Staff Officer–Business Consultant

We are currently recruiting for 1X Staff Officer – Business Consultant

Start date: ASAP

Location: Jubilee House, Ballykelly ( Jubilee House, Ballykelly, however, working location is flexible with Rural Affairs staff headquartered at other locations. The application of the hybrid working policy will be considered. Travel to other locations in NI will be required )

Duration: Upto 51 weeks

Hours of work: 9 to 5; Monday to Friday

Rate of pay: £17.94 per hour

Main Duties:

To assist in the development of an Outline Business Case in partnership with Department for Communities and Department for Infrastructure to give consideration about developing a future regeneration programme with the aim of continuing to work collaborative to implement a strategic and integrated approach to tackle the challenges facing our villages, towns and city centres.

To assist in the development of an Outline Business Case in partnership with Department for Communities to give consideration about future investment in community & voluntary infrastructure support across NI.

Engaging with policy makers across government, including other jurisdictions and rural stakeholders.

To co-design plans for a new rural funding model to support the delivery of DAERA’s wider policy objectives in relation to agriculture and the environment.

A qualification or experience in business studies, economics or a related field.

Essential Criteria:

•Business Cases – experience of liaising with different departments to inform and build relevant business cases based on the five case model.

•Project management – experience of liaising with different departments/ delivery leads to ensure work is delivered on time to a high standard.