“Professional Salaries & Benefits improving in Northern Ireland” says survey
Rewards and incentives for Northern Ireland professionals showed improvement in 2014 as employers sought to recruit and retain key talent. That’s according to Brightwater Recruitment Specialists’ Annual Salary Survey for 2015. IT, Legal, Accountancy and HR ranked as the best performing sectors in terms of payment increases, benefits and job opportunities. The Salary Survey is...
Wetherspoon creates 100 jobs with new Belfast bars
Pub chain giant JD Wetherspoon is to create up to 100 jobs as it invests as much as £4m in two new Belfast bars. That includes one at the former JJB Sports store on Royal Avenue, and a former Methodist church close to Queen’s University. Founder and chairman Tim Martin said the success of the...
Northern Ireland’s IT sector sees salaries rise by up to 10% in past year
Salaries have risen by up to 10% in IT jobs as employers seek to hire and retain top talent, according to a new survey by a recruitment firm. Brightwater’s annual professional salary survey for 2015, based on data gathered from hundreds of employers, showed that IT, legal, accountancy and human resources ranked as the best...
Beth McMaw MCIPD
Role: Director Company: Forde May Consulting Limited Track Record: What does your job entail? On a day-to-day basis, I manage a range of executive recruitment assignments across the private, public and voluntary sectors: Typical positions include; senior managers, Directors and Chief Executives. Every client has a different set of challenges and objectives which I need...
Local Recruitment Firm’s Expansion Into Singapore
Xellient™, a leading recruitment consultancy for the Energy and Environmental industries worldwide, today announced the opening of the company’s new office in Singapore. Xellient™ founded in Belfast in 2013, will now serve the Asian market from its new Singapore office from the 10th December. The long-term outlook for oil and gas in Singapore remains positive,...
Belfast ‘a new cyber security hub’ as 80 jobs created by WhiteHat
Belfast is becoming a European hub for cyber security, with the announcement of another web protection firm bringing 80 new jobs to Northern Ireland. California-based WhiteHat Security – which provides online security for businesses – is the third company within the industry to set up shop in Belfast this year. WhiteHat is creating jobs for...
Kerr’s Tyres creates 14 jobs as part of £1m expansion plan
Tyre distribution firm Kerr’s Tyres has announced it is to create 14 new jobs as part of a £1m expansion plan. The new jobs come as the company confirmed it is to open a new Newtownards tyre centre in January. The new positions span a range of disciplines from tyre fitters to IT staff and...
Schemes set to Benefit from Ulster Bank’s Community Impact Fund
AN innovative programme to help adults in deprived areas of south and east Belfast to secure employment is one of seven local schemes to receive vital support from a £250,000 pot of money being allocated by Ulster Bank. Initiatives to increase debt awareness among adults with learning disabilities and to help young people acquire business...
Eileen Mullan
Role: Chair, Board of Trustees Company: Age NI Track Record: WHAT DOES YOUR ROLE ENTAIL? AS Chair of the Age NI Board of Trustees, my role is primarily to lead the Board and ensure that the organisation’s values and the voice of older people underpins the work we do and decisions we make in an...
How to… Make a Career Change
Hints and Tips to Making a Move Research shows that the average adult has seven to 12 jobs in their lifetime. So how do you know when it’s time to move on from one job and what do you do if you find yourself wanting a completely new career? WHAT DO YOU WANT?Before you can...