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Grade and Salary C (€83,891 -€125,837)* Job Description *This role can be based nationwide* We are Uisce Éireann. Every day, we are responsible for the delivery of secure, safe, and sustainable water services for the people of Ireland. As Ireland’s national regulated water utility, our vision is a sustainable Ireland where water is respected and protected, for the planet and all the lives it supports. Our purpose at Uisce Éireann is to rise to the challenge of delivering transformative water services that enable communities to thrive. That means we are proud to take on the responsibility of protecting our water supply and passing on a safe and secure water system to a rapidly growing population and empowering Ireland’s social and economic growth. We are passionate about empowering our people, enabling them to make a positive impact on communities across Ireland. We are guided by a shared vision and purpose, grounded in values that define who we are and shape how we work, where we deliver for customers and communities, we work better together, we do the right thing, we aim high, and we keep each other safe. Our behaviours define how we interact, communicate, and succeed together. These values and behaviours apply to each one of us, across every role, location, and level. Our goal is to attract and develop skilled and talented people from diverse backgrounds, who bring a dynamic range of expertise and insights into our work. With a strong, values-driven workforce, we ensure Uisce Éireann can continue advancing Ireland’s water services and meeting the needs of the communities we serve for generations to come. The Role: The Scientific Services functional area is responsible for the national provision of operational support services to include sampling and laboratory analytics, ensuring that activities are performed safely in accordance with regulatory obligations to protect public health and the environment. Reporting directly to the Scientific Services Senior Manager, the National Sampling Manager will be responsible for the delivery of high-quality accredited sampling across Ireland. This should be delivered at optimal costs to Uisce Éireann. The National Sampling Manager will be responsible for the development of strategy, processes, procedures, and ways of working to ensure an efficient national sampling service. They will secure and maintain ISO 17025 accreditation for sampling of drinking water, surface water and wastewater. Main Duties and Responsibilities: • Work with the Scientific Services Senior Manager in the development of business strategies for sampling and Scientific Services by providing specialist advice in their area of expertise. • Work closely with the National Laboratory manager/ team to ensure sampling service meets the overall testing teams requirements. • Responsible for managing and maintaining a focus on sample delivery times including reaction times to incidents. • Make decisions on the allocation of resources (finance, people, equipment, information, and data) and managing competing demands for these resources. • Ensure INAB 17025 accreditation is achieved and maintained. • Provide high levels of customer service to maintain good working relationships with key stakeholders. • Development of customer engagement protocols for Sampling Officers as Uisce Éireann’s on-the-ground representatives. • Lead a culture of continuous improvement to deliver cost efficiency and service quality, challenging and developing solutions for improvements to existing practices and adopting industry best practice. • Ensure the team works following defined levels of competence, regulation standards, health and safety requirements and legislation. • Ownership of the budgets for the sampling service. • Responsible for building a high performing team by managing and developing their team members. • Responsible for internal team communications. • Monitor and report KPIs for processes over which they have ownership. Identify and analyse potential performance issues and recommend improvement opportunities. • Manage the development of best practices and implementation of standard operating procedures for the provision of the sampling service. • Responsible for performing any other duties that the Scientific Services Senior Manager may reasonably request. General Duties and Responsibilities • Collaboration with key internal stakeholders across the UÉ business. • Responsible for promoting and delivering health and safety commitments across UÉ and its supply chain, reinforcing positive behaviours and delivering health and safety objectives and requirements to the highest industry standards. • Provide visible leadership for their team, coaching and developing them to achieve their full potential and deliver business objectives, promoting collaboration and highlighting the behaviours that are expected from everyone in the team. • Conducts duties and responsibilities in accordance with Uisce Éireann’s Information Security policies, standards, processes and controls to protect the confidentiality, integrity and availability of UÉ business information and delivery of critical services, in accordance with any relevant cybersecurity regulation. Knowledge, Skills and Experience: • Relevant third level qualification and or accreditation is desirable. • A minimum of 7 years’ experience in the water, utilities or similar industries is desirable and or relevant experience. • Experience in leading teams to deliver customer strategies that enhance customer service. • Requires in-depth knowledge of both risk assessment and relevant legislation/regulations, coupled with the practical ability to undertake the operations of a national field-based sampling service. • Require in-depth professional knowledge of sampling, testing, logistics and safety. • Ability to enable positive teamwork across departments and encourage cooperation and open discussion to achieve common goals. • Background in guiding and empowering teams to make a positive impact and challenging the status quo to drive development. • Proven track record in leading continuous improvement initiatives in teams. Strong background in team motivation, and performance management. • Proven track record with dealing with complex issues, proactively and in a timely fashion along with the ability to communicate complex information to others. • Demonstrated experience in setting measurable safety and well-being goals for a team. CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE
Customer Services Advisor
Salary: £10.20 - £12.41 per hour Business Area: Retail We’re in an exciting chapter – rapidly growing our business with a focus on motoring services and electric mobility. We’re the UK’s leading retailer of motoring and cycling products and services, and the UK’s largest vehicle service, maintenance and repair business. Join us and be part of our success story in getting the nation safely back on the move. 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.
Area Sales Manager
C&C Group plc is a premium drinks company which owns, manufactures, markets and distributes a unique portfolio of beer and cider brands in its home markets and across the globe. You probably know us best from brands like Bulmers, Magners and Tennent’s. Purpose of the role To deliver strategic profitable growth within the On Trade through driving business development opportunities across all product categories and targeted trade investment. Proactive leadership of key groups to drive strategic growth of accounts and develop opportunities and business streams. About the role A full driving license is required. This is a field based role so ideally you are located nearby and familiar with your territory.
Work Placement Assessor
PURPOSE OF THE JOB: To undertake a key role in assisting in the induction, placement, monitoring, assessment, and recording of the progress of students in vocational study areas. To act as the primary contact between the college, students, course tutors, and employers who provide placement. MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Inform and liaise with employers, students, and staff on all matters relating to the progress of students in the work placement setting. Communicate to placement providers the content of courses and the assessment criteria which students must meet to successfully complete their course. Prepare relevant documentation and maintain appropriate records on every student. Ensure compliance with work placement requirements, e.g., Health & Safety (including risk assessment), insurance cover, and other relevant criteria. Ensure that students have relevant vetting documentation prior to attendance at work placements. Ensure that students are familiar with their responsibilities on work placement, including health & safety and child protection issues. Visit students regularly and complete appropriate reports to ensure that they are meeting course requirements. Monitor the attendance of students in work placement and provide weekly written reports to tutors on any issues/problems arising. Follow up by telephone/letter any students who have not been attending placement. Contribute to the completion of Personal Training Plans (or equivalent) and monitor progression towards achievement of milestones and targets. Provide support for recruitment and marketing initiatives, including open days, parents’ evenings, and interviews as required. Carry out induction with new students in the workplace. Collect and collate details of accidents at work involving students. Participate in the sharing of good practice. Liaise closely with the Head of Faculty, Curriculum Managers, Course Lecturers, and other relevant staff and attend regular course team meetings. Identify and help to arrange suitable work placements for students through engagement with employers as required. Carry out work-based assessment for students/trainees/apprentices attending relevant vocational programmes in conjunction with awarding body assessment guidelines. Fully brief candidates on the assessment process for the achievement of their qualification. Agree and record an assessment plan with candidates. Use a range of assessment methods appropriate to the needs of individual trainees/students. Provide regular constructive and accurate feedback on work placement assessment and trainee progress to course teams, training manager, trainees/apprentices, and employers. Provide support for students/trainees/apprentices as required. Maintain comprehensive records and planning grids for trainee/student assessments. Complete all appropriate documentation required by the assessment centre and the awarding body. Conduct internal verification for candidates. Undertake full responsibility for candidate’s portfolio building, including progress review meetings when necessary. Adhere to all quality assurance requirements of awarding bodies and meet with External Verifiers (EV) as required. Where remedial action is appropriate, agree an amended assessment plan with individual students/trainees/apprentices. Attend department meetings as required. Support the completion of students/trainees/apprentices PTPs or student E-ISLA/ILP and progress reviews. Undertake continuous professional development as required to meet awarding body work-based assessment requirements. Report to the course team or relevant manager any issues regarding the ability of an individual student to undertake or complete their programme of study, including any educational needs identified during assessments. Report to the course team or relevant child protection officer any concerns or issues regarding the safety of individual learners. Undertake work outside normal working hours on occasions. Provide reports, written and oral, as required. Ensure that all documentation and authorisation procedures are adhered to. Comply with and actively promote College policies and procedures on all aspects of equality. Ensure full compliance with Health & Safety requirements and legislation in accordance with College policies and procedures. Ensure full compliance with the College’s quality assurance systems and procedures in accordance with College policies and procedures. Undertake any other duties as required by the College’s Principal & Chief Executive or persons carrying their delegated authority. The list of duties is not exhaustive. The postholder will be expected to undertake other relevant duties in order to meet any changing operational requirements. TERMS & CONDITIONS Salary Scale: Band 5 Scale Column Point 20, £17.36 to Point 25, £19.37 per hour. New appointments will normally be placed on the first point of the scale. Hours of Work: The hours of work will be on an as-and-when-required basis. The hours of duty may be on any of the College sites and may include periods of duty before and after 5.00 pm, Monday to Friday. Peak demand occurs in January, May, and June due to examinations. Annual Leave Entitlement: Annual leave and statutory days are paid via an allowance for accrued holidays calculated on a pro-rata basis. This allowance is paid as an additional sum at the end of term and amounts up to 24 days per year (i.e., 2 days per month). Pension Scheme: There is an Occupational Pension Scheme relating to employment with the College. Further details will be provided on appointment. Other Employment: No other employment should be entered into during the period of employment with the North West Regional College. Employment by or in the service of another person or body should not be undertaken except with express approval of the Principal & Chief Executive. POLICIES: All staff have an obligation to comply with statutory duties relating to Section 75 of the Northern Ireland Act 1998 and contribute to the implementation of the College’s Equality Scheme. The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Under the provision of the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (NI) Order 2007, this post is deemed a regulated position and a check will be carried out against the Barred List for Children. Smoking is only permitted in designated areas where smoking bins are located. This document can be made available in a range of formats; please contact HR Services with your requirements.
Giftware Sales Advisor
The Company EZ Living Furniture was founded in Galway in 1998. We are a family run Irish retailer with stores operating nationwide, as well as a full online shopping experience offering delivery throughout Ireland. We are the largest Furniture Retailer in Ireland employing over 350 people. We are delighted to announce that we are looking for a Part Time Giftware Sales Advisor in our Crescent Link Store City of Derry. This role is 20 hours per week. The Person
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Commercial Broker
AbbeyAutoline are recruiting for a Commercial Broker to join their Coleraine based team. As a Commercial Broker , you will play a key role in supporting the Commercial Account Executives in managing Commercial Client accounts, ensuring their commercial insurance needs are met. What you'll be doing day to day: We are an equal opportunities employer #NIJOBS
Recreation Attendant
Job Title : Recreation Attendant Salary : Scale 3 (SCP 7-8) £13.69 - £13.90 gross per hour Department : Health, Leisure & Wellbeing Reports to : Duty Manager / Senior Leisure Officer (Maghera Leisure Centre) Location: Maghera Leisure Centre (May be required on occasions to work in other leisure facilities / location across MUDC) Hours: 37 hours per week (will include Bank Holidays, evening and weekend work on a rota basis) – Paid Meal Breaks, Shift allowance and Weekend enhancement as applicable The Council may retain a list of reserve candidates arising from this recruitment campaign, for any vacancies which may arise which are the same or similar and are of an equal grade of pay. This list will be valid for 12months. “Another similar vacancy” is defined as a post with a similar job description and person specification and on the same salary scale, which may be in a different department or duration to the vacancy initially advertised. Another similar vacancy does not include posts where the similarity relates solely to the salary scale. Purpose and Function of Post · As part of a team contribute to the provision of an efficient and effective leisure service. · Ensure highest standards of customer service within a safe and welcoming environment. · Carry out duties as directed, including cleaning, event/activity setup/takedowns and supervision and reception duties. Principal Duties and Tasks Performed: 1. Maintain the highest possible standards of safety, including the protection of children and vulnerable adults, through alert supervision in accordance with Council and Leisure Centre policies & procedures. 2. Respond to and assist with all emergency situations and evacuations within the Leisure Centre in compliance with Councils Health and Safety procedures to ensure the safety and wellbeing of customers and staff. 3. Perform all duties and assist customers in a manner that ensures high standards of customer care. 4. Supervise and assist customers throughout the Facility to ensure their safe and enjoyable use of and involvement in activities, including areas such as soft play areas, ten pin bowling (where applicable) and operating related computerised equipment. 5. Actively promote events and facilities within the Centre to potential and existing customers. 6. Implement a robust cleaning, hygiene and maintenance programme throughout the Facility, and maintain associated recorded. 7. Carry out duties in relation to erecting and dismantling equipment, preparing areas for events and activities including sports and exhibition displays. Ensuring all equipment is checked and safe for use and stored safely after use. 8. Carry out general indoor and outdoor maintenance duties when required, to include the use of power tools such as lawnmowers, strimmers and brushes. Grounds maintenance work to the synthetic pitch will involve the use of specialised equipment. Operation of grass cutting tractor as required. 9. Perform pitch inspections during inclement weather, reporting findings to management and other stakeholders. 10. Perform stewarding duties for events and high-use periods, including supervision of car parks. 11. Proactively report and record all faults and hazards to line manager immediately. Undertake general maintenance of allocated equipment when appropriate. 12. Complete all necessary documentation pertaining to the post, such as safety checklists, cleanliness checklists, accident report forms, keeping the line manager informed of any findings. 13. Undertake and attend training as required. 14. Provide first aid to customers when required and complete requisite paperwork. 15. Assist with training and coaching as required (for which the appropriate rate will be paid). 16. Carry out reception duties as required, including cash handling. 17. Adhere to Council Policies and Procedures including the Equal Opportunities Policy, Employee Code of Conduct and Health and Safety Policy. 18. The post holder may be required to work at other facilities within the Mid Ulster area. 19. To undertake any other duties that may reasonably be assigned to the post. Please note: This job description is a broad picture of the post at the date of preparation. It is not an exhaustive list of all possible duties as it is recognised that jobs change and evolve over time. The post holder will be required to carry out any other duties up to and including the grade for the position offered as necessary to fulfil the purpose and function of the post. PERSON SPECIFICATION Applicants must demonstrate evidence of the following on their completed job application form. Essential Criteria Qualifications and Experience a) 6 months’ experience of dealing with the public in a customer service environment. b) 6 months’ experience of working within a wet or dry leisure facility e.g. outdoor sports pitches, leisure centre, recreation centre, private fitness club or other sport/leisure organisation. Desirable Criteria: Qualifications and Experience a) 12 months’ experience of working within a wet or dry leisure facility e.g. outdoor sports pitches, leisure centre, recreation centre, private fitness club or other sport/leisure organisation. b) 12 months’ experience dealing with the public in a customer service environment. Shortlisting Criteria may be enhanced to facilitate shortlisting. The post will be subject to an Enhanced ACCESS (NI) check for successful candidates in accordance with Access NI Code of Practice. COMPETENCIES In accordance with the Competency Framework for Local Government1, applicants for this post must demonstrate the following competencies at frontline level: Providing Leadership and Direction Managing Performance -Set clear, aligned, high standard performance goals and objectives for self, others and the service. Managing Yourself Managing your Own Work – plan, structures and priorities own work to achieve optimum results Communicating with Impact – presents a positive image by communicating effectively, being resilient and treating people fairly. Working with Others Meeting Customer Needs – establish the needs of customers and strive to ensure that these are met. Moving Forward Continuously Improving Services – seek to continually improve the services and processes that impact on users.
