Business Development Administrative Officer

📍 Location: Mossley Mill, Newtownabbey
💷 Pay Rate: £15.31 per hour (Scale 5 SCP 14)
🕒 Hours: Full-Time, 37 hours per week
📅 Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm
📄 Duration: Temporary contract for 3 months initially, with the possibility of extension subject to review
🚀 Start Date: ASAP
⏰ Application Deadline: Monday 8th June 2026 at 5:00pm

About the Role

We are currently recruiting for a Business Development Administrative Officer on behalf of a large public sector organisation.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced administrator to join a busy Economic Development team, providing high-quality administrative and business support across a range of economic development, employability, skills, regeneration and business support programmes.

The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the delivery of projects and initiatives that contribute to local economic growth, business engagement and employment opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative support to the Economic Development and Planning Department.
• Validate and verify project information submitted by delivery partners.
• Maintain accurate records, databases, performance dashboards and business directories.
• Coordinate meetings, workshops, seminars and stakeholder engagement events.
• Prepare, format and issue correspondence, reports, presentations and project documentation.
• Support the administration of grant funding programmes and associated payments.
• Record and distribute meeting agendas, minutes and action logs.
• Manage departmental inboxes, telephone enquiries and customer queries.
• Support the delivery of employability and skills programmes, including Labour Market Partnership initiatives.
• Assist with the organisation and administration of business events, job fairs, consultations and promotional activities.
• Maintain filing systems and ensure compliance with GDPR and organisational procedures.
• Process purchase orders, invoices and financial documentation in accordance with audit requirements.

Essential Criteria

Applicants must demonstrate:

• 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) at Grade A-C, including English Language and Mathematics.

OR

• A minimum of 4 years’ administrative experience in lieu of the qualification requirement.

In addition, applicants must have:

• At least 2 years’ administrative experience, including:
  • Dealing with members of the public and responding to enquiries from a variety of stakeholders.
  • Data input, record management and information retrieval.
• Excellent organisational and customer service skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a small specialist team.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• High levels of discretion and confidentiality.
• Competence in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel and Outlook.
• A full current driving licence or access to suitable transport to fulfil the requirements of the role.

What’s on Offer?

• £15.31 per hour.
• Full-time hours, Monday to Friday.
• Free on-site car parking.
• 23 days annual leave plus 12 public holidays (pro rata where applicable).
• Valuable public sector experience.
• Opportunity to support projects that positively impact local businesses and communities.
• Weekly pay.
• Supportive team environment with varied and rewarding work.

If you wish to apply or would like to find out more, please email your CV to Caroline at Apple Recruitment as soon as possible and no later than 5:00pm on Monday 8th June 2026.

Please note that only applicants who meet the essential criteria will be considered. Apple Recruitment Services is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate’s job title and role may be subject to change in line with the client’s requirements.