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Role Responsibilities The role will include the following activities: • Managing the Director of Infrastructure Delivery office including internal/external emails; improving work processes and systems within the office; and, working on own initiative to plan and organise the work of the office. • Management and coordination of the Director of Infrastructure Delivery’s diary. • Organise meetings and workshops, prepare and distribute material and accurately capture and document output. • Receiving, prioritising, track and process paper correspondence and electronic communication for the Director of Infrastructure Delivery and follow up action. • Answering and vetting incoming telephone calls/emails and briefing the Director of Infrastructure Delivery on correspondence and calls received which have been allocated for progress. • To act as a liaison between the Director of Infrastructure Delivery, Heads of Function and business directors including the assignment of tasks on behalf of the Director and co-ordination of responses. • Preparation, co-ordination and tracking of briefing material and draft responses on a wide range of issues for the Director of Infrastructure Delivery. • Co-ordination of papers for Board and Management Board meetings including production of agenda, preparation of Board papers, production of minutes of meetings and follow up actions. • Attend with the Director of Infrastructure Delivery as appropriate and provide a secretarial service at internal and external meetings. • Support the Infrastructure Delivery Heads of Function and wider team in general administration activities. • Availability to support the Executive Team and Board during a major incident on the Silver Command Incident team including out of normal working hours/holidays/weekends etc. Budget and People Management Responsibilities • There are no direct Line Management responsibilities with this role but will often act on Director’s behalf. • Tracking, ordering and recording hospitality and gift forms, stationery orders and other financial activities as required. • Making cost effective travel and accommodation arrangements for Director of Infrastructure Delivery and the leadership team as required. **Please note that this is not an exhaustive list of duties and the post holder will be required to carry out other duties as required** Entry Requirements Applicants MUST be able to demonstrate in their application and where necessary at interview: ESSENTIAL CRITERIA 1. A minimum of 5 GCSEs or equivalent, at grade C or above (to include Maths and English). 2. A minimum of 2 A Levels or equivalent. 3. A minimum of three years’ business administration experience or experience in a similar role providing senior secretarial services at Senior Manager/Director level. 4. A high level of proficiency in the use of current IT packages, in particular Outlook/Microsoft Word/PowerPoint and Excel. DESIRABLE CRITERIA In the event of a large number of applications, in the first instance, candidates may be short-listed on the following desirable criteria: 1. Recognised Executive Secretarial qualification such as Executive and/or Private Secretaries Diploma. In the second instance, candidates may be short-listed on the following, additional desirable criteria: 2. Third level or degree qualification Competencies The candidate should demonstrate the following competencies in the candidate response and interview process through examples and outcomes: Organising and Planning • Ability to effectively plan, prioritise and manage own workload making the best use of time and resources. Maintain a focus on detail and accuracy and produce work of a high quality. • Ability to plan and manage workload in a constantly changing environment and to resolve conflicting priorities. • Ability to think and act on own initiative. • Ability to make the best use of time and resources. • Ability to maintain a focus on detail and accuracy and produce work of a high quality. • Ability to work on own initiative and take personal responsibility for own work. • Ability to analyse a range of information, consulting effectively with others and drawing sound conclusions based on the information available Interpersonal Skills • Proven ability to manage multiple internal and external stakeholder relationships at all levels. • Problem Solving and Decision Making. • Ability to analyse a range of information, consult effectively with others and draw sound conclusions based on the information available. • Proven ability to manage projects to agreed timelines, using resources proficiently. • An ability to anticipate problems and provide workable solutions. Communication • Ability to communicate effectively and efficiently with stakeholders and colleagues at all levels in a confident, clear and succinct manner. • Ability to produce a high standard of communications both orally and in writing for a wide variety of stakeholders both internally and externally People • A high level of motivation and drive and be capable of working largely on his/her own initiative as part of a wider team. • Ability to build effective relationships at all levels both within and across other functions and directorates as well as with external contractors. • Ability to develop and motivate self and team in line with objectives. Salary This Band 6b role offers a competitive remuneration package with a salary scale of £29,863 - £36,499 per annum The starting salary will normally be at the first point of the scale. Salaries are reviewed annually effective 1st April. Location Westland, 40 Old Westland Road, Belfast, BT14 6TE Benefits Not only will you be working for one of Northern Ireland’s top companies, you will also receive a number of company benefits to include: • Generous annual leave and public holidays • Flexible working and family friendly policies • Hybrid working (available after 3 months following onboarding and training) • Occupational sick pay • Employee assistance programmes • Cycle to work scheme • Volunteering support
Trainee Finance Executive
Job Summary To successfully undertake and complete a comprehensive training programme. Once completed to profitably sell the complete range of financial products ensuring each customer is provided with the highest level of individual care and respect. Your skill set: • Ideally graduate calibre or relevant experience within finance / banking • Professional and confident liaising at all levels • Able to work to targets, self-motivated and driven to succeed. • Positive and personable individual. • Flexible approach to working hours • Computer experience essential • Full driving licence • Aged 21+ for Insurance Purposes Key Responsibilities: To present the range of finance and insurance products in a professional and compliant manner. Contributing to the commercial success of the Finance Department whilst maintaining the highest levels of integrity and compliance. Sales and Compliance Activity • Manage and maintain internal processes to deliver an exceptional customer experience. • Keep fully up to date with vehicle and finance product knowledge. • Professionally present a suite of finance and insurance products to all customers. • Accurately complete all finance and regulatory compliance documentation with customers in a timely manner. • Help business achieve budgeted levels of performance whilst offering industry leading levels of customer service. • Ensure proactive engagement / prospecting of existing customers • Maintain and accurately update all internal systems relevant to the F&I role. Health & Safety • Take an active part in upholding the Company’s Health and Safety Policy as per Company Handbook. Salary: Competitive starting salary of £30,000 per annum with further progression within year 1 (+ company car after one year of service). Report to: Department Business Manager/Group F&I Managers
Executive Assistant, Student Registry Services & Registrar
Purpose of Position: The Executive Assistant for Student Registry & Registrar will provide administrative support to both the Director of Student Registry Services and the College’s Registrar. Reporting to: Director of Student Registry Services and Registrar Key Relationships: Candidates should note that they may be required to submit documentary evidence in support of any particulars given by them in their application for the post. Data Protection Acts 1988 to 2018 and the Freedom of Information Acts 1997 to 2014 as amended Data collected for the purposes of recruitment activities NCI conducts recruitment processes to fill vacancies within the college. When applying for these competitions applicants are asked to submit a range of documents, e.g., a completed application form, CV and/or a personal statement or cover letter. For the purposes of recruitment activities, we will not collect any personal data that we do not need to assess your candidature for a role with us. Legal Basis for Processing NCI ’s legal basis for the processing of this data is a combination of individual consent, contractual necessity and legal obligations. Withdrawal of Consent Applicants can withdraw their consent for the processing of their personal data at any time by notifying the College. It is important to note that withdrawal of consent prior to the completion of the process will be considered as a withdrawal of the application. What we do with your data People who are directly employed by NCI and are based in Ireland process all the personal data collected for both recruitment and HR purposes. Shortlisting HR draft up the shortlisting documents and provide the initial screening to determine if a person meets the essential criteria of the competition. A shortlisting panel is generally made up of two senior grade staff members from the relevant department for which the role is being recruited. Sharing of your data Where you have been successfully shortlisted for a post, each interview panel member will be furnished with a copy of the relevant information of those who will be attending interview in order that they can review applications in advance of the interview process. All such information will be returned to NCI and shredded following the competition process. Some of the interview panel will be external interviewers, who are not employees of NCI but are engaged for the purpose and are strictly subject to the rules and policies of the College. Access Applicants can request and receive access to their data at any time and can request and receive a copy of this data, in electronic/transferable format. Erasure Applicants can request the data held be erased. In this case, the application for a position is considered withdrawn. Rectification Applicants can have any incorrect information corrected. Objection / Withdraw Applications can object to this information being processed and/or can request to withdraw from the application process Complain Applicants can make a complaint to our internal Information Governance and Data Protection Officer NCI Information Governance and Data Protection Officer National College of Ireland, Mayor Street, IFSC, Dublin 1 Tel (Direct): + 353 1 4498 523 ; Tel (Reception): + 353 1 4498 500 And/or make a complaint to the relevant authority Data Protection Commission, 21 Fitzwilliam Square South, Dublin 2, D02 RD28 Tel: +353 (0) 761 104 800 National College of Ireland is an equal opportunities employer and is a Member of the Athena SWAN Charter. NCI is committed to serving our diverse community and welcomes applications from underrepresented groups.
Training Centres, Day Services & Community Hubs, Care Assistants
Care Assistants Training Centres, Day Services & Community Hubs (aligned to the Care Assistant (Disability Services)salary scale) This role will be based in Horizons Training Centres/Day Services and Community Day Hubs. As part of this role you will be supporting in the transitioning of the people we support, from a training centre environment to their day service/ community hub. In line with the UNCRPD and New Directions, Horizons strives to support people realise their full potential with a focus on three main pillars: Personal Development, Active Participation & Citizenship. We work in partnership with the individual and their natural supports to co-create opportunities to learn, participate and be an active citizen with a socially valued role. Cope foundation is committed to empowering an individual in line with the ADMA to reach their full potential in living the life of their choosing. This shift pattern for this role will generally be Monday to Friday however flexibility with will be required in line with service delivery. Successful candidates for all positions will: Informal enquiries may be made to Paul Sherlock, Manager on 086 417 8396. Completed application forms must be returned by Sunday 22nd June 2025 . Applicants may be short listed on the basis of their application. The Department of Health & Children Consolidated Scales apply. Visit our website at www.horizonscork.ie
Joiner
To maintain and improve all Council assets such as civic buildings, leisure centres, sports grounds, caravan parks and community halls to include new works and repairs. To present a courteous attitude at all times by assisting with the promotion of good working relationships between Council staff and members of the public. Ensure that the department complies with all statutory and legislative requirements by adhering to these requirements and working in accordance with good governance and health and safety requirements. Ensure that all responsibilities are carried out in a timely and effective manner and that general confidentiality is maintained in all areas relating to the work of the Council. PLEASE NOTE: Only application forms containing all the information which has been sought will be considered. The shortlisting panel will base shortlisting decisions on the information contained within the Essential Criteria narrative sections of the application form, however Desirable Criteria may be used. It is the applicant’s responsibility to provide sufficient relevant information including dates in this section of the form for each criteria. A reserve list may be established in order to fill future permanent and temporary posts that may arise for another similar vacancy within the following 12 months. Should a similar post become available within this time period, the post may be offered to those candidates on the reserve list, in order of merit, without the requirement for a further interview. The post may be offered on a full-time, part-time, permanent, temporary or fixed-term basis.
Kerbside Driver
Permanent | Full Time | Monday–Friday | 37.5 hrs/week £29,503.50/annum - £15.13/hour (Paid weekly – your wallet will love that!) Join the Green Team! Bryson Recycling is on the hunt for a go-getter Kerbside Driver to help us lead the way in responsible waste wrangling and top-notch recycling. If you're hands-on, full of energy, and ready to make a real difference (while breaking a daily step record), keep reading. Reporting to your Kerbside Team Manager, you’ll be the boots on the ground—collecting recycled materials, keeping service standards high, and making sure every can, bottle, and box is up to scratch. Just a heads-up: you’ll be hopping in and out of your vehicle about 250 times a day, so think of it as a free fitness plan! What you NEED to bring to the table:
Energy And Benefits Project Lead
Bryson Care Emergency Response project requires: Energy & Benefits Project Lead C/EBP/B/0625 Fixed Term (1 year) Belfast (Monday – Friday) 35 hours per week £32,250 per annum Purpose of Job For Your Benefit is an advice service delivered on behalf of Power NI by Bryson Care. We are seeking a Project Officer who will lead and drive the work of a dedicated team in the delivery of a service to help tackle debt issues and provide a practical support package to vulnerable customers. The service offers advice and information on benefits, energy efficiency, referral to schemes, budgeting and managing energy debt. What you’ll be doing: Provide operational leadership for the energy and benefits advice project. Recruit and provide staff induction and training. To contribute to and achieve key performance indicators (KPIs). Identify, prioritise and allocate referrals in partnership with Power NI. Organise and implement a referral system Engage in direct work with households and manage a case load Carry out benefit entitlement checks including assistance to complete forms for any benefits identified Support customers through any appeals process Essential Criteria OCN Level 3 – Welfare Rights Adviser / Programme (WRAP) or similar qualification Energy Awareness or similar energy qualification Minimum of 2 years’ experience in providing welfare rights advice (in the last 5 years) Must have good knowledge & experience in dealing with the Social Security Benefits system (including knowledge of the Universal Credits System and PIP (Personal Independence Payment) Experience in using Microsoft Office, Excel and Benefit Assessment software Clean drivers’ licence, access to transport and Business (Class) Car Insurance for the vehicle and driver Application packs are downloadable from https://bryson.getgotjobs.co.uk/home. Closing date is 1pm Friday 4th July 2025 Please note, we reserve the right to close this role early.
Sales Consultant
Salary: OTE £30,000 - £35,000 (pro-rata per annum uncapped earning potential). A bit about Dreams & Sofatime... Our mission is to be the first choice for beds & sofas in Ireland; to make every customer experience with us exceptional. That's what makes us different! You can expect a fun, challenging and rewarding environment where everyone works together as one team. In return, we offer you uncapped earning potential (the salary and OTE are extremely competitive). There are a host of other benefits including a generous staff discount scheme and pension scheme. Your Branch Manager will make sure you have best possible start to your career with us. Your New Role Bringing together a passion for customers and the determination to recommending & selling our outstanding product range, you will take personal responsibility for: Providing every customer with an exceptional in store experience. Taking the time to get to know and understand each customers needs. Fully involved in store layout plans and changes, your ideas can make a valued difference. To succeed in this role... The ideal candidate will have experience in a sales led environment. You will be self-motivated ideally with a proven track record in sales. You’ll have passion, enthusiasm and the ability to have fun whilst delivering an exceptional customer experience. Previous furniture retail experience is desirable but not essential. Benefits Length of service awards. Generous staff discount. Additional performance bonus. Free on site parking. Enhanced Maternity and Paternity. Smoke break exchange - allowing 1 extra day leave each year. The successful candidate will be required to work weekends and bank holidays and some evenings. *Please note the closing date may change if the company have received a suitable number of applications.
Complaints and Resolutions Officers
The Role of the Complaints & Resolutions Officer: The Complaints & Resolutions Officer isrequired to deliver impartial and independent analysis and decision making in complaints relating to legal practitioners. The Complaints & Resolutions Officer is also required to advise senior management in respect of their areas of responsibility and may be called upon to represent the organisation to external stakeholders. The Complaints & Resolutions Officers may be deployed as Inspectors and/or Case Managers. This position presents a unique opportunity for a highly motivated and experienced candidate with: Main Duties and Responsibilities: Amongst the duties assigned to the role, the Complaints & Resolutions Officer will be responsible for: Reviewing complaints against legal practitioners received by the LSRA; Determining whether complaints are admissible under the 2015 Act; Determining the nature of the complaint under the Act and managing all aspects of the processing of the complaint; Ensuring compliance with all statutory requirements in relation to the processing of complaints; Managing and facilitating the informal resolution or mediation of complaints; Determining complaints as required by the 2015 Act; Accurately recording any determination reached and the rationale behind the determination; Assisting in the management of appeals of determinations to the Review Committees established under the 2015 Act; Assisting the Complaints Committee in the investigation and progression of cases before it Assisting in the prosecution of cases referred to the Legal Practitioner’s Disciplinary Tribunal which may include giving evidence before that Tribunal; Conducting inspections as directed. Ensuring that the complainant and the legal practitioner are kept informed of the complaints process throughout. The responsibilities outlined in this job description should not be regarded as comprehensive in scope and may be added to or altered as required. Essential Criteria: Applicants must be able to demonstrate how they meet each of the following essential criteria: 1) Be a qualified legal practitioner or/and have experience of dealing with complaints against members of a professional body; 2) A track record of excellent judgement and decision making in a pressured environment and to pressing deadlines; 3) Ability to manage a personal caseload while also managing and supporting a team if required; 4) Ability to deliver to tight deadlines and to take a strategic approach in the delivery of key objectives; 5) Excellent problem solving skills; and 6) Ability to investigate complex matters using an analytical and thorough approach. Desirable Criteria: Experience in the following areas would also be considered of particular relevance: 1) Experience in mediation or informal resolution of complaints; and 2) Knowledge of the legal sector in Ireland. The position shall be remunerated at the equivalent of State Solicitor level in the Irish Civil Service. However, it should be noted that a legal qualification is not essential for the role and those that can demonstrate experience of working in a statutory investigative environment will be considered. The key capability dimension relating to effective performance in the role of Complaints & Resolutions Officer are as follows: Building Future Readiness. Evidence Informed Delivery. Leading & Empowering. Communicating and Collaborating. Principal Conditions of Service: General Appointments are on a permanent basis as a public servant as per section 25(4) of the 2015 Act, subject to the satisfactory completion of the specified probationary period. Salary The salary for the post is based on the starting point on the State Solicitor and Prosecution Solicitor Officer (PPC) scale of €40,208. The relevant scale is as follows (Pay Rates from 01 March 2025) 40,208 – 42,903 – 43,676 – 47,052 – 51,377 – 54,820 – 58,361 – 61,962 – 65,556 – 69,132 – 80,668 – 83,640 – 86,651 – 89,672 – 92,690 – 94,431 – 97,474¹ – 100,530² *Long service increments may be payable after three (LSI-1) and six (LSI-2) years of satisfactory service at the maximum of the scale. Candidates should note that different pay and conditions may apply if, prior to appointment with the Authority, the appointee is/was a serving civil or public servant Salary shall be deemed to accrue from day to day and to be payable in the appointed person’s bank account by equal instalments fortnightly in arrears by electronic funds transfer. This rate of pay may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government pay policy. Statutory deductions from salary will be made as appropriate. Annual Leave Annual Leave will be 25 working days, rising to 29 after 5 years’ service. This is exclusive of public holidays. Pension The LSRA is a Public Service Body and a relevant authority for the Single Public Service Pension Scheme (SPS). Persons employed by the LSRA will become members of the SPS. Where an employee was already a member of a pre-2013 public service pension scheme, that scheme may apply subject to certain conditions. More information in respect of the Scheme can be found on the website www.singlepensionscheme.gov.ie Probation The appointee must serve a probationary period, which normally will last for twelve months. Should the appointee’s services be satisfactory as regards health, attendance, conduct and efficiency generally during the probationary period, the appointee, on completion of the period will be finally appointed. Should the appointee’s services be unsatisfactory, the appointment may be terminated at any time during the period. The LSRA may extend the probationary period if necessary. Duties The appointee will be expected to perform all acts, duties and obligations as appropriate to this position (which may be revised from time to time.) Hours of Attendance Hours of attendance will be as fixed from time to time but will amount to on average not less than 41 hours and 15 minutes gross or 35 hours net per week. The successful candidate may be required to work such additional hours from time to time as may be reasonable and necessary for the proper performance of his/her duties, subject to the limits set down in the working time regulations. This may include working evenings and weekends. The rate of remuneration payable covers any extra attendance liability that may arise from time to time. Sick Leave Pay during properly certified sick absence, provided there is no evidence of permanent disability for service, will apply on a pro-rata basis, in accordance with the provisions of the sick leave circulars. Appointees will be required to sign a mandate authorising the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection to pay any benefits due under the Social Welfare Acts direct to the LSRA and payment during illness will be subject to the appointee making the necessary claims Interviews The interviews for this post are likely to be held week commencing 7 July 2025 however this may be subject to change. The interviews will be in held in person in our office in Manor Street, Dublin 7. Interviews will be semi-structured in format, with candidates asked to provide examples and evidence of the capability dimension required for the role. We will endeavour to give as much notice as possible of interview dates. Candidates who do not attend for interview as scheduled, or who do not furnish such evidence as required in regard to any matter relevant to their application, will have no further claim to consideration in this process. Candidates must produce satisfactory documentary evidence of all qualifications claimed by them, on request. Failure to produce such documentary evidence when requested may lead to disqualification from the competition and or/termination of contract. Therefore it is advised that you have this documentation available to you when making your application. Any candidate who supplies false or misleading information in their application will be disqualified. Panel The LSRA aims to establish a panel of the successful candidates for the role of Complaints & Resolutions Officer in order of merit. Should future vacancies arise for the role of Complaints & Resolutions Officer these may be offered to those on the panel in order of merit. Any panel created will expire after a designated period from its establishment (usually twelve months), or when it has been exhausted, whichever is sooner. The LSRA may decide to limit the number to be placed on any such panel. Qualification and placement on a panel is not a guarantee of appointment to a position. Candidates not appointed at the expiry of the panel will have no claim to a position thereafter because of having been on the panel. More detailed information regarding establishment of a panel (if any), duration of any such panel and placement on the panel will be provided to successful candidates. If you are placed on a panel, and are subsequently offered an assignment, you must be available to take up the post as offered. Vacancies may need to be filled with immediate effect and therefore if you are not contactable, the LSRA will immediately move on to the next available candidate. Health and Character References Candidates must be in good health, capable and competent of carrying out the work assigned to them, and they must also be of good character. Those under consideration for a position will be required to complete a health and character declaration. Please be assured that we will only contact referees should you come under consideration after the preliminary interview stage. Please note, that should you be successful at interview, we will require a reference from your current employer or most recent employer. Referees should be able to provide relatively recent information on your performance, character and behaviour in a work context. Canvassing Candidates should be aware that any attempts to enlist support for their application through any person except as a referee named on the application forms will result in their application being disqualified. Equal Opportunities Employer The Legal Services Regulatory Authority is committed to equality of opportunity in employment and welcomes applicants irrespective of disability, gender, race, age, religious belief / political opinion or sexual orientation. All applications for employment are considered on the basis of merit. Security Clearance Some posts within the LSRA may require security clearance and will require completion of a form for Garda vetting purposes. In the event of conflicts of interest, candidates may not be considered for certain posts. Eligibility Eligible Candidates must: (a) A citizen of the European Economic Area. The EEA consists of the Member States of the European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway; or (b) A citizen of Switzerland pursuant to the agreement between the EU and Switzerland on the free movement of persons; or (c) A non-EEA citizen who is a spouse or child of an EEA or Swiss citizen and has a stamp 4 visa; or (d) A person awarded international protection under the International Protection Act 2015 or any family member entitled to remain in the State as a result of family reunification and has a stamp 4 visa or (e) A non-EEA citizen who is a parent of a dependent child who is a citizen of, and resident in, an EEA member state or Switzerland and has a stamp 4 visa To qualify candidates must meet one of the citizenship criteria above by the date of any job offer.
Relief Pharmacist
PERSON The successful candidate will be a registered Pharmacist with an excellent knowledge of the community pharmacy environment. Customer care will be at the forefront of your concern with every patient being treated as an individual. Using your expert knowledge you will assist our customers by recommending and promoting our range of health services. ROLE To ensure the effective and efficient operation of the Pharmacy to maximise dispensing and services, private services, OTC sales and profitablity; To ensure that all staff working within the Pharmacy comply with statutory and/or professional obligations ESSENTIAL CRITERIA Applicants must be a qualified Pharmacist, registered with, or eligible to be registered with the Pharmaceutical Society of Northern Ireland. Previous active involvement in Pharmacy services initiatives such as Smoking Cessation, Minor Ailments and Medicines Use Reviews. Eligible to work in the UK ( Proof Requested). DESIRABLE CRITERIA: Post qualification experience in a community Pharmacy. Previous experience of Medicare's Standard Operating Procedures. LOCATIONS : Greater Belfast HOURS 40 hours per week - Monday - Saturday (depending on rota) Fixed Term and Permanent contracts available MediCare offer a number of flexible options depending on business need.
