A group of 40 students from across Northern Ireland have received a unique insight into the legal world, its culture, and its people through Pinsent Masons’ Schools’ Work Inspiration Day. Ashfield Girls, Belfast Boys’ Model, De la Salle, Dromore High, Larne Grammar, Methody, Our Lady and St Patrick’s, and partner […]
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Recruitment levels across Northern Ireland have remained steady in the third quarter of 2023, although many organisations continue to experience long-term skills shortages and difficulties when it comes to filling roles. The ‘NIJobs Job Report with Ulster Bank’ provides timely quarterly data and job listings, offering insight into recruitment trends, […]
Families from right across the north-west came out in big numbers to enjoy a free outdoor event that was sponsored by firmus energy and organised by local company In Your Space Circus. Held in the city’s picturesque Peace Garden on the Saturday, and the Walled Garden in Saint Columb’s Park […]
Senior politicians joined business leaders, stakeholders, and customers at the 13th annual firmus energy stakeholder briefing as Northern Ireland’s largest supplier of natural gas outlined its £120m investment plan to develop its network over the next five years along with its ambitious plans to transition to net zero carbon. Held […]
Leading homeless charity, Simon Community NI is set to make a big splash in September with the popular Dragon Boat Race in Belfast. The charity is calling out for local businesses, clubs and societies to play their part and tackle the homelessness emergency, as 250 people become homeless in Northern […]
Prime time favourite ‘Mahon’s Way’ is making a welcome return to local television screens this week, with the latest instalment of the programme being sponsored by gas supplier, firmus energy. The first of 12 episodes will be broadcast this Tuesday (August 8th) from 8.30pm on UTV, with viewers following presenter […]
Hiring platform NIJobs believes that 2023 will be a year of transition for the local recruitment market as businesses and job seekers continue to navigate through the cost-of-living crisis. The NIJobs Job Report, in partnership with Ulster Bank, tracks hiring activity in NI by analysing the platform’s job data, giving […]
Fly Atlantic today (22 November) unveiled its plans to launch a new low-cost transatlantic airline based at Belfast International Airport providing affordable direct flights to the US and Canada as well as a range of new British and continental European destinations. Once fully operational Fly Atlantic plans to operate 35 […]
Salary, job security, and career development opportunities rank top of the list when Northern Irish students are considering their future career options with potential employers. Salary expectations have increased by 8.3% in the last year, from an average starting salary of £25,148 to £27,256. Male students also expect a higher […]
Leading food retailer The Food Warehouse, which is part of the Iceland Foods Group, has announced the creation of up to 40 new jobs in West Belfast as part of a wider £1.4m investment. Situated in Westwood Retail Park, this will be the brand’s second supermarket store offering in Northern […]