Join Early Years the organisation for young children as Grants Officer There are two roles available. Location:Belfast Hours: 37 hours Tenure:3 months fixed term contract Salary:NJC Scale 5, Points 12-17 (£27,711-£30,060) per annum pro rata Do you have a passion for making a meaningful impact in early childhood education? Do you believe in the power of play to unlock potential? Be part of our team and help shape the futures of children by fostering growth and learning through purposeful opportunities. At Early Years, we are committed to fostering growth for both the children and our staff. Joining means an opportunity to enhance your skills, make a meaningful difference, and collaborate with a team that upholds dedication, compassion, and excellence in early years care and education. In return, Early Years provides a comprehensive rewards package, including a competitive salary, 36 days of annual leave (pro-rata), inclusive of statutory/public holidays, a contributory pension scheme, options to purchase additional leave, and access to healthcare schemes. The role As Grants Officer you will be responsible for providing administrative support to ensure a high level of service is delivered, maintaining data and systems, resolving queries and providing advice. We’re looking for people who: At the closing date have: Essential criteria At the closing date applicants, must have: 5 GCSEs at Grade C or above (or equivalent). Two years experience of working in an office-based role. Experience of working with Microsoft Office packages. Desirable criteria One years experience in a grants administration role. To find out more about the role and to apply, visit our website by clicking the Applybutton below. Theclosing date for receipt of completed applications isFriday 30 May 2025. For shortlisted applicants it is anticipated thatinterviewswill take place ondate to be confirmed. A reserve list may be held for a period of up to six months for the same or similar roles if this applies to you, well let you know via email. Should you need to contact us, please use the following methods: Email: Phone: Early Years is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to providing flexible friendly working conditions. As Protestants and males are currently known to be under-represented in the Organisation, we would particularly welcome applications from these groups. Skills: Administration Administrative Support childcare NICSS Education charity