H&T 4546 - G2 Secretary (604490) - 4546-459198226 in Hamilton

ACTUAL CLOSING DATE: Applications must be received by Monday 25 May 2026 at 11:55PM. Please ensure that you read the full advert text and do not submit a CV, as these will be disregarded as they do not form part of SLC application process. If you require to submit additional information to support your application, please upload this under supporting documents.

INTERNAL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY VIA OPPORTUNITY MARKETPLACE.

Location: Council Headquarters, Hamilton

Hours: 35 hours per week, Permanent

Work Pattern: Monday - Thursday 8.45am - 4.45pm, Friday 8.45am - 4.15pm

Salary: £29,326 - £38,779 per year

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Secretary within Housing & Technical Resources, supporting the Executive Director. You will be required to provide a confidential and comprehensive administrative, secretarial and liaison service including undertaking specialist highly complex administration duties in support of the Executive Director.

Applicants should have excellent IT skills and be able to demonstrate sound communication and interpersonal skills, along with the ability to deal with matters in a discreet and confidential manner and should be competent at planning and organising.

Duties will include:

• Undertaking a full range of administrative functions, including minute taking on behalf of the Executive Director.
• Responsible for the preparation of reports, papers and correspondence adhering to procedures, processes, and timescales.
• Assist the Executive Director with time management replying to routine correspondence and filtering / redirecting calls and correspondence to appropriate personnel.
• To organise and manage Executive Director's diary, make appointments, organise meetings and any associated travel and accommodation arrangements providing regular updates.
• Undertake the final drafting of appropriate papers and provide a full secretarial and administrative service to the Executive Director.
• Manage and maintain filing systems, recording and organise stationery and hospitality supplies.
• Liaise with elected members, chief officials, internal and external customers, stakeholders, and public bodies to ensure the effective provision of the service.

Please answer the following question as part of your application submission, your answers should be uploaded under supporting documents: Please provide evidence of your experience and achievements in the five specific behaviours framework: 'Efficient, Flexible, Leading, Working with Others and Performing'.

If you require to submit any further additional information to support your application (not a CV), please upload this under supporting documents.

Please Apply online - All correspondence will be via your email address.

Preferred candidates identified after the selection event process will be required to assist the recruitment team, if need be, to ensure timely completion of recruitment checks. If recruitment checks are not completed within a reasonable timescale, you may automatically be withdrawn from this position.

Canvassing of Elected Members or employees of South Lanarkshire's Council directly or indirectly in connection with any appointment within the Council shall disqualify the applicant.

Legislative Information: This post is excepted in terms of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Scotland Act 2020.

Overseas Criminal Records Check: An Overseas Criminal Records Check is required where applicants born outside the UK (Scotland, England, Wales and Northern Ireland) or who have lived or worked outside the UK for a continuous period of three months in the past 10 years. Applicants are responsible for providing evidence of the Overseas Criminal Record Check. The check must be translated into English and should come from the police, judicial authority, government department or home embassy of the country or countries concerned. The check must include an official statement confirming that the applicant does not have any history of or pending criminal record proceedings. Checks may be carried out to authenticate the documents provided.

Equal Opportunities and Inclusion statement: The Council is committed to fostering equality, diversity and inclusion in its workforce. Therefore, we welcome applications from all sectors of the community, including under-represented groups within our workforce. We are keen to receive applications from candidates who have a disability, who are from a care experienced background, who are from a black, Asian or minority ethnic background, from a military service background and from those who are new Scots.

As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria as outlined in the job profile for this position.

As proud holders of the UK Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award, the Council is also committed to supporting members of the armed forces community, including service leavers, veterans, reservists and their families. In line with this commitment, service leavers, their close family members, veterans and reservists will be guaranteed an interview if they meet the essential criteria as outlined in the job profile.

As an employee of South Lanarkshire Council, you would also receive a wide range of benefits including:

• Enrolment in award winning local government pension scheme
• To increase the value of their pension pot, Local Government Employees can opt to join the Salary Sacrifice Shared Cost AVC scheme.
• Up to 33 days annual leave
• Public holiday entitlement (up to 10 days)
• Occupational sick pay
• Family friendly policies - flexible working and leave, maternity/paternity leave enhanced leave.
• Employee Discounts – including discounts at the cinema.
• Range of benefits to support you (Cycle to Work Scheme, Physiotherapy, Employee Assistance Program which offers practical and emotional support).