Northern Ireland Graduate Recrutiment Fair

NORTHERN IRELAND GRADUATE RECRUTIMENT FAIR

Tuesday 12 June 2007, 11.00 am – 4.00 pm

Queen’s University Belfast

Please Note:

The event is taking place in three venues, all of which are in close proximity – see attached Campus Map

Those wishing to attend must register in the Foyer of the Whitla Hall,

where a free copy of the Fair Programme and Floor Plan will be available.

There will also be CV Clinic on the Gallery Area, above the Foyer of the Whitla Hall.

ORGANISATIONS ATTENDING AS OF 7JUNE 2007

WHITLA HALL / SOUTH DINING HALL / GREAT HALL
ACCA Ireland
Accenture
Acheson & Glover
AIB
Bank of Ireland Securities Services
BBC Northern Ireland
Cemex (NI)
CIMA
Citco Fund Services
Citigroup
Clarke Group
Coca-Cola Bottlers (Ulster)
Endsleigh Insurance
Ernst Young
FG Wilson
First Derivatives
Gem
GreenHat Consulting
HM Government Communications Centre
Institute of Certified Public Accountants in Ireland
IT Professional Academy
Kingspan Group
Liberty Information Technology
Lidl
Management Development Services
Meridio
mFormation Technologies
Mouchel Parkman
Murex
NI Civil Service
NI Health & Social Care: Engineering Graduate Training Scheme
Norbrook Laboratories
Norfolkline
Parity – Intro and E2 Programmes
Public Appointments Service
Queen’s University Belfast
Raytheon Systems
Real Resourcing
Schrader Electronics
Shell Livewire
Stryker Instruments
The Open University in Ireland
Terex
University of Ulster
including Campus One
Valpar Industrial
Viridian Group
Wilson Nesbitt / CEM Systems & American Dynamics
College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (Loughry Campus)
Consilium Technologies
Deloitte
Dynamic Equipment Company
Faculty of Business & Management, University of Ulster
Faculty of Life & Health Sciences, University of Ulster
FP McCann
Fujitsu Services
HSBC Securities Services (Ireland)
InterTradeIreland FUSION
Latens Systems
Nacco Materials Handling
Oracle
PricewaterhouseCoopers
Quinn Group
RoevinManagement Services
Royal Navy & Royal Marines
Ryobi Aluminium Casting
School of Management & Economics, Queen’s University Belfast
The College of Law
Waterways Ireland
Wombat Financial Services / Almac Group
Army Officer Careers
Copeland
EPS Environmental
Ericsson Ireland
Henry Group (NI)
John Sisk & Son
Lagan Technologies
MDS Pharma
NI Fire & Rescue Service
SAP Research Center, Belfast
Thales Air Defence
Ulster Bank
Xilinx
ACCA IRELAND
ACCA, Association of Certified and Chartered Accountants, is one of the largest and fastest growing international accountancy bodies with over 296,000 students and 115,000 members in 170 Countries. To obtain the qualification graduates must pass the exams and obtain three years work experience.
Katherine Moore
Senior Student Adviser
ACCA IRELAND
9 Leeson Park
Dublin 6
Tel 00 353 1 4988917
Fax 00 353 1 4963615
Email
Website / TRAINEE CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS
Graduates from all disciplines are accepted. Exemptions may be granted from ACCA exams, depending on relevance of degree. Exemptions can be checked on website
HOW TO APPLY
Complete ACCA Registration Form by 15 August 2007 for December 2007 exams.
ACCENTURE
Accenture is a global; management consulting, technology services and outsourcing company committed to delivering innovation. Accenture collaborates with its clients to help them become high performance businesses and governments. Accenture Technology Solutions is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Accenture that employs technology enthusiasts who focus on application development, systems administration work, and software maintenance – providing practical programming and technology implementation for business.
Eimear Cusack
Graduate Recruiter
ACCENTURE
1 Harbourmaster Place
IFSC
Dublin 1
Tel 00 353 1 646 2000
Email
Website / JUNIOR SOFTWARE ENGINEER, 2.2 Computer Science or related
Accenture Technology Solutions is the place for someone looking for a challenging IT career and access to the kind of training, expertise and development tools that only a large company can offer. Our international reach also means you could have the opportunity to be part of a truly global organisation of smart, technically-minded people and work with dynamic clients in countries all over the world.
At Accenture Technology Solutions, we look for people who enjoy technology challenges to help Accenture clients succeed. As part of our global team, you'll be working with the latest software and leading-edge development tools - giving you the opportunity to build specialist skills and expertise on the job. We need people who thrive on tough technology challenges. People who can help turn innovative ideas into effective results.
If you’re looking for new and enjoyable work, this could be the place for you.
A Junior Software Engineer assists in the development, delivery and management of technology-based business solutions. A Programmer/Junior Software Engineer has some experience in coding, testing and implementing configuration changes and assisting in the design of software applications to meet both functional and technical requirements. Key responsibilities may include:

• Supporting the technical design process by participating in the analysis of technical application requirements
• Assisting in implementing analyses that will identify requirements related to people, processes and technology
• Participating in implementing the technical infrastructure, including networks, platforms and servers, enterprise enabling, application enabling, security and operations management
• Assisting in the integration of technical and application components to meet business requirements
• Coding and testing program modules that meet design specifications; assisting in design
• Maintaining, tuning and repairing applications to keep them performing according to technical and functional specifications; providing user support
• Participating in execution and documentation of tests necessary to ensure that an application or technical environment meets performance requirements
• Executing conversion plans and document possible improvements; identifying disruptions in the processes

LOCATION(S)
Dublin
HOW TO APPLY
Apply on line at
ACHESON & GLOVER
Acheson & Glover is one of Ireland’s leading concrete products manufacturers and employs over 430 people at each of its six sites across Northern Ireland. The Company has a range of career opportunities and welcome applications from all disciplines.
Jennifer McKenna
HR Assistant
ACHESON & GLOVER
127 Crievehill Road
Fivemiletown
Co Tyrone
BT75 0SY
Tel 028 8952 1275
Fax 028 8952 1866
Email
Website / STRUCTURAL DESIGN ENGINEERS
Required to liaise with our clients throughout GB, contractors and the local design team to produce optimum design solutions for concrete construction products using AutoCAD (v2002+). The successful candidate will have a third level question in a relevant structural discipline, IT literacy, AutoCAD detailing experience along with excellent organisational, analytical and numeric skills.
STRUCTURAL DESIGN TECHNICIAN
The successful candidate will assume responsibility for design products with our clients and contracts managers throughout GB. Operational responsibilities include producing structural detail drawings using AutoCAD (v 2002) for Precast structures and hollow core floor unit projects. Applicants should have at least ONC or equivalent in a construction /engineering related discipline, AutoCAD detailing experience, IT literacy and be self motivated, with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
LOCATION(S)
Fivemiletown, Dungannon, Belcoo, Magherafelt, Toome, Carryduff
HOW TO APPLY
Company Application Form
AIB
AIB Group is Ireland’s leading financial services organisation with offices in Ireland, UK, Poland and elsewhere in Europe and the USA. Our IT Division (Enterprise Systems and Technology) employs over 1,000 staff in multiple locations and provides application development, technical and operational support and architectural services to a growing internal customer base across the organisation. It is organised into six functional units, reflecting our diverse specialist skills and the nature of the businesses we support.
Olivia French
HR Resourcing Specialist
HR Shared Services
AIB GROUP
3rdFloor, Iona Building, Block B
158 Shelbourne Road
Ballsbridge
Dublin 4
Tel 00 353 1 772 1100
Fax 00 353 1 660 7460
Email
Website / VACANCIES
Within AIB we have a number of exciting and challenging career opportunities for IT Graduates (minimum 2.1 Degree) across a range of areas. We have been undergoing significant investment and enhancement of our IT Infrastructure and applications platforms to ensure we have the capacity to meet our growth requirements into the future and are committed to a number of ongoing strategic initiatives designed to bring about transformational improvements to our IT service capability including:

• A new Retail Transformation Programme involving the creation of a new Retail Banking Operating Model and the implementation of a new Bank Accounting system called Flexcube Retail, provided by iFlex Solutions.
• The delivery of common and shared solutions to customers in Human Resources (HR), Finance and Procurement in all AIB divisions using SAP technology.
• The establishment of a range of IT competency centres including Datawarehouse, Hyperion, AbInitio & Workflow.
• The migration of existing Datacentres to new high spec facilities increasing resilience and recovery times and ensuring sufficient capacity to meet our growth requirements.
• XP Migration to provide the latest version of Microsoft Operating System configured to meet the needs of users and provide faster response times and better performance and support for the latest versions of applications.
• The One Network Programme is a strategic refresh initiative which will deliver a new enterprise wide, scalable and resilient IP (Internet Protocol) based telephony infrastructure on which future business telephony solutions will be built and delivered. It is a programme for managing and delivering all of the networking activities required to deliver business solutions that utilise the core IP based telephony infrastructure.

We continuously assess new technology to determine suitability for use in AIB and ensure existing technologies are utilised to best advantage and kept up to date.
LOCATION(S)
Belfast, Dublin
HOW TO APPLY
Application form by 18 June 2007
ALMAC GROUP
Almac is a group of established businesses at the forefront of the Pharmaceutical industry. Our Company is a recognised global knowledge-based leader for the research, development and delivery of pharmaceutical services. Almac's services extend from drug discovery through all areas of clinical trials to the commercialisation of pharmaceutical products. Our commitment to Discovery, Development and Delivery in conjunction with our long term partnerships with the majority of the worlds leading pharmaceuticals guarantees a secure future for everyone.
The company is made up of the following divisions: Almac Diagnostics, Almac Sciences, Almac Clinical Services, Almac Clinical Technologies, Almac Pharma Services, Galen Ltd, KoGEN Ltd.
HR Administrator
ALMAC GROUP
20 Seagoe Industrial Estate
Craigavon
BT63 5QD
Tel 02838 332200
Fax 02838 350729
Email
Website / Senior Radiochemist - Ref AS/SR/02, Craigavon
BSc/MSc/PhD Chemistry or equivalent
Synthetic Organic Chemists - Ref AS/SOC/03, Craigavon
BSc/MSc/PhD Chemistry or equivalent
Synthetic Organic Chemist - Ref No AS/SOC/04, Elvingston, Edinburgh
PhD Chemistry or equivalent
Development Chemists - Ref AS/DC/04, Craigavon
BSc/MSc/PhD Chemistry or equivalent
Junior Applications Developer - Ref AG/JAD/01, Craigavon
IT degree or equivalent
Junior Software Test Analyst - Ref AG/JSTA/02, Craigavon
IT degree or equivalent
Analytical Positions - Ref APS/AP/01, Craigavon
Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry or a related subject
Formulation Development Scientists – Ref APS/SFS/01, Craigavon
Scientific or Technical related discipline
Validation Officer – Ref AS/VO/01, Craigavon
Chemical Engineering and/or process engineering related degree
LOCATION(S)
Craigavon, Edinburgh
HOW TO APPLY
For further information and to apply online visit
ARMY OFFICER CAREERS
The British Army is responsible for providing a defence force for the UK for deployment to international crises throughout the world. It is manned by highly trained, efficient and motivated officers and soldiers using the most up-to-date technology and equipment.
LtCol Philip West
Army Officer Careers Adviser
HQ RR&LS NI
Palace Barracks
Holywood
Co Down
BT18 9RF
Tel 028 9042 0171
Fax 028 9042 0168
Website / VACANCIES
The Army offers a variety of management opportunities, with responsibility commencing immediately after completion of the 44 week officer training course at Sandhurst. 85% of our applicants are graduates with a wide variety of degree disciplines. Salary during training is £22,679, rising to £27,260 on commissioning.
LOCATION(S)
Worldwide
HOW TO APPLY
CV with Covering Letter
BANK OF IRELAND SECURITIES SERVICES
Bank of Ireland Securities Services (BoISS) was the first organisation to set up a fund administration function in the International Fund Service Centre in Dublin. It is the largest Irish third party fund administrator and custodian in the Dublin Market.
Helena Flanagan
Recruitment Specialist
BANK OF IRELAND SECURITIES SERVICES
New Century House
IFSC
Lower Mayor Street
Dublin 1
Tel 00 353 1 673 7358
Fax 00 353 1 670 1380
Email
Website / VACANCIES
We are looking for candidates who are vibrant and self motivated, who are able to work to strict deadlines accurately, strong team player and have excellent communication skills. Enthusiasm and willingness to take on responsibility is essential in these roles and applicants must be keen to pursue a career in financial services.
Open to graduates of business, finance or accounting related disciplines, who are computer literate, eg having completed the ECDL.
LOCATION(S)
Dublin
HOW TO APPLY
Email CV and Covering to
BBC NORTHERN IRELAND
BBC NI is a national broadcaster producing a full range of award winning programmes for Television, Radio and Online for both Network and Regional output.
Tel 0870 333 1330
Website / VACANCIES
We are embarking on a new future leading the way in Digital Broadcasting whilst upholding the quality of output for which we are renowned. To gear up for the future we need to find 10 future content creators. This is a unique opportunity for creative people who embrace new technology to discover their place in the world of broadcasting.
Trainees will be based in Belfast on a 2 year contract starting in Autumn 2007. You will be offered an outstanding programme of training, incorporating a blend of formal and on the job approaches, with the opportunity to get an overview of Broadcasting during the first 9 months through structured placements and to specialise more during the rest of the programme.
If you are interested in applying for this scheme please be aware that our standards are high. We are looking for ambitious, talented and versatile individuals who are eager to learn. You will need to demonstrate that you are equally at home putting forward programme/story ideas as you would be developing, recording and editing them.(After some training of course) You will also have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to transform ideas to meet audience needs.
LOCATION(S)
Belfast
HOW TO APPLY
Via the online application form to be found by logging on to
CEM SYSTEMS & AMERICAN DYNAMICS
CEM Systems and American Dynamics, wholly owned subsidiaries of Tyco Safety Products; a global leader in the electronic security market, is strengthening its R&D activities outside the US. As part of this strategy the company proposes to expand its existing AccessControl and Video Systems sites, based in Belfast, to incorporate the development of software and hardware solutions for our global customers within the CCTV and digital recording market.
Roisin McCormick
Human Resources Manager
CEM SYSTEMS
Unit 6, RavenhillBusinessPark
Ravenhill Road
Belfast
BT6 8AW
Tel 028 9045 6767
Fax 028 90 45 4535
Email
Website / GRADUATE SOFTWARE, TEST, ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONIC ENGINEERS
We are now seeking talented software developers, test and electrical/ electronic engineers to take on key roles in the new R&D team. Our engineers take an active part in all phases of the development process, from documentation of requirements through to implementation, test, and product support. This role offers an exceptional opportunity to gain experience developing cutting-edge security solutions, using technologies such as C, C++, Windows, .NET, MFC, COM, STL, ATL, TCP/IP and XML. Tyco will provide a comprehensive training programme for graduate entrants.
To apply for these positions, you must hold a 2:2 degree or above in Computer Science, Software Engineering or Electrical and Electronic Engineering (or equivalent relevant degree).
Tyco offers benefits expected from a blue chip company including attractive salary and benefits package.
LOCATION(S)
Belfast
HOW TO APPLY
To request an application pack please email or write to Roisin McCormick at CEM Systems. Closing date for return of completed application forms is Friday 29 June 2007.
CEMEX (NI)
CEMEX (NI) Ltd. is a major supplier of readymix concrete, mortar, pre-cast concrete products and aggregates on the island of Ireland. We are committed to servicing the market with quality products, while recognising the necessity to develop a sympathetic balance between the needs of our customers and the protection of the environment, our employees and the wider communities in which we operate.
Stephanie Nethercott
Professionals in Development
CEMEX (NI) LTD
Cemex House
Upper Dunmurry Lane
Belfast
BT17 0AJ
Tel 028 9061 6611
Fax 028 9061 4375
Email
Website / PROFESSIONALS IN DEVELOPMENT (PID)
The PID is a fast track 12 month rotational programme. The successful applicant(s) will have the opportunity to develop in one of the following business segments: Ready Mix, Aggregates, and Strategic Planning, depending on their educational background and preference.
In order to be considered for the programme you should have graduated, either from an undergraduate or postgraduate degree, in Engineering, Business Administration or similar, and should have either a predicted or achieved qualification of 2:1 or higher. You must be proficient in English plus one additional language (preferably Spanish, French or German).
LOCATION(S)
Northern Ireland
HOW TO APPLY
CV and Covering Letter by 25 June 2007
CIMA
CIMA is the professional body for Chartered Management Accountants with over 158,000 students and members worldwide.You can train in any organisation, in any sector. Once qualified, you’ll have the skills to operate at senior levels, helping to shape organisational strategy and driving business forward.
CIMA
26 Chapter Street
London
SW1P 4NP
Tel 020 8849 2251
Fax 020 8849 2450
Email
Website / CHARTERED MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANTS
Ongoing vacancies for any disciplines available with CIMA training employers.
Visit the CIMA stand for more information and its relevance to your career or
LOCATION(S)
UK & International
HOW TO APPLY
Apply directly to employers recruiting graduates to train and study through CIMA.
CITCO FUND SERVICES
Citco Fund Services (Dublin) Ltd has been operating successfully since October 1999 and has established itself as the market leader in hedge fund administration with over $95 Billion in assets under administration.