Senior Business Support Assistant - Arthurlie Family Centre

East Renfrewshire Council; Barrhead; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading council in Scotland is seeking a full-time School Office Manager to oversee administrative operations and provide vital support to the head teacher. The role involves managing financial procedures and compliance with regulations related to children. Ideal candidates will have prior clerical and administrative experience and demonstrate a commitment to safeguarding and promoting children's welfare.

Qualifications

• Experience in clerical and administrative roles is essential.
• Previous experience with DSM and financial procedures required.

Responsibilities

• Manage the school office and provide support to the head teacher.
• Oversee operational aspects of DSM and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Assist with recruitment and selection procedures.

Skills

Clerical experience

Administrative support

Financial procedures

Job description

Salary: £26,552 - £27,957 per year

Contract Type: Permanent

Position Type: Full Time

Hours: 35 hours per week

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You will manage the school office and provide personal administrative support to the head teacher, including liaison with other departmental service providers. Oversee the operational aspects of DSM for the school and comply with appropriate standing orders and financial regulations. Assist with and provide administrative support in respect of recruitment and selection procedures.

It is essential that you have previous clerical and/or administrative experience, including experience of DSM and financial procedures.

This post is considered Regulated Work with Children, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. It is an offence therefore to apply if you are barred from working with children. In addition to this, if you have lived or worked in any country outside the UK in the past 10 years, there may be a requirement for an overseas police check.

East Renfrewshire Council has launched a new 15 year Community Planning Partnership vision called ‘A Place to Grow’. Please follow this link https://eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk/placetogrow to watch a video and read our full plan which sets out our shared hopes and aspirations between now and 2040 so that East Renfrewshire is a place where everyone can flourish, thrive and grow.

Please note – all applicants will be asked to provide proof of their right to work in the UK, and any offer of employment will be conditional upon verifying documentary evidence before employment commences. Further information can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/prove-right-to-work

Please note East Renfrewshire Council does not provide Visa sponsorship.

As an employer, we are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health of all our employees.

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