Administrative Officer (3 posts) - REQ04190

North Lanarkshire Council; Motherwell; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

North Lanarkshire Council is seeking an Administrative Officer to provide comprehensive administrative support within the Democratic and Resources Team. The role involves managing democratic processes and supervising a small team. Ideal candidates will possess strong IT, organizational, and communication skills. This is a full-time, permanent position based in Motherwell, offering a supportive work environment and various benefits.

Benefits

27 days annual leave

6 public holidays

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Moderate clerical experience required.
• Supervisory experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Administer the Council's democratic processes.
• Support Elected Members and supervise a clerical team.

Skills

IT skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Education

SVQ Level 2 or equivalent

Job description

Location: Civic Centre, Windmillhill Street, ML1 1AB

Salary: £29,180 - £31,737 per year

Contract Type: Permanent

Position Type: Full Time

Hours: 35 hours per week

Applications for this job cannot be made online. Please refer to the advert for further information.

INTERNAL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY VIA MYSELF

This vacancy is internal and open to applications from employees of North Lanarkshire Council and Associated Employers* only. The "Apply now" button is not activated for this role. Please log into your MySelf account for further instructions on how to apply as an internal candidate. *Fusion Assets, NLP LLP

Administrative Officer

We have a shared ambition for inclusive growth and prosperity for all, where North Lanarkshire is the place to Live, Learn, Work, Invest and Visit.

As part of Legal and Democratic Services, you will provide comprehensive administrative support within the Democratic and Resources Team. Your main duties include administering the Council's democratic processes, including elections and support to Elected Members. You will also supervise a small clerical team.

You must have good IT skills, moderate clerical experience, strong organizational skills, and effective communication abilities. Meeting deadlines, working as part of a team, and using your initiative are essential. An SVQ Level 2 or equivalent is desirable, as is supervisory experience.

You will join a dynamic, flexible team based at the Civic Centre offices in Motherwell.

Working here at North Lanarkshire Council

If you’re considering a career with us, you’ll benefit from a great package, including 27 days annual leave, 6 public holidays*, and various other benefits. Find out more at work well NL. We also offer extensive learning and development opportunities through our learning academy, LearnNL.

*For casual/sessional roles, you will receive 12.1% of your hourly rate for each hour worked as compensation for annual leave and public holidays. These rates will be shown on your payslip. Payment is only for hours worked.

We are a Disability Confident Leader and offer guaranteed interviews to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. We support service personnel, veterans, and their families through the Armed Forces Community Covenant, offering guaranteed interviews for eligible candidates.

North Lanarkshire Council is committed to #KeepingThePromise, providing guaranteed interviews for care-experienced individuals who meet the essential criteria.

The Plan for North Lanarkshire aims to make it a place to live, learn, work, invest, and visit. We recognize work’s importance to wellbeing and are committed to Fair Work principles, promoting effective voice, fulfillment, opportunity, respect, and security.

Alternative application packs are available in formats like Large Print, Braille, and Audio. To request one, call 01698 403151.

Our Easy Read documents explaining the application and selection process are available at Easy Read – My NL.

***PLEASE NOTE WE DO NOT ACCEPT CVs IN PLACE OF THE APPLICATION FORM. TO BE CONSIDERED, YOU MUST SUBMIT A COMPLETED APPLICATION FORM. CV SUBMISSIONS WILL BE DISREGARDED.***