Assist the Investment and Funding Manager in Ballymena with the administration and delivery of the Council’s Rural Business Development Grant Scheme, supporting economic growth and rural enterprise. This is a temporary role offering 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with a salary of £40,444 to £42,123.
- Salary / Benefits:
- £37.87ph
- Monday – Friday working hours
- Temporary contract with potential for extension
About your next employer Join a prominent public sector organisation dedicated to growing the local economy through targeted grant schemes and strategic initiatives. They work within a collaborative team environment on impactful projects that support rural businesses and economic development across the region.
About you
- Hold a minimum of a third level qualification, or alternatively, demonstrate at least three years’ experience in grant management or economic development projects.
- Experience in project administration, stakeholder engagement, financial monitoring, and research.
- Have a current UK driving licence and access to a vehicle, enabling travel as required.
What you’ll do
- Provide support for the administration of the Rural Business Development Grant Scheme and other economic projects.
- Arrange meetings, workshops, and communicate effectively with stakeholders and applicants.
- Conduct research on emerging policies and best practices to inform project development.
- Ensure compliance with eligibility and funding requirements, verifying third-party organisations.
- Collate and analyse performance and financial data, maintaining accurate records for audits and reporting.
- Contribute to project planning, programming, and delivering communication activities to promote project outcomes.
For further information on this job, apply via the link or contact the VANRATH office for a confidential chat today.
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