Assistant Outdoor Recreation Officer

A permanent vacancy currently exists within Mid and East Antrim Borough Council for the following post and applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced candidates:-

Assistant Outdoor Recreation Officer
37 Hours per week
Scale 6, SCP 20 – 24, currently £32,597 - £35,412 per annum

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB
Assist the Outdoor Recreation Officer in the development, promotion and implementation of projects and initiatives within all aspects of the service including countryside access, greenways, coastal and inland management e.g. beaches and urban greenspace, wildlife conservation and environmental education.

Assist in the delivery of identified programme of practical conservation and enhancement actions for natural and cultural recreation including the engagement of key stakeholders.

Take specific responsibility for supporting the Outdoor Recreation Officer in the implementation of Service Business Plans within their area of expertise.

Assist the Outdoor Recreation Officer in relation to:

• PROW investigations within the Mid and East Antrim Borough;
• Bathing water legislation, bathing water operator procedures and delegation to relevant operations officers
• The development of greenways and other access arrangements.

PLEASE NOTE: Only application forms containing all the information, which has been sought, will be considered. The shortlisting panel will base shortlisting decisions on the information contained within the Essential Criteria narrative sections of the application form.

It is the applicant’s responsibility to provide sufficient relevant information including dates in this section of the form for each criteria.

Applications will only be accepted on the application forms provided; Curriculum Vitaes will not be accepted.

Closing date for receipt of completed applications is Monday, 20 April 2026 at 4.00pm.