EDU G1 - Clerical Assistant - Council Head Quarters

Clerical Assistant – Council Head Quarters, Hamilton

Two temporary posts available.

Hours:

35 hours per week.
Work pattern
:
Monday – Thursday 8:45 – 4:45 pm, Friday 8:45 – 4:15 pm.
Hourly rate
: £14.83 – £15.01 per hour.

Location: Council HQ, Almada Street, Hamilton, ML3 0AA
.

Applications must be received by 16 January 2026 11:55 pm.

• Work as an effective member of the Administration Team, delivering a high‑quality service to parents and staff within Early Years, Mainstream and Additional Support Needs Education.
• Support the Education Resources Central Administration Service based at South Lanarkshire Council Offices.
• Manage school admissions, placing requests and school transport arrangements, with a particular focus within early years and school admissions.
• Assist with the recruitment process where required, ensuring timely completion of recruitment checks.

• Experience of working in an office or administrative setting.
• Sound knowledge of IT with good keyboard skills.
• Strong communication skills.
• Degree of flexibility and adaptability.
• For applicants born outside the UK or who have lived or worked outside the UK for a continuous period of three months in the past 10 years, an overseas criminal record check (translated into English) is required.

Internal applicants must apply via the Opportunity Marketplace and complete the SKILLS and QUALIFICATIONS section by clicking the “REVIEW SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS” link in the application form. Please note that we do not accept CVs in place of the application form; all CV submissions will be disregarded.

South Lanarkshire Council is an equal‑opportunities employer and encourages applications from all members of the community. We are a Disability Confident Scheme Employer and guarantee interview opportunities for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. The Council also supports members of the armed forces and veterans.

• Enrolment in the award‑winning local government pension scheme.
• Option to join the Salary Sacrifice Shared Cost AVC scheme to increase pension pot value.
• Up to 33 days annual leave.
• Public holiday entitlement (up to 10 days).
• Occupational sick pay.
• Family‑friendly policies including flexible working, leave, and enhanced maternity/paternity leave.
• Employee discounts, including cinema.
• Support schemes such as Cycle to Work, Physiotherapy, and an Employee Assistance Programme providing practical and emotional support.

Preferred candidates identified after the selection event process may be required to assist the recruitment team in completing recruitment checks. Failure to complete timely checks may result in automatic withdrawal from the position.