Business Development Officer - £21.65 p/h

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

What's in it for you?

• £21.65 per hour
• Opportunity to lead strategic employability and skills initiatives
• Exposure to major regional growth programmes and stakeholder partnerships
• Involvement in externally funded economic development projects

About your next employer

You'll be joining a forward-thinking local authority within its Economic Development function, supporting programmes that drive skills development, employability and business growth across the borough.

Working closely with businesses, education providers, government departments and community stakeholders, the team delivers strategic initiatives designed to strengthen the local labour market and support regional economic growth.

About you

• Degree qualification (or equivalent) OR at least 4 years' relevant experience
• Minimum 2 years' experience in economic development activities
• Experience delivering skills, employability or workforce initiatives
• Strong project management and organisational skills
• Experience working with externally funded programmes (desirable)
• Knowledge of grant funding and programme compliance processes
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Full driving licence (or access to suitable transport)
• Flexibility to attend evening meetings and engagements when required

What you'll do

• Lead and coordinate employability and skills programmes across the borough
• Develop and manage partnerships with businesses, education providers and stakeholders
• Support the establishment and coordination of labour market partnership initiatives
• Identify funding opportunities and support grant application processes
• Monitor programme performance, outcomes and compliance requirements
• Organise and support business engagement events, workshops and consultations
• Prepare reports, action plans and committee documentation
• Contribute to economic development strategies, research and policy initiatives

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.

Some positive candidate feedback we've received-

''Excellent recruitment service. VANRATH helped me secure a new role within days of first contact and the team couldn't be more helpful and responsive since I began my new position. Would highly recommend that anyone looking for employment registers with VANRATH as they are head and shoulders above other agencies that I have dealt with.

''I very much enjoyed my experience with VANRATH. They were great to work with, very friendly and efficient and streamlined everything for me so I had the least amount of stress as I went in for interviews. Looking forward to starting in my new role!''

''Had a great experience with Vanrath. Being new to Northern Ireland, they made me feel very welcome. The team provided lots of tips and support for job opportunities. Would thoroughly recommend the Vanrath team!''

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Skills:
Project Management Economic Development Grants Funding Procurement Public Sector

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