At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our team to gain hands-on experience in clerical and administrative support.
- Company: Dumfries and Galloway Council, a progressive and inclusive workplace.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, discounts on essentials, pension scheme, and wellbeing support.
- Other info: Dynamic environment with a commitment to equality and diversity.
- Why this job: Kickstart your career with full training and the chance to progress to a senior role.
- Qualifications: Standard Grade education and basic Microsoft skills required.
The predicted salary is between 14328 - 14401 £ per year.
Exciting training opportunity - This is an entry-level opportunity ideal for someone at the start of their career. No prior work experience required – full training provided.
Based at Cargen Tower, Dumfries, this post sits within the integrated Business Services Team, which provides a full range of clerical and administrative support to services across Dumfries and Galloway Council. You will be required to work 20 hours per week, 52.14 weeks per year, Monday to Friday. Working times to be determined.
We are seeking a self-motivated and proactive individual to join the Core Services Admin Hub as a Trainee. The post holder will gain valuable work experience and complete an enhanced 12-month training programme, progressing to a Senior Clerical Assistant role on successful completion. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a dynamic, progressive team in a fast-paced, challenging and rewarding environment.
Duties will include:
- Entering, updating and retrieving data across a range of database systems
- Processing financial information
- Communicating with officers both within and outside the service
- General clerical duties within an office environment
Applicants must be educated to Standard Grade level in relevant subjects. A good working knowledge of Microsoft packages is essential. Knowledge of Dumfries and Galloway Council’s financial, HR, performance monitoring and health and safety practices is desirable.
With an exciting benefits package, working for Dumfries and Galloway Council supports you to invest in your own health and wellbeing. Employees have access to our bespoke Vivup platform with over 800 discounts on everyday essentials from top UK retailers, restaurants, utility providers and more. Employees also get access to membership of The Local Government Pension Scheme (Scotland), exclusive discounts from local businesses, a Cycle-to-Work scheme, financial support from My Money Matters, and guidance from our trained Wellbeing Champions.
Here at Dumfries and Galloway Council we are committed to equality, diversity and equal opportunity with our values, which include treating everyone with dignity, fairness and respect, driving us to tackle inequality. We are looking for people that can bring different perspectives and experiences and especially welcome applications from those who are underrepresented in our organisation.
For further information please contact: Leeanne Hall Tel: 01387 271106 x62406 Leeanne.Hall@dumgal.gov.uk
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Dumfries and Galloway Council Recruitment Team
