Modern Apprentice Clerical Assistant - DGA13477

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Dumfries; On-site; GBP 9,000 - 11,000; Part time

Job summary

Dumfries and Galloway Council is offering four Modern Apprenticeship posts for a Clerical Assistant in various locations across the region. You will work 30 hours per week, 38 weeks per year, for up to 12 months and progress toward the SCQF Level 5 in Business Administration.

You will gain hands-on office experience in front‑facing roles, develop Microsoft Office skills, and learn confidentiality and customer service while being mentored by experienced colleagues. PVG checks apply.

Qualifications

• Train under a Modern Apprenticeship to achieve SCQF Level 5 in Business Administration.
• Gain experience in a busy office environment and front-facing customer service.
• Develop confidence in working with the public and essential admin skills.
• Adhere to confidentiality requirements and PVG scheme checks.

Responsibilities

• Work 30 hours per week, 38 weeks per year, for up to 12 months.
• Learn and develop basic administrative and customer service tasks.
• Support team duties and contribute to a positive, well-organised office environment.

Skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Willingness to learn

Ability to work to deadlines

Education

SCQF Level 5 in Business Administration

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Modern Apprentice Clerical Assistant - DGA13477

Modern Apprentice Clerical Assistant (4) (Fixed Term)

Locations:

1 – School based in West of region

1 – School based in East of region

1 – School based in Dumfries area

1 – Support Services team in Dumfries

We are looking to appoint four motivated and organised individuals to join us on a Modern Apprenticeship programme. Postholders will work 30 hours per week, 38 weeks per year and for a period of up to 12 months.

As part of the Modern Apprenticeship, you will work towards achieving your SCQF Level 5 in Business Administration, while gaining valuable experience in a busy office environment. You will also develop confidence in working with the public in a front‑facing role and build essential administrative and customer service skills.

You should have some experience using Microsoft Office applications and demonstrate a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail. You will be able to work to tight deadlines, show enthusiasm to succeed and have a willingness to learn while being coached and mentored by experienced colleagues.

Successful candidates will have excellent interpersonal skills and an understanding of the importance of maintaining confidentiality at all times.

This post is considered Regulated Work with Vulnerable Children under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. From 28 February 2011, preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check prior to a formal offer of employment being made by Dumfries and Galloway Council.

Applicants who have been resident outside the UK within the last five years will, if offered a position, be required to provide a completed police record check from the relevant authority in the country or countries in which they were resident, in addition to a Disclosure Scotland check.

With an exciting benefits package, working for Dumfries and Galloway Council supports you to invest in your own health and wellbeing. Employees have access to our bespoke Vivup platform with over 800 discounts on everyday essentials from top UK retailers, restaurants, utility providers and more. Employees also get access to membership of

The Local Government Pension Scheme (Scotland) exclusive discounts from local businesses, a Cycle-to-Work scheme, financial support from My Money Matters, and guidance from our trained Wellbeing Champions

Here at Dumfries and Galloway Council, we are committed to equality, diversity and equal opportunity. Our values — including treating everyone with dignity, fairness and respect — drive us to tackle inequality. We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences, and particularly encourage applications from groups currently underrepresented in our organisation.

For further information please contact:

Rose-ann Jarvis, Strategic Planning & Business Development Manager