Admin Assistant (Fixed Term) (Full Time) - WDN06493

Job Description

This post is Fixed Term to 21/03/2027.

An opportunity has a risen for an individual to join the Children & Families admin team based in Clydebank on a full time, fixed term basis until 21st March 2027 to cover a secondment.

We are looking for a bright, enthusiastic and highly motivated person who will be involved in the day to day supervision of clerical/administrative staff within the team ensuring that an efficient and effective admin and financial support service is provided to managers and fieldwork staff.

The successful candidate should have previous experience of supervising staff and working within a busy office environment with proven multi-agency minute taking skills. You would be expected to be able to work under pressure, manage workload efficiently and work to deadlines. 

It is essential that you have previously used Microsoft Office especially Word and Excel.

We would expect you to be of smart appearance and be able to communicate effectively with staff, senior managers and member of the public in a polite and courteous manner.

For an informal chat, Carol Biggins, Admin Officer can be contacted on 0141 562 8800.

Requirements

The preferred candidate will be required to complete a Level 1 Disclosure check prior to a formal offer being made by West Dunbartonshire Council.

Responsibilities

The employment for which you are applying is excepted from the provisions of section 4(2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applicants are, therefore, not statutorily entitled to withhold information about convictions which for other purposes are "spent" under the provisions of the Act.

In the event of employment any failure to disclose such convictions could result in dismissal or disciplinary action.

The Individual

WDC was voted one of the top ten flexible employers and prides itself in providing flexible working to support work life balance. In addition to this there are also additional benefits:

• Access to the Local Government pension scheme (LGPS) with an employer’s contribution of at least 19.3% and all associated benefits
• A minimum of 25 days annual leave, increasing a day each year up to 35 days as well as 8 fixed public holidays each year
• Access to employee wellbeing supports including occupational health & counselling if ever you need help and support

Now that you have read the role and what we have to offer, we would love to hear from you. Please use the application to tell us your experience, and why you are the candidate for this role.

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