Grants Administrator Full time Temp

Honeycomb are delighted to be working with Ards and North Down Borough Council to recruit for a temporary Grants Administrator to work within their Sports and Leisure team.

Job Title: Temporary Full-Time Grants Administrator with the sports development department
Location: Ards and North Down Borough Council
Hourly Rate: £14.32 per hour
Hours: 9:00am - 5:00pm, Monday to Thursday 9am-4.30pm Friday
Contract: Temporary, Full-Time

Join Our Team and Make a Difference in Your Community

Ards and North Down Borough Council is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Grants Administrator to support the effective delivery and administration of grant funding programmes across the Borough.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced administrator with a background in grants or financial administration to contribute to meaningful community initiatives while gaining valuable local government experience.

Key Responsibilities

As a Grants Administrator, you will:

• Provide comprehensive administrative support including word processing, audio typing, spreadsheet, and database management, and maintaining filing systems.
• Handle general enquiries from members of the public in a professional and timely manner.
• Deliver secretarial and administrative support to your designated line manager.
• Process financial systems, including cash handling responsibilities.
• Utilise ICT systems and programmes effectively.
• Collate and produce management information, Committee and Council reports as directed.
• Attend meetings and formally record accurate minutes.
• Monitor inventories, conduct stock checks, assist with purchasing, and prepare quotations.
• Manage complaints in line with the Council's Customer Complaints Policy.
• Support the updating and maintenance of the Council's website.
• Provide cross-team support to ensure deadlines are met.
• Promote and comply with equality, health & safety, and all Council policies.
• Undertake additional duties appropriate to the grade of the post as required.

Essential Criteria

Qualifications

• GCSE Grade A-C (or equivalent)

Skills & Abilities

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to liaise effectively with the public and colleagues.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, MS Teams)
• Flexible, proactive and deadline-driven approach

Experience

• Minimum of 2 years' experience in grants or financial administration
• Experience using Excel for data entry and reporting.
• Experience in file management and maintaining accurate records.

Why Apply?

• Competitive hourly rate of £14.32
• Monday-Friday schedule with no weekend work
• Opportunity to gain experience within a respected local authority.
• Be part of a supportive and community-focused team.

If you are an organised, detail-driven professional with grants administration experience and a passion for supporting community initiatives, we would love to hear from you.

To apply in confidence, please submit your CV via the link provided or contact Geraldine Stevenson for more information.

If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know so appropriate arrangements can be made.

Please note: Successful candidates may need to complete a Basic or Enhanced Access NI check (fee of £18+). A previous conviction will not automatically prevent appointment; all disclosures are managed confidentially.

Honeycomb is an equal opportunities employer. Due to high application volumes, we may not be able to respond to every applicant individually, but we appreciate your interest in this role.