Corporate Business Officer (Band 6) in Belfast

Corporate Business Officer Band 6

MPA Recruitment, on behalf of our public sector client is seeking a Corporate Business Officer to provide high‑level administrative and business support.

The post-holder will be responsible for monitoring compliance with legislation, corporate policies and Do H guidance governing the operation.

They will provide secretariat support as needed and be the lead for the facilities management of office(s) and the direct point of contact.

The post-holder will also provide specialist advice and guidance to all staff in office(s), ensuring compliance with relevant guidance and standards.

• Location: Belfast Hours: 37.5 hours per week Salary: £19.78 per hour
• Key Duties / Responsibilities
• Provide specialist governance advice and high‑quality secretariat support to Local Commissioning Groups and Committees, ensuring compliance with legislative requirements, corporate governance standards and organisational policies.
• Manage committee operations, including agenda planning, preparation of briefing papers, minute‑taking, action tracking and advising Chairs and senior leaders on governance matters.
• Act as the primary liaison for Committee Chairs, Members, senior management, stakeholders, service users, community groups and the public, handling sensitive enquiries and confidential information.
• Coordinate annual committee schedules, public meetings, workshops, member visits and stakeholder engagement activities, ensuring effective collaboration across the organisation.
• Lead facilities management across offices, overseeing office accommodation, relocations, health and safety compliance, fire safety, first aid, risk assessments, contractor management and facilities‑related projects.
• Manage office accommodation planning, space utilisation, contracts and budgets, ensuring value for money and compliance with health and safety legislation.
• Collate, analyse and report complex organisational data to support Department of Health submissions, business cases, strategic planning and operational decision‑making.
• Develop and maintain secure records management systems, corporate records, committee documentation and accommodation agreements in line with legislative and organisational requirements.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with senior leaders, organisations, government bodies, auditors, community representatives and external stakeholders to support collaborative working and organisational objectives.

Essential Criteria

• 1a) GCSE Mathematics & English (Grades A‑C) OR equivalent qualification, and at least 2 years’ experience in the last 5 years in a role involving staff management, facilities management, servicing formal meetings with senior staff and advising on corporate governance issues.
• HND/HNC or equivalent (NQF Level 5) and at least 3 years’ experience in the same areas of staff management, facilities management, servicing formal meetings with senior staff and advising on corporate governance issues.
• Worked for at least 5 years in the last 7 years in a role involving staff management, facilities management, servicing formal meetings with senior staff and advising on corporate governance issues.
• Hold a current full driving licence, valid for use in the UK and have access to a car on appointment.

This criterion will be waived if disability prohibits driving but the applicant has access to approved transport.

Skills / Abilities / Knowledge

• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of corporate governance requirements.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a leadership role, delivering objectives, including health and safety.
• Experience with fire safety, security and facilities management contributing to organisational performance.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience working with diverse internal and external stakeholders.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in staff management.
• Proven experience planning the activities of a board and/or committees in line with the corporate timetable.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, including minute‑taking.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, interpersonal and teamwork skills with the ability to persuade and influence wide internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to deal with complex matters or sensitive issues in a clear and decisive manner.
• Experience and ability in planning, managing and organising corporate services while maintaining high quality and efficiency.
• Capacity to work effectively as part of a local management team.
• Strong organisation and time‑management skills, including the ability to manage a complex workload.
• Working knowledge and experience in facilities management, including fire, health and safety and security management, and developing, implementing and reviewing policies to meet statutory requirements.
• Experience with a range of IT applications to create reports, presentations and staff communications.
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