Senior Clerical Assistant - DGA12182

Dumfries and Galloway Council; Scotland; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Dumfries and Galloway Council as a Senior Clerical Assistant and be part of a dynamic team within the Business Services Team. Your role will include data management, customer interaction, and clerical tasks in a supportive environment. With a competitive salary and exciting benefits, this is a rewarding opportunity to contribute to a progressive organization committed to equality and diversity.

Benefits

Access to Vivup platform with over 800 discounts

Membership of The Local Government Pension Scheme

Cycle-to-Work scheme

Financial support from My Money Matters

Guidance from trained Wellbeing Champions

Qualifications

• Experience working with the public and communicating effectively.
• Good organisational and communication skills.
• Previous experience in a busy team environment.

Responsibilities

• Input, update, and manage data using database systems.
• Be the first point of contact for the public and employees.
• Perform general clerical duties and handle simple financial transactions.

Skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Customer service

Education

Higher Grade or SVQ Level 2

Tools

Microsoft packages

Job description

Advert

Senior Clerical Assistant (15/142)

Dumfries

£24,327 - £24,738

Based Cargen Tower, Dumfries, post will be part of the integrated Business Services Team which provides a full range of clerical and administrative support.

We are looking to recruit a self-motivated and proactive individual to be part of the Core Services Admin Hub.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a dynamic and progressive team in a fast paced challenging but rewarding environment.

Duties include input, update and interrogation of data utilising various database systems.

You will be the first point of contact for members of the public, employees and managers.

General clerical duties associated with an office environment.

You will be required to deal with simple financial transactions.

You will be educated to Higher Grade or hold SVQ Level 2 in related subject.

You must have experience working with members of the public, with a core skill of communicating with clients/customers.

You will possess good organisational and communication skills and have previous experience within a busy team environment.

A good knowledge of Microsoft packages is essential, with good knowledge of Dumfries & Galloway's financial/HR/Performance Monitoring and Health & Safety practices being desirable.

Hours of work: Monday - Friday 7.12hrs

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 with our values, which include treating everyone with dignity, fairness and respect, driving us to tackle inequality. We are looking for people that can bring different perspectives and experiences and especially welcome applications from those who are underrepresented in our organisation

For further information please contact: Leeanne Hall (62406)

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