Receptionist/Clerical Assistant - Council Headquarters - SBO08506

Job Details

Grade: 4A

Hours: 35

Hourly Rate: £12.08 - £12.76

Salary: £22,053.46 - £23,294.46 pro rata per annum

Contract Duration: Temporary until 31 March 2025

Role Purpose

An exciting opportunity has arisen for the post of Receptionist & Clerical Assistant based at Scottish Borders Council Headquarters in Newtown St Boswells within the CASS Business Support Team. This is a full time post providing administrative assistance to Customer Advice & Support. The main duties are answering telephone calls received via the HQ Switchboard, scheduling on batch work which produces Council Tax & Non Domestic Rates Bills and Reminders, paying invoices and providing clerical assistance to the staff within Customer Advice & Support.

Essential

• At least 5 SCE Standard Grades at level 3 or above (or equivalent) including English and Mathematics or Arithmetic or

• Relevant comparable experience

Informal Enquiries

Informal enquiries may be made to Elspeth Heard by telephone on 01835 824000 EXT 8066 or by email at eheard@scotborders.gov.uk.


Scottish Borders Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all minority groups and individuals who identify with one or more of the protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010. In particular from candidates who assess themselves as having a disability, under the Disability Confident Employer scheme this guarantees an interview to those individuals who meet the essential criteria of the post. All appointments will be made on merit.