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A number of permanent part time vacancies currently exist within Mid and East Antrim Borough Council for the following post and applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced candidates:- Household Recycling Centre Attendant – Part Time 19.5 hours per week Scale 3, SCP 7-8, £26,403 to £26,824 per annum (pro rata for part time) Location: Waveney Road Ballymena/Larne Area/ Sullatober Carrickfergus MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB PLEASE NOTE: Only application forms containing all the information, which has been sought, will be considered. The shortlisting panel will base shortlisting decisions on the information contained within the Essential Criteria narrative sections of the application form. It is the applicant’s responsibility to provide sufficient relevant information including dates in this section of the form for each criteria. Applications will only be accepted on the application forms provided; Curriculum Vitaes will not be accepted. Closing date for receipt of completed applications is Monday, 18th May 2026 at 4.00pm. Mid and East Antrim Borough Council is an Equal Opportunities Employer
Household Recycling Centre Senior Attendant
A number of permanent part time vacancies currently exist within Mid and East Antrim Borough Council for the following post and applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced candidates:- Household Recycling Centre Senior Attendant – Part Time 19.5 hours per week Scale 4, SCP 9-13, £27,254 to £29,064 per annum (pro rata for part time) Location: Redlands HRC, Larne MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB PLEASE NOTE: Only application forms containing all the information, which has been sought, will be considered. The shortlisting panel will base shortlisting decisions on the information contained within the Essential Criteria narrative sections of the application form. It is the applicant’s responsibility to provide sufficient relevant information including dates in this section of the form for each criteria. Applications will only be accepted on the application forms provided; Curriculum Vitaes will not be accepted. Closing date for receipt of completed applications is Monday, 18th May 2026 at 4.00pm. Mid and East Antrim Borough Council is an Equal Opportunities Employer
Multi Skilled Labourer
A permanent vacancy currently exists within Mid and East Antrim Borough Council for the following post and applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced candidates:- Multi Skilled Labourer 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday Scale 5 and in the range SCP 14 - 19 (Currently £29,540 - £32,061 per annum) Location: Carrickfergus The premises are wheelchair accessible and there are accessible toilets. MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB Responsible for all types of work associated to skilled labouring, in respect of new build, planned and response maintenance to all buildings, sites and equipment under the control of the Council. Provide a professional quality of craftsmanship and customer orientated delivery of service to all customers. Work on own initiative and organise workload levels or work within a team discipline. PLEASE NOTE: Only application forms containing all the information, which has been sought, will be considered. The shortlisting panel will base shortlisting decisions on the information contained within the Essential Criteria narrative sections of the application form. It is the applicant’s responsibility to provide sufficient relevant information including dates in this section of the form for each criteria. Applications will only be accepted on the application forms provided; Curriculum Vitaes will not be accepted. Closing date for receipt of completed applications is Monday 18 May 2026 at 4.00pm.
Gardener Grounds Person
A number of permanent vacancies currently exist within Mid and East Antrim Borough Council for the following posts and applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced candidates:- Gardener Grounds Person x 3 37 hours per week Scale 4, SCP 9-13, £27,254 to £29,064 Location: Carrickfergus & Larne but requirements of the post may result in the postholder having to work in locations across Mid & East Antrim. MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB PLEASE NOTE : Only application forms containing all the information, which has been sought, will be considered. The shortlisting panel will base shortlisting decisions on the information contained within the Essential Criteria narrative sections of the application form. It is the applicant’s responsibility to provide sufficient relevant information including dates in this section of the form for each criteria. Applications will only be accepted on the application forms provided; Curriculum Vitaes will not be accepted. Closing date for receipt of completed applications is Monday 18 May 2026, at 4.00pm. Mid and East Antrim Borough Council is an Equal Opportunities Employer
Fine Turf Greenkeeper
To work as a member of a grounds maintenance team under the general direction of a Head Groundsperson and be responsible for undertaking both basic and skilled fine turf work in Parks, Playing Fields, Bowling greens, Cricket grounds, landscaped areas and open spaces either individually or as part of a team. The post holder will be required to work flexibly regarding time, place and type of work assigned within the Borough in the field of amenity horticulture including the care and maintenance of buildings, sports equipment, sports facilities and general amenity areas and parks and work diligently, efficiently and effectively to achieve assigned personal and team tasks to the required quality and within the allotted timescale. The post holder will be required to develop personal competence in the maintenance and daily operations regarding fine turf and the use of plant and equipment required and provide customer care services at parks and sports grounds. All employees have the opportunity to request flexible working from the first day of their employment. Flexible working provisions are dependent on the role being undertaken. Successful applicants are encouraged to discuss with the relevant manager/ HR, what flexible working provisions may be available in the role they are taking up, prior to commencing employment. All correspondence in relation to your application will be sent via e-mail. Please ensure a valid e-mail address and phone number is provided when filling out the application form. Applicants must advise of any changes to contact details during the process. Applicants should ensure that they check their e-mails including junk folder regularly. Please download the Job Description and Person Specification as these will not be available after the advertisement. Human Resources Section (Craigavon Office) Armagh City, Banbridge & Craigavon Borough Council Lakeview Road Craigavon Co Armagh BT64 1AL Tel: 0300 0300 900 Ext: 62014/61705
Teacher Of Key Stage Two
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Trade Manager
TEAM: Trade Team GRADE: Manager - £50,558 – £52,471 per annum REPORTS TO: Assistant Director of Trade WHO WE ARE? We are a unique all island economic development agency with over 25 years’ experience of supporting thousands of SMEs, with a deep and practical understanding of how to help businesses address challenges and take advantage of new growth opportunities. WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR? We are looking to appoint a Manager who will work within the Trade Team. This team is collectively responsible for providing businesses with trade information and advice, helping them establish and grow cross-border sales and to access commercial opportunities such as all-island supply chains and public procurement opportunities. KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: As a senior member of the Trade Team, you will be responsible for ensuring InterTradeIreland is appropriately positioned to help businesses navigate Trade between Ireland and Northern Ireland. You will closely monitor the potential for divergence on trade matters and advise senior stakeholders accordingly. You will oversee a range of supports to ensure that businesses have access to accurate information and advice regarding VAT, Customs, Regulation and Employment matters impacting the island of Ireland. You will strategically develop and manage trade programmes, organise events and stakeholder engagement activity. You will be responsible for managing staff, budgets and contracts to deliver against InterTradeIreland’s objectives in multiple areas. Further expectations of this exciting role are detailed in the Job description. WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU? We have big ambitions, and we want you to help shape our future. Join our team and support the growth of economic development on the island of Ireland. In return for your contribution, you will be rewarded with: Further criteria for this role are detailed in the Job description. If you think you can demonstrate these skills, then click the Apply Now button. Closing date for applications is Tuesday 26th May @ 1.00pm.
Care Worker
Are you a caring individual with a desire to help elderly and vulnerable people in your community? Are you are seeking a challenging yet rewarding career with career development and advancement opportunities? Come join our team! We currently have opportunities for Full and Part-Time Care Workers in Larne, Whitehead, Carrick, Newtownabbey, Ballyclare, Antrim, Cookstown, Draperstown, North Belfast, Newry and the surrounding areas. No previous experience is required as full training will be provided. We offer Permanent contracts, with flexibility to suit your personal circumstances, paid Access NI, free uniform, pension scheme, Refer a Friend Scheme and 24 hour On-Call support. We also have opportunities for Respite Sits in a range of areas. Is this the career for you, or perhaps a second job to supplement your income? You can find out further information and apply online at www.extra-care.org
Transport Manager
Applications are invited for the position of Transport Manager with Value Centre North Road on a permanent full-time basis. The focus of this role will be to ensure the overall effective management, planning and co-ordination of the transport department, working in conjunction with Value Centre Management, sales teams, customers and suppliers. Reporting to the Value Centre Manager, key responsibilities will include: · Ensure the optimum routing of daily deliveries to customers. · Effectively manage drivers employed by BWG Foods and those sub-contracted by the Company. · Co-ordinate the full maintenance, repairs and servicing of the fleet of vehicles and associated machinery. · Liaise with relevant depts such as Sales, Operations and Central Telesales to ensure a positive Customer Experience. · Proactively deal with, and resolve, issues regarding customer and/or supplier returns. · Minimise any disruption and ensure timely resolution of unscheduled interruptions through effective decision making. · Identification of existing and possible future transport issues including Recruitment of Drivers and Fleet Management. · Maintain appropriate budgetary controls to Cost Per Case Budget model. · Effective management of all invoices, credit notes and transport reports. · Manage Company Assets through the use of the Company Transport Software. Job requirements The successful candidate will possess the following key attributes: · Relevant experience of a similar role preferably within the grocery, catering or licenced trades. · Strong management and interpersonal skills, with an ability to lead a team. · Demonstrative financial and commercial awareness. · Have a good level of IT Knowledge including MS Office and relevant Transport related Software. · A working knowledge of relevant Road Safety Legislation. · Have detailed knowledge of the region’s geography and road networks. · Ability to demonstrate strong customer focus. · Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE
Executive Librarian
The Candidate The post of Executive Librarian is a professional post requiring a degree in librarianship or a postgraduate qualification in librarianship. The ideal candidate will have satisfactory library experience at senior level including satisfactory experience in a management role. The ideal candidate will be a highly motivated person, with drive and commitment to delivering quality public services and continual professional development who can demonstrate clear knowledge and understanding of: • Local authority services, its key stakeholders and relationships • Local government structures and its democratic role and mandate • National and international public library policy and strategy • The role of the Executive Librarian and the changing environment in which Kildare Library Service and Kildare County Council operate The ideal candidate will: • Demonstrate experience and skills in leadership and management; • Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills; • Have excellent people management and team membership skills; • Have experience in change management and project management; • Be committed to the public interest. • Have knowledge of current issues and the future direction of libraries and Local Government; • Have satisfactory IT skills including knowledge and understanding of relevant technical ICT packages. • Have a current, full, clean, Class B drivers licence and access to their own car. The ideal candidate will also demonstrate through their application form and at the interview that they: • Have a commitment to modern and innovative library service delivery; • Are able to work within, and where necessary lead multi-disciplined teams and have the ability to motivate, empower and encourage staff to achieve maximum performance; • Have a career record that demonstrates a high level of competence in the management of staff; • Have excellent experience in community and stakeholder engagement and be capable of working in partnership with other Kildare County Council Sections and with outside agencies; • Have relevant administrative experience at a sufficiently high level; • Have a minimum of two years satisfactory experience of library work at a management level; • Have a strong sense of commitment to delivering quality public services and be willing to take on a challenge; • Are self-motivated with the ability to work on own initiative. • Have a satisfactory knowledge of procurement and the ability to prepare and manage budgets. • Have a strong understanding of the professional role of the Executive Librarian and of 21st century library services; • Have a satisfactory knowledge of Local Government in Ireland • Understand the changing environment in which Kildare County Council operates and be capable of adapting to change in order to deliver quality services to our citizens; • Have the experience of planning strategically to manage and implement initiatives to enhance library services, infrastructure and collections • Are motivated to achieve maximum performance by supporting the current Performance Management and Development System (PMDS); • Have strong interpersonal, communications, networking and advocacy skills; • Have an ability to lead in the provision of excellent customer service • Have a good understanding of the role of digital technologies in the delivery of public library services; • Have experience of engaging with and leveraging emerging technologies in library services and operations • Ensuring full compliance with all organisational policies and procedures. • Have good knowledge and awareness of Health and Safety Legislation and Regulations, the implications for the organisation and the employee, and their application in the workplace; • Have the ability to deputise for colleagues if needed at a senior level and represent the Library Service and Kildare County Council. Duties and Responsibilities The Executive Librarian is a middle management post within Kildare Library Service. The job profile is likely to evolve as the service changes and develops to meet the changing needs of the public. The Executive Librarian will have responsibility for a section or one of the main public libraries and reports directly to the Senior Executive Librarians and County Librarian. The post requires a high level of professional library and management skills, which include strategic and operational roles. Responsibilities and duties include but are not limited to: • Direction and day to day running of an administrative department within Library HQ or a busy branch library – including lending services, information & reference, cultural and community engagement for adults; literacy supports, study facilities and activity programmes for children. • Planning for the future development of the branch library, or relevant department of the County Library, within current Council policies and strategies. • Supporting the Senior Library Team in the implementation of work programmes and initiatives to deliver the National Public Library Strategy and County Kildare Library Development Plan within Kildare County Council’s Corporate and Operational Plans. • Identifying opportunities for improvements in service delivery and to use key performance indicators or other performance indicators effectively as appropriate. • Demonstrating an ability to work under pressure in a cross functional environment and to tight timelines • Promoting library services and growing membership. • Managing and motivating the team within the dept/branch library. • Managing one of the eight smaller branches within the service. • Salary/Wages sign off and administrative duties. • Ensuring that all expenditure, and income, in her/his area of responsibility is managed in accordance with Council policies and regulations. • Ensuring good governance in her/his area of responsibility in respect of health and safety, human resources and staffing matters, child protection, data protection, business continuity, and other relevant matters, in accordance with Council policies. • Planning and direction of programmes and events as part of national and local library strategies; promotion of user education, of literature and culture, including exhibitions, lectures and other creative engagement. • Promoting and marketing library services across traditional and digital platforms to include, but not limited to, press releases, newsletters, social media campaigns and website developments. • Forging strong links between the library and the community. • Working with other library staff to ensure that resources in her/his area of responsibility meet appropriate levels of provision as set out by library management – in the service as a whole and in each library in the network. • Co-ordination of actions and policies service-wide in general terms, in her/his area of responsibility, and provision of advice and support to other staff in developing resources and services in individual service points. • Co-ordination of stock selection service-wide, ensuring a balance in stock selection throughout the service which supports all communities including those diverse and marginalized groups. • Supporting the direction and supervision of the acquisition and distribution of stock to libraries, and coordination of the implementation of Kildare County Council’s policies on collection development. • Front facing public desk-based duties as staffing levels may dictate. • Undertaking any other duties of a similar level and responsibility, as may be required or assigned from time to time. The duties shall be such as may be assigned to the officer from time to time by the local authority and shall include the duty of deputising for other officers of the local authority, when required, and such duties as may be assigned to him/her in relation to the area of any other local authority. Qualifications and Requirements of the Post Character: Each candidate must be of good character. Health: Each candidate must be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. Education, Training and Experience etc.: Each candidate must, on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms: a) Hold a degree (level eight on the National Framework of Qualifications) in the area of Library and Information Studies or a postgraduate qualification in librarianship, b) Have satisfactory experience of library work at a senior level including satisfactory experience in a management role. Candidates must also: • Have the knowledge and ability to discharge the duties of the post concerned; • Be suitable in all other relevant respects for appointment to the post concerned. Please supply copies of any certificates, diplomas or degrees you may have with the application form. Non Irish Qualifications must be accompanied by a determination from Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) to establish their comparability against the Irish National Framework of Qualifications, overseas qualifications must also be accompanied by a translation document. Driving Licence Holders of the office may be required to drive a motor car in the course of their duties and should therefore, hold a full driving licence for class B vehicles free from endorsement and disqualification. Applicants should at the date of applying hold a full valid Irish /EU licence, for Class B vehicles, be a competent driver and, shall drive a car in the course of their duties and for this purpose provide and maintain a car to the satisfaction of the local authority. Particulars of Employment The Post The post is permanent (i.e., 35 hours per week). Location There are seven full-time Branch Libraries in County Kildare: Athy, Celbridge, Kildare, Leixlip, Maynooth, Naas and Newbridge. Library Headquarters is based in Newbridge. Kildare County Council reserves the right to assign you to any premises in use by the Council, now or in the future. The person appointed will be required to report to their place of work by their own means of transport and at their own expense. Commencement Kildare County Council shall require a person to whom an appointment is offered to take up such appointment within a period of not more than one month and if they fail to take up the appointment within such period, or such other longer period as the Council in its absolute discretion may determine, Kildare County Council shall not appoint them. Candidates, if successful, will not be appointed to the post unless they: • Agree to undertake the duties attached to the post and accept the conditions under which the duties are, or may be required to be, performed; • Are fully competent and available to undertake, and fully capable of undertaking, the duties attached to the position Working Hours The current working hours are 35 hours per week. The post entails a wide range of duties which require maximum flexibility, involving regular evening and weekend attendance where necessary. The person appointed may be required to work outside of normal hours on occasion. Kildare County Council reserves the right to alter the hours of work from time to time in line with Government Circulars. All hours worked are subject to and recorded in accordance with the provisions of the Organisation of Working Time Act, 1997, and the Organisation of Working Time Regulations, 2001. Kildare County Council requires employees to record their hours using a Clocking system. Reporting Arrangements Executive Librarian Officers report directly to the Senior Executive Librarians and the County Librarian or to any other employee of Kildare County Council such as the Director of Services or other appropriate employee Kildare County Council may designate for this purpose. A system of regular appraisal will be operated during employment, which will involve discussions between the employee and the line manager regarding performance and conduct. Probationary Period of Employment Where a person is permanently appointed to Kildare County Council, the following provisions shall apply – a) there shall be a period after appointment takes effect, during which such a person shall hold the position on probation; b) such period shall be twelve months, but the Chief Executive may, at their discretion, extend such period; c) such a person shall cease to hold the position at the end of the period of probation, unless during this period the Chief Executive has certified that the service is satisfactory; d) the period at (a) above may be terminated on giving one weeks’ notice as per the Minimum Notice and Terms of Employment Acts; e) there will be assessments during the probationary period. Remuneration €57,895 – €59,276 – €60,960 – €64,126 – €66,017 – €68,367 (LSI1) – €70,730 (LSI2) On appointment successful candidates will be placed on the first point of the salary scale. Appointment to a higher point of the salary scale may apply to candidates employed elsewhere in the public service, subject to verification of service history. Remuneration is paid fortnightly by PayPath directly to the employees nominated bank account. The current wage pay cycle may be revised during the period of employment. Remuneration is subject to all statutory deductions, e.g., P.A.Y.E. and P.R.S.I. Increments are paid annually subject to satisfactory attendance, conduct and performance and national agreements. Increments may be withheld if performance, attendance and/or conduct are not satisfactory.
