Belfast’s Divis enjoys new £1.75m B&B and restaurant
Standing Stones Lodge, a new bed and breakfast and restaurant bordering Divis Mountain in Belfast is now welcoming visitors. The B&B sits close to the entrance of the National Trust’s Divis and Black Mountain walking trails, which have experienced a significant increase in footfall since they opened to the public in 2005. The £1.75m development...
Gerry Darby – Strategic Manager, Lough Neagh Partnership
The Post: Strategic manager, Lough Neagh Partnership The Post Holder: Gerry Darby HOW I BECAME A STRATEGIC MANAGER A passion for history and heritage has helped strategic manager Gerry Darby develop his career. Give a brief outline of your career to date. I first started working in Scotland, processing Margaret Thatcher’s Right to Buy housing...
Why it’s right to empower your workforce
Businesses will not keep pace with the speed of change if they expect all decisions to go up to the top of the hierarchy before action is taken. Agility is key to competitiveness, which means that decisions need to be made at the appropriate level, and that requires a workforce that knows they are empowered...
How to… pass winter exams
With end-of-year exams looming now is the time to knuckle down to revision. These winning revision tips will get you off to a flying start and ensure you use your time productively. Gather all your notes in one space A lot of time wasting occurs when you’re busy sourcing the material you need to study....
Frances Black – Accommodation Manager, Simon Community NI
Give a brief outline of your career to date I initially began working for the Simon Community NI as a volunteer for a period of 6 months. Whilst undertaking this role, a position for Support Worker became available and I applied for the post and was successful. I then progressed to Team Leader. My current...
Keith Annette – IT Architect, Liberty Information Technology
The Post: IT Architect, Liberty Information Technology The Post Holder: Keith Annette HOW I BECAME AN IT ARCHITECT No two days are ever the same for IT Architect Keith Annette Give a brief outline of your career to date. After graduating from university in 2000, I worked in a few different business development roles across...
Belfast restaurant’s £750k expansion creates 18 jobs
An East Belfast restaurant has completed a £750,000 expansion project, doubling its space and creating 18 new jobs. Supported by Danske Bank, the development at Cyprus Avenue will also see a new central wine bar and additional seating as well as a semi-private dining area for private events. Further work is due to be carried...
Peter Smyth – Client Relationship Executive, Ulster Community Investment Trust (UCIT)
The Post: Client Relationship Executive, Ulster Community Investment Trust (UCIT) The Post Holder: Peter Smyth HOW I BECAME A CLIENT RELATIONSHIP EXECUTIVE A background in accountancy has allowed Peter Smyth to pursue a successful career in the financial sector. Give a brief outline of your career to date. I joined Pricewaterhouse as a trainee accountant...
Local Employers Encouraged to Enter Awards to Recognise and Celebrate Workplace Diversity – Deadline 6 December 2018
Employers across Northern Ireland are being encouraged to enter the Northern Ireland Equality and Diversity Awards 2019 to showcase their commitment to advocating diversity in their organisations. The awards, now in their third year, are organised by Legal-Island, an award-winning Antrim-based workplace compliance company which helps HR professionals understand employment law and how it applies...
Proposed £17m business park could create 60 new jobs
A bid to construct a new £17m business park in Newtownabbey with the potential to bring up to 60 construction jobs has been submitted to planners. The proposal for the new Doagh Road Business Park includes a storage and distribution centre, along with three light industrial units. It’s close to the existing Ballyearl Business Park,...