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MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB Responsible to the Services Support Manager for the supervision of the Administrative Team across multiple sites providing administrative support to a range of Managers across the service. Coordinate and ensure administrative cover is available across the service when required. Support continual evaluation of processes and procedures; suggesting methods to improve area operations, efficiency and service to both internal and external customers. MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Service Delivery 1.1. Manage administrative staff within Waste services on a day-to-day basis, delegating work and ensuring adequate cover and support is available to the Waste Operations function. 1.2. Support the Services Support Manager by liaising with ICT support services for ICT systems within the Waste Section. 1.3. Assist with preparation of reports and management information on the performance of the department as required. 1.4. Collate and analyse statistics, provide feedback and action in relation to the services as required by the Management Team. 1.5. Ensure Waste Data Flow Administrative Assistants process all data in line with Service requirements. 1.6. Assist with the preparation of annual orders, review of invoices to ensure accuracy, and payment of invoices in accordance with Council KPI’s and policy. 1.7. Ensure the Administration Team are processing invoices in a timely manner and following appropriate systems as directed by Finance. 1.8. Carry out a minute taking and meeting preparation tasks as and when required by the Management Team. 1.9. Assist with the preparation and distribution of marketing materials and publications for the section, liaising with Reprographics, Communications and ICT. 1.10. Contribute to the development of policies and procedures within the Waste Services Section. 1.11. Ensure the Administrative Team comply with GDPR for electronic and hard copy data. Monitor completion through Information Governance assets, retention and disposal schedules. 1.12. Draft responses for the Management Team for questions from elected members, public and other media as required. 1.13. Disseminate corporate communications to the Administration Team as required. 1.14. Assist with the supervision of the helpdesk service if necessary during times of staff absence or during busy periods. 2. Quality 2.1. Adhere to and comply with all Council policies and procedures relevant to this role, including arrangements for health and safety and risk management. 2.2. Ensure effective controls assurance and risk management strategies are implemented within the Department and contribute to the Council’s compliance with its corporate governance requirements. 3. Performance Improvement 3.1. Ensure the Council’s performance management framework is consistently implemented and provide advice, support and guidance to staff on personal development requirements, initiating further training where appropriate as well as setting annual performance improvement objectives at departmental and individual level. 3.2. Participate in the formulation, implementation and evaluation of the Department Business Plan and relevant Service Plans responding to changing trends and citizen needs. 3.3. Achieve high standards of personal performance, through meeting agreed personal targets and undertaking planned programmes of professional development. 3.4. Ensure high standards of performance of staff, acknowledge good performance and tackle poor performance positively and effectively. 3.5. Examine opportunities to gain efficiencies and improve effectiveness including collaborative partnerships, joint working and other innovative approaches to achieve best value in the use of public money. 4. Financial and Resource Management 4.1. Ensure efficient and effective financial management by contributing to the development of and working within agreed budgets and finances to deliver service priorities and by ensuring that these budgets are effectively managed, implemented and adhered to across the department. 4.2. Contribute to the financial viability of the Council by ensuring that the Department operates as efficiently and effectively as possible, utilising benchmarking and other value for money techniques and complying with all financial targets, the Council’s standing financial instructions, standing orders, codes of conduct and accountability. 4.3. Approve purchase payments and authorise lodgements. 4.4. Provide input to audit reports and ensure implementation of recommendations of these reports, ombudsman cases on a timely basis. 4.5. Seek innovative and creative solutions to help bring about change and service improvements. 4.6. Pursue as appropriate, additional sources of funding or other resources, which could be used to enhance those available to the Council. 5. People Management 5.1. Provide clear leadership to staff to ensure the provision of high quality services. 5.2. Ensure that management structures and practices within the department support a culture of effective team working, continuous improvement and innovation. 5.3. Contribute to good industrial relations within the Council by ensuring effective communication and working relationships with all staff for whom he/she is responsible as well as relevant trade unions/staff organisations. 6. General Management 6.1. Promote and ensure equality of opportunity, good relations and diversity in service delivery and employment by adhering to the Council’s Equal Opportunities in Employment policies and procedures and avoiding all forms of discrimination both as an employer and a service provider. 6.2. Ensure that the Council meets its Health and Safety obligations, and appropriate arrangements are developed and implemented to ensure compliance with Council’s Health and Safety Policy and associated procedures and assure the safety of the workforce and service users. 6.3. Take such action as may be necessary in disciplinary matters in accordance with procedures laid down by the Council. 6.4. Investigate and prepare reports in line with the Council Complaints Policy. 6.5. Assist your line manager in ensuring the Council meets all statutory obligations and ensure that the highest standards of probity and good conduct are maintained at all times. 6.6. Ensure that staff within your control are aware of Council Policies and Procedures and provide information and guidance as required to ensure their compliance. 7. General 7.1. Uphold the Core Values of Mid and East Antrim Borough Council and work to achieve the wider organisational objectives as detailed in the Corporate Plan. 7.2. Participate in the Council’s Performance and Development Review process as detailed in the published scheme. 7.3. Fulfil the legal Health and Safety duties placed on employees by: • taking reasonable care of your own health & safety and that of others who may be affected by what you do or do not do; • Co-operating with the Council on Health & Safety matters; • Ensuring that you use work items provided by the Council correctly and in accordance with the training and instruction received, including personal protective equipment (PPE); • Ensuring that you do not interfere with or misuse anything provided for health, safety, or welfare purposes. 7.4. Contribute to Mid and East Antrim Borough Council in fulfilling all of its commitments in relation to anti-discrimination practices, its Equality Scheme and under the Northern Ireland Act 1998 and the Human Rights Act 1998. 7.5. Comply with all the Council’s policies and procedures. 7.6. Fulfil your legal responsibility* for all records held, created or used as part of Council business whether paper based or electronic, including e-mails. All such records are public records and are accessible to the general public, with limited exceptions, under the Freedom of Information Act 2000, the Environment Regulations 2004 and Data Protection Act 1998. Employees are required to be conversant with the Mid and East Antrim Borough Council procedure on records management and to seek advice if in doubt. * Any subsequent updates will supersede legislation identified within the Job Description 7.7. Maintain high standards of personal accountability. 7.8. Comply with the Code of Conduct for Local Government Employees and the Local Government Employee & Councillor Working Relationship Protocol. 7.9. Perform any other duties commensurate with the grade and level of responsibility of this post, for which the post holder has the necessary experience and/or training. Closing caveat: This job description sets out the main duties of the post as at the date of completion. It is not intended to be rigid and inflexible but should be regarded as providing guidelines within which the postholder is required to work. Other duties of a similar nature and appropriate to the grade may be assigned from time to time by the Head of Service. Duties may vary to meet the changing needs of Mid and East Antrim Borough Council and without changing the general character of the post or the level of responsibility that it entails. Such variations are a common occurrence and cannot of themselves justify a reconsideration of the grading of the post. Qualifications and Experience Applicants must have a minimum of 5 GCSEs to include English Language and Maths (Grade C or above) or equivalent qualifications to demonstrate literacy and numeracy. AND Two year’s administrative experience in a busy office environment, to include: • delegation of administration duties • management of staff • processing invoices, maintaining finance records OR Alternatively consideration may be given to candidates who do not possess the required educational qualifications but who can demonstrate 4 years’ experience in a busy office environment, to include: • delegation of administration duties • management of staff • processing invoices, maintaining finance records Knowledge Competent in the use of Microsoft Office to include: Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Outlook. Behavioural Competences (Operational Level) These competencies are the top 6 competencies the Local Government Competency Framework which have been identified and prioritised for effective performance in this role. 1.0 How we Provide Leadership & Direction 1.3 Managing Performance Set clear, aligned, high standard performance goals & objectives for self, others and the organisation. 2.0 How We Manage Ourselves 2.1 Managing Our Own Work Plans, structures and priorities own work to achieve optimum results. 3.0 How We Work With Others 3.2 Influencing Outcomes Adapts style and approach to achieve effective outcomes. 4.0 How We Move Forward 4.1 Problem Solving and Decision Making Gathers information from a range of sources. Analyses information to identify problems and issues. Makes effective decisions and recommendations based on resolution agreement within an environment of trust, mutual respect and co-operation. 4.3 Achieving Results Takes personal responsibility for making things happen. Shows motivation and perseverance in overcoming obstacles and achieving results. 4.4 Continuously Improving Services Seeks to continually improve services and processes that impact on users.
LGV Driver
Permanent vacancies currently exist within Mid and East Antrim Borough Council for the following post and applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced candidates:- LGV Driver 37 hours per week Scale 5, SCP 14-19, Currently £29,540 to £32,061 per annum Location – There are various posts available in Ballymena and Larne locations. MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB 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. It is the applicant’s responsibility to provide sufficient relevant information including dates in this section of the form for each criteria. Applications will only be accepted on the application forms provided; Curriculum Vitaes will not be accepted. Closing date for receipt of completed applications is Monday, 24 August 2026 at 4pm.
Gardener Grounds Person
A permanent vacancy currently exists within Mid and East Antrim Borough Council for the following posts and applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced candidates:- Gardener Grounds Person (part time) 14.5 hours per week Scale 4, SCP 9-13, £27,254 to £29,064 (pro rata) Location: The location of this post is Larne but requirements of the post may result in the postholder having to work in locations across Mid & East Antrim. MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB 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. It is the applicant’s responsibility to provide sufficient relevant information including dates in this section of the form for each criteria. Applications will only be accepted on the application forms provided; Curriculum Vitaes will not be accepted. Closing date for receipt of completed applications is Monday, 24 August 2026 at 4.00pm. Mid and East Antrim Borough Council is an Equal Opportunities Employer
Climate & Sustainability Manager
A permanent vacancy currently exists within Mid and East Antrim Borough Council for the following posts and applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced candidates:- Climate and Sustainability Manager 37 hours per week Scale PO7, SCP 45-48, £56,730 to £60,208 per annum MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB 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. It is the applicant’s responsibility to provide sufficient relevant information including dates in this section of the form for each criteria. Applications will only be accepted on the application forms provided; Curriculum Vitaes will not be accepted. Closing date for receipt of completed applications is Monday 24 August 2026 at 4.00pm. Mid and East Antrim Borough Council is an Equal Opportunities Employer
Demonstrator / Baker With Tour Guiding Duties
A permanent vacancy currently exists within Mid and East Antrim Borough Council for the following post and applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced candidates:- Demonstrator / Baker with Tour Guiding Duties Hours: 25 hours per week Salary: Scale 4, SCP 9 – 13, £27,254 - £29,064 (pro rata) Location: President Arthur Homestead, Cullybackey however the post holder will be expected to be flexible and work at other visitor attractions and centres within the Borough. Job share for this role may be considered MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB To deliver a high quality customer focused service to visitors at President Arthur Homestead in Cullybackey with specific emphasis on delivering an immersive experience of baking bread over an open fire. The successful candidate will be expected to deliver an efficient, effective, courteous and comprehensive visitor experience by demonstrating knowledge and history of the area. Contribute to the delivery of Mid and East Antrim Tourism Strategy and promote Mid and East Antrim’s tourism attractions. Responsible for the safety of visitors and staff within the Homestead and Exhibition Centre, deliver a visitor experience by implementing and adhering to strict health and safety procedures. 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. It is the applicant’s responsibility to provide sufficient relevant information including dates in this section of the form for each criteria. Applications will only be accepted on the application forms provided; Curriculum Vitaes will not be accepted. Closing date for receipt of completed applications is Monday 28th August 2026 at 4.00pm.
Junior Trading Manager
Junior Trading Manager (Ref No: JTM27/01) Based in our Lisburn office, the successful candidate will be responsible for the effective management of a number of supplier accounts. You will have excellent communication, account management and negotiation skills to manage and maintain supplier joint business plans on behalf of principle brands. As a confident team player you will enjoy the dynamic and fast moving environment that is FMCG. Ideally successful applicants should have experience in a buying or selling role, knowledge of the retail industry, grocery, convenience and foodservice. A high level of business acumen to ensure the successful management and maintenance of product range, delivery of brand and customer plans and building of strong commercial relationships across the business is key to the role. We are an Equal Opportunities Employer.
Building Maintenance Team Lead
Supervise the small works team in the maintenance of all Council assets such as civic buildings, leisure centres, sports grounds, caravan parks, community halls, play parks, picnic areas and public realm. Includes both new works and repairs. To present a courteous attitude at all times towards the public and staff. 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 18 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.
Administrative Officer
A permanent vacancy currently exists within Mid and East Antrim Borough Council for the following post and applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced candidates:- Administration Officer 15 Hours per week Scale 5, SCP 14-19, currently £29,540 - £32,061 per annum (pro rata) MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB 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. It is the applicant’s responsibility to provide sufficient relevant information including dates in this section of the form for each criteria. Applications will only be accepted on the application forms provided; Curriculum Vitaes will not be accepted. Closing date for receipt of completed applications is Monday, 24 August 2026 at 4pm. Mid and East Antrim Borough Council is an Equal Opportunities Employer
Female Support Wotker
The Cedar Foundation is seeking to recruit the following permanent position: Female Support Worker (This position is open to female applicants only. The lawful recruitment of a female for this position falls within the exception allowed by Article 10 (2)(e) of the Sex Discrimination Order 1976) Ref: 26-157-FSW-MVC-WEB Job Role: Female Support Worker Location: Meadowvale Court, 195 Hillsborough Old Road, Lisburn, BT27 5WQ. Salary: £13.45 per Hour Hours: Various contract available ranging between 21 to 35 hours per week (Support workers are required to work flexibly and be available to work unsociable hours and public holidays on a rotational basis.) The Service At Meadowvale Court we provide support and care for adults over the age of 18 who have brain injury, physical, sensory or neurological disability. The extent of support and care provided is based on individual assessment of need. Personalised support services available include assistance with daily living activities, personal care, leisure and social skills and household management. The Role The role of Support Worker requires a team approach at all times with effective working relationships for the benefit of the service user. To assist service users with activities of daily living and facilitate inclusion of service users in a broad range of activities. To support service users with identified personal care and support needs. Benefits Please note - At present The Cedar Foundation does not offer Sponsorship. Essential Criteria A minimum of 6 months caring experience (paid employment or personal caring responsibilities) Effective verbal and written communication to include numeracy skills. Interest in working with people in a care environment. Awareness of the needs of people with physical, sensory ,brain injury or learning disabilities Apply Online: https://cedar-foundation.getgotjobs.co.uk/home Closing Date: Tuesday 18th August 2026 at 10am THE CEDAR FOUNDATION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER
Team Leader
Costa Coffee requires a Team Leader for our store in Tower Centre Ballymena. At Costa Coffee we are as passionate about our people as we are our great coffee! Being a part of our team gives you the chance to learn new skills in coffee excellence whilst letting your personality shine through. As a Costa Barista you receive full training in delivering every customer with an unbeatable coffee experience, through great customer service and great coffee. Are you: - What’s involved? · Reliability to open and close the store safely and on time. · Leadership experience in a busy environment. · Taking the lead on shifts to support your colleagues in delivering unbeatable experiences. · Drive high standards every time. · Training new staff. · Working with your team to maintain health and safety cleanliness across the store. · A positive outlook, can-do attitude, bags of personality, and passion for delivering excellence in everything you do. · The communication skills to strike up a good conversation with our customers daily, have a hard-working attitude and multi-tasking skills. Make it Yours: This role is based in Tower Centre Ballymena. Apply now and take the next step in your hospitality journey!
