and social health including: • Seasonal health campaigns • Wellbeing Roadshows twice a year across all hubs, including free vaccinations and health checks • A range of social networks and support forums

Cook/Supervisor

Salary Band 3, SCP 5 – 6, £25,583 - £25,989 per annum Department School of Business, Health and Hospitality Reports to Principal Lecturer – School of Business, Health and Hospitality Location Lisburn Campus However, the appointee will be required to be available for work at any of the College sites as required. Total hours of work Work Pattern 36 hours per week. The post holder will be required to adopt a flexible approach (including evening work/Saturday work, if required) and to devote such time as may be required by the exigencies of the post. Monday to Thursday, 8.00 am to 4.00 pm and Friday, 8.00 am to 2.30 pm. Hours may vary from time to time to suit the requirements of the post. JOB PURPOSE To provide an efficient and effective catering provision to the students, staff and general public within SERC. MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 1.     Food preparation, cooking and the overall provision of food (including menu planning, portion control, the provision of special dietary meals and hospitality catering where appropriate). 2.     Organisation and supervision of food services, including collecting and lodging cash internally. 3.     Supervision and direction of other employees including allocation of duties, work rotas, induction and training. 4.     Ensure that general kitchen duties are carried out including washing up, setting up and clearing away equipment and tables. Cleaning of the kitchen, snack bar surround equipment. 5.     Maintain hygiene, food safety and health and safety procedures. 6.     Ensure kitchen equipment is maintained and reporting of any defects. 7.     Liaise with technician for timely food orders. 8.     Stock-taking, including the organisation of stores and fridges and receipt of deliveries. 9.     Supervise and carry out the cleaning of the equipment used in the facility. 10. Monitor the use of foods and making recommendation for service delivery and purchases. 11. Liaise with technician regarding utilisation of prepared dishes and cook additional items as required to maintain a high standard of lunch provisions (e.g. soups, sandwiches and healthy eating) 12. Carry out clerical duties associated with the efficient running of the kitchen. 13. Operational control of service points including transported meals. 14.  Any other duties as required by the Deputy Head of School/Head of School for the School of Business, Health and Hospitality. NOTES Role Scope This is a description of the job as it is at present constituted. The duties and responsibilities are intended to give a broad indication of the variety of tasks the post holder may be asked to undertake. It should be noted that a job description is not an exhaustive list of activities and staff may be asked to carry out duties commensurate with the grade of the post. The job description may also be amended to take account of changed circumstances, and staff will be consulted when this is necessary. It is the College’s aim to reach agreement to reasonable changes, but if agreement is not possible, the College reserves the right to insist on changes to a job description after consultation with the post holder. Equality In carrying out the duties and responsibilities of the post it is expected that the post holder will do so in accordance with the College Ethos Equal Opportunities Policy and that in doing so the post holder will contribute to the discharge of Section 75 statutory duties and implementation of the College Equality Scheme. Safeguarding This is a post which is governed by The Protection of Children and Vulnerable Adults (Northern Ireland) Order 2003. Before appointing anyone to this post, it is policy to ask for the relevant check to be carried out by Access NI. Smoking Policy The College operates a no smoking policy and all staff are expected to adhere to this. College Values In order to deliver its objectives, the College has developed the following set of values and all staff expected to work within these; Supporting our community, Empowering our community, Respecting our community, Caring for our community. Additional Duties All staff at Deputy Head of School Level and above (including staff on NJC Terms & Conditions, band 6 and above) are required to participate in day, evening and holiday cover rotas as required. Health & Safety All Staff are required to contribute to a healthy and safe working environment and to adhere to all health and safety regulations and College policies. Risk Management All staff have a responsibility for ensuring that risks are managed at College, team and individual level. This process will include the assessment and effective control of all acceptable risk situations. Budget Holders All Budget holders will be responsible for ensuring the delivery of a balanced budget across their area of responsibility, including the delivery of any agreed cost improvement programmes. Training Staff will be expected to participate in staff training and development activities to update and enhance their own knowledge, skills and professional competence needed to fulfil the role effectively. Reserve List Please note that a reserve list may be created from this post from which further appointments may be made should the same or a similar post arise within twelve months of the interview date. Please note such posts may be based at any College Campus. Selection Criteria Essential Assessment Criteria: 1.      Hold a Level 2 qualification in Professional Cookery e.g. NVQ Level 2 or City and Guilds 706/1/2 OR A minimum of 5 years’ experience as a chef in the hospitality/Catering industry. 2.      Hold a Level 2 Award in Food Safety 3.      Have 3 years recent experience, within the last 6 years of food preparation and cooking in the Hospitality/Catering industry 4.      Demonstrate evidence of Supervisory experience in the Hospitality/Catering industry Desirable Assessment Criteria 1.      Supervisory management qualification

Technician In Electronics

Technician in Electronics ​​​​​Permanent Post, Lisburn Campus, ​​​​36 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: 26 days annual leave + 12 public holidays (plus 6 additional annual leave days after 5 years’ service) Additional leave to supplement closures during Easter, July & Christmas. NILGOSC defined benefiter CARE pension scheme with employer contribution rate of 19%. 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 Technician in Electronics JOB PURPOSE​​​​​​​ Reporting to the Head of School the post-holder will be responsible for providing technical support and assistance to lecturers/courses in relevant curriculum area. ​​​​​​ ​​​ESSENTIAL CRITERIA Hold a minimum level 3 qualification in Electronics. Demonstrate practical experience of developing electronic systems or circuits. Demonstrate effective organisational skills. Demonstrate effective interpersonal and communications skills, both written and oral. Demonstrate competence in the use of the Microsoft Office suite. DESIRABLE CRITERIA Have a minimum of 6 months industrial or professional experience in an electronic engineering role. ​​​​​​​Demonstrate knowledge of Arduino or microprocessor systems. ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​For further information on the main duties and responsibilities and criteria for this role, please see attached Job Description.

Complaints And Data Protection Administrator

Permanent, Full time (36 hours per week). ​​​​​​​The successful applicant may be required to work in any of the College’s buildings, as necessary. Job Purpose: The Complaints & Data Protection Administrator will be responsible for the delivery of the administration services of the Compliance and Data Protection function, within the Corporate Development Department.

Student Engagement And Safeguarding Officer

JOB PURPOSE: The post-holder will be responsible for the enhancement of the student experience, through the development of a programme of activities and events to be co-ordinated across the College campuses. The post-holder will also co-ordinate the election of Student Governor, Student President, and Student Council Officers on an annual basis. The post-holder will be responsible for encouraging student feedback in line with the College student voice strategy. MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Safeguarding To act as a campus Designated Safeguarding Officer (DSO), providing first line response to disclosures of abuse/suspected abuse. Receive information from any staff, volunteers, children, parents, or carers who have safeguarding concerns, and record and refer as appropriate. Advise staff on Safeguarding Care and Welfare policy, procedures, and record keeping. Assess information promptly and carefully, clarifying and obtaining more information about the matter as appropriate. Record statements and information relating to any safeguarding issues. Store all information and records in a secure manner and in accordance with the prevailing data protection legislation. Advise the Deputy/Designated Safeguarding Manager/Adult Safeguarding Champion of identified cases in need of external referral. Student Voice To facilitate the election of Student Governor, Student President, and Student Council Officers on an annual basis. To support the elected officers in the development of their roles and to assist in the establishment of an effective Student Council within the College on an annual basis. To co-ordinate, support, and administer the activities of the Student Council Officers in relation to campaigns, clubs, social events, outings, and other events. To design and/or deliver relevant training programmes to appropriate groups of students in relation to developing and supporting student and team-based activity, and the provision of advice to students on a range of student issues. To develop forums for the exploration of the student voice and the College’s response to it. To regularly update the Pastoral Care Manager and other relevant managers regarding student issues. To co-ordinate with NUS-USI to ensure student representation is appropriate. To liaise with relevant external agencies (NUS/USI, Health Promotion Agency, VSB, Holyland’s, etc.) in relation to student activities. To report to Student Council on relevant external issues and events. To refer students and council members to external bodies/agencies as appropriate. Student Engagement To establish an annual cycle of student enhancement activities with regard to the development of the College’s sporting and non-sporting clubs and societies, underpinned by the development of an annual Student Activity Calendar. To develop and implement the Student Enhancement Strategy, which will ensure the provision of appropriate student services to a multi-cultural student population. To regularly review and evaluate student union and student enhancement activity, and recommend appropriate changes to the Pastoral Care Manager. To communicate directly with the student body on a regular basis, reminding them of student activities and campaigns scheduled for the week ahead. To engage with a number of external agencies in order to ensure that student enhancement activities are relevant and in line with student expectations. To actively participate in all College Open Day and promotional events. To act as a representative of Belfast Metropolitan College on a number of external agencies, including the Holyland’s Implementation Group. Resource Management and Financial Accountability To promote and facilitate access to the Student Union funds. To develop and expand commercial/income-generated activities. To monitor and review commercial/income-generated activity. To maximize the impact and income achieved, reporting on a regular basis to the Pastoral Care Manager. To manage accurate financial records in relation to Student Union activity. To assist the Pastoral Care Manager in the maintenance and monitoring of administrative and financial systems. To use ICT appropriately in the maintenance of effective and efficient financial records. To maintain up-to-date records and information relating to all student financial issues. To maintain and review the system for allocation of Student Union funds. To report on the allocation of Student Union funds on an annual basis. To ensure the allocation of Student Union funds is equitable. To evaluate the allocation of the Student Union fund and monitor its impact on the student body. Process and Performance Management To supervise and enlist student support for the supervision of the Student Union rooms. Organise a rota of supervision and oversee the operation of same. To enlist suitably qualified student support in the supervision of the College gyms and leisure facilities. Organise a rota of supervision and oversee the operation of same. To enlist the support of suitably qualified students to take the lead role in developing student clubs and societies. To liaise with curriculum staff in supporting the development of extracurricular student activities. To co-ordinate and encourage student participation in events and activities – recreational, sporting, health and well-being, charitable, environmental, and political. To use a range of promotional methods to promote and distribute information about the Students’ Union. To establish links with course co-ordinators and students through the induction process and associated events. To promote the development of sporting teams, organise training venues and schedules, and co-ordinate the work of the team trainers. General To prepare relevant reports and contribute to the development and implementation of appropriate management information systems. To participate in staff development and training activities in order to update knowledge, skills, and professional competence needed to carry out the role effectively. To carry out other duties as assigned by the Head of Student Services. To support the College’s admissions and enrolment processes across all campuses. To actively participate in the College’s Information Days and ensure that students are given adequate and appropriate advice and guidance during these events. Act, if directed, as Fire Marshall or Fire Warden. Carry out, if directed, the role of First Aider (subject to College policy and procedures). Essential Criteria Qualifications EITHER hold a Level 3 qualification (e.g. BTEC National, GNVQ Advanced, or NVQ Level 3) in a relevant subject AND have a minimum of one year’s experience working in a student-focused environment. OR Have a minimum of two years’ experience working in a student-focused environment. GCSE English at Grade C or above, OR Essential Skills Level 2 (or higher) in Communication, or equivalent. GCSE Maths at Grade C or above, OR Essential Skills Level 2 (or higher) in Numeracy, or equivalent. Desirable Criteria Level 2 or above relevant Safeguarding qualification. Knowledge / Experience Demonstrable experience of front-line safeguarding responsibilities. Experience of setting up and working with databases. Experience of working with students in a student-focused environment, providing a high standard of pastoral and customer care. Knowledge of student support services, including Student Union and referral mechanisms. Experience in the development/delivery of student enhancement programmes. Knowledge of promoting student activity. Experience of maintaining and assisting budget activity. Competencies The competencies required for effective performance in post are: Salary: £26,824 - £31,537 per annum