Local Economic Parnership Project Assistant

A fixed-term vacancy currently exists within Mid and East Antrim Borough Council for the following post and applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced candidates:-

Local Economic Partnership Project Assistant
37 Hours per week
​​​​​​​Scale SO2, SCP 28- 30, currently £39,152 - £40,777 per annum.
Status: Fixed Term to 31 March 2028.
Location: The location of the post will be in Ballymena but requirements of the post may result in the postholder having to work in locations across Mid and East Antrim.

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB

• Support and assist the Local Economic Partnership Co-ordinator in the development and delivery of the Mid and East Antrim Local Economic Partnership (LEP).
• Assist in project coordination, stakeholder engagement, research, reporting and administrative duties. The role will help ensure that LEP activity is delivered efficiently and in line with strategic economic priorities for the borough.
• Ensure that all responsibilities are carried out in a timely and effective manner and that general confidentiality is maintained in all areas relating to the work of the Council. 

PLEASE NOTE:  Only application forms containing all the information, which has been sought, will be considered. 

The shortlisting panel will base shortlisting decisions on the information contained within the Essential Criteria narrative sections of the application form. 

It is the applicant’s responsibility to provide sufficient relevant information including dates in this section of the form for each criteria. 

Applications will only be accepted on the application forms provided; Curriculum Vitaes will not be accepted.

Closing date for receipt of completed applications is Monday, 09 February 2026 at 4.00pm.