Business Support Officer Active and Health Communities Dept – Dowpatrick

First Choice Selection Services Ltd; Downpatrick; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council authority in Downpatrick seeks a Business Support Officer for a temporary role. The position entails providing high-quality administrative support, maintaining records, and organising meetings. Candidates should have 4 GCSEs and at least 1 year's experience in administration. The role offers weekly pay, annual leave, and opportunities in the public sector.

Benefits

Weekly Pay

Opportunity to work in the public sector

Annual Leave

Qualifications

• 1 year’s experience in an administrative/clerical role.

Responsibilities

• Provide flexible, high-quality administrative and business support across a range of Council functions.
• Process applications and financial transactions.
• Maintain accurate records and data systems.
• Prepare reports and correspondence.
• Organise and service meetings.

Skills

admin support

customer service

efficient office systems

confidential admin and secretarial

accurate record keeping

organising meetings

Education

4 GCSEs (A-C grade including Maths and English)

Job description

Overview

New Opportunity as a Business Support Officer within the Newry, Mourne and Down District Council.

This is a temporary role for 3 months initially. The working hours are 36 per week with an hourly rate of £14.52.

The role is based in The Active and Health Communities Department, Market Street, Downpatrick. The post-holder will provide flexible, high-quality administrative and business support across a range of Council functions, ensuring efficient office systems and excellent customer service. Responsibilities include providing confidential administrative and secretarial support to Council Officers, processing applications and financial transactions, maintaining accurate records and data systems, and preparing reports and correspondence. The role also involves organising and servicing meetings, supporting departmental projects and events, and liaising with internal teams, external agencies, and the public. The post-holder will contribute to maintaining service standards, implementing improvements, and supporting the delivery of the Council’s Corporate and Business Plans.

What We Need From You

• 4 GCSEs (A-C grade including Maths and English).
• 1 year’s experience in an administrative / clerical role.

What We Will Offer You

• Weekly Pay
• Opportunity to work in the public sector
• Annual Leave

The Next Steps

• Contact Beth Wright at First Choice Selection Services
• Apply via the link

First Choice is an equal opportunities employer

Skills: admin support, customer service, efficient office systems, confidential admin and secretarial, accurate record keeping, organising meetings