Campus Management Assistant, Loch Leven Community Campus, Kinross - PKC13987

Main Purpose of the Role

Working within Perth & Kinross Council is more than a job; it's about being part of an organisation that puts people at the heart of all we do and provides opportunities to make a real difference by enhancing every life we touch.

We currently have the following opportunity: Campus Management Assistant - PKC13987 £21,007 - £22,131 (28 Hours per week) Loch Leven Community Campus, Kinross. Loch Leven Community Campus is a hub for public services in Kinross and the surrounding area.

As a Campus Management Assistant, you will provide business support services for campus activities and support the work of Kinross High School. This is a fast-paced and varied role, but is rewarding, as your work supports the young people who attend the school and our campus users. As a member of the Business Support Team, you will be involved in a variety of clerical tasks, working often to tight deadlines. You will also use dedicated systems to input and manage data. You will act as the front-line contact, providing customer services for campus users and Kinross High School. Your duties will include maintaining school records, campus bookings, teacher and management support, financial transactions and communication. You will be joining a dedicated and experienced team and training will be provided.

The campus operates from 8am until 10pm weekdays and from 8am to 5pm on weekends, and this role requires flexibility to cover the full range of opening hours. Applications for less than the contracted hours advertised would be considered as well as applications from candidates who would prefer to work evenings and weekends. Please note, we are currently unable to offer sponsorship for this post.

Skills & Experience Required

As our successful candidate, you will be a team player who can also work using their own initiative. You should have a positive 'can-do' attitude, with great organisational skills and have the ability to prioritise your workload. You should have experience in the use of Microsoft Office 365. Previous experience of working in an office environment is essential.

Working at Perth & Kinross Council

Our values and behaviours influence our work and support us in the delivery of our key priorities. In your application, and should you be invited to interview, you will be asked to describe situations that support the criteria required in the role and which also demonstrate our values and behaviours.

Find out more about Perth & Kinross Council and you could soon be joining our team! Here's what we can offer you:

• A generous annual leave package, 6 days public holiday and an additional discretionary day
• Eligibility to join our pension scheme
• Family friendly and positive work/life balance policies such as Flexible Working, Maternity, Paternity & Adoption leave, time off for volunteering and our Wellbeing Framework
• Access to a range of benefits

We recognise there can be benefits to flexible working and where individual jobs allow, we seek to support this. You are encouraged to discuss potential options with the recruiting manager, if this is of interest to you. A healthy work-life balance is important to us and we provide supportive management and, where possible, flexible working arrangements to help you achieve that balance. You will have access to training and support for continued professional development. All new employees have a four-month probationary period. Further details are available in the FAQs at “How to apply for a job or apprenticeship with us”.

Next Steps

We would love to hear from you and would encourage you to get in touch with Avis McGee, Campus Management Officer on 01577 867100 to find out more. External candidates are required to provide contact details for 2 referees, including email addresses. One of these must be your current or most recent employer. We welcome applications from everyone and as a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee to interview applicants who declare a disability and meet the essential requirements of the post. Please contact the hiring manager above or the Recruitment Team on (01738) 475555 or recruitment@pkc.gov.uk to discuss any reasonable adjustments. Appointments are based on evidence supplied during the selection process. Diversity is important to us and although some of our jobs may be perceived to be traditionally gender specific, we welcome applications from everyone and would encourage you to apply if you meet the job requirements. That includes welcoming applications from former armed forces personnel/reservists. Many of the skills picked up during your military career could be transferred directly into a role with local government.

Working with children and/or protected adults is regarded as a regulated role and under the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 you will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check. If you have lived overseas for a period of 12 months or more (continuous or total) within the last 10 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. You will be required to provide this check. A confirmed offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of the above-mentioned mandatory pre-employment checks (including references) and will also include eligibility to work in the UK, qualifications and fitness to undertake the post.