Business Support Officer (Downpatrick - Immediate)

Business Support Officer Location: Downpatrick Salary: £14.52 per hour Contract: Interim Contract The Role VANRATH are delighted to be partnering with a leading public sector organisation to appoint a Business Support Officer based in Downpatrick on a short-term interim contract. The successful post holder will provide a comprehensive and flexible administrative service across a range of Council departments, ensuring high standards of customer service and operational support are delivered at all times. Key Responsibilities Deliver high quality administrative and secretarial support to multiple Council Officers and teams. Act as a first point of contact for internal and external queries, ensuring excellent customer service. Process and record applications, financial transactions, and correspondence in line with approved procedures. Support meetings including preparation of agendas, minute-taking, and follow-up actions. Maintain accurate records, databases, and filing systems in compliance with data protection requirements. Assist in the organisation of departmental projects and events as required. The Ideal Candidate Proven administrative experience within a busy office environment, ideally within the public sector. Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines. Excellent communication and customer service skills. Proficient in Microsoft Office packages and general IT systems. Ability to handle confidential information with discretion. For further information on this vacancy or to apply, please contact: Ethan Boylan - Recruitment Specialist IND04 Skills: Administration Officer Assistant Clerical Support Officer Call Handler