Waste Strategy Project Officer ( Temporary October 2025)

Honeycomb Jobs is working with a large Public Sector organisation, looking to recruit a temporary Administrative Assistant ( Temporary up to October 2025).

The Client – The Public Sector organisation is situated within the Antrim and Newtownabbey district.

The Role: This opportunity is for a project officer, working under the Waste Strategy and Sustainability Manager for the development and implementation of waste manage products.

Duties will include but will not be limited to:

• Preparing tenders and specifications, and evaluate and award contracts in relation to the project and directly manage relevant contracts.
• Assist in establishing and managing Project Teams for Project delivery, communications, service development and training of staff.
• Identify and assist in the application for further funding opportunities.
• Maintain financial records to aid in the application for funding/ grant claims.
• Maintain effective relationships with those involved in governance of the project.
• Establish and maintain a project monitoring system and records to extract and collate monitoring information.
• Assist with ensuring project budget allocations are appropriately managed within the agreed budget limits and timescales.

The Person

As the successful candidate you will have the following background and experience:

Essential:

• Degree or equivalent Level 6 (or higher) qualification in a relevant subject e.g. Waste Management, Project Management, Business Management etc.

AND

• At least 2 years’ experience in each of the following;
• Setting up and managing projects.
• Post project evaluation.
• Procurement and contract management; and budget management.

OR

• Alternatively, Consideration may be given to applicants who do not hold a relevant qualification but who can demonstrate a minimum of 3 years’ relevant experience as detailed above.

To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please send an up to date CV via the link provided or contact Carla Forte , Public Sector Sourcing Specialist at Honeycomb Jobs on

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** Please note, we are receiving an exceptionally high number of applications and present and will be unable to shortlist candidates who are not meeting the specific requirements for this role. Due to the high volume of applications, we may be unable to provide individual feedback. We thank you in advance for your understanding. **