Treasury & Banking Assistant - EAL11591

East Lothian Council; Haddington; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Haddington is looking for a Treasury Assistant to help provide efficient treasury and banking services. Candidates must hold an SVQ level 2 or equivalent in financial services, with relevant experience. This temporary role offers a flexible working arrangement including home or hybrid options. The position is set to start on September 22, 2025, with a competitive hourly rate.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Hybrid working options

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Must have relevant experience within a similar environment.
• Educated to SVQ level 2 or equivalent.
• Ability to assist in providing efficient treasury and banking services.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the treasury and banking service provision.
• Safeguard taxpayer assets.
• Support services in managing their resources.

Skills

Financial service experience

Effective resource management

Team collaboration

Education

SVQ level 2 or equivalent in financial services

Job description

Vacancy Information

Hourly rate of pay: £14.65 - £15.75

Temporary maternity cover for 1 year.
Days and Hours of Work:
Monday - Friday, 09:00-17:00
Flexi time is applicable, and starting and finishing times are flexible.
To start 22nd September 2025.

Home / Hybrid Working Consideration
Applications for home or hybrid working will be considered for this post in accordance with East Lothian Council's Home Working and Worksmart Policies which can be found here . Home or Hybrid working options can be discussed with candidates invited for interview.

Please Note:
All home/hybrid workers must live in the UK. Where an application for home-working is supported, it will be subject to a satisfactory trial period. Employees will be expected to attend Council offices for the duration of induction, and be on site in East Lothian workplaces, as required. Employees with a hybrid working arrangement in place will be office based and able to work from home, with permission, on an ad hoc basis.

Job Details

To assist in the provision of an efficient treasury and banking service, in accordance with Council policies and procedures and insurers' requirements, to safeguard taxpayer assets and support services to effectively manage their resources.

Please download the Job Outline/Person Specification (available under 'Job Attachments') for the full range of tasks and duties associated with this job. You will need to refer to these in order to complete the application form. You must ensure you meet every 'essential' criteria stated on the Person Specification to be considered for interview.

The East Lothian Way
The East Lothian Way' - values and behaviours we expect our employees to demonstrate in their everyday work. Should you be invited to interview, you may be asked questions based on these behaviours. Please refer to the document via the link to familiarise yourself with them.

Job Requirements

Relevant Qualifications
The Jobholder must be educated to SVQ level 2 or equivalent level (Highers/NC) in providing financial services or a related subject and relevant experience within a similar environment.

Additional Information

For additional East Lothian Council employment information please click on the following link: www.eastlothian.gov.uk/nonteachinginfo

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