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Forensic accountant, chartered accountant, forensic chartered accountant Job Specification: Newly Qualified Forensic AccountantLocation: Belfast City Centre Employment Type: Full-TimeDepartment: Forensic AccountingClosing Date: 30/11/2025About UsWe are a leading specialist forensic accountancy practice, renowned for delivering expert financial investigations, litigation support, and fraud analysis across a wide range of sectors. Our team combines technical excellence with commercial insight to provide robust, defensible findings in complex cases. Role OverviewWe are seeking a newly qualified forensic accountant (ACCA or ACA) with a passion for investigative work and a keen eye for detail. This is a unique opportunity to join a dynamic team and contribute to high-profile forensic engagements from day one. Key Responsibilities • Assist in the preparation of forensic reports for use in legal proceedings, regulatory investigations, and dispute resolution, • Analyse financial records, transactions, and data to identify irregularities, patterns, and potential fraud, • Support senior forensic accountants in case management, client communications, and expert witness preparation, • Conduct interviews and gather evidence in support of investigations, • Collaborate with legal teams, law enforcement, and regulatory bodies as required, • Maintain accurate documentation and ensure compliance with professional standards and ethical guidelinesCandidate RequirementsQualifications:, • ACCA or ACA qualified (or equivalent), • Preference for candidates with 6–18 months of experience in forensic accounting (e.g., internships, secondments, or junior roles)Skills & Attributes:, • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, • Excellent written and verbal communication, with the ability to present complex findings clearly, • High level of integrity and discretion, • Proficient in Excel and financial modelling; experience with data analytics tools is a plus, • Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team, • Curious mindset with a genuine interest in investigative workWhat We Offer, • Exposure to diverse and challenging forensic cases, • Structured training and mentorship from industry experts, • Clear progression path within a growing practice, • Competitive salary and benefits package, • Supportive and collaborative working environment If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. 4697523

Synechron is looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Benefits Specialist to join our People team, supporting the delivery of employee benefits programmes across EMEA and APAC. This is a hands-on role with real ownership of defined processes, requiring someone who can execute with precision and look for ways to improve how we work. The successful candidate will work closely with the Benefits Manager, supporting benefit renewals, managing cyclical activities, and assisting with the implementation of new benefit programmes. The role will initially focus on EMEA markets, with a view to expanding into APAC over time. The right candidate will be hands-on and delivery focused, able to build effective relationships with stakeholders, and thrive in a fast paced, international environment. Role: Renewals & Broker Management: • Own end-to-end benefit renewals for designated EMEA markets, working with external brokers and benefit providers to manage the full renewal cycle, • Partner effectively with local HR, legal, finance, and procurement teams to ensure effective delivery of benefit renewals, • Manage cyclical benefit activities including the annual enrolment windows and associated employee-facing communications, • Co-ordinate with external vendors and providers to organise employee webinars and information sessions, supporting broader employee engagement, • Support the implementation of new benefit programmes across EMEA markets, including project planning, employee communication, and building supporting processes, • Act as a point of escalation for tier 2 employee benefit queries, ensuring timely and accurate resolution, • Support the preparation of benefits reporting and management information for senior stakeholders including renewal summaries, spend analysis and benchmarking data, • Proactively identify opportunities to automate and streamline benefits processes, reducing manual effort and improving efficiency across the team., • Maintain and update benefits content across internal platforms, including policy documents, knowledge articles, and process guides, ensuring information is accurate and accessible for employees, • Stay up to date with benefits legislation and market trends to support programme compliance across EMEA markets Experience: • Demonstrable experience in employee benefits, ideally across multiple EMEA countries, • Experience supporting benefit renewals end to end and a strong understanding of the full renewal cycle, including broker and provider management, is essential, • Experience supporting or owning cyclical benefit processes such as annual enrolment windows, • Experience working within a fast-moving corporate or professional services environment, • Strong organisational skills with a diligent, methodical approach and high attention to detail, • Ability to operate effectively in a busy, fast-paced environment with multiple shifting priorities, • Ability to take ownership and drive tasks through to completion, • Strong cross-functional collaboration skills — comfortable working with stakeholders at varying levels of seniority, • Comfortable working autonomously and using own initiative, while knowing when to escalate and seek guidance, • Proficient in Microsoft Excel; familiarity with HRIS systems (e.g. Workday) is a plus, • Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion, tact, and good judgement Diversity Statement Synechron are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiative ‘Same Difference’ is committed to fostering an inclusive culture – promoting equality, diversity and an environment that is respectful to all. We encourage applicants from across diverse backgrounds, race, ethnicities, religion, age, marital status, gender, sexual orientations, or disabilities to apply. We offer flexible workplace arrangements, mentoring, internal mobility, learning and development programmes to support our global workforce. Empowerment and collaboration are at the core of how we operate. All employment decisions at Synechron are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to the applicant’s gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Associate Project Manager (Construction Consultancy) Belfast Competitive Salary and Benefits Description: We are delighted to announce that we are hiring an Associate Project Manager for our esteemed client within the Construction Consultancy sector. Our client is a prominent entity that has been shaping the skyline of NI & ROI with its innovative projects. With a reputation for excellence and a portfolio that spans across multiple sectors including multi-residential, education, leisure and commercial they are now seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to join their team. Top 3 Things to Know About this Job: • Attractive Salary - depending on experience, • Belfast Based office with Hybrid working (2 days a week from home), • To lead multiple projects, taking responsibility for end-to-end service delivery, often with respect to large or complex projects., • To act as the key, day to day client interface, ensuring that client objectives are met and that projects are delivered to time and cost targets and the appropriate quality standards., • Proactive Client Business Development, using your knowledge of the market to create news relationships alongside maintaining key relationship already established., • Advising at a strategic level at the project conception stage, including providing advice on the different approaches that can be adopted in order to successfully achieve the client's overall objectives., • Managing the flow of project information between the team and the client, through regular meetings and written communications., • 5+ years' experience as a Construction Project Manager, ideally within a consultancy or client facing environment., • Degree in a Construction related discipline., • Attractive salary depending on experience., • Belfast based Office., • Hybrid working. For further information, or to apply for this Associate Project Manager job, please contact Adam Adair at Hunter Savage, Senior Consultant, Built Environment. Hunter Savage is a specialist recruitment consultancy committed to connecting professionals with opportunities where they can thrive. Desired Skills and Experience Project Management, NEC Contracts

Your New Company A leading UK law firm that represents the insurance sector is recruiting for an ambitious defence litigation Solicitor, at a mid to senior level, to deal with higher value claims in the High Court. This is a hybrid role. In this role you form part of the Belfast team and will be a Senior Solicitor handling high value High Court cases, which will include Subrogated Recoveries, as well as Property, Risks and Coverage (PRC) claims. Our client is the leading provider of legal and claims solutions to insurers, businesses and other suppliers to the insurance sector. The Northern Ireland practice has grown year on year since inception in the local market 2019 and now has over 50 staff solely dedicated to defendant insurance litigation services. The strong and well-respected reputation of our experienced team has been recognised in the Legal 500 and Chambers Directories. They work in partnership with our insurance clients and their policyholders, providing a supportive team focused approach, resulting in excellent outcomes. Your New Role The PRC team resolve the following types of claims, working closely with insurers, insureds, loss adjusters and brokers, calling upon specialist experts: • Property damage., • Recoveries., • Policy advice, coverage and indemnity disputes., • Fraud., • Subsidence and geotechnical., • Construction and engineering., • Farming & agriculture., • Product liability., • Household and commercial., • Experience of complex indemnity and liability issues is preferred and excellent attention to detail is essential. Experience of Casualty claims (Employer’s Liability and Public Liability) is also desired. As the defence litigation solicitor on the PRC team, as well as handling your own caseload, you will be responsible for supervising more junior colleagues, providing advice and guidance and be required to provide feedback to them. • Handling your own caseload of claims predominantly in the High Court., • Communicating with sophisticated insurer clients, dealing with their queries and updating them as the matter progresses., • Forensic analysis of voluminous quantum evidence, preparing chronologies, identifying anomalies and other relevant information across various sources and categories of evidence., • Using your existing knowledge of complex injury symptomology to identify relevant issues within medical records in order to instruct medical experts, drawing key issues to their attention., • Critical analysis of sources of liability evidence and identifying any gaps., • Drafting concise technical advice on all aspects of claim handling to include advice on indemnity, liability, quantum and causation issues., • Proactively identifying next steps required on matter, taking action as agreed., • Interviewing witnesses and drafting statements., • Liaising with parties involved in claims including the insured, insurer, witnesses etc., • Drafting pleadings and applications., • Instructing counsel and attending conferences, joint consultations, mediations both remotely and in person., • Attend court in person or by telephone, attend trials, settlement conferences etc as required., • Delivery of agreed performance targets and quality standards., • Delegate assigned tasks for a Legal Assistant and/or Paralegal and be fully engaged in their development in terms of technical ability and achievement of objectives., • Maintaining case managements systems with up to date management information for clients., • To ensure compliance with the LSNI regulations., • Hands on supervision and development of more junior team members., • Participation in Business Development activities. What You Need To Succeed • Qualified solicitor or proven relevant legal experience is essential. Ideally already operating at Associate level., • Experience of indemnity, liability and quantum essential., • Experience of cases involving complex medical issues preferred., • Critical thinking and quantum analysis experience required., • Good telephone advocacy skills., • Positive, confident and enthusiastic., • Excellent listening, verbal and written communication skills including the ability to compose professional written communications., • Good advocacy skills., • Excellent inter-personal and client care skills., • Understanding of case law and litigation practice and process, and Court Practice Rules., • Ability to plan and prioritise workloads, keep to deadlines and work under pressure., • Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail., • Ability to weigh facts, apply the law and make decisions., • Ability to anticipate problems and identify solutions., • Driven to achieve to take development opportunities when they arise with a positive attitude., • Calm under pressure with the ability to re-prioritise and delegate effectively when required., • Confidence to take initiative to innovate and adapt to changing situations., • Confidence to seek advice and guidance when dealing with new tasks., • Ability to follow instruction and with attention to detail and to give clear instruction, direction and guidance to more junior members of the team., • Ability to recognise when sensitivity and tact are required. What You'll Receive In Return There is a great team ethos within the Northern Ireland office, encouraging personal development and wellbeing. Offering hybrid working, a relaxed dress code and opportunities for flexible working hours. The team is friendly, supportive and there are opportunities to become part of the social committee, participate in charity events and to get involved in client development initiatives. Taking pride in the agile working policy. • Company Incentive Plan, • 25 days holiday per year which increases with level of service (opportunity to buy & sell 3 days)., • Family Cover Private Medical Insurance (Bupa) - will automatically be at single cover level but can opt into family option within first month of joining., • Simply Health Care Cash Plan., • WeCare – 24/7 online GP, mental health support and virtual wellbeing covering a whole host of topics to do with health, mental health, wellbeing & healthy living and financial & legal wellbeing., • Death in Service., • Critical Illness Cover., • PHI/Income Protection (Private health insurance)., • Pension Contribution based 5% Employee / 3% Employer., • Cycle to Work Scheme*, • Tech Scheme*, • Season Ticket Loan*, • Gym Flex*, • Access to Online Discount Sites., • Discounted Gourmet Society Membership., • Discounted Tickets for Merlin Attractions nationwide., • Discounts at local retail outlets., • after successfully completing probation. Working Hours 35 hours per week. Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm with 1 unpaid hour for lunch. Primary location for this role is Belfast Office. Applying For Your New Role Does this position sound of interest? Please submit your CV confidentially and we will be in touch shortly to discuss the opportunity in further detail. Or, if you prefer to chat about the role confidentially before submitting a CV, please get in touch via the contact details provided.

Your new company Hays is working in partnership with a large public sector organisation to recruit an experienced Personal Secretary to provide high-quality secretarial and administrative support to senior officials. This is an excellent opportunity to join a busy, professional environment where strong organisational and communication skills are essential. Your new role As a Personal Secretary, you will deliver a responsive, efficient and confidential secretarial service, supporting senior officials in the effective management of their time and priorities. The role operates in a fast-paced setting and requires a proactive, highly organised individual who can work with minimal responsibilities will include: Comprehensive diary and appointment management, including organising meetings, rooms, travel and visitor arrangements Managing incoming communications (telephone, email and correspondence), prioritising actions and responding where appropriate Drafting, typing and formatting a range of documents including letters, reports, minutes, presentations and briefings, often from audio or handwritten notes Effective management of electronic and paper filing systems in line with information management policies Monitoring and tracking correspondence, ensuring deadlines are met and responses are followed up Liaising professionally with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders Undertaking research tasks and sourcing information as required Maintaining confidentiality at all times and supporting the wider administrative team as needed What you'll need to succeed Recognised typing/word-processing qualifications (OCR/RSA Stage II or equivalent) and audio typing qualifications (Stage I or equivalent) GCSE (or equivalent) grades A-C in English Language and one other subject Proven experience carrying out the full range of Personal Secretary duties Strong organisational, time-management and prioritisation skills Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively as part of a team A high level of discretion and professionalism What you'll get in return £15.83 per hour Immediate start Temp role for 3 months with potential for extension What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be Skills: Personal Secretary Administration Coordination Benefits: £15.83

The Vacancy Are you passionate about culture, people development, organisational improvement, and driving meaningful change? Inspire is seeking an Organisational Development (OD) Specialist to help shape a positive, inclusive and high-performing workplace where people thrive and services excel. ?? Why This Role Matters As an OD Specialist, you'll play a crucial role in designing, coordinating and delivering initiatives that bring Inspire's mission, values and strategy to life. From culture and engagement to leadership development, organisational insights and change projects, this role sits at the centre of building a workplace where people feel valued, supported and inspired. ?? Key Responsibilities Shape Organisational Culture Support the development and delivery of the Inspiring Leaders programmes. Contribute to the Great Place to Work strategy and initiatives. Lead and support employee engagement activities including surveys, focus groups, action planning and wellbeing initiatives. Support Inclusion strategy work and group-wide cultural events. Drive Organisational Insights & Improvement Analyse employee survey results and provide insights across the organisation. Coordinate OD projects aligned to the OD & L&D Operational Plan. Support innovation and recognition initiatives, including Inspire's "Freedom to Try" programme. Enhance Communication & Collaboration Co-ordinate internal communications via intranet, Team Inspire email and staff publications. Partner with the Insight, Engagement & Innovation team to align internal and external communications. Maintain a presence across Inspire locations to champion engagement and wellbeing. Develop Systems & Processes Support development of OD systems (e.g., Cascade). Provide technical insight on AI and digital tools for improved OD outcomes. Support budget development and demonstrate value for money. Team Coaching & Succession Planning Support the delivery of team coaching interventions to enhance performance and culture. Assist in developing and rolling out a formal succession planning approach. ?? What We're Looking For Qualifications & Experience Third-level qualification in HR or a business-related discipline and 9 months of experience in OD, L&D or HR OR 18 Months' experience in OD, L&D or HR. Knowledge & Skills Strong IT capability including AI, SharePoint, MS Forms, Teams, Excel,PowerPoint and Canva Experience designing and delivering cultural or organisational programmes. Experience analysing organisational challenges and creating innovative solutions. Ability to facilitate workshops and/or training Proven credibility with stakeholders and strong workload management skills. Circumstances Full driving licence and access to a car (business insurance required). Flexibility to travel across Ireland. ?? Our Values We are seeking someone who genuinely represents Inspire's valuesInclusive, Passionate, Determined, Kind, Honest and Innovativeand can help embed these across the organisation. ?? Location & Working Pattern Work across various Inspire locations. Hours may include evenings and occasional weekends. ? Why Join Inspire? Work in a meaningful, purpose-driven organisation advancing wellbeing across communities. Influence culture, engagement and organisational development at scale. Join a collaborative People & Development team focused on innovation and impact. Shape projects that empower people and improve services across Ireland. ?? Ready to Apply? If you're motivated by culture, change and people development and you want to help build an engaged, inclusive and forward-thinking workplace apply now to join Inspire as our next OD Specialist. Our Organisation Inspire is an all-island charity and social enterprise and our aim is wellbeing for all. We work together with people living with mental ill health, intellectual disability, autism and addictions to ensure they live with dignity and realise their full potential. We campaign to create a society free from stigma and discrimination with a culture of compassion that focuses on people and their abilities. Our Benefits Enhanced Annual Leave Cycle to Work Scheme Shopping Discounts Employee Wellbeing Initiatives Death in Service Benefit Occupational Sick Pay To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page. To start the process, click the Apply button below to Login/Register.

About the role Availability Window Days From time To time Sun Mon Wed Thu Fri Our Shift Leader rate of pay starts from £14.76 an hour. Additional payments may also apply depending on location. It is our policy to offer new colleagues joining us a minimum of 16 guaranteed hours each week, but if you€d like to work fewer hours (to a minimum of 12) we have opportunities for this too and would still love to hear from you. The table shows the periods of time in the week we'd like you to be available to work: the availability windows. We will schedule your contracted hours within these times, and you€ll have 3 weeks€ notice of exactly when your shifts will be. We are happy to support flexibility for our colleagues, therefore if the times you are available to work match closely but not exactly to the times we are advertising, we€d still love to hear from you. Click here to read more. Customers are at the heart of everything we do. It takes lots of different people to run a store and this is a job for doers, with plenty of variety. It€s a committed role, full of everyday challenges, but that€s one of the things that makes it so exciting. Being a colleague in one of our stores means that you will help to serve our shoppers better every day. You€ll meet great people, learn new things and be part of a specialist, diverse team where everyone is welcome. Whether you are looking for stability or flexibility to suit your lifestyle, or the opportunity to progress your career, this can be the role for you. As a Shift Leader you€ll: Work in a fast-paced retail environment, with bags of variety Take ownership of running duty shifts, coordinating the team to deliver a clean, well-stocked store that exceeds customer expectations Be there for customers, listening to them and helping to make sure they leave the store with what they came for Look for ways to improve service, including coaching your colleagues and giving feedback to the team Guide and support your colleagues in-store, making sure it stays a safe place to work and shop Maintain a great understanding of how your store is performing, and assist managers in delivering any actions that help improve the running of the store Lead from the front, and set a great example for your colleagues in everything you do Please note that you need to be 18 or over to apply for this role. You will be responsible for Coordinating the store team to deliver an easy, fuss-free shopping experience for customers Supporting your colleagues, ensuring they deliver daily priorities and take regular breaks Opening and closing the store, and completing duty cover, ensuring all decisions made are right for everyone's safety Being the go-to person for colleagues in the absence of a manager for day-to-day queries Making sure the store is always clean, tidy, and well-presented Supporting managers to coordinate seasonal, community and charity events Contributing to a great team atmosphere, that is inclusive of everyone Providing great customer service, by listening to our customers and putting them first in everything you do Keeping the team well-informed and up to speed on any communications, changes, or updates Staying knowledgeable about store performance, and looking for ways to improve and simplify operations Coordinating store improvements, and removing any obstacles that might be getting in the way of great service Following health and safety routines and procedures, and ensuring colleagues do the same Recognising and celebrating colleagues within the team who are providing great service You will need To be a great role model, by always giving thoughtful customer service that ensures every customer's needs are met To build strong, long-lasting relationships with colleagues to create a positive and inclusive team atmosphere that encourages everyone to do their best work To be a clear communicator, comfortable with using a variety of methods to keep your team well-informed and up to date To be comfortable taking the lead, and overseeing the store in the absence of your Manager To be a good decision maker, who's flexible in the way you think, and comfortable handling change to ensure everything we do is right for customers and colleagues To be motivating, so you can inspire your team to deliver beyond expectations To be curious, and always on the lookout for ideas and opportunities to serve our customers, communities, and planet a little better every day Whats in it for you? There are a lot of reasons why Tesco is a great place to work. Here are just a few of them. There€s bags of variety . As Shift Leader, no two days are the same, and with flexible hours and shift patterns, you can work the hours that suit your lifestyle We take your development seriously, so this is a great place to get on in your career. You€ll have ongoing learning opportunities, and access to award-winning training, so you can achieve the career you want It€s an inclusive place where everyone€s welcome . We celebrate the individuality of our colleagues - because they are what makes Tesco, Tesco Your voice matters , and we€ll always welcome and listen to your ideas and opinions We put your wellbeing first , and support is always available if you need it Our colleagues are truly great people, so you can be confident that wherever you work in Tesco, you€ll be in good company What€s in it for you Holiday starting at 20 days plus a personal day rising to 22 days after 12 months (plus Bank holidays) Request flexible working from day one Get 10% off and 15% at pay day weekends - save up to £2,000 a year with your Colleague Clubcard with an additional card to share with family outside your home Access to free wellbeing services with a range of resources to support your mind, body, and life Life cover of five times your pay and an award-winning pension with matching contributions up to 7.5% Benefits to suit you, choose what you use - from discounts and shares to cycle to work schemes Uniform provided and policies to support you for all of life€s moments, big and small Access to our colleague networks providing a space for colleagues to come together from a range of backgrounds. For more information about our colleague networks please click here. Click here to read more about the benefits we have available for our colleagues About Us Our vision at Tesco is to become every customer's favourite way to shop, whether they are at home or out on the move. Our core purpose is "Serving our customers, communities and planet a little better every day." Serving means more than a transactional relationship with our customers. It means acting as a responsible and sustainable business for all stakeholders, for the communities we are part of and for the planet. Diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) at Tesco means that whoever you are and whatever your background, we always want you to feel represented and that you can be short, we are a place where Everyone€s Welcome. We know life looks a little different for each of us. That€s why at Tesco, we always welcome chats about flexible working. Some people are at the start of their careers, some want the freedom to do the things they love. Others are going through life-changing moments like becoming a carer, nearing retirement, adapting to parenthood, or something else. So, talk to us throughout your application about how we can support. We are proud to have been accredited Disability Confident Leader and we are committed to providing a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. For further information on the accessibility support we can offer, please click here . Please note Tesco will only recruit individuals who have passed the school leaver€s age. To find out the school leavers age for your country please click here We can only accept candidates over the age of 18 if the role requires working before 6:15 am or after 9:45 pm or involves working in areas such as the warehouse, beers, wines and spirits, counters, bakery and driving roles. On the occasions where we have high volumes of applicants, some roles may close earlier than the advertised end date in order for us to manage all of the applicants appropriately. We will only be able to offer individual feedback to those candidates who attend an interview. For more information about us please visit

Your new company The services of Hays have been retained by our client, the Northern Ireland Housing Executive (NIHE) to recruit a Fire Safety Officer based from their Belfast City Centre head office within the building safety management Northern Ireland Housing Executive (NIHE) is one of the largest housing bodies in the UK, managing over 85,000 properties and serving more than 159,000 tenants. With a workforce of 3,200 staff, NIHE is committed to delivering innovative housing solutions and transforming lives across Northern Ireland. Your new role This role is initially a contract role. However, as it's currently vacant, there is a good possibility the post will be recruited permanently. As the Fire Safety Officer, you will assist the Fire Safety Manager in implementing, monitoring and reviewing the Housing Executive's Fire Safety Policies, Processes and Procedures and ensure the NIHE is fully compliant with its statutory and regulatory undertakings and reduces any risk to its customers, employees, and third parties to as low as reasonably practicable. The key duties will include: Lead fire safety management across a portfolio of premises, ensuring a customer-focused and compliant service. Carry out Fire Risk Assessments and produce effective Action Plans. Oversee and coordinate fire safety works with contractors and internal teams. Monitor contractor performance and escalate non-compliance where required. Provide technical fire safety advice to internal stakeholders. Engage with tenants, local authorities and community representatives on fire safety matters. Support the development and delivery of internal and external fire safety training. Prepare reports, analyse data and contribute to Health & Safety committees. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of legislation, standards and best practice. Manage complaints, enquiries and general fire safety communications. Ensure compliance with organisational policies, procedures and statutory requirements. Promote a positive health, safety and wellbeing culture across the organisation. What you'll need to succeed To be eligible for this role, you will hold a relevant Fire Safety qualification and have similar experience from working in the construction and property fire safety sector. What you'll get in return Salary range: £37,280 - £44.075. You will get the opportunity to work for a large Housing Body on an ongoing temporary contract. This position offers an immediate start with weekly payment via BACS transfer with all business mileage expenses being reimbursed at 45p per mile. The role allows for an excellent work-life balance with the working hours amounting to 37 per week along with an annual holiday entitlement of 35 days, inclusive of stats. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, contact Michael Dickson on click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be Skills: Fire Safety Fire Risk Statutory Obligation Building Compliance

Date: 2 Apr 2026 Location: Belfast, GB; Paris, FR; Wiesbaden, DE Job Function: Technical Business Unit: Andor Technology Inside Sales Specialist At Oxford Instruments Andor we are devoted to accelerating the greatest scientific advancements of our age. It matters to us that the products we develop make a real difference to our customers and contribute significantly to their research. We want to deliver differentiated, accessible solutions to the widest possible scientific research and industrial communities. We are a market leading organisation with a diverse and inclusive environment. is one of our main software solutions for our customers and is the world's leading interactive microscopy image analysis software. We have a team of experts in the key software technologies for 2D and 3D microscopy image rendering, visualization, and analysis. We are hiring for a Sales Specialist to systematically drive maintenance sales in EMEA for the Imaris software in close collaboration with the Imaris sales team. The role holder will support the field sales team with standardised work like lead qualification and prioritisation. The successful candidate will be in contact with researchers in leading universities and industry, and their respective purchasing and order processing departments. The ideal candidate will exceed in administrative tasks, have a strong foundation in organisation, interpersonal and cross business unit communications, customer service & sales skills. The working model for this position is to work remotely from home. The Sales Specialist will have: 3 A-levels or equivalent and 3 years relevant experience OR degree and 2 years relevant experience. Relevant experience is defined inside sales, service administration or sales administration Fluent in all Microsft Tools including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook Sales and negotiation skills Fluent in English. Knowledge of Imaris software would be an advantage This position can be based working from home at a location within commutable distance to Belfast, Northern Ireland Paris, France or Wiesbaden, Germany. Please note on this occasion we are unable to provide sponsorship for visa applicants for this particular post, as such applicants must hold the right to work in the country they are located (UK, France or Germany). Why Oxford Instruments Andor? Our company values of being Inclusive, Innovative, Trusted and Purposeful are at the core of everything we do for our customers and our teams. At Oxford Instruments Andor, our employees are fundamental to our business success and we are delighted to provide a competitive and comprehensive benefits programme with a range of options to suit your lifestyle. Oxford Instruments Andor Oxford Instruments Andor is the global leader in the pioneering and manufacturing of high-performance light measuring solutions, bringing together the latest developments in sensors, electronics, optics and software. Our ground-breaking low light imaging cameras, spectroscopy solutions and microscopy systems are being used to develop cures for cancer, explore deeper into space and examine clean energy sources. We are among the world's most innovative companies in the Photonics industry, measuring light down to a single photon and capturing events occurring within 1 billionth of a second. We are part of the Imaging & Analysis Division within the wider Oxford Instruments Group. The I&A Division also includes Materials Analysis Group which is comprised of NanoAnalysis, Asylum Research, Plasma Technology, WITec, X-Ray Technology, FemtoTools and Magnetic Resonance. aAt Oxford Instruments, we enable the world's leading industrial companies and scientific research communities to image, analyse and manipulate materials down to the atomic and molecular level. Oxford Instruments Andor is committed to equality of opportunity and welcomes applications from all. However, our employment monitoring data tells us that women, individuals from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities and people with a disability are currently under-represented therefore, we particularly welcome applications from these individuals. We are committed to ensuring our workplace is a safe, welcoming and inclusive place to work, which is why we subscribe to Equality Charter Marks. Know someone at Oxford Instruments Andor? Be sure to have them submit you as a referral prior to applying for this position Note to recruitment agencies: Oxford Instruments Andor operates a Preferred Supplier List, and we do not accept unsolicited agency CVs. Please do not forward candidate details in response to this advert, or to any Oxford Instruments employees or other company locations. Oxford Instruments is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited CVs. To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page. To start the process click the Continue to Application below.

Workplace & Facilities Specialist Belfast Part-Time (23 Days per Week) Salary £41,000 to £48,000 pro rata An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Workplace & Facilities Specialist to join a people-focused organisation where workplace environment, safety and wellbeing are a priority. This part-time role plays a key part in creating a safe, inclusive and well-managed workplace, supporting colleagues across multiple sites. The role is highly collaborative, working closely with internal stakeholders and a range of external service providers to ensure facilities, health & safety, security and catering services are delivered to a high standard. You will also contribute to workplace and estate-related projects and continuous improvement initiatives. Key Responsibilities *Build positive day-to-day relationships with external partners delivering facilities, health & safety, security and catering services *Support a high-quality, inclusive and accessible workplace experience for all colleagues *Contribute to the effective and inclusive use of office space as part of ongoing workplace modernisation *Assist with procurement activities, following agreed processes to ensure compliant and transparent practices *Help maintain a safe, accessible and legally compliant working environment *Support statutory fire safety, health & safety and building compliance requirements *Assist with the development, implementation and review of workplace procedures and performance measures *Contribute to Critical Environment Management requirements across operational areas such as control rooms, data centres and communications rooms *Support workplace and estate-related projects in collaboration with internal teams and suppliers *Support incident reporting, escalation and investigation processes *Assist with preparation for ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 surveillance audits Requirements *Experience in workplace facilities, health & safety or vendor management *Background in service, operations or facilities management with a focus on process excellence *Strong understanding of Health & Safety and Environmental Management Systems *Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, including preparing presentations and reports For more information on this role contact Zoey at Cpl Skills: Facilities Manager Facilities Co-ordinator Part Time

Ashton Recruitment require a Accounts Clerk for our client, The Bar of Northern Ireland. Position: Accounts Clerk (Part-Time) Location: Belfast City Centre Duration: Temporary to Permanent Pay Rate: Salary on Request Hours of Work: 22.5 hours per week Monday to Friday. To be available between 08.30 am and 19.30 pm depending on the business requirements of the day The Bar of Northern Ireland is the professional body for barristers in Northern Ireland, representing those who are qualified to practice as advocates in the courts. Barristers play a crucial role in the justice system, providing specialist legal advice, advocacy, ensuring the rule of law and access to justice are upheld. The Bar of Northern Ireland represents the barrister profession, regulates the profession, and provides continuing professional development as well as a range of professional services to Bar Library members. Reporting to the Finance Manager, the Finance Assistant has responsibility for: The day-to-day operation of the Fees Collection Service, (representing approximately 75% of the role). Ensuring timely communications & logging of referrals and updates, effective document management, and full compliance with Fees Collection procedures and GDPR. Providing support across core Finance Department functions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and credit control. Duties will include (but not limited to): Under the supervision of the Finance Manager, operate the Fees Collection service to ensure timely recovery of fees, accurate documentation, member engagement, and compliance with procedures and data protection standards. This will include but not limited to: Deliver the service in accordance with the Fees Collection procedure, ensuring all activities are carried out in line with the Code of Conduct. Drafting and issuing reminder letters at the appropriate times. Using effective diary management to pursue outstanding amounts via telephone and email, ensuring all responses and payment commitments are accurately documented. Resolving queries both internally and externally. Posting and allocating receipts. Producing reports, metrics and graphics to highlight the effectiveness of the service and the process. Actively promote the service to the membership. Systematically file, review, and eliminate data in line with Data Protection protocols and retention schedules. Under the supervision and direction of the Finance Manager, ensure accurate and timely processing of sales, purchase, and cash book transactions to ensure the broader functions of the Finance Department are fully covered. This will include but not limited to: Post sales invoices accurately and in a timely manner, agreeing totals to relevant sales reports. Update the Cash Book when required, ensuring customer payments are accurately recorded in the sales ledger. Reconcile totals regularly to ensure accurate maintenance of debtor's records. Post purchase invoices accurately and in a timely manner, agreeing totals to relevant purchase reports. Under the supervision of the Finance Manager, oversee banking operations to ensure optimal cash flow, reduce financial risk, and maintain accurate, transparent banking records that support compliance and effective oversight. This will include but not limited to: Prepare bank lodgment's according to agreed procedures to ensure Cash Flow is maximised and the risks associated with retaining cash on the premises is minimised. Under the supervision of the Finance Manager, support members through the provision of timely, and accurate financial information. Provide guidance on matters relating to Fees Collection and other financial processes. This will include but not limited to: Deal with all member's queries in a professional and timely manner, maintaining confidentiality at all times. Proactively seek out methods to improve or expand services offered and make recommendations to the Finance Manager. Share relevant account information with members and communicate directly with their accountants when requested. Champion and promote the use of the Fees Collection Service by Members. Support the setup, preparation, and delivery of Finance Department inductions or service demonstrations as required. Under the supervision of the Finance Manager, manage sundry credit control processes for Solicitors and Members to safeguard cash flow and ensure compliance with the Debtors Policy. Deliver timely information and accuratedocumentationtoaidinformeddecision-making, while following established escalation procedures. Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: Send reminders, statements, and follow-up communications in accordance with departmental processes and the Debtors Policy. Respond to queries regarding outstanding balances and supply all relevant supporting documentation. Escalate any defaulters to the Finance Manager. Essential Criteria: GCSE's including English & Math or equivalent Book-Keeping / Accounting qualification to at least GCSE or equivalent standard. A minimum of 2 years' experience (gained within the immediate last 5 years) of working in a Finance Office, with a demonstrable understanding of double-entry bookkeeping principles. A minimum of 2 years' experience (gained within the immediate last 5 years) of credit control and working to agreed procedures. Proven experience, gained within the last two years, in the use of recognised accounting software (e.g. AccountsIQ, Sage, Xero). A minimum of 2 years' experience (gained within the last 5 years) of demonstratable experience in the use of Microsoft Excel to efficiently manage & present data. Demonstrable knowledge of best practice in data protection, including compliance principles as they relate to the handling of financial information. Demonstratable knowledge of internal control procedures to support accurate financial & data processing and ensure compliance. Displays initiative and energy in tackling challenges, with a consistent focus on achieving results. Demonstrable ability to adapt communication style and approach to suit a wide range of situations and personalities, while remaining calm, patient and objective. Demonstrable ability to deploy empathy and tact when dealing with sensitive matters, during difficult or emotionally charged conversations. Demonstrate a top level of attention to detail. Demonstrable ability to organise, prioritise, and manage one's own work. Demonstrate strong IT proficiency and a focus on continual learning and development in IT applications. A proven team and cross team collaborator. Demonstratable excellence in customer service. Understand and respect the principles of confidentiality. Desirable Criteria: Working toward a recognised accounting qualification. Previous experience of working in a regulatory or professional services environment. Ashton Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency

Job Reference: RAWFS Job Title: Workplace and Facilities Specialist (part time) Salary: £Competitive + excellent benefits package Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland Workplace and Facilities Specialist Are you looking for a Workplace and Facilities Specialist role? Interested in working for a leading Utilities Organisation? VANRATH are recruiting a Workplace and Facilities Specialist to work for a leading Utilities Organisation in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Remuneration: £Competitive DOE + excellent package What's in it for you? Performance-related bonus Private medical cover Pension matching Benefit from flexible working arrangements, including hybrid options Enhanced holidays, maternity and paternity leave and wellbeing days Access salary sacrifice schemes (such as cycle to work, EV scheme) Free car parking, onsite EV charging Complimentary lunch Access professional development opportunities and clear career progression pathways Inclusive culture that values diversity, supports flexible working and empowers you to grow The Role: As a Workplace & Facilities Specialist, you will provide practical, people focused workplace support and work closely with colleagues and external partners to maintain a positive and accessible environment across sites. You will contribute to ensuring that the facilities run smoothly, safely and in line with organisational values. A significant part of this role involves collaborating with trusted external partners who deliver workplace services. You will build strong, supportive working relationships with these providers and help ensure that services are delivered with a focus on quality, inclusion, value for money and colleague experience. These services include facilities management, security, catering and health & safety. You may also be involved in workplace and estate-related projects. You will play an important role in monitoring service effectiveness, identifying opportunities for improvement and ensuring that our practices remain compliant, accessible and aligned with our commitment to a positive workplace culture. The Organisation maintains ISO 45001 (Occupational Health & Safety) and ISO 14001 (Environmental Management) accreditation. Working with their HSE Specialist, you will help to ensure these standards are upheld through activities such as audits, review and improvement initiatives. This role will suit someone who has a facilities, health & safety or vendor management background. The role is based in Belfast and is offered on a part time basis (2-3 days per week), with flexibility to adjust hours as needed. Responsibilities Include: Build positive day-to-day relationships with external partners providing workplace facilities, Health & Safety, security and catering services, supporting a high quality and inclusive colleague experience Contribute to the thoughtful, efficient and inclusive use of the workplace space as part of the modernisation programme Engage proactively with stakeholders to understand needs and help ensure onsite expectations are met Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships across the organisation and with external partners Support effective vendor relationships, helping with the timely delivery of services within agreed budgets Follow agreed procurement to support fair, transparent and compliant activity, including monitoring timelines and assisting with procurement when required Help maintain a safe, accessible and legally compliant working environment, meeting all statutory fire, health and safety standards Support the implementation and review of building procedures and workplace performance measures Contribute to meeting Critical Environment Management (CEM) requirements across operational areas, including the data centre, communications rooms and Control Room Assist with workplace and estate related projects, collaborating with internal teams and suppliers Work with partners to identify opportunities for continuous improvement, cost effectiveness and enhanced standards Participate in occasional out-of-hours emergency call support and occasional onsite attendance when needed Support the property risk management programme, including audits and follow-up actions Contribute to the development, maintenance and testing of disaster recovery and business continuity plans Support effective incident reporting and escalation processes Promote safe working practices and a positive Health & Safety culture in partnership with the strategic HSE provider Prepare monthly updates and ad hoc reports to support informed decision making Support regulatory Health & Safety requirements and the development of related programmes Assist with the preparation for surveillance audits related to ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 Contribute to a collaborative, supportive and high-preforming team environment that values learning and inclusion Support high quality accident and incident investigations to inform safer practices Work collaboratively with the Finance team to support responsible budget and cost management in line with Delegated Control Framework guidelines. The Ideal Person: Experience in workplace facilities or health & safety or vendor management along with service or operations management, with a focus on process excellence Strong written and verbal communication skills Experience with Health & Safety and Environmental Management Systems Strong understanding of NI Health & Safety legislation Ability to support and influence positive organisational change Strong relationship building skills and the ability to work with diverse stakeholders Proficiency with Microsoft tools for producing presentation material For further information on this vacancy, or any other Built Environment job in Belfast or wider Northern Ireland, please apply via the link below or contact Robert Apps for a confidential discussion Skills: Workplace and Facilities Specialist Facilities Manager Facilities Management FM Maintenance Benefits: + excellent benefits package

Your new company Hays are working exclusively with a long-established industrial solutions provider that supplies specialist mechanical components and engineered products to customers across manufacturing, production and processing environments. The business is investing in growth and strengthening its commercial team, creating a brand-new opportunity for a hands-on marketing and sales support professional to make a real impact. Your new role As Sales and Marketing Officer, you will take ownership of day-to-day marketing activity while supporting a busy sales function. You'll be responsible for driving brand visibility, improving customer communication and contributing to lead generation. This is a varied, creative role suited to someone who enjoys balancing digital marketing delivery with structured sales support. Key Responsibilities Include: Planning and delivering a rolling schedule of marketing activity aligned to growth targets Creating digital content for LinkedIn, email campaigns, website updates and customer communications Managing and updating website content including product pages, news items, case studies and event information Producing marketing collateral such as brochures, presentations and product sheets Supporting the organisation of trade shows, exhibitions and industry events Managing marketing assets including images, documentation and brand materials Reporting on engagement, campaign performance and lead activity Introducing new ideas to enhance awareness, inbound enquiries and customer engagement Maintaining CRM records with accurate customer and opportunity data Preparing quotations, processing sales orders and supporting customer follow-ups Responding to inbound customer enquiries by phone and email Tracking customer activity and ensuring timely follow-up actions Liaising with internal teams to ensure smooth workflow and communication What you'll need to succeed Experience in B2B marketing or a combined sales and marketing role Confidence managing digital channels including LinkedIn, email marketing and CMS platforms Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to simplify technical information CRM experience (any platform) Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities Competence using basic design tools such as Canva or Adobe A proactive, collaborative and detail-focused working style What you'll get in return Competitive salary between £30,000 - £36,000 Monday to Thursday 8am-5pm, Friday 8am-1pm Pension contributions Supportive and friendly team environment Opportunities for funded professional development and marketing training Long-term stability within a growing business A role with visible impact, contributing directly to commercial growth and customer engagement What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be Skills: Marketing Content Sales Social Media CMS

Your New Company A leading UK law firm that represents the insurance sector is recruiting for an ambitious defence litigation Solicitor, at a mid to senior level, to deal with higher value claims in the High Court. This is a hybrid role. In this role you form part of the Belfast team and will be a Senior Solicitor handling high value High Court cases, which will include Subrogated Recoveries, as well as Property, Risks and Coverage (PRC) claims. Our client is the leading provider of legal and claims solutions to insurers, businesses and other suppliers to the insurance sector. The Northern Ireland practice has grown year on year since inception in the local market 2019 and now has over 50 staff solely dedicated to defendant insurance litigation services. The strong and well-respected reputation of our experienced team has been recognised in the Legal 500 and Chambers Directories. They work in partnership with our insurance clients and their policyholders, providing a supportive team focused approach, resulting in excellent outcomes. Your New Role The PRC team resolve the following types of claims, working closely with insurers, insureds, loss adjusters and brokers, calling upon specialist experts: Property damage. Recoveries. Policy advice, coverage and indemnity disputes. Fraud. Subsidence and geotechnical. Construction and engineering. Farming & agriculture. Product liability. Household and commercial. Experience of complex indemnity and liability issues is preferred and excellent attention to detail is essential. Experience of Casualty claims (Employers Liability and Public Liability) is also desired. As the defence litigation solicitor on the PRC team, as well as handling your own caseload, you will be responsible for supervising more junior colleagues, providing advice and guidance and be required to provide feedback to them. Handling your own caseload of claims predominantly in the High Court. Communicating with sophisticated insurer clients, dealing with their queries and updating them as the matter progresses. Forensic analysis of voluminous quantum evidence, preparing chronologies, identifying anomalies and other relevant information across various sources and categories of evidence. Using your existing knowledge of complex injury symptomology to identify relevant issues within medical records in order to instruct medical experts, drawing key issues to their attention. Critical analysis of sources of liability evidence and identifying any gaps. Drafting concise technical advice on all aspects of claim handling to include advice on indemnity, liability, quantum and causation issues. Proactively identifying next steps required on matter, taking action as agreed. Interviewing witnesses and drafting statements. Liaising with parties involved in claims including the insured, insurer, witnesses etc. Drafting pleadings and applications. Instructing counsel and attending conferences, joint consultations, mediations both remotely and in person. Attend court in person or by telephone, attend trials, settlement conferences etc as required. Delivery of agreed performance targets and quality standards. Delegate assigned tasks for a Legal Assistant and/or Paralegal and be fully engaged in their development in terms of technical ability and achievement of objectives. Maintaining case managements systems with up to date management information for clients. To ensure compliance with the LSNI regulations. Hands on supervision and development of more junior team members. Participation in Business Development activities. What You Need To Succeed Qualified solicitor or proven relevant legal experience is essential. Ideally already operating at Associate level. Experience of indemnity, liability and quantum essential. Experience of cases involving complex medical issues preferred. Critical thinking and quantum analysis experience required. Good telephone advocacy skills. Positive, confident and enthusiastic. Excellent listening, verbal and written communication skills including the ability to compose professional written communications. Good advocacy skills. Excellent inter-personal and client care skills. Understanding of case law and litigation practice and process, and Court Practice Rules. Ability to plan and prioritise workloads, keep to deadlines and work under pressure. Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail. Ability to weigh facts, apply the law and make decisions. Ability to anticipate problems and identify solutions. Driven to achieve to take development opportunities when they arise with a positive attitude. Calm under pressure with the ability to re-prioritise and delegate effectively when required. Confidence to take initiative to innovate and adapt to changing situations. Confidence to seek advice and guidance when dealing with new tasks. Ability to follow instruction and with attention to detail and to give clear instruction, direction and guidance to more junior members of the team. Ability to recognise when sensitivity and tact are required. What You'll Receive In Return There is a great team ethos within the Northern Ireland office, encouraging personal development and wellbeing. Offering hybrid working, a relaxed dress code and opportunities for flexible working hours. The team is friendly, supportive and there are opportunities to become part of the social committee, participate in charity events and to get involved in client development initiatives. Taking pride in the agile working policy. Company Incentive Plan 25 days holiday per year which increases with level of service (opportunity to buy & sell 3 days). Family Cover Private Medical Insurance (Bupa) - will automatically be at single cover level but can opt into family option within first month of joining. Simply Health Care Cash Plan. WeCare 24/7 online GP, mental health support and virtual wellbeing covering a whole host of topics to do with health, mental health, wellbeing & healthy living and financial & legal wellbeing. Death in Service. Critical Illness Cover. PHI/Income Protection (Private health insurance). Pension Contribution based 5% Employee / 3% Employer. Cycle to Work Scheme* Tech Scheme* Season Ticket Loan* Gym Flex* Access to Online Discount Sites. Discounted Gourmet Society Membership. Discounted Tickets for Merlin Attractions nationwide. Discounts at local retail outlets. * after successfully completing probation. Working Hours 35 hours per week. Monday Friday 9am 5pm with 1 unpaid hour for lunch. Primary location for this role is Belfast Office. Applying For Your New Role Does this position sound of interest? Please submit your CV confidentially and we will be in touch shortly to discuss the opportunity in further detail. Or, if you prefer to chat about the role confidentially before submitting a CV, please get in touch via the contact details provided. Skills: Litigation Defence Litigation Insurance Litigation Benefits: Private Healthcare Pension Hybrid Working Critical Illness

WHO WE ARE: Please make sure you read the following details carefully before making any applications. VVB delivers sustainable mechanical, electrical and telecommunication engineering solutions with expertise and long-standing experience across Rail, Highways, Power, and Tunnels. Combining robust processes with specialist agility. Our approach to projects always takes into account the best interests of our clients, our people and our environment. VVB Website - VVB, our CORE values shape our behaviour and are apparent in everything we do. Not only are these values central to the entire VVB ethos, but each letter also represents a pillar of our company vision. CORE Values – – Care & Collaboration O – Opportunity & Ownership R – Responsibility & Respect E – Excellence & End Result Focus WHAT WE OFFER: • Competitive salaries and yearly appraisals, • Travel expenses to locations outside of your contracted location, • Perkbox giving you 24/7 access to perks, benefits, discounts and wellbeing tools, • 3 x Life Assurance covered under the VVB Group Life Assurance scheme, provided by Canada Life, • Private Medical Insurance scheme, provided by BUPA, inclusive of an online private GP, • Pension scheme (4% ER and 5% EE) The Anthro joint venture between Egis and VVB Engineering will provide comprehensive turn-key services for London's state-of-the-art HS2 gateway station at Old Oak Common. We have been awarded a multi-year contract to deliver MEPHFC (Mechanical, Electrical Public Health, Fire and Communications) systems works. WHAT WE ARE RECRUITING FOR: SENIOR DESIGN MANAGER (MEP) As a Design Manager, you will be a senior member of the team and will be required to support the Associate Director, who leads the MEPHFC team. You will lead and manage Engineers and be responsible for the production and delivery of MEPHFC designs. We are looking for someone who's dedicated, diligent, and driven, and will take this challenge head on, being an important part of a dynamic team with big ambitions. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: • Lead and develop a high-performing team with clear vision and direction., • Manage internal/external resources to meet contract and client expectations., • Establish and oversee Technical Assurance processes per industry standards., • Control project programmes, address supply chain delays, and implement mitigations., • Ensure compliance with NR-L2-RSE-02009 through CEM and CRE governance., • Maintain high design standards, fostering a first-time-right culture., • Review designs to mitigate construction risks early., • Oversee engineering team's design outputs per British Standards & Eurocodes (GRIP 1-5 / RIBA 2-5 / ES1-3)., • Ensure 3D design coordination aligns with BIM Standards., • Manage CDM and CSM-REA requirements to minimize risks (ALARP)., • Track design progress and issue meeting minutes., • Handle RFI, TQ, and project communications (EWN, GC)., • Coordinate engineering activities for cost-effective, timely, and quality solutions., • Produce and distribute progress reports and dashboards., • Ensure consistency and compliance of engineering deliverables with industry standards., • Promote sustainable design, digital innovation, and knowledge sharing across projects., • Degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Council Professional Registration., • 5-10 years' experience in Engineering/Design Management, with 2+ years in the rail industry., • Proven experience managing multi-disciplinary rail project design and team leadership., • Strong skills in design coordination, integration, and assurance processes., • Ability to solve engineering problems, manage design interfaces, and ensure quality delivery., • Experienced in reviewing DRN comments, WPP, Form C/G/A/B, and other design reviews., • Commercially aware with a clear understanding of project scopes, requirements, and budget., • Effective leadership, mentoring, and team development abilities., • Communication, organisation, and collaboration with clients, stakeholders, and suppliers., • In-depth understanding of MEPHFC systems (technical, design, installation, and maintenance). VVB values the benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to treating all prospective and current employees with dignity regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnerships, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. xrnqpay All employees must demonstrate commitment and enthusiasm in promoting the principles of equality in employment and service delivery.

Head of Workplace Operations -North East - Belfast About the job Job summary Explore the world of HMRC Estates, where we lead the way in government property transformation. As a key player in one of the UKs largest property programmes, HMRC Estates offers safe, inclusive workplaces and exceptional career development opportunities. Our team is dedicated to delivering high-quality, user-friendly services that enable our colleagues to thrive in an environment where they truly belong. Watch the video below to meet some of our team and come and discover a career in your hands at HMRC.Build a Career in Property with HMRC EstatesEstates is at the forefront of delivering one of the biggest property programmes and operations in the UK. We are the leading edge of Government property transformation and operational delivery.The purpose of Estates & Locations is to provide HMRC with an estate which is the right size and shape to meet both its current and future needs of our HMRC colleagues and wider Government departments who use our spaces.We are a customer centric team which exists to offer high quality, inclusive services to enable our colleagues to perform at their best by providing working environments in which they want to work.Job description Role PurposeThe purpose of this role is to manage and provide leadership and property technical guidance to the Grade 7 Heads of Estates for a defined area, typically comprising four or five regions. The Regional Teams have responsibility for the operation of Regional Centres as well as varying numbers of satellite sites which include Specialist and Transitional sites.This role is responsible for ensuring that safe and secure accommodation is provided to all our Customers, including other government department tenants. Accommodation and service provision should be addressed to specific Customer needs and should reflect those needs on a site-by-site basis but also in line with agreed SLAs and KPIs. Service provision should be constantly reassessed against Customer feedback. This delivery is underpinned by Area-based Hard and Soft FM contracts and a National Security contract.Responsibilities and TasksLine management of the Grade 7 Heads of Estates within the allocated Area, with specific focus on leadership, performance management and the achievement of property qualifications required for each role within the Regional Team. Periodically review and develop team structures within each region in line with Estates organisation design principles, managing withing FTE and budget allocations. Engagement with stakeholders and initiatives at a national level and the cascade and implementation of agreed outputs at a Regional level. Close liaison with other Area Heads to ensure consistency at a national level and the sharing of best practise. Close liaison with Operational Contract Management (OCM) & Support Services colleagues to ensure co-ordination between strategic and operational contract management. Effective risk management including the monitoring and progression of actions arising from risk assessments across your region and pan Workplace Operations. Achievement of all statutory compliance requirements across the teams collectively with each of the Heads of Estates in your region. Definition, maintenance and testing of Business Continuity plans for all sites including the identification and remediation of physical asset resilience concerns. Support HMRC Estates mobilisation and implementation of the next generation hard and soft facilities management contracts and continued transformation of HMRC Estates. Support the Heads of Estate in the resolution of issues arising within the Regional estate including developing their technical understanding of how properties operate and run. Provide assurance as required on the completion of specified tasks. Maintain a safe working environment across all sites addressing all health and risks. Attend all appropriate governance forums. Support the principles of Customer Service Excellence Budgetary accountability and the management of allocations Person specification Specialist Knowledge and Experience Although this role will have overall management responsibility for a group of Estates Teams, comprised of members each of whom is a specialist in their field, the leadership and customer focus credentials of the post holder are equally important to a broad range of Estates and building-related experience. Specifically, the post holder should be able to provide recent relevant experience in;Strong leadership and people management, demonstration of strong customer relationship management dealing with a diverse range of challenging stakeholders at a senior level. Conversant with operating Building Management and Environmental Management Systems A proven track record of operating at a strategic level delivering Estates Services across complex sites A proven track record of excellent financial management An experienced senior Estates professional with experience of managing a multi-disciplinary team Proven track record of analysing and resolving problems, developing opportunities and implementing innovate solutions/approaches Able to demonstrate personal self-development and development of team Demonstration of high performing team work, implementing initiatives and working on own judgement and decisionsManagement of People. The post holder will lead a multi-disciplinary group of Estates teams and provide clear and effective leadership, develop the teams capability to a higher professional level and ensure succession planning and talent management, addressing under performance as necessary.Line manage the Grade 7 Heads of Estates within the Area. Lead on the recruitment and the selection of the team when required, to ensure the team are qualified and experienced Ensure the team is properly managed and their performance reviewed, and the team is developed in their roles Effective, timely communication across all the team. Ensure effective communications across the whole of the Estates team. Be responsible for driving continuous improvement and customer relationship management across the Estates team. Essential Criteria Qualifications and MembershipsChartered Member of Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management (CIWFM) - as a minimum Learning RequirementsEssential to develop towards If not already held, you must be willing to obtain chartered member status of IWFM within 18 months either via the experience route or Level 6 IWFM qualification routeway. Working Pattern Due to operational needs, this post is full-time; however, applicants who need to work a more flexible arrangement are welcome to apply. We cant guarantee that we can meet all requests to work flexibly as any agreement will be subject to business ability to accommodate. Any request to work a more flexible arrangement should be made prior to your acceptance of the provisional offer.Additional Security Information This role requires the successful candidate to hold or be willing to hold Security Check (SC) clearanceTransitional Sites For more information on where you might be working, review this information on our locations.If your location preference is for one of the following sites, its important to note that these are not long-term sites for HMRC and we will require you to move to a new building in the future, subject to our location strategy and the applicable employee policies at that time.These sites are:Benton Park View, Newcastle - moving to Pilgrims Quarter, Newcastle You will be given more information about what this means at the job offer stageLeeds Location. Moves Adjustment Payment will be available for this role, provided the successful applicant is a current HMRC colleague in Bradford and meets the eligibility requirements outlined in the HMRCs Moves Adjustment Payment guidance.Behaviours Well assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:Managing a Quality Service Working Together Benefits Alongside your salary of £71,725, HM Revenue and Customs contributes £20,778 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.HMRC operates both Flexible and Hybrid Working policies, allowing you to balance your work and personal commitments. We welcome applications from those who need to work a more flexible arrangement and will agree to requests where possible, considering our operational and customer service needs.We offer a generous leave allowance, starting at 25 days and increasing by a day for every year of qualifying service up to a maximum of 30 days.Pension - We make contributions to our colleagues Alpha pension equal to at least 28.97% of their salary. Family friendly policies. Personal support. Coaching and development. To find out more about HMRC benefits and find out what its really like to work for HMRC hear from our insiders or visit Thinking of joining the Civil ServiceThings you need to know Artificial intelligence Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance (opens in a new window) for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.Selection process details This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours, Strengths and Experience.How to Apply As part of the application process, you will be asked to provide the following:A name-blind CV including details of your job history, giving a brief summary of what you delivered and any key achievements in each role and any qualifications. A 750-word personal statement. Your personal statement should be used to describe how your skills and experience would be suitable for the advertised role, making reference to the essential criteria and person specification outlined in the advert Sift In the event of a large number of applications being received, an initial sift may be held on the Personal Statement.At full sift your CV and your Personal Statement will be assessed, with the successful candidates being invited to interview. We may also raise the score required at any stage of the process if we receive a high number of applications.Interview During the panel interview, you will be assessed on Experience, Behaviours and Strengths.Evidence of Experience: During the panel interview, your Experience will be assessed in the form of a presentation to assess your knowledge and suitability for the role. You will be asked to prepare a 5-minute presentation, further details regarding the presentation will be provided should you be invited to interview. This is an example of a strengths-based question. "It is often said that the customers needs should come first. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?"There is no expectation or requirement for you to prepare for the strengths-based questions in advance of the interview, though you may find it helpful to spend some time reflecting on what you enjoy doing and what you do well.Interviews will take place via video link.Sift and interview dates to be confirmed.Eligibility Please take extra care to tick the correct boxes in the eligibility sections of your application form. Mistakes sometimes happen but if you contact us later than two working days (Monday-Friday) before the vacancy closes, we may not be able to reopen your application for you. If you do make a mistake with your eligibility form, or have withdrawn yourself in error and need your application reinstated whilst the campaign is still live, please contact us via: - Use the subject line to insert appropriate wording for example - Please re-open my application - (insert vacancy ref) & vacancy closing date (insert date). To check that you are eligible to apply for this role, please review the eligibility information before submitting your application.The HMRC app can help you with your application The HMRC app can provide you with your past 5 years employment history, making the process of filling in your application quicker and easier.If successful in your application, you will need your National Insurance number for the onboarding process.Download the HMRC app now and save your National Insurance number to your digital phone wallet.How to download the HMRC app and sign up for an account Download the free HMRC app from the App Store or Google Play store. If you have an HMRC online account already, sign straight in using your ID and password. If not, you can prove your identity by answering some questions or providing your photo ID.Youll then be able to access the app quickly and easily by signing in using a 6-digit PIN, your fingerprint, or facial recognition.You can find guidance for technical issues on GOV.UK: Technical support with HMRC online services.Reserve List A reserve list may be held for up to 12 months from which further appointments may be made for the same or similar roles - if this applies to you, well let you know via your Civil Service Jobs account. Criminal Record Check Applications received from candidates with a criminal record are considered fairly in accordance with the DBS Code of Practice and the Recruitment of ex-offenders Policy. Merit List After interview, a single merit list will be created, and you will only be considered for posts in locations you have expressed a preference for. Appointments will be made in strict merit order in line with the set number of roles in each location. Hybrid working at HMRC HMRC is an office-based organisation, and colleagues are expected to spend 60% of their working time in the office. Our offices provide opportunity for interaction, collaboration which aids learning and development and a sense of community. Where the role allows it, and where the home environment is suitable, colleagues can work from home for up to 2 days a week, averaged over a calendar month (or a proportionate amount of time for colleagues who work less than full time). Reasonable Adjustments We want to make sure no one is put at a disadvantage during our recruitment process. To assist you with this, we will reduce or remove any barriers where possible and provide additional support where appropriate.If you need a change to be made so that you can make your application, you should: Contact the UBS Recruitment team via as soon as possible before the closing date to discuss your needs. Complete the "Assistance required" section in the "Additional requirements" page of your application form to tell us what changes or help you might need further on in the recruitment process. For instance, you may need wheelchair access at interview, or if youre deaf, a Language Service Professional.Additional Security Information Please note: in addition to the standard pre-employment checks for appointment into the Civil Service, all candidates must also obtain National Security Vetting at Security Check (SC) clearance level for this vacancy. You will normally need to meet the minimum UK residency period as determined by the level of vetting being undertaken, which for SC is 5 years UK residency prior to your vetting application. If you have any questions about this residency requirement, please speak to the vacancy holder for this post. From 1 April 2026, applicants will be required to meet updated nationality and residency requirements so that National Security Vetting (NSV) checks can be conducted. If this affects you, we will give you more information at the appropriate time.Important information for existing HMRC contractual homeworkers: Please note that this role is unsuitable for contractual homeworkers due to the nature and/or requirements of the role.Terms and Conditions Customer facing roles in HMRC require the ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English and/or Welsh where required. Where this is an essential requirement, this will be tested as part of the selection process.HMRC has a presence in every region of the UK. For more information on where you might be working, review this information on our locations.The Civil Service values honesty and integrity and expects all candidates to abide by these principles. The evidence you provide in your application must relate to your own experiences.Any instances of plagiarism or other forms of cheating will be investigated and, if proven, the relevant application(s) will be withdrawn from the process. Recording of interviews is prohibited unless explicit agreement is sought in line with the UK General Data Protection Regulations.Questions relating to an individual application must be emailed as detailed later in this advert.Applicants who are successful at interview will be, as part of pre-employment screening, subject to a check on the Internal Fraud Database (IFD). This check will provide information about employees who have been dismissed for fraud or dishonesty offences. This check also applies to employees who resign or otherwise leave before being dismissed for fraud or dishonesty had their employment continued. Any applicants details held on the IFD will be refused employment. A candidate is not eligible to apply for a role within the Civil Service if the application is made within a 5 year period following a dismissal for carrying out internal fraud against government.New entrants will join on the minimum of the pay band.Please note that, if you are applying for roles on a part-time basis, the salary agreed will be pro-rata, reflective of the working hours agreed within your contract.If you experience accessibility problems with any attachments on this advert, please contact the email address in the Contact point for applicants section. For more Information for people applying for, or thinking of applying for, roles at HM Revenue and Customs, please see link: Working for HMRC: information for applicants - GOV.UK.Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.Security Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check (opens in a new window).See our vetting charter (opens in a new window).People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.Nationality requirements This job is broadly open to the following groups: UK nationals nationals of the Republic of Ireland nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window) nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020 Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window) Working for the Civil Service The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commissions recruitment principles (opens in a new window).The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.Diversity and Inclusion The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window).