G2 Administrative Assistant

Internal applicants MUST apply via Opportunity Marketplace. Please ensure you complete your SKILLS and QUALIFICATIONS via \”Me\” tab/tile on Fusion or by clicking on the application link in the section of the application form titled \”REVIEW SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS\”.
ACTUAL CLOSING DATE: Applications must be received by 11 February 2026 at 11:55PM
Location: Hamilton Business Unit
Hours: 35 hours per week, Permanent
Salary: £28,340 – £30,548 per year
South Lanarkshire Council\’s Housing & Technical Services Repairs Team is seeking to recruit an Administration Assistant to Undertake a variety of general administration duties, including the collecting and compiling of information, reporting directly to Senior Management in relation to draft responses for Elected Members and Official Complaints.
You will require to communicate and present information in a clear and concise manner, including liaising with internal and external customers while dealing with specialist Administrative activities in accordance with established procedures and standard.
We welcome applications from people who areenthusiastic and motivated and have good keyboard, oral and written communication skills and a good knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and provide a comprehensive support to our operational colleagues, undertaking a range of clerical tasks.
We require candidates to display a commitment to learning and enhancing their understanding and commitment to the role. The ability to work to tight deadlines, together with problem solving, team working and first-class communication skills are essential. You will enjoy working in a diverse environment and have a flexible attitude to change.
View the Administrative Assistant job profile
When completing the application process please ensure that you cover the following areas:
Please provide evidence of your experience and achievements in the five specific behaviours framework. \’Efficient, Flexible, Leading, Working with Others and Performing\’.
If you require to submit any further additional information to support your application (not a CV), please upload this under supporting documents.
Please Apply online – All correspondence will be via your email address
Preferred candidates identified after the selection event process will be required to assist the recruitment team, if need be, to ensure timely completion of recruitment checks. If recruitment checks are not completed within a reasonable timescale, you may automatically be withdrawn from this position.
Canvassing of Elected Members or employees of South Lanarkshire\’s Council directly or indirectly in connection with any appointment within the Council shall disqualify the applicant.
Legislative Information
This post is excepted in terms of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 2003.
Overseas Criminal Records Check
An Overseas Criminal Records Check is required where applicants born outside the UK (Scotland, England, Wales and Northern Ireland) or who have lived or worked outside the UK for a continuous period of three months in the past 10 years.
Applicants are responsible for providing evidence of the Overseas Criminal Record Check. The check must be translated into English and should come from the police, judicial authority, government department or home embassy of the country or countries concerned. The check must include an official statement confirming that the applicant does not have any history of or pending criminal record proceedings. Checks may be carried out to authenticate the documents provided.
Equal Opportunities and Armed Forces Community Covenant
South Lanarkshire Council is an Equal Opportunities employer and encourages applications from all members of the community.
We are a Disability Confident Scheme Employer and guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria of the person specification job description.
South Lanarkshire Council is committed to providing support to members of the armed forces, veterans and their families which is set out in the Armed Forces Community Covenant. Veterans & Service leavers are guaranteed an interview who meet the essential criteria of the person specification job description.
As an employee of South Lanarkshire Council, you would also receive a wide range of benefits including:
Enrolment in award winning local government pension scheme
To increase the value of their pension pot, Local Government Employees can opt to join the Salary Sacrifice Shared Cost AVC scheme.
Up to 33 days annual leave
Public holiday entitlement (up to 10 days)
Occupational sick pay
Family friendly policies – flexible working and leave, maternity/paternity leave enhanced leave.
Employee Discounts – including discounts at the cinema.
Range of benefits to support you (Cycle to Work Scheme, Physiotherapy, Employee Assistance Program which offers practical and emotional support)
PLEASE NOTE WE DO NOT ACCEPT CVS IN PLACE OF THE APPLICATION FORM.
To be considered for this vacancy you must complete the application form. All CV submissions will be disregarded.
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