Economic Development Project Officer - Newtownabbey

Job description

VANRATH are delighted to be assisting our major Public Sector client, a large organisation with the recruitment of an Economic Development Project Officer to join their team based in Newtownabbey.

What's in it for you?

• £18.85 per hour
• Opportunity to work on borough-wide regeneration and economic development projects
• Involvement in major regional initiatives and funding programmes
• Exposure to project management, funding applications and stakeholder engagement

About your next employer

You'll be joining a progressive local government organisation committed to driving economic development, regeneration and infrastructure investment across the borough. Working within the Economic Development and Planning function, the Regeneration team delivers strategic master-plans, town centre initiatives and externally funded programmes aligned to regional growth strategies.

About you

• A relevant third level qualification (Level 4 or above) in a business-related or similar discipline OR at least 2 years' relevant experience
• Minimum 1 year's recent experience in economic development, regeneration, rural or community development
• Experience managing, monitoring or vouching funding applications and claims (desirable)
• Experience of public procurement processes (desirable)
• Strong planning, organisational and administrative skills
• Good financial and analytical ability
• Confident written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel
• Full driving licence and access to transport
• Flexibility to attend occasional evening meetings

What you'll do

• Support the delivery of regeneration and economic development programmes
• Assist with funding applications, claims, monitoring and compliance processes
• Review business plans and financial information to inform project assessments
• Monitor project performance, budgets and funding
• Support town centre engagement initiatives and stakeholder collaboration
• Maintain accurate project records to meet audit and regulatory requirements
• Contribute to procurement and contractor appointment processes
• Prepare reports, briefings and performance information for senior management and committee

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.

Some positive candidate feedback we've received-

''5*'s for Vanrath. They found me a suitable agency post right away, it was a great fit, now I have got the job permanently! Very personable and knowledgeable to deal with and always took the time to understand and help out. Extremely professional service all round.''

''I contacted Vanrath after being laid off by my previous employer. They were fantastic to deal with and found me the perfect role that matched my skill set and experience and within a day or two had an interview lined up. Within the same week I was made a job offer which I happily accepted. So thankful that I contacted Vanrath. Couldn't have asked for a quicker and more professional service.''

''My experience with Vanrath has been so positive. They were very professional but friendly at the same time. The whole process has been excellent and I've secured a job that I really wanted. I wouldn't hesitate to go through Vanrath again in future as there was no waiting about and they continually kept me updated throughout. Thanks so much again.''

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