Executive Officer - Ballymena

Brook Street; Northern Ireland; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for an Executive Officer for a public sector client in Northern Ireland. The role involves providing administrative support, managing strategic procurement, and ensuring efficient teamwork. Candidates should have relevant educational qualifications and experience in an office environment. The position offers a pay rate of £16.55 per hour for 36 hours a week.

Benefits

Full training and induction

Opportunity to work with a leading public sector organization

Accrue holiday hours as you work

Qualifications

• Minimum NVQ Level 3, BTEC National or two 'A' levels or equivalent higher qualifications.
• Minimum one year's experience in an office environment.
• Ability to handle a busy workload effectively.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the management of strategic procurement.
• Provide administrative support using IT tools.
• Ensure timely completion of tasks and meet deadlines.

Skills

Organizational skills

Effective communication

Problem-solving

Customer service

Education

NVQ Level 3 or BTEC National or two 'A' levels

Three years’ experience in an office environment

Job description

Brook Street (UK) Ltd have an exciting opportunity for an Executive Officer for our leading Public Sector client Education Authority NI, Ballymena

EA`s Vision - to Inspire, Support and Challenge all our children and young people to be the best that they can be.

This role will be starting immediately and is expected to last until 31-05-26 initially with possible extension. Many of our temporary-ongoing roles with our client, Education Authority NI, have secured promotions within the organisation, and others have been successful in securing fixed-term and permanent contracts directly with this client.

If you have always wanted to work in a Public Sector Organisation, now is the time to take that leap!

Job Purpose

Executive officer General office administrative duties such as but not limited to:

• Assist in the delivery and management of strategic Procurement / Procurement Management Information Systems / Administration Service Delivery and Supervision of Staff
• To provide administrative support in relation to all aspects of the work of the section using the full range of IT equipment including typing, databases, spreadsheets, email, intranet and internet facilities.
• Checking of Access NI applications alongside Right to Work in the UK documentation
• To provide advice and assistance to Education Authority officers, customers, the public and other professionals in respect of agreed aspects of the service.
• To assist in the collation of factual data and statistical information from various sources to support the work identified
• To prepare letters, minutes, notes and other clerical support to officers as appropriate.
• Customer service (Telephone/directly customer facing)
• As the Executive Officer, you will be required to solve problems, and you will provide a significant level of specialist support and advice.
• You will plan, organise and prioritise work to ensure the timely completion of task and that deadlines are met.
• Undertake any other duties inline with the Grade and as directed by the office Manager.

Hold a minimum of NVQ Level 3, BTEC National or two 'A' levels or equivalent or higher examination qualifications and a minimum of one year's experience in an office environment

OR

A minimum of three years' experience in an office environment

Requirements

• Organise a busy workload to deliver effective results on time
• Flexibility to meet changing needs as required
• Ability to communicate effectively with others as part of a team
• Ability to use own initiative to solve problems and respond to others
• Ability to take a responsive and customer focused approach to work
• Ability to lead and direct a team or provide specialist advice and guidance as and when required.

Benefits

• Full training and induction
• Work with a leading Public Sector Organisation that promotes diversity and inclusiveness
• Contribute positively to Education Authority NI's values and mission statement
• The opportunity (however not guaranteed) to apply for internal roles
• Accrue holiday hours as you work
• Brook Street (UK) Ltd back-office support and mentoring
• Ability to work across school admissions teams in all admissions regions across NI.

The rate of pay is £16.55 per hour, the hours of work are 36hrs Monday to Friday.

If you would like to apply for this role, please email your CV via the `Apply` link.

Brook Street is proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant and as such, we guarantee to interview all candidates who are veterans or spouses/partners of military personnel, and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy.

As a Disability Confident Leader, and holder of the Gold Award status from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, Brook Street, as a supplier to the Public Sector Resourcing Framework (PSR), will offer you a guaranteed interview with a PSR Sourcer.

Should you identify as a candidate with a disability and/or as a veteran or spouse/partner of military personnel and meet all the essential criteria for the role, we encourage you to reach out to us via the Brook Street website.