Business Development Project Officer

Description:

Job Title: Business Development Project Offcer

Location: Newtownabbey. However, the post holder must be prepared to work from any Council site or facility within the Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough.

Duration: Urgent Temporary post with the possibility to become a Permanent position.

Hours: Full Time, Mon-Fri

Salary: £17.59 per hour.

On behalf of our client, we are seeking a Business Development Project Officer who will be responsible for implementing a wide range of economic development programmes which contribute to the development of the local economy, in line with the Council’s Corporate and Economic Development objectives, regional strategies and sub-regional approaches. The post holder will support the Economic Development Section’s Business Development Officer positions, involving, the contribution to the Section’s project development process through the delivery, vouching and monitoring a range of projects that benefit the local economy and local businesses.

Core Responsibilities include:

* Plan and implement a comprehensive programme of economic development activities, including organising events and participating in exhibitions in support of the Council’s Economic Development and Regeneration Strategies and the Section’s annual business plan operating within the agreed programme budget.

* Review and analyse business plans, accounts, financial projections and documentation submitted in support of funding applications to the Council. Undertake business and project assessment and prepare economic appraisals and concise project summaries for Committee and Council consideration.

* Establish and maintain robust monitoring and evaluation processes to monitor the progress of projects in receipt of support from the Council, ensuring data is collected in line with Council and other funder requirements. This will include monitoring the achievement of targets, annual objectives and performance indicators, and producing performance reports on achievement against agreed targets and spend as required.

* Assist with the financial management of the Section, including the preparation of estimates, monthly budget reports and projections. Operate within agreed budget limits and timescales and raise and deliver orders through the Councils finance system.

* Assist the Business Development Officers in undertaking quotation/tendering processes for the appointment of appropriate contractors to deliver projects. Where an open call or alternative method of appointment is selected, assist with the design and implementation of the mechanism for awarding funding, e.g. small grants programmes.

* To provide economic advice and guidance, to individuals, local businesses, those interested in starting a business, social enterprises, investors, tourism providers and other relevant organisations. This will require undertaking client site visits.

* Provide advice and guidance to residents, businesses, schools, tourism and training providers on Economic Development related services and programmes as required.

* Verify project expenditure and vouch claims received from project promoters and appointed delivery agents, ensuring compliance with the terms and conditions of funding and audit requirements. Co-ordinate and, where appropriate, carry out site visits with project promoters or delivery agents as part of this process.

Essential requirements include:

* 3rd level qualification on the UK Qualification and Credit Framework at level 4 and above e.g. Business related discipline.

OR

* Possess a minimum of 3 years’ recent experience as below.

* Possess a minimum of 1 years’ recent experience in a wide range of economic development activities in one or more of the following disciplines:

Economic Development, Rural Development, Community Development.

Other requirements include:

* Good planning and organising skills.

* Good administrative & financial skills

* Good communication skills (written & verbal)

* Displays a positive attitude including a solution based, flexible and enthusiastic approach.

* Maintain a high standard of quality and accuracy.

* A good working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel.

* Valid current Driving Licence and use of own transport.

* Available to work after hours, particularly evenings, to facilitate engagements and meetings.

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