PARKS WALKING FOR ALL OFFICER SO1 (SCP 25-27) £36,363 to £38,220 subject to Job Evaluation Review Plus 19% employer pension contribution 1 x TEMPORARY, 37 hours per week (Fixed term for 36 months) Location: Antrim Civic Centre but may be required to work at any Council site. MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB To develop, co-ordinate and sustain regular volunteer-led walks in towns, villages and rural communities throughout the Council area, through the recruitment, training and support of Volunteer Walk Leaders to in turn increase the number of people walking and meet the objectives of the Walking for All programme (see background note). Walking For All is a project supported by PEACEPLUS, a programme managed by the Special EU Programmes Body, (SEUPB). 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 next stage will be: Shortlisting - 15 December 2025 Interview - 19 & 23 December 2025 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 15 December 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