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Ref no:
DGA13676
Published:
21/09/2026
Closes:
06/10/2026
Location:
Lochside Store, Irongray Road, Lochside, DG2 0JE
Salary:
£13,093.50 - £13,318.50 per year
Contract Type:
Temporary
Position Type:
Part Time
Hours:
18 hours per week

Job Description

Senior Clerical Assistant (Fixed Term)

Dumfries

Band 3:  £13,093,50 - £13,318.50

Duties will cover a range of general clerical and administrative tasks, whilst providing support to a very busy Social Work team, this includes identifying, retrieving and preparing a wide range of electronic and paper records. The postholder will be expected to be a good team player, adaptable and experienced in working to tight deadlines. This postholder will be aware of, and able to maintain, confidentiality.

 

You must be educated to credit standard grade/SVQ Level 2 or equivalent in a related subject and demonstrate a high degree of accuracy. Good organisational and interpersonal skills, along with moderate office experience and knowledge of computer-based information systems, are essential.

 

This post is fixed term for up to 12 months.

 

This post may be suitable for secondment. Agreement from your line manager must be sought before applying for this post.

 

Please note this is an office-based post.

 

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.

For further information please contact: Lesley Law on 01387 723288.

 

 

 

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