Community Projects Support Officer

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMUNITY PROJECT’S SUPPORT OFFICER (EVAWG – Funded) SO1 SCP 25-27 (£36,363 – £38,220) Attractive employer pension contribution 1 x Fixed term Contract for up to 2 years subject to funding, 37 hours per week Location: Mossley Mill, but may be required to work from any Council site or facility within the Borough MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB This role forms part of the Council’s work to support delivery under the Northern Ireland Strategic Framework to End Violence Against Women and Girls and the Domestic and Sexual Abuse Strategy (2024-2031). It involves working collaboratively with internal teams and external partners including the Policing and Community Safety Partnership, Community Planning partners, the Northern Domestic and Sexual Violence Partnership, the Police Service of Northern Ireland, The Executive Office and wider community and voluntary sector stakeholders to deliver funded programmes and associated action plans. The postholder will help strengthen local capacity and support the delivery of interconnected community development programmes to promote safety, inclusion and longer-term community resilience across the Borough. 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 7 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…