Business Support Officer – Admin & Clerical in Downpatrick

We are currently recruiting for a Temporary to support Newry, Mourne and Down District Council . Please see full details below:

Job Title: Business Support Officer – Admin & Clerical
Hours: 36 hours per week

Location:
Based in Council offices in Newry or Downpatrick , working across the Newry, Mourne and Down District Council area.

Pay Rates:

• PAYE: £14.52 per hour

Role Summary:
The post holder will provide comprehensive and flexible administrative and business support across Council departments, delivering a high-quality, customer-focused service in line with Council policies, service standards, and Corporate and Business Plans.

Key Duties Include:

• Providing administrative and secretarial support to Council Officers and acting as a point of contact for services or departments

• Delivering confidential business support across departments

• Processing applications, correspondence, financial transactions, and system records in line with procedures

• Providing excellent customer service, including reception duties and managing customer queries through to resolution

• Organising meetings, preparing agendas, taking minutes, and managing follow-up actions

• Maintaining document, data, and quality management systems

• Supporting projects, events, staff inductions, and service improvements

• Ensuring compliance with health & safety, data protection, equality, and Council policies

Candidate Requirements:

• Right to work in the UK

• CV and Compliance Summary Form required at submission

• Basic Access NI check required