Support Officer - FLK

Job advert

Support Officer – Early Learning and Childcare

Education Services | Falkirk Council

Falkirk Council is seeking to recruit a Support Officer to work within the Early Learning and Childcare (ELC) Team in Education Services.

The postholder will be responsible for providing effective administrative support to the ELC Team, with a primary focus on the administration of the Education Services Early Learning and Childcare Admission Policy. The role will also include responsibility for the administration and processing of payments to private Early Learning and Childcare providers and childminders across the Falkirk Council area.

While the post is based within the ELC Team, the Support Officer will be required to work flexibly across Education Services to meet service demands and support service delivery.

Applicants must be able to demonstrate substantial relevant experience and a proven track record of working in a similar administrative or support role. Knowledge and understanding of Early Learning and Childcare policies and procedures is desirable, as would experience of working with financial records and processes.

This is a full-time post, working 37 hours per week, and is temporary until 25 June 2027, due to service and budget requirements. The post is based at Falkirk Community Stadium as well as having the option to work hybrid. For internal candidates this could be considered as a secondment if agreed by your line manager.

Please apply if you have the following:

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• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• The ability to manage competing and conflicting demands and prioritise tasks effectively
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• A high level of accuracy and attention to detail
• The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
• Experience of working with confidential and sensitive information
• Competence in the use of IT systems, including Microsoft Office applications
• The ability to work flexibly and respond positively to changing service demands