Job Description

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 be starting immediately and is expected to last until 31-12-25 initially with possible extension. This role will have Hybrid options to WFH after 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 task and that deadlines are met.
• Undertake any other duties inline 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, who meet all of the essential criteria, Brook Street will interview the best candidates from within that group.