Overview
This post is fixed term until 28/06/2026. As this is a part-time post the salary will be pro-rata to the hours worked. Reporting directly to the Principal ELC Officer, you will be responsible for the effective and efficient delivery of a comprehensive clerical and administrative service supporting the operations of an Early Learning & Childcare Centre. You will ensure the smooth running of the nursery office and provide a welcoming, professional reception service, responding to all enquiries by telephone or in person. Your duties will also include managing and maintaining nursery data, ensuring all records are accurate, up to date, and stored on the appropriate computerised systems. General office responsibilities include photocopying, filing, document preparation, mail distribution, assisting with the arrangement of transport and outings, and routine cash handling tasks such as receiving and recording payments for school activities and uniforms. Proficiency in Microsoft Office is essential, along with strong organisational and communication skills.
Responsibilities
* Provide clerical and administrative support to the Early Learning & Childcare Centre.
* Maintain nursery data and records on computerised systems, ensuring accuracy and up-to-date information.
* Manage reception, handle enquiries by telephone or in person in a welcoming, professional manner.
* Carry out general office duties: photocopying, filing, document preparation, mail distribution, transport/outings arrangements, and cash handling for school activities and uniforms.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office and strong organisational and communication skills.
Requirements
This post is considered Regulated Work with Children under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2020; PVG membership is essential. Details of the PVG scheme can be found here. Preferred applicants may need to become PVG scheme members or undergo a PVG Scheme update check before a formal offer is made by West Dunbartonshire Council.
The Individual
West Dunbartonshire Council was voted one of the top ten flexible employers and prides itself in providing flexible working to support work life balance. Benefits include:
* Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with an employer's contribution of at least 19.3% and all associated benefits
* A minimum of 25 days annual leave, increasing to 35 days with service, plus 8 fixed public holidays each year
* Access to employee wellbeing supports including occupational health & counselling
Now that you have read the role and what we have to offer, we would love to hear from you. Please use the application to tell us your experience, and why you are the candidate for this role.
For information about West Dunbartonshire Council please see: http://www.west-dunbarton.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/working-for-us/about-us/
More information on the benefits of working within West Dunbartonshire Council can be found at: http://www.west-dunbarton.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/working-for-us/benefits-of-working-with-us/
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