Job Title: Project Support Officer Pay £18.26 per hour Location: Belfast Reports to: Programme Coordinator Job Purpose Support the delivery of the Enterprise Support Service (ESS) by providing effective administrative, project, and stakeholder engagement support. Assist with governance, reporting, communications, and research to ensure the programme meets funder requirements and strategic goals. Key Responsibilities Support the coordination and delivery of ESS projects and activities. Assist with stakeholder engagement involving councils, government departments, and partner organisations. Provide admin and secretariat support for governance structures (e.g. Programme Coordination Group). Carry out research on economic and policy developments. Maintain documentation and systems for performance, governance, and reporting. Prepare reports, briefings, presentations, and financial summaries. Attend meetings on behalf of the Programme Coordinator as needed. Supervise staff if assigned and support HR processes (e.g. training, recruitment). Comply with council policies on equality, health and safety, and safeguarding. Essential Criteria Option 1: Relevant third-level qualification (e.g. Business, Public Administration) 1 year’s experience in each of the following: a) Coordinating and delivering strategic projects b) Engaging with internal/external stakeholders c) Reporting on project/programme performance OR Option 2: 2 years’ experience in each of (a), (b), and (c) above (no qualification required) Key Skills (assessed at interview) Excellent communication and influencing skills Project management and planning ability Analytical thinking and decision-making Performance monitoring and reporting Strong teamwork and collaboration Political and organisational awareness Experience in partnership working Financial awareness and budget tracking Shortlisting Note The council may shortlist only those who demonstrate: A relevant qualification plus 2 years' experience, or 3 years’ experience in the key areas without a qualification.