Business & Management Assistant, 2 High Street, Perth - Internal

Main Purpose of the Role

Working within Perth & Kinross Council is more than a job, 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 & Management Assistant - PKC13738
£28,812 - £31,346
2 High Street, Perth

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

This is an excellent opportunity to develop your skills while supporting services that make a meaningful difference to children, young people and families. As a Business and Management Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting a range of statutory and multi agency meetings.

You will be responsible for:

• Listening carefully to produce clear and accurate written notes.
• Typing quickly and accurately during discussions.
• Preparing and coordinating supporting documents.
• Maintaining accurate digital records and updating information systems.
• Contributing to a positive, supportive team culture.
• Handling sensitive information with confidentiality and professionalism.

Meeting content can occasionally be sensitive or challenging, so resilience and discretion are essential.

Why Join Us?

• Supportive, friendly and motivated team.
• Mentoring and training provided, ideal for developing your career.
• Opportunities to grow within the Council.
• Positive working environment and excellent employee benefits.
• A role where your work directly supports better outcomes for children and families.

Please note, we are currently unable to offer sponsorship for this post.

Skills & Experience Required

We welcome applicants from a wide range of backgrounds. You do not need specialist minute taking experience, we are looking for people with strong transferable skills and the right personal qualities.

Essential Skills & Attributes

• Excellent organisation and personal time management.
• Confident listening skills and the ability to capture key points.
• Clear written and spoken English.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft 365, with willingness to learn new systems.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

If you have experience from administration, customer service, education, reception, support services, or any role requiring organisation and accuracy, we encourage you to apply.

If you’re organised, motivated and looking for a role where you can grow your skills and make a real difference, Apply Now!

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 Christine Paton on 01738 477454 to find out more.

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External candidates are required to provide contact details for 2 referees, including email addresses. One of these must be your current or most recent employer.

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 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.

This post is subject to a Disclosure Scotland check.

If you have lived overseas for a period of 12 months or more (continuous or total) within the last 10 years, whilst over the age of 18, 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.