F&C 4059 - G1 Clerical Assistant

Internal applicants MUST apply via Opportunity Marketplace.  Please ensure you complete your SKILLS and QUALIFICATIONS via “Me” tab/tile on Fusion or by clicking on the application link in the section of the application form titled “REVIEW SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS”. 

ACTUAL CLOSING DATE: Applications must be received by 22 March 2026 at  11:55PM

Location: Council Headquarters, Hamilton
Hours: 35 hours per week, fixed term
Work Pattern: Monday to Thursday 8.45am - 4.45pm, Friday 8.45am - 4.15pm
Salary: £24,325 - £26,150 per year

An opportunity has arisen for Clerical Assistant roles within Finance and Corporate Resources across our HR transactional hub, supporting a busy team with the main areas of work aligned to either the recruitment and onboarding team or pay & conditions transactional team.

The workload of the teams is deadline focused therefore you must be proactive, reliable and can demonstrate the ability to organise and manage your workload effectively with strong attention to detail. You should also possess excellent communication skills and a personal desire and commitment to provide a high-quality customer focused service. 

The successful applicant must have excellent IT skills; be reliable and flexible with the ability to work as part of a team in a highly professional manner, whilst exercising confidentiality and discretion at all times.

The successful candidate will be given support and training to enable them to undertake the role to their full potential and to contribute to the continued development of the Council’s HR service. 

Please answer the following questions as part of your application submission, your answers should be uploaded under supporting documents.

• Examples of your work or other activities which demonstrate your ability to undertake the duties of this post.
• An example of when you have used your communication and interpersonal skills to achieve success or deal with a difficult discussion or challenging situation.

View the Clerical Assistant job profile 

If you require to submit any further additional information to support your application (not a CV), please upload this under supporting documents.

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

Preferred candidates identified after the selection event process will be required to assist the recruitment team, if need be, to ensure timely completion of recruitment checks. If recruitment checks are not completed within a reasonable timescale, you may automatically be withdrawn from this position.

Canvassing of Elected Members or employees of South Lanarkshire's Council directly or indirectly in connection with any appointment within the Council shall disqualify the applicant.

Overseas Criminal Records Check

An Overseas Criminal Records Check is required where applicants born outside the UK (Scotland, England, Wales and Northern Ireland) or who have lived or worked outside the UK for a continuous period of three months in the past 10 years.

Applicants are responsible for providing evidence of the Overseas Criminal Record Check. The check must be translated into English and should come from the police, judicial authority, government department or home embassy of the country or countries concerned. The check must include an official statement confirming that the applicant does not have any history of or pending criminal record proceedings. Checks may be carried out to authenticate the documents provided.

Equal Opportunities and Armed Forces Community Covenant

South Lanarkshire Council is an Equal Opportunities employer and encourages applications from all members of the community. 

We are a Disability Confident Scheme Employer and guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria of the person specification job description.

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 & Service leavers are guaranteed an interview who meet the essential criteria of the person specification job description.

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
• To increase the value of their pension pot, Local Government Employees can opt to join the Salary Sacrifice Shared Cost AVC 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)

PLEASE NOTE WE DO NOT ACCEPT CVS IN PLACE OF THE APPLICATION FORM.

To be considered for this vacancy you must complete the application form.  All CV submissions will be disregarded.