Council, public sector & charity jobs in Derry
Updated 23 October 2026 · kept fresh every few hours
9 council, public sector and charity jobs open in Derry today, from 6 employers, including Action Cancer, EY and Apex Housing Association. Where the advert gives pay (6 of them), most pay between £25k a year and £78k a year. 5 temporary and 3 close within a week. 3 are through a recruitment agency; the rest are with the employer directly.
Integrative Holistic TherapistAction Cancer
You'll deliver holistic therapies like aromatherapy, reflexology, and relaxation to children, adults, and families at the Macmillan Health and Wellbeing Centre in Altnagelvin Hospital.
≈ £40 an hourDerryCloses 10 Nov
Complementary TherapistAction Cancer
You'll deliver integrative holistic therapy—including aromatherapy, reflexology, and relaxation—to children, adults, and families at the MacMillan Health and Wellbeing Centre in Derry.
≈ £40 an hourDerryCloses 10 Nov
Choir DirectorDerry Diocesan Trust
You'll lead and manage all aspects of the cathedral choir at St Eugene’s Cathedral, ensuring the music enhances worship services.
≈ £20.76 an hourDerryCloses 12 Nov
Domestic AssistantEmployer not named via Staffline
You'll work as a Domestic Assistant at Jasmine Lodge in Derry, carrying out cleaning and support tasks for the public sector.
≈ £12.71 an hourDerryCloses 3 Nov
Administration Assistant, Head OfficeApex Housing Association
You'll provide administrative support for Apex Housing Association's tenants, residents, and staff by handling various day-to-day tasks while maintaining strict confidentiality.
£27,709 a yearDerryCloses 30 Oct
Administration Officer - BallykellyNorthern Ireland Civil Service via Blue Arrow
You'll work full-time as an Administration Officer handling telephony duties for the Northern Ireland Civil Service in Ballykelly. The role requires various shifts, including one Saturday every four weeks.
Up to £13.75 per dayDerryCloses 27 Oct
Sperrin AONB Project OfficerDerry City & Strabane District Council via Staffline
You'll manage projects for Derry City & Strabane District Council, focusing on environmental or heritage issues. This involves creating strategies and reports using your degree and experience.
≈ £21 – £21.13 an hourDerryCloses 26 Oct
Senior Manager, Grants Management, Government & Infrastructure Risk, Belfast, Londonderry, Derry.EY
You'll advise major organizations on managing risks related to government grants and infrastructure projects in Belfast, Derry, or elsewhere.
Pay not statedDerry
Manager, Grants Management, Government & Infrastructure Risk, Belfast, Londonderry, Derry.EY
You'll manage grants related to government and infrastructure risk for various clients in Belfast, Derry, or elsewhere. You will help organizations understand and mitigate complex risks.
Pay not statedDerry
Getting into council, public sector and charity work
The work: Civil service, councils, health service support, charities and community work.
You must have
- Civil Service: apply through NICS Recruitment — Free, competitions open a few times a year; join the weekly bulletin · NICS Recruitment
- Health service: apply through HSC Jobs — Free · HSC Jobs
- Councils: each council's own jobs page — Free · Belfast City Council how to apply
What helps
- AccessNI check for roles with children or vulnerable adults — £16 to £32; free for charity volunteers, about a week · AccessNI
- Level 2 English and maths — Free · Essential Skills
Who's hiring
- Action Cancer 2
- EY 2
- Staffline (agency) 2
- Apex Housing Association 1
- Blue Arrow (agency) 1
- Derry Diocesan Trust 1