Shared Island Fund (Peatland) Co-Ordinator – DP Belfast
- Belfast
- £24.59
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Posted
December 17, 2025 - Temporary - Full time
We have a fantastic opportunity for you to join our client, based in Belfast as a full-time Shared Island Fund (Peatland) Co-Ordinator.
Our client is Northern Ireland’s Leading Public Sector Employer.
Administrator Pay Rate: £24.59 per hour
Start Date: 5th Jan 2026
Duration: 29/03/2026 – possible extension
Benefits working with NICS:
- On the job training provided
- Long term opportunity
- Gain valuable skills and progress your career
- Diverse and inclusive employer with active social mobility policies
- Hybrid & Flexible working pattern
Hours of Work:
37 Hours per week – Monday to Friday. Flexible working hours between 8am and 6pm.
Job Duties:
The post holder will lead on the management of the Northern Ireland Shared Island Fund (Peatland) project.
The main duties and responsibilities of the postholder will include:
- Collaborating with the DAERA Environment Fund team, and the NIEA Peatland Link Officer to develop a Peatland Challenge Fund for the delivery of the N. Ireland Shared Island Fund (Peatland) Project.
- Lead on day-to-day management and delivery of the Peatlands Challenge Fund and the targets associated with SIF objectives.
- Working with NIEA data and evidence officer and SIF coordinators in Scotland and Ireland to develop the monitoring and evaluation programme with a view to continuing this for future Peatland Programmes in N. Ireland.
- Act as client officer for successful applications; to include site visits to monitor implementation and success of applications.
- Initiate and develop upskilling, training and education programmes for landowners and farmers.
- As SIF Peatland coordinator within NIEA, facilitate effective working relationships between SIF coordinators in Ireland and Scotland and provide updates to the SIF steering group (Preparation of reports, training materials, and presentations as required).
The above list is not exhaustive but provides a good indication of the main duties of the role.
Essential Criteria:
- Proof of 5 GCSEs including English and Maths grade C or above or the equivalent to this.
- A minimum of 2 years’ experience working in an administrative role
- Excellent IT skills, including use of Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Proven ability to use own initiative.
Desired Experience and Qualifications:
Given the nature of the duties of the role, the characteristics and overall level of knowledge and skills which have to be most commonly applied in this role include
- Experience of managing financial resources, such as claim verifications, payment authorisation & Financial Systems and Controls Assessments.
- Experience of project management and developing/building new working relationships/partnerships and maintaining these is essential. Experience of programme management is desirable.
- Excellent communicator with a wide spectrum of people using oral, written, and other communication methods.
- Ability to plan and prioritise workloads and work on own initiative to deliver results and to manage work against agreed timetables and subject to competing priorities.
- Delivery of timely performance with energy and taking responsibility and accountability for quality outcomes.
- A good understanding of peatland ecology, management and environmental processes and how these are inexorably linked to people and the economy.
Training / experience in:
- Business Case Writing
- Risk Management
- Project / Programme Management
- Understanding and application of Governance
Please apply via link or contact kerri.kyle@therecruitmentco.uk
