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We have an exciting opportunity for a Dental Nurse to be part of our family run group of Practices and to join our team in Whitehead on a full-time temporary basis to cover a period of maternity leave for 9-12 months.The successful applicant will work 37.75 hours per week from 8:45am-5:30pm, Monday to Thursday and 8:45am-4:30pm on Friday. Duties will include assisting the dentist, sterilising dental equipment, keeping the surgery clean and occasional reception duties. Promoting high standards of patient care at all times is vital. Essential Criteria:
Science Communicator [casual
SCIENCE COMMUNICATOR (CASUAL) SITE: W5 LIFE part of the Odyssey Group LOCATION: Queen’s Quay, Belfast, BT3 9QQ RESPONSIBLE TO: Learning & Engagement Lead TERMS: Casual Post – 6.5 hours per week on a Saturday (with potential for additional hours on Sundays and over holiday periods) DATE: May 2026 RATE OF PAY: £13.25 per hour OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE JOB: W5 is the Odyssey Trust’s Interactive Science & Discovery Centre and we are looking for people with a passion for inspiring others to learn about the world around them. If you have a love of science, engineering, technology or maths and you are skilled at finding ways to excite others to discover new ideas, ask questions and be amazed, then this could be the job for you! The dynamic role of Science Communicator is a varied and interesting one. The successful candidate will become a casual member of the Learning and Engagement team with responsibility for delivering interactive science demonstrations, science shows and a range of innovative hands-on programmes in W5 and in W5 LIFE, our dedicated learning centre. The post will be primarily required for Saturdays and will require both the enthusiasm and skills to ensure that all programmes provide audiences with the most inspiring science experience W5 can offer. Essential Criteria
Payroll Officer
MAIN DUTIES • Manage end to end payroll processing on Sage Payroll for all group companies which include both fortnightly and monthly pay frequencies. • Prepare payroll inputs using time and attendance system for hours worked, sickness and annual leave. • Carry out pension automatic enrolment checks during each payroll, complete 3 yearly re-declaration to The Pension Regulator, reconcile pension payments to financial records. • Managing all HMRC and pension filings, payments and submissions by required deadlines. • Reconciling company benefit in kind records including PSA calculation. • Maintain and update employee records. • Issuing of payslips to employees including historical if and when required • Deal with employee payroll queries efficiently and effectively. • Liaising with HMRC and pension providers for compliance and queries. • Posting of payroll data to financial systems with end of monthly reconciliations between both and preparation of year end reconciliation spreadsheet. • Complete year end tasks including issuing P60’s to staff. • Provide administrative support to include file management of both physical and computerized filing systems; photocopying, scanning and shredding documentation. • Production and maintenance of excel spreadsheets, word processing, power point presentations and adhoc payroll reporting duties as required. • As part of the Finance team ensure good housekeeping standards, safety and security standards. All OTC staff are expected to: • Maintain excellent working relationships with other staff and volunteers. • Ensure the delivery of BEET to all our customers and be committed to the Odyssey ethos and objectives. • Be committed to and work in accordance with our Safeguarding, Health & Safety, Equality and other established policies and procedures. • Be flexible undertake such other duties that may be required including occasionally working evenings, weekends and public holidays, if required. SELECTION CRITERIA Essential Criteria • 3 year’s current experience as a payroll officer processing UK payroll. • Use of Sage Payroll software. • Knowledge of HMRC and pensions filing and submission dates. • Understanding of current HMRC thresholds and rates • Computer literate, with excellent Excel skills. • Excellent organisational and communication skills gained in a payroll officer role. • Strong interpersonal skills to forge close working relationships both with staff and external bodies. • The ability to work accurately under pressure to achieve strict deadlines. • The ability to work as part of a team. • Willingness to work flexible hours, including occasionally working public holidays, weekends and evenings. Desirable Criteria • Experience in use of MS Office 365/Sharepoint • Processing various pay frequencies (monthly, fortnightly, weekly) • Knowledge of PSA system and calculations required. • Experience in use of a computerised accounts package • Knowledge of Time and Attendance Systems. Salary £30,000 - £32,000 per annum, dependent on qualifications and experience. COMPANY BENEFITS The Odyssey Group has a range of benefits which it offers to full and part time staff: • Free car parking. • 33% Discount in the W5 cafe, including coffee and 10% discount in the W5 shop. • Complimentary tickets to Belfast Giants and friends and family access to W5. • Holidays commence at 31 days per year rising to 34 [prorata for part time staff.] • Company paid social events. • Contributory pension scheme, life assurance and paid sickness benefit. • A comprehensive health cash plan plus Winter Flu Vaccination Scheme.
Scheme Assistants
W5 BRIGHT SPARKS SUMMER CAMP TEAM SITE: OTC – Business Unit based in W5 LOCATION: Queen’s Quay, Belfast, BT3 9QQ RESPONSIBLE TO: Learning & Engagement Lead TERMS: Circa 37.5 hours per week for the following periods Monday 6th – Friday 10th July 2026 Monday 20th - Friday 24th July 2026 Monday 27th – Friday 31st July 2026 Monday 3rd – Friday 7th August 2026 Monday 10th – Friday 14th August 2026 Monday 17th – Friday 21st August 2026 In addition to the scheduled dates, two additional days of training will be required prior to the camp dates. These will be scheduled with the appointed candidates at a suitable time. PLEASE NOTE INTEVIEWS FOR THESE POSITIONS WILL BE HELD ON TUESDAY 16TH JUNE 2026 OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE JOB: W5’s Learning and Engagement Team is looking for enthusiastic Summer Camp Team Members to help deliver the W5 Bright Sparks summer camp for children between the ages of 8 and 11 years old. Bright Sparks is a popular week-long camp that’s specially designed to bring out the budding scientist in everyone! This year’s camps will be running in July and August (dates above) and each day will be jam-packed with STEM-related activities including workshops, shows, floor visits, build-it challenges, animation and more. Your role will be to work closely with the W5 Learning and Engagement team to support the provision of a wide range of activities as well as providing pastoral support to children attending the week-long camp. Key duties are on the full job description attached. SELECTION CRITERIA Essential Criteria Salary £12.75 per hour
Maintenance Supervisor
Maintenance Supervisor Job Overview You will supervise and coordinate a team of fitters, electricians and electronics technicians, ensuring preventive, corrective and predictive maintenance activities are completed safely, efficiently and in compliance with GMP and regulatory requirements. You will be responsible for maintaining facility, utility and production equipment reliability to minimise downtime and maximise operational performance. This requires strong technical expertise, effective cross-functional engagement and robust oversight of documentation and compliance standards. This role can either be continental shifts, including days, nights and weekends OR permanent night shift. Main Activities/Tasks Duration: Full time, permanent Location: Newry, Co. Down Benefits: Free Life Assurance, Company Pension Scheme, 32 days annual leave, Wedding Leave, Employee well-being initiatives, Healthcare plan, Company Sick Pay, Employee Assistance Programme, On-site free parking, Canteen Facilities, Employee Perks scheme, Discounted Car Insurance, Annual Employee raffle, employee recognition scheme, career development opportunities and much more…
Manufacturing Supervisor
Location: Newry, Co. Down | Full Time, Permanent Norbrook Laboratories is recruiting Manufacturing Supervisors to take a pivotal leadership role in our world-class sterile veterinary medicines facility. This is your opportunity to lead high-performing teams, drive operational excellence, and directly shape the quality of life-saving products used across the global animal health industry. If you're a motivated, quality-driven leader with experience in highly regulated manufacturing—we want to hear from you. WHY JOIN NORBROOK? Norbrook Laboratories is proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer. We welcome applicants from all sections of the community, and in line with our policy, particularly encourage applications from the Protestant community.
Sales Assistant
ROLE To work as a team and support the Pharmacist/Retail Manager in ensuring the store is run efficiently on a day-to-day basis. Patient / Customer satisfaction must be at the forefront of your concern, every patient / customer is to be treated as an individual and provided with high quality service in terms of courtesy, kindness, interest and efficiency. Essential Criteria GCSE (or equivalent qualification) Maths and English – Grades A-C Applicants should be able to demonstrate numeracy and accuracy skills required for a retail environment Eligible to work in the UK ( Proof Requested). Desirable Criteria Previous experience in a retail pharmacy environment. An interest in pursuing a career in community pharmacy or equivalent. Retail experience. Hours Temporary (24 hours per week as per rota) Flexibility is required Previous unsuccessful applicants within the last 2 months need not apply.
Dispenser/trainee Dispenser
We have an excellent opportunity for a qualified Full Time Dispenser/Trainee Dispenser to work in our Donaghcloney branch. Working 40 hours per week, between the hours of 9.00am to 6.30pm between Monday and Friday, according to the rota. Additional hours may be required from time to time. Working as part of a team duties can include; sales of over the counter medicines, providing customers with information on symptoms and products, prescription receipt and collection, date checking, and the ordering, receiving and storing of pharmaceutical stock. Applicants must have excellent communication skills and have the ability to work accurately with attention to detail. Essential Criteria
Teacher
See attached job advert NB: Post 1: Temporary Full Time Post 2: Temporary Part Time (3 days/19.44 hrs Principal Release) (Career Break)
Commercial Finance Manager
Commercial Finance Manager Job Overview Reporting to the Head of Commercial finance this role sits within the commercial side of the Financial Planning and Analysis team. It will be focused upon supporting Norbrook’s Sales & Marketing teams around the world to grow and develop their regional businesses through deep business partnering with senior regional leaders. The Commercial Finance Manager will support continuous improvement of our routine reporting, decision-making and growth planning as well as ensuring business targets are understood, planned towards and achieved. Main Activities/Tasks
