Temporary Business Support Clerk Belfast

Business Support Clerk - Immediate Start

Temp Contract – Belfast City

37 Hours per week

Candidate must have experience taking minutes of high volume at pace to support a multi-disciplinary Human Resources function.

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:

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 CVs and they may also be tested on them at interview:

• 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 Linenhall Street

Start Date: 1st September 2026

Closing Date: 28 August 2026

Hourly Rate of pay: £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 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.