Brook Street (UK) Ltd have an exciting opportunity for an Executive Officer for our leading Public Sector client Education Authority NI, Ballymena
EA`s Vision - to Inspire, Support and Challenge all our children and young people to be the best that they can be.
This role will be starting immediately and is expected to last until 31-05-26 initially with possible extension. Many of our temporary-ongoing roles with our client, Education Authority NI, have secured promotions within the organisation, and others have been successful in securing fixed-term and permanent contracts directly with this client.
If you have always wanted to work in a Public Sector Organisation, now is the time to take that leap!
Job Purpose
Executive officer General office administrative duties such as but not limited to:
* Assist in the delivery and management of strategic Procurement / Procurement Management Information Systems / Administration Service Delivery and Supervision of Staff
* To provide administrative support in relation to all aspects of the work of the section using the full range of IT equipment including typing, databases, spreadsheets, email, intranet and internet facilities.
* Checking of Access NI applications alongside Right to Work in the UK documentation
* To provide advice and assistance to Education Authority officers, customers, the public and other professionals in respect of agreed aspects of the service.
* To assist in the collation of factual data and statistical information from various sources to support the work identified
* To prepare letters, minutes, notes and other clerical support to officers as appropriate.
* Customer service (Telephone/directly customer facing)
* As the Executive Officer, you will be required to solve problems, and you will provide a significant level of specialist support and advice.
* You will plan, organise and prioritise work to ensure the timely completion of task and that deadlines are met.
* Undertake any other duties inline with the Grade and as directed by the office Manager.
Hold a minimum of NVQ Level 3, BTEC National or two 'A' levels or equivalent or higher examination qualifications and a minimum of one year's experience in an office environment
OR
A minimum of three years' experience in an office environment
Requirements
* Organise a busy workload to deliver effective results on time
* Flexibility to meet changing needs as required
* Ability to communicate effectively with others as part of a team
* Ability to use own initiative to solve problems and respond to others
* Ability to take a responsive and customer focused approach to work
* Ability to lead and direct a team or provide specialist advice and guidance as and when required.
Benefits
* Full training and induction
* Work with a leading Public Sector Organisation that promotes diversity and inclusiveness
* Contribute positively to Education Authority NI's values and mission statement
* The opportunity (however not guaranteed) to apply for internal roles
* Accrue holiday hours as you work
* Brook Street (UK) Ltd back-office support and mentoring
* Ability to work across school admissions teams in all admissions regions across NI.
The rate of pay is £16.55 per hour, the hours of work are 36hrs Monday to Friday.
If you would like to apply for this role, please email your CV via the `Apply` link.
Brook Street is proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant and as such, we guarantee to interview all candidates who are veterans or spouses/partners of military personnel, and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy.
As a Disability Confident Leader, and holder of the Gold Award status from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, Brook Street, as a supplier to the Public Sector Resourcing Framework (PSR), will offer you a guaranteed interview with a PSR Sourcer.
Should you identify as a candidate with a disability and/or as a veteran or spouse/partner of military personnel and meet all the essential criteria for the role, we encourage you to reach out to us via the Brook Street website.
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