Administrative Assistant – Children & Families Team (Hybrid)

Orkney Islands Council; Kirkwall; Presencial; GBP 30.000 - 31.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Orkney Islands Council in Kirkwall is seeking an Administrative Assistant to support the Children and Families team. The role covers broad administration and will work closely with the Senior Administrative Officer to ensure effective business support.

You will handle phone and reception, manage correspondence and case records, keep diaries, arrange travel, take minutes, and process financial tasks such as raising purchase orders. Strong IT skills and ability to work under pressure are essential.

Responsabilidades

• Provide administrative support within the Children and Families team and across the Council as required.
• Telephone answering and reception; management of correspondence and case records.
• Maintain team diaries and appointments; make travel arrangements; minute taking for meetings.
• Use financial systems including raising purchase orders.
• Work under pressure to meet strict deadlines with discretion and confidentiality.
• Liaise with the public, service users, families, external agencies and professionals.

Descripción del empleo

Orkney Islands Council in Kirkwall is seeking an Administrative Assistant to support the Children and Families team. The role covers broad administration and will work closely with the Senior Administrative Officer to ensure effective business support.

You will handle phone and reception, manage correspondence and case records, keep diaries, arrange travel, take minutes, and process financial tasks such as raising purchase orders. Strong IT skills and ability to work under pressure are essential.