Job Title: Clerical Officer
Service: Community Centres - Halton Borough Council
Salary: £12.85 per hour
Contract: Fixed-term, 6 months
Start Date: 1 April 2026
Main Purpose of the Role
To provide efficient clerical and reception support to the Community Centres and customers, ensuring a high standard of customer care at all times.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
* Maintain manual and computerised filing systems to ensure information is accurate, up to date and easily retrievable.
* Respond to telephone enquiries and take messages for officers as appropriate.
* Order, receive and issue stationery, equipment and services, maintaining accurate records.
* Ensure parcel deliveries are receipted by the appropriate department.
* Undertake typing, word processing and data entry as required, including for frontline services.
* Assist with the arrangement and servicing of meetings.
* Receive cash and issue receipts for activities provided.
* Provide general clerical support including photocopying, room bookings and post distribution.
* Provide general information and advice about council services to customers, either face to face or by telephone.
* Greet visitors in a polite and courteous manner, ensuring they sign the visitors' book and are directed appropriately.
* Carry out any other duties commensurate with the grade of the post.
What We're Looking For
* Good communication and customer service skills.
* Strong organisational and administrative abilities.
* Confidence using basic IT systems and office equipment.
* A friendly, professional approach when dealing with the public and colleagues.
This is an excellent opportunity to gain experience within a local authority and contribute to the delivery of valued community services.
Connect2Halton is a trading style of Halton & Kent Commercial Services LLP- A joint venture between Halton Borough Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Halton is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.
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