Senior Clerical Officer

Clerical Officer – Customer Services

We are looking for a well‑organised individual to ensure an effective clerical support service is provided to our stakeholders and customers.

• Provide an effective financial business support service, handling and supervising both Council and school fund monies.
• Process manual and computerised financial, pupil and personnel information.
• Produce and analyse reports; type letters and reports; process purchase orders.
• Provide basic IT assistance; instruct, allocate and check work of employees; give advice and guidance on a regular basis.
• Support the head teacher and other members of the school management team; resolve enquiries from parents and children; liaise regularly with other Council staff.

• Experience of working in a clerical role and carrying out a wide range of support duties.
• Working with a range of software packages, including Microsoft Excel and databases.
• Strong organisational, customer care and communication skills; ability to work as part of a team and on your own initiative; meet deadlines and quality standards.
• Desirable: experience of procurement systems (PECOS), Children’s Services systems and processes and supervising staff.
• Desirable: SVQ level 3 in Business Administration or equivalent.

Successful candidates will be required to undertake a Disclosure Scotland check. The level of check will be determined by the duties of the post. For further information please visit