H&T 2000 - G1 Clerical Assistant (609405) - 2000-409171965
| Posting date: | 18 July 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £24,325.00 to £27,391.00 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 02 August 2025 |
| Location: | Hamilton, ML3 0AA |
| Company: | South Lanarkshire Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 2000-409171965 |
Summary
INTERNAL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY VIA OPPORTUNITY MARKETPLACE AND COMPLETE THEIR SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS EITHER VIA THE ME TAB ON FUSION PRIOR TO STARTING THE APPLICATION FORM OR BY CLICKING ON THE LINK AS PART OF THE APPLICATION PROCESS IN THE SECTION OF THE FORM TITLED “REVIEW SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS”.
Hours: 35 hours per week
Salary: £24,325 - £27,391 per year
Vacancy: Permanent
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We are looking for a Clerical Assistant to join our team based in Council Headquarters.
You will undertake a wide range of clerical duties including filing, faxing, photocopying and data input, taking minutes at meetings and dealing with a varied workload.
Excellent customer service is our priority therefore you will display the necessary commitment to customer care and preferably have previous experience of handling customer enquiries by telephone.
Effective communication skills are essential, as is the ability to display IT skills, especially in Microsoft Word and Excel.
You will have the ability to effectively prioritise your own workload, respond to changing priorities and be able to contribute effectively to team goals and projects.
When completing the application process please ensure that you cover the following areas:
- Please provide evidence of your experience and achievements in the five specific behaviours framework. 'Efficient, Flexible, Leading, Working with Others and Performing’.
Please note we do not accept CVs, any submitted will be disregarded. If you require to submit additional information to support your application, please upload this under supporting documents.
Please apply online - All correspondence will be via your email address.
Preferred candidates identified after the selection event process will be required to assist the recruitment team, if need be, to ensure timely completion of recruitment checks. If recruitment checks are not completed within a reasonable timescale you may automatically be withdrawn from this position.
Canvassing of Elected Members or employees of South Lanarkshire's Council directly or indirectly in connection with any appointment within the Council shall disqualify the applicant.
Legislative Information
This post is excepted in terms of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 2003.
Foreign Police Check
Candidates should be able to detail any gaps in employment and provide a foreign police check where applicable for any periods living or working abroad.
Equal Opportunities and Armed Forces Community Covenant
South Lanarkshire Council is an Equal Opportunities employer and encourages applications from all members of the community. As a user of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum competency/behaviour requirements for the position.
South Lanarkshire Council is committed to providing support to members of the armed forces, veterans and their families which is set out in the Armed Forces Community Covenant. Veterans are guaranteed an interview who meet the minimum requirements for the position.
As an employee of South Lanarkshire Council you would also receive a wide range of benefits including:
- Enrolment in award winning local government pension scheme
Up to 33 days annual leave
Public holiday entitlement (up to 10 days)
Occupational sick pay
Family friendly policies - flexible working and leave, maternity/paternity leave enhanced leave.
Employee Discounts – including discounts at the cinema.
Range of benefits to support you (Cycle to Work Scheme, Physiotherapy, Employee Assistance Program which offers practical and emotional support)
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Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme