Clerical Assistant (School Transport)

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EDUCATION, LEISURE & HOUSING
Education Resources

Clerical Assistant (School Transport)

14 hours per week - Thursday and Friday, 9am – 5pm
Permanent

£25,918 - £26,119 pro rata / £14.20 - £14.31 per hour (including Distant Islands Allowance)

We are looking for a motivated and effective individual to take up the position of Clerical Assistant (School Transport) within Education, Leisure and Housing.

The successful candidate will support the Team Manager in ensuring the effective and efficient operation of Orkney Islands’ school transport service. The postholder will act as first point of contact for the day-to-day operation of school transport and will be responsible for a range of functions including, but not exclusively, the processing of applications, and allocation of places for school transport, the booking of pupil and teacher air and ferry travel, preparing monthly statements and processing payments for conveyors, and supporting the wider team in responding to severe weather disruptions to transport.

Candidates should have administrative experience, be comfortable working with standard office software, and have experience of establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with colleagues and service users.

You should hold an SVQ2 or equivalent level qualification in an administration related subject. Where the essential qualification is not held, a minimum of 2 years' experience of working in an administrative role is required.

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

For more information regarding this post contact Ingrid Scott, Team Manager (Resources), tel. 01856 873535, ext. 2433 or email ingrid.scott@orkney.gov.uk 

Closing Date: Sunday 9 June 2024

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