Business Support Officer (HR/Administration)

Business Support Officer (HR/Administration)

City & Neighbourhood Services Department

About the role

There is currently one full-time, fixed term contract post until 31 March 2027, subject to review.

As Protestants are currently known to be under-represented in this job group, in Belfast City Council, applications from this group would be particularly welcome.

And as young people (people under the age of 35), people with a disability and people from minority ethnic communities are currently under-represented in Belfast City Council, applications from these groups would be particularly welcome.

As part of our commitment to equality of opportunity we offer a Guaranteed Interview Scheme (GIS) for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post.

Belfast City Council is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

All applications for employment are considered strictly on the basis of merit.

You will b e responsible to the relevant HR Officer/Business Coordinator (HR/Administration) for a ssisting with the provision of all human resource matters across the department to ensure the business needs of the department are met in an efficient and cost effective manner.

• Supervise, train and develop assigned human resources staff to ensure the business needs of the department are met.
• Assist the relevant HR Officer/Business Coordinator (HR/Administration) with the provision of advice and guidance to senior managers, line managers and other staff on a departmental wide basis, on human resources matters, in liaison with Corporate HR as appropriate.
• Represent the HR Officer/Business Coordinator (HR/Administration) within the post holder's area of responsibility as required.

About the department

With over 1,400 staff the City and Neighbourhood Services Department delivers frontline services essential to the daily lives of Belfast residents. This includes:

• Open Space & Street Scene- Managing parks, green spaces, and street cleansing operations.
• Neighbourhood Development & Regeneration- Overseeingcommunity centres, health and wellbeing initiatives, active living, and community safety.
• Regulatory & City Services- Providing environmental health services, dog and pest control, port health, emergency planning, and bereavement services.
• Strategic Waste Management- Leadingwaste collection, recycling, and fleet management.

This department is committed to delivering customer-focused, cost-efficient, and impactful services to enhance the quality of life in Belfast.