Community Engagement Officer; NTC

City & Neighbourhood Services Department

Section:
Neighbourhood Services

Contract type:
Fixed Term Contract

Vacancy type:
Part-time

£39,862 - £42,839 per annum (pro rata to hours worked)

This is a part time, fixed term contract post until 31 July 2028 subject to review.

As Protestants and males are currently known to be under-represented in this job group, in Belfast City Council, applications from these groups would be particularly welcome.

And as young people (people under the age of 35), people with a disability and people from minority ethnic communities are currently under-represented in Belfast City Council, applications from these groups would be particularly welcome.

As part of our commitment to equality of opportunity we offer a Guaranteed Interview Scheme (GIS) for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post.

Belfast City Council is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

All applications for employment are considered strictly on the basis of merit.

Reporting to the Project Manager the post will be responsible for all the people-facing opportunities within the Nature Towns and Cities (NTC) project:
To assist the Project Manager on the development of a blueprint for nature’s recovery within the project area, with a focus on establishing new nature-positive practices within existing blue and green spaces in Belfast, as well as developing new initiatives and project plans to ‘green the grey’.

• acting as the main point of contact for Community groups, faith groups, landowners of accessible space, public bodies, businesses and volunteers.
• working closely with other project staff and other Council Officers to remove barriers to participation by delivering community engagement in citizen science, training and project co-design sessions, building the capacity of local communities in line with the Project Plan.

Work with other Council Officers in the promotion and development of the use of the city’s parks and green spaces, maximizing their potential for biodiversity, climate resilience and positive mental and physical health outcomes for people, while ensuring alignment with the Council’s plans and long-term vision.

• Open Space & Street Scene– Managing parks, green spaces, and street cleansing operations.
• Neighbourhood Development & Regeneration– Overseeing community centres, health and wellbeing initiatives, active living, and community safety.
• Regulatory & City Services– Providing environmental health services, dog and pest control, port health, emergency planning, and bereavement services.
• Strategic Waste Management– Leading waste collection, recycling, and fleet management.

This department is committed to delivering customer-focused, cost-efficient, and impactful services to enhance the quality of life in Belfast.