At a Glance
- Tasks: Assist with recruitment adverts, HR processes, and employee documentation.
- Company: Join Argyll and Bute Council, a leading employer in Scotland.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, pension, generous leave, and wellness initiatives.
- Other info: Flexible working options and a supportive, inclusive culture await you.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in your community while developing your career.
- Qualifications: Strong organisational skills and a passion for helping others.
The predicted salary is between 22327 - 27289 £ per year.
Please note the interviews for this position will be held on Tuesday 1st September 2026. You will be notified Week Commencing 24th August 2026, if you have been selected to attend an interview.
Argyll and Bute is one of Scotland’s most stunning areas. As its award-winning council, we play a vital part in the day-to-day life and long-term future of our beautiful and diverse communities. Our unwavering purpose is to make Argyll and Bute the place to be, the place where people want to live, to work and do business. We are committed to making the council the place to have a great career, by providing excellent benefits and a friendly, dynamic working culture so that each of our 5000 colleagues can deliver services that help our corner of Scotland thrive. Join us to make a difference.
We are looking for a full time Administration Assistant for a temporary period. Your role will involve:
- Checking and preparing adverts for recruitment
- Processing new starts and contractual changes on our new HR & Payroll System - Itrent
- Producing documentation for our employees
- Occupational Health administration
- Processing invoices
- Note taking
We offer various benefits to support you, such as a competitive salary, pension scheme, generous leave entitlement, cycle to work scheme, discounts on gym memberships and leisure centres, wellbeing initiatives, and opportunities for learning and career growth. We also embrace a modern approach to work, offering a flexible first approach where possible to requests from our employees regarding how they work.
We care about our people and the world around us and always aim to do the right thing. From employee recognition schemes to environmental policies, we have many initiatives in place to help us look after the things we all care about.
Argyll and Bute Council recognises the numerous benefits of a positive work-life balance to the wellbeing and productivity of our employees. We will take a flexible first approach to requests from our employees to change the way that they work. While we must balance such requests with the need to ensure the quality of the important services we deliver is not compromised, we will ensure that each request is given careful consideration with a view to achieving a positive outcome wherever possible.
Applicants should note that we are happy to talk about flexible working arrangements. The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exclusions and Exceptions) (Scotland) Order 2013, as amended, applies to this post. This is a temporary post which may be filled on a secondment basis by an employee wishing to gain experience/career development and will be at the discretion of the employee’s director.
We encourage applications from people from all backgrounds and aim to have a workforce that represents the wider society that we serve. We pride ourselves on being an employer of choice. We champion diversity, inclusion and wellbeing and aim to create a workplace where everyone feels valued and a sense of belonging.
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