Clerical Officer (part-time) TLNT1_NI in Belfast

The Science Shop Clerical Officer plays a key role in supporting the delivery of community-engaged learning and research activities across Queen's University Belfast. Working within a small and collaborative team, the postholder will provide a wide range of administrative and clerical support to ensure the smooth operation of Science Shop projects, partnerships and events. The role involves acting as a first point of contact for students, academic staff and community organisations, helping to build and maintain positive relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders.

The postholder will coordinate meetings, support communications, maintain project records and databases, track outputs and evaluations, and assist with the administration of student projects from initial enquiry through to completion. The successful candidate will also support financial administration, including processing purchase orders, invoices and expense claims, assist with event and travel arrangements, maintain website content and help prepare professional reports, presentations and communications.

This varied role offers the opportunity to contribute to projects that address real-world issues identified by community organisations while supporting student learning and civic engagement. It would suit an organised and proactive individual who enjoys working with people and takes pride in delivering a high-quality service. This is a part-time role at 0.6 FTE.

About the person: The successful candidate must have and your application should clearly demonstrate that you meet the following essential criteria:

• A minimum of 5 GCSE's at Grade C or above (or equivalent) to include English Language and Mathematics or NVQ Level 2 Administration.
• A minimum of 12 months relevant work experience in an office environment to include the following: comprehensive IT literacy and up to date knowledge of relevant computer packages and information systems including Microsoft Office 365, Microsoft Teams, Sharepoint; experience of dealing with email and internet in the workplace according to corporate guidelines; producing general correspondence; experience of providing clerical/secretarial assistance in line with organisational procedures; and experience in a role which involved customer service involving ongoing contact with a range of internal and external stakeholders.

This is not an exhaustive list. To be successful at shortlisting stage, please ensure you clearly evidence in your application how you meet the essential and, where applicable, desirable criteria listed in the Candidate Information on our website.

What we offer: Beyond a competitive salary, the University offers an attractive benefits package including a holiday entitlement of up to 8.4 weeks a year, pension schemes and development opportunities. We support staff wellbeing with flexible working options, work-life balance initiatives and support for physical and mental health.

Queen's University is committed to promoting equality of opportunity to all. We subscribe to Equality Charter Marks such as the Diversity Charter Mark NI and Athena Swan and have established staff networks such as iRise (Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic and International Staff Network) and PRISM (LGBTQ+) which help us progress equality.