Admin Officer Belfast Virology

Location:

Belfast (BT1) – County Antrim, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

Salary:

13.75

Type:

Permanent

Main Industry:

Search Secretarial, Office & Administration Jobs

Job ID:

133016056

Company:

The Recruitment Co.

Posted On:

23 May 2026

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

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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:

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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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