Assistant Project Officer

THE EMPLOYER IS: UNLEASHED DOG ADVENTURE PARKThe role is at Unleashed Dog Adventure Park located near Moira/Aghagallon. Applicants would need access to their own transport as there is no public transport.

The role will support the design and development of a new Dog Sensory Garden, aimed at enhancing enrichment, sniff-work, exploration, and play opportunities for dogs visiting the adventure park.

The role combines creative project design with practical outdoor work and customer engagement.

The post holder will work closely with the two business owners to bring the sensory garden concept to life while also contributing to wider customer-focused projects.

• Assist the business owners in researching, planning, and designing the new dog sensory garden.
• Carry out basic hands-on construction and maintenance tasks related to the build of the garden, including:
  Digging, planting, weeding, and general ground preparation.
• Strimming, mowing, and basic landscaping. Cleaning, sanding, or preparing timber and other materials. Support general site maintenance to keep the dog park clean, safe, and welcoming.
• Provide a friendly, positive presence when interacting with customers and their dogs. Contribute to creating a welcoming experience for visitors.
• Help design and conduct a customer satisfaction survey to gather feedback and identify improvement opportunities.
• Maintain a calm, positive attitude around dogs and people at all times.
• Answer customer queries and give information about park features and the new sensory garden project.
• Assist with simple computer-based tasks such as updating project notes, recording progress, or inputting customer survey results.
• Help with basic social media content, including taking photos, writing short updates, or sharing progress on the sensory garden project under guidance from the business owners.

• The applicant should have experience of hands-on outdoor work such as digging, planting, weeding, strimming, mowing etc.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Experience of posting on a range of social media.
• Be familiar and happy to work with dogs.

The Employer is: UNLEASHED DOG ADVENTURE PARKJobStart Opportunity - Working Hours Information
- Standard

Hours:

up to 25 hours per week.

- Flexible/Reduced

Hours:

May be available upon approval by a Work Coach.

- Additional

Hours:

The employer may offer extra hours depending on availability. This should be discussed directly with the employer before starting employment.

The job advert may end before the closing date if requested by the employer.

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Vacancy  Job Sector Security and General,Environmental, Health and Safety,Leisure Area Co Armagh Location Lurgan, 29 Bridge Road. Salary 16-17 £ 7.55, 18-20 £ 10.00, 21 plus £12.21 per hour. No. vacancies 1 Contract Type Temporary Weekly hours 25 Published date 06/01/2026 Closing date 16/02/2026 Worktime To be confirmed with employer.

Area:
All of Northern Ireland
Closing date: 09 Jan 2026

Area:
All of Northern Ireland
Closing date: 16 Jan 2026