EO2 OFFICE OF IDENTIT AND CULTURAL EXPRESSION

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EO2 Corporate Services Assistant

Office of Identity & Cultural Expression

Location: Belfast

Pay Rate: £15.83 per hour (paid weekly)

⏰ Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Start Date: ASAP

Make a Difference in Northern Ireland

We are seeking an enthusiastic and organised Corporate Services Assistant to join the Office of Identity & Cultural Expression. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a high-profile organisation dedicated to promoting cultural and national identity across Northern Ireland.

Working as part of a collaborative and supportive team, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day operation of the office while building valuable relationships across the wider public sector.

This role requires professionalism, discretion, strong organisational skills, and an awareness of working within a politically sensitive environment.

Key Responsibilities

As a Corporate Services Assistant, you will:

✅ Provide high-quality administrative support to the organisation

✅ Organise events, including booking venues, travel and transport arrangements

✅ Maintain records, databases, contact lists and filing systems

✅ Update and manage website content

✅ Support business processes, including:

• Access to Information requests
• Complaints management
• Compiling organisational registers

✅ Assist with the development and implementation of a new file management system

✅ Manage office supplies and coordinate stationery and IT equipment requirements

✅ Support the development of policies, strategies and organisational frameworks

✅ Liaise with external stakeholders and provide support to the wider team

✅ Take meeting minutes and ensure records are approved and distributed appropriately

✅ Manage correspondence and maintain accurate records

Essential Criteria

Applicants must have:

• A minimum of 5 GCSEs (Grade C or above, or equivalent), including:

• English Language
• Mathematics

AND

• At least 2 years' administrative experience in a busy office environment, including experience in at least two of the following areas:

• Maintaining filing systems and records
• Minute or note taking
• Prioritising workloads
• Managing emails
• Handling correspondence and queries
• Using Microsoft Office applications
• Preparing reports

Desirable Criteria

⭐ Experience working within areas related to identity and cultural expression

⭐ Ability to communicate in languages other than English

Skills We're Looking For

We're keen to hear from candidates who can demonstrate:

✔ Excellent written and verbal communication skills

✔ Strong organisational and planning abilities

✔ Excellent attention to detail

✔ Ability to work independently and use initiative

✔ Strong relationship-building and teamwork skills

✔ A proactive, professional and flexible approach

Why Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity to gain experience in a meaningful and high-profile public sector organisation, while contributing to an important area of work that supports cultural identity and expression across Northern Ireland.

Apply Today

If you're looking for a rewarding opportunity with excellent work-life balance and the chance to make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now and take the next step in your career.

Karen Cameron

Blue Arrow Recruitment | Belfast

RecCo Belfast