We are currently recruiting for a Temporary to support Newry, Mourne and Down District Council. Please see full details below: Job Title: Business Support Officer – Admin & Clerical Employment Type: Temporary Duration: 26 weeks Start Date: 19 January 2026 Hours: 36 hours per week Department: Corporate Services Reason for Hire: Limited Term Project IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Cost Code: 2095 Location: Based in Council offices in Newry or Downpatrick, working across the Newry, Mourne and Down District Council area. Pay Rates: PAYE: £14.52 per hour Limited/Umbrella: £19.20 per hour Role Summary: The post holder will provide comprehensive and flexible administrative and business support across Council departments, delivering a high-quality, customer-focused service in line with Council policies, service standards, and Corporate and Business Plans. Key Duties Include: Providing administrative and secretarial support to Council Officers and acting as a point of contact for services or departments Delivering confidential business support across departments Processing applications, correspondence, financial transactions, and system records in line with procedures Providing excellent customer service, including reception duties and managing customer queries through to resolution Organising meetings, preparing agendas, taking minutes, and managing follow-up actions Maintaining document, data, and quality management systems Supporting projects, events, staff inductions, and service improvements Ensuring compliance with health & safety, data protection, equality, and Council policies Candidate Requirements: Right to work in the UK CV and Compliance Summary Form required at submission Basic Access NI check required