Rural Community Network – Administrative Officer

Rural Community Network – Administrative Officer Details

Closing Date: 13/03/2026

Organisation:
Rural Communtiy Network

Location:

38A Oldtown Street, Cookstown BT80 8EF

Salary:
Starting at NJC Point 7 (£25,584), with incremental yearly increases up to NJC Point 11 (£27,269)

This is an office-based role in Cookstown, ideal for someone who enjoys varied administration, public-facing contact and keeping things running smoothly in a busy, mission-led organisation.

Working closely with the Operations Manager and supporting the PEACEPLUS Project Coordinator, you will provide high-quality administrative and secretarial support across Rural Community Network. This role would suit candidates currently working in positions such as an Administrative Assistant, Office Administrator, Project Administrator, Programme Administrator, Team Administrator, Office Coordinator or Business Support Administrator, who are looking to apply their skills in a values-led, community-focused organisation.

• Greet and assist visitors in a courteous and professional manner.
• Answer, screen and direct incoming phone calls; manage and respond to email enquiries.
• Support the effective running of the office, including catering and booking systems.
• Provide hospitality support for meetings and events held in the office.
• Provide administrative and secretarial support across the staff team.
• Support events, training courses and meetings, including participant registrations and maintaining accurate records.
• Act as first point of contact for general enquiries and signpost appropriately.
• Attend meetings and take minutes as required.
  
  Support the preparation of newsletters, presentations and posters.
• Proof project communications, including research publications and social media content.
• Manage the RCN Boardroom bookings for internal and external groups.
• Carry out other duties as agreed from time to time.