Senior Clerical Assistant - REQ04045

North Lanarkshire Council; Motherwell; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Clerical Assistant to provide essential administrative support in a vibrant educational setting. This role involves managing routine tasks, coordinating work, and supervising a dedicated team. Ideal candidates will possess strong organizational and communication skills, along with relevant clerical experience. The position offers a full-time contract with a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including generous annual leave and professional development opportunities. Join a forward-thinking organization committed to enhancing community welfare and supporting diverse applicants.

Benefits

27 days annual leave

6 public holidays

Access to health and wellbeing support

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong organizational and communication skills are essential.
• Relevant clerical experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior clerical and administrative support.
• Manage routine administrative tasks and supervise a small team.

Skills

IT Packages

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Initiative

Education

SVQ Level 1 or equivalent

Job description

Location: Keir Hardie Memorial Nursery Class Brannock Road Newarthill, ML1 5DU

Salary: £24,984 - £26,223 per year

Contract Type: Temporary

Position Type: Full Time

Hours: 35 hours per week

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*Internal applicants must apply via MySelf*

Senior Clerical Assistant

Role Overview: Located within one of our establishments, you will provide senior clerical and administrative support. Your main duties include managing routine administrative tasks, coordinating and delegating work, and supervising a small team of administrative staff.

Requirements: Good knowledge of IT packages, relevant clerical experience, strong organizational and communication skills, ability to meet deadlines, work effectively in a team, and use your initiative. An SVQ Level 1 or equivalent is desirable, as is supervisory experience.

You will need to become a Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme member before starting in this role.

Working Pattern:

Monday to Thursday 8.30am - 4.30pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

Benefits:

North Lanarkshire Council offers a comprehensive benefits package, including 27 days annual leave, 6 public holidays, and access to health, wellbeing, financial, and family support. We also provide learning and development opportunities through our Learning Academy, LearnNL.

*Casual/sessional roles receive 12.1% of your hourly rate for each hour worked as compensation for annual leave and public holidays. These rates are indicated separately on your payslip, and payment is only made for hours worked.*

Equal Opportunities and Support:

We are a Disability Confident Leader, offering guaranteed interviews for disabled applicants meeting essential criteria. We support service personnel, veterans, and their families with guaranteed interviews if they meet the criteria. We also support care-experienced individuals through our #KeepingThePromise initiative, offering guaranteed interviews to those who meet the criteria.

Additional Information:

The Plan for North Lanarkshire aims to make it the place to live, learn, work, invest, and visit. We believe in fair work principles that promote voice, fulfillment, opportunity, respect, and security, which can boost creativity and productivity.

For alternative application formats (Large Print, Braille, Audio), please call 01698 403151. Easy Read documents explaining the application process are available at Easy Read – My NL.

Important: We do not accept CVs in place of the application form. To be considered, you must submit an application form. CV submissions will be disregarded.

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