Bluestones Staffing
Bluestones Staffing is partnering with Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council to hire an Administrative Assistant on a temporary ongoing basis for the Environmental Health Service Unit. Provisional start date is Monday 7th October 2024.
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am – 5pm
Job Type: Temporary Ongoing via Agency
Rate of Pay: £14.17 per hour
Location: Lagan Valley Island, Civic Headquarters
Job Responsibilities:
- Provide comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to the Environmental Health Service
- Deputise for the Administration Manager in their absence to ensure efficient service delivery
- Handle and reconcile substantial revenue for various Service Unit functions, including online payments, invoicing, and purchase orders
- Maintain and update sensitive records across various databases, ensuring accuracy and security
- Manage administrative functions such as issuing dog licenses, processing monthly Environmental Health reports, and generating correspondence for internal and external bodies
- Provide exceptional customer service by handling enquiries from elected officials, public agencies, and the general public
- Organise and facilitate meetings, including minute-taking and setup
Essential Criteria:
- 5 GCSE passes at grades A-C, NVQ level 2, or equivalent
- A minimum of 3 years’ clerical/administrative experience, including word processing, public interaction, and cash handling in an office environment
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office and experience with database systems
Desirable Criteria:
- A clear understanding of local government operations and related legislation
Benefits:
- Weekly pay whilst with the agency
- Temporary ongoing contract
- 24-hour candidate hub
- On-call support for emergencies
Please apply below or send your CV to blathnaid.mcelduff@bluestones-staffing.co.uk for immediate consideration. This role closes on Wednesday 3rd October @ 12pm.