At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage office operations, supervise staff, and ensure smooth administrative processes.
- Company: Midlothian Council, committed to transforming service delivery.
- Benefits: Join a supportive team with opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Guaranteed interview for eligible candidates; join us in shaping the future!
- Why this job: Make a difference in your community while developing valuable skills.
- Qualifications: HNC or SVQ3 in business administration and strong Microsoft Office skills required.
The predicted salary is between 24000 - 28000 £ per year.
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.
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.
Customer Service and/or reception experience.
Previous financial operational and/or budget management experience.
PVG Membership (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.
Midlothian Council is currently undergoing a period of transformation, changing and improving the way it delivers services in Midlothian. As a consequence, there are a number of existing employees for whom we are committed to seeking suitable alternative employment within the Council in accordance with our legal obligations.
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.
Locations
Admin Officer / Administrative Officer in Dalkeith, Midlothian employer: Midlothian Council
Midlothian Council is an excellent employer that prioritises employee growth and development, particularly in the administrative sector. With a commitment to transforming service delivery, employees benefit from a supportive work culture that values teamwork and innovation, alongside opportunities for career advancement within the council. The inclusive environment ensures that all staff, including those with disabilities or care experience, are given fair chances to thrive and contribute meaningfully to the community.
