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Are you a caring individual with a desire to help elderly and vulnerable people in your community? Are you are seeking a challenging yet rewarding career with career development and advancement opportunities? Come join our team! We currently have opportunities for Full and Part-Time Care Workers in Larne, Whitehead, Carrick, Newtownabbey, Ballyclare, Antrim, Cookstown, Draperstown, North Belfast, Newry and the surrounding areas. No previous experience is required as full training will be provided. We offer Permanent contracts, with flexibility to suit your personal circumstances, paid Access NI, free uniform, pension scheme, Refer a Friend Scheme and 24 hour On-Call support. We also have opportunities for Respite Sits in a range of areas. Is this the career for you, or perhaps a second job to supplement your income? You can find out further information and apply online at www.extra-care.org
Assistant Director: Corporate & Support Services
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council is seeking an exceptional leader to join its Corporate & Support Services Directorate as Assistant Director, helping to shape the future of one of Northern Ireland’s most ambitious boroughs. Serving more than 140,000 residents across Ballymena, Carrickfergus, Larne and surrounding rural communities, the Council plays a key role in supporting economic growth, delivering high-quality services and helping our communities thrive. With a workforce of nearly 700 staff and an annual expenditure budget of £102.2 million, the council is looking for an experienced leader with the expertise, integrity and drive to strengthen the corporate functions that underpin everything the Council does. As Assistant Director: Corporate & Support Services, you will provide strategic and operational leadership across a range of key support services, ensuring strong governance, sound financial management and the effective delivery of services across the organisation. You will work closely with the Director, Elected Members, colleagues and other stakeholders to drive innovation, continuous improvement and organisational success for Mid and East Antrim Borough Council. This is a significant leadership opportunity and a unique chance to make a lasting impact within one of Northern Ireland’s most ambitious councils. The role is focused on driving change, building teams all within a unionised environment. Applicants must hold: OR Where applicants do not hold the qualification set out above, they must demonstrate, by providing personal and specific examples, that they have 5 years’ senior management* experience in an organisation leading service delivery, improvement and change . Full details are within the Get Got website. If you are ready to make a lasting impact and play a leading role in shaping the future of the Borough, further information on this opportunity and the application form can be accessed Getgot xxxxxxx Alternatively, contact 4C Executive Placement on 028 9043434 for confidential discussion or further information. Closing date for completed applications will be 5pm on Monday 23rd November 2026. Please note CVs will not be accepted.
Conservation Ranger
The Role Conservation Rangers are very often the public face of the NPWS on conservation management, monitoring species and habitats, compliance, and dealing with the general public. The Conservation Ranger position is a full-time role and is challenging, diverse and rewarding. Conservation Rangers work as part of the NPWS regional team who are responsible for implementing nature policies and wildlife protection legislation throughout the country. Much of the Conservation Ranger's time is spent working in the field to assist in this goal. Conservation Rangers may be involved in a wide range of duties, depending on their assigned region, from monitoring and managing midlands or coastal habitats, to managing invasive species in National Parks and Nature Reserves. Duties such as enforcement of the Wildlife Acts and Birds and Habitat Regulations, and processing of Wildlife Licences, are common to all geographical locations that Conservation Rangers are posted to. Key Duties and Responsibilities: The key duties and responsibilities of the position may include the following: • Assisting in the management of the National Parks, Nature Reserves and other State lands for nature conservation and public amenity purposes; • Carrying out patrols of assigned areas (both foot/vehicle); • Collating and analysing data, report writing and maintaining records; • Managing and overseeing public access and use in National Parks, Nature Reserves and other State lands; • Supervision of works, including contracts; • Monitoring habitats, species and designated conservation areas and providing input into and making recommendations on the habitat and species management requirements of National Parks and Reserves and Natura Sites; • Assessing and advising on any environmental impacts from proposed developments or applications potentially affecting sites and compile reports and other data as required; • Liaising with a wide range of stakeholders including landowners, local community interests, the Gardaí and other relevant bodies on nature conservation matters; • Participating in habitat and wildlife surveys; • Promoting knowledge of nature conservation including arranging and participating in field trips and indoor and outdoor talks; • Making presentations to groups on conservation/legislation issues; • Assisting in the assessment of development applications, Activities Requiring Ministerial Consent (ARC) applications and wildlife licensing issues; • Overseeing, implementing, complying with and enforcing Wildlife Acts, 1976 and 2000, Convention on International Trade and Endangered Species, and the Birds and Habitats Directives; • Any other duties assigned by the NPWS from time to time as appropriate to the position. Please note that duties and workloads are set by the Divisional and Regional Management teams, can include unsocial hours and may vary depending on the location that Conservation Rangers are assigned, and in line with the priorities of NPWS. Working Environment Conservation Rangers are normally provided with office accommodation. Where office accommodation is not readily available it may be necessary to establish a home base. In this case, office equipment is provided and an office allowance is paid, subject to certain conditions. They will carry out mainly outdoor duties combined with office duties. Outdoor work may involve travel to various parts of the region on official duties. They may be assigned work in more than one work area of the NPWS, depending on seasonal and geographical and staffing requirements. Conservation Rangers work 39 hours, 5 over 7 day week and weekend attendance is required. The successful candidate will be eligible to apply for blended working arrangements in line with the business needs of the NPWS. Travel and subsistence will be paid in accordance with Civil Service regulations. Equipment Conservation Rangers will be required to travel within their assigned locations and will be given access to an official vehicle for official duties. They will also be supplied with the necessary protective clothing and communications equipment to enable them carry out their duties. Learning, Training and Development Upon commencement, Conservation Rangers will undertake induction training and on the job training will be provided. They may also attend general civil service courses such as communications, computer skills, Irish language training, etc., as necessary and appropriate. In-service training is provided in specific areas and refresher courses on a variety of relevant topics are held periodically. Vacancies and location of posts Conservation Rangers are engaged through regional structures within the NPWS and are deployed throughout the country, and areas of responsibility in line with Departmental business needs and priorities. Conservation Rangers are assigned by county, although their area of responsibility may occasionally overlap county boundaries therefore flexibility is required. When completing your application form, you are required to select a maximum of 2 of the locations from the list of 26 counties where you would be willing to be based as a Conservation Ranger. You are also required to number your location choices in order of preference. You should only select locations where you would be prepared to work if offered an appointment. The onus is on applicants to select their correct locations. Changes to your location choice(s) or order of preference will not be permitted after your application form has been submitted. While this is a nationwide competition, there are immediate vacancies in the following counties: Carlow, Cork, Donegal, Offaly, Wexford, Mayo, Kerry, Westmeath. Appointments Offers of appointment must be accepted within a maximum period of five working days from date of offer otherwise the offer will be considered to have been refused. If a candidate declines, or is deemed to have declined, the post will be offered to the next candidate on the panel in order of merit. Please note, declining your first preference location will mean that you cannot come under consideration for your second preference location. However, if you refuse your second preference location, you will retain your placing on the panel for your first preference. Once a candidate has accepted an offer, no further offers will be made to the candidate, and they will be removed from the panel. Panels If you are successful in this competition, you will be placed on a panel, in an Order of Merit. Panels will be established for each county as required in line with the vacancies arising. The immediate vacancies in the locations listed above will be filled initially and panels will be referred to in the event of vacancies arising in other locations during the lifetime of the panel. Please note that while this is a nationwide competition, the locations where vacancies arise will be in response to the business needs of the NPWS and consequently it is not guaranteed that vacancies will arise in all of the locations during the lifetime of these panels. It is not expected that appointments will be made from these panels after July 2028. Essential Candidates must have on or before 19th November 2026: 1. Relevant* experience in wildlife management or nature conservation; Note: This experience can come from current or previous roles, voluntary work and/or work experience/work placement undertaken during an academic programme. *Examples of experience relevant to this role include, but are not limited to, areas such as habitat/species conservation programmes, eliminating invasive species, sampling/ testing in a variety of environments, monitoring protected habitats, carrying out habitats surveys, dealing with wildlife, experience of environmental impact assessments, wildlife licencing issues, EU LIFE Projects, animal and/or predator control, deer culling, previous law enforcement experience. 2. Good knowledge of and a keen interest in wildlife and nature conservation; 3. The ability to write concise, clear and accurate reports and maintain records; 4. Good IT skills, particularly for word-processing, data analysis and report-writing; 5. Demonstrable decision making and practical problem-solving skills; 6. The physical ability to perform the duties of the post including foot patrols; 7. The ability to work on their own initiative, and work independently without supervision; 8. Good organisational skills with the ability to manage time effectively including prioritising multiple responsibilities and working under pressure to deliver on goals in a timely manner; 9. Demonstrate the confidence and self-assurance necessary to cope with challenging and sensitive situations; 10. Good customer service skills and experience in dealing with the public; 11. Good interpersonal skills with the ability to influence, establish and maintain relationships with stakeholders; 12. Good communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively, clearly and concisely in English both verbally and in writing; 13. Demonstrate flexibility, resilience and the ability to adapt to a changing work environment; 14. A current full driving licence** (Category B), valid in Ireland1. **Candidates driving licence must be valid for both manual and automatic transmission vehicles In addition to the above, candidates must also be able to demonstrate the Key Competencies identified for effective performance at this level (see page 10). Desirable • A qualification in biology, geography, environmental science, ecology, nature conservation, or similar related sciences, and/or visitor management/interpretation; • Experience of using GIS (Geographical Information Systems); • Previous formal employment in the area of wildlife management/nature conservation; • Practical field experience in dealing with Wildlife Legislation; • Presentation and/or public-speaking experience; • A working knowledge of field biology and ecology and nature conservation issues. Please note: Qualifications/eligibility may not be confirmed until the final stage of the process, therefore, those candidates who do not possess the essential requirements, on or by the dates as specified, and proceed with their application are putting themselves to unnecessary effort/expense and will not be offered a position from this competition. The onus is on the candidate to ensure they fulfil the eligibility requirements as set out. publicjobs reserves the right to deem an applicant ineligible at any stage if it is apparent that the candidate does not hold the required eligibility/qualifications e.g. from the submitted application form. Candidates who are unable to demonstrate that they hold/will hold the required qualification(s) by the deadline specified may be withdrawn from the competition at any stage. An invitation to tests, interview or any element of the selection process is not acceptance of eligibility. Candidates who are placed on a panel and come under consideration for a position will be required to provide documentary evidence of their eligibility, including qualifications. Please be aware a transcript of results may be required; therefore, the onus is on candidates to have this information available if requested by publicjobs. Competency Title Competency Description Professional Knowledge and Expertise Conservation Rangers will need to demonstrate the ability to input to and make recommendations on the habitat and species management requirements of National Parks and Reserves and Natura Sites. They must be able to assess and advise on any environmental impacts from proposed developments or applications potentially affecting sites and compile reports and other data as may be required from time to time. A working knowledge of field biology and ecology and nature conservation issues as well as practical field experience in dealing with Wildlife Legislation is desirable. Commitment to Quality Results Conservation Rangers identify areas for improvement, for instance at National Parks, and develop practical suggestions for their implementation. They need to demonstrate persistence, determination and commitment to achieving the objectives of the Department. They are required to take responsibility and are accountable for the work of the Department. Communicating and influencing Conservation Rangers must demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively with others, using appropriate media (oral, written, ICT). They must be able to initiate and maintain sound working relationships to promote and advance the aims of the Department. Civility and courtesy should be evident always when interacting with others, even in challenging situations. Analysis and Decision Making Conservation Rangers must be able to collate, analyse and interpret information from relevant sources, weighing up a range of critical factors. Conservation Rangers must demonstrate good decisionmaking capacity, using resources and expertise available, taking account of any broader issues and related implications, while also recognising time constraints.
Receptionist
MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Reception and Customer Service • Provide a professional, customer-focused reception and campus concierge service. • Welcome and assist students, staff, visitors and contractors in a courteous, efficient and professional manner. • Respond to enquiries, resolving routine issues at the first point of contact and escalating more complex matters as appropriate. • Provide accurate information, directions and wayfinding support across the campus. • Maintain a welcoming, organised and professional reception environment, ensuring compliance with the College's clean desk policy. • Support the delivery of campus events, meetings and conferences as required. Administrative and Estates Support • Support the effective operation of Estates and Facilities Management services through accurate administration, record keeping and system maintenance. • Maintain and update notice boards, display boards and other campus information points. • Undertake room audits, inspections and checks as directed by the Estates Officer. • Log, monitor and update requests through the Estates and Facilities Management Helpdesk system. • Maintain records and documentation in accordance with the College's Integrated ISO Management System, including Quality, Health & Safety, Environmental and Energy Management requirements. Health, Safety and Security • Support the implementation and promotion of College health and safety procedures. • Report accidents, incidents, hazards, defects and security concerns through the appropriate College reporting systems. • Follow emergency procedures and provide assistance in line with training and designated responsibilities. • Support campus security arrangements through the operation of access control and visitor management systems, including: • Issuing, activating and maintaining access cards for staff, students, contractors and visitors. • Administering visitor registration and pass procedures. • Act as a Fire Warden, undertaking associated responsibilities as required. General Responsibilities • Participate in relevant training, staff development and mandatory compliance activities. • Undertake any other duties commensurate with the grade and responsibilities of the post. Scope and Review • This job description sets out the key responsibilities of the role and is not exhaustive. It may be reviewed and updated to meet evolving organisational and service requirements. Personnel Specification Essential Criteria Qualifications¹ • EITHER hold a minimum Level 1 IT qualification (or equivalent), such as CLAIT or ECDL, together with at least one year's experience using IT systems; OR have at least two years' experience using IT systems in a work environment. • EITHER hold GCSE English and Maths at Grade C (or above), OR hold Essential Skills Level 2 (or above) in both Communication and Numeracy (or equivalent qualifications). Experience / Knowledge / Skills • Experience working effectively in a customer-focused environment, demonstrating strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to collaborate as part of a team to achieve successful outcomes. • Proven ability to effectively plan, organise and prioritise administrative tasks, maintain accurate records and manage competing priorities. • Proficient in Microsoft 365 applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel and Teams. Desirable • Experience working within education, public sector or facilities management. Competencies The competencies required for effective performance in post are: • Planning, prioritising and organising • Problem Solving • Creativity and Innovation • Relationship Management • Communication and Personal Impact
Head Of School, Business
Permanent, Full-time (36 hours per week). Location: The successful applicant may be required to work in any of the Colleges’ buildings, as necessary. Job Purpose: The leadership and performance of their Department, including the delivery of all relevant corporate targets, excellent teaching & learning, student success. The post holder will be responsible for supporting the Director of Curriculum in the College’s strategic approach to Higher Education.
Assistant IT Technician
Permanent, Full-time (36 hours per week). Location: The successful applicant may be required to work in any of the College’s buildings, as necessary. Job Purpose: The post holder will be responsible for the central management of portable IT assets, including laptops and tablets, across the Titanic Quarter, Millfield, Castlereagh and Springvale campuses. This includes ensuring all devices are fully charged, up to date with required software patches, maintained in good working order, and issued to lecturers in line with booking requests.
Estate Officer
Permanent, Full-time (36 hours per week). The successful applicant may be required to work across any of the College’s campuses and facilities, as operationally required. The post holder’s designated base location will rotate in line with a cyclical programme across the College estate. They will also be required to travel regularly between College sites and other facilities utilised by the College. Therefore, access to reliable transport, or the ability to travel between locations, is essential. Job Purpose: To support the safe, compliant, sustainable and effective operation, maintenance and development of the College Estate. The postholder will provide technical and operational expertise, manage day-to-day estate services within an assigned area, supervise designated staff and contractors, and contribute to statutory compliance, asset management, project delivery, contract performance and continuous improvement.
Support Worker
Support Worker - Thomas St. Location : 12 Thomas Street, Dungannon, BT70 1HN Salary: £18,224.96 per annum, SP 21 (£13.48 per hour) 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 delivering services across Northern Ireland to support people at their point of need. 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.
Laboratory Shift Manager
Laboratory Shift Manager – Antrim (Job Ref: 26N/SMSP) Randox Laboratories continues to develop disruptive innovations in Diagnostics and Healthcare globally. Our expertise and product portfolio have assisted laboratories across the world in improving health and saving lives. Our global success is a result of our pioneering products, the commitment and skill of our workforce, which continues to grow. We have an exciting new career opportunity for a Shift Manager within our laboratory in Antrim Town, Northern Ireland. Location: 30 Randalstown Road, Antrim, BT41 4LF Contract Offered : Full-time, permanent Working Hours / Shifts : 4 on 4 off, 10am-10pm 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. What does this role involve? The Shift Manager is responsible for managing the people, resources and performance of their assigned shift within the regional Randox Clinical Laboratory Services (RCLS) laboratory, ensuring that testing is completed accurately, safely and to the required turnaround time. The post-holder holds overall accountability for shift level KPIs — productivity, error rates, QC performance, instrument downtime and backlog — taking direct action to resolve issues in real time and is reports to the Regional Laboratory Manager for the shift's overall results. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES ● Manage Shift Leads, setting clear expectations and holding them accountable for their areas, resolving escalations they raise and supporting other shift staff — Clinical Lab Analysts, Clinical Lab Scientists and Lab Assistants — through them. ● Coordinate the shift's response to any incident, directing staff and liaising with other departments ● Coordinate with Clinics during the shift on sample collection, courier and specimen queries ● Coordinate with Customer Support during the shift on client queries ● Investigate root causes of testing errors, non-conformances and elevated repeat/re-test rates, taking direct corrective action to reduce recurrence. ● Analyse shift performance data — turnaround times, productivity, error rates, downtime and backlog ● Ensure sample integrity, chain of custody and correct handling procedures are maintained throughout the shift. ● Monitor stock and consumable levels during the shift, flagging shortages to the Regional Laboratory Manager in good time to avoid disruption to testing. ● Ensure all testing carried out during the shift complies with RCLS standard operating procedures and applicable standards, including ISO/IEC 17025, ISO 15189, GCP and MHRA Good Clinical Practice. ● Record and report shift handover information Essential criteria:
Youth Housing Case Worker
YOUTH HOUSING CASE WORKER Could you assist young people to build the skills and confidence to maintain their own homes? MACS provides 24/7 supported housing for young people aged between 16 and 21, who are leaving care, or who may be homeless. Young people can live with us for up to 2 years before moving into the community. Youth Housing Case Workers provide individualised support planning for our young people, based on ongoing assessment, review and keeping safe were appropriate. Please see attached Job Description and Person specification for essential skills and knowledge required for the post and click APPLY to submit your CV. Posts Available: 1x Belfast Full Time, Permanent 1x Belfast Full Time, Maternity Cover (Expected until February 2028) Salary: £27,078 per annum Benefits: MACS Pension contribution of 4% of salary; up to 41 days annual leave (including bank holidays); enhanced paid leave for Sick, Maternity and Carers leave; paid training days per year; Flexible and Hybrid working options available and Health Benefits. Closing Date: Friday 20th November 2026 at 9:30am See attached Recruitment Guidance notes and Why Work For MACS with more information, or email hr@macsni.org if you have any further queries. MACS is committed to equality of opportunity and to selection on merit and all offers of employment are subject to an Access NI Disclosure Check. MACS is dedicated to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion for all, if you have a disability which means you require a reasonable adjustment to be considered at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us and we will endeavour to facilitate the request.
