Area Sales Manager NI/ROI Competitive salary + Bonus MCS Group is proud to be partnering exclusively with Bedeck in the search for an Area Sales Manager to join their dynamic sales team, overseeing trade operations across both Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. The Company Bedeck 1951 are the leading branded Bed & Bath linen provider in Europe, placing high profile brands with international retailers such as John Lewis, Next, Very, Debenhams. A 3rd generation family business based in Northern Ireland, Bedeck have a proud history of leading the household linens category within the UK & Ireland. A core element of Bedeck's ongoing growth strategy is the continued expansion of its presence across the UK and Irish markets. This will be driven by the development of both existing and new customer relationships, supported by an expanding portfolio of brands and products. To help achieve this ambition, Bedeck is now looking to appoint a high-calibre sales professional to lead, drive, and deliver growth across the Irish market. The Role Based in Moira, this role will involve regular travel to Bedeck's Head Office as well as to key customer locations across Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. The successful candidate will take full responsibility for all trade activity within these regions. Working closely with the Sales Director, you will identify and target key retail partners, strategically positioning Bedeck's brand portfolio in leading stores across the territory. You will be accountable for delivering sales performance and profit contribution in line with the company's strategic growth plan. Main Duties and Responsibilities Develop and execute a 3-year area sales and brand growth strategy, including targets, brand positioning, and profitability goals across Bedeck and its licensed brands. Drive new business by identifying and securing partnerships with key retail accounts, while continuing to grow existing customer relationships. Proactively generate leads, arrange meetings, and present Bedeck's brand portfolio using samples, digital sales tools, and showrooms. Convert prospects into long-term customers by actively pursuing and nurturing new opportunities. Collaborate with the finance team to ensure appropriate credit and trade cover is in place to manage risk. Maximise sales and profitability across all accounts through strategic account management and customer support. Ensure high levels of distribution, service, and sales support to help retail partners optimise sell-through. Provide weekly updates to the Sales Director, including customer interactions, video calls, and market insights. Work closely with the supply chain team and customers to deliver efficient logistics solutions aligned with business needs. Achieve sales and profit targets in line with Bedeck's strategic growth objectives. Essential Criteria: Willingness and desire to travel within the UK/Ireland as and when the business demands it Ability to work from home and manage meetings, training using up to date technology Deliver sales and GM growth within existing customers and deliver new sales distribution from the introduction of the increased portfolio of brands and product categories. Quality introduction of Bedeck and its brands to a large number of retailers - numbers to be agreed with Sales Director. Retain existing customers with increased sales. Including retaining current customers of Bedeck's new high-profile new brand launching in 2026. Open multiple profitable new retailer accounts across the marketplace - targets to be agreed with Sales Director Significant sales and profit growth in existing market. 3-year strategic Area sales and profitability plan The ideal candidate will be a passionate, energetic, and self-motivated individual with the tenacity to overcome challenges and the creativity to think outside the box. As a strong ambassador for Bedeck and its partner brands, they will possess excellent communication, analytical, and people skills, combined with a personable and engaging approach that builds lasting relationships and drives success. What is in it for you? Competitive Annual Salary. Potential Bonus Scheme -based on Gross Margin and Distribution targets being met. Private Medical Insurance for you and your immediate family. Company car in line with company policy. 32 days holidays per year. Entitlement is pro-rata to service and will be detailed in the contract. 14 days full company sick pay per 52 weeks after successful probation. Nest auto-enrolment pension after 3 months including 7% company contribution. Onsite free car-parking. Super modern breakout area for R&R .and free Tea & coffee! Staff discount after successful probation. To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please send an up to date CV via the link provided or contact Molly Rea, Senior Specialist Consultant at MCS Group on . Even if this position is not right for you, we may have others that are. Please visit MCS Group to view a wide selection of our current jobs MCS Group is committed to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion for all, being the first recruitment agency in NI to achieve Bronze Diversity Mark accreditation, if you have a disability which means you require a reasonable adjustment to be considered at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us and we will endeavour to facilitate the request. Not all agencies are the same MCS Group are passionate about providing a first-class service to all our customers and have an independent review rating of 4.9 stars on Google.
Oct 03, 2025
Full time
Area Sales Manager NI/ROI Competitive salary + Bonus MCS Group is proud to be partnering exclusively with Bedeck in the search for an Area Sales Manager to join their dynamic sales team, overseeing trade operations across both Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. The Company Bedeck 1951 are the leading branded Bed & Bath linen provider in Europe, placing high profile brands with international retailers such as John Lewis, Next, Very, Debenhams. A 3rd generation family business based in Northern Ireland, Bedeck have a proud history of leading the household linens category within the UK & Ireland. A core element of Bedeck's ongoing growth strategy is the continued expansion of its presence across the UK and Irish markets. This will be driven by the development of both existing and new customer relationships, supported by an expanding portfolio of brands and products. To help achieve this ambition, Bedeck is now looking to appoint a high-calibre sales professional to lead, drive, and deliver growth across the Irish market. The Role Based in Moira, this role will involve regular travel to Bedeck's Head Office as well as to key customer locations across Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. The successful candidate will take full responsibility for all trade activity within these regions. Working closely with the Sales Director, you will identify and target key retail partners, strategically positioning Bedeck's brand portfolio in leading stores across the territory. You will be accountable for delivering sales performance and profit contribution in line with the company's strategic growth plan. Main Duties and Responsibilities Develop and execute a 3-year area sales and brand growth strategy, including targets, brand positioning, and profitability goals across Bedeck and its licensed brands. Drive new business by identifying and securing partnerships with key retail accounts, while continuing to grow existing customer relationships. Proactively generate leads, arrange meetings, and present Bedeck's brand portfolio using samples, digital sales tools, and showrooms. Convert prospects into long-term customers by actively pursuing and nurturing new opportunities. Collaborate with the finance team to ensure appropriate credit and trade cover is in place to manage risk. Maximise sales and profitability across all accounts through strategic account management and customer support. Ensure high levels of distribution, service, and sales support to help retail partners optimise sell-through. Provide weekly updates to the Sales Director, including customer interactions, video calls, and market insights. Work closely with the supply chain team and customers to deliver efficient logistics solutions aligned with business needs. Achieve sales and profit targets in line with Bedeck's strategic growth objectives. Essential Criteria: Willingness and desire to travel within the UK/Ireland as and when the business demands it Ability to work from home and manage meetings, training using up to date technology Deliver sales and GM growth within existing customers and deliver new sales distribution from the introduction of the increased portfolio of brands and product categories. Quality introduction of Bedeck and its brands to a large number of retailers - numbers to be agreed with Sales Director. Retain existing customers with increased sales. Including retaining current customers of Bedeck's new high-profile new brand launching in 2026. Open multiple profitable new retailer accounts across the marketplace - targets to be agreed with Sales Director Significant sales and profit growth in existing market. 3-year strategic Area sales and profitability plan The ideal candidate will be a passionate, energetic, and self-motivated individual with the tenacity to overcome challenges and the creativity to think outside the box. As a strong ambassador for Bedeck and its partner brands, they will possess excellent communication, analytical, and people skills, combined with a personable and engaging approach that builds lasting relationships and drives success. What is in it for you? Competitive Annual Salary. Potential Bonus Scheme -based on Gross Margin and Distribution targets being met. Private Medical Insurance for you and your immediate family. Company car in line with company policy. 32 days holidays per year. Entitlement is pro-rata to service and will be detailed in the contract. 14 days full company sick pay per 52 weeks after successful probation. Nest auto-enrolment pension after 3 months including 7% company contribution. Onsite free car-parking. Super modern breakout area for R&R .and free Tea & coffee! Staff discount after successful probation. To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please send an up to date CV via the link provided or contact Molly Rea, Senior Specialist Consultant at MCS Group on . Even if this position is not right for you, we may have others that are. Please visit MCS Group to view a wide selection of our current jobs MCS Group is committed to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion for all, being the first recruitment agency in NI to achieve Bronze Diversity Mark accreditation, if you have a disability which means you require a reasonable adjustment to be considered at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us and we will endeavour to facilitate the request. Not all agencies are the same MCS Group are passionate about providing a first-class service to all our customers and have an independent review rating of 4.9 stars on Google.
Overview HR Business Partner - Multi-national Manufacturing Group - County Down (Multi-site) MCS Group is partnering with a market-leading multinational manufacturing organisation based in County Down, seeking an experienced HR Business Partner on a full-time, permanent basis. Operating across multiple sites, this role is central to delivering the organisation's growth plans, driving talent strategy, and embedding a strong, inclusive culture in a fast-paced, innovative environment. This opportunity joins a forward-thinking business with significant investments in production infrastructure, career progression pathways, and people development strategy, with a focus on supporting STEM roles, innovation, and long-term succession planning. The Role As HR Business Partner, you will be a trusted and visible partner to senior leaders, proactively supporting all aspects of the people strategy across multiple sites. You will provide expert guidance across a broad generalist remit-including employee relations, organisational change, talent development, and engagement initiatives-while contributing to the organisation's People & Culture Plan. You will align culture with strategic goals, coach leaders to manage with empathy and inclusion, and support the growth of a high-performance, values-led workplace. You'll work closely with the Head of HR and Talent on inclusive hiring, onboarding, and the implementation of thoughtful succession planning and development frameworks. You will collaborate on learning and development initiatives that build leadership capability and address future skills gaps across technical and specialist functions, including STEM. You'll help shape performance and engagement programmes, embedding a culture where employees feel valued, recognised, and supported to do their best work. From shaping local wellbeing and DEI strategies to contributing to wider strategic projects and operational excellence, this role offers outstanding variety and impact. The Person The ideal candidate will be a dynamic, commercially focused HR professional with: Strong HR generalist experience, ideally within a multi-functional, multi-site manufacturing or global environment Proven track record managing complex employee relations, including restructuring and redundancies Experience supporting commercial teams or specialist STEM functions would be highly desirable Deep understanding of UK employment law and HR best practice The credibility and confidence to influence senior stakeholders A proactive mindset and the ability to balance strategic thinking with operational delivery Demonstrated experience leading or supporting innovative HR practices A natural coach with strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills A passion for people development, inclusivity, and creating empowering work environments Desirable but not essential: Level 7 CIPD qualification Experience working with Trade Unions Strong technical HR systems skills, including exposure to AI-enabled tools What's on Offer? Highly competitive salary + excellent benefits Bonus Excellent holiday allowance Hybrid working Private healthcare The opportunity to shape people strategy in a large, forward-thinking manufacturing business Involvement in career-defining talent, culture, and innovation projects A collaborative and inclusive working environment where people are at the heart of everything To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity, please send an up-to-date CV via the contact details below or reach out to Ryan Calvert (Assoc. CIPD), HR Recruitment Specialist at MCS Group on . Even if this position isn't right for you, we may have other roles that are. Visit to view our current HR vacancies. MCS Group - Proud CIPD NI HR Awards Headline Sponsor 2025
Oct 03, 2025
Full time
Overview HR Business Partner - Multi-national Manufacturing Group - County Down (Multi-site) MCS Group is partnering with a market-leading multinational manufacturing organisation based in County Down, seeking an experienced HR Business Partner on a full-time, permanent basis. Operating across multiple sites, this role is central to delivering the organisation's growth plans, driving talent strategy, and embedding a strong, inclusive culture in a fast-paced, innovative environment. This opportunity joins a forward-thinking business with significant investments in production infrastructure, career progression pathways, and people development strategy, with a focus on supporting STEM roles, innovation, and long-term succession planning. The Role As HR Business Partner, you will be a trusted and visible partner to senior leaders, proactively supporting all aspects of the people strategy across multiple sites. You will provide expert guidance across a broad generalist remit-including employee relations, organisational change, talent development, and engagement initiatives-while contributing to the organisation's People & Culture Plan. You will align culture with strategic goals, coach leaders to manage with empathy and inclusion, and support the growth of a high-performance, values-led workplace. You'll work closely with the Head of HR and Talent on inclusive hiring, onboarding, and the implementation of thoughtful succession planning and development frameworks. You will collaborate on learning and development initiatives that build leadership capability and address future skills gaps across technical and specialist functions, including STEM. You'll help shape performance and engagement programmes, embedding a culture where employees feel valued, recognised, and supported to do their best work. From shaping local wellbeing and DEI strategies to contributing to wider strategic projects and operational excellence, this role offers outstanding variety and impact. The Person The ideal candidate will be a dynamic, commercially focused HR professional with: Strong HR generalist experience, ideally within a multi-functional, multi-site manufacturing or global environment Proven track record managing complex employee relations, including restructuring and redundancies Experience supporting commercial teams or specialist STEM functions would be highly desirable Deep understanding of UK employment law and HR best practice The credibility and confidence to influence senior stakeholders A proactive mindset and the ability to balance strategic thinking with operational delivery Demonstrated experience leading or supporting innovative HR practices A natural coach with strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills A passion for people development, inclusivity, and creating empowering work environments Desirable but not essential: Level 7 CIPD qualification Experience working with Trade Unions Strong technical HR systems skills, including exposure to AI-enabled tools What's on Offer? Highly competitive salary + excellent benefits Bonus Excellent holiday allowance Hybrid working Private healthcare The opportunity to shape people strategy in a large, forward-thinking manufacturing business Involvement in career-defining talent, culture, and innovation projects A collaborative and inclusive working environment where people are at the heart of everything To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity, please send an up-to-date CV via the contact details below or reach out to Ryan Calvert (Assoc. CIPD), HR Recruitment Specialist at MCS Group on . Even if this position isn't right for you, we may have other roles that are. Visit to view our current HR vacancies. MCS Group - Proud CIPD NI HR Awards Headline Sponsor 2025
Overview Wastewater Treatment Manager / Effluent Plant Manager Location: Strabane Salary: Competitive, plus benefits Sector: Food Manufacturing MCS Group is delighted to be working with a leading food manufacturing business in Northern Ireland to recruit a Wastewater Treatment Manager / Effluent Plant Manager . This is a pivotal role where you will be responsible for the efficient and compliant operation of the effluent treatment plant, ensuring the site meets environmental standards while driving cost efficiency and process improvements. The Role As Wastewater Treatment Manager / Effluent Plant Manager, you will: Manage the day-to-day running of the effluent treatment plant, ensuring compliance with environmental legislation and site standards. Lead and develop a team of operators, maintenance staff, and laboratory analysts. Monitor treatment processes, conduct sampling and analysis, and respond effectively to abnormalities. Develop and implement Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for effluent treatment. Control and manage the plant budget, balancing compliance with cost efficiency. Oversee preventative maintenance, calibrations, and repairs in collaboration with engineering teams. Deliver continuous improvement initiatives in energy use, efficiency, and waste minimisation. Investigate environmental incidents, prepare reports, and liaise with senior management and regulators. The Person You will bring: Demonstrable experience managing wastewater or effluent treatment operations, ideally within food, FMCG, or process manufacturing. Strong technical knowledge of effluent treatment and compliance parameters (COD, BOD, pH, TSS, heavy metals, etc.). Proven people management skills with the ability to train, motivate, and lead a team. A results-driven approach, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities. What's on Offer A leadership role in a growing food manufacturing business. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. The chance to play a key part in environmental performance and sustainability. Opportunities for professional development and ongoing training. To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please send an up-to-date CV via the link provided or contact Ben Picking, Specialist Consultant at MCS Group Even if this position is not right for you, we may have others that are. Please visit MCS Group to view a wide selection of our current jobs All conversations will be treated in the strictest of confidence. Not all agencies are the same MCS Group are passionate about providing a first-class service to all our customers and have an independent review rating of 4.9 stars on Google.
Oct 03, 2025
Full time
Overview Wastewater Treatment Manager / Effluent Plant Manager Location: Strabane Salary: Competitive, plus benefits Sector: Food Manufacturing MCS Group is delighted to be working with a leading food manufacturing business in Northern Ireland to recruit a Wastewater Treatment Manager / Effluent Plant Manager . This is a pivotal role where you will be responsible for the efficient and compliant operation of the effluent treatment plant, ensuring the site meets environmental standards while driving cost efficiency and process improvements. The Role As Wastewater Treatment Manager / Effluent Plant Manager, you will: Manage the day-to-day running of the effluent treatment plant, ensuring compliance with environmental legislation and site standards. Lead and develop a team of operators, maintenance staff, and laboratory analysts. Monitor treatment processes, conduct sampling and analysis, and respond effectively to abnormalities. Develop and implement Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for effluent treatment. Control and manage the plant budget, balancing compliance with cost efficiency. Oversee preventative maintenance, calibrations, and repairs in collaboration with engineering teams. Deliver continuous improvement initiatives in energy use, efficiency, and waste minimisation. Investigate environmental incidents, prepare reports, and liaise with senior management and regulators. The Person You will bring: Demonstrable experience managing wastewater or effluent treatment operations, ideally within food, FMCG, or process manufacturing. Strong technical knowledge of effluent treatment and compliance parameters (COD, BOD, pH, TSS, heavy metals, etc.). Proven people management skills with the ability to train, motivate, and lead a team. A results-driven approach, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities. What's on Offer A leadership role in a growing food manufacturing business. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. The chance to play a key part in environmental performance and sustainability. Opportunities for professional development and ongoing training. To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please send an up-to-date CV via the link provided or contact Ben Picking, Specialist Consultant at MCS Group Even if this position is not right for you, we may have others that are. Please visit MCS Group to view a wide selection of our current jobs All conversations will be treated in the strictest of confidence. Not all agencies are the same MCS Group are passionate about providing a first-class service to all our customers and have an independent review rating of 4.9 stars on Google.
Head of Learning & OD - Invest NI MCS Group is delighted to be partnering exclusively with Invest NI, as they seek to appoint a Head of Learning & OD on a full-time permanent basis. The successful candidate will design, develop and implement learning and organisational development (OD) programmes and interventions to enhance Invest NI's efficiency and long-term success. This will ultimately improve the organisation's capacity to achieve its goals while fostering a healthy work environment, and encouraging a culture of collaboration, continuous learning, and adaptability. Invest NI Invest NI is transforming to be a leading economic development agency responsible for driving a high-performance economy. They do this by supporting new and existing small to large businesses from right across the region to increase export sales, drive high value job creation, improve skills and boost productivity; whilst also attracting new inward investment to the region. The role will sit within Invest NI's People and Culture Group, who's objective is to support the delivery of their business strategy by providing a full range of cost effective and efficient, business aligned people solutions and services. The Group adopts a Trusted Business Partnership approach, working as advisers to the organisation to offer a range of people solutions that assist Invest NI to deliver service excellence to our customers. About the Role Reporting to the Executive Director, People & Culture, you will design, develop, and implement learning and OD programs and interventions. The primary goal is to enhance Invest NI's efficiency and long-term success by improving the organisation's capacity to achieve its goals. This includes fostering a healthy work environment, encouraging a culture of collaboration, continuous learning, and adaptability. The role is crucial in driving the organisation's growth and ensuring that it remains competitive and effective in achieving its objectives. Key Responsibilities include: Playing a pivotal role in the development and implementation of a People and Organisational Development Strategy, in conjunction with the Executive Director, People & Culture, which will embed a high-performance culture, and support the implementation of Invest NI's strategy and the Minister's Vision. Developing and implementing strategies and initiatives for learning and development that align with Invest NI's goals and objectives. Developing, obtaining approval for, implementing and continuously reviewing Invest NI's Skills Strategy and associated Learning & Development Plan. This includes ensuring robust assessment of skills needs and gaps, establishing fit for purpose skills-based learning models and the development of plans to ensure critical skills gaps are successfully filled. Developing, implementing and continuously improving a Talent Management Plan to improve all aspects of the employee experience, to include effective identifying and nurturing of talent within the organisation, succession planning and career development. Collaborating with the Head of HR Operations and the Head of HR Transformation on strategic workforce planning to ensure Invest NI recruits, develops and retains the right skills and capabilities to develop a talent pipeline thus securing long-term organisational success. Designing and overseeing learning interventions, training programs, workshops, and other educational initiatives to enhance employee skills and knowledge. Manage the end-to-end learning and development strategy for Invest NI. This involves contract managing external partners to facilitate the delivery of a wide range of programmes including leadership and management development, technical competencies, procedural and compliance training, soft skills and on boarding as well as ad hoc bespoke solutions as part of the overall annual people development curriculum. Creating and overseeing learning and developing initiatives to ensure employees are provided with the technical skills to enable them to become fully competent in their roles. Providing direction and clarity on our technical and career pathways, to build organisational capability and skills Establishing a competency framework outlining competencies and behaviours which underpin the Invest NI values and behaviours and can be used to build leadership capability and performance within Invest NI. Leading on the creation of programs to identify and develop future leaders within the organisation with the aim of delivering tangible business benefits enabling the achievement of the business strategy. Implementing systems to evaluate and improve employee performance, including feedback mechanisms and performance reviews, with the aim of driving high performance ensuring that all procedures and timescales are adhered to by the organisation. Continuously improving the e-learning and digital content to facilitate effective training and assessment of employees, ensuring compliance with mandatory training, key procedures and processes. Programme manage the Graduate Programme to create and sustain a flow of management and leadership talent into the organisation, including devising and implementing an appropriate learning and development plan to optimise their performance. Leading initiatives to manage organisational change and ensure smooth transitions during periods of transformation. Leading on the continual review and improvement of processes and systems linked to Learning and Organisational Development with the aim of ensuring best use is made of technology and resources to drive improvements in performance management, people and skills development, thus striving to achieve best practice in all areas. Collaborating with various stakeholders, including senior management, to ensure alignment and support for learning and development initiatives. Managing the budget for learning and development activities, ensuring cost-effectiveness and efficient use of resources. Assessing the effectiveness of learning and development programs and reporting on outcomes to senior management. This list is not exhaustive, and the successful applicant will be required to perform additional duties as allocated by management. Personnel Specification To be considered for the role, candidates must be able to demonstrate, by the closing date for applications, experience in the following essential criteria. You must demonstrate this experience through specific examples. Minimum of Level 6 qualification in Human Resources, business, L&D or OD, or At least 5 years' wide-ranging experience of designing and implementing L&D interventions to enhance organisation capability, or An equivalent professional qualification At least 3 years' experience of developing and implementing learning & development and organisational development strategies in line with organisational priorities , which should include designing and implementing L&D interventions, talent management, and developing leadership capability Strategic budget management experience with responsibility for ensuring cost-effectiveness in learning and development activities Experience in designing and implementing skills and/or learning strategies, including skills development to meet future organisational needs Experience in managing and delivering change programmes Strong leadership and management skills Ability to develop and implement strategic plans aligned with organisational goals Excellent verbal and written communication skills Ability to evaluate the effectiveness of L&D programmes and make data-driven decisions Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships, work across diverse teams, adapt to change, and lead change initiatives In-depth understanding of current trends in: Learning & Development Talent Management / Succession Planning Leadership Development Performance Management And how these enable a high-performance culture Defined as reporting to "Director" level or to a "Head Of" level if the experience has been gained in a large organisation Terms, Conditions, Benefits The Head of Learning & OD is a permanent and full-time, 37 hours per week; however, Invest NI offers a range of flexibilities to enable a better work life balance for our people. Salary The salary range for this position is £61,673 - £64,469 (from 1 ST August 2025). The entry point for the successful candidate will be at the minimum of the range. Pension We offer all employees access to an attractive pension scheme. Full details can be found on the Principal Civil Service Pensions Scheme (Northern Ireland) website at Location This role is based in Invest NI's Bedford Street Headquarters. Holidays 25 days per annum, increasing to 30 days after 5 years, with an additional 12 Public and Privilege holidays. The leave year runs from 1st February to 31st January. Leave entitlement in the period prior to the start of the new leave year is calculated on a pro rata basis. Flexible Working Hours The standard working hours are 37 per week, Monday to Friday. Employees will be required from time to time to work outside normal working hours to fulfil the demands of the role . click apply for full job details
Oct 03, 2025
Full time
Head of Learning & OD - Invest NI MCS Group is delighted to be partnering exclusively with Invest NI, as they seek to appoint a Head of Learning & OD on a full-time permanent basis. The successful candidate will design, develop and implement learning and organisational development (OD) programmes and interventions to enhance Invest NI's efficiency and long-term success. This will ultimately improve the organisation's capacity to achieve its goals while fostering a healthy work environment, and encouraging a culture of collaboration, continuous learning, and adaptability. Invest NI Invest NI is transforming to be a leading economic development agency responsible for driving a high-performance economy. They do this by supporting new and existing small to large businesses from right across the region to increase export sales, drive high value job creation, improve skills and boost productivity; whilst also attracting new inward investment to the region. The role will sit within Invest NI's People and Culture Group, who's objective is to support the delivery of their business strategy by providing a full range of cost effective and efficient, business aligned people solutions and services. The Group adopts a Trusted Business Partnership approach, working as advisers to the organisation to offer a range of people solutions that assist Invest NI to deliver service excellence to our customers. About the Role Reporting to the Executive Director, People & Culture, you will design, develop, and implement learning and OD programs and interventions. The primary goal is to enhance Invest NI's efficiency and long-term success by improving the organisation's capacity to achieve its goals. This includes fostering a healthy work environment, encouraging a culture of collaboration, continuous learning, and adaptability. The role is crucial in driving the organisation's growth and ensuring that it remains competitive and effective in achieving its objectives. Key Responsibilities include: Playing a pivotal role in the development and implementation of a People and Organisational Development Strategy, in conjunction with the Executive Director, People & Culture, which will embed a high-performance culture, and support the implementation of Invest NI's strategy and the Minister's Vision. Developing and implementing strategies and initiatives for learning and development that align with Invest NI's goals and objectives. Developing, obtaining approval for, implementing and continuously reviewing Invest NI's Skills Strategy and associated Learning & Development Plan. This includes ensuring robust assessment of skills needs and gaps, establishing fit for purpose skills-based learning models and the development of plans to ensure critical skills gaps are successfully filled. Developing, implementing and continuously improving a Talent Management Plan to improve all aspects of the employee experience, to include effective identifying and nurturing of talent within the organisation, succession planning and career development. Collaborating with the Head of HR Operations and the Head of HR Transformation on strategic workforce planning to ensure Invest NI recruits, develops and retains the right skills and capabilities to develop a talent pipeline thus securing long-term organisational success. Designing and overseeing learning interventions, training programs, workshops, and other educational initiatives to enhance employee skills and knowledge. Manage the end-to-end learning and development strategy for Invest NI. This involves contract managing external partners to facilitate the delivery of a wide range of programmes including leadership and management development, technical competencies, procedural and compliance training, soft skills and on boarding as well as ad hoc bespoke solutions as part of the overall annual people development curriculum. Creating and overseeing learning and developing initiatives to ensure employees are provided with the technical skills to enable them to become fully competent in their roles. Providing direction and clarity on our technical and career pathways, to build organisational capability and skills Establishing a competency framework outlining competencies and behaviours which underpin the Invest NI values and behaviours and can be used to build leadership capability and performance within Invest NI. Leading on the creation of programs to identify and develop future leaders within the organisation with the aim of delivering tangible business benefits enabling the achievement of the business strategy. Implementing systems to evaluate and improve employee performance, including feedback mechanisms and performance reviews, with the aim of driving high performance ensuring that all procedures and timescales are adhered to by the organisation. Continuously improving the e-learning and digital content to facilitate effective training and assessment of employees, ensuring compliance with mandatory training, key procedures and processes. Programme manage the Graduate Programme to create and sustain a flow of management and leadership talent into the organisation, including devising and implementing an appropriate learning and development plan to optimise their performance. Leading initiatives to manage organisational change and ensure smooth transitions during periods of transformation. Leading on the continual review and improvement of processes and systems linked to Learning and Organisational Development with the aim of ensuring best use is made of technology and resources to drive improvements in performance management, people and skills development, thus striving to achieve best practice in all areas. Collaborating with various stakeholders, including senior management, to ensure alignment and support for learning and development initiatives. Managing the budget for learning and development activities, ensuring cost-effectiveness and efficient use of resources. Assessing the effectiveness of learning and development programs and reporting on outcomes to senior management. This list is not exhaustive, and the successful applicant will be required to perform additional duties as allocated by management. Personnel Specification To be considered for the role, candidates must be able to demonstrate, by the closing date for applications, experience in the following essential criteria. You must demonstrate this experience through specific examples. Minimum of Level 6 qualification in Human Resources, business, L&D or OD, or At least 5 years' wide-ranging experience of designing and implementing L&D interventions to enhance organisation capability, or An equivalent professional qualification At least 3 years' experience of developing and implementing learning & development and organisational development strategies in line with organisational priorities , which should include designing and implementing L&D interventions, talent management, and developing leadership capability Strategic budget management experience with responsibility for ensuring cost-effectiveness in learning and development activities Experience in designing and implementing skills and/or learning strategies, including skills development to meet future organisational needs Experience in managing and delivering change programmes Strong leadership and management skills Ability to develop and implement strategic plans aligned with organisational goals Excellent verbal and written communication skills Ability to evaluate the effectiveness of L&D programmes and make data-driven decisions Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships, work across diverse teams, adapt to change, and lead change initiatives In-depth understanding of current trends in: Learning & Development Talent Management / Succession Planning Leadership Development Performance Management And how these enable a high-performance culture Defined as reporting to "Director" level or to a "Head Of" level if the experience has been gained in a large organisation Terms, Conditions, Benefits The Head of Learning & OD is a permanent and full-time, 37 hours per week; however, Invest NI offers a range of flexibilities to enable a better work life balance for our people. Salary The salary range for this position is £61,673 - £64,469 (from 1 ST August 2025). The entry point for the successful candidate will be at the minimum of the range. Pension We offer all employees access to an attractive pension scheme. Full details can be found on the Principal Civil Service Pensions Scheme (Northern Ireland) website at Location This role is based in Invest NI's Bedford Street Headquarters. Holidays 25 days per annum, increasing to 30 days after 5 years, with an additional 12 Public and Privilege holidays. The leave year runs from 1st February to 31st January. Leave entitlement in the period prior to the start of the new leave year is calculated on a pro rata basis. Flexible Working Hours The standard working hours are 37 per week, Monday to Friday. Employees will be required from time to time to work outside normal working hours to fulfil the demands of the role . click apply for full job details
Overview Senior Data Scientist - Belfast 53,000 Contract We're seeking a Senior Data Scientist to lead high-impact analytical projects shaping the future of emergency and urgent care services in Northern Ireland. This is a hands-on leadership role, combining advanced modelling, forecasting, and machine learning with clear, evidence-based insights that directly influence strategic decision-making. Responsibilities Build and deliver advanced statistical, predictive, and simulation models. Translate complex data into actionable insights for senior stakeholders. Lead projects, manage analysts, and set technical standards across the team. Develop innovative forecasting and planning systems to support service transformation. Collaborate with academic, clinical, and operational partners to validate methodologies and drive continuous improvement. What we're looking for Strong background in SQL, Python and/or R, with proven expertise in advanced analytics, machine learning, and data visualisation. Experience analysing large, complex, and sometimes conflicting datasets to inform decision-making. Excellent communication skills with the ability to present insights clearly to technical and non-technical audiences. Proven ability to lead projects and, ideally, line manage or mentor team members. Degree educated (or equivalent experience) in a relevant analytical field. Desirable Experience with Power BI, programme/project management (PRINCE2, Six Sigma, etc.), and prior line management responsibilities. Additional information This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious Data Scientist to step into a senior role with direct influence on strategy, transformation, and the use of data to deliver real-world impact across Northern Ireland. To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please contact Jess Ritchie, IT Recruitment Consultant at MCS Group or click the apply button below. If this position is not right for you, we may have others that are. Please visit MCS Group to view a wide selection of our current jobs or give us a call . All conversations will be treated in the strictest of confidence. MCS Group is committed to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion for all, being the first recruitment agency in NI to achieve Bronze Diversity Mark accreditation. If you have a disability which means you require a reasonable adjustment to be considered at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us and we will endeavour to facilitate the request.
Oct 01, 2025
Full time
Overview Senior Data Scientist - Belfast 53,000 Contract We're seeking a Senior Data Scientist to lead high-impact analytical projects shaping the future of emergency and urgent care services in Northern Ireland. This is a hands-on leadership role, combining advanced modelling, forecasting, and machine learning with clear, evidence-based insights that directly influence strategic decision-making. Responsibilities Build and deliver advanced statistical, predictive, and simulation models. Translate complex data into actionable insights for senior stakeholders. Lead projects, manage analysts, and set technical standards across the team. Develop innovative forecasting and planning systems to support service transformation. Collaborate with academic, clinical, and operational partners to validate methodologies and drive continuous improvement. What we're looking for Strong background in SQL, Python and/or R, with proven expertise in advanced analytics, machine learning, and data visualisation. Experience analysing large, complex, and sometimes conflicting datasets to inform decision-making. Excellent communication skills with the ability to present insights clearly to technical and non-technical audiences. Proven ability to lead projects and, ideally, line manage or mentor team members. Degree educated (or equivalent experience) in a relevant analytical field. Desirable Experience with Power BI, programme/project management (PRINCE2, Six Sigma, etc.), and prior line management responsibilities. Additional information This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious Data Scientist to step into a senior role with direct influence on strategy, transformation, and the use of data to deliver real-world impact across Northern Ireland. To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please contact Jess Ritchie, IT Recruitment Consultant at MCS Group or click the apply button below. If this position is not right for you, we may have others that are. Please visit MCS Group to view a wide selection of our current jobs or give us a call . All conversations will be treated in the strictest of confidence. MCS Group is committed to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion for all, being the first recruitment agency in NI to achieve Bronze Diversity Mark accreditation. If you have a disability which means you require a reasonable adjustment to be considered at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us and we will endeavour to facilitate the request.
MCS Group is working with a pioneer in renewable energy and green technology as they look for an Automated Test Engineer to join them. This Automated Test Engineer position will focus on firmware and embedded systems testing, with automation at its core. You will join on a temporary contract for circa 18 months, with some extension possibility. The client is Lisburn based, so you will spend time on-site but with some working from home options as well. This is a great opportunity to work on cutting-edge products while sharpening your automation expertise. The Role Develop and run manual and automated tests across a range of products. Build and maintain automation frameworks (Python / Robot Framework). Improve test efficiency, coverage, and repeatability. Validate firmware fixes and analyse results. Collaborate with developers on regression and smoke testing. The Person You will have solid experience of test automation for a variety of software and applications. Ideally you will also have experience of firmware testing. This role requires Python skills, so you will have hands-on Python experience and the ability to write solid Python scripts. The client is working with Robot framework, but other framework experience will be considered. Knowledge of Jenkins, GitHub, Selenium or similar tools. Strong troubleshooting skills and attention to detail. Able to work independently in a fast-paced environment. Additional: Embedded systems knowledge would be beneficial as would experience with Playwright / TypeScript. Salary : Equivalent to £40k - £50k (Depending on experience, paid as a rate per hour for the duration of the contract) To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please send an up to date CV via the link provided or contact Jill Johnston, Head of IT Contracts, at MCS Group Even if this position is not right for you, we may have others that are. Please visit MCS Group to view a wide selection of our current jobs MCS Group is committed to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion for all, being the first recruitment agency in NI to achieve Bronze Diversity Mark accreditation, if you have a disability which means you require a reasonable adjustment to be considered at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us and we will endeavour to facilitate the request. Not all agencies are the same MCS Group are passionate about providing a first-class service to all our customers and have an independent review rating of 4.9 stars on Google.
Oct 01, 2025
Full time
MCS Group is working with a pioneer in renewable energy and green technology as they look for an Automated Test Engineer to join them. This Automated Test Engineer position will focus on firmware and embedded systems testing, with automation at its core. You will join on a temporary contract for circa 18 months, with some extension possibility. The client is Lisburn based, so you will spend time on-site but with some working from home options as well. This is a great opportunity to work on cutting-edge products while sharpening your automation expertise. The Role Develop and run manual and automated tests across a range of products. Build and maintain automation frameworks (Python / Robot Framework). Improve test efficiency, coverage, and repeatability. Validate firmware fixes and analyse results. Collaborate with developers on regression and smoke testing. The Person You will have solid experience of test automation for a variety of software and applications. Ideally you will also have experience of firmware testing. This role requires Python skills, so you will have hands-on Python experience and the ability to write solid Python scripts. The client is working with Robot framework, but other framework experience will be considered. Knowledge of Jenkins, GitHub, Selenium or similar tools. Strong troubleshooting skills and attention to detail. Able to work independently in a fast-paced environment. Additional: Embedded systems knowledge would be beneficial as would experience with Playwright / TypeScript. Salary : Equivalent to £40k - £50k (Depending on experience, paid as a rate per hour for the duration of the contract) To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please send an up to date CV via the link provided or contact Jill Johnston, Head of IT Contracts, at MCS Group Even if this position is not right for you, we may have others that are. Please visit MCS Group to view a wide selection of our current jobs MCS Group is committed to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion for all, being the first recruitment agency in NI to achieve Bronze Diversity Mark accreditation, if you have a disability which means you require a reasonable adjustment to be considered at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us and we will endeavour to facilitate the request. Not all agencies are the same MCS Group are passionate about providing a first-class service to all our customers and have an independent review rating of 4.9 stars on Google.
MCS Group is working with a leading Financial Services firm who are seeking to recruit a Senior Pensions Administrator for their high-performing Belfast-based team. This is a brand new, full-time permanent position offering hybrid working, genuine professional progression and excellent overall package. This role would suit someone with strong DB (Defined Benefit) scheme knowledge , excellent manual calculation skills and someone who is comfortable in reviewing others work . The role You will be a key member of the pensions administration team, providing support to the administration manager(s) and managing client relationships with trustees, scheme members and corporate clients. You will deal confidently with member enquiries via phone, email and post and ensure that work is prioritised correctly so that target dates can be met. The person You will need to have gained previous pensions administration experience of Defined Benefit (DB) schemes including leavers, retirements, deaths, transfers in, transfers out, monthly processing and investment, benefit statements, renewals and pension increases. The successful candidate will be able to assimilate information quickly and will take an enthusiastic, positive and flexible approach to work. This role will require someone with a high degree of accuracy, along with strong communication and organisational skills. Being an active listener and able to work as part of a multi-disciplined team will be key, as will being able to recognise the need for a customer focused approach when delivering service. The Offer £30,000 - £40,000 base salary Flexible / Hybrid working structure A set of core benefits including pension plan Life assurance, employee assistance programme, 25 days holiday + Stats + much more! To speak in absolute confidence about this Senior Pensions Administrator job opportunity please send an up-to-date CV via the link provided or contact Josh Craig at MCS Group Even if this position is not right for you, we may have others that are. Please visit MCS Group to view a wide selection of our current jobs Not all agencies are the same MCS Group are passionate about providing a first-class service to all our customers and have an independent review rating of 4.9 stars on Google.
Oct 01, 2025
Full time
MCS Group is working with a leading Financial Services firm who are seeking to recruit a Senior Pensions Administrator for their high-performing Belfast-based team. This is a brand new, full-time permanent position offering hybrid working, genuine professional progression and excellent overall package. This role would suit someone with strong DB (Defined Benefit) scheme knowledge , excellent manual calculation skills and someone who is comfortable in reviewing others work . The role You will be a key member of the pensions administration team, providing support to the administration manager(s) and managing client relationships with trustees, scheme members and corporate clients. You will deal confidently with member enquiries via phone, email and post and ensure that work is prioritised correctly so that target dates can be met. The person You will need to have gained previous pensions administration experience of Defined Benefit (DB) schemes including leavers, retirements, deaths, transfers in, transfers out, monthly processing and investment, benefit statements, renewals and pension increases. The successful candidate will be able to assimilate information quickly and will take an enthusiastic, positive and flexible approach to work. This role will require someone with a high degree of accuracy, along with strong communication and organisational skills. Being an active listener and able to work as part of a multi-disciplined team will be key, as will being able to recognise the need for a customer focused approach when delivering service. The Offer £30,000 - £40,000 base salary Flexible / Hybrid working structure A set of core benefits including pension plan Life assurance, employee assistance programme, 25 days holiday + Stats + much more! To speak in absolute confidence about this Senior Pensions Administrator job opportunity please send an up-to-date CV via the link provided or contact Josh Craig at MCS Group Even if this position is not right for you, we may have others that are. Please visit MCS Group to view a wide selection of our current jobs Not all agencies are the same MCS Group are passionate about providing a first-class service to all our customers and have an independent review rating of 4.9 stars on Google.
Senior DevOps Engineer - 4 day week! Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland We're partnering with a forward-thinking tech company looking to hire a Senior DevOps Engineer to join their DevOps team. This is a hands-on role where you'll help drive their cloud infrastructure, leveraging modern DevOps practices and tooling. The ideal candidate will be a seasoned devops engineer with a strong foundation in infrastructure, cloud, and automation , eager to shape scalable, observable, and secure systems. What You'll Do Build and maintain cloud infrastructure, helping transition fully to Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Use Terraform for Infrastructure as Code (IaC) Manage and monitor systems using Datadog, observability is key (no separate SRE team) Work with Kubernetes in production environments Collaborate closely with engineering and project management teams to deliver secure, scalable platforms Participate in a shared on-call rotation What We're Looking For Experience in DevOps or a related field Strong cloud expertise, with AWS and/or GCP Proven skills in Terraform and infrastructure automation Experience with Kubernetes in production Familiarity with monitoring/observability tools - ideally Datadog Comfortable working cross-functionally and contributing to team-wide initiatives What You'll Get 4 day week Pension match Performance-based bonuses Private medical, dental and optical insurance Enhanced Parental Leave Learning & Development Fund To discuss this opportunity confidentially, contact Rachel McAllister, Specialist Recruitment Consultant at MCS Group, at or email . Even if this position isn't a perfect fit, we may have other roles that match your skills. Visit MCS Group to explore a wide range of current and exclusive positions at .
Oct 01, 2025
Full time
Senior DevOps Engineer - 4 day week! Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland We're partnering with a forward-thinking tech company looking to hire a Senior DevOps Engineer to join their DevOps team. This is a hands-on role where you'll help drive their cloud infrastructure, leveraging modern DevOps practices and tooling. The ideal candidate will be a seasoned devops engineer with a strong foundation in infrastructure, cloud, and automation , eager to shape scalable, observable, and secure systems. What You'll Do Build and maintain cloud infrastructure, helping transition fully to Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Use Terraform for Infrastructure as Code (IaC) Manage and monitor systems using Datadog, observability is key (no separate SRE team) Work with Kubernetes in production environments Collaborate closely with engineering and project management teams to deliver secure, scalable platforms Participate in a shared on-call rotation What We're Looking For Experience in DevOps or a related field Strong cloud expertise, with AWS and/or GCP Proven skills in Terraform and infrastructure automation Experience with Kubernetes in production Familiarity with monitoring/observability tools - ideally Datadog Comfortable working cross-functionally and contributing to team-wide initiatives What You'll Get 4 day week Pension match Performance-based bonuses Private medical, dental and optical insurance Enhanced Parental Leave Learning & Development Fund To discuss this opportunity confidentially, contact Rachel McAllister, Specialist Recruitment Consultant at MCS Group, at or email . Even if this position isn't a perfect fit, we may have other roles that match your skills. Visit MCS Group to explore a wide range of current and exclusive positions at .
AI/ML Engineer 60-80K Belfast Role Overview: We are seeking a skilled AI Engineer to join our innovative client, working at the forefront of Generative AI. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in building GenAI applications that combine non-deterministic LLMs with deterministic software engineering principles. Key Responsibilities: Collaborate with product teams and developers to deliver technical solutions that align with business requirements. Develop GenAI applications using frameworks like Langchain, LlamaIndex, Scala, Apache Kafka, or similar. Build evaluation frameworks to assess model accuracy and regularly provide detailed reports. Write clean, maintainable code to ensure robust and scalable solutions. Develop and support MLOps systems, ensuring continuous training, monitoring, and improvement of AI models. Adhere to data security and privacy standards when handling training and test data. Key Qualifications: 3+ years of experience in data engineering, machine learning engineering, and software engineering. Solid understanding of MLOps principles, including continuous improvement cycles for AI systems. Experience working with large language models and Generative AI concepts. To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please contact Jess Ritchie, IT Recruitment Consultant at MCS Group or click the apply button below. If this position is not right for you, we may have others that are. Please visit MCS Group to view a wide selection of our current jobs or give us a call . All conversations will be treated in the strictest of confidence. MCS Group is committed to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion for all, being the first recruitment agency in NI to achieve Bronze Diversity Mark accreditation, if you have a disability which means you require a reasonable adjustment to be considered at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us and we will endeavour to facilitate the request.
Oct 01, 2025
Full time
AI/ML Engineer 60-80K Belfast Role Overview: We are seeking a skilled AI Engineer to join our innovative client, working at the forefront of Generative AI. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in building GenAI applications that combine non-deterministic LLMs with deterministic software engineering principles. Key Responsibilities: Collaborate with product teams and developers to deliver technical solutions that align with business requirements. Develop GenAI applications using frameworks like Langchain, LlamaIndex, Scala, Apache Kafka, or similar. Build evaluation frameworks to assess model accuracy and regularly provide detailed reports. Write clean, maintainable code to ensure robust and scalable solutions. Develop and support MLOps systems, ensuring continuous training, monitoring, and improvement of AI models. Adhere to data security and privacy standards when handling training and test data. Key Qualifications: 3+ years of experience in data engineering, machine learning engineering, and software engineering. Solid understanding of MLOps principles, including continuous improvement cycles for AI systems. Experience working with large language models and Generative AI concepts. To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please contact Jess Ritchie, IT Recruitment Consultant at MCS Group or click the apply button below. If this position is not right for you, we may have others that are. Please visit MCS Group to view a wide selection of our current jobs or give us a call . All conversations will be treated in the strictest of confidence. MCS Group is committed to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion for all, being the first recruitment agency in NI to achieve Bronze Diversity Mark accreditation, if you have a disability which means you require a reasonable adjustment to be considered at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us and we will endeavour to facilitate the request.
Overview MCS Group is delighted to be working with a well-established, growing building services company based in Co. Antrim who have recently secured a flagship project in Belfast. With a strong pipeline of upcoming local work, they are seeking a talented Mechanical Contracts Manager to join their team. What's in it for you Salary in the region of £50,000 - £60,000 depending on experience. Car allowance or company car. Competitive benefits package. A key role within a growing company at an exciting stage of development. As Mechanical Contracts Manager, you will take ownership of mechanical building services projects from tender through to handover. You'll be responsible for managing client relationships, leading project teams, and ensuring contracts are delivered safely, on time, and within budget. Responsibilities Overseeing the delivery of mechanical packages on commercial and residential projects. Managing subcontractors, suppliers, and direct labour. Ensuring compliance with building regulations, health & safety standards, and company procedures. Maintaining strong client relationships and providing excellent customer service. Supporting the senior leadership team in driving growth and operational excellence. The Person Proven experience as a Contracts Manager or Project Manager within mechanical building services. Ideally someone who has comeup through the tools. Strong technical knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, and associated systems. Excellent commercial awareness and ability to manage budgets and programmes. Full details will be discussed upon application. To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please send an up to date CV via the link provided or contact Alan Montgomery, Specialist Consultant at MCS Group Even if this position is not right for you, we may have others that are. Please visit MCS Group to view a wide selection of our current jobs All conversations will be treated in the strictest of confidence.
Oct 01, 2025
Full time
Overview MCS Group is delighted to be working with a well-established, growing building services company based in Co. Antrim who have recently secured a flagship project in Belfast. With a strong pipeline of upcoming local work, they are seeking a talented Mechanical Contracts Manager to join their team. What's in it for you Salary in the region of £50,000 - £60,000 depending on experience. Car allowance or company car. Competitive benefits package. A key role within a growing company at an exciting stage of development. As Mechanical Contracts Manager, you will take ownership of mechanical building services projects from tender through to handover. You'll be responsible for managing client relationships, leading project teams, and ensuring contracts are delivered safely, on time, and within budget. Responsibilities Overseeing the delivery of mechanical packages on commercial and residential projects. Managing subcontractors, suppliers, and direct labour. Ensuring compliance with building regulations, health & safety standards, and company procedures. Maintaining strong client relationships and providing excellent customer service. Supporting the senior leadership team in driving growth and operational excellence. The Person Proven experience as a Contracts Manager or Project Manager within mechanical building services. Ideally someone who has comeup through the tools. Strong technical knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, and associated systems. Excellent commercial awareness and ability to manage budgets and programmes. Full details will be discussed upon application. To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please send an up to date CV via the link provided or contact Alan Montgomery, Specialist Consultant at MCS Group Even if this position is not right for you, we may have others that are. Please visit MCS Group to view a wide selection of our current jobs All conversations will be treated in the strictest of confidence.
MCS Group are seeking a Senior QA Engineer to join a global leader in the FinTech industry as a part of their Belfast expansion. You will be a quality advocate and will drive automation-first practices , with a strong focus on API testing . Working closely with developers and product owners, you will ensure high-quality, reliable software is delivered each sprint. This is a hands-on role with significant autonomy, where you will shape testing strategy, mentor others, and contribute to building robust automation frameworks. Key Responsibilities Design, implement, and maintain automated functional and non-functional tests. Lead API, UI, and performance testing within CI/CD pipelines. Drive a shift-left approach to quality across the Agile team. Collaborate with global teams on test strategy, planning, and execution. Coach and mentor team members in automation and best practices. Identify risks, raise impediments early, and ensure quality remains central to delivery. The Ideal Person Strong experience in QA automation, with proven senior-level experience. Strong skills in automation tools (Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, TestComplete). Programming/scripting with Java, JavaScript, or similar . CI/CD tools (GitLab, Jenkins, TeamCity). BDD frameworks (Cucumber) and performance tools (JMeter). Non-functional testing (Performance, Load, Stress, Security). Strong collaboration and communication in Agile/SAFe environments. Desirable Experience in financial services/trading systems. Knowledge of equities, FIX protocol, AWS, and microservices. ISTQB or Agile testing certifications. Salary - £50-55k To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity, please send an up-to-date CV via the link provided, or contact Matthew Hamill, IT Recruitment Consultant, at MCS Group. Even if this position is not right for you, we may have others that are. Please visit MCS Group to view a wide selection of our current and exclusive roles All conversations will be treated in the strictest of confidence. MCS Group is committed to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion for all, being the first recruitment agency in NI to achieve Bronze Diversity Mark accreditation, if you have a disability which means you require a reasonable adjustment to be considered at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us and we will endeavour to facilitate the request. Not all agencies are the same MCS Group are passionate about providing a first-class service to all our customers and have an independent review rating of 4.9 stars on Google.
Oct 01, 2025
Full time
MCS Group are seeking a Senior QA Engineer to join a global leader in the FinTech industry as a part of their Belfast expansion. You will be a quality advocate and will drive automation-first practices , with a strong focus on API testing . Working closely with developers and product owners, you will ensure high-quality, reliable software is delivered each sprint. This is a hands-on role with significant autonomy, where you will shape testing strategy, mentor others, and contribute to building robust automation frameworks. Key Responsibilities Design, implement, and maintain automated functional and non-functional tests. Lead API, UI, and performance testing within CI/CD pipelines. Drive a shift-left approach to quality across the Agile team. Collaborate with global teams on test strategy, planning, and execution. Coach and mentor team members in automation and best practices. Identify risks, raise impediments early, and ensure quality remains central to delivery. The Ideal Person Strong experience in QA automation, with proven senior-level experience. Strong skills in automation tools (Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, TestComplete). Programming/scripting with Java, JavaScript, or similar . CI/CD tools (GitLab, Jenkins, TeamCity). BDD frameworks (Cucumber) and performance tools (JMeter). Non-functional testing (Performance, Load, Stress, Security). Strong collaboration and communication in Agile/SAFe environments. Desirable Experience in financial services/trading systems. Knowledge of equities, FIX protocol, AWS, and microservices. ISTQB or Agile testing certifications. Salary - £50-55k To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity, please send an up-to-date CV via the link provided, or contact Matthew Hamill, IT Recruitment Consultant, at MCS Group. Even if this position is not right for you, we may have others that are. Please visit MCS Group to view a wide selection of our current and exclusive roles All conversations will be treated in the strictest of confidence. MCS Group is committed to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion for all, being the first recruitment agency in NI to achieve Bronze Diversity Mark accreditation, if you have a disability which means you require a reasonable adjustment to be considered at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us and we will endeavour to facilitate the request. Not all agencies are the same MCS Group are passionate about providing a first-class service to all our customers and have an independent review rating of 4.9 stars on Google.
MCS Group is delighted to be partnering with a client going through a huge period of growth that are now hiring for a software engineer to develop and maintain software solutions. This role involves everything from designing to testing software with systems to improving efficiency and data management. Key Responsibilities: Develop and improve software applications for workflows. Working with teams to improve system performance. Integrate software solutions and databases. Provide ongoing support and troubleshooting for systems. The Person: Software development experience Proficiency in C# and asp.net Strong experience with SQL databases Manufacturing background is a plus Familiarity with ERP systems is a bonus What's in it for you? Flexible working hours and early finish Fridays Hybrid working Great progression opportunities Fantastic company culture Health care package and a range of other benefits To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity, please send an up to date CV via the link provided or contact Even if this position is not right for you, we may have others that are. Please visit MCS Group to view a wide selection of our current and exclusive roles
Oct 01, 2025
Full time
MCS Group is delighted to be partnering with a client going through a huge period of growth that are now hiring for a software engineer to develop and maintain software solutions. This role involves everything from designing to testing software with systems to improving efficiency and data management. Key Responsibilities: Develop and improve software applications for workflows. Working with teams to improve system performance. Integrate software solutions and databases. Provide ongoing support and troubleshooting for systems. The Person: Software development experience Proficiency in C# and asp.net Strong experience with SQL databases Manufacturing background is a plus Familiarity with ERP systems is a bonus What's in it for you? Flexible working hours and early finish Fridays Hybrid working Great progression opportunities Fantastic company culture Health care package and a range of other benefits To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity, please send an up to date CV via the link provided or contact Even if this position is not right for you, we may have others that are. Please visit MCS Group to view a wide selection of our current and exclusive roles
What you'll be doing Integrating AI: Collaborate with third-party AI partners to bring advanced features into the product. Working cross-functionally: Partner with product managers, software engineers, and hardware teams to define requirements and shape solutions. Engaging customers: Share expertise, explain functionality, and support customers with guidance and education. Improving performance: Investigate issues, gather feedback from real-world usage, and refine models for better outcomes. Turning plans into delivery: Translate business and product requirements into clear technical solutions. Optimising in production: Monitor AI features post-deployment, ensuring they evolve and improve over time. What we're looking for Commercial experience in AI/ML applications, computer vision, or embedded systems. Hands-on work with AI/ML vendors or APIs/models. Ideally, knowledge of video analytics, computer vision or edge AI. Strong grasp of the AI lifecycle, from data handling through to deployment. Excellent problem-solving and communication skills, comfortable in customer-facing settings. Proficiency with Python and frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, or OpenCV. A self-starter who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. Salary Up to £70,000 plus a strong benefits package which includes bonus and enhanced pension. To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity, please send an up-to-date CV via the link provided or contact Chris Busby, Associate Director - IT Recruitment UK & Ireland, at MCS Group Even if this position is not right for you, we may have others that are. Please visit MCS Group to view a wide selection of our current and exclusive roles All conversations will be treated in the strictest of confidence.
Oct 01, 2025
Full time
What you'll be doing Integrating AI: Collaborate with third-party AI partners to bring advanced features into the product. Working cross-functionally: Partner with product managers, software engineers, and hardware teams to define requirements and shape solutions. Engaging customers: Share expertise, explain functionality, and support customers with guidance and education. Improving performance: Investigate issues, gather feedback from real-world usage, and refine models for better outcomes. Turning plans into delivery: Translate business and product requirements into clear technical solutions. Optimising in production: Monitor AI features post-deployment, ensuring they evolve and improve over time. What we're looking for Commercial experience in AI/ML applications, computer vision, or embedded systems. Hands-on work with AI/ML vendors or APIs/models. Ideally, knowledge of video analytics, computer vision or edge AI. Strong grasp of the AI lifecycle, from data handling through to deployment. Excellent problem-solving and communication skills, comfortable in customer-facing settings. Proficiency with Python and frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, or OpenCV. A self-starter who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. Salary Up to £70,000 plus a strong benefits package which includes bonus and enhanced pension. To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity, please send an up-to-date CV via the link provided or contact Chris Busby, Associate Director - IT Recruitment UK & Ireland, at MCS Group Even if this position is not right for you, we may have others that are. Please visit MCS Group to view a wide selection of our current and exclusive roles All conversations will be treated in the strictest of confidence.
RP Finance Implementation Consultant Location: Remote (UK-based, with regular client site travel) Salary: £75,000 - £90,000 + benefits About the Client Our client is a growing UK technology company delivering a newly launched, browser-based ERP platform across the UK and Ireland. They partner with customers in sectors where finance, stock, and inventory management are central - including construction, building materials, and distribution. Having successfully rolled out their new ERP platform earlier this year, the team is now driving growth through both brand-new customer implementations and upgrades for long-standing clients moving from legacy systems. They are known for their collaborative culture, agility, and commitment to helping customers transform their financial and operational processes. The Opportunity We're searching for an experienced ERP Finance Implementation Consultant to join the UK Professional Services team. You'll play a key role in delivering end-to-end ERP finance projects, working closely with finance professionals at all levels. This is a role for someone who thrives on building relationships on-site, asking the right questions, and guiding customers through change with authority and credibility. You'll become a trusted partner to clients, ensuring smooth implementations that directly impact their success. What You'll Do Lead ERP finance implementations covering General Ledger, Accounts Receivable/Payable, reporting, and compliance. Run workshops to gather requirements, define project blueprints, and map financial processes. Act as the subject matter expert throughout scoping, configuration, testing, and go-live. Provide guidance on accounting best practice, compliance, tax, and internal controls. Support data migration (ETL) from legacy systems into the new platform. Deliver training to finance teams, ensuring knowledge transfer and smooth adoption. Partner with Project Managers to define tasks, estimates, risks, and documentation. Remain engaged post-go-live to provide continuity and resolve issues. Travel regularly to client sites to build trust and influence successful outcomes. What You'll Bring 5+ years' experience in ERP finance implementations or similar consulting roles. Strong knowledge of finance/accounting processes (GL, AR, AP, reporting, compliance). Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence and challenge senior finance stakeholders. A hands-on approach with confidence leading workshops and delivering projects end-to-end. Willingness to travel extensively across the UK. Nice to Have: A professional finance qualification is highly desirable (CPA, ACCA, or equivalent). Background in ERP systems such as Dynamics, Sage, Nav, Epicor, or similar. Experience in the building materials or supply chain industries. Why Apply? Join a fast-growing business at the forefront of a new ERP product launch in the UK. Work on a variety of projects with both new and long-standing customers. High-impact, visible role where you'll directly influence customer success. Collaborative, non-corporate culture with room to grow your career. Interested? Apply today to learn more and explore how you could play a key part in shaping the rollout of this exciting ERP platform across the UK. How to Apply To apply for this role, submit your CV via the application form provided. Alternatively, to speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity, please contact Jack Tyrrell via Disclaimer If you have a disability which means you require assistance at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us directly to discuss. We are committed to providing equality of opportunity to all. Please note, we are receiving an exceptionally high number of applications at present and will be unable to shortlist candidates who are not meeting the specific requirements for this role. Due to the high volume of applications, we may be unable to provide individual feedback. We thank you in advance for your understanding.
Sep 30, 2025
Full time
RP Finance Implementation Consultant Location: Remote (UK-based, with regular client site travel) Salary: £75,000 - £90,000 + benefits About the Client Our client is a growing UK technology company delivering a newly launched, browser-based ERP platform across the UK and Ireland. They partner with customers in sectors where finance, stock, and inventory management are central - including construction, building materials, and distribution. Having successfully rolled out their new ERP platform earlier this year, the team is now driving growth through both brand-new customer implementations and upgrades for long-standing clients moving from legacy systems. They are known for their collaborative culture, agility, and commitment to helping customers transform their financial and operational processes. The Opportunity We're searching for an experienced ERP Finance Implementation Consultant to join the UK Professional Services team. You'll play a key role in delivering end-to-end ERP finance projects, working closely with finance professionals at all levels. This is a role for someone who thrives on building relationships on-site, asking the right questions, and guiding customers through change with authority and credibility. You'll become a trusted partner to clients, ensuring smooth implementations that directly impact their success. What You'll Do Lead ERP finance implementations covering General Ledger, Accounts Receivable/Payable, reporting, and compliance. Run workshops to gather requirements, define project blueprints, and map financial processes. Act as the subject matter expert throughout scoping, configuration, testing, and go-live. Provide guidance on accounting best practice, compliance, tax, and internal controls. Support data migration (ETL) from legacy systems into the new platform. Deliver training to finance teams, ensuring knowledge transfer and smooth adoption. Partner with Project Managers to define tasks, estimates, risks, and documentation. Remain engaged post-go-live to provide continuity and resolve issues. Travel regularly to client sites to build trust and influence successful outcomes. What You'll Bring 5+ years' experience in ERP finance implementations or similar consulting roles. Strong knowledge of finance/accounting processes (GL, AR, AP, reporting, compliance). Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence and challenge senior finance stakeholders. A hands-on approach with confidence leading workshops and delivering projects end-to-end. Willingness to travel extensively across the UK. Nice to Have: A professional finance qualification is highly desirable (CPA, ACCA, or equivalent). Background in ERP systems such as Dynamics, Sage, Nav, Epicor, or similar. Experience in the building materials or supply chain industries. Why Apply? Join a fast-growing business at the forefront of a new ERP product launch in the UK. Work on a variety of projects with both new and long-standing customers. High-impact, visible role where you'll directly influence customer success. Collaborative, non-corporate culture with room to grow your career. Interested? Apply today to learn more and explore how you could play a key part in shaping the rollout of this exciting ERP platform across the UK. How to Apply To apply for this role, submit your CV via the application form provided. Alternatively, to speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity, please contact Jack Tyrrell via Disclaimer If you have a disability which means you require assistance at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us directly to discuss. We are committed to providing equality of opportunity to all. Please note, we are receiving an exceptionally high number of applications at present and will be unable to shortlist candidates who are not meeting the specific requirements for this role. Due to the high volume of applications, we may be unable to provide individual feedback. We thank you in advance for your understanding.
Are you ready to take ownership of some of the most business-critical systems in financial compliance technology? MCS Group are delighted to be partnering with a company building out a brand-new technology function to support compliance and surveillance systems at enterprise scale - and we're looking for exceptional engineers at Senior, Lead, and Director level to shape the future of this platform. This is your chance to join a greenfield build-out with high-impact projects, working across front-end, back-end, data, DevOps, and vendor-integrated platforms in a mission-critical banking environment. What You'll Work On: Design, build and extend complex systems supporting trade and comms surveillance, compliance controls, and onboarding (e.g., broker accounts via Fidelity) Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Data, QA, PMs, and Scrum Masters Tackle challenges across vendor-based systems, enterprise-scale microservices, and internal tooling Lead and mentor engineers while setting architectural and development best practices Influence technology decisions and partner closely with compliance stakeholders What We're Looking For: Proven experience in financial compliance or enterprise banking tech - Citi experience highly desirable Hands-on background in software development - JAVA Expertise in either front-end, back-end, or full-stack systems - vendor system experience a big plus Knowledge of trade surveillance, communications monitoring, or control room onboarding Strong stakeholder engagement skills and the ability to lead or scale engineering teams To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please contact Rachael Walker, IT Recruitment Manager at MCS Group or click the apply button below. If this position is not right for you, we have others that are. Please visit MCS Group to view a wide selection of our current jobs or give us a call . All conversations will be treated in the strictest of confidence.
Sep 30, 2025
Full time
Are you ready to take ownership of some of the most business-critical systems in financial compliance technology? MCS Group are delighted to be partnering with a company building out a brand-new technology function to support compliance and surveillance systems at enterprise scale - and we're looking for exceptional engineers at Senior, Lead, and Director level to shape the future of this platform. This is your chance to join a greenfield build-out with high-impact projects, working across front-end, back-end, data, DevOps, and vendor-integrated platforms in a mission-critical banking environment. What You'll Work On: Design, build and extend complex systems supporting trade and comms surveillance, compliance controls, and onboarding (e.g., broker accounts via Fidelity) Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Data, QA, PMs, and Scrum Masters Tackle challenges across vendor-based systems, enterprise-scale microservices, and internal tooling Lead and mentor engineers while setting architectural and development best practices Influence technology decisions and partner closely with compliance stakeholders What We're Looking For: Proven experience in financial compliance or enterprise banking tech - Citi experience highly desirable Hands-on background in software development - JAVA Expertise in either front-end, back-end, or full-stack systems - vendor system experience a big plus Knowledge of trade surveillance, communications monitoring, or control room onboarding Strong stakeholder engagement skills and the ability to lead or scale engineering teams To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please contact Rachael Walker, IT Recruitment Manager at MCS Group or click the apply button below. If this position is not right for you, we have others that are. Please visit MCS Group to view a wide selection of our current jobs or give us a call . All conversations will be treated in the strictest of confidence.
Overview MCS Group are delighted to be partnering with the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service in their search for a Learning and Organisational Development Business Partner, based in Lisburn. This is a chance to make a real difference in an organisation that saves lives and protects communities! This role supports the Learning and OD Manager and is vital in supporting the function. You will lead in specific areas of the NIFRS People Strategy, aligning them with the priorities of the organisation. This will include leadership development, employee engagement, performance management and coaching. This is an excellent opportunity for you to manage large-scale, diverse and complex organisational Development initiatives and projects, supporting the management of the OD budget for delivering services. The role will involve: Partnering with a number of defined business areas, providing expert L&OD advice to a range of internal and external stakeholders. Leading the design, development and delivery of HR/L&OD objectives and projects as outlined in the NIFRS People Strategy. Providing expert L&OD advice and to support the delivery of key strategic organisational change and learning objectives. Collaborating with a wide scope of internal and external stakeholders to design, develop, and implement learning and organisational development programmes. Providing supervision and performance management of L&OD employees. The Person You will be an experienced L&D Business Partner, with strong communication, problem solving and analytical skills. You will have: Degree or equivalent in a relevant subject. CIPD Level 5 qualification Associate membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD), with a view to reaching Chartered membership within 6 months A minimum of 3 years' experience of working in a Learning & Development/OD role providing specialist advice and guidance on Learning/Organisational Development matters. A full, current UK driving licence or have access to a form of transport which enables them to fulfil the full requirements of the job. Desirable Experience working within local government or a public sector organisation. Possess a recognised teaching/ training qualification. Assessor/Internal Verifier qualification What's in it for you? Temporary role for 9 - 12 months (maternity cover) Pay rate of £20.44 per hour Hybrid and flexible working options Excellent annual leave allowance and pension The opportunity to gain experience working in a position at the forefront of a public sector organisation committed to supporting their workforce and contributing to organisational success. For further details on this exciting role, please contact Sam Boles on or Even if this position is not right for you, we may have others that are. Please visit MCS Group view a wide selection of our current and exclusive roles All conversations will be treated in the strictest of confidence. MCS Group is committed to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion for all, being the first recruitment agency in NI to achieve Bronze Diversity Mark accreditation, if you have a disability which means you require a reasonable adjustment to be considered at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us and we will endeavour to facilitate the request. Not all agencies are the same MCS Group are passionate about providing a first-class service to all our customers and have an independent review rating of 4.9 stars on Google.
Sep 30, 2025
Full time
Overview MCS Group are delighted to be partnering with the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service in their search for a Learning and Organisational Development Business Partner, based in Lisburn. This is a chance to make a real difference in an organisation that saves lives and protects communities! This role supports the Learning and OD Manager and is vital in supporting the function. You will lead in specific areas of the NIFRS People Strategy, aligning them with the priorities of the organisation. This will include leadership development, employee engagement, performance management and coaching. This is an excellent opportunity for you to manage large-scale, diverse and complex organisational Development initiatives and projects, supporting the management of the OD budget for delivering services. The role will involve: Partnering with a number of defined business areas, providing expert L&OD advice to a range of internal and external stakeholders. Leading the design, development and delivery of HR/L&OD objectives and projects as outlined in the NIFRS People Strategy. Providing expert L&OD advice and to support the delivery of key strategic organisational change and learning objectives. Collaborating with a wide scope of internal and external stakeholders to design, develop, and implement learning and organisational development programmes. Providing supervision and performance management of L&OD employees. The Person You will be an experienced L&D Business Partner, with strong communication, problem solving and analytical skills. You will have: Degree or equivalent in a relevant subject. CIPD Level 5 qualification Associate membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD), with a view to reaching Chartered membership within 6 months A minimum of 3 years' experience of working in a Learning & Development/OD role providing specialist advice and guidance on Learning/Organisational Development matters. A full, current UK driving licence or have access to a form of transport which enables them to fulfil the full requirements of the job. Desirable Experience working within local government or a public sector organisation. Possess a recognised teaching/ training qualification. Assessor/Internal Verifier qualification What's in it for you? Temporary role for 9 - 12 months (maternity cover) Pay rate of £20.44 per hour Hybrid and flexible working options Excellent annual leave allowance and pension The opportunity to gain experience working in a position at the forefront of a public sector organisation committed to supporting their workforce and contributing to organisational success. For further details on this exciting role, please contact Sam Boles on or Even if this position is not right for you, we may have others that are. Please visit MCS Group view a wide selection of our current and exclusive roles All conversations will be treated in the strictest of confidence. MCS Group is committed to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion for all, being the first recruitment agency in NI to achieve Bronze Diversity Mark accreditation, if you have a disability which means you require a reasonable adjustment to be considered at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us and we will endeavour to facilitate the request. Not all agencies are the same MCS Group are passionate about providing a first-class service to all our customers and have an independent review rating of 4.9 stars on Google.
Principal Recruitment Consultant Belfast City Centre We're scaling up at MCS Group - Northern Ireland's leading specialist recruitment firm and we're looking for a seasoned 360-recruiter (3+ years' experience) to join our growing team. If you're a self-starter with a track record of success, lead generation, and strong client relationships, this is your opportunity to step into a pivotal role with one of the most respected consultancies in Belfast. Why choose MCS Group? Career progression that's built around you: Clear promotional paths and multiple routes for advancement-your ambitions are our priority. Unrivalled training & development: Specialist, industry-leading training to sharpen your skills and keep you ahead of the curve. Rewarding package: A strong base salary (commensurate with experience) plus uncapped, no-threshold commission . Comprehensive benefits: Private medical, a health cash plan, birthday leave, retail discounts, enhanced maternity, and more. Diversity-led culture: We proudly hold the Bronze Diversity Mark, reflecting our commitment to inclusion, equity, and belonging. A performance-driven, people-first culture: Thrive in a supportive, engaging environment where hard work is recognised and celebrated. Your Responsibilities: Candidate management: Sourcing top talent within our market, guiding them through the recruitment process, creating a pipeline of candidates for future openings and ensuring a positive experience from initial contact to placement Building rapport: Building and maintaining relationships with both candidates and clients Generating leads: Cold calling potential clients, generating business leads and emphasising MCS Group's value and tailoring recruitment solutions to their needs. Recruitment management: Scheduling interviews, providing appropriate feedback and handling the offer process To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please send an up-to-date CV via the link provided or contact Darcy Lorimer at MCS Group . Even if this position is not right for you, we may have others that are. Please visit MCS Group to view a wide selection of our current jobs MCS Group is committed to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion for all, being the first recruitment agency in NI to achieve Bronze Diversity Mark accreditation, if you have a disability which means you require a reasonable adjustment to be considered at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us and we will endeavour to facilitate the request. Not all agencies are the same MCS Group are passionate about providing a first-class service to all our customers and have an independent review rating of 4.9 stars on Google.
Sep 29, 2025
Full time
Principal Recruitment Consultant Belfast City Centre We're scaling up at MCS Group - Northern Ireland's leading specialist recruitment firm and we're looking for a seasoned 360-recruiter (3+ years' experience) to join our growing team. If you're a self-starter with a track record of success, lead generation, and strong client relationships, this is your opportunity to step into a pivotal role with one of the most respected consultancies in Belfast. Why choose MCS Group? Career progression that's built around you: Clear promotional paths and multiple routes for advancement-your ambitions are our priority. Unrivalled training & development: Specialist, industry-leading training to sharpen your skills and keep you ahead of the curve. Rewarding package: A strong base salary (commensurate with experience) plus uncapped, no-threshold commission . Comprehensive benefits: Private medical, a health cash plan, birthday leave, retail discounts, enhanced maternity, and more. Diversity-led culture: We proudly hold the Bronze Diversity Mark, reflecting our commitment to inclusion, equity, and belonging. A performance-driven, people-first culture: Thrive in a supportive, engaging environment where hard work is recognised and celebrated. Your Responsibilities: Candidate management: Sourcing top talent within our market, guiding them through the recruitment process, creating a pipeline of candidates for future openings and ensuring a positive experience from initial contact to placement Building rapport: Building and maintaining relationships with both candidates and clients Generating leads: Cold calling potential clients, generating business leads and emphasising MCS Group's value and tailoring recruitment solutions to their needs. Recruitment management: Scheduling interviews, providing appropriate feedback and handling the offer process To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please send an up-to-date CV via the link provided or contact Darcy Lorimer at MCS Group . Even if this position is not right for you, we may have others that are. Please visit MCS Group to view a wide selection of our current jobs MCS Group is committed to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion for all, being the first recruitment agency in NI to achieve Bronze Diversity Mark accreditation, if you have a disability which means you require a reasonable adjustment to be considered at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us and we will endeavour to facilitate the request. Not all agencies are the same MCS Group are passionate about providing a first-class service to all our customers and have an independent review rating of 4.9 stars on Google.
Head of Learning & OD - Invest NI MCS Group is delighted to be partnering exclusively with Invest NI, as they seek to appoint a Head of Learning & OD on a full-time permanent basis. The successful candidate will design, develop and implement learning and organisational development (OD) programmes and interventions to enhance Invest NI's efficiency and long-term success. This will ultimately improve the organisation's capacity to achieve its goals while fostering a healthy work environment, and encouraging a culture of collaboration, continuous learning, and adaptability. Invest NI Invest NI is transforming to be a leading economic development agency responsible for driving a high-performance economy. They do this by supporting new and existing small to large businesses from right across the region to increase export sales, drive high value job creation, improve skills and boost productivity; whilst also attracting new inward investment to the region. The role will sit within Invest NI's People and Culture Group, who's objective is to support the delivery of their business strategy by providing a full range of cost effective and efficient, business aligned people solutions and services. The Group adopts a Trusted Business Partnership approach, working as advisers to the organisation to offer a range of people solutions that assist Invest NI to deliver service excellence to our customers. About the Role Reporting to the Executive Director, People & Culture, you will design, develop, and implement learning and OD programs and interventions. The primary goal is to enhance Invest NI's efficiency and long-term success by improving the organisation's capacity to achieve its goals. This includes fostering a healthy work environment, encouraging a culture of collaboration, continuous learning, and adaptability. The role is crucial in driving the organisation's growth and ensuring that it remains competitive and effective in achieving its objectives. Key Responsibilities include: Playing a pivotal role in the development and implementation of a People and Organisational Development Strategy, in conjunction with the Executive Director, People & Culture, which will embed a high-performance culture, and support the implementation of Invest NI's strategy and the Minister's Vision. Developing and implementing strategies and initiatives for learning and development that align with Invest NI's goals and objectives. Developing, obtaining approval for, implementing and continuously reviewing Invest NI's Skills Strategy and associated Learning & Development Plan. This includes ensuring robust assessment of skills needs and gaps, establishing fit for purpose skills-based learning models and the development of plans to ensure critical skills gaps are successfully filled. Developing, implementing and continuously improving a Talent Management Plan to improve all aspects of the employee experience, to include effective identifying and nurturing of talent within the organisation, succession planning and career development. Collaborating with the Head of HR Operations and the Head of HR Transformation on strategic workforce planning to ensure Invest NI recruits, develops and retains the right skills and capabilities to develop a talent pipeline thus securing long-term organisational success. Designing and overseeing learning interventions, training programs, workshops, and other educational initiatives to enhance employee skills and knowledge. Manage the end-to-end learning and development strategy for Invest NI. This involves contract managing external partners to facilitate the delivery of a wide range of programmes including leadership and management development, technical competencies, procedural and compliance training, soft skills and on boarding as well as ad hoc bespoke solutions as part of the overall annual people development curriculum. Creating and overseeing learning and developing initiatives to ensure employees are provided with the technical skills to enable them to become fully competent in their roles. Providing direction and clarity on our technical and career pathways, to build organisational capability and skills Establishing a competency framework outlining competencies and behaviours which underpin the Invest NI values and behaviours and can be used to build leadership capability and performance within Invest NI. Leading on the creation of programs to identify and develop future leaders within the organisation with the aim of delivering tangible business benefits enabling the achievement of the business strategy. Implementing systems to evaluate and improve employee performance, including feedback mechanisms and performance reviews, with the aim of driving high performance ensuring that all procedures and timescales are adhered to by the organisation. Continuously improving the e-learning and digital content to facilitate effective training and assessment of employees, ensuring compliance with mandatory training, key procedures and processes. Programme manage the Graduate Programme to create and sustain a flow of management and leadership talent into the organisation, including devising and implementing an appropriate learning and development plan to optimise their performance. Leading initiatives to manage organisational change and ensure smooth transitions during periods of transformation. Leading on the continual review and improvement of processes and systems linked to Learning and Organisational Development with the aim of ensuring best use is made of technology and resources to drive improvements in performance management, people and skills development, thus striving to achieve best practice in all areas. Collaborating with various stakeholders, including senior management, to ensure alignment and support for learning and development initiatives. Managing the budget for learning and development activities, ensuring cost-effectiveness and efficient use of resources. Assessing the effectiveness of learning and development programs and reporting on outcomes to senior management. This list is not exhaustive, and the successful applicant will be required to perform additional duties as allocated by management. Personnel Specification To be considered for the role, candidates must be able to demonstrate, by the closing date for applications, experience in the following essential criteria. You must demonstrate this experience through specific examples. Minimum of Level 6 qualification in Human Resources, business, L&D or OD, or At least 5 years' wide-ranging experience of designing and implementing L&D interventions to enhance organisation capability, or An equivalent professional qualification At least 3 years' experience of developing and implementing learning & development and organisational development strategies in line with organisational priorities , which should include designing and implementing L&D interventions, talent management, and developing leadership capability Strategic budget management experience with responsibility for ensuring cost-effectiveness in learning and development activities Experience in designing and implementing skills and/or learning strategies, including skills development to meet future organisational needs Experience in managing and delivering change programmes Strong leadership and management skills Ability to develop and implement strategic plans aligned with organisational goals Excellent verbal and written communication skills Ability to evaluate the effectiveness of L&D programmes and make data-driven decisions Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships, work across diverse teams, adapt to change, and lead change initiatives In-depth understanding of current trends in: Learning & Development Talent Management / Succession Planning Leadership Development Performance Management And how these enable a high-performance culture Defined as reporting to "Director" level or to a "Head Of" level if the experience has been gained in a large organisation Terms, Conditions, Benefits The Head of Learning & OD is a permanent and full-time, 37 hours per week; however, Invest NI offers a range of flexibilities to enable a better work life balance for our people. Salary The salary range for this position is £61,673 - £64,469 (from 1 ST August 2025). The entry point for the successful candidate will be at the minimum of the range. Pension We offer all employees access to an attractive pension scheme. Full details can be found on the Principal Civil Service Pensions Scheme (Northern Ireland) website at Location This role is based in Invest NI's Bedford Street Headquarters. Holidays 25 days per annum, increasing to 30 days after 5 years, with an additional 12 Public and Privilege holidays. The leave year runs from 1st February to 31st January. Leave entitlement in the period prior to the start of the new leave year is calculated on a pro rata basis. Flexible Working Hours The standard working hours are 37 per week, Monday to Friday. Employees will be required from time to time to work outside normal working hours to fulfil the demands of the role . click apply for full job details
Sep 26, 2025
Full time
Head of Learning & OD - Invest NI MCS Group is delighted to be partnering exclusively with Invest NI, as they seek to appoint a Head of Learning & OD on a full-time permanent basis. The successful candidate will design, develop and implement learning and organisational development (OD) programmes and interventions to enhance Invest NI's efficiency and long-term success. This will ultimately improve the organisation's capacity to achieve its goals while fostering a healthy work environment, and encouraging a culture of collaboration, continuous learning, and adaptability. Invest NI Invest NI is transforming to be a leading economic development agency responsible for driving a high-performance economy. They do this by supporting new and existing small to large businesses from right across the region to increase export sales, drive high value job creation, improve skills and boost productivity; whilst also attracting new inward investment to the region. The role will sit within Invest NI's People and Culture Group, who's objective is to support the delivery of their business strategy by providing a full range of cost effective and efficient, business aligned people solutions and services. The Group adopts a Trusted Business Partnership approach, working as advisers to the organisation to offer a range of people solutions that assist Invest NI to deliver service excellence to our customers. About the Role Reporting to the Executive Director, People & Culture, you will design, develop, and implement learning and OD programs and interventions. The primary goal is to enhance Invest NI's efficiency and long-term success by improving the organisation's capacity to achieve its goals. This includes fostering a healthy work environment, encouraging a culture of collaboration, continuous learning, and adaptability. The role is crucial in driving the organisation's growth and ensuring that it remains competitive and effective in achieving its objectives. Key Responsibilities include: Playing a pivotal role in the development and implementation of a People and Organisational Development Strategy, in conjunction with the Executive Director, People & Culture, which will embed a high-performance culture, and support the implementation of Invest NI's strategy and the Minister's Vision. Developing and implementing strategies and initiatives for learning and development that align with Invest NI's goals and objectives. Developing, obtaining approval for, implementing and continuously reviewing Invest NI's Skills Strategy and associated Learning & Development Plan. This includes ensuring robust assessment of skills needs and gaps, establishing fit for purpose skills-based learning models and the development of plans to ensure critical skills gaps are successfully filled. Developing, implementing and continuously improving a Talent Management Plan to improve all aspects of the employee experience, to include effective identifying and nurturing of talent within the organisation, succession planning and career development. Collaborating with the Head of HR Operations and the Head of HR Transformation on strategic workforce planning to ensure Invest NI recruits, develops and retains the right skills and capabilities to develop a talent pipeline thus securing long-term organisational success. Designing and overseeing learning interventions, training programs, workshops, and other educational initiatives to enhance employee skills and knowledge. Manage the end-to-end learning and development strategy for Invest NI. This involves contract managing external partners to facilitate the delivery of a wide range of programmes including leadership and management development, technical competencies, procedural and compliance training, soft skills and on boarding as well as ad hoc bespoke solutions as part of the overall annual people development curriculum. Creating and overseeing learning and developing initiatives to ensure employees are provided with the technical skills to enable them to become fully competent in their roles. Providing direction and clarity on our technical and career pathways, to build organisational capability and skills Establishing a competency framework outlining competencies and behaviours which underpin the Invest NI values and behaviours and can be used to build leadership capability and performance within Invest NI. Leading on the creation of programs to identify and develop future leaders within the organisation with the aim of delivering tangible business benefits enabling the achievement of the business strategy. Implementing systems to evaluate and improve employee performance, including feedback mechanisms and performance reviews, with the aim of driving high performance ensuring that all procedures and timescales are adhered to by the organisation. Continuously improving the e-learning and digital content to facilitate effective training and assessment of employees, ensuring compliance with mandatory training, key procedures and processes. Programme manage the Graduate Programme to create and sustain a flow of management and leadership talent into the organisation, including devising and implementing an appropriate learning and development plan to optimise their performance. Leading initiatives to manage organisational change and ensure smooth transitions during periods of transformation. Leading on the continual review and improvement of processes and systems linked to Learning and Organisational Development with the aim of ensuring best use is made of technology and resources to drive improvements in performance management, people and skills development, thus striving to achieve best practice in all areas. Collaborating with various stakeholders, including senior management, to ensure alignment and support for learning and development initiatives. Managing the budget for learning and development activities, ensuring cost-effectiveness and efficient use of resources. Assessing the effectiveness of learning and development programs and reporting on outcomes to senior management. This list is not exhaustive, and the successful applicant will be required to perform additional duties as allocated by management. Personnel Specification To be considered for the role, candidates must be able to demonstrate, by the closing date for applications, experience in the following essential criteria. You must demonstrate this experience through specific examples. Minimum of Level 6 qualification in Human Resources, business, L&D or OD, or At least 5 years' wide-ranging experience of designing and implementing L&D interventions to enhance organisation capability, or An equivalent professional qualification At least 3 years' experience of developing and implementing learning & development and organisational development strategies in line with organisational priorities , which should include designing and implementing L&D interventions, talent management, and developing leadership capability Strategic budget management experience with responsibility for ensuring cost-effectiveness in learning and development activities Experience in designing and implementing skills and/or learning strategies, including skills development to meet future organisational needs Experience in managing and delivering change programmes Strong leadership and management skills Ability to develop and implement strategic plans aligned with organisational goals Excellent verbal and written communication skills Ability to evaluate the effectiveness of L&D programmes and make data-driven decisions Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships, work across diverse teams, adapt to change, and lead change initiatives In-depth understanding of current trends in: Learning & Development Talent Management / Succession Planning Leadership Development Performance Management And how these enable a high-performance culture Defined as reporting to "Director" level or to a "Head Of" level if the experience has been gained in a large organisation Terms, Conditions, Benefits The Head of Learning & OD is a permanent and full-time, 37 hours per week; however, Invest NI offers a range of flexibilities to enable a better work life balance for our people. Salary The salary range for this position is £61,673 - £64,469 (from 1 ST August 2025). The entry point for the successful candidate will be at the minimum of the range. Pension We offer all employees access to an attractive pension scheme. Full details can be found on the Principal Civil Service Pensions Scheme (Northern Ireland) website at Location This role is based in Invest NI's Bedford Street Headquarters. Holidays 25 days per annum, increasing to 30 days after 5 years, with an additional 12 Public and Privilege holidays. The leave year runs from 1st February to 31st January. Leave entitlement in the period prior to the start of the new leave year is calculated on a pro rata basis. Flexible Working Hours The standard working hours are 37 per week, Monday to Friday. Employees will be required from time to time to work outside normal working hours to fulfil the demands of the role . click apply for full job details
Are you looking to make a difference as a Chief Cardiac Physiologist? We're recruiting on behalf of Southern Health and Social Care Trust to recruit a Chief Cardiac Physiologist. This is a great opportunity to join the trust, where the post holder will be an enthusiastic, motivated physiologist working in the Echo Team as a Band 7 Echocardiographer. They will be essential in supporting and delivering a, safe, efficient, patient centred service. The role: Perform and independently report a wide range of specialist echocardiography procedures, including TTE, TOE, DSE, contrast echo, and exercise echo. Contribute to the development of the echocardiography service by drafting and reviewing clinical policies and maintaining optimal stock levels. Deliver training and mentorship to cardiac physiologists, students, and medical staff, while supporting multidisciplinary teamwork with expert clinical input. Remain up to date with advancements in echocardiography through continuous professional development and maintaining British Society of Echocardiography accreditation. Respond autonomously to clinical emergencies and technical challenges, demonstrating effective problem-solving and decision-making. Support service delivery through flexible working, including extended hours, seven-day cover, and cross-site duties as needed. Undertake managerial responsibilities such as equipment evaluation, audit participation, data reporting, and ensuring adherence to quality, safety, and professional standard The Person As the successful candidate you will have the following background and experience: Essential: BSc Honours in Clinical Physiology (cardiology) or equivalent. Post qualification experience, with at least 2 years at a senior level. Hold a valid drivers license. What's in it for you?: Salary: £46,148 per annum. Generous annual leave allowance. To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please send an up to date CV via the link provided or contact Zachery Downes Specialist Consultant at MCS Group . Even if this position is not right for you, we may have others that are. Please visit MCS Group to view a wide selection of our current jobs MCS Group is committed to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion for all, being the first recruitment agency in NI to achieve Bronze Diversity Mark accreditation, if you have a disability which means you require a reasonable adjustment to be considered at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us and we will endeavour to facilitate the request. Not all agencies are the same MCS Group are passionate about providing a first-class service to all our customers and have an independent review rating of 4.9 stars on Google.
Sep 24, 2025
Full time
Are you looking to make a difference as a Chief Cardiac Physiologist? We're recruiting on behalf of Southern Health and Social Care Trust to recruit a Chief Cardiac Physiologist. This is a great opportunity to join the trust, where the post holder will be an enthusiastic, motivated physiologist working in the Echo Team as a Band 7 Echocardiographer. They will be essential in supporting and delivering a, safe, efficient, patient centred service. The role: Perform and independently report a wide range of specialist echocardiography procedures, including TTE, TOE, DSE, contrast echo, and exercise echo. Contribute to the development of the echocardiography service by drafting and reviewing clinical policies and maintaining optimal stock levels. Deliver training and mentorship to cardiac physiologists, students, and medical staff, while supporting multidisciplinary teamwork with expert clinical input. Remain up to date with advancements in echocardiography through continuous professional development and maintaining British Society of Echocardiography accreditation. Respond autonomously to clinical emergencies and technical challenges, demonstrating effective problem-solving and decision-making. Support service delivery through flexible working, including extended hours, seven-day cover, and cross-site duties as needed. Undertake managerial responsibilities such as equipment evaluation, audit participation, data reporting, and ensuring adherence to quality, safety, and professional standard The Person As the successful candidate you will have the following background and experience: Essential: BSc Honours in Clinical Physiology (cardiology) or equivalent. Post qualification experience, with at least 2 years at a senior level. Hold a valid drivers license. What's in it for you?: Salary: £46,148 per annum. Generous annual leave allowance. To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please send an up to date CV via the link provided or contact Zachery Downes Specialist Consultant at MCS Group . Even if this position is not right for you, we may have others that are. Please visit MCS Group to view a wide selection of our current jobs MCS Group is committed to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion for all, being the first recruitment agency in NI to achieve Bronze Diversity Mark accreditation, if you have a disability which means you require a reasonable adjustment to be considered at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us and we will endeavour to facilitate the request. Not all agencies are the same MCS Group are passionate about providing a first-class service to all our customers and have an independent review rating of 4.9 stars on Google.
Senior Tax Technology Consultant Location: Hybrid (1 day per month in London) Salary: £55,000 - £75,000 + benefits I'm working with a fast-growing tax technology company building next-gen tools to help global businesses stay ahead of evolving tax regulations - including Pillar 2. As demand increases, they're expanding their Solutions team and looking for a Senior Tax Technology Consultant to join them. This is a hands-on, client-facing role that blends your accounting/tax expertise with data and solution design - ideal for someone who's naturally analytical but also enjoys solving real-world client challenges. You'll be the person who turns complex tax requirements into practical, data-driven solutions. You'll own delivery from discovery through to implementation, working closely with the product and engineering teams. There's real autonomy here, and your input will shape how the platform evolves. What You'll Be Doing Leading technical solution design for Pillar 2 and wider tax automation products Gathering requirements from clients and translating them into structured solutions Mapping and manipulating client data using SQL in the company's own platform Partnering with product and engineering to influence future feature development Supporting the delivery of demos and helping clients get real value from the platform What They're Looking For 3+ years in accounting, tax, or audit - either in practice or in-house A recognised qualification (minimum part-qualified) - ACCA, ACA, or CTA Strong experience working with structured data and hands-on SQL skills Confident communicator - comfortable working with clients and cross-functional teams Bonus if you've used tools like Power BI or worked in a SaaS/data-led environment Why This Role Stands Out The work is meaningful - helping businesses stay compliant with emerging regulations You'll move fast, work closely with smart people, and have a big say in how things are built Flexible hybrid setup: just 1 day/month in the office, with remote-first autonomy Wellness allowance (£125/month), solid benefits, and a genuinely high-trust culture To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please contact Jack Tyrrell, Specialist Recruitment Consultant at MCS Group or send an up to date CV via the link provided. If this position is not right for you, we may have others that are. Please visit to view a wide selection of our current jobs or call us . All conversations will be treated in the strictest of confidence.
Sep 23, 2025
Full time
Senior Tax Technology Consultant Location: Hybrid (1 day per month in London) Salary: £55,000 - £75,000 + benefits I'm working with a fast-growing tax technology company building next-gen tools to help global businesses stay ahead of evolving tax regulations - including Pillar 2. As demand increases, they're expanding their Solutions team and looking for a Senior Tax Technology Consultant to join them. This is a hands-on, client-facing role that blends your accounting/tax expertise with data and solution design - ideal for someone who's naturally analytical but also enjoys solving real-world client challenges. You'll be the person who turns complex tax requirements into practical, data-driven solutions. You'll own delivery from discovery through to implementation, working closely with the product and engineering teams. There's real autonomy here, and your input will shape how the platform evolves. What You'll Be Doing Leading technical solution design for Pillar 2 and wider tax automation products Gathering requirements from clients and translating them into structured solutions Mapping and manipulating client data using SQL in the company's own platform Partnering with product and engineering to influence future feature development Supporting the delivery of demos and helping clients get real value from the platform What They're Looking For 3+ years in accounting, tax, or audit - either in practice or in-house A recognised qualification (minimum part-qualified) - ACCA, ACA, or CTA Strong experience working with structured data and hands-on SQL skills Confident communicator - comfortable working with clients and cross-functional teams Bonus if you've used tools like Power BI or worked in a SaaS/data-led environment Why This Role Stands Out The work is meaningful - helping businesses stay compliant with emerging regulations You'll move fast, work closely with smart people, and have a big say in how things are built Flexible hybrid setup: just 1 day/month in the office, with remote-first autonomy Wellness allowance (£125/month), solid benefits, and a genuinely high-trust culture To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please contact Jack Tyrrell, Specialist Recruitment Consultant at MCS Group or send an up to date CV via the link provided. If this position is not right for you, we may have others that are. Please visit to view a wide selection of our current jobs or call us . All conversations will be treated in the strictest of confidence.