Part-Time Administrative Assistant - Social Policy Support

West Lothian Council; Livingston; On-site; GBP 9,000 - 12,000; Part time

Job summary

West Lothian Council is seeking an administrative support role within the Social Policy Finance and Administrative Support Team. The post is 18 hours per week, fixed term for 12 months from start date, with a base location but may cover Social Policy locations across West Lothian as required.

The role involves a range of administrative tasks, minute taking, file management and providing confidential support to teams, with strong IT, communication and organisational skills essential.

Qualifications

• Confident in the use of IT systems.
• Minute taking skills.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Capable of prioritising tasks to meet competing demands.
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to deal with confidential and sensitive matters.
• Ability to respond appropriately to customer needs.
• Flexible and adaptable.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and general clerical activities to teams across Social Policy.

Skills

IT skills

Minute taking

Communication

Organisation

Prioritisation

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Discretion

Customer service

Job description

West Lothian Council is seeking an administrative support role within the Social Policy Finance and Administrative Support Team. The post is 18 hours per week, fixed term for 12 months from start date, with a base location but may cover Social Policy locations across West Lothian as required.

The role involves a range of administrative tasks, minute taking, file management and providing confidential support to teams, with strong IT, communication and organisational skills essential.