Business Support Administrator

Design ID; Royal Hillsborough; Remote; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Design ID is seeking a Business Support Administrator in Hillsborough to keep the office and teams running smoothly. You will support project and admin tasks, coordinate facilities, and help with internal communications and records.

Working with Project Managers and teams, you will handle travel, room bookings, databases, and reporting for H&S, quality and social value. A proactive, organised, and collaborative mindset is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 GCSEs (or equivalent) at Grade C or above, including Math’s and English.
• At least 1 years’ experience in a business administration role.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Previous experience in a similar role.
• Ability to work with internal databases, filing systems and digital office tools.

Responsibilities

• Provide varied business and administrative support across the company, working with Project Managers and wider teams to help keep activities and priorities moving.
• Coordinate the day-to-day organisation of the office, including supplies, facilities, maintenance, servicing and liaison with suppliers and contractors.
• Support everyday communications and coordination, including telephone calls, emails, correspondence, visitors, meetings, room bookings and travel arrangements.
• Help keep colleagues informed and connected by preparing internal updates, notices and posts across appropriate company communication channels.
• Maintain accurate company records, databases, logs, filing systems and relevant project and business documentation.
• Support Health & Safety, Quality and Social Value administration, including coordination, evidence gathering and reporting where required.
• Work closely with your job-share colleague, ensuring clear handovers, continuity of priorities and effective office coverage throughout the working week.
• Bring a flexible and proactive approach, supporting new priorities and activities as the needs of the business develop.

Skills

Organisation

Communication

Education

GCSEs (4+)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Location: Hillsborough
Date Posted: 20th October 2026
Closing Date: 31st December 2026 at 17:00

The Business Support Administrator is a varied and hands-on role at the heart of Design ID, helping to keep our office, teams and day-to-day business activities running effectively. Working closely with your colleagues on a part or full time position the role provides the opportunity to get involved across different areas of the business, from office coordination and internal communications to company records, project support and wider business administration.

We are looking for someone who enjoys variety, takes initiative and is comfortable managing changing priorities. The role would suit an organised and approachable individual who enjoys working with different people and takes pride in helping things run smoothly.

What You'll Do

• Provide varied business and administrative support across the company, working with Project Managers and wider teams to help keep activities and priorities moving.
• Coordinate the day-to-day organisation of the office, including supplies, facilities, maintenance, servicing and liaison with suppliers and contractors.
• Support everyday communications and coordination, including telephone calls, emails, correspondence, visitors, meetings, room bookings and travel arrangements.
• Help keep colleagues informed and connected by preparing internal updates, notices and posts across appropriate company communication channels.
• Maintain accurate company records, databases, logs, filing systems and relevant project and business documentation.
• Support Health & Safety, Quality and Social Value administration, including coordination, evidence gathering and reporting where required.
• Work closely with your job-share colleague, ensuring clear handovers, continuity of priorities and effective office coverage throughout the working week.
• Bring a flexible and proactive approach, supporting new priorities and activities as the needs of the business develop.

What You'll Bring

About You:

You’ll be someone who:

• Is highly organised and comfortable managing a varied workload and competing priorities.
• Takes initiative and has a practical, solutions-focused approach.
• Is confident working independently while also enjoying being part of a wider team.
• Communicates clearly and professionally, with strong attention to detail.
• Is approachable and comfortable dealing with colleagues, clients, visitors, suppliers and contractors.
• Understands the importance of teamwork, communication and effective handovers within a job-share arrangement.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Minimum 4 GCSEs (or equivalent) at Grade C or above, including Math’s and English.
• At least 1 years’ experience in a business administration role.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Previous experience in a similar role.
• Ability to work with internal databases, filing systems and digital office tools.

What We Offer

• A competitive salary, reflective of your experience and contribution.
• Opportunities to work on varied, design-forward, technically engaging projects.
• Ongoing professional development, mentoring and training support.

About Us

At Design ID we are a multi award winning multidisciplinary engineering consultancy with office in Hillsborough Northern Ireland, London and Dublin. Our team delivers innovative structural, civil and infrastructure engineering solutions across a wide rang of sectors, from public realm and bridges to conservation and modern methods of construction.

We hold a strong focus for creativity, sustainability and technical excellence alongside out commitment to inspiring future engineers through the “Think Design Engineer” STEM foundation.

Design ID is recognised for its collaborative culture and progressive approach to modern engineering.

We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments, please contact Joanne Irvine [e-mail] with your request.

We are an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their sex; religious or similar philosophical belief; political opinion; race; age; sexual orientation; or, whether they are married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled; or whether they are married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled; or whether they have undergone, are undergoing or intend to undergo gender reassignment.