Temporary Business Support Clerk Belfast

Business Support Clerk - Public Sector

Temp Contract - Belfast City Centre

37 Hours per week

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.

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 assist in the provision of a range of routine business related activities, for example, finance, Human Resources, customer support, IS/IT and general administration.
• To arrange meetings and take minutes and notes as appropriate.
• 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.
• To use various office machinery or equipment where appropriate, for example, binders, laminators, fax machines, photocopiers, shredders or other relevant equipment.

Essential criteria

Special skills and attributes

The following special skills and attributes are required for this position. Applicants must make some reference to possessing these skills and attributes on their CV's.

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

Start Date: 21st September 2026

Closing Date: 18 September 2026

Hourly Rate of pay: 37 hours per week 8.30-5.00 pm

Hours of work: £13.47 per hour plus accrued holiday pay

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.