Jobs in Down
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**Please read the recruitment pack before completing your application** Job Summary As part of the Regeneration and Business Development team, the Local Economic Partnership Manager will lead on the design, development, and implementation of a range of economic growth initiatives, aligned to Council, NI Government and industry requirements. The focus of the Local Economic Partnership is to develop and implement an action plan that will deliver strategic investment opportunities for the district, address localised challenges, and deliver against the Department for Economy’s Sub Regional Plan for economic growth. Hours of work 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. Duration of Appointment Fixed Term contract to 31 March 2028, subject to funding (however this duration may vary if funding concludes earlier or may be extended) Work Pattern Flexi 36 hours Monday to Friday Hours of work are kept under review and may change in order to meet operational requirements, providing requisite notice. Location Downpatrick or Warrenpoint Town Hall. 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. Salary Scale PO3 SCP 34 - 37, currently £45,091 - £48,226 per annum based on a 36 hour week (pro rata to hours worked).
Local Economic Partnership Officer
**Please read the recruitment pack before completing your application** Job Summary As part of the Regeneration and Business Development team, the Local Economic Partnership Officer will support the design, development, and implementation of a range of economic growth initiatives, aligned to Council, NI Government and industry requirements. The focus of the Local Economic Partnership is to develop and implement an action plan that will deliver strategic investment opportunities for the district, address localised challenges, and deliver against the Department for Economy’s Sub Regional Plan for economic growth. Hours of work 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. Duration of Appointment Fixed Term contract to 31 March 2028, subject to funding (however this duration may vary if funding concludes earlier or may be extended) Work Pattern Flexi 36 hours Monday to Friday Hours of work are kept under review and may change in order to meet operational requirements, providing requisite notice. Location Downpatrick or Warrenpoint Town Hall. 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. Salary SO2 SCP 28 - 30, currently £39,152 - £40,777 per annum based on a 36 hour week (pro rata to hours worked).
Student Placement, Building Control
**Please read the recruitment pack before completing your application** Job Summary The Building Control team is responsible for the effective and efficient administration and enforcement of Building Regulation Legislation and Dangerous Structure Legislation across the Newry, Mourne and Down District Council. Hours of work 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. Duration of appointment Fixed term contract until 18th August 2026. Work Pattern Flexi 36 hours Monday to Friday Hours of work are kept under review and may change in order to meet operational requirements, providing requisite notice. Location Downpatrick or Newry. Whilst the current vacant post is based in either Downpatrick or 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. Salary Scale 1b SCP 3-4, currently £24,796 - £25,185 per annum
Community Organiser
Community Organiser (PEACE PLUS) Ards and North Down Borough Council, Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council, and parts of Belfast Fixed term 35 months Full-Time (37 Hours) Salary Scale: £33,558 - £37,334 Job Reference: COPP/9411/0925 Choice is seeking to appoint a Community Organiser, this person will fully participate in and contribute to the Common Ground project towards supporting stronger, safer and more stable communities through the promotion of understanding, mutual respect and community participation. Essential criteria: If you have any disability which prevents you from completing the online application form, please contact me to discuss what further assistance you require. Please see attached job description and person specification for full details. Completed application forms should be returned by 5.00 pm on Monday 6th October 2025. If you have not been contacted further in writing on or before Monday 27th October 2025 you will not have been short-listed for interview. If shortlisted you will be sent an email inviting you for interview, please check the email address you have provided on the application and also your junk mail folder. “Choice Housing Ireland Limited is an Equal Opportunities Employer”.
