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We are looking for a talented, confident and passionate Assistant Planner / Planner to work on a wide range of exciting and prestigious projects across Northern Ireland. About the role This is an exciting opportunity to progress your career within a vibrant and progressive employee-owned consultancy, in a friendly team environment where you will be given the encouragement and tools to grow and progress. You will have the opportunity to work on high profile projects across Northern Ireland, focused on city centre regeneration, urban living and major residential developments, commercial and retail development and significant infrastructure projects amongst a wider and diverse portfolio. In this role you will: • Support the successful delivery of projects by effectively managing your workload, collaborating with colleagues, and proactively identifying and resolving issues., • Take ownership of smaller projects, working closely with senior team members to build your experience and confidence., • Contribute to the production of high-quality client deliverables, including reports, presentations, and research, ensuring work is completed to a high standard and on time., • Continuously develop your technical expertise while building your profile and network within the local market., • Receive full support to achieve chartered status with the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) or the Irish Planning Institute (IPI); if already chartered, benefit from ongoing professional development through our structured CPD programme “My time at Turley has allowed me to gain exposure across a diverse portfolio of projects in both Northern Ireland and Ireland, spanning sectors from residential to renewable energy to regeneration. Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and industry-leading professionals has played a key role in building my confidence and broadening both my skillset and understanding of the development sector.” -Aoife Byrne, Planner About You We are seeking highly motivated, ambitious and dedicated professionals with the ability to think strategically, independently and to work as part of our team to further develop our business. The ideal candidates will bring energy, ideas, and positivity. You will be a confident team player, who enjoys working collaboratively, and is keen to develop technical skills and experience across a range of sectors for prestigious clients. You will hold a relevant postgraduate Planning degree. About Turley To find out more about life at Turley - our culture and the learning and development opportunities, as well as what you can expect in terms of salary and benefits, please see the website. How to apply If you think that Turley could be the right move for you, please apply in confidence by following the Apply Now link below or email , providing your CV and a covering letter. We welcome applications directly, and would prefer not to receive CVs from recruitment agencies. The successful candidate must have permission to work in the UK/Ireland by the start of their employment. Our aim is to be an even more diverse and inclusive company; we celebrate difference and we're actively building more diverse teams. We welcome applications from candidates regardless of background and personal circumstances who meet the criteria set out above. We would love for you to join an organisation that enables you to thrive. If you need any assistance during the recruitment process or we can put in any adjustments for you, please contact Turley’s People & Culture team ().

Presentation Designer and Executive Assistant with excellent Graphic Design, research and administrative skills is required for this split role between high-level design and administrative tasks supporting the Senior Executive Team. This is an exciting opportunity for a Presentation Designer and Executive Assistant with strong graphic design, content creation and stakeholder engagement skills to support senior leaders. You will deliver high-quality presentations, visual communication and executive support within a fast-growing organisation. If youve also worked in the following roles, wed also like to hear from you: Personal Assistant, Graphic Designer, Communications Officer, PR Executive, Content Creator, Senior Administrator If youre creative with solid administration and organisational skills then this could be the job for you! SALARY: circa. £33,500 per annum + Benefits LOCATION: Belfast, County Antrim, Northern Ireland JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent JOB OVERVIEW We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Presentation Designer and Executive Assistant to join a growing organisation with ambitious expansion plans. As a Presentation Designer and Executive Assistant you will create visually engaging presentations using PowerPoint, Keynote and Prezi, combining graphic design, data visualisation and content writing to communicate complex information clearly. The Presentation Designer and Executive Assistant will also provide high-level executive support, including diary management, project coordination and stakeholder engagement, ensuring the smooth execution of strategic initiatives. Occasional travel will be required. APPLY TODAY Ready to make your next career move? Apply Now for our Recruitment Team to review. DUTIES Your duties as the Presentation Designer and Executive Assistant include: • Presentation Design and Development: Create high-quality presentations using PowerPoint, Keynote and Prezi tailored to senior stakeholders, • Content Creation: Develop compelling narratives, copywriting and visual content to communicate complex information clearly, • Data Visualisation: Produce infographics, charts and visual aids to support strategic messaging, • Multimedia Integration: Incorporate video, animation and interactive elements to enhance engagement, • Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with board members and cross-functional teams to understand objectives and audience needs, • Research and Accuracy: Conduct research to ensure content is accurate, relevant and aligned with organisational goals, • Audience Tailoring: Adapt presentations to suit international audiences and different cultural contexts, • Executive Support: Provide diary management, scheduling and business support to senior leaders, • Project Management: Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring deadlines are met, • Proven experience in presentation design, graphic design or visual communication, • Proficiency in PowerPoint, Keynote and Prezi, • Strong content writing and copywriting skills, • Excellent visual communication skills with a keen eye for detail, • Experience with data visualisation principles and techniques, • Previous experience in executive assistant, business support or office support roles, • Strong organisational skills, diary management and project management capability, • Ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders and senior leaders, • Professional discretion and the ability to handle confidential information To be considered for this job vacancy, please submit your CV to our Recruitment Team who will review your details. CVs of Job Applicants meeting this requirement will be submitted to our Client for consideration. By submitting your job application to us you are hereby giving us your express consent to submit your details to our Client for this purpose. JOB REF: AWDO-P14478 Full-Time, Permanent Jobs, Careers and Vacancies. Find a new job and work in Belfast, County Antrim, Northern Ireland. Multi-Job Board Advertising and CV Sourcing Recruitment Services provided by AWD online. AWD online specialise in sourcing candidates and advertising vacancies on multiple job boards for companies on a non-commission basis. AWD online operates as an employment agency. AWD-IN-SPJ JBRP1_UKTJ

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R&D Tax Credits Senior Consultant Role Scientific / Technical Location - Dublin/Belfast About the Team: Within Grant Thornton's Incentives group, the Research & Development ('R&D') Tax credit and grant services team brings together tax professionals and engineering / scientific experts who support a broad spectrum of prominent clients. The team's reputation continues to grow, partnering with forward-thinking organisations engaged in R&D activities in Ireland, as well as those planning future investments in innovation. Role Overview: This position is ideal for a driven scientific, engineering, or computer science graduate with experience in the R&D tax credit and grant incentives space who is eager to join Grant Thornton's expanding R&D Incentives practice. We are seeking a number of assistant manager and technical consultants with experience in the R&D tax credit and grant incentives space. The role offers the chance to play a key part in the development and success of our business. Key Duties: Collaborate directly with clients from various industries, using your expertise to assess the eligibility of R&D project activities for tax relief under Irish legislation and Revenue guidance. Take the lead on client engagements, conduct stakeholder interviews, and identify qualifying R&D activities. Prepare and review submissions to Irish Revenue and funding bodies, maintaining high standards of quality and compliance. Oversee multiple client engagements and review outputs from colleagues. Assist in the preparation of proposals to prospective clients. Work across a diverse client portfolio, ensuring that quality standards and risk controls are consistently maintained. Candidate Profile: Scientific / engineering / computer science qualified or experienced. 12 years post-qualification experience in R&D tax credits or incentives, gained within a professional services or advisory setting. Demonstrated ability to lead client engagements, manage stakeholder relationships, and deliver high-quality results within tight timeframes. Outstanding written and verbal communication abilities, including report writing and engaging with senior technical stakeholders. LI-KS1 About Us About the Team

Your new role As a Tax Assistant Manager, you will prepare tax returns for a wide range of private clients, and undertake research in relation to tax enquiries and ad-hoc assignments as they arise. The local tax team is thriving, and the team are looking for a personal tax candidate to join them on

R&D Tax Credits Assistant Manager Scientific/ Technical Location - Dublin/Belfast About the Team: Within Grant Thornton's Incentives group, the Research & Development ('R&D') Tax credit and grant services team brings together tax professionals and engineering / scientific experts who support a broad

Presentation Designer and Executive Assistant with excellent Graphic Design, research and administrative skills is required for this split role between high-level design and administrative tasks supporting the Senior Executive Team. The Presentation Designer and Executive Assistant will also provide

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Present regular progress reports on research to members of the research group or to external audiences to disseminate and publicise research findings. Experience of contributing to academic research projects. A key component of the post is to undertake quantitative research and engage with central a

Research Services AssistantJob Type: Full-Time. Starting Salary: £37108 - £40166 per annum plus benefitsTo find out more about the job please click the ‘apply for job’ button to be taken to Imperial job site About the rolePlease note, this is not a science-based role, this is a research admin

Job Title: Research Associate or Research Assistant in Circular Robotic ManufacturingJob Reference: REQ260205Date Posted: Wed, 25 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTApplication Closing Date: Mon, 20 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMTLocation: LoughboroughPackage: Specialist and Supporting Academic Research from £29,588 per a

We also hold the HR Excellence in Research award for implementing the concordat supporting the career Development of Researchers and are members of the Euraxess initiative to deliver information and support to professional researchers. Research Assistant in Social Care - Coach Lane Campus, Newcas

The role involves working across multiple exciting projects across the theme and assisting researchers with quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis, supporting dissemination of findings, and contributing to wider research activity, including funding bids and research events. About

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join the research team of Dr Guilherme Costa at the Wellcome-Wolfson Institute for Experimental Medicine, Queen’s University Belfast. You will also play an important role in the day-to-day running of the laboratory, supporting research stu

The key duties and responsibilities will include but not be limited to: giving lectures and seminars and supervising undergraduate/post‑graduate students, course development and innovation, taking an active part in examinations, carrying out innovative research and writing papers on topics relevan

A leading research organization is looking for a Research Assistant to support laboratory research in sustainable materials.

We are seeking to appoint a Research Assistant in Bacterial Evolution to join the UKRI FLF-funded research group of Dr Rachel Wheatley, based in the School of Biological Sciences at Queen's University Belfast. The appointee for this position will: (1) conduct research into how microbial interactions

The successful candidates will engage in high-quality research and education within various biological areas and must have a PhD along with a strong publication record and potential for research funding. A leading UK university is seeking Assistant or Associate Professors in the School of Bioscience

Essential qualifications include a relevant PhD and at least 3 years of research experience in EU law and sustainable supply chain legislation. A leading university in Northern Ireland is seeking a candidate for a research role focused on the EU's human rights policies. The successful candidate will

A pioneering research organization in the UK is seeking a Research Assistant to support laboratory research in sustainable materials.

A leading educational institution in Northern Ireland is seeking a Research Assistant specializing in Bacterial Evolution. The role involves conducting research on microbial interactions related to antibiotic resistance, while supporting laboratory operations.

Previously worked as a Research Assistant, Laboratory Researcher, Laboratory assistant, Research Associate, R&D Assistant, Lab Assistant, Scientific Assistant, Researcher or in a similar role. As a Research Assistant, you will be supporting laboratory research through device fabrication, experimenta

A technology company is seeking an Academic Research Assistant (Mathematics) to train AI models.

A university in Northern Ireland is seeking an Executive Assistant to provide comprehensive administrative support for the NWCAM2 project.

Previously worked as a Research Assistant, Laboratory Researcher, Laboratory assistant, Research Associate, R&D Assistant, Lab Assistant, Scientific Assistant, Researcher or in a similar role. As a Research Assistant, you will be supporting laboratory research through device fabrication, experimenta

We are seeking an enthusiastic candidate to join the growing VascVersa team in Belfast, as a Research Assistant. The successful candidate will contribute to the success of this project by supporting VascVersa researchers to optimise a process for the isolation and expansion of VascVersa’s revoluti

During overnight sleep studies, the Sleep Research Assistant will:. Monitor research volunteers and PSG equipment throughout the study. Communicate promptly with the wider research team regarding safety concerns, protocol deviations, or data-quality issues that arise during night testing.

Key Words “NGS, Next Generation Sequencing, Molecular Assay, Molecular Biology, PCR, Polymerase Chain Reaction, qPCR, rtPCR, Senior Research Assistant, Senior Research Associate, Research Assistant, Research Associate, Scientist, London”. Senior Research Assistant – Molecular Biology. Due to c

Meningitis Research Foundation is an international health charity headquartered in the UK, driven by a passionate mission to prevent the devastating impact of meningitis. As our Fundraising Assistant, you will report to the Senior Fundraising Manager and work within the Events & Community Team.

Present regular progress reports on research to members of the research group or to external audiences to disseminate and publicise research findings. Engage with central and local government in Northern Ireland to identify research questions which will help them fulfil their policy needs. Ability t

Apprentice Technician – Inverness Concrete Plant, Inverness, IV1 1SU.Breedon Group plc is a leading vertically integrated construction materials group in Great Britain, Ireland, and the USA.We're dedicated to providing high-quality materials and services for the construction industry, with a commi

Present regular progress reports on research to members of the research group or to external audiences to disseminate and publicise research findings. Experience of quantitative research methods. Understanding of how to translate policy issues into research questions.

Have you always had that knack for practical, hands-on tasks? Did childhood hobbies see you taking an interest in chemistry classes, experimenting with materials, and always been curious about how things are made and why things work?.If so, perhaps working as an Apprentice Laboratory Technician for

We provide actual user feedback in real-time to companies and market research firms to evaluate products to ensure proper product certification and greater market access. It is important to note that during your application process, reputable market research companies will determine your demographic

No Administrative Assistant admin experience needed. Administrative Assistant Admin Work From Home - Part Time Remote Focus Group Panelists. Our company is seeking individuals to participate in National & Local Paid Focus Groups, Clinical Trials, and Market Research assignments.

Our company is seeking individuals to participate in National & Local Paid Focus Groups, Clinical Trials, and Market Research assignments.

Our company is seeking individuals to participate in National & Local Paid Focus Groups, Clinical Trials, and Market Research assignments.

Our company is seeking individuals to participate in National & Local Paid Focus Groups, Clinical Trials, and Market Research assignments.

Sales Assistant - Dunmurry, Belfast Job Reference: Hybrid Courier / Sales Assistant/Dunmurry/Belfast - DUN/26/03/30 Salary: £12. Job Description: As a Hybrid Driver/Sales Assistant, you will play a vital role in ensuring our customers receive their orders on time and with excellent service, while a

Hourly Care Assistant (Twilights) - Female Only Can you make a real difference in the lives of others? At Macklin Care Homes, you will work as part of an award-winning team valued for your contribution, with opportunities for career development, as well as a friendly and rewarding working environmen

Hourly Relief Housekeeping Assistant - Parkmanor Oaks Can you make a real difference in the lives of others? At Macklin Care Homes, you will work as part of an award-winning team valued for your contribution, with opportunities for career development, and a friendly and rewarding working environment