Administration Assistant/Receptionist - Gremista - SIC08470

Shetland Islands Council; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority is seeking an Administration Assistant/Receptionist in Lerwick. This full-time role involves providing financial, administrative, and clerical support within various service areas of the Infrastructure Services Directorate. The successful candidate will possess strong organizational skills and demonstrate an ability to work flexibly within a team. The position offers a competitive salary and encourages applications from those needing flexible working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work in a flexible team environment.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial, administrative, and clerical support.
• Work across various service areas as needed.
• Assist in delivering key services of the Directorate.

Job description

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The Administration Assistant/ Receptionist works as part of the Infrastructure Services Directorate Administration team which provides financial, administrative and clerical support to Roads, Estate Operations and Environmental Services. The Administration Assistant / Receptionist will be deployed to best meet the needs of the Directorate and may be required to work in any service area as required.

More detail is provided in the Job Profile, Person Specification and Conditions of Service Summary attached to the bottom of this advert.

Please follow the link(s) below for further information -

www.shetland.gov.uk

Additional Information

• The grade of this post is G
• Salary shown in the advert is inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance of £2,859 per annum (pro rata)
• Permanent Full Time post for 37.0 Hours per Week, 52.18 weeks per year
• A relocation package does not apply to this post
• We will pay interview expenses from within Shetland
• We are happy to talk flexible working

During the application process you are required to give the names of two persons not related to you, who we can contact to provide a reference to support your application.

This post is based at Gremista, Lerwick, Shetland

For further details relating to this post, please contact: Louise Mellor, Senior Administration Assistant, Tel - 01595 744114, Email - [e-mail]

If you have a disability which prevents you from applying online, please call 01595 744032.

Information about Shetland

Shetland is an archipelago in the north of the British Isles where you'll find freedom, wildlife and wild beauty, but also a rich culture and dynamic, forward-looking society. The Islands have a thriving and diverse economy full of opportunities and offer residents the ideal work/life balance. Shetland combines stunning coastal landscapes and wide open spaces with friendly, bustling island communities. Factor in Shetland's impressive modern amenities, highly regarded schools and the Islands offer a work life balance rarely found elsewhere.

Find out more about:

Living and working in Shetland: here

The Shetland Islands Council: here