Admin Assistant - Payroll and Pensions - ARGBC000012

This is a temporary position with an expected contract end date of 30 April 2027. Interviews are expected to take place on Wednesday 21 October 2026. Shortlisted candidates will be offered an interview slot which they will be able to book.

We would love to welcome an enthusiastic Admin Assistant to join our friendly Payroll and Pensions team. 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.

About the role: You will work alongside a dedicated team to deliver an efficient and effective Payroll and Pensions service to employees across Argyll & Bute Council. The role offers the opportunity to contribute to a high-quality service, ensuring the accurate and timely administration of payroll and pension processes while supporting employees throughout their employment lifecycle. This is a temporary part-time post working 17.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday mornings) and is office based in Kintyre House, Campbeltown.

About you: You must possess three National 4 or 5 qualification passes, or equivalent, including English. Please refer to the Job Description for the essential and desirable criteria of this post.

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 to 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.

We want everyone applying for a job with Argyll and Bute Council to feel confident, supported and informed throughout our recruitment process. Our Work with Us pages are designed to help you put forward your best application. You’ll find practical tips on how to clearly present your skills and experience.

Applicants should note: Happy to talk about flexible working arrangements. The salary shown is the full-time equivalent salary, the actual salary will be paid pro rata for the hours worked. 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 Third Tier Manager.

To apply for this vacancy, please click on the Apply Now button at the top of this page. If you would like clarification on any information contained within the vacancy advert and/or the job description please contact the recruiting manager, who is Sharon Kerr, Admin Officer Email: sharon.kerr@argyll-bute.gov.uk Telephone: 01586 555266.

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.