Business Development Project Officer - Public Sector

VANRATH are delighted to be assisting our major Public Sector client, a large organisation with the recruitment of a Business 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 masterplans, 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 feedback from recent VANRATH candidates-

''Vanrath have been an absolute pleasure to work with from initial job discussions to job offer and I would recommend them as the first point of call for anyone looking for exciting new opportunities.''

''I had a great experience with Vanrath, who got me through the door to my current workplace, and have been supportive through and through. I was invited for a face-to-face meet up before securing my place at work for a get to know, and it has been an absolute pleasure.''

''Vanrath have been fantastic in helping me gain employment in my chosen field. They have been extremely helpful throughout, easy to talk to, and regularly went above and beyond to ensure I was happy at my current place of employment. I hope to continue to work with them in future.''

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Skills:
Regeneration Project Management Economic Development Grants Funding Procurement Public Sector

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