F&C 1401 - Clerical Assistant

A challenging role has arisen which requires a self-motivated individual, with strong organisational skills, to provide a first class clerical support service to officers within our Personnel Services Employee Relations Section.

You will be required to be a Notetaker at personnel meetings relating to discipline, grievance, dignity at work and maximising attendance, producing high quality notes within tight timescales with also a requirement to undertake general clerical tasks.

You will be involved in dealing with enquiries from internal and external customers and will be required to provide basic guidance on Council Policies. It is essential therefore, that you possess excellent communication skills and a commitment to the principles of customer care.

You will be required to demonstrate excellent IT skills including, Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel. 

This role demands that you work in a highly professional manner, exercising confidentially and discretion at all times and that you are able to respond effectively to changing priorities.

Hours: 35 hours per week

Vacancy: Permanent

Salary: £23,395 - £25,147

Location: Council HQ, Hamilton

View the Clerical Assistant job profile

When completing the application process please ensure that you cover the following areas:

• Outline your experience of notetaking. 
• Describe the knowledge and experience you have that will equip you to undertake the post of Clerical Assistant within the Employee Relations team.

Please Apply online - All correspondence will be via your email address.

Please note we do not accept CVs, any submitted will be disregarded.  If you require to submit additional information to support your application, please upload this under supporting documents.  

Legislative Information

This post is excepted in terms of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 2003.

Foreign Police Check

Candidates should be able to detail any gaps in employment and provide a foreign police check where applicable for any periods living or working abroad.

Equal Opportunities and Armed Forces Community Covenant

South Lanarkshire Council is an Equal Opportunities employer and encourages applications from all members of the community. As a user of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum competency/behaviour requirements for the position.

South Lanarkshire Council is committed to providing support to members of the armed forces, veterans and their families which is set out in the Armed Forces Community Covenant.  Veterans are guaranteed an interview who meet the minimum requirements for the position.

South Lanarkshire Council is committed to providing support to members of the armed forces, veterans and their families which is set out in the Armed Forces Community Covenant. Veterans are guaranteed an interview who meet the minimum requirements for the position.

As an employee of South Lanarkshire Council you would also receive a wide range of benefits including:

• Enrolment in award winning local government pension scheme
• Up to 33 days annual leave
• Public holiday entitlement (up to 10 days)
• Occupational sick pay
• Family friendly policies - flexible working and leave, maternity/paternity leave enhanced leave.
• Employee Discounts – including discounts at the cinema.
• Range of benefits to support you (Cycle to Work Scheme, Physiotherapy, Employee Assistance Program which offers practical and emotional support)