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MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB Assist the Outdoor Recreation Officer in the development, promotion and implementation of projects and initiatives within all aspects of the service including countryside access, greenways, coastal and inland management e.g. beaches and urban greenspace, wildlife conservation and environmental education. Assist in the delivery of identified programme of practical conservation and enhancement actions for natural and cultural recreation including the engagement of key stakeholders. Take specific responsibility for supporting the Outdoor Recreation Officer in the implementation of Service Business Plans within their area of expertise. Assist the Outdoor Recreation Officer in relation to: · PROW investigations within the Mid and East Antrim Borough; · Bathing water legislation, bathing water operator procedures and delegation to relevant operations officers · The development of greenways and other access arrangements. MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Service Delivery 1.1. Organise, plan and manage an annual programme of outdoor recreation events and activities. 1.2. Plan, develop, promote and manage a programme of training and development opportunities for people to take part in sustainable outdoor recreation including the targeting of schools and volunteer groups. 1.3. Assist in the delivery of environmental improvement projects including the creation of new paths and greenways. 1.4. Under the “MEA Outdoors” umbrella be responsible for the promotion and marketing of outdoor recreation and the wider Parks Development Team at a local, regional and national level including creation and updating of social media content. Working alongside Council Communications team to update the Council website, production of leaflets and interpretation panels. 1.5. Assist in formation of policies, business plans, reports and initiatives to support the development of the Parks & Open Spaces Service. 1.6. Support the operation and implementation of the Local Biodiversity Action Plan (LBAP) and provide a contact point for partner organisations and the public to develop opportunities for contributions to LBAP targets. 1.7. Assist the Outdoor Recreation Officer on invasive species as part of the Local Biodiversity Action Plan. 1.8. Assist in the management of Council’s statutory duty in connection with the exercise of its powers under the Access to the Countryside (Northern Ireland) Order 1983 and manage any matters arising out of this Order or any other relevant legislation and guidance introduced concerning outdoor recreation. 1.9. Assist in the preparation of reports, maps (GIS) and preserve records of Public Rights of Way in the Borough. 1.10. Build effective working relationships with stakeholders and when necessary investigate complaints including the investigation of Public Rights-of-Way disputes in accordance with Council/statutory policies and procedures and work to achieve satisfactory conclusion for all parties. 1.11. Under the direction of Management represent the service in discussions, comment and negotiate with developers, statutory agencies and other bodies on matters relating to outdoor recreation and open space management. 1.12. Assist in external accreditation and awards such as Green Flag, Beach Awards and Quality Walks certification. 2. Quality 2.1. Adhere to and comply with all Council policies and procedures relevant to this role, including arrangements for risk management. 3. Performance Improvement 3.1. Participate in the formulation, implementation and evaluation of the Department Business Plan and relevant Service Plans responding to changing trends and citizen needs. 3.2. Achieve high standards of personal performance, through meeting agreed personal targets and undertaking planned programmes of professional development. 3.3. Examine opportunities to gain efficiencies and improve effectiveness including collaborative partnerships, joint working and other innovative approaches to achieve best value in the use of public money. 4. Financial and Resource Management 4.1. Ensure efficient and effective financial management by contributing to the development of and working within agreed budgets and finances to deliver service priorities and by ensuring that these budgets are effectively managed, implemented and adhered to across the department. 4.2. Contribute to the financial viability of the Council by ensuring that the Department operates as efficiently and effectively as possible, utilising benchmarking and other value for money techniques and complying with all financial targets, the Council’s standing financial instructions, standing orders, codes of conduct and accountability. 4.3. Provide input to audit reports and ensure implementation of recommendations of these reports, ombudsman cases on a timely basis. 4.4. Seek innovative and creative solutions to help bring about change and service improvements. 4.5. Pursue as appropriate, additional sources of funding or other resources, which could be used to enhance those available to the Council. 5. General 5.1. Uphold the Core Values of Mid and East Antrim Borough Council and work to achieve the wider organisational objectives as detailed in the Corporate Plan. 5.2. Participate in the Council’s Performance and Development Review process as detailed in the published scheme. 5.3. Fulfil the legal Health and Safety duties placed on employees by: · taking reasonable care of your own health & safety and that of others who may be affected by what you do or do not do; · Co-operating with the Council on Health & Safety matters; · Ensuring that you use work items provided by the Council correctly and in accordance with the training and instruction received, including personal protective equipment (PPE); · Ensuring that you do not interfere with or misuse anything provided for health, safety, or welfare purposes. 5.4. Contribute to Mid and East Antrim Borough Council in fulfilling all of its commitments in relation to anti-discrimination practices, its Equality Scheme and under the Northern Ireland Act 1998 and the Human Rights Act 1998. 5.5. Comply with all the Council’s policies and procedures. 5.6. Fulfil your legal responsibility* for all records held, created or used as part of Council business whether paper based or electronic, including e-mails. All such records are public records and are accessible to the general public, with limited exceptions, under the Freedom of Information Act 2000, the Environment Regulations 2004 and Data Protection Act 1998. Employees are required to be conversant with the Mid and East Antrim Borough Council procedure on records management and to seek advice if in doubt. * Any subsequent updates will supersede legislation identified within the Job Description 5.7. Maintain high standards of personal accountability. 5.8. Comply with the Code of Conduct for Local Government Employees and the Local Government Employee & Councillor Working Relationship Protocol. 5.9. Perform any other duties commensurate with the grade and level of responsibility of this post, for which the post holder has the necessary experience and/or training.
Business Development Manager Ic
A permanent vacancy currently exists within Mid and East Antrim Borough Council for the following post and applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced candidates:- Business Development Manager i4C Hours of Work: 37 Hours per week Salary: Scale PO4 and in the range SCP 37- 40, currently £48,226 - £51,356 annum. Location: The location of the post will be in Ballymena but requirements of the post may result in the postholder having to work in locations across Mid and East Antrim. MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB Assist the Investment & Place Manager and Head of Service with the delivery of the Integrated Economic Development Strategy for Mid & East Antrim and programmes and actions which will contribute to the delivery of Council’s strategic priority of Growing the Economy. Oversee and project manage the development and implementation phase of the i4C Innovation and CleanTech Centre (“i4C”) in conjunction with the Operator appointed to manage the facility. Work collaboratively with the Operator to ensure the project delivers its objectives and outcomes, securing long-term sustainability. Provide support to the Investment and Place Manager and Head of Services in driving the growth and success of the i4C Innovation & CleanTech Centre. This role will focus on building strategic partnerships, attracting SMEs and investors, supporting businesses in key sectors including manufacturing and clean technology, and maximising the economic and community impact of the i4C City Deal project. PLEASE NOTE: Only application forms containing all the information, which has been sought, will be considered. The shortlisting panel will base shortlisting decisions on the information contained within the Essential Criteria narrative sections of the application form. It is the applicant’s responsibility to provide sufficient relevant information including dates in this section of the form for each criteria. Applications will only be accepted on the application forms provided; Curriculum Vitaes will not be accepted. Closing date for receipt of completed applications is Monday, 20 April 2026 at 4.00pm.
Trainee Aftersales Advisor
Are you a motivated individual who enjoys meeting and exceeding targets? Are you passionate about delivering the best service for customers at all stages of their sales journey? In this exciting position, you will be trained to cover all aspects of our Aftersales Team, ranging from direct customer-facing roles within the Service and Parts Teams to behind-the-scenes roles in CRM, Workshop, and Warranty functions. Are you passionate about cars and customer service? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment? We are looking for motivated individuals seeking a career within the Aftersales Department at Mercedes-Benz of Belfast and Portadown. As part of our Aftersales team, you will play a vital role in delivering an exceptional customer experience beyond the initial vehicle purchase. You will be part of a team that is the key link between our customers and our workshop, ensuring every service visit is smooth, professional, and efficient. Under our Trainee Programme, you will gain hands-on experience in the integral elements of Aftersales, including Service Reception, CRM, Workshop, Workshop Control, and Warranty. The Ideal Person Will Have/Be Communication: Strong interpersonal skills to build rapport with customers. Drive and Organisation: A proactive, eager-to-learn attitude with good organisational skills. Experience: 1 year experience in a customer service role. Qualifications: GCSE level or equivalent, minimum grade C in Maths and English. IT Skills: Proficient in Microsoft programmes, with experience in CRM databases desirable. If you think you can demonstrate these skills, we want to hear from you. If successful, we can offer outstanding career opportunities. Key Responsibilities The following responsibilities are core to the effective performance of all Trainee Aftersales Advisors. Accuracy of work is a priority in all responsibilities. Additional specific activities may be required and, where so, these will be identified separately. Customer Service and Support: Greet customers, handle service enquiries via telephone or in person, and act as the first point of contact for the Aftersales Department. Workshop Planning: Support Service Teams with scheduling daily workshop operations and planning. Administration: Assist with raising job cards, invoices, managing service records, and processing warranty claims. Operational Assistance: Support site logistics, stock control, manage customer appointments, and coordinate with technicians. Sales and Retention: Learn to identify and sell additional service, maintenance, and repair work through the best advice process.
CRM Executive
Could you give the best service to inbound and outbound customer calls? Are you passionate about achieving realistic targets? The ideal person will have/be: Essential: Previous experience of a customer service environment. • Proven track record of achieving targets in a busy environment. A strong working knowledge of computerised systems such as customer databases (experience of CDK would be advantageous) Demonstrate a professional and confident approach in dealing with both staff and customers. Ability to work as part of a team and the genuine desire to succeed. Have a flexible approach to working hours. Desirable: At least 1 year experience of working in either a contact centre or a sales role. Previous experience of working in a similar role in the motor trade. If you think you can demonstrate these skills we want to hear from you. If successful we can offer outstanding career opportunities. Key Responsibilities Achieving realistic and achievable inbound and outbound call targets. Dealing with all aspects of customer contact management. Dealing with service-related customer enquiries. Delivering marketing and customer follow up contact. Ensure best advice is given to our customers at all times. Training will be provided to manage internal data/communication systems. Take an active part in upholding the Company’s Health and Safety Policy. Maintain safe working practice at all times and abide by working rules and standards set out by company policy. Maintain and update customer records and databases. Analyse customer and vehicle data to enhance customer satisfaction and influence purchasing.
Cleaning Operative
Mount Charles Group are one of the largest and privately owned soft Facilities Management, catering and ancillary service/product providers in Ireland. If you are a customer focused individual and want to join a fun and family orientated business which believes people are our greatest asset, then we have a role for you! Our family values speak for themselves: Do the right thing, Have fun & grow together, Take pride in what you do! We are currently recruiting for a Cleaning Operative to join our team based at Friends School, Lisburn. This is a great opportunity to join a world leading facilities management company. Working Pattern: The Mount Charles Group is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Due to the number of applicants Mount Charles receives, we only respond to short-listed applicants. If you have not been contacted within six weeks of the closing date, you have not been selected for interview. Please note, the successful applicant's offer is subject to the Access NI (Enhanced) check prior to commencement of role. The Access NI Code of Practice is available upon request. Mount Charles Group has a policy on recruiting ex-offenders, a copy of which can be provided upon request. Having a criminal record will not necessarily prevent you from working for the Mount Charles Group. GREAT PEOPLE - GREAT SERVICE - GREAT FUTURE
Teacher Of English
See attached job advert NB: Permanent Full Time
Youth Floating Support Worker
YOUTH FLOATING SUPPORT WORKERS Could you assist young people to build the skills and confidence to find, set up and maintain their own homes in the community? MACS Youth Floating Support Service supports young people aged 16-25 in the community who are homeless, at risk of homelessness or need help maintaining their tenancy. Youth Floating Support Workers support on average 15 young people who receive individualised support based on support planning ongoing assessment/review and keeping safe were appropriate. Key Responsibilities: Key requirements: 1 years’ experience of working with young people in supported housing or community-based support or similar environment OR Degree in Social Work, Youth and Community Work or similar AND 6 months experience of working with young people in supported housing or community-based support. AND A full, current driving license with access to a car, insured for business use is required to meet the requirements of the post in full. Please see attached Job Description and Person specification for essential skills and knowledge required for the post and click apply to submit your CV. See attached Recruitment Guidance notes and Why Work For MACS for more information or email hr@macsni.org if you have any further queries. CVs submitted must demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria required for the post. Posts Available: Belfast: 4 x Full Time, Permanent, Lisburn: 1 x Full Time, Permanent Downpatrick: 1x Part Time, Permanent (22.5 Hours) 1x Full Time, Maternity Cover (Ending December 26) Newry: 1x Full Time, Maternity Cover (Ending April 2027) Salary: £25,545 (Pro rata) Benefits: MACS Pension contribution of 4% of salary; up to 41 days annual leave (pro rata and 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: Tuesday 14th April 2026 at 9.30am. 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.
Nursery Assistant
Nursery Assistant Location: Puddleducks, Grosvenor House, 12 Glengall Street, Belfast, BT12 5AD Salary: £10,915.84 per annum (Scale point 20, £13.12 per hour) Contract: Permanent Working hours: 16 hours per week Puddleducks is part of Belfast Central Mission, providing award winning care and learning for up to 70 children across four playrooms. At Puddleducks, we recognise the importance of emotional wellbeing in early years and our aim is to maximise children’s individual potential and build essential life skills from an early age in a stimulating and caring environment. Your New Role You'll work in a team to provide high quality care and a stimulating and varied program of age-appropriate learning opportunities and activities for the children in your room in line with the Puddleducks approach. What we need from 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.
HR Business Partner
The Cedar Foundation is seeking to recruit the following position: Ref 26-070-HRBP-CS-WEB Job Role HR Business Partner Contract 12 month Fixed term Salary £38,220 - £42,839 Per Annum Hours 37 Hrs per Week Monday to Wednesday working pattern The successful candidate will also benefit from flexitime. Location Head Office: 1 Ravenhill Reach Close, Belfast, BT6 8RB Agile Working Option / Working from Home* *Regular travel to our Belfast Head Office as required The Role The HRBP is a generalist role partnering closely with the management team to help align the People & OD strategy to the organisational strategic plan. As HRBP you will help build organisation and people capacity, and shape and implement effective people strategies and activities within the organisation. As HRBP you will work closely with the HR Administrators to deliver the operational requirements of the role, for their key stakeholders. Through collaboration and partnership they will positively contribute to the organisation’s strategic aims. Benefits Essential Criteria CIPD Qualification Level 5 and above OR equivalent HR qualification. A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a HR generalist role. At least 1 years’ experience of managing employee relations cases. Up to date and relevant knowledge of employment law in Northern Ireland. Demonstratable experience of using HR software systems. Desirable Criteria Experience using IRIS Cascade HR/Payroll system. Experience in a similar/regulated environment (e.g. health and social care). Apply Online : https://cedar-foundation.getgotjobs.co.uk/home Closing Date: 16th April 2026 at 10 am THE CEDAR FOUNDATION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER #nijobs
Teacher Of ICT
See attached job advert NB: Temporary Full Time (Career Break)
