Architectural Assistant/Architectural Technologist

Job Description

East Ayrshire Council are seeking a skilled Architectural Assistant or Architectural Technologist to join our multi-disciplinary Design Services Unit within the Architecture and Asset Planning Section; supporting or leading the delivery of meaningful public sector projects that directly enhance our local communities. In this role, you will form an integral part of our team, delivering a comprehensive range of architectural and related services for the Council’s major capital and property programmes. Candidates should have a proven track record in the industry, an ability to manage property workloads, and an understanding of technical delivery and asset planning. Your established technical background will be crucial as you help promote, deliver, and integrate the key strategic objectives of both our Facilities and Property Management Services Plan and the overarching Community Plan.

Requirements

East Ayrshire Council is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcomes applications from all members of the community. We encourage applicants from underrepresented groups including Black and Minority Ethnic people, disabled people and LGBT people. We are also keen to decrease occupational segregation and so encourage women to apply for managerial posts and/or roles in which they are underrepresented. East Ayrshire Council is a Disability Confident employer and a Recruit with Conviction Ambassador. To be considered for interview, candidates must demonstrate on the application that they meet all essential criteria of the attached job specification. If you require further information please contact FPMrecruitment@east-ayrshire.gov.uk

Responsibilities

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The Individual

This is a full-time temporary position based at The Opera House, 8 John Finnie Street, Kilmarnock, KA1 1DD

The hours of work are 35 hours per week to be worked as follow:- Monday - Thursday 9.00am - 5.00pm (50 minutes unpaid lunchbreak) and Friday 9.00am - 4.00pm (40 minutes unpaid lunchbreak)

This is a progressive graded post, covering Grade C £27,937 - £29,247, Grade 6 £29,666 - £31,613, Grade 7 £32,469 - £34,762, Grade 8 £35,654 - £38,675 and Grade 9 £39,239 - £43,043. The level of participation and grade will be dependent on the post holder's relevant experience and / or qualifications. Grade progression is subject to an annual measurement of satisfactory performance and qualifications attained.

The workstyle for this post is ‘Mobile’ - 20-49% of your time in an office or other work location. You will work at your administrative base or another agreed office location between 1 to 2.5 days per week and the remainder of the week at home or other work locations as required.