Business Development Officer
Job description
THE EMPLOYER IS: AN DROICHEAD The Business Development Officer will support the development & sustainability of community-based enterprises and income generating activities.
Responsibilities
- Identifying new business and funding opportunities.
- Support business planning & Social enterprise development.
- Build partnerships with statutory, voluntary and private sector stakeholders.
- Assist with project delivery monitoring & reporting to funders.
- Contribute to the long-term financial sustainability and social impact within the community.
Skills and Qualifications
Essential Skills
- Experience in business & community development.
- Ability to manage multiple projects.
- Strong communication & presentation skills.
- Good standard of Written & Spoken Irish language.
Desirable Skills
- Experience of working in a similar role.
Further Information
The Employer is: AN DROICHEAD JobStart Opportunity - Working Hours Information - Standard Hours: up to 25 hours per week. - Flexible/Reduced Hours: May be available upon approval by a Work Coach. - Additional Hours: The employer may offer extra hours depending on availability. This should be discussed directly with the employer before starting employment. The job advert may end before the closing date if requested by the employer.
Application Information
JOBSTART IS OPEN TO WORKING AGE BENEFIT CLAIMANTS WHO ARE DEEMED ELIGIBLE BY A WORK COACH. If you are on Universal Credit, please contact your Work Coach via your Journal. If you are in receipt of any other working age benefit, please contact your local Jobs & Benefits Office on 0800 001 5782.
- Vacancy ID
- 1760795
- Job Sector
- Business, Policy and Projects,Marketing
- Area
- Belfast
- Location
- Belfast
- Salary
- 16-17 £7.55, 18-20 £10.00, 21 plus £12.21 per hour
- No. vacancies
- 1
- Contract Type
- Temporary
- Weekly hours
- 25
- Published date
- 19/02/2026
- Closing date
- 31/03/2026
- Worktime
- 10.00am - 3.00pm, days to be confirmed
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