Job Description

To provide effective and efficient clerical and word processing service for Legal and Democratic Services.

Requirements

Provide word processing/clerical assistance to the Legal and Democratic Services Officers and Elections Officer.

Provide cover for other Clerical/WPOs within the Service in the event of holidays/sickness absence.

Carry out specific departmental tasks as required by the Head of Governance Strategy and Performance.

Participate in the Council’s Employee Review and Development Programme

Responsibilities

Experience of working in a busy office environment using relevant technology and equipment e.g. photocopier, E-mail, Intra/Internet

Clerical/administration/typing experience

Experience in WP packages including WORD,Excel, Access and spreadsheets

4 SQA standard grades or equivalent at Level 3 or above, including including English, Mathematics/Arithmetic*

Advanced keyboard qualifications (RSA ii in typing, audio typing, word processing)/ECDL/Clait* (or equivalent working knowledge of Microsoft software packages)

Ability to use initiative when required

Flexible in approach and open to different ways of working

Self-confidence

Good oral/written communication

Excellent interpersonal skills

Ability to record information accurately

Self motivated

Strong customer care skills and focus

Ability to work on own and as part of a team

Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office/ICT skills

General ICT skills

Good organisational skills/time management with the ability to respond to conflicting and competing demands

Ability to prioritise workload, in accordance with objectives and targets

Ability to relate well with all levels of staff

Willingness to accept direction/delegation

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Ability to work in a open plan office

Ability to work in different offices dependent on service requirements

Temporary – up to 12 months

Closing Date: 24 May 2024

Salary: £23,732.15

36.25 hours per week

£12.59 per hour

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