Business Support Officer – Downpatrick

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

Job summary

A local government authority in Northern Ireland is seeking a Business Support Officer to provide administrative support across council departments. The role requires 4 GCSEs, 1 year in admin, and a full driving licence. Offering weekly pay and annual leave, this temporary position focuses on efficient office systems and excellent customer service.

Benefits

Weekly Pay

Opportunity to work in the public sector

Annual Leave

Qualifications

• 1 year’s experience in an administrative/clerical role.
• 6 months’ previous work experience in the use of a Management Information System.
• Hold a full current driving licence and access to transport, or access to transport to meet the requirements of the post.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality administrative and business support across Council departments.
• Prepare reports and correspondence, process financial transactions, and organise meetings.
• Support departmental projects and events, liaising with internal teams and the public.

Skills

admin efficiency

customer service

prepare reports

processing transactions

minute taking

organisation

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 Planning Section, Downshire Civic Centre, Ardglass Road, Downpatrick. The main duties will involve providing high-quality administrative and business support across Council departments, ensuring efficient office systems and excellent customer service. Duties include preparing reports and correspondence, processing financial transactions, organising and minuting meetings, maintaining accurate records and data management systems, and supporting departmental projects and events. The role also involves liaising with internal teams, external agencies, and the public to deliver a professional, responsive, and customer-focused service.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality administrative and business support across Council departments, ensuring efficient office systems and excellent customer service.
• Prepare reports and correspondence, process financial transactions, organise and minuting meetings, maintain accurate records and data management systems.
• Support departmental projects and events; liaise with internal teams, external agencies, and the public to deliver a professional, responsive, and customer-focused service.

What We Need From You

• 4 GCSEs (A-C grade including Maths and English).
• 1 year’s experience in an administrative / clerical role.
• 6 months’ previous work experience in the use of a Management Information System.
• Hold a full current driving licence and access to transport, or access to transport to meet the requirements of the post.

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 efficiency customer service prepare reports processing transactions minute taking organisation