Vacancy Information
The salary advertised is full time (35 hours per week, 52 weeks per year). Part-time hours/session posts will be pro-rated accordingly.
Hourly rate of pay: £12.96 - £13.78
Days and Hours of Work:
Working hours to be discussed with preferred candidate, to be worked Monday through Friday.
Flexi time is applicable.
To start asap.
An opportunity has arisen for a part-time permanent Senior Business Support Assistant working 25 hours per week, Monday to Friday within the administrative team supporting Council Resources, Education. We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced administrator, assisting with an interesting and varied range of duties. The successful candidate will provide administrative support to the Early Years and Childcare Team and also ad hoc administrative support to other areas of the team as required.
This role requires proficient use of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel. Good communication and numeracy skills are required, and you should be able to establish good working relationships with all levels of staff. Proven organisational skills, the ability to prioritise your workload, and excellent IT skills are essential. You will have a commitment to delivering a high quality of customer service. A high level of flexibility is required as duties may change as the needs of the team change.
Home / Hybrid Working Consideration
Applications for homeworking or hybrid working will be considered for this post, subject to a trial period and in accordance with East Lothian Council's Home Working and Worksmart Policies. Home or Hybrid working options can be discussed with candidates invited for interview. All applicants must live in the UK and will be expected to attend Council offices from time to time as required.
Job Details
To provide general administrative, clerical and secretarial support within Education.
Please download the Job Outline/Person Specification (available under 'Job attachments') for the full range of tasks and duties associated with this job. You must ensure you meet every 'essential' criteria stated on the Person Specification to be considered for interview.
The East Lothian Way - values and behaviours we expect our employees to demonstrate in their everyday work. Should you be invited to interview, you may be asked questions based on these behaviours.
Job Requirements
Relevant Qualifications
Educated to Higher level, NC or SVQ level 2 in English and/or able to demonstrate equivalent knowledge, skills and competencies gained through relevant experience.
Disclosure
The preferred candidate for this position may be subject to a Basic Disclosure Check carried out by Disclosure Scotland prior to a formal offer of employment being made by East Lothian Council.
Please note:
If you have spent more than 3 months working or living outside the UK in the last 5 years, you will be required to present a copy of an overseas criminal record check.
Additional Information
For additional East Lothian Council employment information please click on the following link:
http://www.eastlothian.gov.uk/nonteachinginfo
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If you require further information about this vacancy, please call 01620 827868, or email us at recruitment@eastlothian.gov.uk.
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