H&T 1486 - Administrative Assistant - 1486-396112917

South Lanarkshire; Eastern Ontario; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits for a self-motivated and highly organised individual to join a forward-thinking organisation as an Administrative Assistant. This role involves providing essential administrative support to the Housing Services Team, ensuring tasks are completed accurately and efficiently. Candidates must possess strong organisational skills and excellent communication abilities, both verbal and written, to ensure professional service delivery. The position offers a chance to contribute to a community-focused environment, with benefits such as generous annual leave and enrolment in a local government pension scheme. If you thrive in a dynamic setting and are eager to make a difference, this role is for you.

Benefits

Local Government Pension Scheme

Up to 33 Days Annual Leave

Public Holiday Entitlement

Occupational Sick Pay

Family-Friendly Policies

Employee Discounts

Cycle to Work Scheme

Physiotherapy

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Experience in providing administrative support to teams.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Provide essential administrative support to the Area Housing Manager.
• Liaise with customers and internal departments for effective service delivery.

Skills

Organisational Skills

Communication Skills

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

View the Administrative Assistant job profile here.

Hours: 35 hours per week

Salary: £27,245 - £27,628 per year

Vacancy: Permanent

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a self-motivated and highly organised individual to join our team as an Administrative Assistant, providing essential administrative support to the Area Housing Manager and the broader Housing Services Team. In this role, you will perform a diverse range of administrative tasks, ensuring each is completed accurately, efficiently, and in line with council procedures, all while meeting established timescales and deadlines. Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise a varied workload are essential, as is the flexibility to adapt to changing demands. You will be responsible for liaising with customers, internal departments, and key stakeholders, making excellent communication skills—both verbal and written—vital for successful and professional service delivery. Proficiency in Microsoft applications, including Outlook, Word, and Excel, is required, along with a commitment to maintaining high standards of customer care.

When completing the application process, please ensure you cover the following areas:

• Provide evidence of your experience and achievements in the five specific behaviours framework: 'Efficient, Flexible, Leading, Working with Others, and Performing'.

Please note: We do not accept CVs; any submitted will be disregarded. If you need to submit additional information to support your application, upload it under supporting documents.

Apply online: All correspondence will be via email.

Legislative Information:

This post is excepted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 2003.

Preferred candidates will be required to complete a Level 1 disclosure check prior to a formal offer of employment.

For more information about the disclosure process, visit Disclosures Scotland.

Foreign Police Check:

Candidates should be able to explain any gaps in employment and provide a foreign police check where applicable for periods spent living or working abroad.

Equal Opportunities and Armed Forces Community Covenant:

South Lanarkshire Council is an Equal Opportunities employer and encourages applications from all community members. We guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum competency/behaviour requirements. We are also committed to supporting members of the armed forces, veterans, and their families, as outlined in the Armed Forces Community Covenant. Veterans who meet the minimum requirements will be guaranteed an interview.

Benefits include:

• Enrolment in the award-winning local government pension scheme
• Up to 33 days annual leave
• Public holiday entitlement (up to 10 days)
• Occupational sick pay
• Family-friendly policies including flexible working, leave, and enhanced maternity/paternity leave
• Employee discounts (e.g., cinema discounts)
• Additional support benefits (Cycle to Work Scheme, Physiotherapy, Employee Assistance Program)

Housing Professionalism Commitment:

South Lanarkshire Council has signed the Chartered Institute of Housing Scotland’s Housing Professional Commitment, emphasizing our dedication to developing our housing and homelessness teams' skills and knowledge.

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