Job Description

PUBLIC SECTOR JOB

FULL-TIME

SENIOR CLERICAL OFFICER

DUNDONALD

Our client is a highly-respected organisation which is an expert within the Education sector. Their hiring Managers have engaged with Brook Street (UK) Ltd so that we can source a Senior Clerical Officer to work within their Special Education Needs Support team in Dundonald.

As Senior Clerical Officer, you will provide advice and assistance to Education Authority officers, customers, the public and other professionals in respect of agreed aspects of the Special Education Support Department as directed by the Programme Manager.
You will provide efficient administrative support for the daily functional and operational staff.
You will be proficient in MS Packages such as Excel, Outlook, and Word. You will be confident in the daily use of spreadsheets and databases and will conduct typing and word-processing duties.

SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS MUST:
" Hold Five GCSEs at Grade C or above or equivalent (including English Language or equivalent)
" Hold at least 1 year's suitable Clerical and/or Administrative experience with sound knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite

SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS WILL:
" Provide administrative support in relation to all aspects of the work of the programme using the full range of IT equipment including word processing/typing, databases, spreadsheets, email, fax, intranet and internet facilities.
" Support in undertaking comprehensive research and investigations as required.
" Assist in the collation of factual data and statistical information from various sources to support the work of identified officers within the service.
" Prepare letters, minutes, notes, and other clerical support to officers as appropriate and as directed by the programme manager.
" Use initiative, tact and diplomacy in responding to queries, issues and problems which arise within the section in the absence of the programme manager.
" Order and monitor supplies of stationery and office requisitions for all staff within the section along with diary management of stakeholders.
" Be responsible for maintaining efficient recording and filing systems within the service as directed by the programme manager.
" Delegate tasks to the office team in the absence of senior management.
" Professional and effective telephone techniques along with good oral and written communication skills.
" Work as part of a busy team with excellent communication and organisational skills.

YOU WILL BENEFIT FROM:
" Full training and induction
" Work with a leading Public Sector Organisation that promotes diversity and inclusiveness
" Contribute positively to Education Authority NI's values and mission statement
" The opportunity (however not guaranteed) to apply for internal roles
" Competitive rates of pay
" Accrue holiday hours as you work
" Brook Street (UK) Ltd back-office support and mentoring
" Ability to work across school admissions teams in all admissions regions across NI.


The rate of pay is £10.29 per hour, the hours of work are 0900-1700 Monday to Friday.

If you would like to apply for this role, please call Melissa at Brook Street (UK) Ltd on 028 90 881100 or email your CV via the `Apply` link.