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Business Development Support (9-12 month FTC) Location: Craigavon Hours: 37.5 hours per week Salary: Competitive Business Unit : Galen Open To : Internal & External Applicants (please note, this is a readvertisement. Previous applicants need not apply) Ref No.: HRJOB11117/1 ㅤ We are recruiting for either a Business Development Support Coordinator or Manager (dependant on candidate experience) to cover a maternity cover at our Galen Craigavon site. ㅤ The Role This role supports both licensing and development activities for new product opportunities, while also managing relationships with existing international partners. The successful candidate will be commercially astute and capable of performing a wide range of business functions, including market analysis, marketing plan development, and project management. Collaboration across departments—such as commercial, logistics, finance, legal, and regulatory—is essential to ensure the successful execution of business development initiatives. ㅤ Key responsibilities include conducting in-depth market evaluations to identify new product and partnership opportunities, supporting the creation of marketing strategies for in-licensed products, and maintaining a comprehensive business development database. The role also involves managing project timelines and performance indicators, attending industry events to stay informed on best practices, and ensuring compliance with company standards and procedures. This position requires a proactive, ethical, and detail-oriented individual who thrives in a dynamic, cross-functional environment and is eager to contribute to the company’s strategic growth. ㅤ Key Requirements ㅤ Further Information This role will be based on a flex pattern between the hours of 07:00 – 19:00 with core hours of 10:00 – 16:00. Hybrid working can be applied for after successful completion of probation. ㅤ Apply Now Apply online and tailor your CV to outline how you meet the role criteria. Please upload your CV in PDF format where possible. ㅤ Closing Date We will no longer be accepting applications after 5pm on 16th January 2026 ㅤ RECRUITMENT AGENCIES PLEASE NOTE: Almac will only accept applications from agencies/business partners that have been invited to work on this role by our Talent Acquisition team. Speculative candidate CV’s received or submitted directly to Hiring Managers will be considered unsolicited and no fee will be payable. Thank you for your cooperation.
Warehouse & Shipping Manager
OVERALL ROLE OBJECTIVE: The Warehouse function is responsible for all material receipt, handling and storage procedures including the picking and processing of work orders and material move orders, and all other material requests. It includes the effective execution of drug return, accountability and material destruction processes in line with customer requirements. The Shipping function is responsible for the pick and pack process of distribution orders. This includes picking all material types, processing shipments, inventory management and courier loading and unloading. The post holder will be the person of responsibility on their respective shift or shifts. They will be responsible for the effective management of both the Warehouse and Shipping functions. They will ensure GxP compliance, adherence to procedural controls, compliance with health and safety requirements and the provision of excellent customer service. The inventory management systems will be operated as per existing procedures. All transactions must be made in an accurate and timely fashion, thus ensuring stock accuracy and stock control is maintained at all times. The post holder will have the responsibility for ensuring that all distribution orders are processed correctly, ensuring that the correct materials are delivered to the correct destination, at the right time, under the applicable shipping conditions. JOB SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES: The post holder will: Warehousing and Inventory Control Be responsible for all material received onto the Almac Clinical Services site ensuring it is correctly received, inspected, handled and stored in line with the material specification, GxP requirements and standard operating procedures. Ensure that material required for production operations is accurately and effectively picked, prepared and provided in a safe manner. Ensure the ERP system is operated in line with existing procedures. Transactions are performed in an accurate and timely manner, thus ensuring stock accuracy and control is maintained to the highest standard. Coordinate cycle count activities, establish an ongoing inventory accuracy measure and problem resolution to maintain inventory accuracy to the highest standard. Manage the material destruction process to ensure that material is fully traceable throughout the entire process and that the destruction complies with current legislation and customer requirements. Oversee the transfer of material between warehouses both on and off site and ensure that materials are delivered on time and in a safe manner. Distribution Processing and Shipping Ensure that the picking and processing activities are performed accurately and efficiently to meet required timelines and to maintain accurate data within the system. Manage the receipt, verification and onward shipping of distribution orders packed at the Craigavon site which are destined for all countries. Facilitate the routine sampling and inspection of orders by the quality department. Ensure that all temperature controlled shipments are processed, packed and monitored in line with approved solutions and customer requirements. For all bulk, high value or highly sensitive shipments ensure a pre shipment checklist is completed to ensure the shipping solutions selected will minimise or eliminate the risk of loss for each individual case. People Management Quantify and report on all resources and manpower for the warehouse and shipping functions. Identify recruitment needs across the department and ensure that team structure supports the demands of the business. Ensure that all team members are fully trained. Identify training needs within the department and develop and implement appropriate training programmes as necessary. Maintain good working relationships within and across departments and across sites in the business unit. General Be responsible for ensuring that all warehouse and distribution areas are maintained to the very highest standards of housekeeping and cleanliness. Manage all vehicles, forklifts, pallet trucks and any other material handling equipment to ensure they are maintained effectively and used appropriately within the operation. Be responsible for coordinating and conducting customer audits and visits, ensuring that the required level of detail is provided and responses to any queries are followed up within the required timeframe. Deliver the highest level of service using excellent communication, appropriate KPI reporting and best possible practices. Maintain all SOPs and ensure all work is covered by a global or site specific procedure. Continuously improve the process so as to improve the efficiency and effectiveness Maintain health, safety and environmental standards to conform to GxP and current HSE regulations. Work on day shift as a temporary measure as and when required. QUALIFICATIONS Third level qualification OR Significant experience in a similar role EXPERIENCE Experience working in a shipping, warehousing or logistics environment. Significant experience in an operational supervisory role. KEY SKILLS Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office packages to include Word, Excel and Outlook Proven ability to follow written work instructions Ability to organise, plan and prioritise tasks within a high volume, varied workload whilst maintaining a high level of accuracy in all work undertaken Excellent communication skills both written and oral Demonstrated ability to process and analyse large amounts of information Thorough understanding of key HR issues including appraisal, disciplinary, grievance and recruitment People Management
Global Quality Team Leader
Global Quality Team Leader (Systems) Location: Craigavon Hours: 37.5 hours per week Salary: Competitive Business Unit : Pharma Services Open To : Internal and External Applicants Ref No.: HRJOB10594 (Please note this is a re-advertisement, if you have applied for this position within the past 6 months, we will be unable to accept your application at this time) ㅤ The Role The Global Quality Team Leader (Systems) is tasked with leading a multi-site team of Quality Systems professionals to develop, implement, and maintain global electronic quality systems. This role involves mentoring a team of specialists to ensure compliance with internal standards and regulatory requirements. The post holder will oversee team activities, allocate resources according to business needs, and collaborate with team members to generate work estimates and commit to delivery timelines. Additionally, they will monitor and report progress to the Global Quality Systems Manager, escalating any concerns that could impact quality or adherence to timelines. The role also includes supporting local site QA functions during audits and inspections, collaborating with stakeholders to document requirements, and assisting the Global Quality Systems Manager in system design and issue resolution decisions. The Global Quality Team Leader (Systems) will manage queries and requests, develop and approve system documentation, facilitate change management, and assist with recruitment, onboarding, and training of new staff. They will perform annual performance appraisals, monitor ongoing training, and ensure adherence to quality metrics and KPIs to successfully deliver Quality System projects across global sites. ㅤ Key Requirements ㅤ Further Information The working pattern for this role is a flex pattern between the hours of 07:00 – 19:00 with core hours of 10:00 – 16:00. You will also be eligible for hybrid working following the successful completion of probation. ㅤ Apply Now Apply online and tailor your CV to outline how you meet the role criteria. Please upload your CV in PDF format where possible. ㅤ Closing Date We will no longer be accepting applications after 5pm on 15th January 2026 ㅤ RECRUITMENT AGENCIES PLEASE NOTE: Almac will only accept applications from agencies/business partners that have been invited to work on this role by our Talent Acquisition team. Speculative candidate CV’s received or submitted directly to Hiring Managers will be considered unsolicited and no fee will be payable. Thank you for your cooperation.
Courts Service Judicial Assistant 2026
1. THE ROLE The role of judicial assistant is to provide assistance to a judge in the carrying out of their judicial function. This includes providing assistance with court going activities, administrative and general support. Judicial assistants support judges of the Supreme Court, the Court of Appeal, the High Court and the Circuit Court. Duties may vary depending on the jurisdiction to which successful candidates are appointed. You may be required to assist other jurisdictions, if and when required. The courtroom is a formal setting. Court rooms may consist of loud noises, bright lighting and large crowds of people. Strong concentration is key, and the judicial assistant must be comfortable working in this setting. All judicial assistants will be given the opportunity to do the following: · Work with members of the judiciary; · Contribute to the efficient running of court and administration of justice; · Deepen their knowledge and understanding of how the Irish legal system works; · Develop know-how of court procedures, court rules and the running of various court lists; · Strengthen legal research and legal writing skills; · Learn new skills throughout the duration of their contract; · Build a network with legal professionals, academics, Courts Service and civil service staff; · Participate in competitive opportunities for career advancement both within the public and private sector; and · Work and travel within the various jurisdictions in the Irish Courts. 2. Key Responsibilities Court Responsibilities · Research matters of law which arise in the conduct of proceedings before the court and furnish a written or oral report to the judge. · Summarise facts, legal submissions, case law and relevant material as directed by the judge for inclusion in draft judgments. · Assist in research for draft judgments and/or legal queries on behalf of the judge. · Assist the judge with document proof reading. · Accompany the judge to court and remain in court during hearings to note evidence and submissions as directed. · Set up the bench according to the requirements of the judge. · Assist with the management of the judge’s official documentation (books and papers) required for court. · Advise the judge in advance of lists for the following week and ensure arrangements are in place for same. · Ensure the judge has the information required in relation to cases to include names of parties, type of case, duration of case, legal representatives and so forth. · Cooperate with the Court Registrar and/or other relevant Courts Service staff to support the efficient running of the court. · Act as liaison between the judge and the parties to litigation (if required) and ensure parties to a case and their representatives are aware of when their case will be heard and are in the right location at the right time. · Assist the court in compliance with the in camera rule in relevant cases and as directed by the judge. Administration · Manage the chambers of the judge as required. · Keep the judge’s diary of court and other appointments. · General administrative support duties. · Other duties as required by the judge. General · Assist the judge in the course of official duties. · Accompany the judge as required. This may involve travelling to any location in Ireland from time to time and require staying in the location for the period of that assignment. · Be available to the judge at all times during office hours Monday to Friday to perform whatever duties directed by the judge. · Be available for official duties, if required, during the evening or at weekends. This role may require overnight stays. · Where a judicial assistant is not required to perform duties for the judge to whom they are assigned, the Courts Service will assign other duties as appropriate. · Judicial Assistants are entitled to 22 days leave per year which must be taken in Court vacation and not during term. Note, the above is intended as a guide and is neither definitive nor restrictive. 3. Essential Requirements: · Hold (or expect to hold) at least a 2.1 in a law degree at a minimum of level 8 on the National Framework of Qualifications in their final year exams or the Diploma in Law from the Honorable Society of King’s Inns . See list at the end of the booklet. Only courses on this list will be accepted; · A good understanding of the work of the Irish courts system; and · A knowledge of modern legal research methods and materials; and · Proven experience conducting legal research (this can include academic research or research in the course of court case preparation). The following qualifications are desirable; · A 1:1 in a law degree at a minimum of level 8 on the National Framework of Qualifications in their final year exams or the Diploma in Law from the Honorable Society of King’s Inns · A professional legal qualification or post graduate qualification in law. · Fluency in Irish and in particular an ability to read and understand legal materials in the Irish language. 4. APPLICATION PROCESS Your application can be made by logging in through link on advertisement. No hard copy forms or forms by email will be accepted. The closing date is 12 noon on Friday 23 January 2026. The admission of a person to a competition, or invitation to attend an interview, is not to be taken as implying the Courts Service is satisfied such a person fulfils the requirements of the competition or is not disqualified by law from holding the position and does not carry a guarantee that your application will receive further consideration. It is important, therefore, for candidates to note that the onus is on them to ensure that they meet the eligibility requirements for the competition before attending for interview. If a candidate does not meet these essential entry requirements but nevertheless attends for interview, that candidate will be putting him or herself to unnecessary expense. The Courts Service accepts no responsibility for communication not accessed or received by an applicant. 5. Assessment of applications The selection process involves three stages as follows: · Determination of the candidate’s eligibility to compete based on academic achievement and eligibility to work in Ireland. · A handwritten selection exercise undertaken in person. · A competitive interview. If candidates are deemed ineligible to compete, they are eliminated from the competition. If candidates are deemed eligible, their application form is assessed to determine suitability to progress to undertake the selection exercise. Those who achieve a mark of 50% or above in the selection exercise will be invited to interview. Candidates must provide sufficiently detailed information that relates to their own specific experience and achievements. Responses that are generic or vague may result in candidates not being shortlisted for the selection exercise. Any information you include may be discussed should you be invited to interview. Your communication skills will be assessed on the answers you provide on your application form. Capabilities Candidates should demonstrate that they have the ability to carry out successfully the duties of the role, as well as the skills and capabilities namely: Building Future Readiness Digital Focus Candidates with Disabilities The Courts Service seeks to attract candidates from all sectors of society, ensuring career opportunities are accessible to all who are interested. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all candidates. If you have a disability or need reasonable accommodation made during the selection process, you should share this with us so you get the support you need. Reasonable accommodation in our selection process refers to adjustments and practical changes which would enable a disabled candidate to have an equal opportunity for this competition. Examples of adjustments we provide include the use of assistive technology, extra time, scribes and/or readers or a range of other accommodations. Please be assured that having a disability or requiring adjustments will not impact on your progress in the selection process; you will not be at a disadvantage if you disclose your disability or requirements to us. Your disability and/or adjustments will be kept entirely confidential. 6. Selection Exercise & Interview Selection Exercise: Following the assessment process successful candidates will be invited to an in-person written selection exercise be held on the week of the 16 February 2026 in Dublin (Venue to be confirmed). The selection exercise is designed by the Courts Service and Kings Inns and marked by tutors from Kings Inns. Topics assessed include proof reading, legal analysis, drafting and legal writing. The pass mark is 50%. Achieving 50% or more in the selection exercise does not guarantee an interview as there may be more candidates eligible for interview than is required. If you receive a mark less than 50% in the selection exercise you will be eliminated. Interview: Interviews will be in person only from March to May 2026 in Dublin. Interviews will be held in batches per Jurisdiction with the Supreme Court and the Court of Appeal first, followed by the High Court and then the Circuit Court. Interview boards comprise a judge and one or two members of the Courts Service. If you are interviewed for a jurisdiction, there is no guarantee of appointment to that at jurisdiction. Interviews will be structured in format, with candidates asked to provide examples of the capabilities for the role as outlined in Section 5of this document. You may be asked about the experience described on the application form or they may ask for other examples. It is anticipated the interview will last 45 minutes. You may be invited to a follow up meeting with a member of the Judiciary after your interview. To be considered for a position you must receive 50% or more in each capability. Commencement date The start date for appointments is Monday 14 September 2026. There will be a two week orientation programme. If you are unable to start on 14 September 2026, in exceptional circumstances only you may defer your start date to September 2027. Confidentiality Candidates can expect that all enquiries, applications and all aspects of the proceedings to the extent that they are managed by the Courts Service are treated as strictly confidential subject to the provisions of the Freedom of Information Act 2014. However, candidates should note that all application material may be made available to the interview board. Certain items of information, not specific to any individual, are extracted from computer records for general statistical purposes. Garda Vetting Garda vetting will be sought in respect of individuals who come under consideration for appointment. The applicant will be required to complete and return a Garda Vetting form should they come under consideration for appointment. This form will be forwarded to An Garda Siochána for security checks on all Irish and Northern Irish addresses at which they resided. Enquiries may also be made with the police force of any country in which the applicant under consideration for appointment resided. If the applicant subsequently comes under consideration for another position, they will be required to supply this information again. Other important information The Courts Service will not be responsible for refunding any expenses incurred by candidates. Prior to recommending any candidate for appointment to this position the Courts Service will make all such enquiries that are deemed necessary to determine the suitability of that candidate. Until all stages of the recruitment process have been fully completed a final determination cannot be made nor can it be deemed or inferred that such a determination has been made. Salary The salary scale for the position with effect from 1st August 2025 is €37,817 per annum . The salary will increase to €40,843 in the third and final year of the contract. New entrants to the Civil Service will be appointed to the first point of the (PPC) salary scale. The PPC pay rate applies when the individual is required to pay a Personal Pension Contribution (otherwise known as a main scheme contribution) in accordance with the rules of their main/personal superannuation scheme. This is different to a contribution in respect of membership of a Spouses’ and Children’s scheme, or the Additional Superannuation Contributions (ASC). A different rate will apply where the appointee is not required to make a Personal Pension Contribution. Salary is payable weekly in arrears by Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) into a bank account of the appointees’ choice. Statutory deductions will be made from salary as appropriate by the Courts Service. Candidates should note the salary is not open to negotiation . The rate of remuneration may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government pay policy. Duties Appointees will be expected to perform all acts, duties and obligations as appropriate to this position (which may be revised from time to time). Probation Appointees will be required to serve a 12-month probationary period. During the period of the probation, an officer's performance will be subject to review by the appropriate supervisor(s) to determine whether the officer: (i) has performed in a satisfactory manner, (ii) has been satisfactory in general conduct, and (iii) is suitable from the point of view of health with particular regard to sick leave. Prior to completion of the probationary period, a decision will be made as to whether or not an appointee will be retained pursuant to Section 5A(2) of the Civil Service Regulation Acts 1956-2005. This decision will be based on an appointee’s performance assessed against the criteria set out in (i) to (iii) above. The details of the probationary process will be explained to each appointee by the Courts Services as the employer and a copy of guidelines on probation issued by the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform will be provided. In the event that an appointee is not considered as suitable to the position of Judicial Assistant having been assessed against stated criteria, the appointee will be notified in writing of the action to be taken. Hours of Attendance This is a fulltime post, and hours of attendance will be fixed from time to time but will amount to not less than 41 hours and 15 minutes gross per week . Appointees will be required to work such additional hours from time to time as may be reasonable and necessary for the proper performance of his or her duties subject to the limits set down under working time regulations. Annual Leave The annual leave entitlement for this post is 22 working days per year. This leave is on the basis of a five-day week and is exclusive of the usual public holidays. Annual leave, other than in exceptional circumstances, will not be granted during the legal term. Headquarters The appointee’s headquarters will be such as may be designated from time to time by the Courts Service. Generally, appointees will be based in the Four Courts or in the Criminal Courts of Justice and in other court locations throughout the country. There may be a requirement for some travel associated with this post. When absent from home and headquarters on official duty, an officer will be paid appropriate travelling expenses and subsistence allowances subject to normal Civil Service regulations.
Chief Operating Officer
The postholder will be a member of the Senior Management Team (SMT) in the Armagh Observatory and Planetarium (AOP) and will share corporate responsibility with the Director for providing strategic direction and corporate leadership for the organisation in support of its vision, mission and values. They will have a key role to play in the preparation and delivery of short and longer-term plans to ensure the effective and efficient delivery of AOP’s vibrant programmes in science and education. This will include acting as the Senior Responsible Owner for the Project Board for a major infrastructure Redevelopment Project. They will work closely with the AOP Board, the AOP Management Committee and its subcommittees, and with colleagues to maintain high standards of governance and accountability, ensuring effective stewardship of resources. The postholder will be required to represent AOP’s interests with a wide range of stakeholders and to engender sound and productive internal and external relationships in support of AOP’s business and mission.
