Honeycomb Jobs is working with a large Public Sector organisation, looking to recruit a temporary Full-time Assistant Sports and Recreation Development Officer up until 31st December 2025 ( with possible extension). The Client - The large Public Sector organisation is situated in the Newtownards area. The Role: To be responsible for the planning and delivery of soccer participation schemes such as half term schemes and fun weeks. Duties will include but will not be limited to: To be responsible for the delivery of sports development initiatives such as School Sports Series and Sports Education Programmes for 2025/2026. To monitor and review programmes and make recommendations for 2026/2027. To liaise and work in partnership with national Governing Bodies. To supervise casual coaches. To be responsible for the administration, governance and accountability of the programmes as mentioned above. The Person As the successful candidate you will meet the following criteria; Essential: Level 3 qualification in Sport/ Recreation/ Leisure OR 2 years' relevant working experience in the field of sports and development. 2 years' experience employed in sports development/ leisure/ recreation industry. 3 years' coaching experience in football and UEFA Football C Licence. A full clean driving license. "Please note that successful candidates may be required to complete Basic/ Enhanced Access NI Security Clearance at a cost (subject to the nature of the job). A person's criminal record will not, in itself, debar that person from being appointed to this post. Any information given will be treated in the strictest confidence. Please go to: for more information." To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please send an up to date CV via the link provided or contact Carla Forte, Public Sector Sourcing Specialist at Honeycomb Jobs on. If you have a disability which means you require assistance at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us directly to discuss. Honeycomb is committed to providing equality of opportunity to all. Even if this position is not right for you, we may have others that are. Please visit Honeycomb to view a wide selection of our current jobs Skills: Sports Development Teaching Supervision Coaching Budget Management