Business Support Assistant, Pullar House

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 Support Assistant - PKC14157
£10,683 - £11,160 (15 hours per week)
Pullar House, Perth

As a Business Support Assistant, you will play an important role in supporting the delivery of community-based learning activities and projects. Working within a busy office environment, you will undertake a range of administrative tasks that help ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the service.

Please note that the successful candidate will be based at the Learning Curve one day per week.

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

Skills & Experience Required

• Has previous experience in an administrative or clerical role.
• Possesses efficient organisational and time management skills.
• Has good IT skills, including Microsoft 365 applications.
• Demonstrates accuracy and attention to detail.
• Has good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Can work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

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
• Access to a range of benefits

Next Steps

We would love to hear from you and would encourage you to get in touch with Tracey Ramsay, Senior Community Capacity Building Worker on 01764 657639 to find out more.

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External candidates are required to provide 2 references, 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.

To comply with Baseline Personnel Security Standard, you will be required to complete a Disclosure Scotland check.

If you have lived overseas for a period of 12 months or more (continuous or total) within the last 5 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.

All new employees have a four-month probationary period. Further details are available in the FAQs at “How to apply for a job or apprenticeship with us”.