Dr Geraldine Maccartney
Role: Learning Officer Company: The Ulster Museum Track Record: ‘Maths Week encourages everyone to see that maths, like science, is not just for the classroom. Looking at maths from a different angle can help us understand and make sense of the world around us,’ says Geraldine. What does your job entail? As learning officer, my...
Chris Stanford
Role: Placement Student Company: Translink Track Record: TRACK RECORD Student Chris Stanford has been working with Translink for almost four months in an undergraduate student placement role. Chris, who is currently studying Transportation at the University of Ulster and is undertaking a Diploma in Professional Practice with Translink, underwent a rigorous interview process to be...
Law firm Allen & Overy creates 100 new jobs in Belfast
International law firm Allen & Overy is creating 100 new jobs at its support offices in Belfast, it was announced. The London-based firm, which is one of the world’s biggest practices, will create the new posts over the next five years. It already employs 380 people at its office in the Obel in Belfast, who...
Chelsea Apps Factory brings 33 jobs with Belfast hub
Fast-growing UK tech company Chelsea Apps Factory is creating 33 new jobs in Belfast with a new technology development centre. The firm, which helps companies ensure their workforce is getting the best out of technology, is due to open the hub early next year in the city centre. It is initially looking for 33 people,...
IT company Rapid7 creates 75 £40k jobs in Belfast
A Boston software engineering firm has unveiled 75 new jobs for its new development centre in Belfast, which will offer salaries averaging more than £40,000. Rapid7, which specialises in security solutions, has already recruited 30 new employees at its new technology hub, where they will be designing and building software for the firm’s 3,000 global...
Financial Posting
EOIN O’Brien has been appointed finance director with Mercury Security Management Ltd. He was formerly the group financial controller at PBN Holdings Ltd where he successfully improved the financial performance of the trading business. During his seven years in that position, Eoin was involved in managing and structuring the asset acquisition process for shopping centres...
Security Position
David Appleyard has been appointed ARC/RVRC manager with Mercury Security Management Ltd. He will be responsible for managing the Alarm Receiving and Remote Video Recording Centre (ARC/RVRC) and its controllers ensuring they meet required industry standards. David has over 30 years’ experience in the security industry at home and abroad, securing multi-million pound assets and...
Two Key Jobs
Helen Megarry and Nick McCafferty has joined Keys Commercial Finance as business development manager for Northern Ireland. Educated at St Patrick’s College, Knock, Belfast and University of Ulster, Nick has worked within the financial services sector for over 28 years and is the former chairman of Bryson Recycling and a past president of Belfast Chamber...
Firstsource’s Work Praised
EMPLOYERS hold the key to helping young people prepare for work and harnessing their potential, according to Employment and Learning Minister Dr Stephen Farry. He was speaking during a recent meeting with Firstsource employees who have been recruited with the assistance of his department’s programmes. DEL has established links with outsourcing company Firstsource, who has...
Laura Hawthorne
Role: Hilmark Homes Company: Sales and Marketing Manager Track Record: Track Record Originally from Richhill, Laura has recently moved to Katesbridge with her partner, Damien and 21-month-old son, Finlay. Laura studied Quantity Surveying at the University of Ulster and graduated with a first class honours in 2008. She has been working for Hilmark Homes as...