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Assessment Programme Officer

Reed
Posted a day ago, valid for 25 days
Location

Belfast, County Antrim BT11 8HW

Salary

£34,524 - £35,712 per annum

Contract type

Part Time

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  • A well-established organization in Belfast is seeking an experienced Assessment Programme Officer for a full-time, temporary position lasting 6-9 months.
  • The role offers a salary between £34,524 and £35,712 per annum, depending on experience, with working hours set at 37 hours per week.
  • Candidates must have at least 5 GCSEs at grades A-C, including English Language and Maths, or equivalent qualifications, along with relevant experience in operational planning and project management.
  • Key responsibilities include managing a portfolio of projects, assessing applications, drafting contracts, and ensuring robust monitoring of project implementation.
  • The position requires excellent communication skills, the ability to manage a busy workload, and may involve travel for site visits.

x3 Assessment Programme Officer (Temporary)

A well-established organisation based in Belfast, are currently seeking an experienced Assessment Programme Officer to join their team.

This is a Full-time, Temporary Position – initially for 6-9 months (to start immediately).

Working hours: 37 hours per week.

With a salary of £34,524 - £35,712 per annum (dependent on experience)

Job Purpose:

You will be responsible for managing the mobilisation, implementation and monitoring of a portfolio of projects under the Programmes for which the business is responsible. To support the development of project applications, providing advice where appropriate and assess applications and provide funding recommendations to the Committees. 

Essential Criteria:

  • 5 GCSEs grades A – C (including English Language and Maths) or equivalent OR leaving Certificate (Standard/Ordinary level) – 5 grades A - C (including English Language and Maths) or equivalent.
  • Experience of contributing to the operational planning process within the public, private, voluntary or community sectors.
  • Good technical skills with previous experience in IT financial systems such as spreadsheets and databases.
  • Experience in review of non-financial information (reports etc) and follow-up action as required.
  • Experience of drafting reports and Project Management, including establishing, monitoring and verification of outputs.
  • Demonstrable experience of working with, understanding and interpreting financial data.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal with the ability to communicate with stakeholders at all levels.
  • Ability to manage and prioritise a busy workload.
  • Ability to work on your own initiative as well as part of a team.
  • Ability to travel to projects may be required to carry out site visits.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Manage a portfolio of projects funded by the programmes, monitoring progress in implementation.
  • Assist in the provision of a secretariat function to the steering committees.
  • Assess applications for Committees, providing expert review and ensuring clear written recommendations are presented for consideration.
  • Assist in the development of programme procedures.
  • Update programme procedures and guidance for project promoters as necessary.
  • Draft contracts for projects.
  • Ensure robust monitoring of project implementation including progress and verification of project outputs.
  • Attend meetings, events and seminars to represent the company as requested.
  • Develop a network of contacts within key stakeholders.
  • To assist in implementation functions of current programmes.
  • Drafting submissions, papers and reports on major themes/areas of discussion as directed.
  • Preparing governance papers and reports for presentation.
  • Visit and monitor projects on site and via an electronic management system.
  • Oversee the work of Support Staff.
  • Update staff and programme leaders on legislative changes and change and update procedural instructions accordingly.
  • Ensure that all staff adheres to the legislative requirements of the Body and follow all policy issued by the Human Resources Department.
  • Liaise with the Personnel Officer to co-ordinate the planning, arranging and recording of training for staff.
  • Carry out staff appraisals in liaison with the Personnel Officer.
  • Liaise with the public and key community and business figures as necessary.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.