Clerical Officer

Job description

Job Title: Clerical Officer
Location: Navan
Contract Type: Full-time / 35 hours per week Rate of Pay: €17.03 per hour

Overview:
The Clerical Officer will provide high-quality administrative support, ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of day-to-day activities. The role requires strong organisational skills, excellent attention to detail, and confidence in using Microsoft Office applications.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide general administrative and clerical support to the team, including filing, photocopying, scanning, and document management.
• Process correspondence, emails, and internal communications in a timely and accurate manner.
• Prepare, format, and update documents, reports, and spreadsheets using Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Maintain accurate records and databases, ensuring all information is kept up-to-date and compliant with data protection guidelines.
• Assist with scheduling meetings, preparing agendas, and taking minutes when required.
• Support the coordination and delivery of internal processes, projects, and departmental tasks.
• Manage queries from staff, students, and external stakeholders in a professional and helpful manner.
• Perform other administrative duties as required to support the efficient running of the department.

Requirements:

• Strong attention to detail with a high level of accuracy in all work.
• Proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Professional, proactive, and flexible approach to work.

Desirable:

• Previous experience in a clerical or administrative role, ideally within an education or public sector environment.
• Experience managing confidential or sensitive information.