DFC Work Experience - Office Junior/Architectural Assistant

Department for Communities (Work Experience Opportunities); Banbridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An organization offering work experience opportunities is looking for an Office Junior/Architectural Assistant in Banbridge. This role involves administrative duties and potential on-site visits, providing a great learning experience. The position lasts for 13 weeks, with attendance required for 30 hours/week, and offers an incentive payment along with travel and childcare cost reimbursements.

Benefits

Incentive payment of £10/day

Travel cost reimbursement

Childcare cost reimbursement

Responsibilities

• Administration duties for e.g. answering phone, greeting clients, scanning, printing, folding, post in/out.
• Digitally recording information, filing, access information etc.
• Possible out of office survey work/on-site visits.

Skills

Basic IT skills

AutoCAD experience

Job description

DFC Work Experience - Office Junior/Architectural Assistant

McAdam Stewart Architects is a design orientated practice based in Banbridge. We are a practice with wide ranging architectural experience providing creative design and personal professional service combined with close attention to the clients requirements. You will play a crucial role supporting the architectural team and this is an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual who is eager to learn and grow within this field.

Responsibilities

• Administration duties for e.g. answering phone, greeting clients, scanning, printing, folding, post in/out
• Digitally recording information, filing, access information etc. There also may be an opportunity to work on drawings, labelling, collating etc.
• Possible out of office survey work/on-site visits.

Skills and Qualifications

• Basic IT skills
• AutoCAD experience would be desirable but not essential.

Further Information

This work experience opportunity is expected to last for 13 weeks and will require attendance of 30 hours per week. While on Work Experience, participants will retain their entitlement to benefit. Those who are not receiving benefit are also welcome to participate. Travel and childcare costs may be reimbursed. Participants will also receive an incentive payment equivalent to £10/day to a maximum of £50/week. Contact your local Jobs and Benefits office for further information or contact the WEP team via [e-mail].

Application Information

If you are in receipt of benefits, contact your local Jobs and Benefits Office. If you are not in receipt of benefits, contact the Work Experience Programme team via [e-mail].

Location: Banbridge
Closing date: 25 November 2025