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