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**Please read the recruitment pack before completing your application** Job Summary As part of the Regeneration and Business Development team, the Local Economic Partnership Officer will support the design, development, and implementation of a range of economic growth initiatives, aligned to Council, NI Government and industry requirements. The focus of the Local Economic Partnership is to develop and implement an action plan that will deliver strategic investment opportunities for the district, address localised challenges, and deliver against the Department for Economy’s Sub Regional Plan for economic growth. Hours of work 36 hours per week. The post holder must be prepared to work outside normal office hours, including evenings, weekends, and Public and extra Statutory Holidays for which the appropriate payment will be made or time in lieu granted if relevant. Duration of Appointment Fixed Term contract to 31 March 2028, subject to funding (however this duration may vary if funding concludes earlier or may be extended) Work Pattern Flexi 36 hours Monday to Friday Hours of work are kept under review and may change in order to meet operational requirements, providing requisite notice. Location Downpatrick or Warrenpoint Town Hall. The post holder may be required to transfer to other locations in accordance with any requirements stated in the Job Description, any reviews of service delivery or other requirements as may arise from time to time. Any amendments made to work location will be implemented following appropriate consultation and provision of reasonable notice. Salary SO2 SCP 28 - 30, currently £39,152 - £40,777 per annum based on a 36 hour week (pro rata to hours worked).
Student Placement, Building Control
**Please read the recruitment pack before completing your application** Job Summary The Building Control team is responsible for the effective and efficient administration and enforcement of Building Regulation Legislation and Dangerous Structure Legislation across the Newry, Mourne and Down District Council. Hours of work 36 hours per week. The post holder must be prepared to work outside normal office hours, including evenings, weekends, and Public and extra Statutory Holidays for which the appropriate payment will be made or time in lieu granted if relevant. Duration of appointment Fixed term contract until 18th August 2026. Work Pattern Flexi 36 hours Monday to Friday Hours of work are kept under review and may change in order to meet operational requirements, providing requisite notice. Location Downpatrick or Newry. Whilst the current vacant post is based in either Downpatrick or Newry suitable candidates who are placed on a reserve list may be offered a similar post in other Council locations. The post holder may be required to transfer to other locations in accordance with any requirements stated in the Job Description, any reviews of service delivery or other requirements as may arise from time to time. Any amendments made to work location will be implemented following appropriate consultation and provision of reasonable notice. Salary Scale 1b SCP 3-4, currently £24,796 - £25,185 per annum
Insurance Officer
** Please read the recruitment pack before completing your application ** Job Summary To support the organisation with the provision of advice and guidance in relation to insurance matters to relevant departments and Council as a whole. To coordinate the provision of information for insurance renewals and update as required to meet organisational needs. To manage an effective and efficient claims management function and promote awareness within Council to ensure that exposure to claims and losses is reduced by the adoption of best practice and lessons learnt. The post holder may assume additional duties reasonably assigned by the Safety Health and Emergency Planning (SHEP) Manager to address changing business needs and requirements including cover for sickness, leave or staff vacancies. Hours of work 36 hours per week. The post holder must be prepared to work outside normal office hours, including evenings, weekends, and Public and extra Statutory Holidays for which the appropriate payment will be made or time in lieu granted if relevant. Duration of Appointment Permanent. Work Pattern Flexi 36 hours Monday to Friday. Hours of work are kept under review and may change in order to meet operational requirements, providing requisite notice. Location Location is Downpatrick or Newry. Whilst the current vacant post is based in Downpatrick or Newry suitable candidates who are placed on a reserve list may be offered a similar post in other Council locations. The post holder may be required to transfer to other locations in accordance with any requirements stated in the Job Description, any reviews of service delivery or other requirements as may arise from time to time. Any amendments made to work location will be implemented following appropriate consultation and provision of reasonable notice. Salary PO1, SCP 29-32, currently £39,862 - £42,839 per annum based on a 36 hour week (pro rata to hours worked). It is Council policy to appoint at minimum salary scale point.
Education & Enforcement Manager
**Please read recruitment pack before completing your application** Main Purpose of Post/Job Summary: The post holder will ensure, through effective allocation of resources, that the Education, Enforcement and Dog Control functions, including dog licensing, are delivered to meet the Council’s responsibilities efficiently, effectively and economically. Working, as part of a team or individually, within the Environment section, the post holder will be responsible for proactively driving service improvements in accordance with the development and implementation of the Council’s Waste Management Strategy and recycling initiatives to help achieve the Council’s recycling targets. Developing and implementing a programme of work within the Environment section to promote environmental and sustainability awareness with the public, schools, communities, businesses and internally within the Council. To be responsible for the management of the Enforcement, Dog Control and Animal Welfare functions. Drive service improvement through the Council’s Education and Enforcement Action Plan to include the targeting of problematic areas for improvement. Hours of Work: 36 hours per week. The post holder must be prepared to work outside normal office hours, including evenings, weekends, and Public and extra Statutory Holidays for which the appropriate payment will be made or time in lieu granted if relevant. Duration of Appointment: Permanent. Work Pattern: Flexi 36 hours Monday to Friday. Hours of work are kept under review and may change in order to meet operational requirements, providing requisite notice.
Duty Manager
***Please read the recruitment pack before completing your application*** A reserve list will be held for a period of 12 months. Whilst the Council are recruiting for permanent Duty Managers (Indoor Leisure), please note that a reserve list will be compiled for future permanent, temporary, full time, part time and casual* posts for Duty Manager (Indoor Leisure) positions across the Council District. *Note, only candidates who, at the time of application, have confirmed they hold a current Plant Room qualification will be eligible for appointment from the reserve list. Main Purpose of Post/Job Summary: Responsible for the day to day management of staff and the efficient operation of the designated facility/facilities and surrounding grounds to ensure the highest standards of staff/customer safety, cleanliness, administration, care and excellence are maintained, in accordance with agreed safety and quality standards. Responsible for programming a varied timetable of activities that achieve income targets as required and ensuring compliance to expenditure budgets. Duration of appointment: 2 x Permanent Posts Hours of Work: Post 1: Average 36 hours per week Post 2: Average 18.5 hours per week The post holder must be prepared to work outside normal office hours, including evenings, weekends, and Public and extra Statutory Holidays for which the appropriate payment will be made or time in lieu granted if relevant. Work Pattern: Please refer to Job Related Terms and Conditions of Employment. Location and Transferability: Post 1: Location is Newry Leisure Centre, Newry Post 2: Location is Kilkeel Leisure Centre* *Kilkeel Leisure Centre is to undergo a refurbishment and as such will be closed for a temporary period whilst these works are undertaken. These posts will be temporarily based at alternative locations during the refurbishment—either Newry Leisure Centre or Down Leisure Centre depending on service needs. The permanent base will be Kilkeel Leisure Centre once the refurbishment is complete. The post holder may be required to transfer to other locations in accordance with any requirements stated in the Job Description, any reviews of service delivery or other requirements as may arise from time to time. Any amendments made to work location will be implemented following appropriate consultation and provision of reasonable notice.
Procurement Manager
**Please read the recruitment pack before completing your application** Job Summary To take responsibility for leading, developing and co-ordinating the strategic procurement needs of the Council within the context of the Council’s strategic objectives. This will include establishing and managing a corporate procurement team. Hours of work 36 hours per week. The post holder must be prepared to work outside normal office hours, including evenings, weekends, and Public and extra Statutory Holidays for which the appropriate payment will be made or time in lieu granted if relevant. Duration of Appointment Permanent. Work Pattern Flexi 36 hours Monday to Friday. Hours of work are kept under review and may change in order to meet operational requirements, providing requisite notice. Location Location is either Downpatrick or Newry. Whilst the current vacant post is based in either Downpatrick or Newry suitable candidates who are placed on a reserve list may be offered a similar post in other Council locations. The post holder may be required to transfer to other locations in accordance with any requirements stated in the Job Description, any reviews of service delivery or other requirements as may arise from time to time. Any amendments made to work location will be implemented following appropriate consultation and provision of reasonable notice. Salary PO5 SCP 40-43, currently £51,356- £54,495 per annum based on a 36 hour week (pro rata to hours worked). It is Council policy to appoint at minimum salary scale point.
Regional Sales Manager
Highly competitive salary plus quarterly on-target bonus of 15% if sales targets achieved (with quarterly stretch target bonus of 40%) and other excellent benefits The regional manager for retail stores is a visionary leader responsible for driving exceptional sales revenue across the Republic of Ireland area. With a proven track record of delivering results and sustained success, this role requires a dynamic individual with a passion for building and coaching high-performing teams and implementing innovative strategies. To be considered for this position, you must have an extensive retail background within a leading brand. We are looking for a sales champion with a focus on world-class service delivery, who thrives in a fast-paced retail environment, and who enjoys working as part of a team. This role is field-based, so you’d have to be comfortable and happy to commute across all of Republic of Ireland, the geography of the store portfolio. What to expect from the role The regional manager for retail stores will build, coach and lead high performing teams and strategically drive exceptional sales and profitability within Pandora owned and operated stores whilst retaining a customer-centric ‘best in class’ approach at all times. Global and local brand standards must be executed consistently, commercially and efficiently. The regional manager will be responsible for building strong partnerships with key stakeholders and implement innovative strategies in order to sustainably maximize the people, product & operational opportunities within the region. Key responsibilities: People
Team Leader
Job Ref 25-270-TL-CL-WEB Job Role Team Leader (Days & Nights available) Location Croft Communities 71 Bloomfield Road Bangor BT20 4UR Salary £14.18 per hour Hours 24hrs per week (Days and Nights) Purpose of the Job Croft Communities Residential Services in Bangor Co. Down, is made up of a residential home, registered with RQIA to provide services for 9 adults who have Learning Disabilities and associated complex needs, as well as a 7 bedded Respite Unit through which adults with learning disabilities can come and stay with us for a break. This service provides an opportunity for the main carers to get a break from caring duties and enables them to refresh and to be able to continue their caring role. As part of the caring team, you will help create and maintain a caring and safe environment where the personal care and social needs of the residents are fulfilled. The Team Leader will support the Registered Manager to develop and implement personalised care plans and individual risk assessments to meet individual needs. The role requires participation in the delivery of person-centred care, including personal care and promotion of a team approach at all times with positive and constructive working relationships for the benefit of the service user Benefits Please note – At present The Cedar Foundation does not offer sponsorship Essential Criteria Professional qualification for example: Professional Social Work qualification and be registered or eligible for registration on appointment on the NISCC’s register. A first level registered nurse on the appropriate part of the Nursing and Midwifery Council. A qualified Occupational Therapist registered with the HCPC OR A relevant Degree i.e. Psychology, Social Care AND be registered or eligible for registration on appointment on the NISCC’s register. OR A level 3 Health and Social Care qualification or equivalent AND be registered or eligible for registration on appointment on the NISCC’s register. Two years previous experience in a social care setting providing support/care. Working knowledge of learning disabilities and associated needs. Effective Communication and IT skills. Apply online at: https://cedar-foundation.getgotjobs.co.uk/home Closing Date: 24th September 2025 2025 at 10:00 am THE CEDAR FOUNDATION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER #nijobs
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