Ready to play a key role in shaping skills, driving workforce development and supporting local economic growth? This is an exciting opportunity to lead impactful skills and employability initiatives, build strategic partnerships, secure funding, and deliver programmes that create real opportunities for individuals while helping businesses meet their future workforce needs.MCS Group are proud to be partnering with an organisation in their search for a Business Development Officer. This position is ideal for a proactive and relationship-focused professional with experience in economic development, skills, employability or programme delivery, capable of managing stakeholder engagement, coordinating funded initiatives, and delivering impactful projects that address workforce needs and support business growth. The Role:Drive innovative skills and employability initiatives that create real opportunities for individuals and support the workforce.Collaborate with businesses, education providers and key partners to shape solutions that meet local skills needs.Lead exciting projects and programmes that make a lasting impact on communities and economic growth.Work directly with employers to identify challenges, unlock opportunities and support business success.Secure and manage funding to bring ambitious ideas and high-impact initiatives to life.Design and deliver engaging events, workshops and development programmes that inspire participation and growth.Monitor the success of projects, using insights and data to continuously improve outcomes and maximise impact.The PersonThe successful candidate will demonstrate the following skills and experience:Essential:Degree-level qualification (or equivalent) or extensive relevant experience.Proven experience delivering economic development, skills and/or employability initiatives.Knowledge of external funding programmes and experience supporting funding applications, and claims processes.Holds a valid driving licence (or equivalent transport arrangements where applicable) and is available to work outside normal hours, including evenings, when required. What's in it for you?Salary: £ annual equivalentFantastic annual leave allowance, 35 days totalHybrid working arrangementsImmediate startOn-site parking To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please send an up-to-date CV via the link provided or contact Jay Boyd, Recruitment Resourcer on or on email at MCS Group is committed to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion for all, being the first recruitment agency in NI to achieve Bronze Diversity Mark accreditation, if you have a disability which means you require a reasonable adjustment to be considered at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us and we will endeavour to facilitate the request. Even if this position is not right for you, we may have others that are. Please visit MCS Group to view a wide selection of our current jobs Skills:Economic Development Project Management Business Development Economic Officer Educational OfficerBenefits:Work From Home Free parking hybrid workingWHJS1_NI