About this role
<p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><strong>Administrative Assistant </strong></span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><strong>(Temporary, up to 6 months)</strong></span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><strong>Henderson Retail- Retail Operations</strong></span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><strong>30 Hour week </strong></span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><strong>8.45am-2.45pm, Monday-Friday</strong></span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><strong>On-site – Head Office</strong></span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"> </span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><strong>A look into the role</strong></span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">At Henderson Group, we are proud to be Northern Ireland’s leading foodservice provider. Our group encompasses Henderson Wholesale, Henderson Retail, Henderson Foodservice and Henderson Group Property. We employ over 6,000 staff and have been placed 3rd in Ulster Business Top 100 Companies 2025.</span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"> </span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">We're a family-owned team that cares about our people and the community in which we live. Our leaders care about employees and our employees succeed together and celebrate the success of others. We are interested in your aspirations, interests and skills and we strive to support and inspire you to do well.</span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"> </span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><strong>Working alongside our retail operations team, commercial team and loss prevention colleagues, you will:</strong></span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">• Process, maintain & record redeemable coupons for retail stores, returning to designated suppliers in the designated time. </span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">• Deal with queries from retail stores, suppliers, and internal departments regarding the effective and accurate processing/ redemption of coupons.</span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">• Liaise with retail stores to request information and assist in completion of fuel loss queries.</span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">• Complete written correspondence with the DVLA to follow up on fuel loss from retail stores.</span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">• Input data and information onto computer database.</span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">• Maintain and update files on system to ensure up to date and compliant.</span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">• Filing information in adherence to data protection regulations and procedures.</span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">• Administrative duties including answering calls, dealing with queries and taking messages, taking customer payments on SAGE, scanning, photocopying, filing and document management (paper and online systems)</span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"> </span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><strong>Skills for Success</strong></span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"> </span><br><span style="text-decoration:underline;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Joining us as an Administrative Assistant the minimum criteria you’ll need is: </span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">• A good standard of education, including GCSE Maths and English at Grade C or above, or equivalent.</span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">• Strong working knowledge of MS Office, particularly Word and Excel</span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"> </span><br><span style="text-decoration:underline;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">The Attributes you’ll need include:</span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">• Ability to complete work accurately and on time, with excellent organisational skills.</span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.</span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"> </span><br><span style="text-decoration:underline;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">It is Desirable if you have:</span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">• Previous experience working in an office/ administrative role.</span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">• An understanding of GDPR (Data Protection Regulations).</span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">• Experience Working in a confidential environment.</span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"> </span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><strong>Are we right for you?</strong></span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"> </span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">As part of this role, it will be important that you feel aligned with the values that we live and work by.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><strong>Ambition</strong> – We always strive to be better. We seek new challenges and look for ways to do things better.</span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><strong>Customer First </strong>– We provide exceptional service. We put customers at the heart of everything and support our communities.</span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><strong>Teamwork</strong> – We succeed together. We help colleagues to succeed, and we share our knowledge and skills.</span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><strong>Integrity</strong> – We are fair, honest and ethical. We treat everyone with dignity and respect. We are inclusive and champion diversity.</span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"> </span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><strong>The Reward</strong></span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Benefits include market competitive salary, contributory pension scheme, healthcare, life assurance, employee assistance programme, social club, Discount scheme throughout UK/Ireland, staff discount (grocery/fuel) at SPAR/EUROSPAR Henderson Group company-owned stores and many more.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">This is a part-time, temporary position working 30 hours per week for up to 6 months. Working hours are 8.45am to 2.45pm, Monday to Friday.</span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">External candidates will be appointed on a fixed-term contract for this period. Internal candidates may be considered on a secondment basis, subject to the appropriate approvals.</span></p> <p><span style="text-decoration:underline;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Completed applications must be submitted online by midnight on <strong>Tuesday 14th July 2026.</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><em>We have provisionally held 21st July for the interviews for this role.</em></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><strong>We are an equal opportunities employer.</strong></span></p>