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Irish-owned cafés & bars in Belgium, Europe looking for friendly, creative, and motivated Chefs with experience in a fast-paced environment. Applicants should have a basic knowledge of hygiene protocols/kitchen procedures and a passion for creativity and high standards of presentation. What we offer : - Highly competitive net salary - Reasonably priced accommodation within a short distance of the bar is provided by us. Own room in a shared apartment with rent at +/- €400 per month. - The language barrier in our bars is not an issue as English is generally spoken by our clients and all our staff, but we can also provide access to subsidised French lessons - Regular professional training are given to all our staff. We want our people to be the best at their trade! - Access to full health care provided - We help all our staff set up bank accounts and apply for their Belgian id card - We will pay for your transport costs over and will also provide you with 1 free flight home per year - We work with a core of Irish staff in each of our bars in order to provide a "home away from home feel" Only serious applicants with a mind to having a future in the hospitality sector and the ambition to succeed need apply. Within a year, you can really evolve in your position with us while enjoying a good standard of life in a warm and safe environment.
Bartenders
Irish-owned cafés & bars in Belgium, Europe looking for friendly, creative, and motivated bartenders with experience in a fast-paced environment. Applicants should have a basic knowledge of hygiene protocols/bar procedures and a passion for creativity and high standards of presentation. What we offer : - Highly competitive net salary - Reasonably priced accommodation within a short distance of the bar is provided by us. Own room in a shared apartment with rent at +/- €400 per month. - The language barrier in our bars is not an issue as English is generally spoken by our clients and all our staff, but we can also provide access to subsidised French lessons - Regular professional cocktail training and barista courses are given to all our staff. We want our people to be the best at their trade! - Access to full health care provided - We help all our staff set up bank accounts and apply for their Belgian id card - We will pay for your transport costs over and will also provide you with 1 free flight home per year - We work with a core of Irish staff in each of our bars in order to provide a "home away from home feel" Only serious applicants with a mind to having a future in the hospitality sector and ambition to succeed need apply. Within a year, you can really evolve in your position with us, becoming very talented at mixology and barista, French-speaking, and enjoying a good standard of life in a warm and safe environment.
Mechanical Estimator
About the company Location: Melbourne, Australia A leading Melbourne-based company with national operations and who specialise in mechanical & pipework installations seeks a Mechanical Estimator to join our innovative and collaborative team. The business has experienced rapid growth in its industry and is a trusted partner to many of the country’s largest organisations. We are a dynamic, growing, and energetic organisation offering stimulating, challenging work and we provide a great working environment and highly competitive remuneration. About the role This role requires an individual who is highly motivated with a keen eye for detail and the ability to ‘look outside the box’. Your passion for mechanical installations and estimating processes will show through with the quality and accuracy of your work. You’ll have sound technical knowledge and be able to adapt to the wide range projects in our industry. Key responsibility areas: Apply with your CV. Don't have one? Click HERE to see the JobAlert.ie CV templates.
Age Testers
Are you aged 18-20? Interested in joining our Panel of Age Testers? Age Testers – Nationwide - No Experience Necessary. Our organisation works with businesses of all sizes to help them measure and improve performance with regard to ID checks and other operational and compliance standards. This is a part-time, flexible role that is ideal to fit in and around other work or studies. Jobs are allocated and paid on a per-audit basis. Our clients take the issue of sales very seriously and require help to ensure that ID-checking policies are adhered to. The research enables clients to address breaches and to provide updated training to their staff where required. Click Apply Now to submit your application today! Interested but don't have a current CV? Just upload a letter of introduction instead, listing your Name / Location and Email address and the team will get back to you!
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 🛑
Marketing & Communications Officer
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES The main duties and responsibilities of the post holder may include: • Managing the delivery of a broad range of online and offline marketing and communication activities, such as organisational web content, publications, and staff engagement activities and events. • Contributing to the development and implementation of marketing and communication plans for internal and/or external messaging, such as the HED brand #LoveHeritageNI, the marketing of the 186 State Care Monuments, staff wellbeing programmes or implementation of the LPS 2027 Strategy. • Managing communication and engagement for the delivery of multiple projects and developing communication plans aligned with the organisation’s objectives. • Producing innovative creative content for digital and non-digital channels to achieve campaign objectives. Content includes videos, infographics, audio, photographs, and blogs. • Identifying and addressing accessibility needs of online communication products across communications channels such as staff intranets, Departmental websites, nidirect.gov.uk and other relevant websites. • Using data, including analytic software and user feedback, to monitor and analyse channel and platform performance and make recommendations for improvement. • Researching new and emerging marketing and communication opportunities, both offline and online, that may benefit the organisation. • Communicating with key stakeholders and graphic design partners to achieve brand awareness and develop specific campaign messaging and products. • Assisting with media campaigns which includes liaising with Government Advertising Unit, analysing statistics and advising on advertising content. • Overseeing the production and delivery of staff newsletters, and other internal communications e.g. staff surveys; presentations, staff engagement initiatives. • Supporting the updating and monitoring of content on the organisation’s online content and manage Search Engine Optimisation. • Managing the process of responding to or providing part-input to customer complaints, Freedom of Information requests (FOI’s), Assembly Questions (AQ)s, and other correspondence cases, as relevant. • Leading a team and fulfilling line management responsibilities to deliver the functions and responsibilities of the team, including contract management. • Building strong relationships with a wide range of staff and stakeholders to fully understand, advise on and deliver organisational marketing and communication needs. • Ensuring that the team’s budget is managed in line with current guidance through the maintenance of the financial model. The above list is not exhaustive but gives a good indication of the main duties of the post. The emphasis on particular duties will vary over time according to business priorities and needs. TERMS AND CONDITIONS There are currently 3 full-time posts. These posts will be based in: DfC – Causeway Exchange 1-7 Bedford Street, Belfast, BT2 7EG DoF – Lanyon Plaza, 7 Lanyon Place, Belfast, BT1 3LP DfI, DVA – Hydebank House, 4 Hospital Road, Belfast, BT8 8GP Successful candidates must be prepared to work in any location in Northern Ireland. As Staff Officer is a mobile grade, staff may be transferred to any Civil Service post at the same grade in NI. Further appointments may be made from this competition should NICS positions become vacant which have similar duties and responsibilities. Salary Salary will be within the range £34,524 - £35,712 within which pay progression will be performance related. Starting salary will be at the minimum of the scale. If the successful candidate is an existing civil servant, normal pay on promotion/re-grading arrangements will apply. Pensions The NICS offers all employees an attractive pension package. You'll find further details on the Civil Service Pensions (Northern Ireland) website at www.finance-ni.gov.uk/civilservicepensions-ni Holidays In addition to public and privilege holidays, currently 12 days, the annual leave allowance will be 25 days, rising to 30 days after 5 years’ service. Hours of Work The normal conditioned hours of work are full-time (37 hours net) Monday to Friday. Most offices work flexi-time However, the NICS offers a range of flexibilities to enable a better work-life balance for employees. It is envisaged that some element of home working and / or remote working may be possible in line with the NICS Hybrid Working policy and business need. Travel Access to a form of transport will be required in order to fulfil the responsibilities of this post. Travel throughout Northern Ireland may be required and travel nationally may also be required occasionally. Vetting An appointment will be dependent on the individual satisfying the vetting requirements for the post. The level of vetting required for this post is Baseline standard. Probation Confirmation of appointment will be dependent upon the satisfactory completion of a probationary period of 1 year. If performance, conduct or attendance during this period is not satisfactory the appointment may be terminated. All appointees will be expected to demonstrate a track record of effective service within this period. Career Development The NICS is committed to career development and offers attractive career prospects across a wide variety of roles and professions. Career development is an integral part of the performance management system. Personal Development Plans identify learning and development needs with a view to enhancing skills and capabilities. NI Civil Servants have access to a wide range of internal job opportunities, including secondments with external organisations and are encouraged and supported in proactively managing their career. Conflict of Interest It is a basic requirement of all Civil Servants that their private activities should not bring them in to conflict with their official duties. Conflict of Interest is not limited to the individual’s own private, financial or other interests, as family, friends and associates may also have dealings which affect the Department’s business directly or indirectly. Therefore to avoid any conflict or potential conflict and to demonstrate impartiality to the public at all times, an officer must not, without prior approval, engage in any activity which could be considered to be in conflict with official business. As such, to protect employees and the Department from public criticism, it will be mandatory for the successful candidate to complete a Conflict of Interest declaration on appointment. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA Applicants must have, by the closing date for applications: 1. A minimum of 2 years’ experience within the last 5 years of managing successful marketing or communications projects using a range of online and offline communication tools from initial brief to final delivery including experience in 2 out of the 6 areas below: a. Developing and updating online content/websites/intranets; b. Managing and developing content for organisational social media accounts; c. Developing and implementing marketing/communications plans; d. Using digital communications analytics to evaluate and improve communications; e. Designing and delivering staff/stakeholder engagement activities and events; f. Producing digital and non-digital content and products to achieve marketing/communication campaign objectives. AND 2. A minimum of 2 years’ experience of effectively leading a team, communicating with staff and setting team priorities and goals to meet organisational business objectives; AND 3. A minimum of 2 years’ experience of managing the delivery of a quality service including identifying and implementing improvements to meet the requirements of a diverse range of customers;
Floor Manager
Established in 1981 with a single store in the Northwest of England, the JD Group is a leading omni-channel retailer of Sports Fashion, Outdoors and Gyms with over 60,000 colleagues and over 3,400 stores across several retail fascias in over 30 markets around the world. JD Sports Fashion Plc was listed on the London Stock Exchange in 1996 and has been a FTSE100 publicly quoted company since 2019 and continues to grow in the UK and internationally. We want to be the leading global omnichannel retailer in the sports and outdoor industry. To be a part of this successful company and help us to achieve this you will have the desire to ingrain our strategic goals of being a people-led, innovative and customer-focused organisation which provides operational excellence whilst identifying new areas of growth as part of our day to day objectives. Role Overview: As part of the in-store team you will provide visual support to the store, engaging our customers by creative productplacement and utilising the latest fashion trends. You will create window and in store displays whilst maximising storeprofitability through enticing visual concepts. Customer Service Due to the high volumes of applications our opportunities attract, it takes time to review them all. If you don't hear back within two weeks of you applying, please consider your application to have been unsuccessful on this occasion Applications that meet the skills criteria will be contacted for a 1st stage meeting with the talent team. Shortlisted candidates will then be invited to interview with the hiring manager. CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Clerical Officer
Level/Salary Range/Band: £23,922 - £25,885 per annum pro rata PURPOSE OF THE ROLE You will undertake general clerical duties for Downpatrick depot with specific emphasis on monitoring driver pay-ins and the collation of monies for lodgment. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES The following reflects typical duties and is not intended to be a comprehensive description of all tasks: • Responsible for monitoring driver pay-ins in Downpatrick Depot and preparation of lodgement of all monies received in pay-in office and bus station. • Deal with correspondence and enquiries by telephone and at the public counter. • Issue tickets for all services as required. • Take cross channel and private hire bookings. • Assist in / completion of period end returns as required. • Enter data and produce daily reports on relevant IT systems (receipts and lodgements). • Provide holiday and sickness cover for all grades of clerical staff in the district. • General clerical duties e.g filing, photocopying, word processing, fuel records, fire log. • Carry out the appropriate shift patterns to facilitate the opening hours of the office. • Any other duty as requested by the Chief Clerk or Service Delivery Manager CORE CAPABILITIES RELEVANT EXPERIENCE CUSTOMER FOCUS Customer care awareness. SPECIAL APTITUDES Good analytical skills. Good oral and written communication skills. Good telephone manner. Experience of working with Microsoft Word and Excel. PERSONAL QUALITIES Approachable and friendly. Ability to suitably interact with other people in a small team. CIRCUMSTANCES Able to satisfy such medical standards as may apply to the post. Willingness to work shift patterns and additional hours when required.
In Store Merchandiser
Established in 1981 with a single store in the Northwest of England, the JD Group is a leading omni-channel retailer of Sports Fashion, Outdoors and Gyms with over 60,000 colleagues and over 3,400 stores across several retail fascias in over 30 markets around the world. JD Sports Fashion Plc was listed on the London Stock Exchange in 1996 and has been a FTSE100 publicly quoted company since 2019 and continues to grow in the UK and internationally. We want to be the leading global omnichannel retailer in the sports and outdoor industry. To be a part of this successful company and help us to achieve this you will have the desire to ingrain our strategic goals of being a people-led, innovative and customer-focused organisation which provides operational excellence whilst identifying new areas of growth as part of our day to day objectives. Role Overview: As part of the in-store team, you will provide visual support to the store, engaging our customers by creative product placement and utilising the latest fashion trends. You will create window and in-store displays whilst maximising store profitability through enticing visual concepts. Merchandising CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Retail Stock Counters
The Company We are a leading provider of retail stocktaking, merchandising and supply chain management services. With over 3500 employees throughout the UK and Ireland, we provide a hardworking and rewarding workplace with many progression opportunities. The Role We are looking for Retail Stock Counters to add to our already successful team. This a casual role which means you can control the days you work Employment will be carried out on different retail customer sites and stores and travel will vary on a shift-by-shift basis. Certain locations ( Dublin* , Carlow, Portlaoise ) will have minibus transport provided free of charge otherwise you must be able to drive to and from job sites. You will be responsible for ensuring stock is counted quickly and accurately using a handheld scanner. Being able to stand for prolonged periods of time is needed for the role and access equipment such as ladders or steps may have to be used on occasion to reach high stock. Transport in Dublin must be discussed at interview stages Key Skills/ Experience Required Due to the nature of our work, you must be able to work unsociable hours including early mornings and throughout the night when required. As a result, we can only accept applicants 18 years and over. You must have a 'can do' attitude and be able to work long shifts when required on large counts. With our innovative business, the technology changes and progresses and therefore being a quick learner is a key skill required. Any experience of handling stock is an advantage but not a necessity. A good understanding of the English language is essential. The Package/ Benefits Retail & Asset Solutions are hiring NOW with immediate starts available. If you think you are suitable for this position and you want to find out more, please apply today! retailsupport.reg6@retailassetsolutions.com
