Administrative Officer
Administrative Officer
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Job Description
Salary:23151.50 per annum pro with equates to 22490
Location:Ballymena
Contract/Hours:Permanent working 34 hours a week Monday-Thursday 9am-5pm and Friday 9am-1pm
Benefits:
- 29 days annual leave PLUS bank holidays with up to 5 additional days for continuous service and option to buy or sell leave
- Gain professional qualifications and excellent training/development opportunities
- Flexible maternity adoption and paternity packages
- Pension with up to 7% employer contribution with included life assurance cover
- Staff discount portal and Blue Light Card eligibility with 15000 national retailers discounts.
Vulnerable children in the UK need your help
Wherever you work in the Action for Children family youll be helping to change the lives of the most vulnerable children in the UK.
Last year we helped more than 687000 children and families across the UK. From direct work in communities to national campaigning we are focused on making sure every child has a safe and happy childhood and the foundations they need to thrive.
Why Action for Children
Working here is more than a job. Everyone in the Action for Children family is passionate about protecting and supporting children. Its the sense of purpose that drives us every single day. Because we know that when we work together we can make a huge difference to bring lasting improvements to vulnerable childrens lives.
About the service
Ballymena & Little Steps Sure Start provides a range of health play & learning and parenting support services to children from pre-birth up to four years and their families. The project comprises a multi-agency multi-disciplinary team and works in close partnership with a range of local Statutory Voluntary and Community service providers to promote effective service delivery in response to the needs of the expectant parents children and families across the designated SureStart areas.
Were looking for an Administrative Officer to join our friendly team and offer valued support through a range of administrative services. Youll be first point of contact for our operational colleagues welcoming all internal and external visitors to the service making sure everyone has a great experience.
Youll share responsibility for the delivery of a high quality effective efficient administrative service that is flexible to meet the needs of operational teams to enable the service to achieve the agreed SureStart service objectives.
How youll help to create brighter futures
Some key responsibilities of this Administrative Officer role are:
- Providing a wide range of general administrative and front of house services within a large multi-disciplinary children and families service.
- Organising and progressing the full range of activities associated with the management of business meetings ensuring efficient and effective planning for a single or series of meetings.
- Providing written reports to meet the needs of management reporting in line with regulatory standards.
- Undertaking desktop research on behalf of colleagues and management for presentation and analysis.
- Ensuring the input of SureStart activity data and contribute to SureStart activity monitoring by producing timely reports and attending meetings.
Lets talk about you
Are you resilient and have a positive approach to change and challenge We are looking for someone with a can do attitude to join our team. Ideally you will have:
- Business Administration Diploma Level 2 or equivalent qualification or work experience.
- Experience of working in the public sector / social care would be desirable but not essential.
- Experience of using PCs on a business network running MS Windows and Office along with Email and Internet and specific business applications i.e. finance.
- To be able to work within a team environment demonstrating tact and diplomacy with other members of staff and where necessary to direct and guide.
- Effective communication both written and oral to a range of different personnel.
- Strong time management skills with the ability to take a flexible approach to completing varied tasks in a busy environment.
- The willingness to undertake all relevant training required for this position e.g. Activity Monitoring database - SureStart Go.
- The willingness to work flexibly across all 3 sites in the Antrim and Ballymena localities.
Contact:Emma Goodwin onor email us atquoting reference 11478.
Please note:Interviews are planned to be held on Thursday 10th July 2025.
Good to know
Application Process
Please note we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for thisrole.
There are five sections to complete: Personal Details CV Supporting Statement & Information Equality & Diversity Submission & Declaration.
Talent Pool
We know talent when we see it. But sometimes we find the right person but not for the right job. Wed love to keep your details for when the right job comes up. Let us know if youd rather we didnt.
To be eligible for this position you must complete an Access Ni Enhanced Disclosure
Having a criminal record will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining a position.
A copy of the Access Ni Code of Practice can be foundhere.
Policies on Recruitment of Ex-Offenders & Access Ni Disclosure Handing Policy are also available on demand.
Diversity equality and inclusion
At Action for Children were dedicated to building a diverse inclusive and authentic workplace.
Weactivelyencourageapplications from Black Asian & Minority Ethnic and disabled candidates as they are under-represented within Action for Children. We want to take deliberate and purposeful action to ensure equal opportunity to all groups in society and for Action for Children.
Dont meet every single requirement
If youre excited about this role but your experience doesnt align perfectly with the job description wed love you to apply anyway. You might just be the perfect person for this role or another role within the Action for Children family.
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See below for further information about working with us:
Action for Children Employee Benefits
Action for Children Northern Ireland Booklet
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Part-Time
