Development Support Officer

** Please read Recruitment Pack before completing your application form **
Main Purpose of Post/Job: Responsible for assisting the Sports & Leisure department in developing and implementing the Council strategies with regards to capital and revenue schemes and allocating capital/revenue purchases.
Duration of Appointment: Temporary to cover secondment to 30 May 2025 (however this duration may vary if period of secondment concludes earlier or may be extended or made permanent)
Salary: Scale 6, SCP 20-24 currently £30,296 - £33,024 per annum based on a 36 hour week (pro rata to hours worked). It is Council policy to appoint at minimum salary scale point.
Hours of Work:  Hours of work are: 36 hours per week.
The post holder must be prepared to work outside normal office hours, including evenings, weekends, and Public and extra Statutory Holidays for which the appropriate payment will be made or time in lieu granted if relevant.
Work Pattern: Flexi 36 hours Monday to Friday
Location and transferability: Location is Newry Leisure Centre, Newry.
Whilst the current vacant post is based in Newry Leisure Centre, Newry, suitable candidates who are placed on a reserve list may be offered a similar post in other Council locations.
The post holder may be required to transfer to other locations in accordance with any requirements stated in the Job Description, any reviews of service delivery or other requirements as may arise from time to time. Any amendments made to work location will be implemented following appropriate consultation and provision of reasonable notice.