Project Officer – Newry
- Newry
- £19.59
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Posted
October 2, 2026 - Staff Officer
Our client, A Large public sector organisation, based in Newry is looking for a Project Officer to join their team.
Duration: April 2027 with possible extension
Rate of pay: £19.59
Location: Newry
Hours: 37 hours per week
Start date: ASAP
Main Duties:
• Monitoring delivery of expenditure and achievement of objectives of projects
• Attending PEACEPLUS/City & Growth/Complementary Fund related meetings, as necessary, providing secretariat support, as required.
• Planning and prioritising multiple tasks to meet project milestones.
• Providing Branch secretariat support for the completion and return of corporate and Departmental returns.
• Retaining project budgets spend records and preparing payment information or returns to Finance, as required.
• Preparing written and oral advice to senior staff on investments, including briefings and submissions for the Minister and Permanent Secretary.
• Providing input into requests for information e.g., FOI and EIR, correspondence and invitation cases and Assembly question responses.
• Line management responsibilities as required, including ensuring the management of Performance and Attendance in line with current procedures.
• Leading, encouraging and managing to build capacity and capability within the team.
Essential Criteria:
Strong leadership, interpersonal and communications skills as well as good analytical and problem-solving skills A minimum of 12 months office experience
The ability to plan, organise and manage their time and activities to deliver a high quality and efficient service.
Project management experience of liaising with different departments / delivery leads to ensure work is delivered on time to a high standard.
The ability to be innovative and able to suggest ideas for improvements.
Be responsive, open to change and can adapt to a changing environment.
The ability to create and maintain positive working relationships to achieve business objectives.
Desired Criteria:
Secretariat experience would be advantageous.
**Please note that successful applicants will be required to complete an AccessNI clearance**
To apply please send your CV via the link or email
Alana McCoy RecCoBelfast
