Clerical Officer

Job Title: Clerical Officer (3-Month Contract)

Location: Southwest Cork

Rate of Pay: €16.87 per hour

Working Hours: Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Contract Duration: 3 Months

We are seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Clerical Officer to provide administrative and clerical support within a busy public sector environment. This role is central to ensuring the smooth coordination of both front and back office operations, with a strong focus on service user support, documentation management, and data entry during the implementation of a new systems update.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide administrative support across front and back office functions, ensuring efficient daily operations.
• Handle registration processes and maintain accurate service user records.
• Manage and update sensitive medical documentation in compliance with data protection standards.
• Assist with the migration and entry of data as part of a system upgrade project.
• Assist with the administrative processing and coordination of invoice documentation, with an emphasis on clerical support rather than finance or accounts duties.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date filing systems and databases.
• Perform general office duties including photocopying, scanning, mail handling, and scheduling.
• Respond to enquiries and provide administrative support to staff and management as needed.

Key Requirements:

• Previous administrative or clerical experience in a public sector or service-focused environment is preferred
• Strong organisational and multitasking abilities.
• Excellent attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Comfortable working with confidential and sensitive information.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other standard office software.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.