H&T 2249 - G2 Administrative Assistant (605014)

South Lanarkshire Council; Scotland; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Scotland is seeking an Administration Assistant to provide support within Property Services. The role involves ensuring effective service delivery, focusing on customer satisfaction, with a proven track record in a property or construction environment essential. Benefits include enrolment in a generous pension scheme, annual leave, and flexible working options.

Benefits

Enrolment in award-winning local government pension scheme

Up to 33 days annual leave

Occupational sick pay

Flexible working policies

Employee Assistance Program

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Proven track record of working within a property/construction environment.
• Demonstrates professionalism and excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to Property Services Management Team.
• Ensure tasks are carried out according to procedures and timescales.
• Focus on customer satisfaction and continuous improvement.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Experience in property/construction environment

Customer satisfaction focus

Efficiency

Flexibility

Collaboration

Performance orientation

Job description

Job Description

Hours: 35 hours per week

Salary: £28,340 - £30,548 per year

Vacancy: Permanent

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South Lanarkshire Council is a progressive, leading-edge employer with an opportunity for a highly motivated individual to undertake the role of Administration Assistant within Property Services.

We deliver an integrated Design, Contract and Project management service based on strong links between our Building Services, Projects Services and Assets & Estates sections. Interacting constructively with a variety of stakeholders and partners is an essential requirement of the post.

The Administration Assistant will provide administrative support to Property Services Consultancy Services Management Team ensuring processes and tasks are carried out in accordance with pre-determined procedures and timescales to ensure effective service delivery.

Overall quality service provision and best value are key aspects of this role; your focus will be on customer satisfaction and continuous improvement on all programmes of work.

It is essential that you have a proven track record of working within a property/construction environment and you will display professionalism and demonstrate excellent communication skills with all levels of staff.

When completing the application process please ensure that you cover the following areas:

• Please provide evidence of your experience and achievements in the five specific behaviours framework: 'Efficient, Flexible, Leading, Working with Others and Performing'.

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

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

Legislative Information

This post is excepted in terms of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 2003.

Foreign Police Check

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 members of the community. As a user of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum competency/behaviour requirements for the position.

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

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

• Enrolment in award winning local government pension scheme
• Up to 33 days annual leave
• Public holiday entitlement (up to 10 days)
• Occupational sick pay
• Family friendly policies - flexible working and leave, maternity/paternity leave enhanced leave.
• Employee Discounts – including discounts at the cinema.
• Range of benefits to support you (Cycle to Work Scheme, Physiotherapy, Employee Assistance Program which offers practical and emotional support)