This is a full-time, fixed term contract post for one year, subject to review.
As Protestants and males are currently known to be under-represented in this job group in Belfast City Council, applications from these groups would be particularly welcome.
And as young people (people under the age of 35), people with a disability and people from minority ethnic communities are currently under-represented in Belfast City Council, applications from these groups would also be particularly welcome.
As part of our commitment to equality of opportunity we offer a Guaranteed Interview Scheme (GIS) for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post.
Belfast City Council is an Equal Opportunities Employer and all applications for employment are considered strictly on the basis of merit.
If appointed, you will report to the Senior Manager (Economy) and be responsible for the overall leadership of the services provided by Belfast City Council (as the "Lead Council" on behalf of the 11 councils in N.I.) for the ongoing development of the future strategy (including funding strategy) for the Enterprise Support Service (ESS) across Northern Ireland.
You will also be responsible for:
- Stakeholder engagement (including funder engagement) to optimise support for and awareness of the service.
- Performance of the service in line with funding obligations.
- Establishing and operating a robust governance and management structure (including audit and risk).
- Oversight of the financial performance of the Enterprise Support Service.
- Chairing the Programme Coordination Group with a focus on compliance, quality, and performance management.
- Reporting through the SOLACE Economic Development Group and SOLACE.
- Managing the staff team to ensure effective delivery of the "Lead Council" role on behalf of the 11 councils.