Temporary Clerical Officer Lisburn 28 Week Contract

Temporary Clerical Officer - Civic Centre Lisburn

28 Week Contract

37 hours per week

Closing Date: 15 September 26

Clerical Officers may be based at any Council location and will be responsible for carrying out a full range of clerical, secretarial, administrative and customer service duties. The post holder will assume other delegated duties relevant to the post reasonably assigned by the Administrative Assistant including participation in the interchange of duties / location to cover annual leave / other absences.

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Provision of general word processing, typing, administrative and secretarial services.

2. Administration of computer systems such as databases, spreadsheets, local software packages.

3. Assisting with the provision of an efficient customer service and dealing with written and verbal enquiries from the public as required in accordance with Council Customer Care standards. Record all incoming and outgoing mail.

4. Assisting with the development, implementation and maintenance of office systems and procedures. Maintenance and reconciliation of office stock levels e.g. stationery, sundries.

5. Processing financial items and transactions in accordance with Council procedures.

6. Ensure compliance with Council policies and procedures and operate within the highest standards of management and personal behaviour, which reflect the core values and behaviours of the organisation.

7. Promote equality of opportunity and access in service delivery and in the employment of staff through the mainstreaming of equality within the Council.

8. Ensure the provision of high standards of customer care across all the services provided by the Unit and promote and manage the service effectively and communicate in a way, which enhances and promotes the public image and overall reputation of the Council.

9. Develop and enhance working relationships with relevant partners and stakeholders to maximise corporate and community planning outcomes and to generate innovation in service delivery.

Note: The post holder should be aware that the responsibilities and functional areas of the post may be subject to change as a result of organisational change. The Council therefore reserves the right to change the duties of the post by adding to or amending the range of functional responsibilities. The post holder will be required to be flexible and adaptable to meet the changing needs and requirements of the organisation.

It is essential that applicants have a minimum of:

1.1 - Five GCSE passes at Grade A-C, NVQ Level 2 or equivalent

1.2 - At least two years' experience in an office environment to include word processing

Where applicants do not hold the qualifications as outlined in 1.1, they must demonstrate a minimum of four years' experience, as outlined in 1.2 above.

1.3 - Ideally an understanding of the workings of local government and the wider environment and political context in which it operates.

Other Information:

Start Date: 18 September 2026

Closing Date: 15 September 2026

Hours of Work: 37 hours per week

Rate of Pay: £14.13 per hour plus accrued holiday pay

Location: Lisburn (Civic Centre)

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.