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Salary: SO1 SCP 25–27 £36,363–£38,220 per annum Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9.00 am to 5.00 pm. A flexible working hours scheme is in operation. The post holder may be required to work outside normal office hours to accommodate the needs of the Department. Duration: Fixed term contract for 12 months, may be extended (maternity cover). The Council may retain a list of successful reserve candidates arising from this recruitment for any vacancies which may arise which are the same grade and similar duties. Such a reserve list will be compiled and held for a period of 12 months from the date of interview. All employees are expected to model the Customer Care behaviours of “Serve Passionately, Engage Positively and Deliver Consistently.” JOB PURPOSE: To assist in providing a high quality and efficient Planning Service to the Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council area. The post holder will be required to assist in the preparation and delivery of a new Local Development Plan for the Council area, and the management and delivery of the Development Management and Enforcement functions. The post will initially be based in the Development Plan Section of the Council’s Planning Department, but the post holder may be required to work across other sections, including the processing of planning applications and enforcement cases. MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Assist in the preparation of development plans, proposals for Conservation Areas, Tree Preservation Orders, town centre and other studies, supplementary planning guidance and research and survey work, analysis and report writing in relation to the Local Development Plan. Validate and process planning applications, Certificates of Lawful Development and other statutory consents. Monitor planning decisions and investigate suspected cases of unauthorised development, interview parties, take statements, carry out inspection surveying, photograph sites, write reports, represent the Council in the service of enforcement notices and act as a witness at court and enforcement appeals. Organise and undertake site visits, participate in site meetings, write reports of visits, provide professional advice and opinions and attend Development Management Group and Planning Committee meetings. Prepare reports, technical papers, statements, evidence and other information for appeals, meetings, committees, hearings, inquiries and independent examination, and represent the Council at these events as required. Attend meetings with internal and external stakeholders (including evening meetings when requested) related to the specific areas of work at various locations across the Council area or country. Carry out consultations on planning related issues. Attend exhibitions and external meetings at various locations across the Council area. Provide professional advice on Planning Policy, Development Management or Enforcement matters and support colleagues to ensure the delivery of integrated, comprehensive Planning functions across the service. Undertake research, monitoring, surveys and site inspections as required at various locations across the Council area or country and respond to consultations, ensuring that the Council’s views are expressed effectively. Assist with research into and preparation of reports relating to policy formulation and Development Management. Assist with the preparation of Tree Preservation Orders, development plans, strategies and regeneration proposals for conservation areas, town centres and other selected settlements. Operate the Council’s IT systems, including the Geographical Information System (GIS). Manage support staff as required. Communicate with the public, elected representatives, internal and external stakeholders face to face, by correspondence, telephone and electronic communication. Attend meetings as necessary with applicants, agents, elected representatives and or the public. Represent the Council at appeal hearings. Collaborate with other Council functions within the Regulatory Services, Facilities and Assets Directorate and other Directorates as requested, in order to advance the Council’s Corporate Plan. Undertake any other relevant duties that may be required and are commensurate with the nature and grade of the post.
HR Administrator
Summary of Key Responsibilities: To provide a professional and confidential administrative service for all aspects of the Human Resources function in accordance with the NIFRS HR policy framework, employment legislation, HR best practice and Data Protection legislation. This includes support for Resourcing, Business Partnering and Equality, Diversity and Inclusion functions in regards to contracts, procurement, and monthly reporting. Ensure on a daily basis that all administrative duties within the Employee Services section are efficiently and effectively carried out and to collaborate with colleagues to ensure that constantly changing tight deadlines and conflicting priorities are met. To provide guidance and support to managers and staff at all levels, in employee services issues, including clarifying terms and conditions in line with legislation, policy and NJC Conditions (Green, Grey and Gold book). To maintain an up to date knowledge of developments across a broad range of HR-related activity to include changes to regulations, legislation and national/local terms and conditions of employment. To produce a range of general correspondence in line with NIFRS policies across the service and ensure relevant electronic and paper records are filed accurately and on a timely basis in line with GDPR and Record Retention Policies. To ensure electronic systems, databases and spreadsheets used by HR (for example PAMS, Pharos, MIS) are maintained accurately and on a timely basis to support the People and Culture Directorate. To ensure all computerised and manual employee records are up to date and accurate and to liaise with departments such as Establishment Office, Payroll and IT regarding changes. To update and maintain employee records and databases to include Paternity, Maternity, Flexible Working, Career Break, Miscellaneous Leave, Agency Workers, Leavers etc. (this list is not exhaustive) to ensure they are maintained in accordance with legislation and departmental/NIFRS policy. Accurately prepare and issue paperwork relating to maternity, paternity and shared parental leave etc. (this list is not exhaustive). To administer and monitor the probationary review process working with relevant departmental managers ensuring relevant paperwork is completed and properly recorded, and that employees are written to. Support and process the monthly HR/Payroll administration and adhere to all necessary timescales and deadlines. Ensure the accurate completion of payroll instructions for the Payroll Teams. Complete the accurate monthly checking process alongside the Payroll Teams. Ensure Payroll are notified of all changes to staff terms and conditions and act on management instructions and staff requests in a timely fashion. Enter all fit notes received within NIFRS onto the HR Information Systems. To assist with updating and ensuring accurate employee sickness absence records are available on the HR systems. To manage the calculation and completion of administration processes for leave accrual/entitlement and final exit processes, within absolute deadlines, to support the payroll function. Manage annual leave queries from staff and managers. Issue annual leave sheets to all support staff, including those staff that join part way through the annual leave year. Coordinating the end of year carry over process in accordance with current policy arrangements. Source suitable agency workers as required for all areas of the organisation using the agreed frameworks. Support the Resourcing Team by issuing job notifications to employees who are absent from work through sickness, career break, maternity, secondment etc. Support the Resourcing Team by supervising assessments for candidates participating in recruitment exercises ensuring a positive experience. Establish and maintain appropriate filing systems. Provide HR administrative support to the HR Directorate while maintaining a high level of confidentiality and professional service at all times. Maintain the HR database, ensuring data integrity and that records are accurate, up to date and regular audits are undertaken. To oversee an effective record management process within the HR Office. This includes accurately processing employee information on IT Systems as well as ensuring other record management systems are updated correctly and in a timely manner. Monitor and maintain multiple HR inboxes responding to queries in a professional and approachable manner. Following up on routine correspondence, ensuring all queries are dealt with promptly or escalated where appropriate. Receive and deal appropriately with general HR enquiries, correspondence, telephone calls and visitors, and escalate matters to the appropriate HR functional area or HR Manager, if required. To provide a high level of internal and external customer service including taking ownership of customer queries and complaints and following issues through to completion. To issue Staff Identification (ID) cards in line with policy in order to maintain the required level of security, and identification of NIFRS employees to other staff or members of the community. Ensure office supplies are adequate by monitoring stock levels and raising electronic requisitions in a timely manner. Serve as a note taker for a range of HR meetings within the People and Culture Directorate as and when required. To provide accurate and timely HRM updates, produce reports and statistics as required by management, committees and external agencies e.g. board reports, employment surveys and any other relevant reports. To provide information to assist HR Management in the preparation of responses to complaints, Freedom of Information requests, Data Protection requests, Ministerial, Parliamentary or NI Assembly questions. To demonstrate a structured team approach to achieving the objectives of the People and Culture Directorate generally and Employee Services specifically, through full flexibility in relation to tasks undertaken. To assist the HR Manager for Resourcing and Employee Services to implement any internal or external audit recommendations. Fully contribute to the performance of the People and Culture Directorate to ensure key performance indicators for the Directorate are achieved. To support and assist the HR Directorate as required with HR related events. To adhere to NIFRS Procurement Policy and Procedure, ensuring that requisitions are raised and approved in a timely and accurate manner. To attend meetings and participate in training relevant to the work of HR generally and Employee Services in particular. To maintain an up to date knowledge of organisational policies and procedures impacting on HR activity at both a corporate and local level. Governance, Data & Information Assurance Develop and maintain a sound knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation, terms and conditions, policies and procedures and processes applicable to NIFRS. Advise relevant internal and external stakeholders, as required, on applicable legislation, policies and processes. Responsibility for the delivery of a high level of professional customer service when handling sensitive personal information/data while ensuring that the requirements of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) are met. Maintaining the records management framework of relevant records including electronic and manual retention and disposal in line with GDPR and Record Retention Policies. Provide accurate and timely ad-hoc HR management information in an appropriate format for reporting to management. Provide accurate and timely HR information for external release, as requested under Freedom of Information, Assembly Questions by legal representatives and Statutory Bodies. Provide accurate and timely HR information as requested by other Departments for review and quality assurance e.g. Management and Finance. Systems and Service Improvement Assist in the management of HR Information Systems and ensure that they are functioning correctly and where necessary identify issues, log faults and consult with the relevant line manager, system provider and IT. Assist with maintaining up to date Management Information Systems through timely and accurate multi-source data input and capture. Engage proactively by assisting with the migration of existing HR Information Systems into new software systems and processes. Proactively identify and propose improvements to HR processes, with a focus on streamlining operations. People Management Maintain good working relationships with Employee Services colleagues and within the wider HR department and with all other internal departments and external agencies. Provide and participate in the training of existing and new staff on all relevant legislation, policies, processes and procedures and the general running of the office. General Responsibilities To contribute to the achievement of NIFRS’s purpose, values and strategic directions. Promote and comply with all NIFRS frameworks, policies and procedures, including but not limited to those relating to legal requirements such as equality, health and safety and information governance. Participate in the performance appraisal system. Participate in NIFRS developments by attending internal and external meetings and training programmes as required. Take responsibility for personal ongoing learning and development, in order to maximise potential and continue to meet the demands of the post. Ensure all information concerning staff must be held in the strictest confidence and may not be divulged to any unauthorised person. Ensure continued and effective working relationships with key internal and external stakeholders. To undertake duties in such a way as to enhance and protect the reputation and public profile of the NIFRS. To direct and signpost managers and staff to the appropriate source for issues outside the remit of this post. This includes providing cover for service areas other than that initially assigned. To undertake any other duties which may be assigned to meet organisational need and the change agenda and which are reasonably regarded as within the nature of the duties, responsibilities and grade of the post as defined. Person Specification Applicants must provide evidence by the closing date for application that they meet the following essential criteria: Criteria Knowledge, Skills and Experience
Associate Dentist
We have an exciting opportunity for an Associate Dentist to be part of our family run group of Practices and to join our team in Henry Street, Ballymena. We are currently welcoming Denplan patients at this practice and we are searching for an Associate to deliver this service. We pride ourselves on offering an excellent quality of care and service to our patients. We can offer:
Intensive Support Worker
Job Title: Intensive Support Worker (Complex Lives) Duration : Fixed-Term until March 2027, with possibility of extension dependent on Housing Executive funding Salary: £26, 027 - £28, 283 (£14.30 - £15.54 per hour) Location: Belfast (working from various locations) Hours: 35 hours per week About Us At Simon Community, our values define who we are and how we support those in need. We are:
Head Of Quality And Pedagogy
The postholder will be responsible for the planning, implementation, assurance and audit of the Quality Improvement Unit processes within the Southern Regional College. The role will be in accordance with the vision of establishing the College as a key centre for professional and technical skills training and education. This is a full time permanent position within the College. Closing date for applications is Friday 3rd April 2026 at 12noon. Please note all correspondance will be sent from recruitment@src.ac.uk. Please check your mailbox including any spam folders regularly. College benefits include: Competitive Salary, Excellent Pension Benefits, Generous Annual Leave Entitlement, Family & Work Life Balance entitlements and much more.
Deputy Head Of Finance
The post holder will report to the Assistant Director of Finance and will have primary responsibility for leading the Finance team to deliver the main regulatory and technical aspects of the Accounting function, overseeing financial returns required by the College and ensuring their accuracy and validity to meet the needs of the College and its regulatory bodies. This will include, ensuring systems and procedures are in place to maintain data quality, the preparation of the Annual Financial Statements, month end preparation of financial information and other statutory returns. The post holder will act as Deputy to the Assistant Director of Finance and contribute to the strategic financial planning for the College ensuring that appropriate financial management systems are established and maintained. This is a full time permanent position within the College. Closing date for applications is Friday 3rd April 2026 at 12noon. Please note all correspondance will be sent from recruitment@src.ac.uk. Please check your mailbox including any spam folders regularly. College benefits include: Competitive Salary, Excellent Pension Benefits, Generous Annual Leave Entitlement, Family & Work Life Balance entitlements and much more.
Duty Manager
Duty Manager – Visitor Experience SITE: W5 - Odyssey Group LOCATION: Queen’s Quay, Belfast, BT3 9QQ RESPONSIBLE TO: Visitor Experience Manager TERMS: Full-time, Permanent - will include weekends & evening working. (Part-time will be considered) DATE: March 2026 OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE JOB: Be a part of something amazing. As a Duty Manager you will take on a key management role, interacting with our customers and staff to deliver BEET (best experience every time) and work alongside the Visitor Experience management team to deliver a world class experience. ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:
Electrician
Maintenance Electrician SITE: Odyssey Complex Belfast LOCATION: Queen’s Quay, Belfast BT3 9QQ RESPONSIBLE TO: Facilities Manager TERMS: Permanent, 40 hours per week – (Monday to Friday, 8am to 4 pm) Weekend & callout cover required on a rota basis DATE: February 2026 Note for Applicants: We appreciate the interest shown by all candidates, however, if you have previously applied for this position, please be aware that we are seeking new applications at this time. We encourage you to explore other opportunities with us in the future. OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE JOB: This is an exciting time to join the Odyssey Site Wide Facilities Team. Working in a dynamic environment across the Odyssey site, encompassing the SSE Arena, W5 Science & Discovery Centre, W5 LIFE, Odyssey Place retail space and the Odyssey car parks. The post holder will be responsible for carrying out planned maintenance, reactive repairs and minor works tasks. Please ensure your CV demonstrates the following essential criteria and any desirable criteria you may have. Essential Criteria [1] [Some T&Cs and qualifying periods may apply]
Visitor Attraction Officer
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB Introduce tourists to the Gobbins by conducting guided timed walking tours along the Gobbins cliff path, in a friendly but professional and informative manner to a standard commensurate with an international tourist attraction. Path Safety duties including responsibility for the safety of visitors and staff within the visitor building, whilst travelling to/from and during the outdoor Gobbins experience by implementing and adhering to strict health and safety procedures. Contribute as part of the wider Gobbins Visitor Attraction team with day-to-day duties to ensure a smooth and world-class visitor experience. MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Service Delivery 1.1. Deliver guided walking tours of the Gobbins outdoor experience to groups including international and local visitors. 1.2. Carryout Path Safety duties as required by the needs of the attraction and in line with Council policies and procedures. 1.3. Responsible for health and safety procedures, including: i. Safety of participants on the tours ensuring health and safety procedures are adhered to at all times ii. Implement, monitor and maintain risk assessments to ensure a safe working environment for visitors and employees at the Gobbins iii. Assist with the maintenance and implementation of emergency plans and procedures for visitors and employees at the Gobbins iv. Monitor and report any incidents and accidents at the Gobbins in line with Council policy, ensuring robust recording and following up procedures are in place. 1.4. Comply with Council policies and legislative requirements regarding the use of mobile phones and smoking in company vehicles. 1.5. Work as part of a team to deliver excellent service standards within the Gobbins Visitor Attraction and Community Centre. 1.6. Act as an exemplary ambassador for the Gobbins, Mid and East Antrim Borough Council and the Northern Ireland tourism industry. 1.7. Research, develop and deliver appropriate tour commentary for different categories of visitors. 1.8. Guarantee that the visitor’s experience at the Gobbins is paramount by ensuring that excellent service standards in all aspects of the visitor attraction are maintained, monitored and improved. 1.9. Assist with the implementation of a customer feedback and complaints procedures. 1.10. Undertake a range of administrative duties as required. 1.11. Assist with the planning, management and set-up/dismantling of events associated with the promotion of the Gobbins. 1.12. Assist with general Visitor Attraction duties for example stock taking, equipment checks, providing cover at the Welcome Desk, answering general enquiries. 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. 3. Performance Improvement 3.1. Participate in the formulation, implementation and evaluation of the Department Business Plan and relevant Service Plans responding to changing trends and citizen needs. 3.2. Achieve high standards of personal performance, through meeting agreed personal targets and undertaking planned programmes of professional development. 3.3. 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. General 4.1. 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. 4.2. Participate in the Council’s Performance and Development Review process as detailed in the published scheme. 4.3. 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. 4.4. 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. 4.5. Comply with all the Council’s policies and procedures. 4.6. 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 4.7. Maintain high standards of personal accountability and be mindful of the values of Council – Respect, Excellence, A Teamwork Approach, Leadership & Commitment, Integrity, Service Innovation, and Equality & Fairness. 4.8. Comply with the Code of Conduct for Local Government Employees and the Local Government Employee & Councillor Working Relationship Protocol. 4.9. 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. Qualifications and Experience Applicants must: Have a minimum of Entry Level Essential Skills qualifications in Adult Literacy and Adult Numeracy. And Be able to demonstrate, by providing personal and specific examples, a minimum of two years’ experience to include: · Working effectively with the public in a role requiring verbal communication; and · Successfully working within a team requiring flexibility and adaptability. Alternatively, consideration may be given to candidates who do not possess the required educational qualifications but who can demonstrate, by providing personal and specific examples, a minimum of three years’ experienceto include: · Working effectively with the public in a role requiring verbal communication; and · Successfully working within a team requiring flexibility and adaptability. Knowledge Have an interest in local history and heritage and a knowledge of local tourism and attractions Behavioural Competencies (Frontline Level) These competencies are the top 6 competencies of the Local Government Competency Framework [i] which have been identified and prioritised for effective performance in this role. 2. How we manage ourselves 2.2 Developing Our Own Capability – Looks for opportunities to learn and develop in order to deliver and add value to their own role 2.3 Communicating with Impact - Presents a positive image by communicating effectively, being resilient and treating people fairly 3. How we work with others 3.2 Influencing Outcomes – Adapts style and approach to achieve effective outcome 3.3 Meeting Customer Needs - Establishes the needs of customers and strives to ensure that these are met 4. How we move forward 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 the services and processes that impact on users. [i] Full details of the Local Government Competency Framework can be found at the following link: http://www.lgsc.org.uk/fs/doc/Competency%20Framework%20for%20Local%20Government.pdf
Corporate & Support Services Officer
A Permanent vacancy currently exist within Mid and East Antrim Borough Council for the following post and applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced candidates:- Corporate & Support Services Officer Level 5 Hours of Work: 14.4 Hours per week Salary: Scale SO2 and in the range SCP 28-30, currently £39,152 to £40,777 per annum pro rata. Location: The location of this post will be confirmed following the appointment process and may be subject to review as part of the review of services. MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB This role sits within the newly created Corporate & Support Services Directorate, and you will be working in one of the three functional areas. (Citizen focus, Business support or Finance). You will be responsible for collaborating with our delivery teams and stakeholders to support delivery of the Council’s corporate functions and processes and support adherence to our policy and legislative duties. Your role will include responsibility for ensuring organisation wide compliance across a range of functions related to Councils statutory duties as appropriate. Your role will include ensuring processes are followed, deadlines are met, processing information and data, basic report writing, resolving issues and managing relationships. You may be attending events, and meeting with stakeholders and partners from across local government and beyond to support the achievement of Council priorities. Although initially allocated to one of the three functional areas the post holder will be expected to be flexible and adaptable to meet the changing needs and requirements of the organisation and duties and responsibilities may vary without changing the purpose of the job or level of responsibility. In the current job structure, you will be placed in the Business Support division: Resolving and responding to queries through the ICT helpdesk. 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 Wednesday 08 April 2026 at 4.00pm.
