Job Advert We are keen to employ a diverse workforce that reflects the people of Scotland. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and particularly from groups currently under-represented, including people with disabilities, those from minority ethnic communities or from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds West Lothian Council are committed to far reaching changes to the way we deliver our Education Services. These changes include giving you the support and environment that you need to get on with your job and develop your abilities. Our dedication is demonstrated by the whole council achievement of the Investors in People Standard and always aiming a little higher in our service delivery and improvements. West Calder High School is a six-year non-denominational comprehensive school offering our students a progressive, relevant, challenging and enjoyable curriculum with opportunities for personalisation and choice. We are fully committed to engaging our students in their learning and make it a priority to ensure that all students have the opportunity to enjoy a high quality educational experience at West Calder High School. Current roll is in the region of 1165 pupils. We are looking for an Administrative Officer to manage the administrative and financial operation within the secondary school office, provide advice to SMT on matters pertaining to financial, HR, administrative policies and procedures as operated by West Lothian Council. The Post Holder will manage ad co-ordinate administrative operations and financial functions, determining priorities, allocating work, monitoring performance, compiling reports, maintaining records and ensuring that services operate in an efficient and effective manner. The skills and experience you must have: Proven numeracy and problem solving skills Effective communication skills verbally and in writing Management of ICT applications – in particular SEEMIS Knowledge of SQA process and/or the academic cycle Financial and Budgetary Management Supervising Staff, in particular team building and leading staff through change Strong effective customer care skills required to deal with front line customers at various levels externally and internally Flexible and adaptable and be able to work on own initiative in a complex office environment, working under pressure with competing demands and ability to prioritise own workload Implement and maintain systems to create an efficient and effective office environment to meet the needs of in house and environmental demands Contribute as an active team member to achieve objectives and goals set by the school and WLC Proactive in responding to new challenges This post is considered Regulated Work with Vulnerable Children and/or Protected Adults, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. Preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check prior to a formal offer of employment being made by West Lothian Council. This post is considered Regulated Work with children and/or protected adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scotland Act 2007. From 28 February 2011 preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check prior to a formal offer of employment being made by West Lothian Council For further information please contact Pippa Kerr, Area Business Support Manager : e-mail:phillippa.kerr@westlothian.org.uk