Senior Administrative Assistant (Minute Taking / Public Sector)

Senior Administrative Assistant - Communities (Temporary ongoing) About the Role We are currently recruiting a Senior Administrative Assistant to join the Leisure & Community Wellbeing Directorate within the Communities Unit at Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council. This is a key role providing high-level confidential administrative and secretarial support to the Head of Communities, working across Arts, Culture, Community Services, Community Planning, PEACE, and PCSP functions. You will play a vital part in ensuring the smooth running of the department, liaising with senior officers, elected members, and external stakeholders while managing a varied and fast-paced workload. Key Responsibilities Provide confidential secretarial and administrative support to the Head of Communities Manage diaries, emails, meetings, and stakeholder engagement Produce reports, agendas, and minutes for committees and working groups Handle correspondence and prioritise incoming communications Maintain filing systems, databases, and administrative records Monitor and record absence, leave, and personnel data Support budget tracking, petty cash, and credit card reconciliation Arrange meetings, events, hospitality, and associated logistics Deal with complaints and enquiries, escalating where necessary Support continuous improvement of administrative systems and processes About You Essential Requirements: 5 GCSEs (Grades A-C) or NVQ Level 2 (or equivalent) OR a minimum of 4 years' relevant administrative experience At least 2 years' experience supporting a senior manager Experience in minute taking and using office administration systems Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook Location - agan Valley Island, Lisburn (BT27 4RL) £16.90 per hour 37 hours per week