Personal Assistant

3 weeks ago


Dalkeith, Midlothian, United Kingdom Midlothian Council Full time
Job Vacancy

The jobholder requires a minimum qualification to HNC/SVQ3 level in Business Studies, Office Management or Administration or an acceptable equivalent qualification or relevant experience to this post. Knowledge of word processing/spreadsheets/keyboard, minute taking to multi-agency level and administrative skills are essential.

CLOSING DATE - Monday 15th July

INTERVIEW DATE - Week Commencing 29th July

Job Advert

Position Title: Personal Assistant

Directorate: Place

Location: Fairfield House

Contract Status: Permanent

Hours of Work: 36

Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, 7 hours 12 minutes per day

Weeks per year: 52

Please note that it is Midlothian Councils policy that successful applicants will be appointed to the first point on the salary scale.

Based on 36 hours over 52 weeks per year, the minimum actual salary for this position is £28,984.95 per annum.

Compliance with the mandatory Cabinet Office PSN (Public Sector Network) Code of Connection requires the Council to meet a baseline personal security standard. This requires completion of a disclosure check for all employees who can access official information. The fee for this PSN Disclosure check will be met by you.

Additional Information

If you have difficulty applying for this post or accessing attached documents, or if you have a disability and reasonable adjustment is required, please call to speak to a member of the Recruitment Team stating the post reference number.

Midlothian Council is currently undergoing a period of transformation, changing and improving the way it delivers services in Midlothian. As a consequence, there are a number of existing employees for whom we are committed to seeking suitable alternative employment within the Council in accordance with our legal obligations. Candidates are advised that, for some vacancies, internal candidates in this situation will be interviewed before the wider selection pool and a slightly longer delay may be experienced before application outcomes can be advised to you. Thank you for your patience in this matter.

If you are a trainee of a Midlothian Council Training Programme, have a disability or you are a care experienced young person you are eligible for a guaranteed interview if you meet the essential criteria for the post.


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