Woodland Officer (Temp)

Job description

Job SummaryCity & Neighbourhood Services Department

There is currently one fixed term contract post until 30 June 2028, subject to review.

As females are currently known to be under-represented in this job group, in Belfast City Council, applications from this group 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. Further information can be found in the Application Pack.

Belfast City Council is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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

To be responsible to the Senior Woodland and Recreation Officer for the provision of technical support for the management of woodland and recreation services.

Responsibilities

To perform such tasks and duties assigned to the post in accordance with specified time and quality targets.

To successfully engage and work in liaison with a range of key internal and external stakeholders.

To be responsible for ensuring that projects are implemented to a professional standard, within the acquired budget and to the target deadline.

About the departmentWith over 1,400 staff the City and Neighbourhood Services Department delivers frontline services essential to the daily lives of Belfast residents. This includes:

Open Space & Street Scene– Managing parks, green spaces, and street cleansing operations.

Neighbourhood Development & Regeneration– Overseeingcommunity 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– Leadingwaste collection, recycling, and fleet management.

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

Place & Economy Department - Planning & Building Control

£25,989 - £27,254 per annum (pro rata) plus allowance; £13.4708 per hour plus 12.07% for casual work

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Belfast

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

03-04-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English