Administrative Assistant


Job description

THE EMPLOYER IS: ARDS AND NORTH DOWN BOROUGH COUNCIL This role involves scanning and logging historical documentation, generating and batching neighbour-notification letters, and scanning or uploading digital information into the paperless planning system (Mastergov). It also includes redacting personal information from digital documents and managing the logging and receipt of online planning applications.

Responsibilities

  • Answering the phone.
  • Data scanning and file disposal.
  • Uploading of historic documentation.
  • Generating and posting letters.
  • The redaction of personal information from digital documents.
  • The logging/receipt of online planning applications.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

  • Able to use a computer for simple tasks (email, typing, basic data entry).
  • Comfortable learning new systems with support.

Desirable Skills

  • Experience using Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook.
  • Previous experience of Adobe Acrobat would also be useful.
  • Basic literacy and spelling competency.

Further Information

The Employer is: ARDS AND NORTH DOWN BOROUGH COUNCIL JobStart Opportunity - Working Hours Information - Standard Hours: up to 25 hours per week. - Flexible/Reduced Hours: May be available upon approval by a Work Coach. - Additional Hours: The employer may offer extra hours depending on availability. This should be discussed directly with the employer before starting employment. The job advert may end before the closing date if requested by the employer.

Application Information

JOBSTART IS OPEN TO WORKING AGE BENEFIT CLAIMANTS WHO ARE DEEMED ELIGIBLE BY A WORK COACH. If you are on Universal Credit, please contact your Work Coach via your Journal. If you are in receipt of any other working age benefit, please contact your local Jobs & Benefits Office on 0800 001 5782.

Vacancy ID
1758516
Job Sector
Secretarial and Administration
Area
Co Down
Location
Newtownards
Salary
£12.71 per hour
No. vacancies
1
Contract Type
Temporary
Weekly hours
25
Published date
06/02/2026
Closing date
19/03/2026
Worktime
To be confirmed

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