Regeneration Project Assistant - Mossley Mill

Regeneration Project Assistant - Antrim & Newtownabbey Borough Council - Mossley Mill

Join Antrim & Newtownabbey Borough Council as a Regeneration Project Assistant and play a key role in supporting the delivery of a wide range of economic programmes. This is a great opportunity to gain valuable experience within the public sector, working in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same.

About the role:

• £15.31 per hour
• Location: Mossley Mill, Newtownabbey
• Hours of Work: 37 hours, shift work 9:00pm - 5:00pm, Monday - Friday
• Duration: Up to 6 months with possible extension
• Public Sector
• Please note the closing date for this vacancy is 10am on Monday 27th July 2026.

Duties include:

• To support the Regeneration Team in the delivery of a range of economic development and town centre engagement programmes.
• To assist in the preparation, administration, vouching and monitoring of a range of economic development projects.
• To engage with a range of regeneration stakeholders including town centre businesses. This may require undertaking client site visits to meet business needs and to support the requirements of Council support programmes.
• Contribute to the maintenance of a robust and complete business database to support the continued outreach activities of the Economic Development and Planning service, ensuring data is collected and presented in line with Council and other funder requirements.
• Review and analyse grant applications and supporting documentation submitted to support funding applications to Council. Prepare project summaries and papers for Council Committees.
• Verify project expenditure and vouch claims, ensuring compliance with the terms and conditions of funding and audit requirements. Coordinate site visits when necessary.
• Prepare claims for drawdown of funds from external funders and monitor income and expenditure.

What you'll need for this role:

• A minimum of 5 GCSEs to include Maths and English or equivalent (Grades A - C)
• A minimum of 1 year of administrative experience
• Experience in the use of MS Office including Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Ability to deal with dissatisfied customers and difficult situations
• Good analytical, communication, and interpretation skills
• Be willing to work outside of normal business hours
• Full current driving licence, or if a disability prevents driving, access to a suitable form of transport to enable the duties of the post to be carried out in full

Riada Resourcing is an equal opportunities employer.