Project Assistant
Mid & East Borough CouncilBallymena, AntrimSO2, SCP 28 - 30, £39,152 - £40,777Temporary
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:-
Project Assistant
Hours of Work: 37 Hours per week
Status: This is a fixed term position until 31 December 2027.
Salary: Scale S02 and in the range SCP 28 - 30, currently £39,152 - £40,777 annum.
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
Assist the Investment & Funding Manager with the development, co-ordination and implementation of PEACEPLUS, National, EU and other investment funds.
Provide significant developmental and technical support to applicants to assist with generating project ideas, preparing applications for funding, processing applications, awarding Letters of Offer, including verification of claims, monitoring, evaluation and communication requirements of the funding programmes.
Offer advice support and assistance on potential PEACEPLUS, National, EU and other investment funds to Council, individuals, organisations and businesses across Mid and East Antrim including making applications for funding as required.
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, 23 February 2026 at 4.00pm.
Project Assistant
Hours of Work: 37 Hours per week
Status: This is a fixed term position until 31 December 2027.
Salary: Scale S02 and in the range SCP 28 - 30, currently £39,152 - £40,777 annum.
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
Assist the Investment & Funding Manager with the development, co-ordination and implementation of PEACEPLUS, National, EU and other investment funds.
Provide significant developmental and technical support to applicants to assist with generating project ideas, preparing applications for funding, processing applications, awarding Letters of Offer, including verification of claims, monitoring, evaluation and communication requirements of the funding programmes.
Offer advice support and assistance on potential PEACEPLUS, National, EU and other investment funds to Council, individuals, organisations and businesses across Mid and East Antrim including making applications for funding as required.
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, 23 February 2026 at 4.00pm.
The closing date for applications is Monday the 23rd of February 2026
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