Professional Support Assistant ( Newtownbreda)
JOB_53778044774464Job type
TemporaryLocation
BelfastWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
AdministratorsIndustry
Government & Public ServicesPay
£12.75 per hour
Professional Support Assistant, Admin, £12.75 per hour, immediate start
Your new company
The Northern Ireland Medical & Dental Training Agency (NIMDTA) is an Arm’s Length Body sponsored by the Department of Health. NIMDTA delivers postgraduate medical and dental education across Northern Ireland and provides specialist advice, trainee support, recruitment services, wellbeing programmes and equality and diversity functions. You will be joining the Professional Support & Wellbeing team, a key department responsible for supporting trainees, trainers and internal staff.
Your new role
As a Professional Support Assistant (Band 3), you will support the delivery of a wide range of HR and professional support activities. Your responsibilities will include coordinating pre‑employment checks such as AccessNI, right‑to‑work and occupational health assessments, maintaining accurate information systems, and acting as the first point of contact for departmental queries. You will assist with recruitment and selection processes, support HR tasks including flexi‑time management, and coordinate workshops, training sessions and wellbeing events. The role also involves providing administrative support across meetings, procurement, travel arrangements and general departmental administration.
What you'll need to succeed
To be shortlisted, you will need:
- Five GCSEs including English and Maths (A*–C) or an equivalent qualification or a higher qualification or 18 months’ relevant administrative experience.
- At least one year’s experience using Microsoft Office or similar systems.
- A full current UK driving licence and access to a car (unless exempt due to disability).
- Strong communication skills – written, verbal and electronic.
- Excellent IT skills, the ability to prioritise your workload, work independently or as part of a team, and build effective working relationships.
What you'll get in return
Band 3 salary - £12.75 per hour
37.5‑hour working week
Access to a range of flexible working arrangements
The chance to contribute to essential services supporting medical and dental training across Northern Ireland
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
Professional Support Assistant ( Newtownbreda)JOB_537780447744642026-02-252026-05-27
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