Business Support Officer (Finance, Procurement and Information)

Belfast Zoo; Belfast; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An organization in Belfast is seeking a Business Support Officer for a fixed-term position until 23 October 2026. The successful candidate will oversee procurement and business support, ensuring the efficient management of services. Collaborating with the Business Coordinator, you will provide guidance on financial matters and contribute to effective service delivery across the department. The role emphasizes equal opportunities and encourages applications from under-represented groups. A commitment to customer-focused service is essential.

Benefits

Guaranteed Interview Scheme for disabled applicants

Equal Opportunities Employer

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement processes and management.
• Able to assist in financial and business administration.
• Capable of collaborating with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations and staff resources.
• Provide advice on financial and performance matters.
• Ensure effective operational delivery in finance and procurement.

Skills

Procurement

Business support

Performance management

Information systems

Job description

Business Support Officer (Finance, Procurement and Information)

City & Neighbourhood Services Department

• Business Support Officer (Finance, Procurement and Information)

About the role

This is a fixed term contract post until 23 October 2026, subject to review.

You will be responsible, across the department, to the Business Coordinator for:

• Procurement;


• General business support; and


• Performance and information.

This includes the day-to-day management and development of assigned staff and resources to ensure that the business needs of the service are met in an efficient and cost-effective manner.

Assist the Business Coordinator in the provision of advice and guidance to departmental officers and managers on financial, information systems, performance, risk management and business administration matters in liaison with Corporate Finance as appropriate.

Work collaboratively to ensure effective customer focused operational delivery of all Finance, Procurement and Information functions but with specific responsibility for one of the areas below based on business need.

As Protestants are currently known to be under-represented in this job group, in Belfast City Council, applications from this group would be particularly welcome.

And as young people (people under the age of 35), people with a disability and people from minority ethnic communities are currently under-represented in Belfast City Council, applications from these groups would be particularly welcome.

As part of our commitment to equality of opportunity we offer a Guaranteed Interview Scheme (GIS) for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post. Further information can be found in the application pack.

Belfast City Council is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

All applications for employment are considered strictly on the basis of merit.

About the department

With over 1,400 staff the City and Neighbourhood Services Department delivers frontline services essential to the daily lives of Belfast residents. This includes:

• Open Space & Street Scene– Managing parks, green spaces, and street cleansing operations.


• Neighbourhood Development & Regeneration– Overseeingcommunity centres, health and wellbeing initiatives, active living, and community safety.


• Regulatory & City Services– Providing environmental health services, dog and pest control, port health, emergency planning, and bereavement services.


• Strategic Waste Management– Leadingwaste collection, recycling, and fleet management.

This department is committed to deliveringcustomer-focused, cost-efficient, and impactful servicesto enhance the quality of life in Belfast.

City & Neighbourhood Services Department