Business Support Clerk - Temporary Contract
Belfast - Duncrue Industrial Estate
Closing Datee: Friday 30 January 2026
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.
Employee specification
Essential criteria :
Knowledge and Experience of: Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel skills etc.
5 GCSE's including English and Maths at Grade C or above or equivalent
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:
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.
Other Information:
Location: Duncrue Industrial Estate Belfast
Hours of work: 37 hours per week - Monday to Thursday 08.30 am - 5.00 pm Friday 08.30 am to 4.30 pm
Rate of pay £13.47 per hour plus accrued holiday pay
Target Start Date: 2nd February 2026
Closing date for CV's: 30 January at 12.00 noon.
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.
We are an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons.