Total 23 administrative clerical job vacancies in leicester leicestershire le1 1ab

What skills and experience we're looking for

Essential:

• Great interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Level 2 qualifications in maths/numeracy and English/ literacy.
• Effective ICT skills, particularly word, excel & outlook.
• A logical mind and an attention to detail.
• Experience of working with database / ICT system.
• Experience of working within the requirements of GDPR.
• Ability and willingness to undertake professional development.

Desirable:

• Experience of working in a school environment.
• Experience of education database ICT system
• Knowledge of health and safety procedures.

What the school offers its staff

Ashby is also a school built on the power of its staff. We have a great team of professionals, with exceptional subject knowledge, who enthuse students about the subjects they love. Ashby School also takes huge pride in growing the professionals of the future; working closely with a range of local ITT providers, as well as utilising professional development opportunities both within and beyond the MAT to ensure that investing in our staff is a key feature in our improvement strategy. This is evidenced by so many of our staff staying at Ashby year after year with several growing from their NQT year into Senior Leadership positions and giving back to their school community through the work they do.

Such investment in staff is also indicative of our willingness to work with those we employ. We know that through a career, things change and new challenges arise. We are proud of the work that we do with staff to ensure that we can find ways to adapt to need and, as such, this post is offered alongside a willingness to discuss flexible working approaches.

We look forward to your application and showing you that ‘Anything is Possible’ in such an innovative and exciting setting!

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Administrative Officer – Attendance and AdministrationGrade 7, Points 11-14, £25,998 - £27,273Actual salary: £21,934 - £23,01037 hours a week, 38.4 weeks
Required from January 2025. Post is offered until end of August 2025 in the first instance.Whilst offered flexibly, we are interested in employing someone who can work from 7:30am each day.
Ashby School is looking to add to its administrative team!
We are a large and busy secondary school and are looking to add capacity to our administrative team. The primary focus of the role will be facilitation of our payroll and personnel systems. However, the role will also work flexibility to support our broader administrative functions in particular to provide support for any necessary cover arrangements and to also train in the support of our educational visit coordinator.
We are interested in candidates who like the challenge of doing different roles within an organisation; who work well in a team but who also have the capacity to be a self-starter and a completer-finisher. We welcome experience of working with database systems within or beyond education, but we also offer full training to those who can demonstrate the aptitude and attitude to be successful.We are looking for someone whose values match ours, whose ethos resonates with our school, who is invested in the promotion of young people through the value of education and who thrive on working in a busy and buzzy environment. Closing date for applications is 9am Monday 25th November 2024.If you think this could be just what you are looking for, we look forward to welcoming your application!At LiFE Multi Academy Trust and Ashby school we embed the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion into everything we do. As a Trust we actively encourage applications from those in minority groups and with diverse backgrounds.
LiFE Multi Academy Trust and Ashby school are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment will be subject to a DBS check and an online search.

Job Purpose:

Before applying for this job, it is important that you read the Applicant Guidance by clicking on this link and the Job Profile attached. These explain the job role and the type of person we're looking for.

Location: Marischal College, Broad Street, Aberdeen

Duration: Apprenticeship, Part Time

The Modern Apprenticeship Programme is targeted at building our workforce of the future. Funding for training is available for applicants aged 16-19 and 20-24 (depending on the framework) and for disabled and care-experienced applicants between the age of 16-29. Please ensure, if you are applying for a Modern Apprentice post, that you meet one of these criteria.

Paste job purpose/about the role

The purpose of this role is to deliver a high quality administrative support service to the Registrars team and the citizens of Aberdeen. You will support the administration processes for the registration of births, deaths and marriages within Aberdeen City, as well as taking phone call enquiries from citizens.

We are seeking motivated and enthusiastic individuals to join the Registrar of Births, Deaths and Marriages team as Modern Apprentices. This is an exciting opportunity to learn about this vital statutory service.

The post holder needs to hold as a minimum:

• Standard Grades National 4 and 5 qualification(s) or
• Relevant work experience

The postholder is able to demonstrate:

• Ability to understand and follow instructions
• Self-motivated team player
• Excellent written and numeracy skills

About Us

Please see the Job Profile for further details.

Aberdeen City Council is an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. For further information, please see our Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Recruitment pack.

Flexible Working

We are happy to talk flexible working and offer flexible working for most roles in the organisation meaning that many of our employees enjoy the freedom of choosing a working pattern that suits them as much as it suits the organisation.

Disability Confident

We are a Disability Confident Employer. If you consider yourself to have a disability and think you may require a reasonable adjustment to be made for this part of the selection process, or would like further information in relation to reasonable adjustments, please contact AskHR@aberdeencity.gov.uk.

Armed Forces

We are a forces-friendly employer, have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are a silver award recipient in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme. We have a specific email address for those in the forces, those who have left the forces, as well as their partners / spouses / families: armedforces@aberdeencity.gov.uk. We are able to answer questions about jobs and our application / selection process, as well as about our employee support provisions.

Guaranteed Interview Scheme

We have a number of guaranteed interview schemes available to applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role they are applying for who:

• have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010 (all jobs)
• looked after young people, those that are in continuing care or are a care leaver up to the age of 29 (all jobs)
• are aged 16-24 and live in Aberdeen City or have been to an Aberdeen City Council school and are applying for a Modern Apprenticeship (except Trades apprenticeships)
• have done a Foundation Apprenticeship with Aberdeen City Council and are applying for any apprenticeships relevant to the area in which they did their Foundation Apprenticeship
• are New Scots* aged 16-24 and are applying for any apprenticeships

*"New Scots" are defined as refugees and asylum seekers who are in Scottish communities and include those who have been granted refugee status or another form of humanitarian protection, people seeking asylum, those who have been refused asylum, and those whose application has been refused but who remain in Scotland.

Further information can be found at https://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/services/jobs

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Please see the attached Job Description for a comprehensive list of responsibilities. The below list represents an outline of the main duties and responsibilities. Respond to, and ensure internal and external telephone calls are dealt with in a timely, polite and courteous manner. Monitor and manage a shared email box and calendar. Record and update data on the relevant clinical trial documentation/computer systems. Accept the delivery and process all incoming post and clinical trial materials. Carry out required environmental checks of the clinical trials under supervision of the technical staff. Raise record and issue invoices for the clinical trials services to ensure regular income is collected and deal with financial discrepancies. Produce regular reports from databases to monitor performance indicators/metrics, local processes and compliance. To report any employment or staff issues of concern. To assist in the induction and training of all staff .

A Vacancy at University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust.


This is an exciting opportunity for a conscientious, enthusiastic and motivated person to provide clerical administrative support to the pharmacy clinical trials service at the University Hospitals of Leicester (UHL).

This role will be based at the Leicester Royal Infirmary; however the successful candidate may on occasion be required to work at other sites.

You will need to have completed a NVQ3 in Business Administration/Customer Services, RSA3 or have the equivalent experience to meet the criteria listed on the job specification.

You will also need to have the relevant office administrative/clerical experience for this exciting role?

For further details / informal visits contact

Helen Robinson - helen.m.robinson@uhl-tr.nhs.uk phone: 0116 2586103




This is an interesting and varied role and involves supporting the service through daily activities within the busy pharmacy clinical trials environment.

The successful candidate will need to show focus on attention to detail and have good communication and IT skills.

A confident courteous telephone manner is required as well as a willingness to learn new systems of work.

A Pharmacy Stock Management qualification is essential to perform duties outlined in the job description.

If you do not currently have this qualification but meet other criteria and you are the preferred candidate, as a requirement of taking the post, it will be mandatory that you complete this course within 6 to 9 months of being appointed. Training will be provided to support and develop you to complete the course to ensure you are able to fulfil all requirements of the role.

As part of this role you will be expected to show initiative, be able to work independently and at the same time be a good team player.

For workload to be managed and deadlines to be met, is is essential for you to demonstrate, that you are efficient and well organised.

You will also be required to be professional, demonstrate sensitivity and maintain confidentiality at all times.

If you think that you meet the criteria for this post then we would love to hear from you.

We are one of the biggest and busiest NHS trusts in the country, incorporating the Leicester General, Glenfield and Leicester Royal Infirmary hospitals. We have our very own Children’s Hospital and run one of the country’s leading heart centres.

Our team is made up of more than 17,000 staff providing a range of services primarily for the one million residents of Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.

We work with partners at the University of Leicester and De Montfort University providing world-class teaching to nurture and develop the next generation of doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals, many of whom go on to spend their working lives with us.

Our vision is clear: to be leading in healthcare and trusted in communities. The values we hold as we work towards our vision are vital: we are compassionate, we are proud, we are inclusive, and we are one team. We are UHL. Our values are the foundation of a positive culture, and we will work to ensure they translate into an everyday reality for all.

About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust: (leicestershospitals.nhs.uk)

Please see the attached Job Description for a comprehensive list of responsibilities. The below list represents an outline of the main duties and responsibilities.
• Respond to, and ensure internal and external telephone calls are dealt with in a timely, polite and courteous manner.
• Monitor and manage a shared email box and calendar.
• Record and update data on the relevant clinical trial documentation/computer systems.
• Accept the delivery and process all incoming post and clinical trial materials.
• Carry out required environmental checks of the clinical trials under supervision of the technical staff.
• Raise record and issue invoices for the clinical trials services to ensure regular income is collected and deal with financial discrepancies.
• Produce regular reports from databases to monitor performance indicators/metrics, local processes and compliance.
• To report any employment or staff issues of concern.
• To assist in the induction and training of all staff .


This advert closes on Thursday 31 Oct 2024

To contribute to the provision of an accurate, efficient and effective financial service for the charity.

If you like what you've read and would like more information on the duties and responsibilities of this role, please click on the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Job Advertisement

NLC3 £22,842 - £23,764 (Pro Rata)

We are looking for an enthusiastic, hardworking, friendly and reliable individuals to join our teams across Early learning and childcare to help ensure the provision of a high quality and effective service within our Family Learning Centres.

The duties will include typing, cash handling, filing, reception and telephone duties as well as reprographic work. This role will be office based within a large, busy nursery setting. As this role would include engaging with parents and families, we would require a warm and approachable candidate with excellent communication skills to encompass our nursery ethos.

Moderate experience of working within a clerical/administrative environment with knowledge of Microsoft packages is desirable. The applicant should have the ability to work on their own initiative as well as part of a larger team and be able to prioritise and meet deadlines effectively.

Please note that as part of this role you will be required to become a Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme member.

Please see attached list of vacancies.

All posts are for 52 weeks and temporary until June 2025.

Working here at North Lanarkshire Council

If you’re considering a career with us, you’ll be keen to know what’s in it for you. We have a great package of benefits available, from health and wellbeing to finances and family. This includes 26 days annual leave and 6 public holidays*, and a wide range of offers available to you through our NLLifereward site. We also have a full package of learning and development through our learning academy LearnNL to help you reach your full potential and further your career.

For more information on local authority careers visit the myjobscotland career hub.

North Lanarkshire Council are Happy to Talk Flexible Working, we operate a
Smarter Working Policy.

Click here to see our Recruitment Charter.

*For all casual/sessional roles, you will receive 12.1% of your hourly rate for every hour worked in total recompense for annual leave, including public holidays. These rates will be indicated separately on your payslip. You will only be paid for the hours that you work.

We are a Disability Confident Leader and offer a guaranteed interview to applicants who consider themselves to be disabled and who meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description.

We have also adopted the Armed Forces Community Covenant to show our support for service personnel, veterans and their families. We offer a guaranteed interview for service leavers, spouses, reservists and veterans, as long as they meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description.

North Lanarkshire Council is committed to #KeepingThePromise. This means that if you have ever been in care (looked after at home with a social worker, lived with a relative other than your parents, experienced foster, residential or secure care) you are entitled to a guaranteed interview for this post, as long as you meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description. This is one way North Lanarkshire is demonstrating our commitment to supporting Care-Experienced People.

Alternative Application Packs can be requested in other formats for example, Large Print, Braille, and Audio. To request an alternative Application Pack please phone 01698 403151.

The following link contains our Easy Read documents which will help explain the process and what happens during the selection process.

Easy Read – My NL

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Grade 4: £19,466 - £19,627 (pending pay award)Contract Type: Permanent37 hpw term time only plus 5 inset days (39 weeks per year)Start Date: As soon as possibleAbout us:
Birch Wood School is dedicated to providing exceptional education and support for students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). We provide a broad, enriched and expanding curriculum which is based on National Curriculum guidelines. We are passionate about making a positive impact on our students’ lives and supporting their educational journey.Role Overview:
We are seeking a professional and friendly receptionist to assist our students, staff, and visitors from arrival to departure. Primarily stationed at our Birch Wood vale reception, this role involves managing outgoing mail, responding to email and telephone inquiries, and providing support with student attendance and general administration. Strong customer service, communication, and administrative skills are essential, as well as experience in a busy office environment. Being energetic, personable, and proficient in IT is key to effectively managing various administrative duties, which are vital for the smooth running of the School.The ideal candidate will:
Have experience of working in a busy office environment Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate with individuals at a range of levels Be highly organised with a keen eye for detail The ability to be flexible and adaptable Have experience of working with various ICT packages including Microsoft Office Have experience of various school systems e.g. SIMS, Arbor, although training will be given Have the ability to deal with confidential matters sensitively with professionalism and integrity Have the ability to react and adapt positively to change whilst remaining calm under pressure We can offer:
A nurturing, caring and friendly environment Dynamic and energetic whole school team who work in partnership to support all children to succeed at our school Membership of Local Government Pension Scheme Staff parking available Access to the School's Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) If you would like to apply, please download the attached application form. For any enquiries regarding this post please contact the school office.
Deadline for applications: Wednesday 16th October 2024 midnight
Interviews: w/c 28th October 2024

What skills and experience we're looking for

Essential

• Great interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Level 2 qualifications in maths/numeracy and English/ literacy.
• Effective ICT skills, particularly word, excel & outlook.
• A logical mind and an attention to detail.
• Experience of working with database / ICT system.
• Experience of working within the requirements of GDPR.
• Ability and willingness to undertake professional development.

Empathy with young people and a desire to see them reach their potential regardless of barriers

Desirable

• Experience of working in a school environment.
• Experience of education database ICT system
• Awareness of child protection

Knowledge of health and safety procedures.

What the school offers its staff

We support our students’ learning through a range of staff positions including support within faculties, administrative support for the smooth running of our school, our data team to support tracking and intervention of student progress and our reprographics and library team who support our students to open their minds through reading. We also have an active and engaged team of technicians working in our practical subjects to both support and facilitate learning in a student facing way.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

INTERNAL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY VIA MYSELF

This vacancy is internal and open to applications from employees of North Lanarkshire Council and Associated Employers* only. The "Apply now" button is not activated for this role. Please log into your MySelf account for further instructions on how to apply as an internal candidate. *Fusion Assets, NLP LLP

NLC5- £24,628- £26,082

North Lanarkshire Council, as one of Scotland’s largest local authorities, is leading an exciting and ambitious regeneration programme for its town centres and surrounding areas as part of its plans for inclusive economic growth. Working with a variety of partners, the Enterprise and Communities service has a key role in guiding this regeneration towards sustainable development. We are committed to creating prosperity and making North Lanarkshire a great place to live, learn, work, invest and visit.

You will primarily be based within Motherwell; however, you may be required to work from any Housing Office throughout North Lanarkshire. Working for the Chief Officer(Housing Management), you will be responsible for assisting in the provision of an efficient operational service in all areas of administration, staff training and development, assisting with Housing Locality duties when required.

Responsible for the supervision of clerical staff, delegating workloads and ensuring deadlines are met, you will have excellent organisational skills, be a self-starter and have a flexible approach to work, which includes dealing with customers and a wide range of Council services.

Moderate relevant administrative experience, good keyboard skills, a working knowledge of Microsoft Office and experience of dealing with the public are essential. You should also have relevant administration experience. Knowledge of Council and Housing services, supervisory skills and customer care training are desirable.

WORK PATTERN-

35 hours per week

Working here at North Lanarkshire Council

If you’re considering a career with us, you’ll be keen to know what’s in it for you. We have a great package of benefits available, from health and wellbeing to finances and family. This includes 27 days annual leave and 6 public holidays*, and a wide range of benefits available to you, find out more at work well NL.. We also have a full package of learning and development through our learning academy LearnNL to help you reach your full potential and further your career.

For more information on local authority careers visit the myjobscotland career hub

North Lanarkshire Council are Happy to Talk Flexible Working, we operate a Smarter Working Policy.

Click here to see our  Recruitment Charter.

*For all casual/sessional roles, you will receive 12.1% of your hourly rate for every hour worked in total recompense for annual leave, including public holidays. These rates will be indicated separately on your payslip. You will only be paid for the hours that you work.

We are a Disability Confident Leader and offer a guaranteed interview to applicants who consider themselves to be disabled, as long as they meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description.

We have also adopted the Armed Forces Community Covenant to show our support for service personnel, veterans and their families. We offer a guaranteed interview for service leavers, spouses, reservists and veterans, as long as they meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description.

North Lanarkshire Council is committed to #KeepingThePromise. This means that if you have ever been in care (looked after at home with a social worker, lived with a relative other than your parents, experienced foster, residential or secure care) you are entitled to a guaranteed interview for this post, as long as you meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description. This is one way North Lanarkshire is demonstrating our commitment to supporting Care-Experienced People.

The Plan for North Lanarkshire is to be the place to live, learn, work, invest and visit. The Council recognises that work is an important part of adult life and is critical to our wellbeing and shaping how we live. The Fair Work Convention’s Framework defines Fair Work as work that offers effective voice, fulfilment, opportunity, respect and security. We believe Fair Work can boost creativity, realise untapped potential and increase productivity. To find out more click on the link.

Alternative Application Packs can be requested in other formats for example, Large Print, Braille, and Audio. To request an alternative Application Pack please phone 01698 403151.

The following link contains our Easy Read documents which will help explain the process and what happens during the selection process: Easy Read – My NL

***PLEASE NOTE WE DO NOT ACCEPT CVS IN PLACE OF THE APPLICATION FORM. TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS VACANCY YOU MUST ENSURE AN APPLICATION FORM IS SUBMITTED. ANY CV SUBMISSIONS WILL BE DISREGARDED.***

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

North Lanarkshire Council, as one of Scotland’s largest local authorities, is leading an exciting and ambitious regeneration programme for its town centres and surrounding areas as part of its plans for inclusive economic growth. Working with a variety of partners, the Enterprise and Communities service has a key role in guiding this regeneration towards sustainable development. We are committed to creating prosperity and making North Lanarkshire a great place to live, learn, work, invest and visit.

Hybrid working between home and an office base in Motherwell, you will assist in the provision of a comprehensive administrative support service, including personnel and finance duties and providing advice and assistance to the public on a full range of housing and property services.

Your main duties will include co-ordinating and scheduling inspections and repairs with contractors and members of the public. This will include co-ordination of appointed inspections and repairs via the use of Dynamic Resource Scheduling Tool /equivalent, invoicing, input to HSMS systems and retrieval of information, dealing with enquiries from customers, elected members and other service and general administrative support.

You should be IT literate with a working knowledge of Microsoft computer packages together with moderate experience of working within a clerical or administrative environment. Excellent organisational and communication skills, both oral and written and a professional manner are essential. Self-motivated, you should have the ability to prioritise your own workload to meet deadlines and maintain a high degree of confidentiality.

A working knowledge of HSMS and E-Financial systems and experience/knowledge of current housing or property related environment are desirable.

Working here at North Lanarkshire Council

If you’re considering a career with us, you’ll be keen to know what’s in it for you. We have a great package of benefits available, from health and wellbeing to finances and family. This includes 27 days annual leave and 6 public holidays*, and a wide range of offers available to you through our NLLife reward site. We also have a full package of learning and development through our learning academy LearnNL to help you reach your full potential and further your career.

For more information on local authority careers visit the myjobscotland career hub

North Lanarkshire Council are Happy to Talk Flexible Working, we operate a Smarter Working Policy.

Click here to see our Recruitment Charter.

*For all casual/sessional roles, you will receive 12.1% of your hourly rate for every hour worked in total recompense for annual leave, including public holidays. These rates will be indicated separately on your payslip. You will only be paid for the hours that you work.

We are a Disability Confident Leader and offer a guaranteed interview to applicants who consider themselves to be disabled, as long as they meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description.

We have also adopted the Armed Forces Community Covenant to show our support for service personnel, veterans and their families. We offer a guaranteed interview for service leavers, spouses, reservists and veterans, as long as they meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description.

North Lanarkshire Council is committed to #KeepingThePromise. This means that if you have ever been in care (looked after at home with a social worker, lived with a relative other than your parents, experienced foster, residential or secure care) you are entitled to a guaranteed interview for this post, as long as you meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description. This is one way North Lanarkshire is demonstrating our commitment to supporting Care-Experienced People.

The Plan for North Lanarkshire is to be the place to live, learn, work, invest and visit. The Council recognises that work is an important part of adult life and is critical to our wellbeing and shaping how we live. The Fair Work Convention’s Framework defines Fair Work as work that offers effective voice, fulfilment, opportunity, respect and security. We believe Fair Work can boost creativity, realise untapped potential and increase productivity. To find out more click on the link.

Alternative Application Packs can be requested in other formats for example, Large Print, Braille, and Audio. To request an alternative Application Pack please phone 01698 403151.

The following link contains our Easy Read documents which will help explain the process and what happens during the selection process: Easy Read – My NL

***PLEASE NOTE WE DO NOT ACCEPT CVS IN PLACE OF THE APPLICATION FORM. TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS VACANCY YOU MUST ENSURE AN APPLICATION FORM IS SUBMITTED. ANY CV SUBMISSIONS WILL BE DISREGARDED.***

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

INTERNAL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY VIA MYSELF

This vacancy is internal and open to applications from employees of North Lanarkshire Council and Associated Employers* only. The "Apply now" button is not activated for this role. Please log into your MySelf account for further instructions on how to apply as an internal candidate.

*Fusion Assets, NLP LLP

North Lanarkshire Council, as one of Scotland’s largest local authorities, is leading an exciting and ambitious regeneration programme for its town centres and surrounding areas as part of its plans for inclusive economic growth. Working with a variety of partners, the Enterprise and Communities service has a key role in guiding this regeneration towards sustainable development. We are committed to creating prosperity and making North Lanarkshire a great place to live, learn, work, invest and visit.

In this role you will provide administrative support to the Housing Property Services division. You will provide general clerical support, process invoices, maintain and update databases and deal with enquiries from members of the public and other stakeholders.

Moderate experience of working within a clerical/administrative environment together with good keyboard skills are essential. Experience of dealing with the public, knowledge of Council and Housing Services and customer care training are desirable.

The hours of work will be Mon-Thu 8.45am-4.45pm Fri 8.45am-4.15pm

Working here at North Lanarkshire Council

If you’re considering a career with us, you’ll be keen to know what’s in it for you. We have a great package of benefits available, from health and wellbeing to finances and family. This includes 27 days annual leave and 6 public holidays*, and a wide range of benefits available to you, find out more at work well NL. We also have a full package of learning and development through our learning academy LearnNL to help you reach your full potential and further your career.

For more information on local authority careers visit the myjobscotland career hub

North Lanarkshire Council are Happy to Talk Flexible Working, we operate a Smarter Working Policy.

Click here to see our Recruitment Charter.

*For all casual/sessional roles, you will receive 12.1% of your hourly rate for every hour worked in total recompense for annual leave, including public holidays. These rates will be indicated separately on your payslip. You will only be paid for the hours that you work.

We are a Disability Confident Leader and offer a guaranteed interview to applicants who consider themselves to be disabled, as long as they meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description.

We have also adopted the Armed Forces Community Covenant to show our support for service personnel, veterans and their families. We offer a guaranteed interview for service leavers, spouses, reservists and veterans, as long as they meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description.

North Lanarkshire Council is committed to #KeepingThePromise. This means that if you have ever been in care (looked after at home with a social worker, lived with a relative other than your parents, experienced foster, residential or secure care) you are entitled to a guaranteed interview for this post, as long as you meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description. This is one way North Lanarkshire is demonstrating our commitment to supporting Care-Experienced People.

The Plan for North Lanarkshire is to be the place to live, learn, work, invest and visit. The Council recognises that work is an important part of adult life and is critical to our wellbeing and shaping how we live. The Fair Work Convention’s Framework defines Fair Work as work that offers effective voice, fulfilment, opportunity, respect and security. We believe Fair Work can boost creativity, realise untapped potential and increase productivity. To find out more click on the link.

Alternative Application Packs can be requested in other formats for example, Large Print, Braille, and Audio. To request an alternative Application Pack please phone 01698 403151.

The following link contains our Easy Read documents which will help explain the process and what happens during the selection process: Easy Read – My NL

***PLEASE NOTE WE DO NOT ACCEPT CVS IN PLACE OF THE APPLICATION FORM. TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS VACANCY YOU MUST ENSURE AN APPLICATION FORM IS SUBMITTED. ANY CV SUBMISSIONS WILL BE DISREGARDED.***

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Administrative Assistant - Level 2Full time - 37 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (term time), Marriott Primary School is a welcoming primary school, which is at the heart of the community of Saffron Lane in Leicester.The School is a good one, and prides itself on its determination to remove any barriers to learning, supporting families in order to ensure that children achieve their best.
We are looking to appoint an Administrative Assistant to work in our busy office. This is a new role to support the existing office team. The ideal candidate will be an enthusiastic, highly organised person responsible for completing a number of administration tasks and be able to prioritise work effectively. Working as part of a team and using your own initiative is essential.
We are looking for a team player with a ‘can do’ attitude and an ability to look for solutions and take responsibility for their own work. You will need to have experience of working in a very demanding and constantly changing environment and be able to remain calm under pressure.
We are proud to offer:
A dedicated, hard-working and enthusiastic group of staff
A positive caring ethos where all are valued
A diverse and inclusive environment
A dedicated and committed Governing Body
If you would like an informal and confidential discussion about this new exciting post, arrange a visit to the school or to find out further information how to apply, please contact Debbie Whitfield (Business Manager).
Closing date: Monday 24th June 2024 (noon)
Interview: Monday 1st July 2024

Receptionist/Administrative Assistant - Full time, term time onlyBirkett House School requires a receptionist/administrative assistant for a very busy school office to commence after the summer holiday period. The successful candidate will be working on the main reception desk being 'meet and greet' so excellent communication skills and pleasant disposition are essential. There is also an element of administration linked to this role and therefore you will need to have a good attention to detail. The role is based at our main Wigston site.
Birkett House is a very popular and successful all age special school for pupils with learning difficulties. We are a multi-sited school in south Leicestershire. The main school site is in Wigston and we also have inclusion units at Thistly Meadow Primary School (Blaby), Little Hill Primary School (Wigston), Thomas Estley Community College (Broughton Astley) and a purpose built Senior Department based in Countesthorpe. You will need:
• Excellent communication skills & a pleasant disposition. • Educated to GCSE level in English & Maths • To be committed to a busy environment which can be highly demanding at times. • To work to promote excellence in all aspects of the school ethos • To enjoy the challenge associated with achieving the best • To be enthusiastic and committed and want to join a dynamic and dedicated school staff.Job information:You must have the ability to work on your own initiative to ensure school administrative needs are met. Your priority will be customer facing, dealing with parents & visitors in house and on telephones. You must have existing admin-based skills using a variety of Microsoft Office software and a recognisable experience of using other databases. You will be required to take the notes at certain governor meetings. You will need to be flexible as work will be driven by a number of class-based staff requests. You will have responsibility for sending out notifications to parents/carers, updating the website, monitoring class based spend, managing the School’s incoming email account and pupil database, along with other specific duties.Contract term Permanent Contract type Term time only (38 weeks/year) Working hours Between 32.5 to 35 hours, starting at between 9-9.30am and finishing at 4.30pm. Salary Starting Salary grade 5, point 7-8. Pro rata of F.T.E. which is £23,118. For example if working 35 hrs/week actual salary would be £18,235.This is an exciting opportunity to join an outward-looking school and to contribute to the development of special education in Leicestershire. If you are outgoing, flexible, pupil-focused and enjoy working with all kinds of people download and complete an application form and send along with a letter of application explaining why you believe you have the skills and knowledge to deliver this role successfully. Visits are encouraged up to the closing date. Please contact Gaynor Hall (Business Manager) if you wish to arrange a visit or indeed have any questions. Closing date: Sunday 9th June, Interview date: Tuesday 18th June 2024.