Management Assistant, 2 High Street, Perth - PKC11978

£20,001 - £30,000

Perth and Kinross Council, Perth

Full time
Permanent

Posted today, 1 Oct | Get your application in now to be one of the first to apply.

Closing date: 14-10-2024 (In 12 days)

job Ref: PKC11978

Full Job Description

Job Description

Management Assistant - PKC11978
£23,838 - £25,189
2 High Street, Perth

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Management Assistant to work as part of the Operational Team within Business Services to support schools, parents and young people across Perth & Kinross.

The successful postholder will be a highly organised individual who is required to work to strict deadlines in order to fulfil the statutory functions across the many areas of work this team undertakes. The varying range of tasks include approving and processing free school meals and clothing grant applications.

This post is based at 2 High Street, Perth, though we are currently operating a hybrid working arrangement. You will be required to attend 2 High Street for a minimum of 2 days per week, and additional days if requested dependent on business need.

The Individual

You will have excellent organisational skills with the ability to forward plan and manage your own workload.
You will ensure accuracy and attention to detail in all areas of responsibility.
You will have excellent communication skills and be able to deal effectively with internal and external customers in all areas of work; demonstrating good working relationships and the ability to respond to enquiries and requests for information which often require detailed explanation.
You will have the ability to deal sensitively with confidential information.
You will have the ability to apply relevant guidance/policy and procedures in relation to administering statutory functions.
You will have Excellent IT and digital skills as these are essential to operate relevant systems: SEEMiS, MyPKC, Dashboard, EVOLVE and Integra.
You will have experience of using Microsoft Office 365, particularly Access and Excel.

If you would like any more information regarding this vacancy, please contact Gill Innes on .

Please APPLY ONLINE. Facilities are available at all public libraries in Perth and Kinross. If you have a disability and require reasonable adjustments, please call to discuss.

When completing your application for this post, please ensure that you provide contact details (including e-mail addresses) for two referees. One should be your current or most recent employer.

As part of our safer recruitment measures, any offer of employment will be subject to the successful completion of mandatory checks including eligibility to work in the UK, Disclosure Scotland or PVG, qualifications, references, and fitness to undertake the post. This may also include an Overseas Criminal Records Check if you have spent time living overseas.

A healthy work life balance is important to Perth & Kinross Council and we provide supportive management and flexible working arrangements to help you achieve a healthy work life balance. You will have access to training and support for continued professional development.

Some jobs may have been traditionally carried out predominately by one gender, but we would encourage you to apply if you meet the requirements, irrespective of your gender.

Perth & Kinross Council welcomes applications from former armed forces personnel/reservists. Many of the skills picked up during your military career could be transferred directly into a role with local government.

At PKC our values and behaviours influence our work and support us in the delivery of the Perth and Kinross Offer. In your application, and should you be invited to interview, you will be asked to describe situations that support the criteria required in the role and which also demonstrate our values and behaviours. Find out more about PKC and you could soon be joining our team!

Find out more about working for Perth & Kinross Council and living in one of the most scenic areas of Scotland here.

What we can do for you

If you are successful in a role with Perth & Kinross Council, you will have access to a range of benefits to help your physical, mental and financial wellbeing.