Business Support Clerk - Admin & Clerical
β οΈ Reason for Hire: Vacant post
π· Rate:
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PAY: Β£13.47 per hour
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π Job Location: 9-21 Adelaide Street, Belfast, Antrim, BT2 8GD, United Kingdom
π― Main Purpose of Job:
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π To assist the designated line manager in providing a comprehensive, efficient, and effective business support service, incorporating essential Information Technology skills.
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To execute assigned duties and tasks independently or collaboratively to meet defined time and quality standards, while managing priorities effectively.
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π€ To represent the line manager in routine matters within the scope of responsibility.
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β¨ To adhere to and uphold the Councilβs customer care principles, ensuring continued improvement and compliance with the Councilβs service standards.
π οΈ Summary of Responsibilities and Duties:
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π Clerical Support: Provide administrative support, maintaining computerised and manual systems (e.g., filing, photocopying, mail management).
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πΌ Business Support Tasks: Perform various assigned business support tasks, including cash handling, call handling, data input/extraction, and other related duties.
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π Word Processing: Prepare correspondence, reports, and other documents from drafts or audio tapes, including creative layouts like PowerPoint presentations.
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π» IT Utilisation: Use basic office IT software and specific council/department IT systems.
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π Data Management: Assist in preparing, compiling, and distributing routine statistical, performance, and other information.
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π Admin Support: Assist in routine business-related activities (e.g., finance, HR, customer support, IS/IT).
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π₯ Meetings Administration: Arrange meetings and prepare accurate minutes or notes as required.
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π¬ Customer Care: Deliver excellent customer service via face-to-face interactions, telephone, or email, including covering front desk/reception duties when needed.
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π Office Equipment Usage: Operate office equipment such as binders, laminators, fax machines, photocopiers, and shredders.
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π Self-Management: Understand team objectives and prioritise personal work to adhere to performance standards.
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π Training and Development: Identify personal and team training needs and participate in skill enhancement programs.
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π Other Duties: Conduct other relevant occasional duties as assigned by the line manager.
π©βπ» Employee Specification:
β Essential Criteria:
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π±οΈ All applicants will be required to undertake a computer-based assessment called βISV.β This assessment will involve a minimum of 4 skills-based tests, including general aptitude and proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
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βοΈ Only applicants passing these tests to a satisfactory level will proceed to the interview stage. High-scoring applicants may be prioritised for interviews.
Special Skills and Attributes:
Applicants must demonstrate the following essential skills and attributes (to be assessed through the application and/or interview):
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π Written Communication Skills: Ability to draft letters, complete forms, and ensure accuracy when taking meeting minutes.
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π€ Oral Communication Skills: Effectively provide clear information, advice, and guidance to colleagues and customers.
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π€ Teamwork Skills: Demonstrable experience as an effective team member, with the ability to contribute to team objectives.
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π Customer Care Skills: Ability to identify and promptly address customer needs, providing effective and efficient responses.
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π‘ IT Skills: Proficiency in basic computer applications, inputting, retrieving, and printing data.
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Work Planning Skills: Ability to schedule meetings, coordinate diaries, and manage priorities to meet deadlines.
βΉοΈ Additional Information:
- π Temporary cover for a vacant post pending recruitment