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Job Title:Operations Manager Department: Finance & Shared Services Salary:NJC Scale PO3 (SCP £41,511 - £44,711) per annum (Pay under review) Hours: Full-time: 35 per week (Monday to Friday 9.00am 5.00pm) Reportsto: Chief Operations Officer Location: Maryfield Complex, 100 Belfast Road, Holywood MAIN PURPOSE The Operations Manager is responsible for managing the day-to-day operational functions of the organisation, ensuring the efficient, safe, and compliant management of facilities, resources, and services. The role will be responsible for health and safety compliance, procurement, contract management, asset and building management and domestic services, ensuring all operational areas support the organisations strategic and service delivery objectives. The role oversees operational processes, ensuring efficiency and quality whilst managing resources and teams across multiple functions to meet business objectives. Key Responsibilities Operational Planning and Efficiency 1. To work closely with the Chief Operating Officer contributing to the development of health and safety strategy and related policy. 2. Manage, develop and supervise direct report staff, including IT, facilities and administration. 3. Implement Business continuity plan, including exercise / test management. Managing daily operations to ensure efficiency throughout the organisation with timely support to other departments. 5.Responsible for policy maintenance across several operational areas review, update and disseminate as required. 6. Manage PRRT mandatory electronic training (E-Learning). Procurement and Contract Management 7. Manage procurement processes, ensuring value for money, transparency, and compliance with relevant regulations. 8. Prepare procurement documentation including Business Cases and tender specifications etc in line with DoJ requirements. 9. Negotiate, monitor, and review contracts and service level agreements (SLAs) with suppliers and contractors. 10. Maintain strong supplier relationships to ensure quality service and delivery with timely resolution of issues. 11. Collaborate with internal departments to forecast demand and determine procurement needs. 12.Conduct regular audits of procurement activities to ensure compliance with legal and organisational standards. 13. Manage the providers for maintenance, repair and security of buildings and organisational assets. 14.Develop and deliver a planned preventative maintenance schedule. 15.Maintain an accurate asset register and ensure asset lifecycle planning. 16.Coordinate refurbishments, fit-outs, and capital projects where required. Health, Safety and Environment 17. Develop and enforce Health and Safety policies and procedures ensuring the organisation complies with all statutory health and safety regulations, policies and best practice. 18. Responsible for the provision of a safe working environment for employees and visitors by ensuring compliance with fire prevention legislation and procurement of relevant equipment. 19. Conduct regular safety audits, emergency drills and risk assessments identifying potential hazards, areas for improvement and reporting on the findings. 20. Oversee the maintenance and inspection of equipment and facilities. 21. Conduct inductions, safety training and promote a culture of safety awareness and continuous improvement. 22. Act as the primary point of contact for health and safety matters, including chairing PRRTs Health & Safety Committee and liaise with regulatory bodies as required. 23.Maintain and update health and safety documentation, including policies, procedures, and training records. 24.Contribute to PRRT's Green Objectives relating to the 'Northern Ireland Climate Action Plan 2023-2027. 25.Be first point of contact responsible for occasional out of hours security queries (duty phone provided). Information Systems & Records Management 26. Responsibility to ensure the highest levels of data integrity, confidentiality and security in relation to Departmental manual and electronic information. 27. To support organisational decision making through the provision of timely and accurate reports. 28. Assist the Chief Operating Officer with matters relating to the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) as required and act as Deputy Data Protection Officer (DPO) in their absence. 29. To ensure all requirements relating to Data Protection policies and GDPR requirements are followed within area of responsibility. 30. Ensure all records are maintained or disposed of in line with PRRTs Data Protection, Retention and Disposal, and Security Policies. General Management 31. Manage a team of employees providing leadership, training and performance management ensuring work is completed to required standards. 32. Liaise with other departments and stakeholders to ensure coordination and collaboration and assist with PRRT wide projects as required. 33. Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs). 34. Oversee cleaning, waste management, and other domestic services to ensure a safe, hygienic, and welcoming environment. 35. Oversee IT support staff ensuring timely and effective delivery of technical assistance, maintenance and troubleshooting services for hardware, software and audio-visual equipment across the organisation. General Responsibilities 36. Prepare and present reports on activities and performance metrics as required. 37. Demonstrate a collaborative and flexible approach to assist in achieving the objectives of the Finance and Shared Services Department. 38. Assist with recruitment, screening, hiring and induction of staff. 39. Comply with organisational and departmental policies and procedures including Equal Opportunities and Dignity at Work policies and fulfilling responsibilities under Section 75 duties to promote equality of opportunity and good relations. 40. Promote and demonstrate appropriate behaviours in line with PRRT values. 41. Undertake any other duties which may be assigned to meet organisational need and which are reasonably regarded as within the nature of the duties, responsibilities and grade of the post as defined. The principal responsibilities listed above are an indicator of the main aspects of the role as opposed to representing a definitive list. EmployeeSpecification Qualifications&ProfessionalDevelopment A minimum of 2:2 third level qualification (degree) in any discipline NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety (or equivalent) or willingness to undertake and complete within 18 months of start date Experience A minimum of 2 years experience managing procurement processes, to include experience of writing Business Cases A minimum of 2 years experience in a management role across multiple functions A minimum of 2 years experience managing a team(s) Key Skills and Abilities Ability to work collaboratively and build relationships with internal and external stakeholders Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills Ability to use own initiative Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail Strong negotiation/influencing skills Strong written and verbal communication Special Knowledge Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, Access, PowerPoint) Other Possess a full, current UK driving licence or have access to a form of transport which enables the full requirements of the post to be fulfilled, ApplicationForm Please see PRRT website for the full candidate information pack and application form. Completed application forms must be submitted either by email or post no later than 12 noon on Monday 8th September 2025. Please note CV's will not be accepted. If you have any queries please contact Human Resources by email: or telephone . Please retain a copy of the candidate information pack for your reference throughout the selection process. Skills: operational planning and efficiency Procurement and contract Management Health, Safety and Environment Information Systems &Records Management Benefits: ? Generous Annual Leave entitlement Annual Leave Purchase Scheme ? Death in service provision ? Benenden Healthcare Scheme ? Free secure parking on-site

Opportunity for a MEICA Supervisor to join a leading multi-disciplinary consultancy with offices throughout the world. Due to on-going success and contract awards they have a requirement for an MEICA Site Supervisor to join their Water / Wastewater team for a project in the greater Belfast area. As MEICA Site Supervisor you will act as the client representative on upgrade, installation and commissioning projects in the Greater Belfast area. Your responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following: Supervise the installation and commissioning of M&E services in compliance with the requirements of NIW. To ensure that the construction works adhere to the requirement of the contracts with the Client. Lead the M&E site staff in the day-to-day supervision works. Prepare monthly work progress reports, quarterly performance reports and other reports or information relevant to the project. To be considered for the role you will have the following experience: Extensive satisfactory post graduate experience in on-site supervision, contract administration and project management of M&E engineering works. A Degree in Engineering or equivalent professional qualification in Engineering such as Mechanical Engineering. Capable of writing clear and concise reports and keeping works records. Strong knowledge and experience of Health and Safety procedures and regulations. Experience of water / wastewater projects to include treatment works, pumping stations etc. You will also have excellent organisational, interpersonal and communication skills both written and verbal and the ability to act within a team at all times. With the nature of the role you will be traveling throughout Wicklow. If you feel this MEICA Site Supervisor role is something you may be interested in and you would like to be considered please apply via the button shown and we will contact you upon receipt of your application to discuss your suitability and the role specifics in more detail. Please also be aware that any correspondence or discussions related to this opportunity will be conducted with the utmost of confidentiality. This vacancy is being advertised by Wellington Professional Recruitment Ltd. The services advertised by Wellington Professional Recruitment Ltd are those of an Employment Agency on behalf of our client Skills: M&E MEICA Water Wastewater Benefits: £Negotiable depending on experience

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