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Purpose of Role The Agency requires the appointment of a Grade VII Regional Procurement Officer within each of its six Regions. The postholder will manage and lead complex procurement activities, ensuring strict compliance with national and EU public procurement law, while also achieving value for money, transparency, and supporting wider Agency objectives. The postholder will work to strengthen governance and compliance, risk monitoring, drive value for money, and support the Agency’s strategic procurement objectives across all Regions. The Regional Procurement Lead will directly report to the Regional Services General Manager with a dotted line to the Head of Financial Excellence and Governance, who, through the National Procurement Unit, will assign procurement tasks based on an agreed framework. This framework and plan has been developed and agreed with RCOs. Reporting Relationship Directly report to the General Manager – Regional Services Duties and Responsibilities Main Duties and Responsibilities • Work in collaboration with the National Procurement Unit (NPU) on procurement assignments, strategies, reporting, and process standardisation. • Manage the end-to-end procurement processes across categories of expenditure and assist with national and regional tender processes on behalf of budget holders as required, ensuring that the budget holder arrives at the purchase to pay (P2P) stage. • Lead procurement planning and analysis of purchasing requirements prior to tendering, conducting National and Regional tender processes on behalf of budget holders as required. • Manage and identify cross function savings. • Manage all data protection related matters as part of a procurement process. • Prepare coordinated tender documents such as Request for Tendering (RFT) and Request for Quote (RFQ); advise on tender specifications, award criteria, and manage processes through eTenders. • Build and retain key stakeholder management, both internally and externally, championing an inclusive and supportive work environment with the NPU, the Office of Government Procurement (OGP), and the Health Service Executive (HSE) on procurement matters. • Provide clear and regular communication on procurement updates across the Regions focusing on day-to-day queries. • Contract management and auditing of contracts including disputes, remedies, contract extensions, and contract exit. • Responsible for governance and compliance procurement reporting. • Support in the development and implementation of the Agency’s Procurement Strategy, goals, and objectives as set out in the three-year Corporate Procurement Plan. • Ensure Regional/local alignment of legislation, policies, and procedures with the NPU. • Coordinate FOI and PQs procurement related responses. • Responsible for Supplier Relationship Management, including resolving issues at a local level. • Promote continuous Training & Education programmes including IFMS, eTenders, eProcurement Training, and innovation to include Green Public Procurement (GPP) / Environmental and Social Considerations. • Develop and maintain positive and effective relationships across all sections of the Agency. • Apply a deep understanding of Public Procurement processes and regulations, having the ability to apply processes to procurement requirements. • Support the NPU in standardising the Procurement processes across the Agency. • Observe strict rules of confidentiality on any information gained as part of any tender process and/or project. Health & Safety • Comply with and contribute to the development of policies, procedures, guidelines, and safe professional practice and adhere to relevant legislation, regulations, and standards. • Have a working knowledge of the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) Standards as they apply to the service, for example National Standards for Child Protection and Care, and comply with associated Tusla – Child and Family Agency protocols for implementing and maintaining these standards as appropriate to the role. • To support, promote, and actively participate in sustainable energy, water, and waste initiatives to create a more sustainable, low carbon, and efficient health service. The above Job Description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties involved and consequently, the post holder may be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post which may be assigned to him/her from time to time and to contribute to the development of the post while in office. Eligibility Criteria Qualifications and / or Experience Applicants must by the closing date of application have the following: • Have at least three years’ administrative experience as relevant to the role. • Have experience in financial systems such as SAP Finance or similar processing system. • Strong analytical and organisational skills with project management skills. • Have experience of liaising with internal and external stakeholders. • Have MS skills to include advanced Excel. • Effective communication and interpersonal skills. • Have the requisite knowledge and administrative ability (including a high standard of management ability) for the proper discharge of the duties of the office. Health A candidate for and any person holding the office must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to the office and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. Character Each candidate for and any person holding the office must be of good character. Skills, Competencies and/or Knowledge Tusla Leadership Competency Framework The Tusla Leadership Competency Framework describes the behaviours that are key to Tusla colleagues being effective in the execution of their role at all levels within the Agency. The competencies and associated behavioural descriptors capture the transversal knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics that will enable colleagues, regardless of role or rank, to be effective in their work. The Tusla Leader Framework relevant for this role is Leading Others. Please access this Leading Others link to fully familiarise yourself with the impact of this Leading Others proficiency for Tusla. The Competency of Professional Knowledge is specifically linked to the duties, responsibilities, and criteria for this role. Other Requirements of the Role • The post holder will require access to appropriate transport as the post may involve travel. • Have awareness of children and young people’s participatory practice. Application Process Campaign Specific Selection Process Shortlisting / Interview The online application system has a time out facility. This is in order to protect the privacy of the user. This time out facility activates if the application has been dormant for over 60 minutes. Any work not saved will be lost if the system times out due to lack of activity. As such, please ensure to save your application as you work on it, any lost data cannot be recovered. It might be an idea for candidates to work on their applications outside of the system and copy and paste their answers into the online application forms once they are fully complete and submit them. Once your application is fully submitted you will receive a confirmation email to your profile. If you do not receive this email, your application HAS NOT been submitted and received and you should log back on to submit fully. AI generated content must not be used in your application. Tusla reserves the right to assess if content in applications is likely created by AI in part or in whole. Use of AI may result in disqualification and exclusion from the recruitment process. Short listing may be carried out on the basis of information supplied in your application. The criteria for short listing are based on the requirements of the post as outlined in the eligibility criteria and skills, competencies and/or knowledge section of this job specification. Therefore, it is very important that you think about your experience in light of those requirements. Failure to include information regarding these requirements may result in you not being called forward to the next stage of the selection process. Those successful at the shortlisting stage of this process (where applied) will be called forward to interview. Code of Practice The Recruitment Service Child and Family Agency will run this campaign in compliance with the Code of Practice prepared by the Commission for Public Service Appointments (CPSA). The Code of Practice sets out how the core principles of probity, merit, equity, and fairness might be applied on a principle basis. The Code also specifies the responsibilities placed on candidates, facilities for feedback to applicants on matters relating to their application when requested, and outlines procedures in relation to requests for a review of the recruitment and selection process and review in relation to allegations of a breach of the Code of Practice. Codes of Practice are published by the CPSA and are available on www.cpsa.ie Tusla Child and Family Agency is an Equal Opportunities Employer Tusla Child and Family Agency recognises its responsibilities under the Data Protection Acts 2003 - 2018 and the Freedom of Information Act 2014. Tenure The current vacancy available is permanent and whole time. The post is pensionable. A panel may be created for the purpose of filling this position. Once the position is appointed, the panel will cease. Appointment as an employee of the Child & Family Agency is governed by the Child and Family Agency Act, 2013 and the Public Service Management (Recruitment and Appointments) Act 2004. Remuneration The Salary scale for the whole time equivalent of this post is: 01/02/2026: €60,613, €62,094, €63,824, €65,560, €67,302, €68,858, €70,442, €71,985, €73,516, €76,151, €78,795, LSIs LSIs (Long Service Increments) are represented by emboldened figures. 1st LSI is paid after 3 years on the max, the 2nd LSI after 3 years on LSI1, and the 3rd LSI after 3 years on the 2nd LSI (where applicable). The appointee shall commence on the first point of the salary scale. Incremental credit may be given on appointment for certain types of relevant experience - more information available in Appendix 5. Candidate Information Pack - Recruitment Process Candidates should note that entry will be at the minimum point of the scale and will not be subject to negotiation, and the rate of remuneration may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government pay policy. Different terms and conditions may apply if the appointee is currently a serving civil or public servant. Working Week The standard working week applying to the whole time equivalent of this post is: 35 hours. Annual Leave The annual leave associated with the whole time equivalent of this post is 30 days per annum. Superannuation This is a pensionable position with Tusla. The successful candidate will upon appointment become a member of the appropriate pension scheme. Pension scheme membership will be notified within the contract of employment. Probation A probation period of 39 weeks, or proportion of same for fixed term / specified purpose contracts, where applicable, shall apply from the commencement of employment, during which the contract may be terminated by either party in accordance with this contract. The probationary period may be extended at the discretion of management by a further 9 weeks or proportion of same for fixed term / specified purpose contracts, where applicable. Confirmation of appointment as a permanent member of staff is subject to the successful completion of the probationary period, for permanent contracts. Where you have already completed a probationary period with the Child and Family Agency, Health Service Executive, Local Authority, and there is no break in service, no period of probation applies.
Ballydowd Special Care Unit
Job Summary The Child and Family Agency was established on 1st January 2014 and is responsible for a range of statutory functions including provision of child protection, alternative care, specified regulatory services and a range of family support services. The Agency has commenced a major improvement programme with significant focus on Practice, Culture and Structure. The Agency currently has responsibility for a budget of circa €1.2billion and delivers its services through over 5,500 people in 259 locations across the Country. The Child and Family Agency has responsibility for the following range of services: Health A candidate for and any person holding the office must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to the office and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. Character Each candidate for and any person holding the office must be of good character . Attachment(s) : Grade VI Ballydowd Candidate Information Pack. .pdf
Commissioning Manager Southeast
Job Summary This exciting new role is pivotal in strengthening our partnership work with the community and voluntary services in each Tusla Region. Through partnership, engagement, and planning, the post holder will lead the commissioning of services, to ensure a broad range of services are in place in each Region to respond to the needs of children, young people and families. This will include universal family support services, early intervention services, and child welfare services. The post holder will support Area Managers and the Senior Management Team in developing and completing commissioning plans for their respective areas, ensuring that services are aligned with identified needs and priorities. They will work collaboratively with staff across networks to gather information, monitor service delivery, and manage Service Level Agreements (SLAs) with community and voluntary organizations. The post holder will also play a key role in engaging and working in partnership with other statutory agencies in the Region, to identify emerging needs for children and families living in communities in the Region and ensure that commissioning plans and service plans reflect those needs. The role is integral in ensuring that children and families across all response pathways have access to the right support at the right time through well-commissioned and governed services. The Child and Family Agency was established on 1st January 2014 and is responsible for a range of statutory functions including provision of child protection, alternative care, specified regulatory services and a range of family support services. The Agency has commenced a major improvement programme with significant focus on Practice, Culture and Structure. The Agency currently has responsibility for a budget of circa €1.2billion and delivers its services through over 5,500 people in 259 locations across the Country. The Child and Family Agency has responsibility for the following range of services: Health A candidate for and any person holding the office must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to the office and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. Character Each candidate for and any person holding the office must be of good character Attachment(s) : Commissioning Manager Candidate Information Pack Jan 26.pdf
Regional Facilities Manager
Job Summary The Child and Family Agency was established on 1st January 2014 and is responsible for a range of statutory functions including provision of child protection, alternative care, specified regulatory services and a range of family support services. The Agency has commenced a major improvement programme with significant focus on Practice, Culture and Structure. The Agency currently has responsibility for a budget of circa €1.2billion and delivers its services through over 5,500 people in 259 locations across the Country. The Child and Family Agency has responsibility for the following range of services: Health A candidate for and any person holding the office must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to the office and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. Character Each candidate for and any person holding the office must be of good character. Attachment(s) : Grade VII Regional Facilities Manager Candidate Information Pack incl T&Cs 2025.pdf
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.
CRM Executive
Are you a motivated individual who enjoys meeting and exceeding targets? Are you passionate about delivering the best service for customers? The ideal person will have/be: If you think you can demonstrate these skills we want to hear from you. If successful we can offer outstanding career opportunities.
Strategic Director
Directorate(s): Dates may be subject to change. In addition to the standard pre-employment checks, these positions will also be subject to receipt of a satisfactory Enhanced Access (NI) check, in accordance with Access NI Code of Practice.
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
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.
Housing Support Worker
Housing Support Worker Location: Southern Trust - Newry Salary: £26,286 per annum (Scale point 21 - £13.48 per hour) Contract : Permanent Work hours: 37.5 hours per week – Monday - Friday No. of vacancies: 2 Please note we do not offer sponsorship for these roles. BCM Housing Support is a holistic floating support service helping older people, aged 55+, to remain independent and continue to live in their own homes for as long as safely possible. Service users are allocated a support worker who will work with them on a one- to-one basis to address housing issues. Your new role You will work independently with a caseload of service users, building a relationship of trust and respect to achieve the best outcomes for your service users. You will provide them with the best advice and support to help them remain living independently in their own home. You will regularly meet your service users face to face either at their own home or a neutral venue to provide this support. You will act as an advocate for the service user and link with external agencies to get the right help and support they need. What we can offer 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.
