Clerical Assistant/ WPO

Job Description

To provide a secretarial, clerical and word processing service for specific Sections within Growth, Planning and Climate, these sections being Building Standards, Community Protection, Development Management, Economy & Enterprise and Strategic Planning & Development.

Responsibilities

• Provide clerical support services to specific sections within Growth, Planning and Climate.
• Provide a word processing and typing service to specific sections within Growth, Planning and Climate.
• Organise incoming and outgoing mail for specific sections within Growth, Planning and Climate.
• Provide a reception service for specific sections within Growth, Planning and Climate.
• Maintain a comprehensive filing system for specific sections within Growth, Planning and Climate.
• Provide cover for the other Clerical Assistants/WPOs within Growth, Planning and Climate.
• Provide a secretarial support service to specific Sections within Growth, Planning and Climate.
• The Individual

Previous experience in a busy office environment in a clerical/administrative role using relevant technology e.g. photocopier, E-mail, Intra/Internet

Experience using the Microsoft Office Package

4 SQA Standard Grades or equivalent at level 3 or above including English and Secretarial Studies (or equivalent) \*

Ability to use initiative when required

• Proven ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in written form
• Strong customer care skills and focus
• Self-confidence
• Self motivated
• Demonstrate ability in relation to accuracy and attention to detail
• Effective organisational skills including time management
• Ability to prioritise workload
• Ability to relate well and communicate with all levels of staff
• Willingness to accept direction/delegation
• Understanding of importance of effective team working
• Appreciation, acceptance of, and a commitment to the importance of confidentiality
• Ability to work in an open plan office
• Flexibility to meet the needs and demands of the service
• Ability to work in different offices dependent upon service requirements
• Closing Date: 20 October 2026
• Starting Salary: £26,898
• £14.27 per hour

36.25 hours per week

For further information contact: Bethan Mitchell, Administration Officer at [email protected]