Business Support Assistant

VANRATH are delighted to be assisting our major Public Sector client, a large organisation with the recruitment of a Business Support Assistant to join their team based in Antrim.

• £15.31 per hour
• Initial 3 month contract
• Opportunity to work across Waste Management, Fleet and Sustainability functions
• Varied role combining customer service, finance and operational support

You’ll be joining a large local authority within its Waste and Sustainability function. The department delivers essential frontline services including household collections, recycling operations and environmental initiatives.

• Minimum of 5 GCSEs (A-C) including English and Maths (or equivalent) OR 4 years' relevant administrative experience
• At least 2 years' administrative or clerical experience, including minute taking
• Experience in a customer service role with direct contact (phone and face-to-face)
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Competent in Microsoft Office and Windows systems
• High attention to detail with strong financial accuracy
• Ability to work independently and handle multiple tasks
• Full driving licence (or access to suitable transport)
• Flexibility to work outside normal hours when required

• Act as the first point of contact for waste-related enquiries and complaints
• Handle calls, emails, live chat and social media queries
• Process payments, invoices and daily financial reconciliations
• Maintain and update multiple internal databases and reporting systems
• Support fleet, recycling centre and operational reporting processes
• Liaise with contractors to ensure smooth service delivery
• Provide administrative support to managers and senior leadership
• Assist with statutory data reporting and Freedom of Information requests

For further information on this opportunity, or any other position in Belfast or wider Northern Ireland, please apply via the link or contact Conor Birch in the strictest confidence.