Community Development Project Officer

Job Title: Community Development Project Officer (EVAWG)
Location: Antrim (with travel across Council sites within the Borough as required)
Salary: £18.85 per hour
Working Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Duration: Temporary contract - 3 to 6 months initially, with possible extension subject to review
Start Date: ASAP
Application Deadline: 4:00pm on Tuesday 26th May 2026

About the Role:
On behalf of our client, Apple Recruitment Services are delighted to be recruiting a Community Development Project Officer (EVAWG) to support the delivery of community-based programmes focused on Ending Violence Against Women and Girls (EVAWG), Domestic & Sexual Abuse prevention, and wider community safety initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:
• Support the coordination and implementation of EVAWG and Domestic & Sexual Abuse initiatives and action plans
• Assist with the delivery of prevention, awareness, and education programmes across the Borough
• Coordinate community engagement activities, workshops, events, and partnership initiatives
• Support delivery of programmes funded through The Executive Office (NI) Momentum and Change funding streams
• Liaise with community groups, voluntary organisations, statutory partners, and stakeholders
• Attend partnership meetings and committees to support collaborative programme delivery
• Assist with programme monitoring, evaluation, and reporting against agreed targets and objectives
• Maintain accurate programme files, records, and audit documentation
• Support procurement and funding administration processes in line with Council procedures
• Assist with budget monitoring and expenditure tracking
• Work alongside Marketing and Communications teams to promote programme activity through social media, press releases, and promotional materials
• Support the preparation of reports, presentations, and briefing materials
• Assist with planning and delivery of community safety focused events throughout the year
• Ensure all duties are carried out in line with safeguarding, equality, health & safety, and Council policies

Essential Criteria:
• A Level 5 qualification (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline such as Community Development, Youth Work, Social Sciences, Health & Social Care, Criminology, Public Health, or a related field

OR

• A minimum of 2 years' relevant experience within a related role where no formal qualification is held

AND

• At least 1 year's experience supporting the coordination or delivery of community-based programmes
• Experience working collaboratively with community groups, voluntary organisations, or external partners
• Experience maintaining monitoring information and contributing to programme reporting
• Experience supporting the planning or delivery of events, workshops, or public engagement activities
• Strong organisational and time-management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to build positive working relationships with a range of stakeholders
• Competent IT skills including Microsoft Office applications
• Awareness of safeguarding principles within community-based work
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities
• Access to suitable transport to fulfil the duties of the post
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as required

Desirable Criteria:
• Experience supporting programmes funded by TEO, PCSP, PHA, or similar organisations
• Experience assisting with procurement processes or funding administration
• Knowledge of the Northern Ireland Strategic Framework to End EVAWG and/or Domestic & Sexual Abuse Strategy
• Relevant safeguarding, trauma-informed, or EVAWG-related training
• Awareness of community development funding opportunities and partnership working

Additional Information:
• Temporary opportunity within a high-profile and meaningful community programme area
• Car parking facilities available onsite
• Opportunity to work collaboratively with statutory and community partners across the Borough
• Flexible working arrangements may be available in line with organisational policy
• Evening and weekend work may be required to support programme delivery and events

How to Apply:
If you wish to apply or would like more information, please email your CV in Microsoft Word format to Julie at before 4:00pm on Tuesday 26th May 2026.

Applicants must ensure their CV is accurate and up to date, including full employment history, qualifications, and contact details.

Only applicants meeting the essential criteria will be considered.

Apple Recruitment Services is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.