Clerical Assistant (Term-Time Part Time) (Permanent) - REN15229

Renfrewshire Council; Paisley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Renfrewshire Council is seeking a Clerical Assistant for a term-time, part-time permanent post based in a school, to provide clerical support to the assigned team. Duties include word processing and document production; data input into electronic systems; reception and access control; cash handling; and assisting with ordering and procurement of supplies.

Training will be provided on site. You will work with initiative as part of the school Management Team, and you should have previous clerical

Qualifications

• Experience of working in a clerical role within an office environment.
• Knowledge of common IT systems including databases and Microsoft Office.
• Effective customer service, organisational and time management skills.
• Desirable: SVQ Level 2 in Business Administration (or equivalent) or Customer Service Professional Award.
• Experience of working with different agencies and use of purchasing systems is also desirable.

Responsibilities

• Word processing and document production.
• Data input into electronic systems.
• Reception and access control duties.
• Cash handling.
• Ordering and procurement of supplies.
• Dealing with mail, telephone and email enquiries.
• General clerical support.

Education

SVQ Level 2 in Business Administration

Customer Service Professional Award

Experience in clerical role

Knowledge of IT systems including databases and Microsoft Office

Customer service, organisational and time management skills

Tools

Business World

CAMIS

Seemis

Job description

Clerical Assistant (Term-Time Part Time) (Permanent) - REN15229

As a clerical assistant working in our team, you will be based within a school providing clerical support to the school your team is responsible for.

You will provide a range of clerical duties including: word processing and document production; data input into electronic systems; reception and access control duties; cash handling; supporting the ordering and procurement of supplies; dealing with mail, telephone and email enquiries; and, general clerical support.

You will receive training in your duties and the systems you will use. This will be provided on site by your line manager. You will be expected to work using your own initiative and also as part of a team supporting the Management Team within the school.

It is essential that you have experience of working in a clerical role within an office environment. It is also essential that you have knowledge of common IT systems including databases and Microsoft Office and have effective customer service, organisational and time management skills. It is desirable that you have experience of systems (such as Business World, CAMIS), Children’s Services systems (such as Seemis) and council processes.

An SVQ Level 2 in Business Administration (or equivalent) or Customer Service Professional Award is desirable. Experience of working with different agencies and use of purchasing systems is also desirable.

If you have previously applied for a clerical assistant post within schools in the past 6 months then you need not reapply.

If successful, you will be required to become a PVG Scheme Member. If you would like further information in relation to the Protection of Vulnerable Groups Scheme, please visit www.disclosurescotland.co.uk.