Business Support/Operations Assistant

JobStart Scheme; Belfast; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent community support initiative in Belfast is looking for a supervised administrative support role. The position involves CRM management, documentation control, and scheduling support. Candidates should have basic IT skills, good organizational capabilities, and a willingness to learn digital systems. The job offers standard hours of up to 25 per week, with the possibility for flexible hours. A focus on neurodiversity or community projects is essential. Join us in making a difference!

Qualifications

• Competence in email, Word, Excel or Google equivalents.
• Ability to follow structured procedures and maintain documentation.
• Good organizational skills essential for scheduling and project support.

Responsibilities

• Prepare minutes, logs, and structured documentation.
• Manage digital filing systems and support scheduling.
• Maintain membership CRM data and assist with project coordination.

Skills

Basic IT competence

Ability to follow structured procedures

Good organisational skills

Willingness to learn digital systems

Familiarity with Office 365 or Google Workspace

Interest in neurodiversity or community projects

Job description

THE EMPLOYER IS: NEURODIVERSITY SPARKA supervised administrative and operational role supporting the day-to‑day running of Spark. Duties include CRM management, documentation control, scheduling support, digital systems management and assisting with project coordination in a structured, well‑supervised environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare minutes, attendance logs, summaries and structured documentation.
• Manage digital filing systems and version control.
• Support scheduling for meetings, training sessions and events.
• Prepare accessibility‑compliant Word/PDF reports.
• Maintain membership CRM data (attendance logs, groups, tags).
• Assist with risk assessment paperwork and event admin.
• Support procurement logs, invoice trails and basic financial admin.
• Update project tracking boards and operational progress lists.

Skills and Qualifications

• Basic IT competence (email, Word, Excel or Google equivalents).
• Ability to follow structured procedures.
• Good organisational skills.
• Willingness to learn digital systems.
• Familiarity with Office 365 or Google Workspace.
• Interest in neurodiversity or community projects.

Further Information

Job Start Opportunity – Working Hours Information:
Standard Hours: up to 25 hours per week.
Flexible/Reduced Hours: May be available upon approval by a Work Coach.
Additional Hours: The employer may offer extra hours depending on availability.
This should be discussed directly with the employer before starting employment.
The job advert may end before the closing date if requested by the employer.

Application Information

JOBSTART IS OPEN TO WORKING AGE BENEFIT CLAIMANTS WHO ARE DEEMED ELIGIBLE BY A WORK COACH. If you are on Universal Credit, please contact your Work Coach via your Journal. If you are in receipt of any other working age benefit, please contact your local Jobs & Benefits Office on 0800 001 5782.

Location: Belfast – Area: Derry or Londonderry
Salary: £7.55‑12.21 per hour based on age
Contract Type: Temporary – Weekly Hours: 25 (on‑site with one supervised hybrid day)