Business Support Officer

Business Support Officer - Admin & Clerical Location: Downpatrick, Newry, Mourne and Down Pay: £14.52 per hour (PAYE) Job type: Temporary, Full-time (36 hours per week) Duration: 18 weeks Start date: 1 September 2026 Hatched Recruitment Group is currently recruiting a Business Support Officer on behalf of Newry, Mourne and Down District Council, based at the Downshire Civic Centre, Downpatrick. This is a great opportunity for an experienced administrator to join a busy Corporate Services team, providing a comprehensive and flexible business support service across a range of council functions and departments. The Role Working Monday to Friday (36 hours per week, with entitlement to flexi and agile working after 12 weeks), you will: Provide administrative and secretarial support to Council Officers, acting as a point of contact for a service or department Deliver excellent customer service, including reception duties and liaison with other departments, external agencies, and members of the public Process and maintain data and document management systems, including filing, archiving, and record accuracy checks Prepare papers and reports, and manage correspondence in line with departmental procedures Process financial transactions, including recording payments, bank lodgements, invoicing, and budget monitoring Organise meetings, prepare agendas, take minutes, and follow up on actions Assist with departmental projects, events, and staff inductions as required What We're Looking For Previous administrative or business support experience Strong customer service skills, both face-to-face and over the phone Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and data management systems Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail Ability to work flexibly across a range of council functions Eligibility to work in the UK What's On Offer £14.52 per hour (PAYE) 18-week temporary assignment with the possibility of extension 36 hours per week, Monday to Friday Flexi and agile working available after 12 weeks Full induction and training provided Ongoing support from your dedicated Hatched consultant throughout your assignment How to Apply If you have the skills and experience to succeed in this role, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today with your up-to-date CV