Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council | PEACE Programme Project Support Officer

Community Planning PEACE Programme Project Support Officer SO2 (SCP 28 – 30) £37,938 – £39,513 subject to Job Evaluation Review in approx. one year Plus 19% employer pension contribution 1 x Fixed Term Contract (Up until 31 March 2027 pending review) 37 hours per week If you wish to be considered for an Internal post on a secondment basis, it is necessary to gain approval from your current line manager to release you for the required period. Location: Mossley Mill but may be required to work at any Council site This is an office-based position and remote working is unavailable MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB The post holder will assist in the delivery of any current and future PEACE Programme Strategies and Local Area Action Plans for Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council, to include the financial monitoring and project support functions to ensure effective, compliant delivery. The postholder will form part of the secretariat for the Peace Programmes, servicing the Peace Partnership whilst supporting projects through effective contract management, verification, monitoring and evaluation, to ensure eligibility of project activities and expenditure and the meeting of all project outputs and objectives. The postholder will participate in the delivery of consultation activities; develop links with stakeholders in the peace programme and play a corporate role within the overall Community Planning Section to ensure the PEACEPLUS Programme develops and maintains a high quality image and reputation with the public. 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) Provisional date for the next stage will be week commencing 21 January 2025 this will include a pre-seen assessment as part of the process. 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 10 January 2025 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