Business Support Officer (Funding)

City & Neighbourhood Services Department

There is currently one full-time, fixed term contract post until 31 December 2027, subject to review.

As Protestants and males are currently known to be under-represented in this job group, in Belfast City Council, applications from this group would be particularly welcome.

And as young people (people under the age of 35), people with a disability and people from minority ethnic communities are currently under-represented in Belfast City Council, applications from these groups would be particularly welcome.

As part of our commitment to equality of opportunity we offer a Guaranteed Interview Scheme (GIS) for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post.

Belfast City Council is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

All applications for employment are considered strictly on the basis of merit.

You will be responsible to the Business Co-ordinator for:

Carrying out appropriate monitoring, evaluation and verification duties at the direction of line manager for externally funded activities and projects, undertaken within City and Neighbourhood Services.

Assisting in the development, review and maintenance of all administrative systems, processes and documentation related to grants to ensure full compliance with financial, audit, council and funder requirements.

Assisting in the identification and accessing of a variety of sources of funding to support the objectives and activities outlined in the DepartmentalStrategies and Plans.

Assisting in the provision of advice and guidance to departmental officers and managers on financial systems, risk management, performance, grants and business administration matters in liaison with Departmental and/or Corporate Finance as appropriate.

About You About the department

With over 1,400 staff the City and Neighbourhood Services Department delivers frontline services essential to the daily lives of Belfast residents. This includes:

• Open Space & Street Scene- Managing parks, green spaces, and street cleansing operations.
• Neighbourhood Development & Regeneration- Overseeing community centres, health and wellbeing initiatives, active living, and community safety.
• Regulatory & City Services- Providing environmental health services, dog and pest control, port health, emergency planning, and bereavement services.
• Strategic Waste Management- Leading waste collection, recycling, and fleet management.

This department is committed to delivering customer-focused, cost-efficient, and impactful services to enhance the quality of life in Belfast.

City & Neighbourhood Services Department

City & Neighbourhood Services Department

City & Neighbourhood Services Department

Section:

City Services

Contract type:

Fixed Term Contract

Vacancy type:

Full-time

£48,226 - £51,356 per annum plus allowances, where appropriate