Regeneration Project Assistant

A large public sector organisation requires a Regeneration Project Assistant based in Mossley Mill.

Role: Regeneration Project Assistant

Rate of Pay: £15.31ph

Location: Mossley Mill

Hours: 37 hours, Monday-Friday

Duration: 6 Months with possible extension (Temporary)

The post holder will be responsible for supporting the delivery of a wide range of economic development programmes which contribute to the development of the local economy and our towns and villages, in line with the Council's Corporate and Economic Development objectives, regional strategies and sub-regional approaches.

• 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 and other funder requirements. This will include monitoring the achievement of target, objectives and performance indicators
• Assist with the set up and maintenance of electronic and hard copy project files, ensuring adequate and appropriate record keeping for individual projects to prepare financial returns and meet audit requirements including necessary statutory consents and regulatory information for events.
• Support the development and maintenance of the Council's Online Business and Town Centre Directory ensuring it is suitable for the needs of its users including the general public, businesses, social enterprises and the Council, liaising with the Business Analyst in the Economic Development Team
• Assist the Regeneration Officers in undertaking quotation/tendering processes for the appointment of appropriate contractors to deliver projects.
• 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.

Essential Criteria:

• A minimum of 5 GCSEs to include Maths and English or equivalent (Grades A-C)
• A minimum of 1 year's administrative/clerical experience
• Experience in the use of MS Office applications including MS Word, Excel and Outlook

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.