Clerical Officer (NI Housing Executive)


Job description

Join the team at the Northern Ireland Housing Executive in Downpatrick as a Clerical Officer and provide essential administrative support to help ensure the smooth and efficient delivery of services. This is a great opportunity to build experience within a busy public sector environment while supporting day-to-day operations and delivering a high standard of customer service.

Responsibilities

  • Provide timely administrative and co-ordination support and other ad hoc duties as required. Input data, maintain records and set up databases.
  • Using telephony system to answer calls and making outbound calls to gather information. Applying discretion and judgement to resolve issues and make decisions in relation to daily tasks.
  • Working effectively within a team environment, collaborating with colleagues and communicating with both internal and external stakeholders.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

  • 5 GCSEs to include Maths and English or equivalent, 1 year’s relevant experience in a similar role, delivering customer service.
  • IT skills including Microsoft packages, communication skills, and organisational skills, Ability to work on own initiative.
  • As part of the reference checking and vetting process for this position you will be requested to undertake a Basic AccessNI Disclosure. Having a criminal record will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining a position.

Vacancy ID
1794221
Job ref.
37451
Job Sector
Secretarial and Administration
Area
Co Down
Location
Downpatrick
Salary
£13.05 per hour.
No. vacancies
1
Contract Type
Temporary
Weekly hours
37
Published date
02/11/2026
Closing date
02/12/2026
Worktime
Monday to Friday, times to be confirmed.

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