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The Role Maynooth University is committed to a strategy in which the primary University goals of excellent research and scholarship and outstanding education are interlinked and equally valued. The Library is a key part of both Maynooth University and Saint Patrick’s College Maynooth. The Library was founded in 1795 and is now housed in the John Paul II Library and the Russell Library. We have over 450,000 books and eBooks and more than 42,000 electronic journals and provide a range of information skills and training courses. We are seeking a Temporary, full-time Senior Library Assistant. This post is based in the Engagement and Information Services section. The successful candidate will supervise the Facilities and Events team in the library. The Facilities and Events team are comprised of part-time postgraduate students who cover extended service opening hours in the library. The successful candidate will also coordinate library events, external events and University events including Open Days. The successful candidate may be required to work a variety of shifts including evening and weekend duties. The successful candidate must be able to communicate effectively with people at all levels. Principal Duties This will include: • Supervision and training of facilities and events team, including rostering • Coordinate logistics and staffing for internal, external and community events • Act as first line liaison for management of maintenance issues • Support Manager of Engagement and Information Services and others in management of library spaces, including room allocation • Liaise with the Maynooth University Safety Office on safety-related matters, including checks and audits • Support senior staff in developing and coordinating departmental priorities, particularly in the areas of strategic planning and staff development • Undertake any additional responsibilities as assigned by the University Librarian or their nominee The ideal candidate will have: Essential • Experience in teamwork, team supervision and staff rostering • Strong organisational and time keeping skills • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills • Knowledge of health and safety procedures • Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines • Flexibility to ensure library services are maintained at all times • Accuracy and attention to detail Desirable • Experience in facilities or event management • Ability to focus on a number of tasks concurrently • A recognised qualification in health and safety • Proactive, enthusiastic and adaptable approach to a variety of tasks and projects • Strong customer service skills • Confidence in using information technology particularly databases, searching and Office 365 The Library The Library is a key part of both Maynooth University and Saint Patrick’s College Maynooth. The Library was founded in 1795 and is now housed in the John Paul II Library and the Russell Library, both of which hold significant book, archive and manuscript collections. The John Paul II Library holds over 400,000 print items. Access is also provided to over 500,000 electronic books and 70,000 electronic journals. The overall strategy for Maynooth University Library is articulated in the current Library Strategic Plan. The Library’s Strategic Plan 2024 to 2028 has set out an aspiring plan to guide the library’s work over the next four years as we endeavour to enhance our services, resources and impact on the campus community. Further information about the Library can be found on the Library’s website https://www.maynoothuniversity.ie/library and social media platforms. The University Maynooth University is a very distinctive university, a collegial institution focused on science and engineering, humanities and social sciences, and equally committed to research, teaching and community engagement. Located in Ireland’s only university town, its distinctive features and character owe much to its unique history and heritage. It provides a high-quality educational experience to over 17,000 students on a campus with eighteenth century roots and twenty first century dynamism. Maynooth University is a place of lively contrasts, a modern institution, dynamic, rapidly growing, research led and engaged, yet grounded in historic academic strengths and scholarly traditions. We offer a range of programmes at undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral level in the humanities, science and engineering and social sciences, including business, law and education, along with a range of international programmes and partnerships. The strategic trajectory and accomplishments of Maynooth University, since its establishment as an autonomous public university, are exceptional and a source of great pride to the university community, staff, students and alumni. Maynooth University ranked in the top 90 global Times Higher Education Young University rankings in 2024. Maynooth University’s growing global reputation is based on the originality, quality, importance and impact of its research and scholarship, commitment to teaching and learning, the quality of academic programmes and its leadership in widening participation in higher education. The sources of success are the dedication of its staff and the energy and engagement of its students. Maynooth University’s Values Our values define who we are, what we believe in and how we act as a community. They underpin our future success and guide our expectations of ourselves and each other. Our values apply to everyone in the University community: • Integrity • Collegiality • Responsibility • Freedom of expression • Ambition Tenure This is a full time, temporary post for a specified purpose, anticipated to be 23 months duration. Salary Senior Library Assistant 2026: €45,758 - €55,537 per annum, seven points. Appointments will be made in accordance with public sector pay provisions. Hours of Work A 35 hour working week is in operation. This can be reviewed or adjusted from time to time through national agreements. Location The place of work is the campus of Maynooth University, Maynooth, County Kildare.
Customer Services Advisor
€14.50 per hour Love all things motoring and cycling? Great with customers? Your knack with customers and boundless enthusiasm for cars and bikes is what will lead you to success in this role. Ideally, you’ll already have some experience of fitting car parts and of cycle repair, even as a hobby. Either way, we have training in place to get you the skills you need – you’ll be delivering market-leading standards of service, after all You’ll soon be working on customers’ vehicles in our car park and on bikes in-store, helping us wow every customer. This role delivers a wide range of fitting services, including car parts fitting, technology fitting, cycle building and cycle servicing. We’ll help you develop your practical problem-solving skills alongside your ability to work quickly and efficiently. Ideally, you already have Retail experience but if you can demonstrate experience of tailoring your approach in a customer focused sales environment, we can help you with the rest. We invest heavily in training to give our colleagues skills to develop their careers, so whatever career path you want to follow and whatever pace you want to progress, we have the support here to help you make your ambitions a reality, whether it’s in Retail or elsewhere in the Group. To be successful in this role you will need: We’re in an exciting chapter as a leading retailer of motoring and cycling products and services. Join us in our mission to keep the nation moving safely and be part of our success story. Not sure you meet all the criteria? We'd encourage you to take the wheel and apply anyway! At Halfords we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for our colleagues. We're an equal opportunities employer and proud to welcome applications from all backgrounds and embrace diversity within our one Halfords Family.
Waste Management 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 Waste Management Operative to join our team based at ICC Waterfront, Belfast. 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. 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
Speech And Language Therapist, Senior, General Hospital
The Speech & Language Therapy service at MGH is evolving to meet the increased demand for inpatient beds. The successful candidate will work with Speech and Language Therapy Line Management in co-ordinating the service to meet the needs of the service user and the objectives of the organisation. The SLT will also to contribute to the overall service delivery and development within the SLT Department. The SLT will support and supervise students and staff as designated and promote continuing professional development. Candidate must demonstrate: · Demonstrate depth and breadth of experience in the provision of Speech and Language Therapy services as pertains to a Model 2 acute hospital across adult population · Speech & Language Therapists who work with people with feeding, eating, drinking and swallowing difficulties must hold a dysphagia qualification or equivalent as outlined in “Standards of Practice for Speech & Language Therapists on the Management of Feeding, Eating, Drinking and Swallowing Disorders (Dysphagia)” Irish Association of Speech & Language Therapists (IASLT) 2007 or have a proven track record of same.
Deli Assistant
Main purpose of the role: Responsible for the preparation of high quality hot and cold deli products and for ensuring customer satisfaction is the number one priority. The ideal candidate will have/be:
Warehouse Operative
Summary From our Head Office to the shop floor and everywhere in between our primary goal is to create and deliver a fantastic customer journey for everyone who shops at Lidl. Are you a warehouse operative looking for a challenge, high energy and love learning every day? We are looking for Warehouse Operatives who are ambitious and match our values (performance, trust, respect, grounded and belonging). You’ll be picking in all of our different product categories. We can provide set days off to support your work life balance and a training plan which will get you up to speed. We rely heavily on your input and effort and in return you’ll receive a competitive hourly rate! What you'll do Year 1 • Basic Rate €15.10 • €18.88 (Unsocial Hours) • €22.65 (Overtime/Sundays) • €30.20 (Bank Holiday) Year 2 • Basic Rate €15.70• €19.63 (Unsocial Hours) • €23.55 (Overtime/Sundays) • €31.40 (Bank Holiday) Year 3 • Basic Rate €16.40 • €20.50 (Unsocial Hours) • €24.60 (Overtime/Sundays) • €32.80 (Bank Holiday) Year 4 • Basic Rate €17.40 • €21.75 (Unsocial Hours) • €26.10 (Overtime/Sundays) • €34.80 (Bank Holiday) Lidl is an equal opportunities employer. If you have any particular requirements, we will ensure any reasonable accommodations are implemented as part of the recruitment and selection process. We value diversity and inclusion in our workplace and want to ensure that all applicants have the same opportunity regardless of gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, age, disability, race, religious belief, political opinion or membership of the traveller community.
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 Simon Community, Downpatrick. 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. 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
Day Team Leader
Job Role Team Leader Location Croft Communities 71 Bloomfield Road Bangor BT20 4UR Salary £14.18 per hour Hours 36 & 24 hour contracts available Croft Communities Residential Services in Bangor Co. Down, is made up of a residential home, registered with RQIA to provide services for 9 adults who have Learning Disabilities and associated complex needs, as well as a 7 bedded Respite Unit through which adults with learning disabilities can come and stay with us for a break. This service provides an opportunity for the main carers to get a break from caring duties and enables them to refresh and to be able to continue their caring role. As part of the caring team, you will help create and maintain a caring and safe environment where the personal care and social needs of the residents are fulfilled. The Team Leader will support the Registered Manager to develop and implement personalised care plans and individual risk assessments to meet individual needs. They will support the Registered Manager to ensure the delivery of quality care. The role requires participation in the delivery of person-centred care, including personal care and promotion of a team approach at all times with positive and constructive working relationships for the benefit of the service user. Team leaders will also support with the management of budgets and resources effectively. The Team Leader will mentor and supervise the team of care assistants. Team leaders must be available to work flexibly and be available to work unsociable hours and public holidays on a rotational basis. Benefits Essential Criteria A minimum of RQF Level 3 qualification (or equivalent) in a health & social care or related discipline AND at least 2 years’ experience in a social care setting providing support/care or A minimum of GCSE English & Maths (A* - C) or equivalent AND at least 3 years’ experience in a regulated care or support environment. A Working knowledge of the needs of people with learning disabilities Effective communication and experience of IT systems (eg. digital record keeping) Apply online at: https://cedar-foundation.getgotjobs.co.uk/hom e Closing Date: 02nd March 2026 @ 10am THE CEDAR FOUNDATION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER #nijobs
Seasonal Outdoor Attendant
Location: Golf Ski Complex, Craigavon. The post holder may be required to work at other locations throughout the Borough. Salary: Scale 3 SCP 7 to 9 £26,403 to £27,254 per annum, pro rata for part time staff (Full Time Equivalent is 37 hours per week), plus weekend enhancement may be earned. Hours: 16 hours per week, on a rota basis. MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Maintain constant surveillance of the site and customers’ behaviour and act appropriately to ensure the safety of all users. Open and close gates and buildings as required. Adhere to all Normal Operating Procedures, Emergency Action Plans, control measures, safe systems of work and standards. Remain fully conversant with all emergency procedures and take part in emergency situations, providing emergency care as required. Conduct inspection and cleaning duties, keep records up to date and fix or promptly report faults to ensure that all areas of the site are clean, tidy and hygienic and that facilities and equipment are fit for a safe and enjoyable customer experience. Maintain the site by grass cutting, edging, weeding flowerbeds, watering and feeding, sweeping and removal of leaves, litter, fly tipping and graffiti removal. Conduct effective set up and take down tasks to ensure facilities and equipment are prepared for a safe and enjoyable customer experience throughout the site. Assist with activity programmes, courses and events as required. Continuously monitor and assess users, considering environmental and external conditions. Make all customers feel welcome and comfortable, ensure that they benefit from the services provided and assist with all forms of customer communication. Respond to routine and serious incidents and emergencies. Coordinate with relevant staff and, if required, emergency services to achieve a resolution and ensure all relevant Health and Safety procedures are followed. Carry out general attendant duties, including driving, to monitor all areas of the site. Conduct facility tours as required. Be flexible and collaborative and actively support colleagues and other activities or processes which impact on the performance of the facility. Undertake any other relevant duties that may be required and are appropriate to the nature and grade of the post. Experience Six months experience in each of the following: Driving Hold a full current driving licence valid in the United Kingdom. Working Arrangements and Flexibility Sixteen hours per week on a rota basis. The rota may be subject to change. The post holder will be required to work outside normal hours, including public holidays, evenings and weekends, to meet the needs of the service.
Organisational Business Partner
Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) serves the entire community, a population of 1.9 million in an area of over 5,500 square miles. NIFRS has a proud tradition and history of serving the community with distinction. NIFRS wish to invite applications for the following role: Learning & Organisational Development Business Partner - Job Ref N007/02/2026 The post holder will lead in specific areas of the NIFRS People Strategy, aligning them with the priorities of the organisation. These areas may include leadership development, employee engagement, performance management, and coaching. The post holder will deliver an effective and efficient learning and OD function to achieve key strategic objectives and enhance the capacity of leaders, line managers, and the wider workforce. They will be part of a team that actively contributes to the delivery of the People Strategy and transformation agenda to support the achievement of NIFRS’ desired culture and behaviours. They will develop and manage large-scale, diverse, and complex OD initiatives and projects, providing a dedicated and professional learning and OD resource, supporting the management of the allocated budget for delivering L&OD services This is an excellent opportunity for suitably qualified individuals, the role comes with an excellent benefits package including on-site parking, flexible working, generous holidays and gym facilities on-site. Hours of work; Currently 36¼ hours per week, Monday-Friday, 9.00am to 5.00pm. A Flexible Working Hours Scheme is in operation. In view of the level of this appointment, the postholder will be required to work in such a way as to fulfil the obligations of the post. There is currently two (fixed term 3 year) contracts available, based at NIFRS Learning & Development College 120 Dungannon Road, Cookstown, BT80 9BD. Please note the successful applicant will be required to travel around all NIFRS locations. This recruitment and selection process will also be used to fill future vacancies, a reserve list will be created for 12 months should any additional fixed term or permanent vacancies arise (offers of posts will be made in merit order). Whilst current vaccancies are based in Cookstown, please note, future vacancies may be based in either Cookstown or Lisburn Headquarters, and candidates who are made an offer from the reserve list may be offered/allocated posts at either location. Salary: The salary scale is PO2. The salary range is currently £39,862- £42,839 per annum . All the information that you need in order to apply is provided in the candidate information pack. However, if you have any queries or require any further information please email: nifrs.recruitment@nifrs.org or telephone 028 9266 4221. Candidates should apply online and the closing date for applications is 12:00 noon on Friday 6th March 2026. We are an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons, irrespective of age, gender, race, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, dependants, religion or political opinion. NIFRS is currently under represented by women and those from the Roman Catholic Community, applications from these groups are particularly welcome. Appointment will be made solely on merit.
