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SalaryTemporary Business Support Clerk Belfast City Centre
Start Date: 7th May 2024
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.
Summary of responsibilities and personal duties
1.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.
2.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.
3.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).
4.To utilise a variety of basic office-related IT software packages and specific council, departmental or service IT systems as required.
5.To assist in the preparation, compilation and distribution of routine statistical, performance and other information.
6.To assist in the provision of a range of routine business-related activities, for example, finance, Human Resources, customer support, IS/IT and general administration.
7.To arrange meetings and take minutes and notes as appropriate.
8.To maintain a high level of customer care and deal with internal and external customers of the service either face-to-face or by telephone and e-mail including the cover of front desk or reception duties as required.
9.To use various office machinery or equipment where appropriate, for example, binders, laminators, fax machines, photocopiers, shredders or other relevant equipment.
10.To know and understand individual and team goals and to prioritise own work to fulfil own area of responsibility to meet agreed standards of performance.
Essential criteria
Special skills and attributes
Applicants must be able to demonstrate that they possess the following special skills and attributes:
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 9.00-5.00pm
Salary: £12.38 per hour plus accrued holiday pay
Closing Date: 3 May 2024 @12.00
If you are interested in this opportunity, please send an up-to-date CV via the link or contact Task Recruitment and one of our consultants will be in touch.
Task Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. We are an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons.
