Corporate Business Officer (Band 6)

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 DoH 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.