Waterways Ireland
Christopher B. is a dedicated Human Resources professional with extensive experience in various HR roles. Currently serving as a Human Resources Administrator at Waterways Ireland since April 2023, Christopher has previously held positions as a Recruitment Officer at the Business Services Organisation from October 2021 to March 2023, and as a Human Resources Assistant at London South East Colleges from August 2018 to June 2019. A year spent in Australia from September 2019 to October 2020 adds to Christopher's diverse experiences. Additionally, Christopher worked as a Medical Human Resources Assistant at the Western Health and Social Care Trust from December 2017 to August 2018. Christopher earned a Bachelor of Science in Human Resource Management with a Diploma in Professional Practice from Ulster University between 2013 and 2017, alongside A-Level qualifications from St Comhghall's College and GCSEs from St. Joseph's College Enniskillen. Christopher also holds CIPD qualifications, further enhancing professional capabilities in the field.
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Waterways Ireland
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Waterways Ireland is the Navigation Authority for over 1000km of lakes, rivers and canals in Ireland and Northern Ireland. Waterways Ireland manages and promotes the Barrow Navigation, Erne System, Grand Canal, Lower Bann, Royal Canal, Shannon Navigation and Shannon-Erne Waterway. Employing over 380 people, Waterways Ireland was established in 1999 after the British Irish Agreement and is one of five cross-border bodies. Since inception, Waterways Ireland has invested in improving the waterway infrastructure including moorings, jetties, harbours and service blocks. The restoration of the main line of Royal Canal was completed in 2010 and planning permission is currently being sought for the restoration of the Ulster Canal from Lough Erne to Clones. Waterways Ireland has established partnerships with Local Authorities, LEADER partnerships, Failte Ireland and others to research, compile and implement Product Development Studies which provide a development pathway for tourism and recreation along the waterway corridors. In conjunction with Failte Ireland, Waterways Ireland is joint chair of Lakelands & Inland Waterways a 5 year product development and marketing strategy. Working with Failte Ireland, the former Shannon Development, Local Authorities and Tourism Ireland, investment in the lakeland corridor of over €3million has been leveraged. Following a midterm review the strategy is being revised and refined and is expected to deliver further for the waterway corridor.