Admin Officer – Newtownabbey

Company: VanRath Search & Selection
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Location: Newtownabbey
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Admin Officer – Newtownabbey (CB456781) Newtownabbey, Northern Ireland

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Salary: GBP15.3 – GBP15.31 per hour + Additional Benefits

VANRATH aredelightedto be assisting our major Public Sector client, a large organisationwith the recruitmentofan Admin Officerto join their team based inNewtownabbey.

What’s in it for you?

  • £15.31 per hour
  • Opportunity to support high-profile economic development and regeneration initiatives
  • Varied administrative role with exposure to stakeholder engagement and project delivery
  • Involvement in employability and skills programmes

About your next employer

You’ll be joining a progressive local authority within its Economic Development and Planning function. The team is responsible for delivering a range of initiatives focused on business growth, investment, regeneration, employability and skills development across the borough.

About you

  • Minimum of 2 years’ administrative experience
  • Experience dealing with members of the public and a range of stakeholders
  • Strong data entry, database management and record-keeping skills
  • Excellent organisational and time management abilities
  • Strong customer service and communication skills
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and Outlook
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • High level of discretion and confidentiality
  • 5 GCSEs (including English and Maths) or equivalent, or substantial relevant administration experience

What you’ll do

  • Provide comprehensive administrative support across economic development programmes
  • Maintain databases, dashboards, records and business information systems
  • Process programme documentation, applications and grant-related paperwork
  • Coordinate meetings, workshops, seminars and stakeholder events
  • Manage correspondence, enquiries and customer communications
  • Prepare reports, presentations, agendas and meeting minutes
  • Support employability and skills initiatives, including Labour Market Partnership programmes
  • Assist with financial administration, purchase orders and payment processing
  • Maintain accurate project records and monitoring information
  • Support business engagement activities and promotional events
  • Liaise with project partners, funders, businesses and community stakeholders
  • Ensure compliance with customer service, GDPR and administrative procedures

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Posted: June 20th, 2026