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Council, public sector & charity jobs in Northern Ireland

Updated 23 October 2026 · kept fresh every few hours

266 council, public sector and charity jobs open across Northern Ireland today, from 74 employers, including Newry, Mourne & Down District Council, Cedar and Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute Northern Ireland (AFBI) (NI Civil Service). Where the advert gives pay (242 of them), most pay between £12.75 an hour and £30.00 an hour. 10 are part-time, 127 temporary and 75 close within a week. 157 are through a recruitment agency; the rest are with the employer directly.

Council, public sector & charity jobs by town

Belfast 93Lisburn 20Downpatrick 18Newry 10Antrim 10Craigavon 10Derry 9Carrickfergus 8Bangor 7Coleraine 6Portadown 6Ballymena 6Newtownabbey 6Armagh 5Dungannon 4Banbridge 4
Student Placement Human ResourcesNewry, Mourne & Down District Council You'll support various departments at Newry Mourne & Down Council by helping with different day-to-day tasks for both council staff and the public. £25,614 – £26,016 a yearDownpatrickCloses 9 Nov Student Placement Communications and Marketing (Digital)Newry, Mourne & Down District Council You'll assist with various communications and marketing tasks for Newry Mourne & Down Council in Downpatrick. This placement involves supporting the department's day-to-day service delivery. £25,614 – £26,016 a yearDownpatrickCloses 9 Nov Student Placement SustainabilityNewry, Mourne & Down District Council You'll assist with various day-to-day tasks across different departments at Newry Mourne & Down District Council. This placement involves supporting the delivery of both internal and external council services. £25,614 – £26,016 a yearDownpatrickCloses 9 Nov Driver (Cat C1+E)Newry, Mourne & Down District Council You'll drive large vehicles to clean streets and manage waste for Newry, Mourne & Down District Council. £27,274 – £27,709 a yearStrangfordCloses 9 Nov Head of Administration and Customer ServicesNewry, Mourne & Down District Council You'll manage the council's administration and customer services operations in Downpatrick. This role involves working with the Newry, Mourne & Down District Council. £55,224 – £58,602 a yearDownpatrickCloses 9 Nov Student Placement Environmental HealthNewry, Mourne & Down District Council You'll support the Environmental Health department at Newry Mourne & Down Council by assisting with various day-to-day tasks for both internal and external services. £25,614 – £26,016 a yearDownpatrickCloses 9 Nov Student Placement GISNewry, Mourne & Down District Council You'll assist the Newry Mourne & Down District Council team with various tasks related to GIS mapping and service delivery throughout the council area. £25,614 – £26,016 a yearNewryCloses 9 Nov Student Placement EventsNewry, Mourne & Down District Council You'll assist with various day-to-day tasks across different departments at Newry Mourne & Down Council to help deliver public services. £25,614 – £26,016 a yearWarrenpointCloses 9 Nov Student Placement Marketing (Indoor Leisure)Newry, Mourne & Down District Council You'll assist the Newry Mourne & Down District Council with various marketing tasks for indoor leisure facilities, supporting both internal and external service deliveries. £25,614 – £26,016 a yearNewryCloses 9 Nov Student Placement Information TechnologyNewry, Mourne & Down District Council You'll support various departments at Newry Mourne & Down Council by helping with general tasks to deliver different council services. £25,614 – £26,016 a yearDownpatrickCloses 9 Nov Student Placement LegalNewry, Mourne & Down District Council You'll assist with various administrative tasks in a specific council department, helping deliver different services for both internal staff and the public. £25,614 – £26,016 a yearDownpatrickCloses 9 Nov Student Placement Digital Innovation (Regeneration)Newry, Mourne & Down District Council You'll assist with various day-to-day tasks across different departments at Newry Mourne & Down Council to help deliver public services. £25,614 – £26,016 a yearDownpatrickCloses 9 Nov Assistant Director: Finance and PerformanceNewry, Mourne & Down District Council You'll be a senior leader in finance and performance, helping manage the council’s money and strategy as part of the management team. £77,146 – £80,902 a yearDownpatrickCloses 9 Nov Student Placement Building ControlNewry, Mourne & Down District Council You'll assist the Building Control department at Newry Mourne & Down District Council with various tasks to help deliver council services. £25,614 – £26,016 a yearDownpatrickCloses 9 Nov Performance and Operations ManagerEmployer not named via Platinum Recruitment You'll manage all local rubbish and cleaning services, including collecting household and business waste, recycling, large items, and delivering bins in the area. ≈ £22.99 an hourDownpatrickCloses 6 Nov Payroll OfficerCauseway Coast and Glens Borough Council via Staffline You'll help run the payroll and pension processes for Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council, working alongside the Senior Payroll Officer. ≈ £17.45 an hourColeraineCloses 5 Nov Hook/Skip Lorry DriverCauseway Coast and Glens Borough Council via Staffline You'll drive council vehicles, specifically hook or skip lorries, to complete recycling collections across various areas. ≈ £14.59 an hourColeraineCloses 5 Nov Counter AssistantEmployer not named via Apple Recruitment You'll work as a counter assistant in the Portadown office for a public sector client. Your main duties will involve assisting people who visit the service. ≈ £13.69 an hourPortadownCloses 21 Nov Recruitment Support Officer - HybridEmployer not named via First Choice Selection Services You'll provide administrative support to the Business Service Organisation at Rosewood Villa in Armagh, working a hybrid schedule after initial training. ≈ £12.75 an hourArmaghCloses 21 Nov School Crossing Patrol - Coleraine Grammar SchoolColeraine Grammar School You'll help manage traffic and ensure student safety at the school crossing in Coleraine. This role reports to the Transport Officer. ≈ £13.63 – £14.29 an hourColeraineCloses 27 Oct School Crossing Patrol - Newtownards Model Primary SchoolNewtownards Model Primary School You'll help keep students safe by managing traffic flow and controlling student behavior at designated crossings to and from Newtownards Model Primary School. ≈ £13.63 – £14.29 an hourNewtownardsCloses 3 Nov School Crossing Patrol - Dromore High SchoolDromore High School You'll assist with school crossing duties at Dromore High School, reporting to the Transport Officer. ≈ £13.63 – £14.29 an hourDromoreCloses 3 Nov School Crossing Patrol - Carrickfergus Grammar SchoolCarrickfergus Grammar School You'll help keep school children safe by controlling traffic and directing students across roads to and from Carrickfergus Grammar School. ≈ £13.63 – £14.29 an hourCarrickfergusCloses 31 Oct Casual CaretakerEmployer not named via Staffline You'll be responsible for the daily upkeep, security, and cleaning of the Kilrea Sports Complex building and site. This work is done for Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council. ≈ £13.92 an hourKilreaCloses 5 Nov Integrative Holistic TherapistAction Cancer You'll deliver holistic therapies like aromatherapy, reflexology, and relaxation to children, adults, and families at the Macmillan Health and Wellbeing Centre in Altnagelvin Hospital. ≈ £40 an hourDerryCloses 10 Nov Mini Digi Hubs Project OfficerArds & North Down Borough Council You'll assist the Ards & North Down Borough Council by promoting the use of IoT technology to improve how local communities and businesses operate. £39,481 a yearBangorCloses 5 Nov Customer Service AssistantMid Ulster District Council You'll be the main point of contact at a leisure facility, helping people with enquiries and managing admissions. You will also handle payments and general administrative tasks for Mid Ulster District Council. ≈ £14.14 – £14.36 an hourDungannonCloses 5 Nov Complementary TherapistAction Cancer You'll deliver integrative holistic therapy—including aromatherapy, reflexology, and relaxation—to children, adults, and families at the MacMillan Health and Wellbeing Centre in Derry. ≈ £40 an hourDerryCloses 10 Nov Investigating OfficerNorthern Ireland Public Services Ombudsman You'll conduct impartial research and investigations on complaints about unfair treatment by public bodies, preparing detailed written reports for the Northern Ireland Public Services Ombudsman. £41,177 a yearBelfastCloses 6 Nov Scheme Coordinator (Old Manor House)Choice Housing You'll coordinate activities at the Old Manor House scheme in Belfast, helping tenants live independently and build positive community relationships across 59 properties. £22,415 a yearBelfastCloses 5 Nov Building Safety ManagerChoice Housing You'll manage and oversee all aspects of residential building safety for Choice Housing in Belfast. This involves ensuring compliance with current regulations and leading safety initiatives. £39,496 a yearBelfastCloses 6 Nov Director of Investment & InfrastructureDepartment of Education (NI Civil Service) You'll lead investment and infrastructure strategies for the Department of Education in Bangor. £88,268 – £97,070 a yearBangorCloses 6 Nov Professional And Technical Officer, Civil Engineering Assistant, TrainerDepartment for Infrastructure (DfI) (NI Civil Service) You'll work in Antrim for the Department for Infrastructure (DfI), assisting with civil engineering tasks and training. Your role involves both technical support and professional officer duties. £33,542 – £34,231 a yearAntrimCloses 6 Nov Project Manager, Grade 7 General Register Office (GRO)Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency (NISRA) (NI Civil Service) You'll manage projects for the General Register Office (GRO) at NISRA in Belfast. Your role involves general project management duties. £61,673 – £64,469 a yearBelfastCloses 6 Nov Head of Forestry Division (Grade 6)Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) (NI Civil Service) You'll lead the forestry division at DAERA in Enniskillen, managing national initiatives related to forest services. £77,904 a yearEnniskillenCloses 13 Nov Directors of Policy - Senior Civil Service Grade 5Northern Ireland Civil Service (NI Civil Service) You'll work as a Director of Policy within the Northern Ireland Civil Service in Belfast, focusing on policy development. £88,268 – £97,070 a yearBelfastCloses 30 Oct Data Governance Manager - ICT Level 7Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute Northern Ireland (AFBI) (NI Civil Service) You'll manage data governance for the Institute across various sites in Northern Ireland. This role involves ensuring that data is handled correctly and securely. £64,469 a yearBelfastCloses 23 Oct Industrial 2 – Dairy Unit HillsboroughAgri-Food and Biosciences Institute Northern Ireland (AFBI) (NI Civil Service) You'll work in a dairy unit at the Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI) in Hillsborough, potentially working at other sites as needed. £26,449 – £28,094 a yearHillsboroughCloses 30 Oct EO2 - Heritage Construction Skills CoordinatorDepartment for Communities (DfC) (NI Civil Service) You'll coordinate heritage construction skills at the Department for Communities office in Moira. £30,458 – £31,097 a yearMoiraCloses 30 Oct Deputy Principal Senior Health & Safety OfficerDepartment for Communities (DfC) (NI Civil Service) You'll manage health and safety operations for the Department for Communities in Belfast. This role involves ensuring compliance with all relevant safety regulations. £47,304 – £49,515 a yearBelfastCloses 30 Oct PTO - Area Manager Conservation Works TeamDepartment for Communities (DfC) (NI Civil Service) You'll manage conservation works in the area for the Department for Communities at the Moira Depot. This role involves overseeing various site activities. £33,542 – £34,231 a yearMoiraCloses 30 Oct Assistant Director Public Prosecution Service for Northern IrelandPublic Prosecution Service (NI Civil Service) You'll assist in legal prosecution work for the Public Prosecution Service, primarily based in Belfast or Newry. £88,268 – £97,070 a yearBelfastCloses 30 Oct EO1 Heritage Records Premises OfficerHistoric Environment Division, Department for Communities (NI Civil Service) You'll manage heritage records and properties for the Department for Communities in Belfast and Ballymena. Your role involves overseeing multiple premises across these locations. £33,542 – £34,231 a yearBelfastCloses 30 Oct Senior IT Managers (ICT Level 7)Northern Ireland Civil Service IT Profession (NI Civil Service) You'll manage IT services for the Northern Ireland Civil Service across various locations, with most roles expected in the Greater Belfast area. £61,673 – £64,469 a yearNorthern IrelandCloses 30 Oct Senior Grassland and Cereal Agronomist - Senior Scientific OfficerAgri-Food and Biosciences Institute Northern Ireland (AFBI) (NI Civil Service) You'll work at the Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI) on grassland and cereal science, sometimes visiting other AFBI sites across Northern Ireland. £47,304 – £49,515 a yearNorthern IrelandCloses 6 Nov PPTO Regional Civil Engineer (CE)Department for Infrastructure (DfI) (NI Civil Service) You'll work as a Civil Engineer for the Department for Infrastructure in Northern Ireland, focusing on regional infrastructure projects. £61,673 – £64,469 a yearLisburnCloses 6 Nov POLICY DEVELOPMENT, RESEARCH & ENGAGEMENT MANAGER (DEPUTY PRINCIPAL)Commission for Victims and Survivors for Northern Ireland (NI Civil Service) You'll manage policy development, research, and engagement for the Commission for Victims and Survivors in Belfast. You will help improve support services for victims and survivors. £47,304 – £49,515 a yearBelfast Senior Architectural Assistant (SPTO) CPDConstruction Division (NI Civil Service) You'll work at Clare House in Belfast as a Senior Architectural Assistant for the Civil Service Construction Division. £47,304 – £49,515 a yearBelfastCloses 23 Oct ICT Support Officer (ICT Level 3)Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute Northern Ireland (AFBI) (NI Civil Service) You'll provide technical support for IT systems at the Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute in Belfast, sometimes working at other NI sites as needed. £30,458 – £31,097 a yearBelfastCloses 23 Oct Deputy Principal NICSHR, Employee RelationsDepartment of Finance (DoF) (NI Civil Service) You'll support the Principal in managing employee relations matters for the Department of Finance at Bruce Street in Belfast. £47,304 – £49,515 a yearBelfastCloses 23 Oct Senior Procurement Officer (SPO)Northern Ireland Civil Service (NI Civil Service) You'll manage purchasing for the Northern Ireland Civil Service at Clare House in Belfast. This role involves handling procurement tasks and supporting departmental needs. £37,694 – £38,990 a yearBelfastCloses 23 Oct Principal Scientific Officer – Head of Livestock Genetics and BreedingAgri-Food and Biosciences Institute Northern Ireland (AFBI) (NI Civil Service) You'll lead the genetics and breeding programs for livestock at the Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute in Hillsborough. £61,673 – £64,469 a yearHillsboroughCloses 30 Oct Quantitative Geneticist - Senior Scientific OfficerAgri-Food and Biosciences Institute Northern Ireland (AFBI) (NI Civil Service) You'll work at the Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute in Loughgall, supporting research on genetics. You will conduct scientific tasks related to quantitative genetics. £47,304 – £49,515 a yearLoughgallCloses 13 Nov Customer Service AssistantMid Ulster Council You'll be the first point of contact for leisure services at Mid Ulster Council, helping people in Cookstown by answering calls, emails, and dealing with payments. ≈ £14.14 – £14.36 an hourCookstownCloses 5 Nov Choir DirectorDerry Diocesan Trust You'll lead and manage all aspects of the cathedral choir at St Eugene’s Cathedral, ensuring the music enhances worship services. ≈ £20.76 an hourDerryCloses 12 Nov Administrative Assistant (Local Government Elections)Derry City Strabane District Council You'll provide general admin support for the election team at Derry City Strabane District Council. This includes drafting letters, handling phone calls, filing, and assisting with daily queries from candidates. £27,694 – £29,540 a yearStrabaneCloses 2 Nov Building SupervisorEmployer not named via Platinum Recruitment NI Ltd You'll be responsible for opening and closing a library in Coleraine, ensuring the security of the premises and its contents according to established procedures. ≈ £13.63 an hourColeraineCloses 26 Oct Building Safety ManagerChoice Housing Ireland Ltd. You'll develop and implement building safety strategies across Choice Housing Ireland’s high-risk residential buildings to ensure residents live in safe homes and meet new regulations. £39,496 – £46,079 a yearBelfastCloses 6 Nov Duty Supervisor (Cultural Services)Employer not named via Platinum Recruitment NI Ltd You'll lead front-line staff at cultural facilities, ensuring they are safe and pleasant for visitors while also managing daily operations like security and cash handling. ≈ £14.07 an hourDownpatrickCloses 30 Oct Assistant Technical OfficerEmployer not named via Staffline You'll be part of a team providing decontamination services to hospital wards, departments, and local GP surgeries across the Southern Trust Area. ≈ £12.71 an hourCraigavonCloses 4 Nov

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