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Job description

Community Services Officer - Ending Violence Against Women and Girls (EVAWG) - Subject to Funding. The post holder will assist the Policing and Community Safety Officer to fully and effectively deliver the EVAWG Action Plan 2026-2028, including the implementation of specific projects or programmes as required. To increase the awareness of EVAWG across the Ards and North Down area. Please refer to Council website for a full description of the duties - ardsandnorthdown.getgotjobs.co.uk

Responsibilities

• The post holder will assist the Policing and Community Safety Officer to fully and effectively deliver the EVAWG Action Plan 2026-2028, including the implementation of specific projects or programmes as required.
• To increase the awareness of EVAWG across the Ards and North Down area.
• Please refer to Council website for a full description of the duties - ardsandnorthdown.getgotjobs.co.uk

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• 2 A Levels OR an equivalent level 3 qualification in a relevant subject eg Business / Project Management or Community Development. The applicant must demonstrate the relevance of the qualification they wish to be considered.
• A minimum of two years’ relevant experience in project /event management and/or a project/event support role to include experience in governance, risk management, performance and budgeting.
• A minimum of two years’ relevant experience in administering the grant application process, criteria and awarding and monitoring of grants.
• A minimum of two years’ relevant experience in promoting projects/events through marketing and communication.
• A minimum of two years’ relevant experience in applying for and securing funding to deliver projects within a community related area.
• A minimum of two years’ relevant experience in using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint), SharePoint and databases
• Full current driving licence and use of a car, or access to a form of transport that allows you to meet the requirements of the role.
• Be prepared to work outside of normal working hours at weekends, evenings and public holidays as dictated by the needs of the service.
• Access to a good internet and WIFI service if working from home or on a hybrid basis.
• Please refer to Council website for a full description of the requirements - ardsandnorthdown.getgotjobs.co.uk

Desirable Skills

• HND / Foundation Degree or equivalent Level 5 qualification in a relevant subject eg Business / Project Management or Community Development. The applicant must demonstrate the relevance of the qualification they wish to be considered.
• Experience of reporting and auditing functions.
• Experience of utilising public funding.
• Experience of undertaking post project evaluations.
• Delivery or assisting the delivery of funded programmes.
• Please refer to Council website for a full description of the requirements - ardsandnorthdown.getgotjobs.co.uk

Further Information

This is a temporary post for up to 2 years (may be extended) and is subject to funding. Applications for this post will be channelled exclusively through Council’s GETGOT system. However, Council will consider requests for applications in hard copy and will provide alternative arrangements if possible. Local Government is committed to fair and equal treatment to all those seeking employment and in employment.