Overview

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 start immediately and is expected to last until 31-12-25 initially with possible extension. This role will have Hybrid options to WFH after the initial training period in the office.

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:

• 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 tasks and that deadlines are met.
• Undertake any other duties in line with the Grade and as directed by the Office Manager.

Essential Criteria

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

Essential Skills

• 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.

You will benefit from

• 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.
• No weekend work (Shift pattern Mon-Fri 9am-5pm)

The rate of pay is £16.01 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. Here you will find a link to register your interest and state the role that you are interested in. We are committed to engaging with you.

In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates/military spouses/partners, Brook Street will interview the best candidates from within that group.