Clerical Assistant (Temporary) (MOR10852) - MOR10852
| Posting date: | 27 June 2025 |
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| Salary: | £24,995.00 to £25,409.00 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 11 July 2025 |
| Location: | Buckie, AB56 1AZ |
| Company: | Moray Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | MOR10852 |
Summary
Job Description
To provide efficient and effective reception and clerical support within the nursery.
Requirements
This post is considered to be a ‘Regulated Role’ under the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020. Under the Act, it is a legal requirement for an individual undertaking a regulated role with children or protected adults to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme. Therefore, the successful candidate will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check prior to any formal offer of employment being made by Moray Council.
Responsibilities
Provide a general reception service to members of the public and visitors to the nursery.
Provide a clerical support service to the nursery.
Provide a general support service to the nursery.
Participate in the Council's employee review and development programme.
The Individual
Experience in clerical work including figure work, data entry, word processing, record keeping and filing
Experience of working in a busy office environment using relevant technology and equipment e.g. photocopier, email, Intra/Internet
4 SQA National 5 grades or equivalent at level 3 or above including English and Maths/Arithmetic *
Recognised qualification for word processing, e.g. ICDL or equivalent *
Recognised qualification for spreadsheets, e.g. ICDL or equivalent *
High level of accuracy in work
Ability to prioritise own workload
Ability to use initiative in day to day tasks
Ability to participate as a team member
Effective written and oral communication skills
Ability to deliver a high level of customer care
Effective organisational and time management skills
Self confident and self motivated
Appreciation and acceptance of, and commitment to the importance of confidentiality
Experience of operating software applications including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Ability to demonstrate good literacy and numeracy skills
Ability to identify and suggest improvements
Flexible and adaptable
Understanding of and ability to demonstrate key inter-personal skills on the telephone, by email and face to face
Willingness to accept direction/delegation
Ability to develop effective working relationships
Ability to work in an open plan/shared office
Flexibility to meet the needs and demands of the service
Ability to work in different offices depending on the needs of the service
Ability to work under pressure whilst meeting deadlines
Capacity to deal with some emotionally difficult and sensitive situations
Temporary Post until 27 March 2026
Closing Date: 11th July 2025
Starting Salary: £24995 (pro rata)
£13.26 per hour
8 hours per week (term time)
For further information, contact Victoria Walker - 07790 346174
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