Admin Officer

Your new company
A public sector organisation is recruiting for an administrator based in Ballymena.
Your new role
As Administration Officer, you will provide essential administrative and organisational support to the Community Planning team. This varied role involves managing busy diaries, handling correspondence, preparing documents and reports, and supporting the coordination of community planning activities.

You will be responsible for maintaining an up to date community planning database, assisting with research and report production, organising meetings, events and training sessions, and handling enquiries from the public and community groups.

You will also contribute to marketing and promotional activities, liaise with internal teams regarding materials and procurement, and provide administrative cover for other service areas when required.

This role requires accuracy, confidentiality and the ability to manage a diverse workload in a fast paced environment.

What you'll need to succeed
To be successful in this role, you will need:

Essential Qualifications & Experience

• 5 GCSEs including English and Maths (Grade C or above) or equivalent
  AND
• At least 1 year's administrative experience in a busy office environment, including:
  • Managing large volumes of work
  • Prioritising competing tasks
  • Using office technology such as word processing
    OR
• If you do not meet the qualification requirement, at least 3 years' administrative experience, including the above areas.
  Skills & Knowledge
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Excellent organisational skills, accuracy and attention to detail
• Confident communication skills and the ability to engage professionally with the public and community groups
• The ability to work both independently and as part of a wider team

• Willingness to work occasional evenings, weekends and public holidays as required
• Ability to travel for official duties within and beyond the local area (access to suitable transport is essential)