Senior Admin Officer

Job Title: Senior Admin Officer
Location: Downpatrick
Duration: Temporary
Salary: £14.35 per hour
Hours: 37 hours per week
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm

Application Deadline: 5:00pm on Monday 3rd August 2026

Apple Recruitment are recruiting on behalf of our public sector client for a Senior Admin Officer based in Downpatrick.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced administrator to provide comprehensive administrative support within a busy local office, supporting the Temporary Accommodation Team and ensuring the efficient delivery of day-to-day administrative functions.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative support related to the work of the local office.
  Provide administrative support to the Temporary Accommodation Team for South Down.
  Organise meetings, including diary scheduling, circulating papers, booking venues and preparing meeting rooms and equipment.
  Attend meetings and prepare accurate records and minutes for review and distribution.
  Gather data from internal systems and reports to assist with Public Affairs Requests, Subject Access Requests, Freedom of Information Requests and complaints.
  Assist in the preparation, validation and presentation of statistical information for senior management reports.
  Record and communicate incoming post, telephone calls, emails and face-to-face enquiries to the appropriate officers.
  Liaise with internal and external stakeholders, including temporary accommodation providers, housing customers, statutory agencies and internal departments.

Essential Criteria Applicants should have:

• 1-5 years' administrative experience.
  Experience providing administrative support within a busy office environment.
  Experience using Microsoft Office packages, including Word, Excel and Outlook.
  Experience organising meetings, taking minutes and preparing accurate records.
  Experience handling confidential information and responding to enquiries professionally.
  Intermediate IT proficiency.
  Basic Access NI clearance (required prior to commencement).

How to Apply If you wish to apply or would like more information, please email your CV to Caroline at .

Please ensure your CV is accurate and up to date, including your full employment history, qualifications and current contact details.

Apple Recruitment Services is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Apple Recruitment Services is an Equal Opportunities Employer.