Council, public sector & charity jobs in Ballymena
Updated 23 October 2026 · kept fresh every few hours
6 council, public sector and charity jobs open in Ballymena today, from 4 employers, including Mid and East Antrim Borough Council. Where the advert gives pay (3 of them), most pay between £12.71 an hour and £65.92 an hour. 4 temporary and 3 close within a week. 5 are through a recruitment agency; the rest are with the employer directly.
Admin Officer - BallymenaDWP Ballymena RSD LEAP via Blue Arrow
You'll work as an Admin Officer at the DWP Ballymena RSD LEAP, handling various administrative tasks in Ballymena. Your hours will vary daily but generally fall between 8 am and 8 pm.
NegotiableBallymenaCloses 28 Oct
Administration Officer - BallymenaNorthern Ireland Civil Service via Blue Arrow
You'll work as an Administration Officer for the Northern Ireland Civil Service in Ballymena, handling telephony duties during various shifts that include some Saturdays.
≈ £13.75 an hourBallymenaCloses 11 Nov
LGV DriverEmployer not named via The Recruitment Co.
You'll drive an LGV in Ballymena, working with a small team to collect and remove rubbish from homes, businesses, and industrial sites.
NegotiableBallymenaCloses 17 Nov
Chief ExecutiveMid and East Antrim Borough Council
You will lead the strategic direction and overall operations for Mid and East Antrim Borough Council, helping to shape the borough’s future.
£123,477 – £133,618 a yearBallymenaCloses 2 Nov
Football Caretaker - BallymenaEmployer not named via The Recruitment Co.
You'll maintain and support sports pavilions and 3G pitch facilities across the Ballymena area, ensuring they are safe, clean, and welcoming for all users.
NegotiableBallymenaCloses 26 Oct
Domestic AssistantEmployer not named via Staffline
You'll clean and maintain general areas, including sanitary facilities, at the Larne Health Centre during evening hours from Monday to Friday.
≈ £12.71 an hourBallymenaCloses 26 Oct
Getting into council, public sector and charity work
The work: Civil service, councils, health service support, charities and community work.
You must have
- Civil Service: apply through NICS Recruitment — Free, competitions open a few times a year; join the weekly bulletin · NICS Recruitment
- Health service: apply through HSC Jobs — Free · HSC Jobs
- Councils: each council's own jobs page — Free · Belfast City Council how to apply
What helps
- AccessNI check for roles with children or vulnerable adults — £16 to £32; free for charity volunteers, about a week · AccessNI
- Level 2 English and maths — Free · Essential Skills
Who's hiring
- Blue Arrow (agency) 2
- The Recruitment Co. (agency) 2
- Mid and East Antrim Borough Council 1
- Staffline (agency) 1