Clerical Assistant (Central Admin), Western Isles (3899)

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Clerical Assistant (Central Admin), Western Isles (3899)
37 hours per week, permanent post
£28,053 - £28,324 per annum, inclusive of £2,742 per annum Distant Islands Allowance

The post holder will be required to provide a clerical and word-processing service to the Education, Skills & Children’s Services Department. Duties will include inputting and updating data in relation to various departmental ICT systems (e.g. Eclipse, SEEMIS, Sharepoint) and producing reports for service managers as required; handling telephone and personal enquiries from clients, schools, other agencies, or members of the public; arranging photocopying and collation of documents for the department; and assisting officers in keeping their web documents up to date and relevant as required.

You must have a good understanding and working knowledge of Microsoft Word/Excel. The ability to create and maintain spreadsheets is essential along with the ability to work on own initiative, prioritise tasks and meet tight deadlines. You must have accurate word processing skills to type letters, reports, memos and minutes. It is essential that you have experience in a busy office environment.

This post can be based in the Lionacleit Education Centre, Liniclate, Isle of Benbecula or the Council Offices, Stornoway, Isle of Lewis.

The start date of this post will be 3 January 2025.

Salary for the above post is inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance. Appointment to the post will be on the first point of grade.

Please see attached Job Description & Person Specification for further information.

Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment.

Closing Date: Monday 11 November 2024