LRClerical Officer

NHS GRAMPIAN

Clerical Officer

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Clerical Officer to become part of our dedicated administration team, working centrally within the Catering Service.

Band 2 (£25,694 - £27,900)

Hours:

36 hours per week, Maternity Cover

Part-time and Job Share can be considered.

Are you looking for a new challenge and enjoy working in a busy office environment?

We are looking for an enthusiastic, reliable and self‑motivated person who has excellent IT and keyboard skills.

The successful candidate will be a confident team player who is able to work with minimal supervision and possess the ability to prioritise their daily workload meeting the varied service demands.

In addition, applicants will have good communication skills and the ability to maintain confidentiality.

Experience of Pecos is advantageous, but not essential as training will be provided.

• RSA II Typing or equivalent keyboard experience.
• Educated to standard grade level (to include English).
• SVQ II Administration or equivalent experience.
• European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL) or equivalent education or experience.
• Previous office/administration where you have had to meet deadlines.
• Maintenance of computerized data in both electronic and manual form including the ability to process orders.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office including Excel, email and Pecos.
• Good communication skills, having a pleasant personality with excellent customer relationship skills for daily communication with colleagues and suppliers; accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritise workload to enable deadlines to be met.
• Ability to problem‑solve.
• Confidential manner.
• Being capable of working on own initiative and as part of a team.

In addition to the competencies and qualifications noted above, we are looking for applicants who can demonstrate evidence to support our organisational ‘values and behaviours’ which are:

• Care & Compassion
• Dignity & Respect
• Openness, Honesty & Responsibility
• Quality & Teamwork

Applicants should be able to show enthusiasm for continuous learning and development, a professional attitude and a passion for working within the wider healthcare care team.

Jacqui Cumming, Catering Services Support Manager, or
Stacey Buchan, Administration Team Leader

Closing date for the post will be: 5th March 2026

Interview date: 16th March 2026

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

As from 1/4/26, the Agenda for Change full‑time working week will be reducing from 37 to 36 hours per week. Part time hours will be reduced pro‑rata. However, there will be a corresponding increase in the hourly rate so that pay will not be affected.

As a disability‑confident employer we are committed to ensuring our recruitment processes are inclusive and accessible to all. If you need us to make any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know by contacting our recruitment team at the earliest opportunity. Email us ruitmentt.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend the interview in person. Alternative arrangements or adjustments will be considered in the event there are circumstances that may prevent candidates attending in person to ensure it is inclusive and accessible to all.

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