Administrative Assistant

Job Description

Dunbartonshire and Argyll & Bute Valuation Joint Board is an independent local government body. We compile and maintain the Valuation Rolls, Council Tax Valuation Lists and Registers of Electors for the Argyll & Bute, East Dunbartonshire and West Dunbartonshire Council areas. The Board employs approximately 50 people across our office locations in Clydebank and Campbeltown.

We are looking to recruit an Administrative Assistant for our CLYDEBANK office.

The successful candidate will work alongside the Secretary. The post holder will be responsible for secretarial and administrative duties connected with all functions of the Joint Board and will deputise for the secretary when required.

Applicants must be computer literate, preferably with a good working knowledge of Microsoft applications. We are seeking people who are motivated, and enthusiastic, whilst being diplomatic and discreet. 

The successful candidate will have meticulous record keeping and organisational skills. They will be self-disciplined, flexible, rational and calm under pressure. An ability to prioritise workloads to achieve deadlines is important.

Benefits include working for an equal opportunities employer, membership of an attractive Local Government Pension Scheme with employer contributions, a wide range of family friendly and flexible working policies, and up to 31 days annual leave and 12 days public holidays per year.

Dunbartonshire and Argyll & Bute Valuation Joint Board values diversity and offers equality of opportunity. All applicants will be considered fairly and on merit.

We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for anyone who has a disability. You will be
guaranteed an interview if you meet all the essential criteria as outlined in the person specification.

Any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks.

The Individual

Dunbartonshire & Argyll & Bute Valuation Joint Board offers a family friendly working environment, endeavours to ensure a work life balance and welcomes applications from employees requiring flexibility.