Grant & Projects Coordinator, Economic Development

MCS Group; Mid and East Antrim District; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

MCS Group is seeking a Project Assistant in Ballymena to support the Economic Development team within Growth & Major Projects. You will help deliver the DAERA Rural Business Development Grant Scheme, assist with grants administration, and manage project records and reporting.

The role offers a varied workload, requiring strong organisation, stakeholder engagement and financial monitoring skills to support local business growth and policy delivery.

Qualifications

• A minimum of a third-level qualification and at least one year's relevant experience.
• Experience with grant-funded projects or initiatives.
• Ability to manage financials and reporting.
• Experience working with partners and stakeholders.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Support administration and delivery of grant-funded projects and programmes.
• Coordinate and deliver projects, ensuring deadlines and priorities are met.
• Assist applicants and businesses receiving grant funding, including meetings and events.
• Monitor activity, performance and expenditure with accurate records.
• Support funding claims and reporting for external funders.
• Undertake research into economic issues and policy developments.
• Collect and report statistical and performance information.
• Maintain project databases and information systems.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners.

Skills

Grant funding administration

Project management

Financial monitoring

Stakeholder engagement

Research & reporting

Education

Third-level qualification

Job description

MCS Group is seeking a Project Assistant in Ballymena to support the Economic Development team within Growth & Major Projects. You will help deliver the DAERA Rural Business Development Grant Scheme, assist with grants administration, and manage project records and reporting.

The role offers a varied workload, requiring strong organisation, stakeholder engagement and financial monitoring skills to support local business growth and policy delivery.