Personal Assistant - Public Sector

VANRATH are delighted to be assisting our client, a large Public Sector Organisation with the recruitment of a Personal Assistant to join their team based in Lisburn.

This is a Full-Time Monday - Friday position. 37.5 hours per week. Monday - Friday 9 - 5.

Salary

£25,147 per annum, plus benefits.

Responsibilities:

• Draft letters, manage emails, and maintain records.
• Organise diaries and ensure readiness for meetings.
• Prepare documents and reports using Microsoft Office.
• Manage communications with internal and external stakeholders.
• Organise meetings, agendas, and follow-up actions.
• Supervise and delegate work to junior staff.
• Manage office systems, filing, and supplies.
• Arrange travel, accommodation, and verify invoices.
• Provide hospitality for visitors and events.

Essential Criteria

• 5 GCSEs (or equivalent), including English and Math.
• 2+ years of administrative/secretarial experience, including Microsoft Office.
• Full UK driving license (or equivalent transportation if unable to drive).

Desirable Skills

• Word/Text Processing certification.
• Ability to take minutes, delegate tasks, and use initiative.

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.

Some positive candidate feedback we’ve received-

‘VANRATH were very easy to work with, personable and knew what questions to ask to find me the right role. Would highly recommend.’’

‘’I would highly recommend Vanrath. Very quick response to my application. They have been extremely dedicated to finding me a role that was best suited to my future career development.’’

‘’Would highly recommend Vanrath. After uploading my cv I was contacted the next day and they were able to find a permanent suitable role for me very quickly. They were very helpful and supportive through the entire interview process and were able to negotiate a very good job offer which I was delighted with.’’