Overview
An opportunity has arisen for a permanent part-time Senior Business Support Assistant (working Monday to Friday) in the Council Support administrative team. We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced administrator, assisting with an interesting and varied range of duties. The successful candidate will provide administrative support to the East Lothian Works Team, and also ad hoc administrative support to other areas of the team as required.
Salary and Hours
The salary advertised is for full time (35 hours per week, 52 weeks per year). Part-time hours / sessional posts will be pro-rated accordingly. Hourly rate of pay: £13.48 - £14.33
Days and hours: Monday – Friday, 09:00–12:30. Flexi time is applicable, and starting and finishing times are flexible. To start asap.
Responsibilities
* Provide administrative support to the East Lothian Works Team and other areas of the Council Support administrative team as required.
* Carry out administrative, clerical, reception and information tasks within well defined regulations.
* Demonstrate proficient use of Microsoft Office (Outlook and Excel) and maintain high standards of customer service.
* Establish and maintain good working relationships with all levels of staff; prioritise workload and use own initiative.
Qualifications and Requirements
* Educated to Higher level, NC or SVQ level 2 in English and/or able to demonstrate equivalent knowledge, skills and competencies gained through relevant experience.
* Level 1 Disclosure Clearance is required to access the Public Sector Network. East Lothian Council will submit a Police Act Disclosure application on behalf of the preferred candidate, with receipt of the certificate required prior to commencement.
* If you have spent more than 3 months working or living outwith the UK in the last 5 years, you must present a copy of an overseas criminal record check (details on GOV.UK).
Interviews
Interviews will take place the morning of Friday 10 October 2025 in John Muir House.
Home/Hybrid Working
Applications for home or hybrid working will be considered in accordance with East Lothian Council policies. Home/hybrid options can be discussed with candidates invited for interview. All home/hybrid workers must live in the UK and accept a satisfactory trial period. Induction requires on-site attendance at East Lothian workplaces as required. Hybrid workers will be office based with permission to work from home ad hoc.
Other Information
* Internal applicants only: This post is open only to current East Lothian Council employees (including agency/casual/locum staff currently undertaking work for us).
* Vacancies must be applied for by completing the online application form. We do not accept CVs. If the online form cannot be completed due to a disability, a paper application may be requested via the contact details above.
* Please download the Job Outline/Person Specification for full tasks and duties, and ensure you meet every essential criterion to be considered for interview.
"The East Lothian Way" values and behaviours are expected of employees. If invited to interview, you may be asked questions based on these behaviours. Refer to the document provided for familiarity.
Note
If you require further information about the vacancy, please contact the relevant department for details. We do not accept CVs electronically or by mail.
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Location: East Lothian, United Kingdom
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