Temporary Good Relations Officer - Public Sector- Lisburn

GOOD RELATIONS OFFICER – LEISURE AND COMMUNITY SERVICES

TEMP CONTRACT

LISBURN

KEY PURPOSE OF JOB:

As a member of the Community Support Team the postholder will be required to:

Focus on the promotion, encouragement and development of Good Relations throughout the Council area.

Implement the Councils Good Relations programme working through the current Council Strategy and Operational Plan.

·Develop strong relationships with partner organisations and relevant stakeholders to promote outcome focused and community centred services

·Monitor and develop Good Relations activity and make recommendations for continuous improvement to the service and customer experience.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1.Taking account of the ‘Good Relations’ duty contained in Equality Leglislation, to implement the objectives contained in the Council’s Good Relations Plan including various programmes of work both externally and within the Council, as set out under the main Good Relations themes.

2.Promote Council policy on the development of Good Relations and provide and promote opportunities for inter and intra community interaction across the Council area.

3.Act in an enabling role, facilitating groups with the provision of information, support and advice in the development of Good Relations programmes.

4.Monitor, measure and report on the impacts of Good Relations interventions against the agreed standards contained within the Councils Good Relations Strategy and research and keep up-to-date on key Good Relations issues.

5.Work across the Community Development & Resources team to deliver joint initiatives that contribute to Community Development, Good Relations and Facilities development.

It is essential that applicants have a minimum of:

1.QUALIFICATION

A third level qualification in a relevant subject area

2.EXPERIENCE

A minimum of 3 years relevantexperience in Good Relations work within the following areas;

·Working within and between communities

·Delivering programmes and initiatives to a range of stakeholders.

·Working in partnership with a range of agencies and diverse communities

·Working within a team to deliver services to community / voluntary groups.

Where applicants do not hold the qualifications as outlined in 1 above, they must demonstrate a minimum of 6 years’ experience as above.

Knowledge:

A good understanding of the Good Relations & peace & reconciliation issues facing local communities within Northern Ireland.

A clear understanding of the principles and values of community development and the national occupational standards.

An understanding of the workings of local government and the wider environment and political context in which it operates.

General:

1.A full current driving licence valid in the UK and access to a car, or

Have access to a form of transport that enables you to carry out the duties of the post. Applies only to applicants who have a disability under the Disability Discrimination Act.

Location:Lisburn Lagan Valley Island

Hours: 37 hour per week

Hourly Rate of pay:£17.59 per hour plus holiday pay

Start Date.21 July to end of August 24 (Possible extension)

Closing Date: 2 July at 3.00 pm

To Apply: If you would like to apply for this role, please send us your updated CV via the link provided and one of the team will be in touch with you. Or if you would like to discuss this position, please contact our office to speak to one of our consultants .

We are an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons.