Administrative Officer, Broxburn Academy, 496.67 - WEL09579

West Lothian Council current; Broxburn; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government council seeks a motivated Administrative Officer to join Broxburn Academy's School Support Team. The role involves providing high-quality administrative support in a dynamic office environment. Candidates should possess excellent communication and customer service skills, be highly IT literate, and have experience in administrative roles. A commitment to diverse, equitable practices is essential. The position is fixed-term until August 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience in either Finance, HR, SQA or Team Management.
• Ability to work well in a pressurised environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide diverse, high quality administrative support in a busy environment.

Skills

Experience delivering administrative support

Excellent communications skills

Excellent customer service skills

Highly IT literate

Tools

MS Office suite

Job description

Overview

36 hours per week, 40 weeks per year, fixed term until 09 August 2026

West Lothian Council is committed to a diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all backgrounds, including people with disabilities, those from minority ethnic communities, or from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds.

West Lothian Council is committed to changing how Education Services are delivered, providing support and development opportunities to help you perform effectively and grow in your role. The council has achieved the Investors in People Standard and continually aims to improve service delivery.

Broxburn Academy is a six-year comprehensive school serving Broxburn, Uphall, Uphall Station, Pumpherston and Dechmont. We work closely with cluster primaries to ensure a consistent and holistic approach. The current school roll is 823.

Broxburn Academy is seeking to appoint a highly motivated Administrative Officer to join the School Support Team. This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic, creative and passionate person to work in a busy office environment. You will support the Area Business Support Manager to ensure the school operates efficiently.

The working week will be Monday – Thursday 8.00am – 4.30pm and Friday 8.00am – 1.00pm.

Responsibilities

• Provide diverse, high quality administrative support in a busy environment.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering administrative support in a busy environment.
• Experience in either Finance, HR, SQA or Team Management.
• Excellent communications skills
• Excellent customer service skills
• Ability to work well in a pressurised environment
• Highly IT literate with sound knowledge of MS Office suite

Additional Information

This post is considered Regulated Work with children and/or protected adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scotland Act 2007. From 28 February 2011 preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check prior to a formal offer of employment by West Lothian Council.

For further information please contact Susan Jenkins, Area Business Support Manager. e-mail: [e-mail]