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Renfrewshire Council; Linwood (NJ); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Renfrewshire Council is seeking a Clerical Assistant (Term-Time Full Time) to support a school with clerical duties and reception services. The role includes data input into electronic systems, word processing and procurement support, all within a school setting.

Training will be provided on site. Candidates should have office experience, IT skills (databases and Microsoft Office) and strong customer service, organizational and time management abilities.

Qualifications

• Experience in a clerical role within an office environment.
• Knowledge of common IT systems including databases and Microsoft Office.
• Effective customer service, organisational and time management skills.
• Experience with SEEMIS, PECOS and Microsoft Outlook (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Word processing and document production.
• Data input into electronic systems.
• Reception and access control duties.
• Cash handling.
• Procurement and ordering of supplies.
• Handling mail, telephone and email enquiries.
• General clerical support.

Skills

Customer service

Time management

Organizational skills

Education

SVQ2 Business Administration

Tools

SEEMIS

PECOS

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Office

Job description

Clerical Assistant (Term-Time Full Time) (Permanent) - REN15050

As a clerical assistant working in our team, you will be based within a school providing clerical support to the school your team is responsible for.

You will provide a range of clerical duties including: word processing and document production; data input into electronic systems; reception and access control duties; cash handling; supporting the ordering and procurement of supplies; dealing with mail, telephone and email enquiries; and, general clerical support.

You will receive training in your duties and the systems you will use. This will be provided on site by your line manager. You will be expected to work using your own initiative and also as part of a team supporting the Management Team within the school.

It is essential that you have experience of working in a clerical role within an office environment. It is also essential that you have knowledge of common IT systems including databases and Microsoft Office and have effective customer service, organisational and time management skills. It is preferable that you have knowledge of SEEMIS, PECOS and Microsoft Outlook.

An SVQ Level 2 in Business Administration (or equivalent) or Customer Service Professional Award is desirable. Experience of working with different agencies and use of purchasing systems is also desirable.

If successful, you will be required to become a PVG Scheme Member. If you would like further information in relation to the Protection of Vulnerable Groups Scheme, please visit www.disclosurescotland.co.uk.