VANRATH are delighted to be assisting our client, a large and well-known Public Sector Organisation with the recruitment of a Community Relations Officer to join their team based in Newtownabbey. This is a Full-Time Monday - Friday position. 37 hours per week. Monday - Friday 9 - 5. Salary £37,825 per annum, plus benefits. The Community Relations Officer role will include leading the development, delivery, and review of a Good Relations Strategy and Action Plan, working to improve community relations and cultural diversity through strategic initiatives and partnerships. Responsibilities: Develop, implement, and monitor the Good Relations Strategy in alignment with wider organisational plans. Manage budgets, ensure financial compliance, and prepare progress reports. Design and deliver programs that promote cultural diversity and address community needs. Build partnerships with government, community, and voluntary sectors to deliver impactful initiatives. Oversee and promote grant programs, ensuring transparency and accountability. Provide advice on emerging issues, policies, and best practices to senior management. Deliver training and identify funding opportunities to enhance program impact. The Ideal Person: Relevant degree or significant experience in programme management, policy development, and partnership building. Proven ability to manage budgets and deliver results. Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills. Knowledge of governance, funding opportunities, and community relations. Competency in Microsoft Office and ability to travel as required. For further information on this opportunity, or any other position in Belfast or wider Northern Ireland, please apply via the link or contact Conor Birch in the strictest confidence. Recent Feedback from our candidates: ''I found Vanrath very professional from the off, they took the time to understand my background and experience only putting me forward for Jobs, that were suitable both with respect to my experience and abilities as well as my intended career direction.'' ''VANRATH were extremely supportive throughout the recruitment process and answered any queries I had, whilst keeping me informed of progress the entire time. This provided me with more confidence going into the interviews and helped me to secure my new role. Highly recommend'' ''Had a brilliant experience with Vanrath, after having used many other recruiters in the past VANRATH really listened to what type of role I wanted and made the whole process very smooth and easy'' Skills: Good Relations Officer strategy action plan community relations grants Benefits: Additional Benefits