Personal Assistant

Location: Craigavon Civic Centre; however, the post holder will be required to work at other locations across the Borough. Reports to: Deputy Chief Executive Salary: Scale 6 SCP 20–24 £32,597 - £35,412 per annum Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday – Friday, 9.00 am – 5.00 pm. A flexible working hours scheme is in operation. The post holder may be required to work additional hours and outside normal working hours to meet the needs of the post. Duration: Fixed-term contract until 21 July 2027; may be extended. The Council may retain a list of successful reserve candidates arising from this recruitment for any vacancies which may arise that are of the same grade and have similar duties. Such a reserve list will be compiled and held for a period of 12 months from the date of interview. All employees are expected to model the Customer Care behaviours of “Serve Passionately, Engage Positively and Deliver Consistently.” JOB PURPOSE To provide a shared, confidential, comprehensive, diverse and professional administrative support service within the Deputy Chief Executive’s Department/Directorates/Executive Management Team, including a Personal Assistant role for the Deputy Chief Executive’s Department/Directorates/Executive Management Team. The post holder will be required to provide administrative support to a number of corporate support areas, including administration for meetings, and will require a high level of customer service and the ability to deal with and resolve issues using personal and professional judgement, building relationships with internal and external officers at all levels, while promoting the profile of the Council. The post will also be flexible to allow for new challenges and to assist with high levels of demand from other sections of the Deputy Chief Executive’s Department/Directorates/Executive Management Team which may arise from time to time. MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Provide a high-quality, confidential Personal Assistant role, to include: • Organising, managing and monitoring the diary of the Deputy Chief Executive/Directors/Executive Management Team on a daily basis and meeting regularly with them to discuss, prioritise and action diary commitments. • Identifying and prioritising tasks on an ongoing basis, ensuring that there is sufficient time allocated for planning, preparation and strategic review of priorities. • Acting as a first point of contact for incoming telephone calls. • Providing cover for other PA roles as required. Provide comprehensive administrative support to the Deputy Chief Executive/Directors and Executive Management Team on a daily basis. Log, prioritise and track all correspondence, draft responses and general correspondence, where appropriate, including that of a highly confidential and sensitive nature; update senior officers and bring important issues and target dates to their attention. Develop and maintain accurate and effective records and systems relevant to the work of the Deputy Chief Executive/Directorate/Executive Management Team and ensure files/documents are held and maintained in line with the Council’s Retention and Disposal Policy. Undertake research, obtain information and draft reports on behalf of the Deputy Chief Executive/Directors/Executive Management Team as required. Schedule and organise meetings such as the Council’s Senior Leadership Team and Directorate Management Teams, including Directors and Heads of Department. This includes providing a comprehensive administrative service for meetings, organising venues and catering, ensuring officers are equipped, briefed and made aware of any pertinent issues, compiling agendas and papers, attending meetings and preparing minutes/action sheets. Manage the compilation and preparation of Committee and various Management Team papers, ensuring their submission in a timely manner to the required standard. Operate the Council’s computerised Purchase Ordering System in line with the Council’s Financial Regulations, Procurement Policy and other relevant policies/procedures. Develop and maintain records and assist with the analysis of financial reports, reconcile financial data and assist with recording and receipt of all monies, including credit card payments and verification of expenditure in accordance with financial regulations. Co-ordinate and compile Freedom of Information responses and Corporate Complaints responses on behalf of the Department/Directorate, ensuring that FOI obligations and Complaints Procedure requirements are met. Assist with the processing of a range of data, including checking for accuracy and transfer of data to other agencies in line with statutory and service requirements. Represent the Directorate/Department on internal working groups as required. Undertake any other relevant duties that may be required and are commensurate with the nature and grade of the post. Qualifications and Training • Five GCSEs (Grades A–C) or equivalent/comparable, including Maths and English Language. Applicants must list all subjects, grades and levels attained. Experience • Two years’ experience of providing high-quality PA administrative support to senior management, to include each of the following: ▪ Comprehensive administrative support including diary management, organisation of meetings and managing a heavy workload with changing priorities and deadlines. ▪ Drafting and preparation of documents including correspondence, reports, meeting papers, minute-taking, production of minutes and dissemination of follow-up actions. ▪ Liaising and working closely with senior officers while handling confidential and sensitive matters with professionalism and discretion. Key Skills, Knowledge and Attributes • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. • Ability to develop and maintain good working relationships at a range of levels, including senior management and elected members. • Ability to successfully plan, prioritise and manage a range of tasks simultaneously within required timescales. • Ability to demonstrate initiative and work flexibly with minimal direction and supervision. • Ability to research a variety of issues and collate information. • Competent in the use of Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint).

Administrative Assistant

Higher Planning Officer

Job Purpose: The purpose of this post is to provide a high quality and efficient Planning Service to the Armagh City, Banbridge & Craigavon Borough Council area. To provide support to the team in meeting all statutory requirements and ensuring effective performance whilst supporting training and development for staff to meet the needs of the business and all customers in accordance with best practice standards and other performance measures. ​​​​​​​The job will be based in the Development Management Section of the Council’s Planning Department where the post holder will be responsible for the processing of planning applications. However, the post may involve opportunities to work across other sections of the Community and Growth Directorate of the Council including the preparation and delivery of the Local Development Plan or enforcement of planning controls. All employees have the opportunity to request flexible working from the first day of their employment. Flexible working provisions are dependent on the role being undertaken. Successful applicants are encouraged to discuss with the relevant manager/ HR, what flexible working provisions may be available in the role they are taking up, prior to commencing employment. All correspondence in relation to your application will be sent via e-mail. Please ensure a valid e-mail address and phone number is provided when filling out the application form. Applicants must advise of any changes to contact details during the process. Applicants should ensure they check their e-mails including junk folder regularly.  Please download the Job Description and Person Specification as these will not be available after the advertisement closes. Recruiting Office: Human Resources Section (Craigavon Office) Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council Civic Centre Lakeview Road Craigavon BT64 1AL 0300 0300 900

Duty Manager

JOB PURPOSE: Committing to the one-team ethos, you will be flexible and collaborative and you will actively support all colleagues and other activities necessary to deliver the service objectives. As a Duty Manager and part of the Duty Management Team, you will be responsible for leading the team in the delivery of an excellent customer experience. You will engage positively with staff and customers, understanding and meeting their needs as appropriate. You are responsible for the day-to-day operation and performance of the Centre, the management of the teams and the implementation of the agreed Service Plan. All correspondence in relation to your application will be sent via e-mail. Please ensure a valid e-mail address and phone number is provided when filling out the application form. Applicants must advise of any changes to contact details during the process. Applicants should ensure they check their e-mails including junk folder regularly.  Please download the Job Description and Person Specification as these will not be available after the advertisement closes. Recruiting Office: Human Resources Section (Craigavon Office) Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council Civic Centre Lakeview Road Craigavon BT64 1AL 0300 0300 900

Bid Writer

The Business & Economic Engagement (BEE) Centre delivers on the College's strategic aim, "To be a valued partner in delivering outstanding support to local businesses and communities, supporting the local and regional economy”. The College recognises the importance of developing strong partnerships and working in collaboration with our local businesses and communities in delivering for our economy. The College will deliver on this objective by delivering against the following aims: ​​​​​​​As a member of the Business and Economic Engagement (BEE) department, The Bid Writer will support a broad range of developments to secure new projects and generate income. Working closely with the BEE Management Team, the post holder will identify and secure new bid and tender opportunities for the College as well as international opportunities. ​​​​​This post is for a full time permanent position within the college. Closing date for applications is Friday 12th June 2026 at 12.00noon. Please note all correspondence will be sent from recruitment@src.ac.uk. Please check your mailbox including any spam folders regularly. ​​​​​​​College benefits include: Competitive Salary, Excellent Pension Benefits, Generous Annual Leave Entitlement, Family & Work Life Balance entitlements and much more.

Technician Demonstrator

The post-holder will provide technical workshop/salon/laboratory assistance to lecturers in support of the education and training of students and trainees within all curricular areas. ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ This is a full time permanent position within the College. Closing date for applications is Friday 12th June 2026 at 12noon. ​​​​​​Please note all correspondance will be sent from recruitment@src.ac.uk. Please check your mailbox including any spam folders regularly. ​​​​​​​College benefits include: Competitive Salary, Excellent Pension Benefits, Generous Annual Leave Entitlement, Family & Work Life Balance entitlements and much more.

Learning Support Assistant

JOB PURPOSE The Learning Support Assistant will have responsibility for providing additional learning support to students with learning difficulties and/or disabilities. They will be required to undertake a range of tasks associated with supporting learners on a range of full-time and part-time courses. This may include working one-to-one or in small groups within a classroom, supporting students with their educational and social development. A Learning Support Assistant provides support to students who have a learning difficulty and/or disability such as specific literacy difficulties, Autism or Asperger’s Syndrome, mental health difficulties, or mobility difficulties. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES The successful candidate will be responsible for any or all of the following duties: • Provide additional learning support as detailed in the Individual Support Plan, as directed by the Line Manager. • Provide learning support assistance in a variety of settings such as classrooms, examination settings, kitchens, science laboratories, and workshops. • Provide support for extracurricular activities including meetings, tutorials, educational trips, career events, formals, and any other organised events as agreed. • Read, prompt, or take notes as recommended in the student's Individual Support Plan. • Use and promote specialist equipment or assistive technology. • Assist students to find appropriate research material for their assignments and projects. • Assist students to locate and collect books and laptops from the Learning Resource Centre. • Provide one-to-one support for students where appropriate at break and lunchtime periods. This may include supporting students to order and pay for food. Some students may need assistance during mealtimes. • Provide support to students during class assessments or examinations as directed by their Line Manager. • Liaise with the Line Manager and relevant curriculum staff where necessary, ensuring all communication remains confidential. • Promote and assist students with the use of assistive technology. This may also include demonstrating assistive technology to students following training. • Promote and assist students to access counselling services and other health and wellbeing supports where appropriate. • Liaise with relevant safeguarding staff to refer a cause for concern in accordance with relevant policies and procedures. • Support students during fire evacuation if required. Administrative and Record Keeping Duties The successful candidate will: • Liaise and cooperate with the Line Manager to provide support for students with special educational needs or disabilities as outlined in the student's Individual Support Plan. • Complete monthly pay claims by required deadlines. • Complete monthly paperwork required by the Line Manager, for example learning support records. • Complete any additional reporting or recording as requested by the Line Manager or relevant curriculum staff, for example a Normal Way of Working Form for access arrangements. • Regularly update the Learning Support Manager/Coordinator regarding relevant issues through completion of Learning Support Records. • Attend meetings as requested by the Line Manager. • Assist in risk assessments as required. • Participate in training and development, including mandatory online training. • Be familiar with relevant policies and procedures including the Learning Support Policy, Examination Support Policy, and Safeguarding Policy. • Undertake any other duties appropriate to the grade and post as may be assigned. GENERAL • Participate in the enrolment cover rota as appropriate. • May be required to undertake work outside normal working hours on occasion. • Provide reports, both written and oral, as required. • Ensure that all documentation and authorisation procedures are adhered to. Personnel Specification Applicants must, as a minimum, meet all of the essential eligibility criteria listed below. Eligibility CriteriaEssential A minimum of five passes at GCSE Level or equivalent, including Mathematics and English. A minimum of six months' experience of working with young people or adults in a support or educational setting through study, unpaid employment, or paid employment. Be competent in the use of computer applications to create word processing documents, spreadsheets, and other Microsoft applications. Other Essential Criteria The role may entail travel between sites and you are required to demonstrate how you are able to meet this requirement. For example, whether you hold a full (not provisional), current driving licence which enables you to drive in Northern Ireland and have access to a car for official business, or have access to a form of transport which will enable you to meet the requirements of the post.

Nursery Teacher

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Tourism Operations Manager

Responsible for the management of the Navan Centre, its grounds and services, including all operational issues including staff, financial and administrative management, health and safety, security, maintenance and cleansing, programme and event development and delivery and catering and retail operations. Day to day management of other ancillary Tourism venues as required which may include the Bronte Centre, Scarva Bandstand and Old Town Hall. Input into Strategic plan for the Navan Centre site in conjunction with Museum and Heritage Services Manager and Tourism, Arts and Culture colleagues. Act as client lead on capital works and programmes as required. ​​​​​​​All employees have the opportunity to request flexible working from the first day of their employment. Flexible working provisions are dependent on the role being undertaken. Successful applicants are encouraged to discuss with the relevant manager/ HR, what flexible working provisions may be available in the role they are taking up, prior to commencing employment. All correspondence in relation to your application will be sent via e-mail. Please ensure a valid e-mail address and phone number is provided when filling out the application form. Applicants must advise of any changes to contact details during the process. Applicants should ensure that they check their e-mails including junk folder regularly. Please download the Job Description and Person Specification as these will not be available after the advertisement.  Human Resources Section (Craigavon Office) Armagh City, Banbridge & Craigavon Borough Council Lakeview Road Craigavon Co Armagh BT64 1AL Tel: 0300 0300 900 Ext: 62014/61705

Biodiversity Education & Sustainable Communities Officer

Lead, manage, and develop the Biodiversity Education & Sustainable Communities programmes and facilities.  The post holder will be responsible for leading the team in the delivery of an excellent customer experience, engaging positively with staff and customers, understanding and meeting their needs as appropriate.  Deliver high-quality educational and community-focused services aligned with Council objectives and funder requirements. ​​​​​​​All employees have the opportunity to request flexible working from the first day of their employment. Flexible working provisions are dependent on the role being undertaken. Successful applicants are encouraged to discuss with the relevant manager/ HR, what flexible working provisions may be available in the role they are taking up, prior to commencing employment. All correspondence in relation to your application will be sent via e-mail. Please ensure a valid e-mail address and phone number is provided when filling out the application form. Applicants must advise of any changes to contact details during the process. Applicants should ensure that they check their e-mails including junk folder regularly. Please download the Job Description and Person Specification as these will not be available after the advertisement.  Human Resources Section (Craigavon Office) Armagh City, Banbridge & Craigavon Borough Council Lakeview Road Craigavon Co Armagh BT64 1AL Tel: 0300 0300 900 Ext: 62014/61705 ​​​​​​​