Senior Administrative Officer, Balivanich

The postholder will have overall responsibility for managing the Administration and Financial Support function at team level and will participate in departmental system development and implementation via participation in project groups led by the business and resources function. You will liaise with, and report to, the administrative and finance leads within the resource function in relation to administrative systems and processes. You will be proactive in ensuring delivery of efficient and effective services in accordance with Best Value practice, and engage in departmental capacity as directed in respect of administrative tasks and supervision duties.

You will have knowledge of services within Community Care along with the ability to work to deadlines and under pressure. You will have ICT skills in relation to Microsoft Outlook, Word Processing, Spreadsheets, PowerPoint and Databases and a minimum of 2 years substantial experience working in an administrative role within a team based environment. The ability to work independently and use own initiative is essential along with the ability to work to deadlines and under pressure.

Appointment to the post will be for the duration of the maternity leave of the permanent postholder.

Salary for the above post is inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance. Appointment to the post will be on the first point of grade.