Job Description
Programmes and Projects Support Officer - Mid & East Antrim Borough Council - Ballymena Mid & East Antrim Borough Council is seeking a Programmes and Projects Support Officer in Ballymena. This role offers the opportunity to lead on project delivery, provide strategic advice, and support continuous improvement across council services. About the role:
1. £21.65 per hour
2. 37 hours per week (weekends, evenings and public holidays as and when required)
3. Temporary - 12 months
4. Public Sector
What you'll be doing in this role
5. Support the Programme Management Office in coordinating project activities and governance requirements.
6. Organise and attend project meetings, preparing agendas, recording actions and tracking progress.
7. Maintain project documentation, risk registers (RAID logs) and status reports.
8. Liaise with stakeholders, suppliers and project teams to support effective project delivery.
9. Monitor project risks and actions, escalating issues where required.
10. Support the development of business cases and reporting for senior management.
What you'll need for this role
11. Degree in any discipline
12. Please demonstrate, by providing personal and specific examples, two years’ experience (4 if Criterion 1 is not met) of working in a role where you have provided advice and guidance to senior management, contributing to the achievement of effective outcomes
13. Please demonstrate, by providing personal and specific examples, two years’ experience (4 if Criterion 1 is not met) collaborating and influencing senior internal and external stakeholders demonstrating the continued achievement of organisational outcomes
14. Please demonstrate, by providing personal and specific examples, two years’ experience (4 if Criterion 1 is not met) of preparing, implementing and reporting on plans/programmes to meet timescales and budgets.
15. A full current driving licence valid in the UK and access to a vehicle OR have access to a form of transport that enables you to carry out the duties of the post. Applies only to applicants who have a disability under the Disability Discrimination Act
If this sounds like the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you! Even if you don’t meet every listed requirement, we encourage you to apply – we may have other suitable roles for you.