Clerical Assistant (Temporary) - REQ05078 - 448075

North Lanarkshire Council; Motherwell; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Motherwell seeks a motivated individual for clerical support. Responsibilities include administrative tasks like typing and cash handling. Moderate clerical experience and knowledge of Microsoft packages are required. The position is temporary until June 2026. Benefits include flexible working and generous leave policies.

Benefits

27 days annual leave

6 public holidays

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Moderate experience in a clerical/administrative environment is essential.
• Knowledge of Microsoft packages is desirable.
• Ability to prioritise and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Provide clerical and administrative support to the School.
• Duties include typing, cash handling, filing, and reception tasks.

Skills

Clerical experience

Knowledge of Microsoft packages

Ability to prioritise

Ability to meet deadlines

Ability to work independently

Job description

Important Notice

INTERNAL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY VIA MYSELF

Overview

We are looking for an enthusiastic, hardworking and reliable individual to join the team in ensuring the provision of an efficient & effective clerical support service.

Responsibilities

You will be required to provide clerical and administrative support to the School. This will include typing, cash handling, filing, reprographic work and reception/telephone duties.

Qualifications

Moderate experience of working within a clerical/administrative environment is essential and knowledge of Microsoft packages is desirable. You should have the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines, and the ability to work on your own initiative.

You will require to become a Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme member prior to commencing in this role.

This post is temporary until 26 June 2026.

Benefits

If you’re considering a career with us, you’ll be keen to know what’s in it for you. We offer a great package of benefits including 27 days annual leave and 6 public holidays*, and a wide range of benefits to help you reach your full potential and further your career.

*For all casual/sessional roles, you will receive 12.1% of your hourly rate for every hour worked in total recompense for annual leave, including public holidays. These rates will be indicated separately on your payslip. You will only be paid for the hours that you work.

Flexible Working

North Lanarkshire Council is happy to talk flexible working and operates a Smarter Working Policy.

Equality and Diversity

We are a Disability Confident Leader and offer a guaranteed interview to applicants who consider themselves to be disabled, as long as they meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description.

We have also adopted the Armed Forces Community Covenant to support service personnel, veterans and their families. We offer a guaranteed interview for service leavers, spouses, reservists and veterans, as long as they meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description.

North Lanarkshire Council is committed to #KeepingThePromise. This means that if you have ever been in care, you are entitled to a guaranteed interview for this post, as long as you meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description.

Application Process

To request alternative application packs (Large Print, Braille, Audio) please phone [phone].

The following link contains our Easy Read documents which will help explain the process and what happens during the selection process: Easy Read - My NL.

Application Note

***PLEASE NOTE WE DO NOT ACCEPT CVS IN PLACE OF THE APPLICATION FORM. TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS VACANCY YOU MUST ENSURE AN APPLICATION FORM IS SUBMITTED. ANY CV SUBMISSIONS WILL BE DISREGARDED.***