Cluster Business Assistant - ABS49030

Aberdeenshire Council; Ellon; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Aberdeenshire Council is seeking a capable administrator to provide confidential business and administrative support across the schools within their Cluster, handling tasks with initiative and sensitivity. The post emphasizes quality service delivery and continuous improvement for the benefit of the Service and the organisation.

Interview date is 18/11/2026, and pre-employment checks including PVG and overseas checks may apply.

Qualifications

• PVG Scheme required for working with children and/or vulnerable adults
• Overseas Criminal Record Checks may be required for time spent outside the UK
• Minimum of one reference from current or most recent employer

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive and confidential administration across schools within the cluster
• Proactively undertake a wide range of tasks with initiative and handle confidential matters

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.

Expected interview date: 18/11/2026

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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.