{"id":17779,"date":"2026-02-20T15:55:59","date_gmt":"2026-02-20T15:55:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/icarus-web-design.com\/nisf\/?p=17779"},"modified":"2026-04-09T09:50:41","modified_gmt":"2026-04-09T09:50:41","slug":"administrator-jobstart-scheme","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/icarus-web-design.com\/nisf\/administrator-jobstart-scheme\/","title":{"rendered":"NISF Administrator (Jobstart Scheme)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong style=\"font-size: 23.04px; color: #333333;\">Join the Team Supporting Northern Ireland\u2019s Sporting Community<\/strong><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>The Northern Ireland Sports Forum (NISF) is seeking a motivated, organised, and proactive individual to join our team. This role is essential in supporting over 100 member organisations, including National Governing Bodies of sport and community-based sporting organisations.<\/p>\n<p>You will play a key part in delivering high-quality administrative, creative, and event support services\u2014helping to strengthen governance, communication, and operational delivery across the sports sector. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the implementation of NISF\u2019s <strong>Strategic Plan 2024\u20132029<\/strong> and make a positive impact on sport in Northern Ireland.<\/p>\n<h3>Job description<\/h3>\n<p class=\"para-white-space-break-spaces\">the role is an entry-level opportunity that will provide internal administration support and additional support for National Governing Bodies of sport (NGBs) and other sporting organisations, working centrally with the NISF structure.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Responsibilities<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Act as a first point of contact for member bodies and stakeholders, ensuring a helpful and responsive service.<\/li>\n<li>Manage and process AccessNI checks for member bodies and staff in line with safeguarding requirements.<\/li>\n<li>Handle day-to-day office tasks including filing, data entry, and correspondence. Maintain accurate records and databases.<\/li>\n<li>Attend meetings (in person or virtual) and produce clear, timely minutes.<\/li>\n<li>Provide administrative assistance to member bodies as required. Respond to queries promptly and professionally.<\/li>\n<li>Prepare and format documents for print and digital publication (reports, newsletters, promotional materials). Support the Executive manager to prepare monthly Members Update and Ezine.<\/li>\n<li>Assist with obtaining quotes and supporting procurement processes in line with organisational policies.<\/li>\n<li>Monitor and manage helpdesk enquiries, providing timely and accurate responses.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>Skills and Qualifications<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><strong>Essential Skills<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Strong organisational and time-management skills.<\/li>\n<li>Excellent written and verbal communication.<\/li>\n<li>Proficient in Microsoft Office and digital tools.<\/li>\n<li>Attention to detail and ability to work independently.<\/li>\n<li>Customer-focused with a proactive approach.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Desirable Skills<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Experience using online administrative or communication platforms such as Jotform or MailChimp.<\/li>\n<li>Basic graphic design skills (e.g. Canva) to support document and promotional material preparation.<\/li>\n<li>Social Media and Website skills.<\/li>\n<li>Extensive Excel or equivalent skills.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Working Hours<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>This role is supported by the\u00a0<strong>JobStart Scheme<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Up to\u00a0<strong>25 hours per week<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Flexible or reduced hours may be available (subject to Work Coach approval)<\/li>\n<li>Additional hours may be offered depending on employer needs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Who Can Apply?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>JobStart is open to those aged between 16 \u2013 65 and receiving a working age benefit who are deemed eligible by a Work Coach.<\/p>\n<p>If you are:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>On<strong>\u00a0Universal Credit<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 contact your Work Coach via your Journal<\/li>\n<li>Receiving another working-age benefit \u2013 contact your local Jobs &amp; Benefits Office on<strong>\u00a00800 001 5782<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Interested individuals should contact their Work Coach in their local Jobs &amp; Benefit office via their UC Journal or by calling 0800 001 5782<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How to Apply<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>To apply for this role, please visit:<br \/>\n\ud83d\udc49\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jobapplyni.com\/Vacancy\/VacancyDetail?Id=1758923&amp;Keyword=%201758923&amp;CurrentPage=1&amp;AdvancedSearch=False&amp;DoSearch=True\">www.JobApplyNI.com<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Vacancy ID is:\u00a0<strong>1758923<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"para-white-space-break-spaces\"><strong>Closing Date:<\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a02nd March 2026<\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Join the Team Supporting Northern Ireland\u2019s Sporting Community The Northern Ireland Sports Forum (NISF) is seeking a motivated, organised, and proactive individual to join our team. 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