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Software Test Manager – (Job Ref: 26N/STTM) Randox Laboratories continues to develop disruptive innovations in Diagnostics and Healthcare globally. We are proud to have been named the Number 1 company in Northern Ireland for the second consecutive year in the Belfast Telegraph Top 100 Companies List for 2024. Our staff are at the heart of everything we do and achieve. We have exciting new career opportunities for a Software Test Manager within our Engineering team. Location : Fully onsite - Randox Science Park, 30 Randalstown Road, Antrim, BT41 4FL. Contract Offered : Full-time, Permanent. Working Hours / Shifts : 40 hours per week, either 5 days, 8.40am to 5.20pm or 4 days 6.40am to 5.20pm. What does this role involve? This role is responsible for the verification of software of engineering products, as well the supervision of the software testing team. The main duties of the role include: • Liaise with Engineering and R&D teams to determine current and future test requirements in order to plan and coordinate resourcing for each project. • Daily supervision of the Software Test Engineering Team, including conducting appraisals and assisting in the recruitment of new staff. • Coordinate the daily activities of the Software Test Engineering Team, setting objectives and reviewing quality and performance against objectives. • Report on status of test projects to direct and senior management. • Create test strategies for standalone software products or new products containing software. • Develop the Software Test team’s understanding of software and analyser platforms in order to develop appropriate test protocols and broaden team expertise. • Create, locate and acquire data required for testing assignments. • Estimate Software Testing activities as required by the Project Manager. • Create verification test cases to assure: Quality, Functionality, Reliability and Usability of standalone software products or products containing software. • Execute test cases on standalone software products or products containing software. • Identify and record software defects within a problem-tracking system. • Ensure Software Test team deliverables are of a high quality standard and comply with appropriate internal procedures and International standards. • Partake in reviews to determine the status of software and associated products to ensure products released by Randox have been suitably verified. • Assist in training of company staff in use of internally developed software products. Who can apply? Essential criteria: • Qualified to degree level in a software related discipline. • Minimum of 5 years experience working within a Software Test environment. • Familiarity with at least 2 of the following programming languages: C#, C++, Delphi, VB and Java. • Excellent knowledge of software testing processes and testing methodologies such as V-Model, Waterfall and Agile. • Experience working to strict deadlines. • Strong knowledge of both manual and automated software testing. • Strong communication and teamwork skills. Desirable criteria: • Previous management experience. • Previous software manager experience. • Experience in the use of automated test software such as Ranorex. • Experience in the use of bug tracking software such as SpiraPlan.
Business Development Executive
Business Development Executive - London (Job Ref: 26/BDLL) Randox Testing Services (RTS) are the market leader in the provision of drug and alcohol testing services, working to ensure safety and wellbeing in the workplace. Due to the increased recognition of the importance of drug and alcohol testing in the workplace and Randox Testing Services' continued success, we are seeking to expand our UK sales team. Our staff are at the heart of everything we do and achieve. We have an exciting new career opportunity for a Business Development Executive to cover London and the surrounding area. Location : A field-based sales role, based in London. Regular travel will be required within the territory and potentially further afield. Typically visiting customers 3-4 days per week. Contract Offered : Full-time, Permanent Working Hours / Shifts : 40 hours per week. Monday to Friday from 08.40 to 17.20. Flexibility will be required. Right to Work Requirement Please note that this role requires candidates to have the legal right to work in the UK for a minimum of 12 months from the application date. This is to ensure completion of our 9-month probationary period and for any potential sponsorship decisions to be considered. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship at the point of hire. What does this role involve? This role is responsible for sales and promotion of Randox Testing Services throughout a wide range of industries, developing business with current customers and winning new business. The key focus of this role will be to try and gain NHS contracts within the London area. Key duties of the role include: • Use a planned sales approach to maximise results, including customer greeting, qualifying, handling objections, product presentations, demonstrations, closing, and follow-up according to the Randox Testing Services sales process. • Maintain extensive knowledge of Randox products, services, pricing, and key competitors. • Use the CRM system daily to plan calls, visit customers, and capture relevant information. • Resolve customer queries within agreed SLA’s, escalating complaints to RTS Quality as needed. • Provide sales activity reports, including follow-ups and new clients. • Complete weekly customer visit targets. • Attend product and sales training to stay updated on products and competitor offerings. • Participate in planning sales campaigns and promotions to maximize sales. • Attend industry seminars and exhibitions as required. • Report field intelligence to the Marketing Department. Who can apply? Essential criteria: • Be qualified to degree level or have at least 5 years of sales experience. • Proven commercial experience, with a minimum of 2 years. • Good track record of meeting and exceeding KPIs. • Possess excellent verbal and written communication and organizational skills. • Demonstrate good presentation skills in both creating and delivering presentations. • Full UK driving licence. Desirable: • Experience working for or with the NHS. • Previous experience within a similar sector. • Previous field-based sales experience. • An awareness of Total Quality Management Systems. • A working knowledge of health and safety requirements.
Phlebotomist
Phlebotomist – Newcastle – (Job Ref: 26/PBNE) Randox Health continues to be at the forefront of clinical diagnostics, dedicated to improving health worldwide with our disruptive technology and innovative diagnostic solutions. Our staff are at the heart of everything we do and achieve. We have an exciting new career opportunity for a Phlebotomist within our clinic in the John Lewis store in Eldon Square in Newcastle. Location : Eldon Square, Percy St, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 7RR. Contract Offered : Full-time, Permanent Working Hours / Shifts : 40 hours per week, across 5 days, within the clinic opening hours of 8.45am to 6.20pm including some weekends and evenings. For this position, as you may be in contact with live blood samples, you must be vaccinated against Hepatitis B or be able to get it following a successful interview stage. In line with Care Quality Commission guidelines, the successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. Right to Work Requirement Please note that this role requires candidates to have the legal right to work in the UK for a minimum of 12 months from the application date. This is to ensure completion of our 9-month probationary period and for any potential sponsorship decisions to be considered. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship at the point of hire. What does the Phlebotomist role involve? This role is responsible for ensuring customers have an excellent experience from the moment they enter our clinic, taking blood samples from both private and corporate clients. This is a varied role that may also include the following responsibilities: • Conduct comprehensive client appointments, including blood and urine sample collection, personal health measurements, and data entry into our Patient Information Systems (PIS). • Demonstrate sensitive communication to ensure client understanding and consent. • Maintain accurate records in PIS, uploading all relevant documentation. • Represent the company professionally at offsite events and appointments. • Engage in upselling and cross-selling at our private health clinic. • Proactively drive sales and exceed targets. • Complete company forms, specimen labelling, and laboratory test order forms accurately. • Demonstrate high IT literacy in order to manager various software systems and daily tasks. Essential criteria: • Previous Phlebotomy experience and certificate or equivalent training. • Confident using IT programmes. • Flexibility with working hours, as required by the business inclusive of evenings and weekends. • Flexibility to work from offsite locations at least once per month. • Currently have the right to work in the UK without visa sponsorship. • Strong communication skills. Desirable: • Experience in a private healthcare setting. • Exeperience in customer service. • 2 years experience in Phlebotomy. • Sales / Retail experience. • Valid UK driving licence.
Prism Finance And Administration Officer
Location: To be confirmed. Due to the nature of work within the College, it is anticipated that travel to all campus sites may be required. Campuses are located in Enniskillen, Dungannon and Omagh. Campus location: Omagh, Dungannon, Enniskillen. Dependant on future developments, the College may reserve the right to relocate staff to other Campuses of South West College. Key Responsibilities: Programme Administration To develop, implement and maintain a range of administrative systems and procedures which support the delivery of the PRISM programme. To develop and maintain a Management Information System (MIS) which accurately records project data and activity. To produce periodic reports using MIS data for Management, Funders and Steering Committee quantifying progress against programme KPIs. Organise and support the cycle of team meetings, partner meetings, project board and stakeholder committee meetings, to include minute taking and recording completion of actions. Provide administrative support to ensure the efficient discharge of PRISM management meetings, to include circulation of agenda, minute taking and dissemination of agreed minutes. To support PRISM partners in the development and implementation of administration and finance procedures. Programme Finance Duties 7. To implement and maintain the college systems and financial procedures, ensuring the efficient and effective financial management of the PRISM programme. To co-ordinate, in conjunction with Programme Development and Delivery Manager, programme expenditure that is in line with the agreed budget and the College’s financial procedures. To produce periodic claims in line with funders deadlines adhering to funders and College guidelines, ensuring back up information is retained to support expenditure. To co-ordinate, in conjunction with Programme Development and Delivery Manager, the procurement of provision and services to support the delivery of the PRISM programme. To develop, in conjunction with Programme Development and Delivery Manager, an annual budget profile for the programme. To develop, in conjunction with the College finance department, a monthly cycle of activity which ensures the efficient processing of expenditure and enables the production of a monthly budget update. To undertake, in conjunction with the Programme Development and Delivery Manager, monthly re profile of the budget to ensure efficient budgetary management of the PRISM programme. To prepare a range of budgetary reports for the College’s management, steering committee and programme funders, quantifying expenditure across budget headings. To support the Programme Development and Delivery Manager in preparing for internal and external audit. General Responsibilities The post holder is expected to: Ensure that the College continues to develop as an inclusive, student centred organisation, providing a high quality curriculum that is dynamic and meets the learning needs of students and the demands of the economy. Promote and act as advocate for the implementation of the vision, mission and core values of the College. Contribute to the ongoing development and implementation of the College’s Health and Safety policy. Ensure the College’s Equality policy is implemented in all areas of responsibility. Implement marketing initiatives to ensure an effective profile of the College and its activities. Participate, as required, in the recruitment and selection of staff for the College in accordance with procedures. Abide by the College’s Code of Conduct and seek to promote the College positively at all times. Abide by all College procedures and ensure these are implemented in area of responsibility. Undertake any other reasonable duties and responsibilities as requested. Qualifications GCSE English and Maths (Grade A – C) or equivalent. Experience and Skills A minimum of 2 years’ experience in demonstrating the following: a. Experience of implementing administrative systems to support the delivery of significant projects or initiatives b. Demonstrable experience of maintaining records and documentation in accordance with organisational policies c. Experience of supporting senior managers discharging significant initiatives or projects to include minute taking and maintenance of action logs d. Experience of maintaining organisational financial procedures to support the delivery of a significant initiative or project e. Experience of collating evidence to generate financial claims f. Experience of maintaining and re profiling budgets in accordance with agreed expenditure General • Access to a car and able to travel between campuses and other business use as required or ability to demonstrate mobility. Terms and Conditions of Service Salary: Band 4 Scale Points 8 - 18 (£26,824 – £31,537) per annum. Commencing (£26,824) Contract Type: Full time Fixed Term Contract – August 2029 with possibility of extension. Hours of work: 36 hours per week Terms and Conditions: All terms and conditions of employment for this post are as laid down by the Association of NI College’s non teaching negotiations committees and are drawn from the conditions of service for NJC for local authorities staff. Holiday Entitlement: 12 public holidays plus 23 days rising to 30 days after 5 years’ continuous service Pension: The post holder will automatically be enrolled in the NILGOSC pension scheme, which offers a range of benefits commensurate with public sector pension schemes. Other benefits: Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Staff Wellbeing Programme, Cycle to Work and Tech Schemes, Benenden Healthcare, Occupational maternity, paternity and adoption leave, carers leave, flexible working, hybrid working, training and development
Sales Manager
Do you have the leadership skills to manage a multi-disciplined team? Do you enjoy building positive working relationships? The Ideal person will have/be: If you believe you can demonstrate these skills, please click the Apply button and if successful, we can offer an outstanding career opportunity. If you prefer, please send your CV to applications@agnews.co.uk. In addition to filling this vacancy Agnews, reserve the right to create a reserve list of successful applicants in merit order. The list may remain live for up to 6 months or until exhausted, whichever is sooner. If the same post or similar post becomes available during the “live” period, you may be offered the post, if eligible and based on the information you have previously provided.
Cleaners
The College is seeking applications to join our Casual Worker Register for work relating to Cleaners. This register enables the College to engage individuals on an ‘as and when required’ basis to meet fluctuating operational needs. Under the terms of the register: DISABILITY CONFIDENT EMPLOYER The College welcomes applications from applicants with a disability. Applicants with a disability are encouraged to visit the College website at https://www.accessable.co.uk/ which provides accessibility information on College facilities. SAFEGUARDING & EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The College is committed to equal opportunities and to selection on merit. It therefore welcomes applications from all sections of society in particular applicants from the Protestant Community.
Seasonal General Operative
General Purpose & Requirements of The Job Purpose of the Job The General Operative supports the safe and efficient running of sawmill processes and daily production activities. The role involves assisting with the processing of timber products, operating machinery, maintaining quality standards, and ensuring that production areas remain safe, clean, and well organised. Key Skills & Requirements Key Competences · Ability to work safely in a manual and industrial environment · Good attention to detail and ability to follow instructions · Strong work ethic and reliability · Ability to work effectively as part of a team · Flexibility to undertake a range of duties across the sawmill · Strong safety awareness for self and others · Ability to estimate and differentiate between board sizes · Ability to use tape measure and calipers · Able to work outdoors · Able to perform manual handling tasks · Flexibility to work shift patterns and change shifts where required Key Responsibilities 1. Health, Safety and Environmental · Comply fully with all company health, safety, and environmental policies and procedures · Maintain a safe working environment by following safe working practices and reporting hazards immediately · Wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times · Participate in safety briefings, training, and toolbox talks as required 2. Production Operations · Work across all work centres as directed by the Supervisor or Manager · Assist in the processing of timber through various stages of the sawmill production process · Operate sawmill machinery and equipment safely and efficiently · Support the achievement of production targets by maintaining a consistent workflow · Stack, sort, and grade timber products in line with specifications and quality standards 3. Machine Operation and Equipment · Assist with basic machine set-up and adjustments where required · Operate and monitor machinery such as saws, conveyors, and processing equipment in accordance with safety procedures · Report any equipment faults, defects, or maintenance issues to the Supervisor promptly 4. Quality · Measure timber products using tape measure and callipers to ensure that customer specifications are met · Stack, package and label finished goods to customer specifications and in compliance with the Company’s Manual Handling Policy · Ensure the quality of products and take appropriate corrective action where necessary, including informing the Production Supervisor 5. Record Keeping · Maintain up-to-date and accurate production records 6. Housekeeping · Maintain cleanliness and organisation of the work area in line with housekeeping standards · Assist with general yard duties, including clearing waste materials and maintaining safe walkways 7. Teamwork · Work collaboratively with colleagues and supervisors to maintain efficient production operations · Follow instructions from supervisors and contribute positively to the team environment · Make positive contributions in team meetings with specific reference to production and maintenance matters
Teacher Of Technology And Design
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Teacher Of Science With Head Department Responsibility
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Teacher Of Key Stage Two
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