Programme Officer (public sector, Grade: Staff Officer)

Honeycomb is delighted to assist our public sector client with a Staff Officer Grade - Programme Officer campaign. Excellent longevity throughout initial temporary contract.

The Client - an exciting time for this client who operate regionally throughout NI and align in partnership with cross-border governance with regards the distribution of a newly sanctioned large scale grants distribution agenda. Throughout the wider departments - there is a continual demand in long term agency contract resources as to support the provision of grants & programmes moving forward.

The Role - reporting to the Programme Manager throughout the Managing Authority, the successfully appointed Programme Officer will be assigned to a full-time, temporary position for 12+ month plus anticipated initial longevity & hybrid dependant on business needs (3 Office/ 2 Home).Working hours: Monday - Friday (37 hours per week). Hourly rate, salary equivalent of £32,328 per annum

Key duties:

• Programme Facilitation - Ensure that the Online Monitoring System is implemented in line with EU regulatory requirements throughout the programming period.
• Support and facilitate procurement and contract management of existing and new contracts related to electronic monitoring system and other database systems in line with programme requirements
• External liaison with stakeholders across a range of levels
• Monitor performance and manage relationships in relation to programme delivery.
• Update and maintain the programmes' management information system.
• Staff Management

Essential Criteria:

• Experience of business planning including implementing plans to deliver on a policy or strategy and reviewing progress against targets.
• Experience in drafting processes and procedures in line with regulatory or legislative requirements.
• Experience in drafting financial and non-financial reports.
• Experience in working with, understanding and interpreting financial and non-financial data.
• Collation and monitoring of non-financial information (reports etc.) and follow-up action as required.

Desirable:

• Experience of EU Programmes
• A third level qualification.

To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please send an up to date CV via the link provided or contact Manager, Temporary - Public & 3rd Sector Division), Claire McCleery at Honeycomb Jobs on 02896 207050.

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