Mini Digi Hubs Project Officer
Directorate: Place and Prosperity
Department: Economic Development
Location: Signal Centre and Comber Community Centre
Reports to: Creative and Digital Development Officer
Salary Scale: SO2
Car User Status: Casual
PURPOSE AND FUNCTION OF THE POST
The project officer will work exclusively on the PEACEPLUS funded project Mini Digi Hubs. This will involve representing Ards and North Down as one of six cross-border partners on the East Border Region (EBR).
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
To represent Ards and North Down on the cross-border partnership the East Border Region for the project Mini Digi Hubs, and update/report to the Creative and Digital Development Officer.
Assist the Creative and Digital Development Officer in the delivery of the refurbishment of Comber Community Centre into a mini IoT (Internet of Things) themed Digi-Hub to be part of an East Border Region Digital Hub Infrastructure for the purposes of enhancing social service delivery and economic development.
Assist the Creative and Digital Development Officer in the procurement and management of contracts pertaining to the animation of the Comber Community Centre.
Financial
Assist in the compilation of accurate records of budget management in line with required outcomes, outputs and deliverables in accordance with Councils and SEUPB financial processes and monitor expenditure against budget.
Assist in the preparation of payments to procured suppliers for the purposes of project delivery.
Contract Management/Procurement
Assist in the procurement and management of all delivery agents in line with both Council and EU procurement guidelines.
Assist in the marketing of the facility to drive the project in line with Council priorities including managing all delivery agent contracts responsible for achieving the project objective.
Digital Transformation (Internet of Things)
Keep abreast of current trends and understanding of the digital transformation discipline Internet of Things (IoT) and drive the project forward maximising the Comber Community Centres potential as an IoT exemplar.
General Duties
Ensure the project is delivered against project milestones in terms of both budget and deliverables.
Assist in the preparation of draft briefing papers, project documentation, Council Reports and deliver presentations as required.
To promote best practice in project management across the Council and contribute to the development and promotion of a consistent and effective project management approach across the organisation.
To comply with and promote equality, health and safety in accordance with Council policies and legal requirements.
Any other duties as may be reasonably required consistent with the nature and level of the post.
Contract Details
This is a part-time, temporary post working 21.75 hours over 3 days per week up to 31 August 2028 and may be extended subject to funding.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
The person specification provides information on the qualifications, experience, knowledge and skills required to carry out the duties of the post.
The essential criteria will be used for shortlisting and as part of the selection process.
Qualifications
Essential:
HND or foundation Degree or equivalent.
Desirable:
Degree or equivalent in a relevant subject area.
Experience
Essential:
2 years relevant experience in the following areas:
Project delivery from inception through to delivery and operation which includes management of capital and revenue budgets.
Procurement and management of private sector contracts for the purposes of business development.
Desirable:
5 years relevant experience.
Key Skills & Abilities
Essential:
Ability to manage external consultants teams effectively.
Ability to prioritise and manage conflicting work demands.
Financial management.
Competent in the use of Microsoft applications. (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook)
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work as part of a team.
Desirable:
Knowledge and experience of Power BI or similar.
Knowledge and understanding of the digital transformation discipline IoT the Internet of Things.
Other Requirements
Essential:
Willingness to undertake all hours as necessary for the efficient discharge of the post including attendance at evening meetings as required. Willingness to travel to meetings outside of Borough.
A current full driving licence and access to a suitable form of transport* (*applicants without a full driving licence should have access to a form of transport to enable them to meet the nature and requirements of the post).
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