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Admin Officer -Virology

Job Details

Published
Location
Belfast, County Antrim
Role Type
Full-time
Salary
Up to £13.75 per hour
Job Ref: JL/AONew_1777282832

Job Title: Administrative Officer (AO)

Location: AFBI Stormont - Veterinary Sciences Division, Virology Branch, Animal Services Unit
Hours: Full Time, 37 hours per week (Monday-Friday, 9.00am-5.00pm)
Contract:Temporary ongoing
Rate of Pay: £13.75 per hour
Start Date: ASAP

About the Role

The Agri‑Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI) is seeking an Administrative Officer (AO) to support the Animal Services Unit within the Virology Branch at the Stormont site. This is a full‑time agency position providing essential administrative and clerical support to the team.
The successful candidate will be responsible for processing orders and invoices, maintaining accurate records, and inputting information to online databases. The role also requires flexibility to undertake additional duties as required by management within the remit of the post.

Main Duties

  • Processing purchase orders and invoices accurately and in a timely manner
  • Inputting and maintaining data on online databases and internal systems
  • Supporting day‑to‑day administrative functions within the Virology Branch
  • Handling correspondence and documentation
  • Carrying out any other reasonable administrative duties as directed by management

Essential Criteria

Applicants must be able to demonstrate the following:
  • Education: At least two GCSEs (or equivalent), including Mathematics and English
  • Communication Skills: A good standard of verbal and written communication, with the ability to communicate clearly and professionally with colleagues
  • Experience: Previous experience in an administrative support role, including an element of internal or external customer support
  • IT Skills: Experience using Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Outlook, Excel and Teams

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