At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage administrative tasks and support a dynamic team in a vibrant learning environment.
- Company: Join Midlothian Council, dedicated to transforming services for children and families.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, job security, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Permanent position with 36 hours per week and a supportive work culture.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of children while developing your career.
- Qualifications: HNC or SVQ3 in business admin and strong Microsoft Office skills required.
The predicted salary is between 30619 - 30619 £ per year.
Educational:
- Essential: Educated to HNC or SVQ3 level in business administration or related subject and/or extensive experience working in an administrative role, managing a team, scheduling/monitoring work.
- It is essential the jobholder has competency in literacy and numeracy skills, such as an education to Higher standard including passes in Mathematics and English, or equivalent.
Experience:
- Essential: Skilled in the use of Microsoft Office suite, Word, Excel, Outlook.
- Knowledge of and experience in using databases.
- Considerable previous office experience, preferably in an educational or social care environment, demonstrating supervisory, organisation, budgetary and communication skills is essential.
- Experience of managing a busy office environment and supervising staff.
- Ability to prioritise and organise a range of tasks.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Customer Service and/or reception experience.
- Previous financial operational and/or budget management experience.
PVG Membership (Children)
- Desirable: Previous experience in developing and implementing new ways of working including implementing new systems and procedures utilising new technology.
Additional Information:
- This post is considered Regulated Work with Children under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act, 2007. Therefore, it is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with children.
- Successful candidates will require PVG Scheme membership for Regulated Work with Children. You will be required to join the Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check prior to commencing employment with Midlothian Council, the cost of which will be met by you.
- If you have difficulty applying for this post or accessing attached documents, or if you have a disability and reasonable adjustment is required, please email recruitment@midlothian.gov.uk to discuss with a member of the Recruitment Team stating the post reference number.
- Midlothian Council is currently undergoing a period of transformation, changing and improving the way it delivers services in Midlothian.
- Thank you for your patience in this matter.
- If you are a trainee of a Midlothian Council Training Programme, have a disability or you are a care experienced young person who has previously been a looked after child, you are eligible for a guaranteed interview if you meet the essential criteria for the post.
Administrative Officer - Hawthorn Family Learning Centre - MID07568 employer: Midlothian Council
Midlothian Council is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises employee development and community impact. As an Administrative Officer at the Hawthorn Family Learning Centre, you will benefit from a permanent position with a competitive salary, a structured work schedule, and opportunities for professional growth within a transformative environment dedicated to enhancing services for children and families in Midlothian.
We think you need these skills to ace Administrative Officer - Hawthorn Family Learning Centre - MID07568
HNC or SVQ3 in Business Administration
Team Management
Scheduling and Monitoring Work
Literacy and Numeracy Skills
Microsoft Office Suite
Database Management
Office Administration Experience
