Clerical Officer

Scottish Autism; Lockerbie; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Scottish Autism is seeking a Clerical Officer to join our West of Scotland Team. You will support all key administrative functions across the region, from maintaining records to supporting our finance and personnel processes, helping us deliver high-quality services.

This is a full-time, 6-month temporary contract with an extension possibility. The role is hybrid, with a minimum of three days per week in the area office, and duties include reception cover, recruitment onboarding, and day-to-day

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an administrative role.
• Experience in recruitment support and 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.

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 involved at points.
• Support all stages of recruitment including the onboarding process, induction and safer recruitment checks.
• Hybrid role will work within area office minimum 3 days per week.

Skills

Administrative experience

Recruitment support

MS Office proficiency

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Clerical Officer West of Scotland

Full Time 6 month temporary contract with possible extension

Location: Regional Area Office G45 9US

Salary: £25,878

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

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Embracing difference, leading change

We are looking for a Clerical Officer to join our West of Scotland 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.


• Hybrid role will work within area office minimum 3 days per week.

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

Closing Date: 18th September 2026

Interviews: 23rd September 2026

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

Registered charity number is SC(phone number removed)