Temporary Business Support Clerk

Business Support Clerk

Temp Contract Oct to January 27

Linenhall Street Belfast

Main purpose of job:

To be responsible to the appropriate line manager for assisting in the provision of a comprehensive, efficient and effective business support service, including the application of basic Information Technology skills.

To perform assigned duties and tasks, either as part of a team or individually as required, in accordance with specified time and quality standards including the prioritisation of own workload when necessary.

To represent the appropriate line manager in routine day to day matters as necessary within the post holder's sphere of responsibility.

To act in accordance with the council's customer care principles ensuring, through commitment to ongoing improvement, that the council's obligations to its customers are achieved.

Summary of responsibilities and personal duties:

To provide a clerical support service within the organisation including the maintenance of both computerised and manual systems, for example, filing and photocopying, and the processing of internal and external mail.

To perform a range of business support tasks in accordance with agreed procedures and processes, for example, cash handling, call handling, data input and extraction, and other relevant duties.

To provide a word processing service from draft documents or audio tapes (if required) including routine correspondence in the form of letters, memos, reports and other documents involving creative layouts (for example, PowerPoint presentations).

To utilise a variety of basic office-related IT software packages and specific council, departmental or service IT systems as required.

To assist in the preparation, compilation and distribution of routine statistical, performance and other information.

To undertake any other relevant duties that may be assigned as required by the line manager and commensurate with the level of the post.

Full Job description available

Essential Criteria:

Must have:

Experience using - Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel skills etc.

Must have experience in a Clerical/Administration role

Special skills and attributes

Applicants must make some reference to possessing these skills and attributes on their CVs

Written communication skills

The ability to complete standard forms, draft letters from basic information provided, take accurate minutes of meetings, etc.

Oral communication skills

The ability to provide information, advice and guidance to other staff, managers and customers in a clear and effective manner, etc.

Team working skills

The ability to be an effective team member, contributing to the achievement of team objectives, etc.

Customer care skills

The ability to understand the specific needs of internal and external customers and to respond in a prompt and effective manner, etc.

Information Technology skills

The ability to input, locate, retrieve and print data from relevant information systems, etc.

Work planning skills

The ability to organise diary dates and meetings and to plan, prioritise and complete scheduled work by the required deadlines, etc.

Other Information:

Location: Belfast City centre

Hours: 37 per week

Rate of pay £13.47 per hour

Target Start date: 26 October 26

Closing Date: 23 October 26

If you would like to apply for this role, please send us your updated CV via the link provided and one of the team will be in touch with you. Or if you would like to discuss this position, please contact Task Recruitment on or to speak to one of our consultants.

The client reserves the right to close vacancies earlier than the specified date, should they receive sufficient applications. If interested, please send your CV as early as possible.

We are an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons.

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