Executive Officer - Public Sector

Brook Street NMR; Armagh; Hybrid; Full time

Job summary

A leading public sector organization in Armagh seeks an Executive Officer to manage procurement services and lead teams. This hybrid role involves both in-office and remote work, offering opportunities for professional development and a supportive work environment. Candidates must have relevant qualifications or extensive experience in an office setting.

Benefits

Full training and induction

Support from Brook Street

Opportunity to apply for internal roles

Accrued holiday hours

Qualifications

• Minimum NVQ Level 3 or equivalent, or three years in an office environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively and lead a team.
• Organizational skills to manage a busy workload.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for the performance of staff in Commercial Procurement Services.
• Supervise and ensure effective service delivery.
• Plan, organize, and prioritize work to meet deadlines.

Skills

Problem Solving

Communication

Team Leadership

Organization

Customer Focus

Education

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

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Executive Officer - Public Sector, Armagh

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Client:

Brook Street NMR

Location:

Armagh, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

02.07.2025

Expiry Date:

16.08.2025

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Job Description:

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

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

This role is Hybrid - 1 day per week in the office, the rest WFH. will be starting immediately and is expected to last several months. 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

As the Executive Officer, you will be accountable for the performance of those under your direction within the Commercial Procurement Services, Operations and Estates department, and you will co-ordinate a range of well-defined tasks governed by procedures and guided by practice and precedent.

• As the Executive Officer, you will be required to solve problems within the department, and you will provide a significant level of specialist support and advice.
• You will supervise the work of staff to ensure effective service delivery
• You will plan, organise and prioritise work to ensure the timely completion of task and that deadlines are met.
• Allocate work, check quality and quantity of work and monitor performance
• You will ensure the effective training of staff in the conditions of service, processes, policies and procedures of the service.
• Comply with the Authority's policy on Data Protection and ensure this is observed within the office environment.
• 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

• Organise a busy workload to deliver effective results on time
• Flexibility to meet changing needs as required and to prioritise and delegate 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.

You will benefit from

• Full training and induction
• Work with a leading Public Sector Organisation that promotes diversity and inclusiveness
• 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 £16.01 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. Here you will find a link to register your interestand state the role that you are interested in.We arecommitted to engaging with you.

In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates/military spouses/partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, Brook Street will interview the best candidates from within that group.