COMMUNITY PLANNING GOOD RELATIONS OFFICER SO2 (SCP 28-30) £39,152 - £40,777 (Subject to job evaluation) Plus 19% employer pension contribution 1 x Permanent, 37 hours per week Location: Based at Mossley Mill but may be required to work from any Council site within the Borough but may be required to work at any Council site MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB The postholder will be responsible for the development, delivery and review of the Good Relations Strategy and Action Plan for Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council. Working alongside a team with a commitment to work with communities, relevant organisations and key stakeholders the post holder will co-ordinate a range of community relations/cultural diversity programmes. The postholder will effectively manage all related financial resources to ensure effective delivery across the Borough and comprehensive monitoring and evaluation of the programmes. General applicant information: Please note that the panel will use ONLY the information provided on the application form for shortlisting. Therefore, you MUST demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria as set out in the specification for the post. Recruitment Process: The recruitment process will assess the suitability of the candidates against the requirements for the post including the 7 competencies identified in the Competence Framework for Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council. (A copy of the Competency framework is attached for information) Provisional date for the interview will be on 2 December 2025. This process will include a un-seen presentation. A reserve list will be created for this post for a 12 month period and if this post becomes available either part time, full time, temporary or permanent within 12 months this will be offered to reserve candidates in order of merit. Please be advised, Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council operates a paper free recruitment and selection process. All communication relating to your application will be sent to the email address that you have provided during login. CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS IS 21 NOVEMBER 2025 AT 12 NOON. Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK. Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council is committed to appointing on merit, seeking candidates from a diverse range of backgrounds and taking full account of equal opportunities. nijobs To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page. To start the process, click the Apply button below to Login/Register