Business Support Manager (Environment Directorate)

Mid Ulster Council; Magherafelt; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Magherafelt is seeking a Business Support Manager for the Environment Directorate. The successful candidate will manage the Strategic Director's diary, provide business support, and supervise staff to ensure quality service delivery. Applicants should have a relevant qualification or equivalent experience and a valid driving licence. This permanent role offers a salary between £39,152 and £40,777 annually, requires 37 hours per week, and emphasizes a customer service focus.

Qualifications

• Must possess a full, current driving licence for driving in Northern Ireland.
• Access to a vehicle for official business is required.
• This role may accommodate applicants with disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage the diary of the Strategic Director of Environment.
• Provide business support to the Environment directorate.
• Allocate and prioritise work tasks to staff.
• Supervise and train assigned business administrative staff.

Skills

Diary management

Supervision and training

Customer service focus

Education

Relevant 3rd level qualification or equivalent

5 GCSE's plus 3 years experience

Job description

Business Support Manager (Environment Directorate)

To be responsible to the Strategic Director of Environment and report to the Customer Experience Manager for assisting in the provision of an effective, efficient and customer focused business support service to the office operations.

Responsibilities

• To be responsible for the diary management of the Strategic Director of Environment, including the administration of meetings.
• To provide specific business support to the Environment directorate.
• Under the direction of the Strategic Director and Assistant Directors/Head of Service, ensure work tasks are allocated, prioritised and carried out to a high standard of quality.
• To supervise, train and develop assigned business administrative staff to ensure the business needs of the service are met.

Skills and Qualifications

• A relevant 3rd level qualification (or equivalent) OR 5 GCSE's plus 3 years' for experience.
• Applicants must possess a full, current driving licence which enables them to drive in Northern Ireland and a vehicle available for official business, or have access to a form of transport which enables them to meet the requirements of the post.
• Please be advised that this alternative is a 'reasonable adjustment' specifically for applicants with disabilities who, as a result of their disability, are unable to hold a full, current driving licence.

Further Information

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Vacancy ID 1750980 Job ref. MUDC 25-066 Job Sector Secretarial and Administration,General Management Area Derry or Londonderry Location Magherafelt Salary £39,152 - £40,777 gross per annum No. vacancies 1 Contract Type Permanent Weekly hours 37 Published date 18/12/2025 Closing date 08/01/2026 Worktime 9am-5pm, days to be confirmed.

Area: Republic of Ireland
Closing date: 20 Dec 2025