Digital Innovation Officer

A large public sector organisation requires a Digital Innovation Officer based in Mossley Mill.

Role: Digital Innovation Officer

Rate of Pay: £21.65ph

Location: Mossley Mill

Hours: 37 hours, Monday-Friday

Duration: 3 Months with possible extension (Temporary)

The Digital Innovation Officer is an exciting post within the Economic Development section, which will drive forward the digital agenda for growth; assisting businesses and social enterprises to accelerate their digital journeys, securing new opportunities for digital technology to support economic growth and support our residents to access the opportunities available through this growth sector.

• To support the project management of the Northern Ireland Digital Transformation Project (DTP) 'Digital Surge' and to deliver a high quality, relevant and targeted business initiative across Northern Ireland
• To lead the design, implementation and project management of Digital Advancement initiatives across the Council area which will benefit our citizens, key organisations such as schools and colleges and our businesses by developing and enhancing their digital capabilities
• Undertake direct engagement with businesses to identify and support them with project identification, development and funding opportunities including joint/ partnership initiatives.
• To lead the design, implementation and management of a range of new digital support initiatives across the Council area
• To support the Economic Development team and wider Council on strategic projects including digital infrastructure and Smart Districts
• Manage section staff, as required, through the Council's performance management process to ensure the efficient and effective provision of service excellence to customers
• Develop relevant content for innovative events and workshops and provide oversight for the successful delivery of such business development events and consultations to meet funding targets.
• Contribute to the development, implementation, monitoring, evaluation and updating of annual business plans for the Economic Development Section
• Support the Economic Development Manager in the roll-out of marketing campaigns aligned to key programmes and agree such campaigns with stakeholder organisations and funders.
• Identify and seek out appropriate opportunities for external grant assistance for programme participants and the Council in pursuit of the Council's Economic Development objectives.

Essential Criteria:

• Degree or equivalent qualification

OR

• At least 2 years' experience in a wide range of economic development activities.
• Demonstrate experience of delivering digital programmes.

To be shortlisted for this role all applicants MUST meet the essential criteria. If you are interested please upload your CV to the link provided, and Christine Thompson will be in contact to confirm if you have been shortlisted.

Successful candidates may need to apply for an Access NI Certificate with Staffline regardless if you already have a valid certificate.