Business Support Officer

Our client, Outscape is a vibrant not-for-profit organisation dedicated to fostering a more active and healthy society in the outdoors.  They pride themselves on being a great place to work and have a very high staff retention rate.  Currently, they have a team of 31 friendly staff delivering a wide range of outdoor recreation projects.

Since its establishment in 1999, they have been passionate about shaping the outdoors to improve physical and mental health, connect communities and generate economic gain.  Their work is guided by five strategic priorities:

1. Championing the Outdoors
2. Delivering Training and Sharing Best Practice
3. Planning and Developing Quality Experiences
4. Increasing Awareness
5. Widening, Increasing and Sustaining Participation

For more information on projects and potential colleagues, see out-scape.com

The Job:

This is a key role at the heart of Outscape’s operations, you will play a central part in ensuring the team delivers high-impact outdoor recreation projects that improve lives and communities.

You will help deliver a variety of essential business functions with a primary focus on finance alongside involvement in HR, internal communications, IT, and facilities, helping to ensure smooth and efficient operations across the organisation.

This is a dynamic, fast-paced role suited for a highly organised and proactive team player. You will work closely with the Business Support Manager and play an integral part in facilitating the wider Outscape team. Following a strong period of organisational growth, we are expanding our Business Support capacity and are looking for someone who is keen to grow and develop alongside Outscape.

While an interest in the outdoors is a welcome bonus, the key to success in this role is your finance acumen, sharp attention to detail, positive can-do attitude, and solid administrative experience within a professional setting.

The Person:

• 3 years of experience in a professional setting plus 5 GCSEs (including English & Mathematics) Grade C or above
• Have proven experience managing financial administration processes (e.g. invoices, reconciliations, bookkeeping), with confidence using cloud-based accounting systems such as Xero, Quickbooks, Sage, or similar.
• Confidence using Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams)
• Are highly organised, detail-oriented, and confident in managing multiple priorities
• The ability to be flexible and work under pressure in a busy office environment using own initiative as required.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with colleagues, partners, and visitors, while building positive working relationships through strong interpersonal skills and a friendly, approachable manner.
• Are flexible, helpful, and ready to support others across the organisation
• Experience in coordinating and providing administrative support for meetings is desirable
• A full driving licence and access to personal transport for business purposes

Why Join Outscape?

• Be part of a supportive, values-driven organisation with excellent staff retention
• Develop your skills across finance, operations, and wider business functions
• Play a meaningful role in delivering projects that improve health, wellbeing, and communities
• Benefit from flexible and hybrid working in a collaborative team environment

The Package:

• NJC Scale 5 £29,540 – £31,022 (pro-rata depending on hours agreed)
• Based in Belfast office (Barnett Demesne)
• Health Cash Plan: access to health and wellbeing services, money back on health care expenses
• NILGOSC pension – employer contribution currently 9.3% of pensionable salary; your contribution will be 5.8% (rate may fluctuate slightly based on NILGOSC contribution rate bands)
• 25 days annual leave plus 11 public holidays; opportunity to buy/sell leave days
• Flexible / Hybrid working (as set out in Outscape’s policy)

Application

• Applicants should send a CV to office@lucasrec.com ; clearly demonstrating how they meet the essential criteria for the role and must also include, employment history, education and training. If you would like to have a confidential discussion about the role, then please do not hesitate to contact Neal Lucas at Lucas Executive.
• Closing date: Monday 11th May at 12noon
• Interviews: Please note that interviews will take place as soon as possible following the closing date, so please also include any unavailability in the two weeks following the closing date.

This role is offered at 30 hours per week across 4 days, however full time will also be considered. Outscape offer hybrid working, with typically 2–3 days based in the Belfast office. They are open to flexibility for the right candidate.

Outscape is an equal opportunity employer. They are committed to creating an inclusive environment and welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background.