Business Assistant, Perth Grammar School - Internal

Main Purpose of the Role

Working within Perth & Kinross Council is more than a job, it's about being part of something meaningful. It's about being part of an organisation that puts people at the heart of all we do and provides opportunities to make a real difference by enhancing every life we touch.

We currently have the following opportunity

Business Assistant (Fixed Term until 31 March 2027) - PKC13765
£23,726 - £24,995 (36 Hours per week, Term-time only)
Perth Grammar School

Please note: Only existing employees of Perth & Kinross Council may apply.

Perth Grammar School is seeking a highly organised and proactive Business Assistant to join our busy and friendly school office team. This role is vital in supporting the delivery of an efficient administrative and reception service, contributing to a welcoming, professional environment for pupils, staff, parents, and visitors.

You will play a key part in the day-to-day running of the school office, providing administrative support and ensuring effective communication across the school and with external partners.

You will provide the following support;

• Provide front-line reception and customer service, handling face-to-face and telephone enquiries
• Deliver high-quality administrative support across various school teams
• Maintain accurate records, filing systems, and electronic data systems
• Support school processes including attendance, correspondence, and communications
• Assist with the preparation and distribution of letters, reports, and school materials
• Help coordinate school activities such as events, parent evenings, and meetings
• Manage incoming and outgoing mail and general office duties
• Undertake financial administration tasks, including the use of finance systems
• Ensure effective use of IT systems and school software
• Be part of the first aid team (training will be provided)

You will be approachable, reliable, and enthusiastic, with a strong commitment to supporting the smooth running of the school. A customer-focused attitude and the ability to build positive relationships with staff, students, and visitors are essential.

Working at Perth & Kinross Council

Our values and behaviours influence our work and support us in the delivery of our key priorities. In your application, and should you be invited to interview, you will be asked to describe situations that support the criteria required in the role and which also demonstrate our values and behaviours. Find out more about Perth & Kinross Council and you could soon be joining our team!

Here's what we can offer you:

• A generous annual leave package
• 6 days public holiday and an additional discretionary day
• Eligibility to join our pension scheme
• Family friendly and positive work/life balance policies such as Flexible Working, Maternity, Paternity & Adoption leave, time off for volunteering and our Wellbeing Framework
• Flexi time 
• Access to a range of benefits

We recognise there can be benefits to flexible working and where individual jobs allow, we seek to support this. You are encouraged to discuss potential options with the recruiting manager, if this is of interest to you. A healthy work life balance is important to us and we provide supportive management and, where possible, flexible working arrangements to help you achieve that balance. You will have access to training and support for continued professional development.

 

Next Steps

We would love to hear from you and would encourage you to get in touch with Lesley Greig, Business & Management Officer on 01738 472800 or email LesleyGreig@pkc.gov.uk to find out more.

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Internal candidates are required to provide 1 reference, including email addresse. One of these must be your current or most recent employer

Internal applicants applying for secondment must obtain line manager approval through the secondment form available under My Forms – Secondment Request Form on MyView. Please note that secondment requests are considered on a case-by-case basis.

We welcome applications from everyone and as a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee to interview applicants who declare a disability and meet the essential requirements of the post. Please contact the the hiring manager above or the Recruitment Team on (01738) 475555 or recruitment@pkc.gov.uk to discuss any reasonable adjustments. Appointments are based on evidence supplied during the selection process.

Diversity is important to us and although some of our jobs may be perceived to be traditionally gender specific, we welcome applications from everyone and would encourage you to apply if you meet the job requirements. That includes welcoming applications from former armed forces personnel/reservists. Many of the skills picked up during your military career could be transferred directly into a role with local government.

Working with children and/or protected adults is regarded as a regulated role and under the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 you will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check and maintain your membership.

If you have lived overseas for a period of 12 months or more (continuous or total) within the last 10 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. You will be required to provide this check.

A confirmed offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of the above mentioned mandatory pre-employment checks (including references) and will also include eligibility to work in the UK, qualifications and fitness to undertake the post.