At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide essential admin support in a dynamic regulatory services team.
- Company: Join Argyll and Bute Council, an award-winning employer in stunning Scotland.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, generous leave, gym discounts, and career growth opportunities.
- Other info: Flexible working options and a commitment to employee wellbeing.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in your community while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Strong admin and communication skills, with a team-oriented mindset.
The predicted salary is between 22327 - 27289 £ per year.
Service: Regulatory Services
Closing Date: Friday 21st August 2026
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, 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.
An opportunity exists to work within Regulatory Services providing administration support to the team, who deal with the full range of environmental health, animal health and EH licensing enquiries and regulation. The successful applicant will possess excellent administrative and communication skills, be used to working in a busy environment and willing to be part of a team.
Based in, and working from our Lochgilphead office, with the opportunity for home working on occasions, this post is for 28 hours per week ideally over a 5 day week.
Our employees make good things happen in the day-to-day life and for the longer term future of Argyll and Bute. We want you to feel valued working for us and 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
- opportunities for learning and career growth
We pay membership of REHIS and have a strong record of continued professional/personal development and career progression. 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 this post is not suitable for job share. The salary shown is the full time equivalent salary, the actual salary will be paid pro rata for the hours worked.
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.
Senior Clerical Assistant - ARB18470 in Lochgilphead employer: Argyll & Bute Council
Argyll and Bute Council is an exceptional employer, dedicated to fostering a supportive and dynamic work environment for its employees. With a strong focus on employee wellbeing, we offer competitive salaries, generous leave entitlements, and numerous benefits including a pension scheme and discounts on leisure activities. Our commitment to flexible working arrangements and career development opportunities ensures that every team member can thrive while making a meaningful impact in the beautiful communities of Argyll and Bute.
