Posted on 23 June 2026
Closing Date: 14/07/2026 | Full Time

Developing Healthy Communities (DHC) Ltd.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Post:                                Finance and Administration Officer – GROWTH PROJECT
Salary:                             £14,976 PA
Hours of Work:               18 hours per week
Location:                         83 Ledwidge Avenue, Ebrington, Derry-Londonderry
Contract:                         Fixed term for 1 year – rolling contract until Mar 2029
Start Date:                      Immediately

Project Overview

 The GROWTH Project is a cross-border, cross-community initiative led by Greysteel Community Enterprises Ltd in partnership with Creeslough Community Association and Developing Healthy Communities. The project aims to connect the rural communities of Greysteel and Creeslough through enhanced shared spaces and accessible services that support healing, resilience, inclusion and sustainability. The project includes capital development of two shared social enterprise facilities and delivery of health and wellbeing, rural enterprise/tourism and capacity-building programmes for an anticipated 3,350 participants.

Key Roles & Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will support the financial administration, project compliance and day-to-day administration requirements of the GROWTH Project. The postholder will support project delivery through effective financial processing, record keeping, monitoring and administrative support while ensuring compliance with PEACEPLUS funding requirements.

Main duties

Finance

  • Process invoices, payments, purchase orders and financial records relating to the GROWTH Project.
  • Input and maintain financial information using Xero accounting software.
  • Support monitoring of project budgets and expenditure under the direction of the Finance & Operations Manager.
  • Maintain accurate financial documentation and audit evidence in line with PEACEPLUS requirements.
  • Assist with preparation of financial claims, monitoring returns and supporting documentation.
  • Support procurement administration and maintain procurement records in line with organisational and funder requirements.
  • Assist with reconciliation of project expenditure and supporting financial reports.
  • Ensure financial records are maintained accurately and confidentially.
  • Online banking.

Administration & Information

  • Provide administrative support to the GROWTH Project team.
  • Maintain accurate participant records, attendance records and project databases.
  • Support collection and organisation of outputs and evidence required for project reporting.
  • Assist with organising meetings, events and project activities.
  • Prepare meeting notes and administrative documentation where required.
  • Support communication with project partners, suppliers and stakeholders.
  • Support filing systems and ensure records are maintained in both electronic and manual formats.
  • Comply with GDPR and data protection requirements.

General Responsibilities

  • Work collaboratively with DHC staff and project partners.
  • Maintain confidentiality and professionalism at all times.
  • Participate in training and development opportunities as required.
  • Carry out other reasonable duties appropriate to the role.

Records Management

  • All employees of DHC are responsible for all records held, created, or used as part of their business within the organisation including corporate and administrative records whether paper-based or electronic and including emails.

Please note:

  • The duties outlined in this job description serve as a guide to the current and major responsibilities of the post.
  • This job description is subject to review in the light of changing circumstances and is not intended to be rigid and inflexible but should be regarded as

providing guidelines within which the post holder works.

  • Other duties of a similar nature may be assigned from time to time.
  • All duties must be carried out in compliance with Health and Safety Policy and statutory regulations

Person Specification

Essential Criteria

Qualifications and Experience
1.     5 GCSE’s (or equivalent) Grades A* – C, Including Maths and English

2.      Experience of providing financial and admin support in an office environment.

3.       Experience of Accounting Software

Skills & Abilities
Organisation

  • Ability to manage, maintain, and develop computerised and manual filing systems.
  • Ability to prioritise and manage workload.
  • Ability to work under pressure to short deadlines.
  • Time management

Communication

  • Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
  • Proficient use of IT systems, specifically Microsoft Office.
  • Ability to accurately record and minute meetings and activities.
  • Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative.

Information management:

  • Ability to keep accurate and relevant records, including financial records, in both computerised and manual systems.

Knowledge of

  • Financial systems
  • Budgeting
  • Financial regulations
  • Organising events and training programmes

Desirable Criteria

Qualifications and Experience

  • XERO computerised accounting course

Other
Driving

  • Hold a current full driving licence which is valid for use in the UK and have access to a car on appointment.

These criteria will be waived in the case of applicants whose disability prohibits driving but who have access to a form of transport approved by the organisation which will permit them to carry out the duties of the post.

Guidance for Completing and Submitting Application Form

The full, completed application will consist of:

  1. Completed Application Form; and
  2. Completed Equality and Opportunities Monitoring Form.

Submission:

Completed applications must be submitted by email only via the address below before Tuesday 14th 2026 at 12 noon with interviews planned for the w/c 20th July 2026

  • For an application pack  please email – orla@dhcni.com

Please include in the Subject Line of the Email ‘Finance and Administration Officer Application’