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Ref no:
DGA12940
Published:
05/02/2026
Closes:
22/02/2026
Location:
Militia House, English Street, Dumfries, DG1 2HR
Salary:
£21,087.50 - £21,447.50 per year
Contract Type:
Permanent
Position Type:
Part Time
Hours:
30 hours per week

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Senior Clerical Assistant (18/50)

Dumfries

£21,087.50 - £21,447.50

 

 

You will be required to work 30 hours per week, 52.14 weeks per year.

 

Based in Militia House, Dumfries, we are looking to recruit a Senior Clerical Assistant which will be part of the integrated Business Services Team that provides a full range of clerical and administrative support.

 

We are looking to recruit a self-motivated and proactive individual to be part of the Regulatory & Statutory Services Hub.

 

This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a dynamic and progressive team in a fast paced challenging but rewarding environment.

 

Duties include input, update, and interrogation of data utilising various database systems, general clerical and reception duties associated with an office and customer service environment. You will be required to deal with simple financial transactions.

 

You will be educated to Higher Grade or hold SVQ Level 2 in related subject.

 

You must have experience working with members of the public, with a core skill of communicating with clients/customers. You will possess good organisational and communication skills and have previous experience within a busy team environment.

 

A good knowledge of Microsoft packages is essential, with good knowledge of Dumfries & Galloway’s financial/HR/Performance Monitoring and Health & Safety practices being desirable.

 

 

 

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With an exciting benefits package, working for Dumfries and Galloway Council supports you to invest in your own health and wellbeing. Employees have access to our bespoke Vivup platform with over 800 discounts on everyday essentials from top UK retailers, restaurants, utility providers and more. Employees also get access to membership of The Local Government Pension Scheme (Scotland) exclusive discounts from local businesses, a Cycle-to-Work scheme, financial support from My Money Matters, and guidance from our trained Wellbeing Champions.

Here at Dumfries and Galloway Council we are committed to equality, diversity and equal opportunity with our values, which include treating everyone with dignity, fairness and respect, driving us to tackle inequality. We are looking for people that can bring different perspectives and experiences and especially welcome applications from those who are underrepresented in our organisation.

 

 

Sheree Brown, Team Leader Administrative Services, Sheree.Brown@dumgal.gov.uk or Kathryn Millar, Administrative Officer, Kathryn.Millar@dumgal.gov.uk

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