Senior Admin Officer


Job description

The NI Housing Executive is one of the largest housing bodies in the UK, known for its flexibility and inclusivity. They offer fantastic career opportunities to help you reach your full potential while making a difference in your community. Are you an experienced administrator looking to work in the Public Sector? This is your chance to join a leading organisation offering a role with purpose and development opportunities.

Responsibilities

  • Provide comprehensive administrative support related to the work of the local office.
  • Provide support to the temporary accommodation team for South Down.
  • Organise and provide administrative support for meetings, including scheduling diaries, circulating papers, booking venues and preparing meeting rooms and equipment.
  • Attend meetings and prepare timely records and minutes of meetings for review by the Area Manager and distribution to attendees.
  • Gather data from systems and reports to assist with responses to Public Affairs Requests, Subject Access Requests, Freedom of Information Requests and complaints.
  • Assist in the preparation, validation and presentation of statistical information for inclusion within written reports for senior management.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

  • Hold a BTEC Higher or equivalent Level 5 qualification plus demonstrate 1 year of relevant general administrative experience
  • OR hold a National or equivalent qualification plus demonstrate 2 years of relevant general administrative experience
  • OR can demonstrate equivalent continuing professional development/experiential learning plus a minimum of 3 years relevant experience.
  • As part of the reference checking and vetting process for this position you will be requested to undertake a Basic Access NI Disclosure. Having a criminal record will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining a position.

Further Information

About the Role: £14.35 per hour Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm 37 hours per week, Holiday Entitlement: 35 days pro-rata Duration: Temporary, ongoing Closing Date for Applications: 12 noon on 3rd August 2026 (Apply now to express interest for current and future vacancies!)

Vacancy ID
1780026
Job ref.
37109
Job Sector
Secretarial and Administration
Area
Co Down
Location
Downpatrick
Salary
£14.35 per hour
No. vacancies
1
Contract Type
Temporary
Weekly hours
37
Published date
31/07/2026
Closing date
30/08/2026
Worktime
Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 5.00pm

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