Clerical Officer

Apple Recruitment are recruiting for a Clerical Officer on behalf of the NI Assembly. This role will be for 6 months with the possibility of extension. Hourly rate based on £29,137.

Job Description:

• Providing high quality customer service to a diverse range of customers, both internal and external.
• Managing own work to ensure the delivery of objectives.
• Providing accurate information in a professional and helpful manner by referring to organisational policies and procedures.
• Providing high quality and timely administrative support where required, for example filing and photocopying, diary management etc.
• Inputting data and maintaining a range of databases, spreadsheets and electronic filing systems to aid the storage and retrieval of electronic documents.
• Recording and distribution of correspondence, emails, incoming mail/post, monitoring and managing electronic mailboxes and dealing with routine correspondence accurately and promptly and forwarding to relevant staff as appropriate.
• Organising and providing support to meetings, events and visits including issuing papers, ordering hospitality, meeting and greeting external visitors and officials, and responding to any housekeeping queries that they may have e.g. the format of the meeting.
• Recording information to support the production of minutes and draft minutes e.g. timings of each agenda item and attendance of witnesses.
• Assisting in gathering and collating information.
• Effectively using Microsoft Office and bespoke internal Assembly software systems and databases to prepare documents.
• Maintaining hard copy and electronic information systems to ensure a clear and organised file of all correspondence, papers, minutes, agendas.
• Checking and processing invoices for payment through electronic payment system.
• Complying with all Assembly Commission's staff policies and procedures including Equal Opportunities and Dignity at Work policies and procedures.
• Carrying out other duties that the Assembly Commission reasonably requires of you.

Essential Criteria:

• Applicants must, by the closing date for applications have: GCE 'A' level grade A -C in 2 separate subjects and 5 GCSEs grade A -C including English Language and Mathematics. Applications will be considered from applicants with formal qualifications of an equivalent or higher standard to those stated; and at least 2 years' experience in an administrative role of:
• a) Using effective oral and written skills to communicate effectively with a diverse range of people at all levels, including team members, members of the public, customers and managers.
• b) Organising workload and giving attention to detail to produce accurate, high quality work to deadlines.
• c) Experience using Microsoft Office to produce documents, manage correspondence, update Excel spreadsheets, and publish pre-approved web content.
• OR 2. At least 4 years' experience in an administrative role of each of the essential criteria described at a) - c) above.

Further Details:

• Hourly Rate based on £29,137 p.a. = £15.14 per hour
• Duration: 6 months with possibility of extension
• Date of informal discussions - 20th May 2026
• You must be available to start immediately
• This business area offers hybrid working based on business need
• Closing date for CV submission to Apple: Friday 15th

If you wish to apply or would like more information, please email your CV in Microsoft Word format to Caroline Parker by Friday 15th. Applicants must ensure their CV is accurate and up to date. The CV should include your full employment history inclusive of dates, all academic achievements and full personal contact details. Please note only applicants that match these criteria can be considered for the role.