Job title: Administrative Assistant
Job type: Temporary
Emp type: Full-time
Industry: Public Sector and Government
Pay interval: Hourly
Pay rate: GBP £15.81
Job published: 02/06/2026
Job ID: 35942

Job Description

🌟 Administrative Assistant – Building Control

πŸ“ Location: Civic Centre, Lagan Valley Island, Lisburn, BT27 4RL
πŸ’· Pay: Β£15.31 per hour PAYE
⏰ Hours: 37 hours per week
πŸ‘₯ Number of roles: 1

Prime Recruitment Services are currently recruiting for an Administrative Assistant to support the Building Control team within Environmental Services.

This is a temporary full-time role based at the Civic Centre in Lisburn, providing essential administrative and clerical support to ensure the smooth running of the Building Control service.

🎯 The Role

As Administrative Assistant, you will support the Building Control team with a range of administrative duties, including handling enquiries, maintaining records, processing documents, updating systems and supporting officers with day-to-day service delivery.

This role would suit someone who is organised, confident using IT systems and able to work accurately in a busy office environment.

πŸ”§ Key Responsibilities

Your duties may include:

  • πŸ“ž Handling telephone, email and face-to-face enquiries in a professional manner
  • πŸ“ Providing general administrative and clerical support to the Building Control team
  • πŸ’» Updating databases, spreadsheets and internal systems accurately
  • πŸ“‚ Maintaining records, files and documentation
  • πŸ“¬ Processing incoming and outgoing correspondence
  • πŸ“… Arranging appointments, meetings and inspections where required
  • 🏒 Supporting Building Control officers with day-to-day administration
  • πŸ“Š Preparing reports, letters, documents and other information as needed
  • 🀝 Liaising with internal departments, external contacts and members of the public
  • βœ… Ensuring all work is completed accurately and within required timescales
  • πŸ”’ Handling confidential information appropriately

βœ… Requirements

The ideal candidate will have:

  • 🏒 Previous administrative or clerical experience
  • πŸ’» Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office
  • πŸ“ž Strong communication and customer service skills
  • πŸ“‚ Good organisational skills and attention to detail
  • ⏰ Ability to manage workload and meet deadlines
  • 🀝 A professional and helpful approach when dealing with the public
  • πŸ“ Ability to follow procedures and maintain accurate records
  • ⭐ A positive attitude and ability to work as part of a team

ℹ️ Additional Information

This is a temporary post for 25 weeks, working 37 hours per week.

Prime Recruitment Services is an equal opportunities employer and Northern Ireland’s first recruitment agency accredited by the Living Wage Foundation.

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