Secretary (Business Support) - WDN05786
| Posting date: | 18 February 2025 |
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| Salary: | £29,380.89 to £31,096.30 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 03 March 2025 |
| Location: | Dumbarton, G82 1QL |
| Company: | West Dunbartonshire Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | WDN05786 |
Summary
Job Description
*Please note this post is fixed term until 05/10/2025
An opportunity has arisen for a fixed term position within the Senior Management Team of West Dunbartonshire Health and Social Care Partnership (WDCHCP) which is a strategic partnership between West Dunbartonshire Council and NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde. It brings together both NHS and Local Authority responsibilities for community-based health and social care services within a single, integrated structure.
WDHSCP covers the entire population of the local authority of West Dunbartonshire Council. The total population of the Council area is 89,130 and the main centres within the Council area are Clydebank, Dumbarton and Alexandria. West Dunbartonshire HSCP’s vision is Improving lives with the people of West Dunbartonshire.
Requirements
What you'll bring to the role:·
HNC/SVQ3 in a relevant discipline or equivalent relevant experience
· Experience in working at a corporate level
· Experience of working in a pressurised environment
· Experience of using Microsoft Office packages
· Self-motivated and ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
· Good numeracy and literacy skills
Responsibilities
Key tasks will include but are not restricted to:
· Provide confidential, comprehensive, professional secretarial and administrative support to the Senior Management Team.
- Minute taking experience is essential.
· Work collaboratively with all members of the Business Support Team and colleagues across the organisation
· Have a good understanding of the HSCP’s corporate agenda and the services delivered via each service area.
· Extensive diary management and forward planning to include the management of meetings, functions and appointments across Council and NHS systems.
· Screen telephone calls, enquiries and requests
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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http://www.west-dunbarton.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/working-for-us/about-us/
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http://www.west-dunbarton.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/working-for-us/benefits-of-working-with-us/
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