Community Facilities Operative

COMMUNITY PLANNING COMMUNITY FACILITIES OPERATIVE Scale 3 (SCP 7-8) £26,403 – £26,824 +10% Allowance, pro rata for part time hours. Attractive employer pension contribution 1 x Permanent Part Time, 15 hours per week Location: You will be based primarily at Lilian Bland Pavilion, however may be required to work at any Community Centre across Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council. MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB To co-ordinate the operation of the Council’s Community Facilities to include supervised access and usage of the Facilities for user groups. Maintain a high standard of cleanliness and the general condition of the facilities and environs. Comply with the Council’s policies and procedures including those relating to health and safety, well-being and safeguarding. To co-ordinate activities and services to address changing demands according to community need and Council priorities with a particular focus on delivery of services within a Community Planning framework. To support the Community Facilities Supervisor to ensure maximum use of the Council’s Community Facilities as focal points for local communities providing a venue for social interaction, learning, sport and personal development. General applicant information: Please note that the panel will use ONLY the information provided on the application form for shortlisting. Therefore, you MUST demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria as set out in the specification for the post. Recruitment Process: The recruitment process will assess the suitability of the candidates against the requirements for the post including the 4 competencies identified in the Competence Framework for Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council. (A copy of the Competency framework is attached for information) A reserve list will be created for this post for a 12 month period and if this post becomes available either part time, full time, temporary or permanent within 12 months this will be offered to reserve candidates in order of merit. Please be advised, Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council operates a paper free recruitment and selection process. All communication relating to your application will be sent to the email address that you have provided during login. CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS IS 28 APRIL 2026 AT 12 NOON. Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK. Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council is committed to appointing on merit, seeking candidates from a diverse range of backgrounds and taking full account of equal opportunities. #nijobs To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page. To start the process, click the Apply button below to Login/Register…