Job Details

Grade: 5A

Hourly Rate: £14.75 - £15.96

Salary: £26,921.46 - £29,129.71 per annum

Hours: 35

Contract Duration: Temporary until 17/01/2028 or earlier return of the post holder

Role Purpose

We’re looking for a motivated and adaptable Administration Assistant to join our Peripatetic Admin Team, providing vital emergency, ad hoc, and flexible admin support across Education & Schools (Primary & High), Social Work (Adult & Children’s Services), and Infrastructure & Environment services (Operations, Regulatory Services & Transactions) within the Scottish Borders.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys variety, learning new systems, and supporting different teams to deliver high‑quality public services.

You’ll step in where support is needed most, helping services run smoothly by taking on tasks such as:

Front‑office support – managing calls, visitors, and shared inboxes

Attendance and record keeping

Minute taking and meeting administration

Social Work admin tasks, including police concern and referral forms

Sharing skills and supporting improved ways of working

You’ll also work closely with team colleagues on tasks that may include:

Managing AllPay and client/locality funds

Tracking and reconciling payments

Supporting service improvement projects

This is a mobile role, and regular travel across the Scottish Borders is required. When on‑site cover isn’t needed, you’ll have the flexibility to work from home or from a local office. We plan schedules in advance wherever possible, though short‑notice changes can occur as part of the team’sresponsive approach.

Essential

HNC/D in a related discipline, or other relevant qualification OR equivalent experience, knowledge and skills necessary to undertake the role.

Informal Enquiries

Informal enquiries may be made to Lisa Mole by telephone on 01361 886003 or by email at Lisa.Mole@scotborders.gov.uk

Scottish Borders Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all minority groups and individuals who identify with one or more of the protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010. In particular from candidates who assess themselves as having a disability, under the Disability Confident Employer scheme this guarantees an interview to those individuals who meet the essential criteria of the post. All appointments will be made on merit.

Scottish Borders Council is committed to providing support for Armed Forces Veterans. Showing its commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant, the Council guarantees an interview to veterans who meet the essential criteria of the post. All appointments will be made on merit.

Employability Support –The Employability Service - For support on completing job applications, Scottish Borders residents can access free support from our specialist Employability Team. Please contact us via the switchboard 01835 824000 asking to be transferred to the Employability Service or email employability@scotborders.gov.uk

You can also find more about the support we have to offer, by visiting our website for more information https://www.scotborders.gov.uk/help-finding-job/support-employment

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