# Business Assistant, Rattray Community ConnectRef no:: PKC13095Published:: 22/09/2025Closes:: 05/10/2025Location:: Community Connect Rattray High Street Rattray Blairgowrie, PH10 7DGSalary:: £24,776 - £25,884 per yearContract Type:: PermanentPosition Type:: Full TimeHours:: 36 hours per week## Main Purpose of the RoleWorking within Perth & Kinross Council is more than a job, it's about being part of an organisation that puts people at the heart of all we do and provides opportunities to make a real difference by enhancing every life we touch.We currently have the following opportunity:Business Assistant - PKC13095 £24,776 - £25,884 Rattray Community ConnectThis is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic individual who has a flair for customer service, to provide administrative support for social work and social care staff who are based at Rattray Community Connect, High Street, Rattray.The Business Assistant will be based at Rattray Community Connect but will be required to provide support to teams across Finance & Business Support.You will encounter a variety of people, including families attending the building for contact meetings etc.## Skills & Experience RequiredThe type of core skills we are also looking from you are, for example:* Knowledge and experience of working with MS Office (Office 365).* Excellent typing/word processing skills (including formatting reports which can contain detailed information relating to young people and their family circumstance).* Working on databases i.e. Swift/CCM/Mosaic social work practitioner system (desirable as training can be provided).* Financial reconciliation on petty cash, for example.* Placing orders through the Council’s Procurement system and process invoices for payment (desirable as training can be provided).* Ability to evaluate significance and urgency of information received and take appropriate action.* Equipped to deal sensitively with highly confidential information, of a potentially distressing and emotionally disturbing nature.* Ability to deal with parents, managers, external partners and other professionals effectively.* Excellent Customer Service Skills, with the ability to remain professional and calm when dealing with challenging situations.We are seeking a highly organised, self-motivated and pro-active Business Assistant with a friendly and approachable manner. With an ability to demonstrate a high level of accuracy and attention to detail, you will be good at multi-tasking and an enthusiastic team player.As you will be coming into contact with young people and their families, you must have excellent customer service skills and be able to work effectively under pressure. As you will be exposed to confidential information, you must have an appreciation for tact and follow security protocols.* Excellent IT skills are essential, including proficiency in common software applications and digital tools relevant to administrative tasks.* A demonstrated willingness to undertake further training or education is essential.## Working at Perth & Kinross CouncilOur influence our work and support us in the delivery of our. 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**.** Find out more about and you could soon be joining our team!Here's what we can offer **you**:* A generous package* 6 days public holiday and an additional discretionary day* Eligibility to join our* Family friendly and positive work/life balance policies such as,, and our* Flexi time* Access to a range ofWe recognise there can be benefits to and where individual jobs allow, we seek to support this. You are encouraged to discuss potential options with the recruiting manager, if this is of interest to you. A healthy work life balance is important to us and we provide supportive management and, where possible, flexible working arrangements to help you achieve that balance. You will have access to training and support for continued professional development.## Next StepsWe would love to hear from you and would encourage you to get in touch with Maeve Scarborough, Business & Management Officer at MScarborough@pkc.gov.uk to find out more.Click “APPLY NOW”External candidates are required to provide contact details for **2** referees, including email addresses. One of these must be your current or most recent employer.We welcome applications from everyone and as a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee to interview applicants who declare a disability and meet the essential requirements of the post. Please contact the hiring manager above or the Recruitment Team on (01738) 475555 or recruitment@pkc.gov.uk to discuss any reasonable adjustments. Appointments are based on evidence supplied during the selection process.Diversity is important to us and although some of our jobs may be perceived to be traditionally gender specific, we welcome applications from everyone and would encourage you to apply if you meet the job requirements. That includes welcoming 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.Working with children and/or protected adults is regarded as a regulated role and under the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 you will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check.If you have lived overseas for a period of 12 months or more (continuous or total) within the last 10 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. You will be required to provide this check.A confirmed offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of the above mentioned mandatory pre-employment checks (including references) and will also include eligibility to work in the UK, qualifications and fitness to undertake the post.## Job Attachments* Share this job posting via Email### Advertisement
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