Office Support Assistant - Saltersgate

Midlothian Council; Dalkeith; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council organization in Scotland is seeking an Office Support Assistant for a fixed term until June 2026. The position requires competency in literacy and numeracy, and practical experience in an office environment. Candidates must have at least three standard grades level 3 including Mathematics and English. The role offers 20 hours of work per week, Monday to Friday, with a minimum salary of £12,401.29 per annum.

Qualifications

• Evidence of competency in literacy and numeracy skills.
• Practical experience in word processing and PC software.
• Experience in an office environment.

Responsibilities

• Support office operations and assist in clerical tasks.

Skills

Literacy skills

Numeracy skills

Keyboard skills

Clerical skills

Office equipment knowledge

Education

Minimum of three standard grades level 3 passes including Mathematics and English

SVQ 2 or equivalent

Tools

Word processing software

Standard PC software packages

Job description

Evidence of competency in literacy and numeracy skills such as a minimum of three standard grades level 3 passes or above to include Mathematics and English or equivalent. SVQ 2 or equivalent is an acceptable alternative.

Some practical experience or demonstration of competency in the use of word processing and standard PC software packages.

Demonstrable competency in keyboard and clerical skills; SVQ 2 or equivalent is an acceptable alternative.

Experience in a similar office environment, with a working knowledge of modern office equipment would be desirable.

CLOSING DATE - Tuesday 19 August

Job Advert

Position Title: Office Support Assistant

Location: Saltersgate

Contract Status: Fixed Term until 28 June 2026

Hours of Work: 20 hours per week

Working Pattern: Monday to Friday - 8.30am to 12.30pm

Weeks per year: 39

Please note that it is Midlothian Councils policy that successful applicants will be appointed to the first point on the salary scale.

Based on 20 hours over 39 weeks per year, the minimum actual salary for this position is £12,401.29 per annum.

Requirements

This post is considered Regulated Work with Children under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act, 2007. Therefore, it is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with children.
Successful candidates will require PVG Scheme membership for Regulated Work with Children, You will be required to join the Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check prior to commencing employment with Midlothian Council, the cost of which will be met by you. For further information on the PVG Scheme please visit www.disclosurescotland.gov.uk

Please note that Disclosure Scotland has changed the way PVG certificates are issued. You will be notified by email from Disclosure Scotland that your certificate is available to view. Once you have viewed your certificate you will be allowed to share this with your employer and it is only available for 14 days from the first day you have viewed the certificate. If you do not grant access to Midlothian Council to view before access is removed, a further application will need to be generated, and this will incur an additional cost.

Additional Information

If you have difficulty applying for this post or accessing attached documents, or if you have a disability and reasonable adjustment is required, please call 0131 271 3063 to speak to a member of the Recruitment Team stating the post reference number.

Midlothian Council is currently undergoing a period of transformation, changing and improving the way it delivers services in Midlothian. As a consequence, there are a number of existing employees for whom we are committed to seeking suitable alternative employment within the Council in accordance with our legal obligations. Candidates are advised that, for some vacancies, internal candidates in this situation will be interviewed before the wider selection pool and a slightly longer delay may be experienced before application outcomes can be advised to you. Thank you for your patience in this matter.

If you are a trainee of a Midlothian Council Training Programme, have a disability or you are a care experienced young person who has previously been a looked after child you are eligible for a guaranteed interview if you meet the essential criteria for the post.