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93 council, public sector and charity jobs open in Belfast today, from 47 employers, including Choice Housing, Northern Ireland Water and Cedar. Where the advert gives pay (86 of them), most pay between £25k a year and £62k a year. 3 are part-time, 38 temporary and 19 close within a week. 47 are through a recruitment agency; the rest are with the employer directly.

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 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 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 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 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 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 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 Park WardenEmployer not named via Staffline You'll patrol various public parks and council sites across Greater Belfast to ensure they remain safe, clean, and enjoyable for the community. ≈ £15.82 an hourBelfastCloses 4 Nov Facilities Management Project ManagerThe NI Assembly via Apple Recruitment You'll manage temporary building and facility projects for the NI Assembly, focusing heavily on staying within budget and ensuring good value. £44,039 a yearBelfastCloses 20 Nov Receptionist / AdministratorWebRecruit Ireland You'll work as the main point of contact at the Agápē Centre in Belfast, handling reception duties and general administrative tasks for this community support charity. £16,200 – £17,300 a yearBelfastCloses 4 Nov Administration Officer - Belfast (9th Nov Start)Northern Ireland Civil Service via Blue Arrow You'll work as an Administration Officer for the Northern Ireland Civil Service in Belfast, handling telephony duties. This role requires full-time hours, including shifts between 8 am and 8 pm, Monday to Friday. ≈ £13.75 an hourBelfastCloses 11 Nov Business Support Lead (Living Options)Cedar You'll lead the business support function for living options at The Cedar Foundation in Belfast. This involves general administrative and operational tasks to help run their services. £36,474 a yearBelfastCloses 4 Nov HandypersonSimon Community You'll perform maintenance, painting, and decorating tasks across various Simon Community sites throughout Northern Ireland. This full-time role is based at the Central Office in Belfast. £24,312 a yearBelfastCloses 4 Nov Corporate Services Officer (Complaints)Choice Housing You'll manage and investigate formal complaints for Choice Housing, making sure customers get fair and timely resolutions. £32,913 a yearBelfastCloses 3 Nov Administration Officer - Belfast (3rd Nov Start)Northern Ireland Civil Service via Blue Arrow You'll work as an Administration Officer for the Northern Ireland Civil Service in Belfast, handling telephony duties. This role requires various shifts between 8 am and 8 pm, Monday to Friday, plus one Saturday every four weeks. ≈ £13.75 an hourBelfastCloses 11 Nov BHSCT_Community Stroke Team Rehab Assistant_Band 3Belfast Health & Social Care Trust You'll work as a Rehab Assistant for the Community Stroke Team at Belfast Health & Social Care Trust in Knockbracken. £24,937 – £26,598 a yearBelfastCloses 4 Nov Corporate Services Officer (Complaints)Choice Housing Ireland Ltd. You'll lead the investigation of formal complaints to ensure fair and timely resolutions for Choice Housing Ireland Ltd. You will also help with governance reporting, data protection, and improving services. £32,913 – £42,964 a yearBelfastCloses 3 Nov Business Support Lead (Living Options)The Cedar Foundation You'll provide high-quality business support to the Director by managing information systems and ensuring accurate internal and external reporting for The Cedar Foundation. £36,474 a yearBelfastCloses 4 Nov HR/LD Support OfficerEmployer not named via The Recruitment Co. You'll provide general administrative support for the Human Resources and Learning & Development teams at Belfast Housing Centre. This role involves various office tasks in Belfast. NegotiableBelfastCloses 27 Oct Administrator, Historical Institutional Abuse (HIA)WAVE Trauma Centre You'll provide daily administrative support to the Project Manager and HIA team at WAVE Trauma Centre in Belfast. You will also be the main point of contact for both clients and visitors. £26,824 a yearBelfastCloses 6 Nov Fire Safety OfficerEmployer not named via The Recruitment Co. You'll work as a Fire Safety Officer for a major public sector organization in Belfast, helping protect residents and ensure that all necessary fire safety rules are followed. NegotiableBelfastCloses 27 Oct Team Leader - NightsCedar You'll lead the night team at The Mews, a positive behaviour support service in West Belfast. Your role involves managing daily operations and supporting residents. ≈ £19.31 an hourBelfastCloses 3 Nov Admin Assistant (Tenant Involvement)Choice Housing You'll support various meetings, events, and community projects for Choice Housing, helping tenants share their voices and shape local services. £25,878 a yearBelfastCloses 24 Oct CaretakerEmployer not named via Reed Specialist Recruitment You'll manage the daily operations of a busy site in Belfast, which includes opening/securing buildings, handling minor repairs, setting up event spaces, and maintaining grounds. ≈ £12.71 – £13 an hourBelfastCloses 10 Nov Portfolio Office Support- Finance Band 5Employer not named via Platinum Recruitment You'll provide administrative and financial support to a portfolio management office in Belfast, helping with daily tasks and various IT projects for Infrastructure and Operations. ≈ £15.88 an hourBelfastCloses 30 Oct Project Coordinator (Growing Communities)Employer not named via Platinum Recruitment NI Ltd You'll coordinate city-wide projects for the City and Neighbourhood Services department, working with residents, community groups, and various stakeholders to promote local involvement. ≈ £18.85 an hourBelfastCloses 30 Oct Policy & Research OfficerEmployer not named via VANRATH You'll research policies and write reports for a local authority in Belfast, helping them make decisions about their area. £37,000 – £39,000 a yearBelfast Band 3 Administrator Lisburn Full Time TemporaryBSO via Honeycomb Jobs Ltd You'll work as an administrator for the Continence and Equipment Team at BSO in Lisburn. Your daily tasks will involve using your organizational and phone skills in a busy office setting. ≈ £12.75 an hourBelfastCloses 18 Nov Project Coordinator (Growing Communities)Employer not named via Platinum Recruitment You'll coordinate various city-wide community projects in Belfast, working with local residents, neighborhood groups, and different stakeholders. ≈ £18.85 an hourBelfastCloses 30 Oct Fire Safety OfficerEmployer not named via Apple Recruitment You'll work as a Fire Safety Officer in Belfast, helping to manage fire safety risks for the public sector client. ≈ £19.32 an hourBelfastCloses 18 Nov Contracts Administrator - Band 3 (Temp)South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust via Honeycomb Jobs Ltd You'll provide daily administrative support in the Contracts & Social Care Procurement Department at the South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust, based at the Ulster Hospital. ≈ £12.75 an hourBelfastCloses 18 Nov HandypersonNorthern Ireland Housing Executive via Staffline You'll perform general property maintenance tasks daily at the Northern Ireland Housing Executive in Portadown. This role requires practical, hands-on skills. ≈ £13.69 an hourBelfastCloses 2 Nov Project Manager, Grade 7 General Register Office (GRO)NICS You'll lead the IT replacement project team at the General Register Office (GRO) to update their internal systems that manage records of births, deaths, marriages, and adoptions in Northern Ireland. £61,673 – £64,469 a yearBelfastCloses 6 Nov Call HandlerPolice Service of Northern Ireland You'll answer both emergency and non-emergency phone calls for the Police Service of Northern Ireland, providing advice and logging all interactions according to set standards. £26,449 – £28,094 a yearBelfastCloses 8 Nov Deputy Manager (Community Transition Service & Bail Support Pilot)Depaul Ireland You'll help manage community transitions and provide bail support services at Depaul Ireland, working varied shifts including some evenings and weekends. Pay not statedBelfast Housing OfficerNorthern Ireland Housing Executive via Riada Resourcing You'll support people with their housing questions, assess their applications, and help provide essential housing services for the Northern Ireland Housing Executive in Belfast. ≈ £14.35 an hourBelfastCloses 15 Nov 2 x F/T Co-ordinators (1 based in Belfast, 1 based in Glasgow)Belfast Healthy Cities You'll coordinate a national program (PREPARE) for Belfast Healthy Cities, working across various groups in both Belfast and Glasgow. £44,962 a yearBelfastCloses 15 Nov Housing Support WorkerCedar You'll provide support to residents at the Ulidia House scheme in Belfast with daily tasks related to housing and subsidy management. £28,525 a yearBelfastCloses 2 Nov Director of Demand GenerationTourism NI You'll lead Tourism NI’s efforts to generate interest in Northern Ireland and turn that interest into economic value. You will provide strategic leadership across marketing, branding, digital experiences, and sales. £88,268 a yearBelfastCloses 3 Nov Environmental AnalystNorthern Ireland Water You'll work for Northern Ireland Water in Belfast as an Environmental Analyst, focusing on tasks detailed in the candidate brief. £29,863 – £36,499 a yearBelfastCloses 2 Nov Directors of Policy – Senior Civil Service Grade 5NI Civil Service You'll work as a Director of Policy for the NI Civil Service, helping to shape policy across various locations including Belfast, Stormont, Bangor, and Ballykelly. £88,268 – £97,070 a yearBelfast Procurement AnalystBelfast City Council You'll work as a Procurement Analyst for Belfast City Council, helping manage and analyze purchasing needs across various council departments. Not disclosedBelfastCloses 2 Nov Working Trades and Services Supervisor (Fabric)Belfast City Council You'll supervise tradespeople and services related to building fabric maintenance for Belfast City Council. Not disclosedBelfastCloses 2 Nov Youth Housing Workers (Bank)MACS Supporting Children & Young People You'll work as a youth housing worker in Belfast, supporting young people with their accommodation and daily lives. Pay not statedBelfast Housing OfficerEmployer not named via Apple Recruitment You'll work as a Housing Officer in Belfast for a public sector housing organization, handling day-to-day housing matters. ≈ £14.35 an hourBelfastCloses 14 Nov Fundamental Review of Allocations (FRA) Deputy Delivery/Project ManagerNI Housing Executive You'll help manage and deliver objectives for the Fundamental Review of Allocations project, reporting to the main Project Manager. £45,091 – £51,356 a yearBelfastCloses 29 Oct Research Fellow in Nutrition - Research, Policy and ImpactQueens University You'll contribute to developing a sustainable food system by researching topics ranging from plant science to nutrition at Queen's University. £42,972 – £56,004 a yearBelfast Business Support ClerkBelfast City Council via Prime Recruitment Services You'll provide administrative support and help keep things running smoothly for Belfast City Council staff on a daily basis. ≈ £13.47 an hourBelfastCloses 13 Nov HR AdministratorEmployer not named via MPA Recruitment You'll support the Employee Services Team within the People and Culture Directorate by providing professional and confidential HR administration services. ≈ £16.68 an hourBelfastCloses 13 Nov HR Resourcing AdvisorEmployer not named via MPA Recruitment You'll help manage staff recruitment tasks and support the HR team with finding new employees for the organization. ≈ £16.90 an hourBelfastCloses 13 Nov Senior Policy and Communications OfficerEarly Years You'll help set the strategic direction for Early Years by advising on policies and creating connections between organizational learning, evidence, and external influences. £43532.22 – £46834.62 a yearBelfastCloses 5 Nov BHSCT RISE NI Service Coordinator Band 8aEmployer not named via BSO Recruitment & Selection Services You'll coordinate a multidisciplinary team that helps children in mainstream schools across Northern Ireland. This involves working closely with the children, their families, teachers, and other educational services. £55,690 – £62,682 a yearBelfastCloses 27 Oct

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