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The Organisation Development team is part of the Organisation Development Directorate within Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council. The team supports the development of staff and helps improve how the Council works through learning, engagement, and organisational improvement projects. The work includes the following:

• staff training and development programmes
• employee engagement and well-being initiatives
• supporting internal projects to improve council services
• promoting the Council’s values and organisational culture

The work to be undertaken by the selected pupil will include:

• shadowing the Organisation Development Officer during meetings and day-to-day tasks
• helping prepare materials for training sessions and events
• involvement in live projects such as staff surveys or internal communications
• assisting with general office duties such as printing, filing, or organising resources
• completing a short summary or reflection at the end of the placement

Dates

17/06/2025 from 09:00 to 17:00
18/06/2025 from 09:00 to 17:00
19/06/2025 from 09:00 to 17:00

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Interest in People – Has a passion for people.

Communication Skills - Able to listen carefully and speak clearly with others.

Willingness to Learn  - Open to trying new tasks and learn about different roles.

Teamwork – Enjoys working with others.

Reliability and Punctuality - Arrives on time and completes tasks as asked.

IT Skills - Comfortable using a computer for tasks in Outlook, Word, Excel or PowerPoint. 

Creativity and Initiative - Desire to share ideas and use initiative when appropriate.