Staff Vacancy Information
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Job Title: Business Development Executive (Full-time permanent)
36.25hrs, Salary Circa – £50k
Location: Newry Credit Union
Reports to: CEO
Job Summary: The Business Development Executive will play a pivotal role in identifying and pursuing growth opportunities, building strategic partnerships, enhancing our range of financial services, and leading new mortgage sales. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in business development, sales, and relationship management, with a passion for credit union principles and values.
Key Responsibilities:
•Market Analysis and Strategy: Conduct thorough market research and analysis to identify growth opportunities, competitive threats, and emerging trends. Develop and implement strategic plans to capitalise on identified opportunities.
•Mortgage Sales Leadership: Lead and manage the mortgage sales team, overseeing the entire mortgage origination process from lead generation to closing. Develop mortgage sales strategies to increase loan volume while ensuring responsible lending practices.
•Product Development: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and develop new financial products and services that meet the evolving needs of our members.
•Partnership Development: Identify, negotiate, and establish strategic partnerships with local businesses, organizations, and community groups to expand our member base and enhance our service offerings.
•Relationship Management: Develop and maintain strong relationships with existing members, partners, and stakeholders. Ensure excellent customer service and member satisfaction.
•Sales and Promotion: Develop and execute sales and promotional initiatives to increase business lending, mortgage sales, loan volume, savings, and other credit union products and services.
•Compliance and Risk Management: Stay informed about regulatory requirements and industry best practices to ensure that all activities comply with relevant laws and regulations. Mitigate risks associated with business development activities.
•Financial Analysis: Monitor and evaluate the financial performance of various products and services, making data-driven decisions to optimize profitability and member value.
•Team Collaboration: Work closely with credit union staff to align business development efforts with the credit union’s mission, goals, and values.
APPLICANTS SHOULD NOTE:
•Applications will only be considered from people who demonstrate on the application form that they meet all the essential criteria. The desirable criteria may be used at the shortlisting stage.
•Short-listing meetings will be held following the closing date for the post and the minimum criteria may be increased at this stage.
•It is intended to compile a waiting list of suitable applicants who may automatically be appointed to the relevant post should any similar vacancy arise within the next twelve months.
•Please forward your current CV for consideration to donna@newrycu.com
•The closing date for applications is 4.00 p.m. Friday 1st November 2025 – applications received after this will not be considered.
Business Development Executive (PDF – Job Description)
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Job Title: HR Manager (Full-time permanent)
36.25hrs, Salary Circa – £35-40K
Location: Newry Credit Union
Reports to: CEO
Job Summary:
The HR Manager will manage the HR function and have responsibility for the planning and delivery of HR service to Newry Credit Union. The role has a broad generalist remit and will be specifically responsible for advising management in relation to all aspects of staff management, development and all issues relating to organisational development processes and employee relation issues.
The HR Manager will work together with CEO and Senior Management Team, keeping up to date with Newry Credit Union service developments and continuously seeking to improve processes and ways of working, to ensure the provision of a seamless, efficient, and professional HR service.
Key Responsibilities
Development of the HR function
•Continuously develop the HR function in order to deliver a modern, flexible and effective service ensuring that it creates and adds value to Newry Credit Union.
•Manage the provision of all core HR services – recruitment & selection, learning and development, performance management, attendance management, key performance indicator reporting and management, health & wellbeing, employee relations, policy development and the full application of associated policies and procedures.
•Build strong working relationships with CEO/SMT/Other functions across the organisation in order to develop an understanding of these areas to enable the best level of support to be delivered.
Provision of HR Support & Guidance
•Develop HR Strategy for Newry Credit Union in conjunction with CEO/Board
•Work closely with CEO, Senior Management, and staff in assisting them to understand and implement policies and procedures and employment legislation changes.
•Provide advice on terms and conditions, pay and other remuneration issues.
•Work closely with managers to improve employee relations (ER) activity – particularly around absence and performance management, discipline, grievance, absence etc.
•Provide specialist knowledge, support and advice to line managers in relation to the effective application of HR best practice, HR policies, procedures, terms and conditions, and employment law requirements.
•Overall management of HR software
•Support Organisational Development projects to deliver interventions and associated change.
•Act as a catalyst for change and innovation, driving cultural change to transform service delivery and improve organisational effectiveness to Members.
•Embed Newry Credit Union values by facilitating organisational/cultural change
through engaging people in the identification/understanding of the need for change.
Recruitment & Selection
•Lead and participate in the recruitment & selection of the highest calibre of staff and improve the management of turnover so that Newry Credit Union is able to attract and retain people with the right skills and abilities needed to deliver financial services to its members.
•Recruit staff – developing job descriptions and person specifications, preparing advertisements, checking application forms, shortlisting, interviewing, references and selecting candidates in line with Newry Credit Union policy and legislative requirements.
•Ensure an effective induction programme for new staff to enable a full integration into the organisation.
Training & Development
•Plan training and development for new and existing staff.
•Maintain records of CU online learning and update information to training plans.
•Ensuring annual performance reviews are completed and advising managers of same.
•Support the development of performance management capabilities by providing guidance to managers to successfully translate their business goals into SMART performance objectives for individuals and teams.
Equality Promotion & Monitoring
•Promote equality and diversity as part of the culture of the organisation to include communications, induction training, etc.
•Assist in ensuring the organisation fulfils its legal responsibilities with regard to Equality Legislation, including monitoring all recruitment exercises in line with Newry Credit Union Recruitment and Equal Opportunities Policies, and taking action as appropriate.
•Complete and analyse the Equality Commission Monitoring Return on an annual basis
Administration & Reporting
•Ensure HR administration is carried out effectively and efficiently.
•Provide monthly HR updates and KPI reports to the CEO/Senior Management Team and Board.
•Managing internal HR IT system
•Manage attendance and associated issues including Return to Work interviews, occupational health referrals, risk assessments, etc.
•Research, draft and implement new and revised policies and procedures to reflect HR organisational approach or legislative changes.
Communications
•Participate as the HR representative of the Joint Staff Management Consultation Committee and co-ordinate monthly meetings.
•Participate as a member of the Health & Safety and Risk Committees.
Personal Development
•Proactively maintain and update own knowledge of HR issues including employment legislation, keeping abreast of changes in legislation and practice, ensuring that knowledge is shared and acted upon and that the organisation always remains compliant with all legislative requirements
•Ensure the use of up-to-date practices is developed through networking and alliances with relevant external HR personnel and formal bodies e.g. ILCU, FSB, CIPD, LRA, Equality Commission etc.
APPLICANTS SHOULD NOTE:
•Applications will only be considered from people who demonstrate on the application form that they meet all the essential criteria. The desirable criteria may be used at the shortlisting stage.
•Short-listing meetings will be held following the closing date for the post and the minimum criteria may be increased at this stage.
•It is intended to compile a waiting list of suitable applicants who may automatically be appointed to the relevant post should any similar vacancy arise within the next twelve months.
•Please forward your current CV for consideration to donna@newrycu.com
•The closing date for applications is 4.00 p.m. Friday 1st November 2025 – applications received after this will not be considered.
HR Manager (PDF – Job Description)
