Business Development Admin Officer - Newtownabbey

VANRATH are delighted to be assisting our major Public Sector client, a large organisation with the recruitment of a Business Development Administrative Officer to join their team based in Newtownabbey.

What's in it for you?

• £15.31 per hour
• Opportunity to support high-profile economic development and regeneration initiatives
• Varied administrative role with exposure to stakeholder engagement and project delivery
• Involvement in employability and skills programmes

About your next employer

You'll be joining a progressive local authority within its Economic Development and Planning function. The team is responsible for delivering a range of initiatives focused on business growth, investment, regeneration, employability and skills development across the borough.

About you

• Minimum of 2 years' administrative experience
• Experience dealing with members of the public and a range of stakeholders
• Strong data entry, database management and record-keeping skills
• Excellent organisational and time management abilities
• Strong customer service and communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and Outlook
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• High level of discretion and confidentiality
• 5 GCSEs (including English and Maths) or equivalent, or substantial relevant administration experience

What you'll do

• Provide comprehensive administrative support across economic development programmes
• Maintain databases, dashboards, records and business information systems
• Process programme documentation, applications and grant-related paperwork
• Coordinate meetings, workshops, seminars and stakeholder events
• Manage correspondence, enquiries and customer communications
• Prepare reports, presentations, agendas and meeting minutes
• Support employability and skills initiatives, including Labour Market Partnership programmes
• Assist with financial administration, purchase orders and payment processing
• Maintain accurate project records and monitoring information
• Support business engagement activities and promotional events
• Liaise with project partners, funders, businesses and community stakeholders
• Ensure compliance with customer service, GDPR and administrative procedures

For further information on this opportunity, or any other position in Belfast or wider Northern Ireland, please apply via the link or contact Conor Birch in the strictest confidence.

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Skills:
Admin Officer Economic Development Data Management Customer Service Project Administration

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