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Job description

Join Antrim & Newtownabbey Borough Council as a Regeneration Project Assistant and play a key role in supporting the delivery of a wide range of economic programmes. This is a great opportunity to gain valuable experience within the public sector, working in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same.

Responsibilities

• To support the Regeneration Team in the delivery of a range of economic development and town centre engagement programmes.
• To assist in the preparation, administration, vouching and monitoring of a range of economic development projects.
• To engage with a range of regeneration stakeholders including town centre businesses. This may require undertaking client site visits to meet business needs and to support the requirements of Council support programmes.
• Contribute to the maintenance of a robust and complete business database to support the continued outreach activities of the Economic Development and Planning service, ensuring data is collected and presented in line with Council.
• Review and analyse grant applications and supporting documentation submitted to support funding applications to Council. Prepare project summaries and papers for Council Committees.
• Verify project expenditure and vouch claims, ensuring compliance with the terms and conditions of funding and audit requirements. Coordinate site visits when necessary.
• Prepare claims for drawdown of funds from external funders and monitor income and expenditure.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• A minimum of 5 GCSEs to include Maths and English or equivalent (Grades A - C).
• A minimum of 1 year of administrative experience.
• Experience in the use of MS Office including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to deal with dissatisfied customers and difficult situations.
• Good analytical, communication, and interpretation skills.
• Be willing to work outside of normal business hours.
• Full current driving licence, or if a disability prevents driving, access to a suitable form of transport to enable the duties of the post to be carried out in full.

Further Information

About the role: £15.31 per hour Location: Mossley Mill, Newtownabbey Hours of Work: 37 hours, shift work 9:00pm - 5:00pm, Monday - Friday Duration: Up to 6 months with possible extension Public Sector Please note the closing date for this vacancy is 10am on Monday 27th July 2026.