DEA Officer - Ballymena

Join Mid & East Antrim Borough Council as a District Electoral Area Officer and play a key role in supporting community development and local engagement initiatives across the borough.   About the role: £20.66 per hour Location: Ballymena Monday to Friday 37 hours a week Temporary until 30/09/26 Closing date: Thursday 19th March 2026 What you'll be doing in this role: Act as a primary point of contact for the DEA, dealing with day to day enquiries from members of the public, elected members, key community, statutory and voluntary partners in relation to local issues and concerns. Assist the DEA Manager with the effective delivery of a portfolio of services as already detailed under the Main Purpose of Job, specifically in relation to PCSP, Good Relations, Community Planning, Community Development (including Neighbourhood Renewal & Areas at Risk Programmes), Basic Services and Community Services. Responsible for the staff and operational aspects (along with other relevant Council Departments) of the community centres appropriate to their DEAs, including oversight of paper based and electronic front desk management system(s). Develop and deliver a programme of activities to increase participation, levels of usage and footfall within the community centres. Responsible for the development and implementation of a DEA Clusters Action Plan which responds to identified local need. Implement a programme of outreach work to enhance the public and community awareness of the DEA Clusters and to increase the involvement of the public with the aim of achieving positive outcomes. What you'll need for this role: A Degree or Postgraduate qualification At least two years’ relevant experience (or three years’ if you do not hold the qualification above) in one or more of the following areas: Community Planning, Good Relations, PCSP, Community Development or Community Services At least two years’ experience (or three years’ if you do not hold the qualification above) supervising or leading a team At least two years’ experience (or three years’ if you do not hold the qualification above) working in partnership with community and statutory organisations A full current UK driving licence and access to a vehicle, or access to a form of transport that enables you to carry out the duties of the post (this applies only to applicants who have a disability under the Disability Discrimination Act)