Business Support Officer (Downpatrick - Immediate)

Business Support Officer

• Location: Downpatrick
• Salary: £14.52 per hour
• Contract: Interim Contract

The Role

VANRATH are delighted to be partnering with a leading public sector organisation to appoint a Business Support Officer based in Downpatrick on a short-term interim contract.

The successful post holder will provide a comprehensive and flexible administrative service across a range of Council departments, ensuring high standards of customer service and operational support are delivered at all times.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high quality administrative and secretarial support to multiple Council Officers and teams.
• Act as a first point of contact for internal and external queries, ensuring excellent customer service.
• Process and record applications, financial transactions, and correspondence in line with approved procedures.
• Support meetings including preparation of agendas, minute-taking, and follow-up actions.
• Maintain accurate records, databases, and filing systems in compliance with data protection requirements.
• Assist in the organisation of departmental projects and events as required.

The Ideal Candidate

• Proven administrative experience within a busy office environment, ideally within the public sector.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office packages and general IT systems.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

For further information on this vacancy or to apply, please contact:

Ethan Boylan - Recruitment Specialist

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