Clerical Officer – Communications & Administration (Temporary - Immediate Start)
Location: Dublin 24 - Full-time Onsite
Contract: 4–6 Months
A leading government body is seeking an experienced
Clerical Officer
to join its
Directorate of Communications, Strategy, and Governance
on an immediate start basis.
This role offers an excellent opportunity to
combine strong administrative expertise with communications support
across areas such as HR, Corporate Services, Research & Policy, and Governance.
The successful candidate will pro
vide essential administrative support, assist with communications activities
, and work closely with the Director on a variety of strategic and operational projects.
What's on Offer:
* Salary: €17.05/hour - 35 hour week
* Immediate start with a
4–6 month contract
.
* Opportunity to contribute to the work of a respected government body.
* Exposure to a wide range of responsibilities across communications, HR, governance, and policy.
* Supportive, collaborative team environment.
Key Responsibilities:
* Provide comprehensive
administrative support
across multiple functions.
* Organise and manage meetings
, including booking rooms, preparing materials, and taking minutes when required.
* Draft correspondence
and
prepare professional presentations
in PowerPoint.
* Manage internal and external communications
(phone, email, letters) with professionalism and discretion.
* Support business planning, reporting, governance, and process improvement initiatives.
* Build and maintain effective relationships with colleagues and external stakeholders.
* Ensure compliance
with organisational policies and procedures at all times.
* Undertake
additional duties
as required.
Essential Requirements:
* Minimum of
2 years' experience
in a busy, high-pressure administrative role, ideally within a statutory or regulated environment.
* Leaving Certificate (or equivalent qualification)
is required.
* Strong proficiency in
Microsoft Office
, particularly
PowerPoint and Excel
.
* Confident communicator
, comfortable making calls and engaging with stakeholders at all levels.
* Highly
organised
with excellent
attention to detail
and the ability to
manage competing priorities
.
* Proactive, solution-focused, and capable of working independently.
* Demonstrated discretion and ability to handle confidential information.
* Positive "can-do" attitude with the ability to remain calm under pressure.
Applications close on Thursday, October 2nd at 12pm.
Please note: candidates should only apply if they are available for an immediate start.