Administrator (Children's Activities Programme) (Temporary) (MOR12067)

Job Description

To provide efficient and effective administrative support to the team involved in the delivery of Moray Council’s Children’s Activities Programme, following Scottish Government investment to expand after-school activity and childcare opportunities for primary school children from low-income families.

Responsibilities

Provide administrative support to the team involved in the delivery of Moray Council’s Children’s Activities Programme.

Undertake tasks and processes to support the work of the Children’s Activities Programme Team.

Provide confidential administrative support to the Children’s Activities Programme Team.

Participate in the Council’s employee review and development programme.

The Individual

Significant experience in administrative work including data entry, word processing, composing letters, record keeping and filing.

Experience of working in a busy office environment using relevant technology and equipment e.g. photocopier, email, Intra/Internet.

4 SQA National 5 grades or equivalent at level 3 or above including English and Maths/Arithmetic

Recognised qualification for word processing, e.g. ICDL or equivalent

Recognised qualification for spreadsheets, e.g. ICDL or equivalent

High level of accuracy in work

Ability to prioritise own workload

Ability to use initiative in day to day tasks

Ability to participate as a team member

Effective written and oral communication skills

Ability to deliver a high level of customer care

Effective organisational and time management skills

Self confident and self motivated

Ability to listen and accurately minute details of meetings

Possession of excellent analytical, evaluative and creative skills

Appreciation and acceptance of, and commitment to the importance of confidentiality

Significant experience of operating software applications including Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Ability to demonstrate good literacy and numeracy skills

Ability to identify and suggest improvements

Flexible and adaptable

You may need to travel efficiently and effectively between various work locations within Moray to meet the operational requirements of the Service. Due to the rural nature of Moray, this is normally undertaken by use of a car

Understanding of and ability to demonstrate key inter-personal skills on the telephone, by email and face to face

Willingness to accept direction/delegation

Ability to develop effective working relationships

Ability to work in a shared/open plan office

Flexibility to meet the needs and demands of the service

Ability to work in different offices depending on the needs of the service

Ability to work under pressure whilst meeting deadlines

Capacity to deal with some emotionally difficult and sensitive situations

 

Temporary Post until 31 March 2028

 

Closing Date: 14 August 2026

Starting Salary: £29,519

£15.66 per hour

36.25 hours per week

For further information, contact Kim Slater - 07800 670675