Clerical Assistant (Permanent) (Full Time)

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Clerical Assistant

GR 3 (£25,878.47 - £27,064.72)

(Permanent)

 

About Renfrewshire Valuation Joint Board

 

Renfrewshire Valuation Joint Board is an independent public authority, established in accordance with The Valuation Joint Boards (Scotland) Order 1995. The Joint Board is responsible for providing professional valuation and electoral registration services within the jurisdictions of Renfrewshire, East Renfrewshire, and Inverclyde Councils. This encompasses the compilation and maintenance of Valuation Rolls, Council Tax Valuation Lists, and Registers of Electors.

 

Our Mission

 

Our primary goal is to deliver high quality, effective, and responsive services to all stakeholders, ensuring accuracy, reliability, and professionalism in every aspect of our work.

 

Role Overview: Clerical Assistant

 

The Clerical Assistant will undertake a comprehensive range of clerical work of a responsible nature associated with the compilation and maintenance of the Valuation Roll, Council Tax Valuation List and Electoral Register and work within well-established parameters.

 

Key tasks will include the processing of; registration changes from rolling registration and annual canvass forms; applications received from Absent Voters, Overseas Electors, Service Electors, and Declaration of Local Connection Electors; information received from Register of Scotland and Unitary Authorities and valuation roll and council tax valuation list changes in line with the Board’s statutory duties. You will also operate a range of in-house computer systems and deal with enquiries both by telephone and at reception from members of the public and elected members.

 

Person Specification

 

• Applicants must have experience of working with numerical data and of using a range of software packages for word processing, spreadsheets and databases.
• Proven experience of working with a variety of service users and meeting their needs.
• Organisational, communication and customer service skills are essential.
• Applicant must also be self-motivated, flexible to meet service demands and work well as part of the team.
• The ability to work to strict deadlines and legislative timetables is also essential.
• Desirable to have an SVQ Level 2 or equivalent in an Administration related subject, experience of working within an office environment and of utilising Microsoft Office.
• The ability to prioritise workload is also desirable as well as being a car owner with the ability to use a car for business use.

 

 

Benefits of Working with RVJB

 

• Supportive working environment, encouraging skill development and growth.
• Flexible working arrangements including hybrid working and term time.
• Access to flexitime and an Employee Benefits Platform.
• Generous leave package, covering annual and public holidays.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Enrolment in the award-winning Strathclyde Pension Fund local government pension scheme.
• Occupational sick pay

 

Equality and Recruitment Process

 

RVJB is committed to equality of opportunity and operates a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants who have a disability, provided all essential criteria are met.

 

Any offer of employment is subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including basic Disclosure.

 

All candidates must provide proof of their right to work in the UK, and any employment offer is conditional upon verification of documentary evidence before commencement. Further information can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/prove-right-to-work

 

Please note, Renfrewshire Valuation Joint Board does not offer Visa sponsorship.

 

Further Information and Application Process

 

For further details regarding this post, please email assessor@renfrewshire-vjb.gov.uk or contact Helen Whiteside on 0141 487 0627.

 

Please note that CVs will not be accepted as part of the application process.

 

Closing date for applications: Wednesday 21^st January 2026.