Administrative Officer

Administrative Officer. Salary: £24,554.91 per annum pro rata. Location: Omagh/ Enniskillen, Northern Ireland. Contract/Hours: Fixed Term Contract until 31st March 2029 – 28 hours per week.

Benefits

Over 7 weeks inclusive paid leave and the option to buy or sell leave. 1 well-being day per year. Cycle to work scheme. Excellent training and the opportunity to undertake professional training for some roles. Flexible maternity, paternity and adoption packages. Up to 7% employer pension contribution and life assurance cover.

Blue Light Card eligibility with discounts at 15,000 national retailers. Vulnerable children in the UK need your help Wherever you work in the Action for Children family, you'll be helping to change the lives of the most vulnerable children in the UK. Last year, we helped more than 687,000 children and families across the UK.

From direct work in communities to national campaigning, we are focused on making sure every child has a safe and happy childhood, and the foundations they need to thrive. A bit about the role Action for Children’s Family Support Hubs work to support children aged 0-18 and their families access early intervention support when they need it most.

The Hub is funded by the Western Health and Social Care Trust. The Hub is a multi-agency network of organizations that provide early intervention services in the area. In this role of Administrative Officer, you will provide an effective, efficient and proactive administrative support service to meet the needs of operational teams to achieve their agreed service objectives.

This role will be a varied admin role and you will be working as part of a small team supporting Hub staff in the smooth delivery of this signposting service. You will be based in one of our local offices either in Omagh or Enniskillen (to be agreed) Why Action for Children? Working here is more than a job. Everyone in the Action for Children family is passionate about protecting and supporting children.

It's the sense of purpose that drives us every single day. Because we know that, when we work together, we can make a huge difference to bring lasting improvements to vulnerable children's lives. How you'll help to create brighter futures As an Administrative Officer, you’ll be: Working collaboratively as part of a team or individually to provide a range of administrative and front of house support tasks utilising organisational policies, procedures and digital systems.

Retain current and accurate records of financial transactions, through the input and retrieval of data through information systems. Organising and progressing the full range of activities associated with the management and provision of business meetings, ensuring efficient and effective planning, addressing timelines, notifying participants, venue\location (including use of digital technology), refreshments, agenda preparation, minuting and progress chasing agenda items and follow up actions.

Providing written, verbal and e-correspondence, as directed by management and operational colleagues, ensuring prompt, courteous and appropriate responses. Undertaking desktop research on behalf of colleagues and management. Producing or supporting the production of presentations, written and financial reports for management.

Let's talk about you Ideally you will have: Experience of working independently to plan and manage your own workload to meet organisational deadlines and shared goals, will be essential. Business Administration S/NVQ Level 2 desirable or work-related experience. Confident communicator with the ability to deliver and manage basic written and oral communication effectively.

A high understanding of Microsoft package specifically Word, Excel, and Outlook. Good attention to detail, highly organised and adaptable to accommodate the needs of the service. Closing date: Wednesday 4 th November 2026. Interviews will be conducted week commencing 9th November 2026 in Omagh. Please note we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

To be eligible for this position you must complete an Access NI Basic Disclosure. Having a criminal record will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining a position. A copy of the Access NI Code of Practice can be found here . Policies on Recruitment of Ex-Offenders & Access NI Disclosure Handing Policy are also available on demand.

Our Commitment to Equity, Inclusion and Anti-Racism At Action for Children, we are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and able to thrive. We know that racism and discrimination create barriers, and we are taking active steps to challenge these inequalities in our organisation and in the communities we serve.

We strongly welcome applications from people who are Black, Asian, or from other racialised and ethnically marginalised communities, as well as disabled people, who are currently under-represented in our workforce. We are committed to removing barriers in our recruitment processes and ensuring fair access to opportunities.

We also encourage applications from men, who are under-represented in our Children’s Services roles. We recognise that people hold multiple identities, and we value the richness this brings to our team. Want to know more about Action for Children? Find us on Linkedin , Facebook or YouTube to get to know us better. Job Description See below for further information about working with us: AfC Commitment Statement Action for Children Northern Ireland Booklet