Council, public sector & charity jobs in Newtownabbey
Updated 23 October 2026 · kept fresh every few hours
6 council, public sector and charity jobs open in Newtownabbey today, from 5 employers. Where the advert gives pay (6 of them), most pay between £25k a year and £46k a year. 1 is part-time, 2 temporary and 2 close within a week. All of them are through recruitment agencies.
House OfficerEmployer not named via Staffline
You'll help run the Arts and Culture department in Newtownabbey by assisting with managing and promoting cultural and conference facilities.
≈ £21.34 an hourNewtownabbeyCloses 3 Nov
Enforcement OfficerEmployer not named via Honeycomb Jobs Ltd
You'll investigate complaints and enforce laws to protect the local environment, promote animal welfare, and keep the community safe in Newtownabbey.
≈ £17.45 an hourNewtownabbeyCloses 19 Nov
Venue Manager - Public SectorEmployer not named via VANRATH
You'll manage and maintain a venue for public sector clients, handling bookings and ensuring smooth operations in Newtownabbey.
≈ £23.47 an hourNewtownabbey
Domestic Assistant - NewtownabbeyEmployer not named via First Choice Selection Services
You'll maintain cleanliness and hygiene in a residential care home in Newtownabbey, working Monday to Friday mornings.
≈ £12.71 an hourNewtownabbeyCloses 23 Oct
Economic Development Officer - Public SectorA major Public Sector client via VANRATH
You'll help develop economic strategies and projects for a large public sector organisation based in Newtownabbey.
≈ £21.65 an hourNewtownabbey
Clerical Officer - UrgentEmployer not named via Apple Recruitment
You'll provide general admin and secretarial support to the school principal, staff, and board of governors in Newtownabbey.
≈ £13.63 an hourNewtownabbeyCloses 24 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
- VANRATH (agency) 2
- Apple Recruitment (agency) 1
- First Choice Selection Services (agency) 1
- Honeycomb Jobs Ltd (agency) 1
- Staffline (agency) 1