Regeneration Project Assistant - Public Sector

VANRATH are delighted to be assisting our major Public Sector client, a large organisation with the recruitment of a Regeneration Project Assistant to join their team based in Newtownabbey.

What's in it for you?

• £15.31 per hour
• Opportunity to support regeneration and town centre development projects
• Exposure to grant funding, project administration and stakeholder engagement
• Varied role within a busy Economic Development team

About your next employer

You'll be joining a progressive local authority within its Economic Development and Planning service. The Regeneration Team delivers a range of initiatives designed to revitalise town centres, support local businesses and drive sustainable economic growth through regeneration projects, grant programmes and community engagement.

About you

• Minimum of 5 GCSEs (including English and Maths) or equivalent
• At least 1 year's administrative or clerical experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and Outlook
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Ability to manage confidential information accurately
• Good analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Full driving licence (or access to suitable transport)

What you'll do

• Provide administrative support to regeneration and economic development projects
• Assist with the administration and monitoring of grant-funded programmes
• Maintain project records, databases and audit documentation
• Support stakeholder engagement with businesses and community organisations
• Assist with procurement and quotation processes
• Review grant applications and prepare reports for decision-making
• Monitor project expenditure and support funding claims
• Organise business engagement events and meetings
• Respond to customer enquiries and provide administrative support to the wider team
• Help maintain online business directories and project information systems

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.

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