Digital Innovation Officer - Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council - Mossley Mill
Come from a digital marketing background? Interested in securing a public sector role with your local Council? The Digital Innovation Officer will be expected to lead and support the
implementation of key strategic projects. Apply today to find out more.
About the role:
- £21.65 per hour
- Mossley Mill
- Monday to Friday, shift pattern 9:00pm - 5:00pm
- 37 hours per week
- Duration of post: Up to3 months with possible extension
- Please note closing date for this vacancy is 10am on Monday 27th July 2026
Duties include:
- To lead the design, implementation and project management of Digital
Advancement initiatives across the Council area.
- Undertake direct engagement with businesses to identify and support them with
project identification, development and funding opportunities.
- Manage section staff, as required, through the Council’s performance
management process.
- Develop relevant content for innovative events and workshops.
- Identify and seek out appropriate opportunities for external grant assistance for
programme participants.
- Manage the delivery of internal and external funding in support of the Council’s
local Economic Development ambitions.
- Assist the Economic Development Manager in the preparation of accurate and
timely reports for Committee and Council meetings.
- To deputise for the Economic Development Manager on any relevant
Committee, group/company as deemed appropriate.
- To be available from time to time to carry out duties outside of normal office
hours and in addition to basic contracted hours.
What you'll need for this role:
- Applicants must possess a degree or equivalent qualification
- OR possess 4 years’ experience in delivering digital programmes to include 2 years of experience in a wide range of economic development activities
- Good planning and project management skills
- Creative and innovative to deliver service improvements
- Competent in the use of Microsoft Office and Windows applications
If this sounds like the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you! Even if you don’t meet every listed requirement, we encourage you to apply – we may have other suitable roles for you. Apply online, email [email protected] or call Gillian on 028 2563 1555 to find out more.
Riada Resourcing is an equal opportunities employer.