Are you passionate about urban regeneration and placemaking?

Do you want to help transform Belfast’s Cathedral Quarter into an even more vibrant and welcoming space?

Destination CQ BID is looking for a Project Implementation Officer to lead key environmental improvements, streetscape enhancements, and stakeholder collaborations. If you have experience in project management and want to make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you!

Learn more about the role below and apply before 5:00pm on July 22nd, 2025!

Project Implementation Officer

Job Description

Job Title: Project Implementation Officer
Hours: Full Time - 37.5 hours
Salary: £29,000 - £35,000 (depending on experience)
Report To: BID Manager
Contract Type: Full-Time
Contract Duration: Until December 2026 with potential for a further five years
Pension: Contributory pension available
Annual Leave: 25 days per annum plus 12 statutory days
Closing Date: 22nd July, 5:00pm

About Cathedral Quarter BID

Cathedral Quarter BID is a business-led, not-for-profit organisation established to support the economic vitality and vibrancy of the Cathedral Quarter, Belfast. Our focus includes enhancing the public realm, supporting local businesses, improving safety and cleanliness, and fostering a welcoming environment for residents, visitors, and workers alike.

Job Purpose

The Project Implementation Officer will lead the delivery of environmental improvement and placemaking initiatives within the Cathedral Quarter. This role involves project management of streetscape enhancements, liaising with statutory bodies and contractors, and collaborating with local stakeholders to improve the public realm, pedestrian experience, and visual appeal of the area. The postholder will also play a key role in the delivery of BID campaigns, events, and training calendar initiatives.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Project Management

Plan, coordinate, and deliver streetscape and public realm improvement projects (e.g., street furniture, lighting, signage, planting schemes, and cleaning initiatives).

Funding & Grant Applications

Research and identify suitable funding opportunities.
Write and submit high-quality funding applications to public, private, or charitable bodies to support projects.
Manage grant reporting requirements and ensure compliance with funding conditions.

Monitoring & Reporting

Track project progress, manage budgets, evaluate impact, and produce regular reports for the BID Board, stakeholders, and funders.

Stakeholder Engagement

Work closely with Belfast City Council, Department for Infrastructure (DfI), local businesses, property owners, artists, and community groups to ensure collaborative delivery of initiatives.

Community Engagement

Support consultation exercises with local stakeholders, gathering feedback and ensuring initiatives reflect local needs.

Compliance & Regulation

Ensure all works adhere to health and safety regulations, planning permissions, and statutory requirements.

Person Specification

Destination CQ BID is committed to providing the best possible service to the levy-paying businesses, their employees, visitors, and other stakeholders committed to the development of the Cathedral Quarter BID Area. To achieve this, we aim to ensure that the Project Implementation Officer has the standard of skills, knowledge, and experience required to deliver to a high standard.

Essential Experience and Knowledge

Minimum 3 years’ experience in project management, ideally within urban regeneration, placemaking, or environmental improvement.
Strong organisational and communication skills.
Demonstrable experience of writing or contributing to successful funding or grant applications.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Experience liaising with public authorities and managing contractors.
Knowledge of urban design principles or public realm best practices.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project management tools.

Desirable Experience and Knowledge

PRINCE 2 qualification or equivalent.
Background in urban planning, architecture, landscape design, or a related field.
Understanding of the Cathedral Quarter and Belfast’s city centre dynamics.
Experience working within a BID or similar organisation.
Knowledge of key public and private funding streams relevant to urban improvement or regeneration.

Working Conditions

Primarily office-based with regular on-site work and inspections throughout the Cathedral Quarter.
Occasional evening or weekend work may be required for stakeholder events or project delivery.

How to Apply

Please submit a CV and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role to Damien.corr@destinationcq.com.

Deadline for applications: 5:00pm on 22nd July 2025

For more information about Cathedral Quarter BID and our work, visit: www.cathedralquarterbelfast.com

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and look forward to hearing from you!

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