EDUC G1 - 1609 - Clerical Assistant - Council Headquarters, Hamilton

South Lanarkshire; Scotland; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

South Lanarkshire Council seeks a Clerical Assistant to deliver administrative support in the Education Support Services Central Admin Team. The role emphasizes teamwork and contributes to providing a positive office environment, ensuring quality service for managers and staff alike.

Benefits

Award-winning local government pension scheme

Up to 33 days of annual leave

Public holiday entitlement (up to 10 days)

Family-friendly policies

Employee discounts, including discounts at the cinema

Qualifications

• Experience working as part of a team.
• Ability to provide examples of positive outcomes in teamwork.
• Knowledge relevant to the role in the Education Support Services.

Responsibilities

• Deliver administrative support within the Early Learning and Childcare Service.
• Work effectively within the Central Administration Team.

Skills

Teamwork

Administrative Support

Communication

Job description

INTERNAL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY VIA OPPORTUNITY MARKETPLACE

When completing your application, please ensure that you tell us the following:

1. Describe the knowledge and experience you have that will equip you to undertake the post of Clerical Assistant within the Education Support Services Central Admin Team.
2. What is your experience of working as part of a team? Please give an example of a time when you had to work within a team on a task to achieve a positive outcome or goal and why it was important.

Please note we do not accept CVs; any submitted will be disregarded. If you require submitting additional information to support your application, please upload this under supporting documents.

You will work as an effective member of the Central Administration Team within Education Resources, delivering a quality service that supports managers and staff and contributes to a positive office environment.

You will be involved in administrative support related to the Early Learning and Childcare Service under the guidance of Team Leaders and Managers.

Please apply online - All correspondence will be via your email address.

Candidates should be able to detail any gaps in employment and provide a foreign police check where applicable for any periods living or working abroad.

Equal Opportunities and Armed Forces Community Covenant

South Lanarkshire Council is an Equal Opportunities employer and encourages applications from all community members. As a user of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum competency/behavior requirements for the position.

South Lanarkshire Council is committed to supporting members of the armed forces, veterans, and their families, as set out in the Armed Forces Community Covenant. Veterans who meet the minimum requirements for the position are guaranteed an interview.

As an employee of South Lanarkshire Council, you would also receive a range of benefits including:

• Enrolment in an award-winning local government pension scheme
• Up to 33 days of annual leave, calculated into hours upon commencement of the role
• Public holiday entitlement (up to 10 days)
• Family-friendly policies - flexible working and leave, maternity/paternity leave, enhanced leave
• Employee discounts, including discounts at the cinema

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