At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide diverse admin support to senior managers across various departments.
- Company: Scottish Borders Council, dedicated to serving the community.
- Benefits: Competitive hourly rate, temporary contract until 2027, and supportive work environment.
- Other info: Opportunities for career growth and commitment to diversity and inclusion.
- Why this job: Gain valuable experience while contributing to high-quality public services.
- Qualifications: HNC in a related discipline or equivalent experience required.
The predicted salary is between 16152 - 17477 £ per year.
Grade: 5A
Hourly Rate: £14.75 - £15.96
Salary: £16,152.87 - £17,477.82 per annum
Contract Duration: Temporary until 31/08/2027 or until earlier return of the post holder
Role Purpose
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys variety, learning new systems, and supporting different teams to deliver high-quality public services. As part of a team of 3 you will provide a wide variety of admin support, in line with procedures and guidelines, to a number of senior managers and Chief Officers across a range of services including Education, Adult Social Care, Adult Social Work, Resilient Communities and other departments such as Emergency Planning and Information Management Team.
You will arrange, attend and take minutes at various meetings such as Adult Social Care Governance Group, Trade Union meetings, Safety Advisory Groups, Borders Housing Alliance and Local Negotiating Committee for Teachers, amongst others. In addition you will be required to update meeting Action Trackers; circulate agendas and minutes; monitor the team mailbox and action/respond to enquiries appropriately.
Essential
- HNC in a related discipline, or other relevant qualification OR equivalent experience, knowledge and skills necessary to undertake the role.
Informal enquiries may be made to Samantha Ramage at samantha.ramage@scotborders.gov.uk.
Scottish Borders Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all minority groups and individuals who identify with one or more of the protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010. In particular from candidates who assess themselves as having a disability, under the Disability Confident Employer scheme this guarantees an interview to those individuals who meet the essential criteria of the post. All appointments will be made on merit.
Scottish Borders Council is committed to providing support for Armed Forces Veterans. Showing its commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant, the Council guarantees an interview to veterans who meet the essential criteria of the post. All appointments will be made on merit.
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