Local Economic Partnership Coordinator

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 Co-ordinator
37 Hours per week
​​​​​​​Scale PO3, SCP 34- 37, currently £45,091 - £48,226 per annum.
Duration: 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

• Lead on the strategic development, delivery and management of the Mid and East Antrim Local Economic Partnership (LEP), ensuring alignment with the Department for the Economy’s Regional Balance Fund, the NI Sub-Regional Economic Plan and Council’s economic development objectives.
• A key role is working with external stakeholders in the creation and delivery of a three-year LEP action plan which aims to address disparities in economic performance of the area and identifies opportunities which can generate economic growth across the Council area. 
• Ensure that all responsibilities are carried out in a timely and effective manner against strict timeframes of the fund 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.