Project Officer

Kennedy Employment Solutions; Belfast; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a temporary Project Officer based in Belfast. The role involves processing applications for community relations grants, collaborating with staff and Board members, and offering support to groups on community matters. Candidates must have 5 GCSE passes, at least two years of community relations work experience, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. This full-time position is expected to last one month, with potential for extension on a week-by-week basis.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in community relations, paid or voluntary.
• Experience in assessing grant applications and financial reporting.
• Ability to analyze information and make recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Process applications for grant schemes focused on community relations.
• Work with staff and Board members on good relations initiatives.
• Assist groups on community relations and cultural diversity.

Skills

Community relations experience

Excellent communication skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

5 GCSE passes at grades A-C

Degree level education (desirable)

Job description

Kennedy Recruitment are working in connection with their Public Sector client to recruit a temporary Project Officer to be based in Belfast. This is a full time role, Monday to Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm and expected to last one month and then on a week by week basis.

Responsibilities:

• Processing applications submitted to the Council's Funding & Development Programme's grant schemes with primary focus on the Community Relations/Cultural Diversity Grants Scheme. This will involve interviewing and advising applicants, drafting recommendation reports, maintaining records and monitoring the work of supported projects including financial spend
• Work with other CRC staff and Board members as well as other agencies in taking forward initiatives to promote good relations
• Assisting groups working with the Council, on community relations and cultural diversity matters, in the development of their work, through advice, support and other means, as necessary
• Representing the Council, at conferences, workshops and information events including carrying out presentations on the work of the Council
• Organising seminars, conferences and information events relating to the business of the Council's work programme areas, as directed by the Programme Director - Funding & Development
• Submitting regular reports on work undertaken

It is essential that interested candidates meet the following criteria:

• 5 GCSE passes at grades A-C (or equivalent) to include English Language and Mathematics
• At least two years' experience of community relations work in a paid or voluntary capacity
• A detailed understanding of community relations activities in a local context
• At least one year's experience in the assessment of grant/funding applications
• Practical experience and knowledge of finance, budgeting, monitoring and reporting
• A minimum of 2 years' experience in using Microsoft Office suite of applications in particular Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook in a work situation
• At least one year's experience that demonstrates the ability to assimilate and analyse information accurately and to formulate decisions and make recommendations
• Excellent oral and written communication, well developed liaison and interpersonal skills
• A personal commitment to the Council's operating principles and ethos
• A current and valid driving licence and access to personal transport for business use or have access to a form of transport which will permit the applicant to meet the requirements of the post in full (This relates to any person who has declared to having a disability which debars them from driving)

DESIRABLE CRITERIA

• Educated to degree level or equivalent

Candidates will be required to obtain an Enhanced Access NI check at a cost of £18

Please note that a criminal record will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining a position. This will depend on the nature of the position and circumstances of the offences.

For this role, Kennedy Recruitment is acting in the capacity of an employment business.

Kennedy Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and a Corporate Member of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC). Kennedy Recruitment adheres to all current employment legislation.

Please note only those candidates shortlisted may be contacted.