Project and Compliance Officer

Project & Compliance Officer

Location: Belfast
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Hours: 37 hours per week

Working Hours:

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  Monday to Thursday: 8.30am - 5.00pm
  
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  Friday: 8.30am - 4.30pm
  

Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 per annum

Apple Recruitment is delighted to be recruiting for a Project & Compliance Officer on behalf of a highly respected organisation based in Belfast.
This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and proactive professional to join a dynamic Business Planning team. The successful candidate will support the delivery of strategic projects, business improvement initiatives and compliance activities across the organisation, ensuring projects are effectively coordinated and regulatory obligations are met.

Please note, this employer is unable to offer sponsorship. Applicants must have permanent right to work in the UK.

The role offers broad exposure to project management, compliance, governance and business planning activities, making it an ideal opportunity for someone looking to develop a varied and rewarding career within a regulated environment.

The Role

Reporting to the Project & ESG Manager, the Project & Compliance Officer will play a key role in supporting project delivery, monitoring compliance activities and assisting with business improvement initiatives.

The successful candidate will work closely with colleagues across the organisation to coordinate activities, maintain project documentation, monitor progress and support the implementation of best practice governance and compliance arrangements.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of strategic projects and business improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate project plans, timelines, actions and reporting activities.
• Monitor project progress and support the achievement of agreed objectives and deadlines.
• Prepare reports, presentations, briefing papers and management updates.
• Maintain project documentation, trackers and governance records.
• Assist in monitoring organisational compliance obligations and regulatory requirements.
• Support internal audits, compliance reviews and policy implementation activities.
• Coordinate meetings, workshops and stakeholder engagement activities.
• Track actions arising from projects, audits and compliance reviews.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across the organisation.
• Liaise with internal departments and external stakeholders to ensure effective project delivery.
• Assist with data collection, analysis and reporting to support management decision-making.

Essential Criteria

• Experience in a project coordination, compliance, governance, administration or business support role.
• Experience managing multiple priorities and coordinating activities across several workstreams.
• Experience preparing reports, presentations, minutes and management information.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to build effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively as part of a team.

Desirable Criteria

• Degree or professional qualification in Business, Project Management, Governance, Compliance, Sustainability or a related discipline.
• Experience working within a regulated environment.
• Experience supporting audits, compliance reviews or governance activities.
• Knowledge of project management principles and methodologies.
• Experience developing and monitoring policies, procedures or compliance frameworks.
• Project management qualification or relevant professional certification.

Salary & Benefits

• £30,000 - £35,000 per annum
• Annual bonus scheme
• Employer-enhanced contributory pension scheme
• Free life assurance
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and sick pay provisions
• 20 days annual leave plus 11 public holidays
• Additional annual leave entitlement linked to length of service
• Health and wellbeing support programmes
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Give As You Earn charity scheme
• Free onsite parking
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities
• Opportunity to join a highly respected organisation offering long-term career progression

Interested?

If you have experience in project coordination, compliance, governance or business support and are looking for an opportunity to develop your career within a professional and supportive environment, we would love to hear from you.

To apply, please submit your CV to Patricia O'Neill at Apple Recruitment or contact us for a confidential discussion.

Apple Recruitment Services is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Apple Recruitment is an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.