Administrative Officer

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Administrative Officer - Derry City & Strabane District Council

Come from an admin background and looking to secure full time work in the Public Sector? Apply today to find out more.

The role:

• Job Opportunity: Temporary Administrative Support Officer
• Duration: Until 31st January 2025
• Location: Monday to Friday
• Hourly Rate: £12.18 ph
• Public Sector

• In this role, you will provide comprehensive administrative support for the Council’s Business Support and Engagement Programmes. This includes assisting with grant aid administration and supporting the Business and Culture Directorate’s various functions.

• Administrative Support: Maintain and streamline administrative processes, databases, and management information systems.
• Grant Aid Assistance: Help develop procedures and support business grant administration, ensuring alignment with funder guidelines.
• Financial Administration: Manage financial tasks, including claim preparation, budget variance reporting, invoice processing, and compliance with procurement protocols.
• Public Liaison: Serve as a first point of contact for inquiries, distributing information on Business Start and Growth programs.
• Event Coordination: Assist with organizing and promoting events, workshops, meetings, and training sessions.
• Policy Compliance: Ensure adherence to Council policies, including health and safety standards, equality practices, and Council’s core values.

• Required: 5 GCSEs (Grades A-C) or equivalent level qualification.
• Experience: Minimum of one year of relevant administrative experience in areas including general administration, claims processing, financial record maintenance, event coordination, and use of IT systems (word processing, databases, spreadsheets).
• Alternative Qualification Route: If you don’t hold the above academic qualifications, you may apply with three years of equivalent experience as outlined above.