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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, however Desirable Criteria may be used. It is the applicant’s responsibility to provide sufficient relevant information including dates in this section of the form for each criteria. A reserve list may be established in order to fill future permanent and temporary posts that may arise for another similar vacancy within the following 12 months. Should a similar post become available within this time period, the post may be offered to those candidates on the reserve list, in order of merit, without the requirement for a further interview. The post may be offered on a full-time, part-time, permanent, temporary or fixed-term basis.
Head Of Environmental Health
***Please read the recruitment pack before completing your application form*** Main Purpose of Post/Job: The Head of Environmental Health - Commercial will be responsible for the assisting the Assistant Director of Health and Well Being in developing and implementing the relevant strategies of the Council, within their areas of responsibility. In this capacity, the post-holder will provide clear direction and support to their section(s). They will be responsible for the effective management of services that come under their control in the pursuit of service excellence and value for money. The postholder will support transformational change within the Directorate / Section ensuring and implementing integration of new and current functions and responsibilities. Duration of appointment: Permanent 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. 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.
Project Support Officer
**Please read the recruitment pack before completing your application** Job Summary To assist with the development and implementation of initiatives that enhance and progress the economic development and regeneration of District with a particular focus on opportunities arising from current and emerging funding streams. The post holder will also assist in the management and implementation of funded revenue / capital projects, and management and administration of financial assistance programmes. 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 Permanent 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 Downshire Civic Centre, 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 SO2 SCP 28-30, currently £39,152 - £40,777 per annum based on a 36 hour week (pro rata to hours worked).
Local Economic Partnership Manager
**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).
Safety, Health And Emergency Planning Manager
***Please read recruitment pack before completing your application*** Main Purpose of Post/Job Summary: To be responsible for the management, planning and delivery of the Council’s Health and Safety services, ensuring compliance with statutory obligations.To be responsible for the development, coordination and implementation of the Council’s Emergency Planning strategy, and disaster recovery and business continuity plans. Overall management of the Councils portfolio of Insurance and associated risk management processes. To fulfil the role of ‘competent person’ as outlined in the Management of Health and Safety at Work (NI) Regulations 2000. Hours of Work: 7.2 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: Tuesday 2.00pm – 5.36pm (3.36 hrs) Thursday 2.00pm – 5.36pm (3.36 hrs) Hours of work are kept under review and may change in order to meet operational requirements, providing requisite notice. Duaration of Appointment: This is to provide temporary cover with the possibility of permanency if Flexible Working pilot is successful. The duration may vary if the Flexible Working pilot is extended or concluded earlier. Location: Greenbank Council Offices, Newry 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.
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
Project Co-ordinator
***Please read the recruitment pack before completing your application*** Reserve List Whilst the Council are recruiting for a temporary Project Co-ordiantor please note that a reserve list will be compiled for future permanent, temporary, full time and part time posts for Project Co-ordiantor positions across the Council District. Main Purpose of Post/Job Summary: The postholder will have responsibility for the effective operational management and co-ordination of projects and services delivered through the Programmes Unit, to include administration and budget management of designated projects within areas of responsibility. The role will involve working internally within the Council, externally in the community and with partner agencies to explore issues of prejudice, discrimination and integration and putting in place actions plans, to promote and implement positive relations. Hours of work: 36 hours per week Duration of Appointment: Temporary post until 30 June 2026, sudject to review 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: McGrath Centre, Newry
Insurance Officer
** Please read the recruitment pack before completing your application ** Job Summary To support the organisation with the provision of advice and guidance in relation to insurance matters to relevant departments and Council as a whole. To coordinate the provision of information for insurance renewals and update as required to meet organisational needs. To manage an effective and efficient claims management function and promote awareness within Council to ensure that exposure to claims and losses is reduced by the adoption of best practice and lessons learnt. The post holder may assume additional duties reasonably assigned by the Safety Health and Emergency Planning (SHEP) Manager to address changing business needs and requirements including cover for sickness, leave or staff vacancies. 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 Permanent. 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 Location is Downpatrick or Newry. Whilst the current vacant post is based in 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 PO1, SCP 29-32, currently £39,862 - £42,839 per annum based on a 36 hour week (pro rata to hours worked). It is Council policy to appoint at minimum salary scale point.
Duty Manager
***Please read the recruitment pack before completing your application*** A reserve list will be held for a period of 12 months. Whilst the Council are recruiting for permanent Duty Managers (Indoor Leisure), please note that a reserve list will be compiled for future permanent, temporary, full time, part time and casual* posts for Duty Manager (Indoor Leisure) positions across the Council District. *Note, only candidates who, at the time of application, have confirmed they hold a current Plant Room qualification will be eligible for appointment from the reserve list. Main Purpose of Post/Job Summary: Responsible for the day to day management of staff and the efficient operation of the designated facility/facilities and surrounding grounds to ensure the highest standards of staff/customer safety, cleanliness, administration, care and excellence are maintained, in accordance with agreed safety and quality standards. Responsible for programming a varied timetable of activities that achieve income targets as required and ensuring compliance to expenditure budgets. Duration of appointment: 2 x Permanent Posts Hours of Work: Post 1: Average 36 hours per week Post 2: Average 18.5 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: Please refer to Job Related Terms and Conditions of Employment. Location and Transferability: Post 1: Location is Newry Leisure Centre, Newry Post 2: Location is Kilkeel Leisure Centre* *Kilkeel Leisure Centre is to undergo a refurbishment and as such will be closed for a temporary period whilst these works are undertaken. These posts will be temporarily based at alternative locations during the refurbishment—either Newry Leisure Centre or Down Leisure Centre depending on service needs. The permanent base will be Kilkeel Leisure Centre once the refurbishment is complete. 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.
