Administrative Assistant, Marine Services and Transportation

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ENTERPRISE AND SUSTAINABLE REGENERATION
Marine Services and Transportation

Administrative Assistant

17.5 hours per week
Permanent
£26,666 – £27,232 pro rata / £14.61 - £14.92 per hour (including Distant Islands Allowance)

We are looking for a motivated and effective individual to take up the position of Administrative Assistant within Marine Services and Transportation.

The successful candidate will support the Team Manager, Operational Support in ensuring the effective and efficient operation of airfields and transportation administration specifically. The post holder must be organised, able to work on their own initiative and prioritise work in order to cope with tight deadlines.

Excellent organisational, administrative and communication skills are essential. Candidates should also have good experience of computerised systems, in particular, Microsoft Office. Knowledge of transport connectivity across Orkney would be desirable.

Applicants must hold a qualification at SCQF level 5/6 (i.e., SVQ2, National 5, Standard Grades, O Grade, Intermediate 2, SVQ3, Higher, National Certificate, Foundation Apprenticeship) in a relevant subject area or, where the essential qualification is not held, have a minimum of 2 years' previous relevant experience.

The post will predominantly be based within the Harbour Authority Building, Scapa but applicants should be able to travel efficiently and effectively between various work locations within Orkney to meet the operational requirements of the Service.
As this is a part-time position, the work pattern will be negotiable.

You should be able to travel efficiently and effectively between various work locations within Orkney to meet the operational requirements of the Service.

This post is subject to Basic Disclosure Scotland clearance.

Prospective applicants can discuss the post by contacting Jessica Low, Team Manager, Operational Support: tel 01856 873636 or email jessica.low@orkney.gov.uk 

Closing Date: Sunday 21 April 2024

Please note that interview expenses are not payable for this post.