Business Development Project Officer

VanRath; Belfast; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent recruitment agency is looking for a Business Development Project Officer to support economic development initiatives in Belfast. The role involves delivering programmes, advising local businesses, and managing projects to ensure compliance and measure impact. Candidates should have a relevant qualification and experience in community development, with excellent communication skills. The position offers a competitive hourly rate and the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate

Opportunity to contribute to economic development programmes

Dynamic and collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• 3 years' relevant experience in economic or community development.
• Minimum of 1 year’s experience in delivering projects.
• Willingness to work flexibly, including evenings or weekends.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of business and economic development programmes.
• Provide advice to local businesses and community groups.
• Assist with project management and reporting to funding bodies.
• Monitor and evaluate project outcomes for compliance.
• Coordinate business events and promotional activities.
• Support external funding applications with research and documentation.

Skills

Planning skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Proficient in Microsoft Word

Proficient in Microsoft Excel

Proficient in Microsoft Outlook

Analysis of business plans

Education

Relevant third-level qualification (Level 4 or above) in a business-related discipline

Job description

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

What's in it for you?

• £18.26 per hour
• Opportunity to contribute to meaningful economic development programmes
• Work in a dynamic and collaborative environment focused on local business growth
• Exposure to regional and national economic initiatives, including high-profile funding programmes

About your next employer

You’ll be joining a respected public sector organisation committed to economic growth, business innovation, and community regeneration. The team leads a wide range of projects and funding initiatives that support entrepreneurship, attract investment, and promote sustainable development across the region.

About you

• A relevant third-level qualification (Level 4 or above) in a business-related discipline or at least 3 years’ relevant experience in economic or community development
• Minimum of 1 year’s experience delivering projects in economic, rural, or community development
• Strong planning, organisational, and administrative skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Ability to analyse business plans, funding applications, and financial claims
• Full current driving licence (or suitable alternative transport arrangement if required)
• Willingness to work flexibly, including occasional evenings or weekends

What you’ll do

• Support the delivery of a wide range of business and economic development programmes, including mentoring, grants, and networking initiatives
• Provide advice and guidance to local businesses, entrepreneurs, and community groups on funding opportunities and business growth support
• Assist with project management, including application processing, financial claims, and reporting to funding bodies
• Monitor and evaluate project outcomes to ensure compliance and measure impact
• Co‑ordinate and deliver business events, exhibitions, and promotional activities
• Work closely with partner organisations and delivery agents to implement funded projects
• Support external funding applications by compiling research, progress reports, and financial documentation
• Promote local business engagement through digital platforms, press releases, and community outreach

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.