LR201711 Catering Clerical Officer

NHS National Services Scotland; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a Clerical Officer to join their administration team. The role requires excellent IT and keyboard skills, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team. Applicants should have prior office experience and be proficient in Microsoft Office. This is a permanent position with a workload of 15 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Experience in office/administration in a busy environment.
• Confidential manner with good customer relationship skills.
• Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Work within the Catering Service team.
• Prioritise daily workload based on service demands.
• Maintain computerised data within the procurement process.

Skills

Excellent IT skills

Good communication skills

High level of accuracy and attention to detail

Problem-solving ability

Working as part of a team

Education

RSA II Typing or equivalent

Educated to standard grade level

SVQ II Administration or equivalent

European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL)

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Teams)

Job description

NHS GRAMPIAN

Clerical Officer - Band 2

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Clerical Officer to become part of our dedicated administration team, working centrally within the Catering Service.

Are you looking for a new challenge and enjoy working in a busy office environment?

We are looking for an enthusiastic, reliable and self-motivated person who has excellent IT and keyboard skills. The successful candidate will be a confident team player who is able to work with minimal supervision and possess the ability to prioritise their daily workload meeting the varied service demands. In addition, applicants will have good communication skills and the ability to maintain confidentiality.

Applicants with a good range of experience within Pecos and procurement process are welcomed.

Hours: 15 hours per week, permanent

To apply for this post, applicants must meet the following criteria:

Have the following qualifications/experience/skills:

• RSA II Typing or equivalent keyboard experience.

• Educated to standard grade level (to include English).
• SVQ II Administration or equivalent experience including maintenance of computerised data with preferable experience of SSTS.
• European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL) or equivalent education or experience.

• Previous office/administration experience in a busy office environment

• Proficient in Microsoft office including excel, word, email and Teams
• Experience of Pecos and procurement processes

• Good communication skills , having a pleasant personality with excellent customer relationship skills for daily communication with colleagues and suppliers
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to prioritise workload to enable deadlines to be met
• Ability to problem solve
• Confidential manner
• Being capable of working on own initiative and as part of a team.

In addition to the competencies and qualifications noted above, we are looking for applicants who can demonstrate evidence to support our organisational ‘values and behaviours’ which are;

• Care & Compassion
• Dignity & Respect
• Openness, Honesty & Responsibility
• Quality & Teamwork

Applicants should be able to show enthusiasm for continuous learning and development, a professional attitude and a passion for working within the wider healthcare care team

For informal discussion, please contact:

Jacqui Cumming, Support Services Manager, [e-mail] or

Stacey Buchan, Administration Team Leader [e-mail]

Closing date for the post will be: 14^th August 2025

Interview date: 25^th August 2025

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