Job Advert
36 hours per week, 40 weeks per year, fixed term until 09 August
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.
Broxburn Academy is a six-year comprehensive school serving the areas of Broxburn, Uphall, Uphall Station, Pumpherston and Dechmont. We work closely with our cluster primaries which include Broxburn P.S, Kirkhill P.S, Uphall P.S, Pumpherston and Uphall Station Community P.S to ensure a consistent and holistic approach. Our current school roll is .
Broxburn Academy are seeking to appoint a highly motivated Administrative Officer to join the School Support Team. This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic, creative and passionate person to work with a busy office environment. You will support the Area Business Support Manager to ensure that the school operates in a efficient and efficient manner.
The working week will be Monday – Thursday 8.00am – 4.30pm and Friday 8.00am – 1.00pm
The skills and knowledge you must have:-
1. Experience of delivering a diverse, high quality administrative support function in a busy environment
2. Experience in either – Finance, HR, SQA or Team Management.
3. Excellent communications skills
4. Excellent Customer Service skills
5. Ability to work well in a pressurised environment
6. Highly IT literate and have sound knowledge of MS Office suite of products
This post is considered Regulated Work with children and/or protected adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scotland Act. From 28 February 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 Susan Jenkins, Area Business Support Manager e-mail: