Job Opportunity - Administrative Officer

13 September 2024

The Ulster-Scots Agency is looking for a highly motivated and innovative individual to run the front of house.

The overall role of the receptionist is to assist in the promotion of greater awareness and use of Ullans and the Ulster-Scots cultural issues, both within Northern Ireland and throughout the island. The role will also help to administer the Financial Assistance Scheme in a manner which meets the needs of the community while adhering to all corporate governance compliances. 

Specifically, the administrator will act as the initial point of contact for visitors and clients whether that be in person, over the phone or via email. This role involves coordinating and scheduling a boardroom calendar and facilitating appropriate set ups and catering, processing incoming and outgoing mail and provide admin support to team members as and when required.

To be eligible to apply you must:

• have 3 GCSEs including Maths & English (Grade C or above) or equivalent; and
• two years recent experience in organising and delivery administrative service in a busy office; and
• two years’ experience in a customer facing / customer services environment.

For further information on eligibility and how to apply, please click here. 

Please note: This is a two-year, fixed-term contract with possible extension.  Due to the nature of the role it is primarily office-based.

Additional Information 

At the Ulster-Scots Agency our people are at the heart of everything we do.  As a staff member you will become part of a vibrant organisational culture, which will provide you with the opportunity to achieve your full potential and enhance your career through a continuous focus on learning and development.

We offer an excellent employment package that includes: 

• Great terms & conditions
• Pension schemes
• Family-friendly initiatives
• Career development opportunities
• Support for health & mental wellbeing
• Generous holiday entitlement of 25 days annual leave (rising to 30 days upon completion of 5 years’ service), plus 12 public holidays.