Cluster Business Assistant - ABS48985

Aberdeenshire Council; Ellon; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Aberdeenshire Council invites applications for a confidential administrative and business support role across the schools within the cluster. The post involves handling a wide range of tasks with initiative while safeguarding sensitive information and contributing to service quality improvements.

There is an expectation to participate in pre-employment checks including PVG and overseas criminal record screening if applicable.

Job description

To provide comprehensive and confidential business and administrative support across the schools within their Cluster. This involves proactively undertaking a wide range of tasks using own initiative as required and involves dealing with confidential and sensitive matters.

There is a responsibility for the post holder to demonstrate a commitment to quality service delivery through continuous improvement for the benefit of the Service and the organisation.

Interviews expected to be held: 12/11/2026.

Informal enquiries to: Evi Campbell - 01467 534676

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Requirements

This post is regulated work with Children and/or Protected Adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The preferred candidate will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check. Where an individual has spent a continuous period of 3 months or more out with the UK in the last 5 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. You will be required to provide this check. A confirmed offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of both these pre-employment checks being deemed satisfactory.

This post has a minimum requirement of one reference which must be your current or most recent employer.