Thank you for requesting an application pack for the post of:

Electrician at Corporate Headquarters, Cultra

Please find enclosed:

Job description and Personnel Specification General terms and conditions Application Form Monitoring questionnaire

Please return completed application forms to hr@nmni.com or by post to -

Human Resources DepartmentNational Museums Northern IrelandUlster Folk and Transport Museum153 Bangor RoadCultraHolywoodBT18 0EU

PLEASE DO NOT DETACH ANY PAGES FROM THE APPLICATION FORM.

INCOMPLETE APPLICATION FORMS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

THE CLOSING DATE FOR RETURN OF APPLICATIONS IS:

4.00PM ON FRIDAY 25 JANUARY 2019

APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AFTER THE CLOSING TIME AND DATE WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

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JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Electrician

Grade: MT3 Salary Scale: £23,925 - £24,975

Department: Buildings and Estates Location: Corporate Headquarters, Cultra

Responsible to: Head of Buildings and Estates Duration: Full Time on call arrangement

Organisational background:

National Museums Northern Ireland is an ambitious organisation delivering award-winning museum services to more than 700,000 visitors annually. Our mission is to:

Develop, manage and care for our collections to benefit current and future generations Make our collections accessible to the widest possible audiences Play a leading role in the economic and social wellbeing and future of this place Build an organisation where people feel valued

National Museums Northern Ireland was established by The National Museums & Galleries (NI) Order 1998, and comprises the Ulster Museum, Ulster Folk & Transport Museum and Ulster American Folk Park. The organisation receives its core funding from the Department for Communities (DfC), but generates income and sponsorship from a variety of other sources to meet its revenue and capital expenditure needs.

Overall purpose of job:

The postholder will form part of a dedicated Maintenance Team, responsible to the Head of Buildings and Estates and site management team for providing an efficient maintenance service to the buildings and services around the Ulster Folk and Transport Museum site. This will include working on the museum’s exhibit buildings, gallery displays and exhibitions. In addition, on occasions it will be necessary to perform duties at other National Museums Northern Ireland (NMNI) sites.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1 To carry out all statutory electrical inspection and testing throughout the museum site such as emergency lighting testing, PAT testing and fixed wire tests.

2 To carry out daily general and preventative maintenance throughout the museums estate.

3 To carry out or assist in other areas of associated maintenance, including minor plumbing and joinery work throughout the estate.

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4 To assist in the preparation, planning and operation of a regular maintenance schedule in conjunction with the Head of Buildings and Estates and site management team.

5 To use the site maintenance database as a means of recording and carrying out minor repairs works.

6 To order and check electrical materials and other deliveries as required.

7 To be committed to good health and safety and access practice and ensure familiarity with NMNI health and safety policies, procedures and guidelines.

8 To carry out work at heights using suitable access equipment.

9 To undertake electrical and other training as required developing new techniques and safe systems of work.

10 To ensure high standards of management and security of vehicles, stores, equipment and materials, carrying out regular inspections and taking appropriate action where required.

11 To train and mentor selected staff, apprentices or volunteers in relation to electrical skills.

12 To meet and greet museum visitors at all times in a friendly and polite manner, and provide high standards of customer care.

13 To manage and work as part of an ‘on call’ rota providing emergency maintenance cover for evenings, weekends, public holidays and event days.

Leadership and Staff Development14 To undertake appropriate training and personal development programmes.15 Act as a role model to staff and colleagues within National Museums NI.

Communication16 To establish and maintain effective methods of internal communication including the use of

appropriate technology.17 Develop a close and productive working relationship across sites and all National Museums NI

Directorates.

Other 18 To carry out other duties as required by the Museum, consistent with the grade and

responsibilities of the post.

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PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential Shortlisting Criteria

1. A minimum of 2 GCSE’s at Grade C or above in Maths and English (or equivalent)

AND

2 years’ previous practical experience as a fully qualified electrician

OR

3 years’ previous practical experience as a fully qualified electrician.

2. Hold a time served electrical qualification with a relevant body such as NVQ or IEE with verifiable certification

3. Hold the 17th Edition of IEE Regulations BS7671

4. Possess a recognised Health and Safety qualification such as CSR card holder or equivalent.

5. Possess a current valid driving license.

Desirable Shortlisting CriteriaPlease note that in the event of a large number of applications, that the desirable criteria will be used as part of the shortlisting process.

1. Possess an additional recognised H&S qualification e.g. working at heights, erecting tower scaffold, etc.

2. Experience of working in a small multi-skilled and multi-disciplinary maintenance team.

3. Experience of managing apprenticeships and mentoring skills in an electrical environment.

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General terms and conditions of employment

Electrician at Corporate Headquarters, CultraThis is an indication of the conditions of employment and is not intended to be exhaustive. A full list of details will be provided on appointment.

Hours and Attendance This is a full time post and the successful candidate will be expected to work 37 hours per week. There will also be a requirement to work as part of an ‘on call’ rota providing emergency maintenance cover for evenings, weekends, public holidays and event days. Salary The post is graded on the MT3 salary scale currently £23,925 - £24,975 per annum. The starting salary is normally the minimum of the pay scale.

Pension Staff are eligible for membership of the Principal Civil Service Pension Scheme. Further details of the terms and entitlements under this scheme will be made available upon commencement of employment.

Annual Leave The annual leave entitlement will be 25 days, rising to 30 days after 5 years’ service plus 12 bank / public holidays.

Learning and DevelopmentNational Museums Northern Ireland promotes learning and development opportunities within the organisation.

Pre-Employment Checks If you are under consideration for appointment you will be required to undergo an Access NI check.

Details of two referees should be provided. Referees will only be contacted after interviews have taken place.

All applicants are required to be fit for the complete range of duties as outlined and will be required to complete a Health Declaration Form and may be required to attend a medical examination.

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Data ProtectionPersonal information that you provide in connection with your application and information subsequently provided during the course of your employment, will be used and processed by National Museums NI and our pension administrators and occupational health advisers. This will be in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Data Protection Bill, in order to perform an employment contract and to comply with legal obligations. Please ensure that the information you give to us is correct and that you let us know of any changes as soon as possible. Further information can be found through the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) website, which includes your individual rights under GDPR: https://ico.org.uk/for-organisations/guide-to-the-general-data-protection-regulation-gdpr/

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Application Form for Electrician at the Corporate Headquarters, Cultra

Please complete this form accurately and in as much detail as possible, using typescript or BLACK INK. Applications for this post will only be accepted on this form and CVs will not be accepted. Please note that the closing date for the return of completed application forms is 4pm on Friday 25 January 2019

PERSONAL DETAILS

Surname Forenames Title

Address

Postcode

Email address

Telephone Numbers Home Work Mobile

Do you require a work permit to work in the UK? Yes / No

If yes, please provide details

Do you require any adjustments to take part in our selection process effectively? Yes / No

If yes, please provide details

Please indicate any dates you will not be available for interview

ACADEMIC OR OTHER QUALIFICATIONS (Documentary Evidence will be required from the successful candidate)

School, college, university etc Qualifications and date obtained

MEMBERSHIP OF PROFESSIONAL/TECHNICAL BODIES

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Ref. ELE0119/

Name of Association or body Status and date of membership

PRESENT/MOST RECENT POSITION

Employer’s Name

Address

Job Title

Start date Current or final salary

Notice required Earliest available start date

Reason for leaving or seeking other employmentBrief outline of your duties/responsibilities (please continue on a separate sheet if necessary)

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OTHER PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT (List previous employment starting with the most recent)

From To Employer’s name Job title and main duties Reason for leavingand address and final salary

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PLEASE OUTLINE HOW YOU FEEL YOU MEET EACH OF THE CRITERIA BELOW. EACH OF YOUR RESPONSES SHOULD BE LIMITED TO 250 WORDS.

It is important that you demonstrate how you satisfy the full requirements of the post as NMNI will interview only those candidates who appear from the information provided to have the best knowledge, skills and experience associated with the duties of the post. Please use an additional sheet if required.

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

1. A minimum of 2 GCSE’s at Grade C or above in Maths and English (or equivalent) AND 2 years’ previous practical experience as a fully qualified electrician OR 3 years’ previous practical experience as a fully qualified electrician.

2. Hold a time served electrical qualification with a relevant body such as NVQ or IEE with verifiable certification

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3. Hold the 17th Edition of IEE Regulations BS7671

4. Possess a recognised Health and Safety qualification such as CSR card holder or equivalent.

5. Possess a current valid driving license.

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Additional Shortlisting CriteriaPlease note that in the event of a large number of applications being received, the desirable criteria will be used as part of the shortlisting process.

Desirable Criteria

1. Possess an additional recognised H&S qualification e.g. working at heights, erecting tower scaffold, etc.

2. Experience of working in a small multi-skilled and multi-disciplinary maintenance team.

3. Experience of managing apprenticeships and mentoring skills in an electrical environment.

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FURTHER INFORMATIONPlease give details of any interests or activities outside work or any other information, which you consider relevant to your application.

REFERENCESPlease provide details for two people who are able to provide references relating to your work experience and suitability for the post for which you are applying. One referee should be your current or most recent employer. Referees will only be contacted after interviews have taken place.

Name NamePosition PositionAddress Address

Telephone TelephoneEmail Email

HEALTHPlease note that if you are under consideration for appointment you will be required to complete a Health Declaration Form and may have to attend a medical examination.

CRIMINAL RECORDPlease note if you are under consideration for appointment you will be required to be checked through ACCESS NI.

DECLARATIONI hereby certify that all the information given by me as part of this recruitment process is correct to the best of my knowledge and that all the questions relating to me have been accurately and fully answered.

A candidate found to have knowingly given false information or to have wilfully suppressed any material fact may be liable for disqualification or, if appointed, to dismissal.

Signature Date

National Museums Northern Ireland is committed to equal opportunity in employment. All applications for employment are considered strictly on the basis of merit.

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MONITORING QUESTIONNAIRE

Post Electrician

Reference ELE0119/

National Museums Northern Ireland is committed to equality of opportunity as reflected in our Equal Opportunities Policy and Equality Scheme. Monitoring is an essential step in this process. We would therefore ask you to complete this form.

1a Date of Birth 1b National Insurance Number

2 Gender Male Female

3 Marital Status Single Married Divorced

Widowed Separated

4 Ethnic Origin White Indian Pakistani

Black African Black Caribbean Black Other

Irish Traveller Mixed Ethnic Group Bangladeshi

Chinese Other, please specify

5 Disability The Disability Discrimination Act 1995 defines a disabled person as someone with a physical or mental impairment which has a substantive and long-term adverse effect on his/her ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities.

Having read this definition do you consider that you are a disabled person or that you have a disability?

Yes No

If you have answered ‘Yes’ to the above question please tick the appropriate boxes below to indicate the nature of your disability (tick as many as apply to you):

Visual Impairment

Hearing Impairment Learning Disability

Mental Health Difficulty

Mobility Impairment Speech Impairment

Reduced Physical Capacity

Physical Co-ordination Difficulties

Severe Disfigurement

Other, please specify

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6 Community Background

We are required to monitor the community background of applicants and employees, as stipulated by the Fair Employment and Treatment (NI) Order 1998.

Regardless of whether we practice religion, most of us in Northern Ireland are seen as either Roman Catholic or Protestant. We therefore ask you to indicate your community background below. If you do not complete this section we are encouraged to use the ‘residuary method’ of monitoring, which means that we can make a determination on the basis of personal information on file or your application form.

Protestant Community

Roman Catholic Community

Neither

7 Religious Belief We monitor the Religious Belief of applicants and employees. We recognise that there may be occasions where Religious Belief differs to perceived Community Background, especially where the residuary method has been used to make a determination.

In order to ensure that our records are correct, please indicate your Religious Belief by ticking one box below.

Christian Muslim Hindu

Sikh Jewish Buddhist

None Other, please specify

8 Dependants We understand persons with dependants to be those with personal responsibility for the care of a child, the care of a person with an incapacitating disability and/or the care of a dependant elderly person.

Do you have dependants?

Yes No

9 Age We monitor the age group of applicants and employees, in line with the Employment Equality (Age) Regulations (NI) 2006.

We therefore ask you to indicate your age grouping by ticking the appropriate box below.

16 – 29 30 – 44 45 – 59

60 - 69 70 – 74 75 +

10 How did you hear about this vacancy?

The above information will be used for Equal Opportunities Monitoring only. The questionnaire will be kept separate from the application form and the selection panel will not have access to it.

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