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Administrative Assistant, Stromness Academy - ORK08539

Full-time

Stromness, KW16 3JS, England

Administrative / Clerical

3 months ago

AdvertEDUCATION, LEISURE AND HOUSINGStromness Academy Administrative Assistant35 hours per week, Term TimePermanent£26,666 - £27,.....

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EDUCATION, LEISURE AND HOUSING
Stromness Academy

Administrative Assistant

35 hours per week, Term Time
Permanent
£26,666 - £27,232 / £14.61 - £14.92 per hour (including Distant Islands Allowance)

We are looking for an Administrative Assistant to join our established team which provides all aspects of clerical and administrative support within the school. You will be required to undertake a wide variety of duties within this demanding environment. Previous experience in general administrative and reception duties, dealing with the public, Microsoft Office packages, and management database systems is essential.

You must be highly motivated and have a flexible and positive approach to all aspects of work. Your communication and organisational skills must be of the highest standard as you will be required to work on your own initiative and as part of a team liaising with the public, the pupils, the staff and parents. You should be able to uphold the highest levels of confidentiality.

Excellent attention to detail, accuracy, and precision will also be some of your main strengths as these qualities are crucial within this role.

You should hold a SCQF Level 5 qualification (i.e. SVQ2, National 5 or equivalent) in a relevant subject. Where the essential qualification is not held, a minimum of 2 years' experience of working in an administrative role is required.

This post is subject to membership of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme in respect of regulated work with children.

You should be able to travel efficiently and effectively between work locations within Orkney to meet the operational requirements of the Service.

Prospective applicants are invited to discuss the post by contacting Graeme Horne, Business Manager, on 01856 850660 or email graeme.horne@orkney.gov.uk

Closing date: Sunday 18 August 2024

Please note that interview expenses are not payable for this post.

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Orkney Islands Council

Clerical Assistant - Stromness Academy - ORK08321

Full-time

Stromness, KW16 3JS, England

Administrative / Clerical

4 months ago

AdvertEDUCATION, LEISURE AND HOUSINGStromness Academy Clerical Assistant 20.5 hours per week, 41 weeks per yearPermanent£25,918 -.....

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EDUCATION, LEISURE AND HOUSING
Stromness Academy

Clerical Assistant

20.5 hours per week, 41 weeks per year
Permanent
£25,918 - £26,119 pro rata / £14.20 - £14.31 per hour (including Distant Islands Allowance)

We require a Clerical Assistant to provide all aspects of administrative support to Stromness Academy.

Previous experience in general administrative, customer-facing reception duties, Microsoft Office packages and basic financial systems is essential.

Duties will include maintaining records and databases, answering calls from the public, and all other administrative requirements on a day-to-day basis within this varied, but demanding environment.

A positive and enthusiastic team player is required who enjoys interacting with children and adults in a busy environment.

You should hold a qualification at SCQF 5/6 i.e., SVQ2, National 5, Standard Grades, O Grade, Intermediate 2, SVQ3, Higher, National Certificate, Foundation Apprenticeship in an administrative subject OR, where this is not held, there is a requirement to have minimum of 2 years' previous relevant experience, as detailed in the experience section of this person specification.

This post is subject to membership of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme in respect of regulated work with children.

Prospective applicants are invited to discuss the post by contacting Graeme Horne, Business Manager, telephone 01856 850660 or email graemeeunson.horne@glow.orkneyschools.org.uk

Closing Date: Sunday 23 June 2024

Please note interview expenses are not payable for this post.