Clerical Officer

Scottish Autism; Dundee; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Scottish Autism is seeking a Clerical Officer to join the Tayside and Communities Team in a part-time role based at the Regional Area Office. The post supports regional administrative functions, including records management, finance and personnel processes, contributing to reliable, high-quality services.

You will work in a small, friendly team, providing reception cover and essential admin support, and aiding recruitment onboarding and safer recruitment checks across Community Advice Services.

Qualifications

• Previous administrative experience.
• Experience in recruitment support and onboarding for new colleagues.
• Strong communication and attention to detail.
• Good knowledge of MS Office and adaptability.

Responsibilities

• Provide efficient and effective reception cover.
• Provide essential administrative support to the team.
• Maintain records and assist with financial and personnel systems.
• Use your excellent organisational skills to support day-to-day operations.
• Work closely as a key support for Administrator, Senior Autism Practitioner and Services Manager roles; lone working at times.
• Support all stages of recruitment including onboarding, induction and safer recruitment checks for Scottish Autism's Community Advice Services.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Proactive and flexible

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Clerical Officer - Tayside and Communities

Part Time Position Available - 30 hours per week

Location: Regional Area Office DD1 1PW

Salary: £25,878 Pro Rata

Please note that we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for these roles

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Embracing difference, leading change

We are looking for a Clerical Officer to join our Tayside and Communities Team!

You will support all key administrative functions across the region. From maintaining records to supporting our finance and personnel processes, your work will help us deliver high-quality services. You will be part of a small and friendly team that plays a vital role in keeping our services running smoothly.

What You'll Do:

• Provide efficient and effective reception cover
• Provide essential administrative support to the team
• Maintain records and assist with financial and personnel systems
• Use your excellent organisational skills to support day-to-day operations
• Work closely as a key support for Administrator, Senior Autism Practitioner and Services Manager roles. Lone working involved at points.
• Support all stages of recruitment including the onboarding process, induction and safer recruitment checks. To support the wider functions of Scottish Autism's Community Advice Services, these services include the Advice Line, Fife One Stop Shop and Dundee Connections

What We're Looking For:

• Previous experience in an administrative role
• Previous experience in recruitment support, onboarding processing for new colleagues
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail
• Good knowledge of MS Office and the ability to adapt to change
• A proactive and flexible approach to work
• Previous financial administrative experience would be desirable

Additional Information:

We value diversity and welcome applications from those with lived experience of autism.

Closing Date: 14th August 2026

Interviews: 24th August 2026

Registered charity number is SC(phone number removed)