MA Administrative Assistant (Fixed Term for 23 Months), Inverness (2 Posts)

Highland Council; Inverness; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government council in Inverness is seeking a Modern Apprenticeship Administrative Assistant to support climate change initiatives over a 23-month fixed term. The position involves coordinating projects aimed at achieving net zero goals, requiring flexibility for travel. The council encourages applications from diverse candidates, demonstrating a commitment to equality and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Willing to be flexible about travel for work and training purposes.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate activities and projects supporting climate change obligations.
• Assist in the transition towards net zero following relevant policies.

Job description

Salary: £24,260 - £31,376 per year

Contract Type: Temporary

Position Type: Full Time

Hours: 35 hours per week

Job Description

Post Title: MA Administrative Assistant (2 Posts)

Location: Headquarters, Inverness

Hours: 35 hours per week

Duration: Fixed Term for 23 Months

Grade & Salary: £24,260 - £31,376 p.a.

Salary placing will normally be at the first point of the scale.

Job Purpose: To coordinate activities, projects, and data in support of the Council’s climate change obligations, wider initiatives, and related legislation. A Modern Apprenticeship is a work-based training programme that leads to an industry-approved qualification. This is a 23-month Modern Apprenticeship programme. The candidate will support activities contributing towards the Council and wider region’s transition towards net zero, in accordance with relevant statutory requirements, as well as national and local policies.

Please APPLY ONLINE. If you are unable to apply online and wish to request an offline application pack, please contact HR Transactions at Tel: [phone] (24-hour voicemail) or email: [e-mail] quoting the post reference number above.

Please find the Job Description below.

The Highland Council understands that diversity fosters creativity and innovation. We are committed to equality of opportunity and being fair and inclusive. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, representative of the communities we serve, and particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be under-represented in our workforce.

As a disability confident employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria for the post.

Shortlisted applicants will normally be contacted by email, unless otherwise stated. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.

Requirements

Willing to be flexible about travel for work and training purposes.

This post may be home or office-based depending on current Government guidance. We are reviewing our office accommodation to determine the best use, taking into account staff preferences and requirements. Work location will remain under review.