Programme Officer (Community Partnerships)

Your new company Hays are working with a non-departmental public body to recruit for a temporary Programme Officer (Community Partnership) to be responsible for the provision of development, support and guidance to company funded Community Partner organisations that deliver support and services. Your new role Work with community partners, stakeholders, and the voluntary sector to develop support services Assist partner organisations in preparing, implementing, and monitoring strategic and operational plans. Develop and engage in outcome-focused monitoring and evaluation systems to analyse the impact of support on health and wellbeing. Supervise staff, allocate work, and monitor performance. Prepare guidance notes and provide advice on managing grants. Update policies and procedures related to grant funding. Provide formal reports on outcomes achieved through development work. Identify training needs and assist in building capacity for quality services. Attend relevant committee and working group meetings. Ensure proper record keeping and database updates. Assist in developing and monitoring business plan targets and key performance indicators. Represent the organisation at public events and provide advice to senior management. Prepare reports, attend meetings, and represent the organisation in various activities. Be responsive and solution-focused to optimise project and program delivery. Uphold the organisation\’s reputation in external communications. Manage recruitment processes and supervision arrangements. Provide supervision and specialist training to staff. Lead and support team members, ensuring effective communication and smooth operations. Promote a culture of effective teamwork, continuous improvement, and innovation. What you\’ll need to succeed Essential Criteria Minimum 3 years\’ experience of programme or project experience working within the community and voluntary sector. Practical experience of developing positive relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders across the community and voluntary sector. Experience in staff management and/or co-ordinating team activities. Practical experience developing Monitoring and Evaluation frameworks and monitoring progress against key outcomes. Experience of analysing complex financial and non-financial information and producing recommendations to management. A current UK Driving License with access to a car. Desirable criteria Knowledge and understanding of working with government funded programmes. What you\’ll get in return £17.88 per hour Temporary for 3 months with possible extension Hybrid working (Minimum 2 days in office) Belfast city centre location Full time hours (37 hours per week) What you need to do now If you\’re interested in this role, click \’apply now\’ to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn\’t quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C\’s, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be Skills: Programmes projects Stakeholder engagement Communication Community development Benefits: £17.88 per hour