H&T 3657 - G2 Administrative Assistant (604828) in Hamilton

South Lanarkshire Council's Housing & Technical Services Repairs Team is seeking to recruit an Administration Assistant to undertake a variety of general administration duties, including the collecting and compiling of information, reporting directly to Senior Management in relation to draft responses for Elected Members and Official Complaints.

You will require to communicate and present information in a clear and concise manner, including liaising with internal and external customers while dealing with specialist Administrative activities in accordance with established procedures and standards. We welcome applications from people who are enthusiastic and motivated and have good keyboard, oral and written communication skills and a good knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook to provide comprehensive support to our operational colleagues, undertaking a range of clerical tasks.

Hours: 35 hours per week, Permanent.
Location: Hamilton Business Unit.
Salary: £28,340 - £30,548 per year.

Actual closing date for applications: 11 February 2026 at 11:55 PM.

Responsibilities:

• Undertake a variety of general administration duties, including collecting and compiling information and reporting to Senior Management in relation to draft responses for Elected Members and Official Complaints.
• Communicate and present information clearly to internal and external customers; liaise with stakeholders while following established procedures and standards.
• Provide comprehensive clerical support to operational colleagues through a range of tasks and use of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Meet tight deadlines and work as part of a team in a diverse environment with a flexible attitude to change.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Good keyboard, oral and written communication skills.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to learn and develop in the role; commitment to learning and improving performance.
• Strong problem solving, organisational and team-working abilities.

Other Information:

• When completing the application process, cover the areas described in the five behaviours framework: Efficient, Flexible, Leading, Working with Others, Performing.
• If you require to submit any further information to support your application (not a CV), upload it under supporting documents.
• Please apply online; all correspondence will be via email.
• Preferred candidates identified after the selection event process may be required to assist with recruitment checks. If checks are not completed within a reasonable timescale, you may be withdrawn from the position.
• Canvassing of Elected Members or employees of South Lanarkshire Council in connection with any appointment shall disqualify the applicant.
• Legislative Information: This post is excepted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 2003. Overseas Criminal Records Check is required for applicants born outside the UK or with recent overseas residence.
• Equal Opportunities and Armed Forces Community Covenant: Council is an Equal Opportunities employer and supports the Disability Confident Scheme. Veterans and Service leavers are guaranteed an interview who meet the essential criteria.
• Benefits include: Local Government Pension Scheme, Salary Sacrifice AVC, up to 33 days annual leave plus public holidays, sick pay, family-friendly policies, employee discounts, and other supports.
• Please note we do not accept CVs in place of the application form.