Senior Clerical Assistant - (Temp/Full Time) - REF:HSCP/80090 - INV05969

Inverclyde Council; Port Glasgow; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

An established local government body is seeking a Senior Clerical Assistant to support administrative functions. This role offers a competitive salary and a range of employee benefits, including flexible working opportunities and health support. The successful candidate will contribute to a diverse and inclusive workforce while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. With a commitment to career development, this position provides a unique opportunity to grow within a supportive environment. If you are passionate about public service and looking for a rewarding career, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible working opportunities

Attractive pension schemes

Buy and Bank Annual Leave Scheme

Career development

Health and wellbeing support

Job description

Job Description

Senior Clerical Assistant REF: ECOD/80090

Salary: Grade 3 £26,005 - £26,584

Location: Princes Street House, 19 - 29 Princes Street, Port Glasgow

Hours: 37 Hours Per Week

Duration: Temp Until 31.03.2026

Inverclyde Council offers a wide range of benefits to employees including flexible working opportunities, attractive pension schemes, a Buy and Bank Annual Leave Scheme, career development, and health and wellbeing support.

Employee Benefits

More information is available in our Employee Benefits Booklet on our website: Employee Benefits - Inverclyde Council.

Important Applicant Information:

• Please read the Essential Applicant Information details before submitting your application.
• Check your emails regularly after applying, as all communication, including interview invites and offers, will be sent via email from MYJOBSCOTLAND and Inverclyde Council. Ensure these are not filtered into your spam/junk folder.
• Inverclyde Council is an accredited Living Wage Employer. For more details, see the 'Essential Applicant Information' link above.
• We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcome applications from all community members.
• Interviews will be based on the Council's competency model, details of which can be found at Council Induction.

Vetting by Disclosure Scotland

If working in regulated roles (children and/or protected adults), a satisfactory PVG check is required. Some posts may require a Standard or Basic Disclosure, others a Criminal Convictions Form. All checks are through Disclosure Scotland, and successful candidates will pay the associated costs.

Regulatory Bodies

If your role requires registration with bodies like HCPC or SSSC, you must maintain registration and pay related fees. SSSC fees are waived for local authority staff as part of the pay deal.

Further Assistance

Alternative application formats (Large Print, Braille, Audio) are available. Contact HR Recruitment at 01475 712740 or [e-mail] for assistance.

Armed Forces Personnel/Reservists

Applications are welcomed from former armed forces personnel and reservists. Skills gained in military service may transfer well into local government roles.

Disability Confident

We guarantee an interview for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria.

Flexible Working

We support flexible working arrangements, including Part-Time, Job Share, Compressed Hours, Homeworking, Hybrid, and Flexible Retirement. Details are in our Flexible Working Policy linked on our Employee Benefits webpage.